The Lovecast with Dave O Rama - CIUT FM - June 29 2024 - Moose Tracks On this edition of The Lovecast Dave O Rama lays down a mix of talented Canadian recording artists in a specially formulated schizophonic style to pay homage to the incredibly rich cultural diversity that can be found across the second largest country in the world. The Lovecast i…

The Lovecast with Dave O Rama - CIUT FM - June 22 2024 - Skookum Tracks On this special edition of The Lovecast Dave O Rama serves up a big mix of sounds created by a broad spectrum of Indigenous recording artists from across Turtle Island in celebration of the Summer Solstice and National Indigenous Peoples Day. The Lovecast is a two hour broad sp…

The Lovecast with Dave O Rama - CIUT FM - June 15 2024 - Rootball For this edition of The Lovecast Dave O Rama has unearthed a big schizophonic ball of global roots music exploring predominantly acoustic recordings from both Canadian and international recording artists. The Lovecast is a two hour broad spectrum music exploration program hosted by D…

The Lovecast with Dave O Rama - CIUT FM - Funky Disco Radio Classics - June 8 2024 On this edition of The Lovecast Dave O Rama has you covered as he mixes up a fat batch of Funky Disco Soul Classics to celebrate the success of our annual spring fund drive 2024 in support of CIUT FM and Canadian Community Radio. This show is dedicated to all the gen…

The Lovecast with Dave O Rama - CIUT FM - The Radio Classics Version - June 1 2024 This is one of two episodes per year where Dave O Rama seeks your support for Canadian Community Radio, The Lovecast, and CIUT FM Toronto. This show marks our Annual Spring 2024 Fund Drive event where I look to my listeners to support what we do with a kind donation …

The Lovecast with Dave O Rama - CIUT FM - The Ska Blimp Version - May 25 2024 This episode of The Lovecast represents the third and final episode in our three-part Skacast Spring Ska Extravaganza for the month of May. This week Dave O Rama brings you a schizophonic mix of infectious global Ska sounds from across the planet Earth. The Lovecast is a …

The Lovecast with Dave O Rama - CIUT FM - May 18 2023 - Ska Safari On this edition of The Lovecast Dave O Rama continues his three-part spring series exploring Ska music. This week it's a big mix of contemporary global ska music and veteran ska singers visiting some of the classic. The show also features a small tribute to the big talent that is th…

The Lovecast with Dave O Rama - CIUT FM - May 11 2024 - The Ska Classics Version For the month of May Dave O Rama has decided to open up the Ska Vaults and freely express his ska mania with three distinct features on ska music broadcasting for the rest of the month leading up to the annual CIUT FM Spring Fund Drive, which begins on May 27th. Each w…

The Lovecast with Dave O Rama - CIUT FM - The Dubmatix Dubcast Version On this edition of The Lovecast Dave O Rama presents a special Dubcast soundclash featuring his special guest, award winning reggae producer and multi-instrumentalist Jesse "Dubmatix" King. Dave O Rama and Dubmatix go track for track on a big two-hour showcase of dub reggae mast…

The Lovecast with Dave O Rama - CIUT FM - The Brazilified Version - April 20 2024 Dave O Rama continues to bring the globalsonic heat with this schizophonic mix of Brazilified vibes. The Lovecast is a two hour broad spectrum music exploration program hosted by Dave O Rama, airing Saturdays from 4PM to 6PM EST on CIUT FM, Toronto, Canada, and syndic…

The Lovecast with Dave O Rama - CIUT FM - April 13 2024 - The Firewater Version On this edition of The Lovecast Dave O Rama serves up a sizzling rockin' blues dance party to add some heat to your spring and some spring to your heat. From delta blues to greasy garage rock this version of The Lovecast is fulla fire. The Lovecast is a two hour broad s…

The Lovecast with Dave O Rama - CIUT FM - April 6 2024 - Pandora's Inbox Version On this edition of The Lovecast Dave O Rama digs through his Inbox correspondence and addresses some of the numerous music submissions he receives every day from talented recording artists across Canada and around the world. It's a schizophonic sampler of fresh vibes g…

The Lovecast with Dave O Rama - The Elemental Version - March 30 2024 This week on The Lovecast Dave O Rama mixes up an all Canadian sonic spring showcase fused with the classic elements. An elemental soundtrack dedicated to the awakening of the spring season. The Lovecast is a two hour broad spectrum music exploration program hosted by Dave O Rama…

