There are radio lineups — and then there are cultural events disguised as radio lineups.
This season, JamFest delivers a masterclass in curated live performance, historic broadcast moments, genre-defining radio programming, and forward-thinking new releases — all available exclusively on TuneIn. From jazz royalty and human-rights activism to bluegrass innovation and electronic exploration, JamFest is not simply airing shows.
We are building a memory of a lifetime.
And at the center of it all: unforgettable live recordings, immersive themed broadcasts, and the NRN Radio Show spotlighting the most essential new music of 2026.
All Things Considered Live: Harry Connick Jr. at Newport Jazz Festival 2004
When Harry Connick Jr. took the stage at the Newport Jazz Festival in 2004, he did more than perform — he reaffirmed why he remains one of contemporary jazz’s most dynamic voices and pianists.
Broadcast as part of All Things Considered Live, this full concert capture transports listeners directly to Newport, Rhode Island, on October 12, 2004.
From the opening elegance of “The Other Hours” to the rhythmic lift of “What a Waste,” Connick balances technical precision with emotional elasticity. His piano phrasing is crisp yet fluid; his vocals warm yet disciplined. Swing, storytelling, improvisation — all arrive naturally.
For jazz aficionados, this performance is archival gold.
For new listeners, it is a masterclass in contemporary jazz craftsmanship.
All Things Considered Live airs special sets from the Newport Festival and NPR showcases.
MONDAYS AT 7PM EST — Listen Now.
New Grass Radio: Bluegrass Without Boundaries
At 9PM EST every Monday, JamFest shifts from jazz sophistication to roots innovation.
NewGrass Radio operates under one guiding principle: music without rules.
Inspired by the revolutionary spirit of New Grass Revival, the show honors tradition while spotlighting artists who stretch bluegrass into rock, jazz, folk, and experimental territory.
The legacy includes pioneers such as:
- Sam Bush
- Béla Fleck
- John Cowan
- Pat Flynn
But the mission today goes further. NewGrass Radio highlights rising artists and genre-blurring collaborators who prove bluegrass is not static — it is evolving.
MONDAYS AT 9PM EST — Listen Now.
Live Nuggets: The Police & Friends — The Amnesty Conspiracy of Hope (June 1986)
In June 1986, six concerts changed the intersection of music, activism, and mass media.
The Amnesty International Conspiracy of Hope tour celebrated the organization’s 25th anniversary and united major artists under a single cause: human rights.
This week, Live Nuggets Radio presents a full-concert broadcast spotlighting The Police and friends during this historic run.
This was not promotion.
This was purpose.
The broadcast captures a rare moment when rock performance and global advocacy merged on a massive scale — a reminder of music’s power beyond entertainment.
TUESDAYS BEGINNING AT 9PM EST — Listen Now.
NRN Radio Show: Lotus Illuminate the Depths with Rise of the Anglerfish
On Wednesdays at 9PM EST, the NRN Radio Show unveils the most compelling new releases in modern music — and this season, the spotlight belongs to Lotus.
Their 2026 album Rise of the Anglerfish explores the dichotomy between light and dark, fusing live guitar, bass, drums, and keys with modular synth textures and electronic beats.
The single “One Word” radiates melodic interplay and shimmering harmonic layers. The full album expands that dynamic into a cinematic, groove-driven journey.
This is not nostalgia.
This is evolution.
And for JamFest listeners, it represents the future-facing edge of instrumental electronic music.
WEDNESDAYS AT 9PM EST — Listen Now.
Festival Radio Show: Eight Hours of Pure Live Energy
Every Thursday beginning at 9PM EST, JamFest becomes Festival Radio.
For over eight uninterrupted hours, every track aired originates from major music festivals across genres and decades. This is communal memory reactivated — the sound of stages you stood before, crowds you joined, and nights you never forgot.
THURSDAYS AT 9PM EST — Listen Now.
What Is Hip?! — The New Orleans Groove Engine
Every Friday night at 10PM EST, JamFest channels the spirit of New Orleans — the birthplace of jazz and a global epicenter of groove.
From dixieland roots to funk, brass-band swagger, soul, and second-line rhythms, What Is Hip?! delivers high-energy NOLA style into the early hours of Saturday morning.
This is rhythm with lineage.
This is culture with pulse.
FRIDAY NIGHTS — Listen Now.
Club Night → Sunday Spunday: The Weekend Escalation
Saturday at 10PM EST, the Club opens.
Remixes. DJ sets. EDM. Global festival energy. Studio mixes and dance-floor momentum that carries seamlessly into Sunday Spunday — a non-stop overnight ride from 2AM until 9AM EST.
If your weekend needs propulsion, JamFest delivers.
SATURDAY NIGHT INTO SUNDAY MORNING — Listen Now.
Sunday Features: Gospel Lunch & Project Reggaeologist
Midday Sunday brings The Gospel Lunch — a celebration of NOLA-style spiritual groove from 12:30PM to 2PM EST.
Sunday night belongs to Project Reggaeologist — non-stop reggae, dancehall, roots, world, ska, and music from the world’s greatest reggae festivals.
Global rhythms.
Historic lineage.
Modern movement.
SUNDAYS — Listen Now.
NPR News Now: Staying Informed Between the Music
Four times daily — 9AM, 12 NOON, 6PM, and 8:30PM EST — JamFest integrates NPR News Now, delivering concise, five-minute updates across politics, international affairs, business, sports, and entertainment.
Music informs emotion.
News informs awareness.
Together, they create balance.
Why JamFest Is Different
JamFest is not a playlist.
It is programming.
Every block carries intent:
- Archival jazz mastery
- Historic activist rock broadcasts
- Bluegrass evolution
- Electronic experimentation
- Festival immersion
- New Orleans groove culture
- Global reggae celebration
- Breaking news integration
This is radio as curation.
Radio as experience.
Radio as memory-building architecture.
We Will Make Your Day Special — A Memory of a Lifetime
From Harry Connick Jr.’s Newport brilliance to The Police’s human-rights anthems, from Lotus’ forward-looking sonic architecture to the roots innovation of NewGrass Radio, JamFest builds a week designed not for passive listening — but for immersion.
Every show is a destination.
Every night carries intention.
Every broadcast connects eras, genres, and communities.
Available exclusively on TuneIn.
JamFest doesn’t just fill airtime.
We create moments.
And this week, we invite you to press play — and step into something unforgettable.