Notes From My Easel

It’s December the 1st.  While the onset of December is significant in itself, it also marks the day that 2 Toronto radio stations will commence playing only Christmas music and carols.  The stations are 97.3 and 105.7.  My choice is the former – 97.3.  If memory serves me correctly, several years ago this station had the lowest ratings and thought that they had nothing to lose by playing only Christmas carols for the entire month of December.  I believe that it may have been somone’s idea of a joke.  Their ratings began to go up as there are a lot of people out there that are just like me and really want to listen to Christmas carols for an entire month.  Obviously I don’t work in a mall. 

So, hopefully these radio stations will be doing the same this year.  Or if you happen to be like me and love jazz, try listening on your computer.  Go to www.jazz.fm and click onto “Cool Yule” – their 24 hour a day Christmas music via the net.  This is great if you’re having a party or just need some Christmas cheer.  There is quite a variety of old, new and many carols that you have probably never heard before… and all done by jazz artists.

Kathryn

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