Our Shows

CIOE works to create a diverse programming schedule of both music and community content.
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A Touch of Texas

Hosted by Charlie Hanson

Hi, I’m Charlie Hansen and I host a show called “A Touch Of Texas” and co-host a show called “Music – PEI” with Nancy Keddy on CIOE FM 97.5 and communityradio.ca.

I started my career in music as a guitar player for local fiddlers in my hometown of Georgetown, PEI. When the Rock & N Roll epidemic took hold in the 50s & 60s I became a drummer in a band called The Thunderbolts.

Later in the early 70s I moved to Toronto and played drums for a commercial rock band called Blend. After a year of that I moved on to country music and played for a year or so with Chef Adams and The Adams Boys which lead me to a job with Diane Leigh and The Shades Of Blue where I stayed for six years.

When I finally had enough of Toronto I moved home and worked for thirty years with the PEI Liquor Control Commission. During this time I kept playing music and in 1992 a friend (Neil Matthews) and I opened a small recording studio called H&M Productions which ran until I moved to Halifax in 2015.

Over the years I’ve collected a large quantity of classic style country music. Much of this music is recorded by independent artists as well as the old standbys. On my show you’ll hear Willie, Waylon, George and Ray and if
you don’t know these names then you don’t like real country music.

Don’t forget, A Touch Of Texas and Music – PEI are just two examples of the fine programming heard on CIOE 97.5 and communityradio.ca.

All Them Blues

Hosted by
Joe Quammie

Join Joe for an hour of All Them Blues.You’ll hear Rockin Electric Blues, Chicago Blues, Mississippi Delta Blues, along with all other Contemporary and Traditional Blues Music, simply put; “All Them Blues.”

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Bluegrass Atlantic

Hosted By Nancy Keddy

Featuring the best in East Coast, National and International Bluegrass Music.

Brother Rob's Gospel Hour

Hosted by:
Robert Smith

Cape Breton Calling

Hosted by Tony Mombourquette
Saturdays 12pm – 2pm AST

Cape Breton Calling is retrospective of the various types of music that can be heard at kitchen parties and concert halls all across Cape Breton, be it traditional fiddle music or home-grown talent. Each week I will select songs from varied artists who you may know very well and from some others who you might not be so familiar with. I will also have two segments that I call “Artist’s Profile” whereby I highlight a bit of their BIO along with three or four of their songs off their latest CDs. Plus, I feature one fiddler or instrumentalist throughout the show.

Please join me every Saturday from noon ‘til two as we explore the music that makes up the fabric of Cape Breton culture. We’re CIOE, the voice of East Coast music.

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East Coast Saturday Morning

Hosted by Martin Hickey
Saturdays at 9am

Three hours of music from Atlantic Canadian artists airing every Saturday morning from 9:00 until noon. East Coast Rising is hosted by 2021 Music Nova Scotia award “Media Professional of the Year” nominee Martin Hickey.

East Coast Top 30

A countdown of the Top 30 East Coast songs of the week every Saturday from 4:00 to 6:00 pm

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Fresh From the East Coast

Hosted by Martin Hickey
Thursdays at 7pm

“Fresh From The East Coast” is a one-hour program playing new music from Atlantic Canadian artists. Join host, Martin Hickey, every Thursday at 7pm to hear this freshest music the East Coast has to offer.

What genre you ask? All genres! If it’s a new song from an East Coast artist, this is the show where you will hear it.

Hosted by Frank Lowe
Sundays 6pm – 8pm AST

2 hours of the best country music from host Frank Lowe!

Coming Soon

Infinite 80's

Hosted by Lori Foran & Kenney Fitzpatrick
Thursday at 8pm

Looking for a weekly dose of 80’s nostalgia? Join Kenney and Lori as they take a trip down musical memory lane.

From Devo to Depeche Mode, Madonna to Madness and everything in between, Kenney and Lori bring the music and the memories of the 80’s. Want to hear your favourite hit from the decade?

Make sure to send in your request so we can spin your tune. The 80’s are back baby! Make sure you don’t miss it!

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Labour Views

MONDAY NIGHT SWING!

MONEY MATTERS

Morning Magic

Hosted by
Cecil Wright

Weekdays from 9am – 12pm

Movin’ & Groovin’

Hosted by Cecil Wright
Fridays 9pm – 11pm AST

2 hours of the best in classic R’n’B and Funk.

Music PEI

Hosted by Charlie Hanson

Hi, I’m Charlie Hansen. Nancy Keddy and I host Music – PEI on CIOE FM 97.5 and
communityradio.ca.

I’ve been involved in the music industry on PEI since before there was a music industry. I started my first band with a group of friends in 1961 and played until I moved to Toronto in the early 70s. I moved back to PEI in the late 70s and continued to play until I moved to Halifax in 2015.
A friend of mine and I started a recording studio in about 1992 and I ran that until 2015. Due to the move to Halifax I had to shut the studio down.

I still play occasionally on PEI and enjoy it when I can get over and jam with friends.

Along the way I’ve been President and a life member of the PEI Bluegrass & Old Time Music Society, the first president of the PEI Music Awards Association (now Music PEI). I’m also a life member of
Music PEI.

I’ve been involved in radio both on PEI and in Nova Scotia for twenty five years. Along the way I’ve won the Bluegrass Radio/TV DJ Of The Year Award (2003 & 2004), The Stompin’ Tom Award (2004) and the Music PEI Weekend Warrior Award (2004). The jewel in the crown of my life in music was being granted a Lifetime Achievement Award from Music PEI in 2013.

With the support of the listeners across the world and the members of the PEI music community we hope that Music – PEI will grow and prosper over the years.