Jemma Hicken/Folk U – On June 20th, 2025 guest host Jemma Hicken was joined by the Awakeneers, a 6-person, mostly-sibling folk band, for a short live set and interview. Tune in to listen to some fiddle and folk, hear about the upcoming grand opening of the Village Commons on June 27th, and learn quite a lot about beans.

Performance Highlights: Vancouver Island MusicFest (2023), Shaw Spotlight (2022 & 2024), Duncan Showroom (2024), CBC Radio One.

“One of the most talented and professional groups of musicians I’ve ever worked with” — Karen Seaboyer, Best Roots & Traditional Album JUNO juror, Campbell River Arts Council

“wonderfully entertaining show … left us all with a smile on our faces and a song in our hearts!” — Patty Castle, Artistic Director, Victoria Folk Music Society.

Folk U Radio is taking old school viral every Friday at 1 p.m. and Mondays at 6:30 p.m./Wednesday at 6 a.m. @CKTZ89.5FM or livestreamed at cortesradio.ca. Find repeats anytime at www.folku.ca/podcasts.