The Lovecast with Dave O Rama - CIUT FM - The Love Power Version - March 23 2024 On this edition of The Lovecast Dave O Rama mixes up a musical celebration of Romance. Is Romance dying? Not if Dave O Rama can help it. This show is dedicated to all the beautiful people who have been lucky in love and those who yearn to be. The Lovecast is a two hour…

The Lovecast with Dave O Rama - CIUT FM - The Sun-Kisser Version - March 16 2024 This week on The Lovecast Dave O Rama mixes up a powerful sun salutation to insure a warm planting season and to conjure a bountiful harvest for 2024. So, it's a schizophonic mix of songs about the sun. The Lovecast is a two hour broad spectrum music exploration progra…

The Lovecast with Dave O Rama - CIUT FM - March 9 2024 - The Sonic Sorceress Version On this edition of The Lovecast Dave O Rama celebrates divine divas and sonic sorceresses with this special two-hour celebration of women's voices and women in music in honor of International Women's Day 2024. The Lovecast is a two hour broad spectrum music explora…

Spring is in the air here on Lovecast Island and the flowers are already beginning to bloom and nature is getting horney again. In celebration of the early blooms Dave O Rama mixes up a big beautiful bouquet of Canadian flowers in his signature schizophonic style. It's 100% Canadian artists this week on The Lovecast. The Lovecast is a two hour broa…

February 24 2024 - The Lovecast with Dave O Rama - CIUT FM - The Gummy EarWorm Version On this episode of The Lovecast Dave O Rama opens his globalsonic candy shop to mix you up an assortment of tantalizing brain confections, colourful plump edibles to excite your hear buds and get your juices flowing. If your third ear has a weakness for syrupy tr…

The Lovecast with Dave O Rama - February 17 2024 - CIUT FM - The EarThing Version This week Dave O Rama mixes up some esoteric sounds to stimulate your phonoreceptors and excite your temporal lobe inna Lovecast style. global fusion, mixed with psychedelic electronics, future dub and space age cumbia to transport your ears to regions yet explored. T…

The Lovecast with Dave O Rama - February 10 2024 - CIUT FM - The Africanized Version On this edition of The Lovecast Dave O Rama mixes up two hours of contemporary Africanized grooves to celebrate Black History Month 2024. The Lovecast is a two hour broad spectrum music exploration program hosted by Dave O Rama, airing Saturdays from 4PM to 6PM EST…

February 3 2024 -The Lovecast with Dave O Rama - CIUT FM - On The House *(WARNING - This episode has a bit of audio clipping throughout the show due to a technical issue during the recording) On this edition of The Lovecast Dave O Rama drops a phat disco house set to bring the dance party to your place. The Lovecast is a two hour broad spectrum mus…

The Lovecast with Dave O Rama - January 27 2024 - CIUT FM - The Lonely Hearts Spa 2 This is the second part of my two-part feature on Loneliness. Experts claim we are living in the most connected moment in history by way of unprecedented advancements in communications technology while simultaneously, and ironically, these are also the loneliest tim…

The Lovecast with Dave O Rama - CIUT FM - The Lonely Hearts Club Spa - January 20 2024 It's the dark cold days of winter here in Canada and usually that means things can get pretty damn lonely for many people. It has been claimed that loneliness is the new pandemic in society so for the next two weeks Dave O Rama explores the concept of loneliness …

The Lovecast with Dave O Rama - January 13 2024 - CIUT FM - Re-Covered At Phil's Lounge On this edition of The Lovecast Dave O Rama mixes up a selection of cool covers as he DJs a two hour set down south in the tropical Beach Lounge at Phil's Inn. The Lovecast is a two hour broad spectrum music exploration program hosted by Dave O Rama, airing Satu…

The Lovecast with Dave O Rama - January 6 2024 - CIUT FM - Acid Jazz Airways Climb on board Acid Jazz Airways as Captain Dave O Rama fuels up The Lovecast airship to take you on a supersonic excursion into the new year with this inspired mix of mind bending rhythms and infectious grooves designed to encourage you to fly your freak flag into the fun…

