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CHLY 101.7FM: Listener Supported in Nanaimo BC.
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The Cheese and Crackers Show

Indie Rock / Alt-Country / Alternative

Saturdays 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Two hours of alt-country, americana, rock and more.

Hosted By

DJ Melbatoast

Show playlists can be found here.

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Cheese and Crackers Show for June 20th 2020
Cheese and Crackers Show for June 20th 2020

In memory of Shannon.

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Podcast CoordinatorJune 26, 2020
 

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Address: #2 - 34 Victoria Cres. Nanaimo BC Canada V9R 5B8
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Staff Hours: Weekdays: 10 AM to 5PM / Weekends: Closed.

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CHLY 101.7FM is Listener supported on the Salish Sea. Our non-profit station is also funded in-part with by grants from the following sources. Learn more about our funding on our funding page.

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