VPM Music Show Archive

Listen to the most recent episodes of your favorite VPM radio show.

Afternoon Classical with Mike Goldberg

Afternoon Classical brings Classical music to you. Holiday and historical themes are covered as well as composer birthdays, current arts events in Richmond, and more. Every afternoon features a drivetime concert at 5pm.

Breakfast Classics with Mike Goldberg

Breakfast Classics presents two hours of your favorite classical masterpieces, interspersed with works you may not be as familiar with. The show also features interviews with local and international artists, along with selections from new classical releases. It’s a great way to start your weekend mornings!

Chill Factor with DJ B-Rice

“The Chill Factor with DJ B-Rice” is a captivating radio show on VPM that invites listeners to explore the rich tapestry of hip-hop, R&B, lo-fi, and soul music. Hosted by the talented DJ B-Rice, the show bridges the gaps between these genres, creating a harmonious blend that resonates with a mellow and positive vibe. Tune in on Friday nights at 9:00 p.m. on VPM Music 1 2.

Cobwebs and Strange

Explore the canon of ecstatic, psychedelic and improvised music with host Dave Cantor on "Cobwebs and Strange."

Encore - The Richmond Folk Festival

Encore--The Richmond Folk Festival rebroadcasts live performances from The Richmond Folk Festival, itself one of Richmond's major cultural and non-profit events (though it has a broad economic impact), with a wide diversity of both local and international artists giving historical, social, linguistic, and political background on their regions and music. The program allows those who could not attend the Festival an opportunity to experience the event, it is an important way of preserving/documenting it, and it encourages support of not only the Festival but also the local and worldwide arts scene.

Jazz Weeknights with Annie Parnell

Jazz Weeknights with Annie Parnell pays tribute to the influence and legacy of jazz with old favorites, new discoveries, and local legends and current events in Central Virginia. Tune in to hear everything from hard bop to jazz fusion – and everywhere in between. Listen weeknights at 7:00 p.m. on 107.3 FM and 93.1 FM.

John's Porch

John’s Porch, hosted by John Porter, is a delightful radio show that features a mix of new music, classics, and surprises. Tune in on Saturdays and Sundays from 10 AM to noon for a musical journey on VPM 1 2.

The Magic of Broadway with Mike Goldberg

Join Mike Goldberg and spend an hour with the

world of musical theatre

each Tuesday afternoon from 2:00 pm-3:00 pm. The show highlights classic songs from the variety of musicals spanning the rich history of Broadway and beyond.

Midday Music with Shawn Evans

Each week, Shawn Evans uses a particular theme--such as water, sport, food, censorship, science, animals--to explore a wide variety of music, finding the connections amongst different styles and eras in hopefully a fun but also informative way. On Fridays, he plays your requests of music in any genre—from Albinoni to Zwilich, Abba to Zappa, and Adderley to Zawinul. You can email those requests to [email protected].

Time for the Blues

“Time For The Blues” is a captivating radio show produced and hosted by John Porter and Henry Cook. This retrospective blues program celebrates iconic artists like Muddy Waters, B.B. King, and Howlin’ Wolf, focusing on the post-war blues era. Tune in for a soulful journey through blues history, featuring regional influences from the Mississippi Delta to Chicago and beyond!

Undertow with Annie Parnell

“The Undertow with Annie Parnell” is a captivating radio show on VPM that immerses listeners in the currents of cutting-edge music and events. Hosted by Annie Parnell, the show delves into indie, rock, alternative, and beyond, with a keen focus on the vibrant local music scene in Richmond. Tune in on Wednesday nights at 9:00 p.m. to get swept away by the musical undertow 1 2.