The Lovecast with Dave O Rama - December 30 2023 - Going Out Hot with MNGWA For the final Lovecast of 2023 Dave O Rama invited over some holidays guests to help him ring in the New Year. Joining me on the program this week are my friends Aiko, Nick, and Blanca from the Vancouver based global fusion band MNGWA. MNGWA helps me celebrate the coming ne…

The Lovecast with Dave O Rama - December 23 2023 - A Holiday Hangout with Tall Mark It's always nice to have guests over for the holiday season so my guest at Crazy Acre Studios on Lovecast Island is my new friend, musician and Bohemian Rhapsode, Tall Mark. This week Tall Mark and Dave O Rama explore humor in music while chatting about how to conne…

The Lovecast with Dave O Rama - December 9 2023 - The Ecosystem Version: Guest Adham Shaikh On this edition of The Lovecast Dave O Rama conjures up a schizophonic mix of infectious Canadian sounds inna globalsonic fashion to compliment a conversation recorded with special guest, award winning BC musician, composer, and DJ Adham Shaikh. The intervie…

The Lovecast with Dave O Rama - December 2 2023 - CIUT FM - The Dubcast Soundsystem Style On this edition of The Lovecast Dave O Rama serves up a feast of fresh Reggae selections inna Rub-A-Dub style for your dancing pleasure. new Reggae releases inna Dave O Rama mix to sweeten your mood. The Lovecast is a two hour broad spectrum music exploration …

The Lovecast with Dave O Rama - CIUT FM - The Pan Con Version - November 25 2023 As CIUT FM works to wrap up our Annual Fall Fund Drive 2023 Dave O Rama mixes up the third instalment of his all Canadian musical showcase of fresh releases to celebrate the 21st Anniversary of The Lovecast. Please show Dave O Rama some love and encouragement my making…

The Lovecast with Dave O Rama - November 18 2023 - CIUT FM - Fall Fun 2023 On this episode of The Lovecast Dave O Rama lays down a fat mix of all Canadian talent to celebrate 21 years of The Lovecast broadcasting on the public airwaves. To help Dave O Rama celebrate please support community radio and The Lovecast by making a donation to help keep C…

The Lovecast with Dave O Rama - CIUT FM - The Coast To Coast Version - November 11 2023 On this episode of The Lovecast Dave O Rama flies you coast to coast on his sonic blimp sampling great Canadian music and critically acclaimed recording artists from various points across Canada. The Lovecast is a two hour broad spectrum music exploration progra…

The Lovecast with Dave O Rama - CIUT FM - November 4 2023 - Day Of The Deadcast As this past week marked both Halloween and Dia De Los Meurtos Dave O Rama decided to mix up a companion episode to compliment last week's Lovecast edition honoring musicians from the jazz world who passed away in the last 12 months. This Day Of The Deadcast continues f…

October 28 2023 - The Lovecast with Dave O Rama - CIUT FM - The Day Of The Dead Jazz Funeral 2023 On this episode of The Lovecast, for the second year in a row, Dave O Rama celebrates those who have passed in the last year with a special Day Of The Dead Jazz Funeral. A selection of jazz, ambient, and experimental music with a little bit of soul thr…

The Lovecast with Dave O Rama - CIUT FM - October 21 2023 - The Genius Of Peace Version On this episode of The Lovecast Dave O Rama mixes up a globalsonic schizophonic declaration of Peace, Love, and Consciousness. The Lovecast is a two hour broad spectrum music exploration program hosted by Dave O Rama, airing Saturdays from 4PM to 6PM EST on CIUT…

The Lovecast with Dave O Rama - The Funky Saturday Version - CIUT FM - October 14 2023 On this edition of The Lovecast Dave O Rama mixes up some super funky sauce to heat up your weekend and burn off some excess calories. It's a globalsonic schizophonic funk fest bursting with global flavours, a spectrum of styles, and some juicy covers. So pull ou…

October 7 2023 - The A Is For Abstract Version - The Lovecast with Dave O Rama - CIUT FM Sometimes we use themes here on The Lovecast to keep the musical selection interesting. This week the theme I decided go with is incredibly random, and yet randomness can also be inspiring. This past week I decided to make an attempt to start editing one of my …

September 30 2023 - The Lovecast with Dave O Rama - The Cider Press Version - CIUT FM This week Dave O Rama throws a Lovecast Island Harvest Party in the orchard to celebrate harvest season and the bountiful and delicious crop that summer leaves us with as the Fall Equinox comes and goes. A bushel overflowing with roots and blues, jazz and rock n' …

September 23 2023 - The Stone Cold 50 Version - The Lovecast with Dave O Rama - CIUT FM For this episode of The Lovecast Dave O Rama celebrates 50 years of Hip Hop music with a fat mix of Canadian rap music. A broad spectrum globalsonic schizophonic selection of Canadian Hip Hop this week on The Lovecast inna Dave O Rama style. The Lovecast is a tw…

The Lovecast with Dave O Rama - September 2 2023 - The Lovechasm Version This week on The Lovecast Dave O Rama serves up another globalsonic schizophonic mix of inspiring music performed by a pan-cultural selection of talented musicians with a strong emphasis on Canadian talent. The Lovecast is a two hour broad spectrum music exploration program ho…

The Lovecast with Dave O Rama - CIUT FM - August 26 2023 - The Jungle Party Line (Guest: Super Duty Tough Work) On this edition of The Lovecast Dave O Rama mixes up a big selection of tasty sounds from across Canada and various parts of the globe in his signature globalsonic schizophonic style. The program also includes a short interview with Brend…

July 29 2023 - The Lovecast with Dave O Rama - CIUT FM - Dub Pirates Version Here we go again. As the summer festival season unfolds the Lovecast Dub Vaults continue to build up big pressure sounds as they fill to capacity in my absence. So while I'm festival wise here's a rock solid Dubcast mix of 21st century dub reggae selections mixed up for yo…

July 22 2023 - The Lovecast with Dave O Rama - CIUT FM - Swinging Hammock Dubcast Version The summer is getting busy for Dave O Rama and the door to the Dub Vault is bursting at the hinges, so in the spirit of warm weather, shade, and a chillaxed attitude, for the next couple of weeks Dave O Rama mixes up some Dubcast vibrations to get you swinging…

The Lovecast with Dave O Rama - July 8 2023 - CIUT FM - The Ghost Water Version This edition of The Lovecast features an eclectic schizophonic selection that includes some choice cuts from several Indigenous women musicians, as well as a broad spectrum blend of Dub, African, Afro-Latin, Funk, Brazilian, Psychedelic Cumbia, Soul, Calypso, Electronic…

Steve Fruitman and Peter Stamp interview broadcaster Dave O Rama about his background in radio and his long association with Toronto campus based community radio station CIUT FM, which broadcasts to southern Ontario and upper state New York at 15000 watts from downtown Toronto. Dave O Rama currently produces a broad spectrum globally minded music e…

The Lovecast with Dave O Rama - July 1 2023 - CIUT FM - The Cassava Pudding Version Dig your hear buds into a thick helping of savory sounds simmered down and infused with a special fiery blend of sonic herbs and spices for those who love it hot. Dave O Rama mixes up and gorgeous mélange of jazz, Latin reggae to Boogaloo, Soul, Funk, House, African…

The Lovecast with Dave O Rama - June 24 2023 - CIUT FM - The Earth Tone Version For this episode of The Lovecast Dave O Rama pays tribute to our listeners who were able and willing to support Community Radio in Canada with their financial donations to CIUT FM, as we celebrate 36 years on the FM frequency. This Lovecast is for you with my deepest gr…

The Lovecast with Dave O Rama - June 17 2023 - The Mojo Masala Version - CIUT FM On this episode of The Lovecast Dave O Rama blends up a special spice mixture designed to set your synapses on fire and blow away the residue of mediocrity clogging up your sonic potential. It's a globalsonic schizophonic brain cleanser infused with the freshest ingred…

The Lovecast with Dave O Rama - June 10 2023 - CIUT FM - The Hazy Daze Version The sun is out, the heat is on, and the world is burning, so this week Dave O Rama whips up some musical sunscreen to provide some sonic protection. A soundtrack to enjoy while we rearrange the deck chairs on Planet Titanic. The Lovecast is a two hour broad spectrum musi…

The Lovecast with Dave O Rama - June 3 2023 - CIUT FM - The Yardie Version On this edition of The Lovecast Dave O Rama celebrates 30 years on the west coast of Canada and 27 years living on Lovecast Island with a a special Dave O Rama Dubcast mix of choice reggae selections to mash up ya yard. Organically Good Trio - Showdown (Ft. Elliot Martin) Th…