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I want to talk with inhabitants of the world, about what they care about. Play some music, talk about events & Horses of course! About me: I love horses, people & the world. Peace out. Love thyself as you do thy neighbour, fellow humans & family. Wanna give PEACE a chance once & for all. Ya man.
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Leo Nguyen & Sifu Zack from Return of the Dragon Martial Arts Kitchener – from July 4th, 2025

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On June 21st at Galt Arena Gardens, during the Muay Lao Fight – Fightnight 2, presented by Phady’s Muay Thai & Muay Lao Federation, Leo Nguyen won by TKO aka technical knock out.

Radio Waterloo was covering the fight, and via friends of Leo, we were able to snatch this interview just a few weeks after the fight.

We really appreciate Leo and Sifu Zack stopping in with Community Connections. Some legit pieces of advice within this hour.

Huge thanks to Ajarn Khan Phady & Lukman “Lucky” Patel, as well Mary and Clay.

 

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Unity Fest KW is a celebration of a partnership between Waterloo Taxi / Lokal and Radio Waterloo, sponsored by Waterloo Taxi, on the 12th of July from 12 PM til 8 PM in the Uptown Waterloo Square. With vendors and diverse entertainment, including CKMS DJs and performers, as well as artists from the community.

Live performances by:

Brandon Szabo, 

RealThrax x Slugger

Eddy Cabral

Jordan Kalist

Atardecer ranchero

Alex Deras

RVN

Darwin Ceres

Pressure Drop

Street Hop

Righteous x Pro-Logic x DJ Ron Nelson

CKMS Community Connections, Shows

June 21st: Muay Lao Fight ~ FIGHTNIGHT 2 ~ Phady’s Muay Thai-Khan Phady & Lucky Patel in Radio Waterloo studio with Community Connections

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On June 21st:  PHADY’S MUAY THAI & MUAY LAO FEDERATION PRESENT MUAY LAO FIGHT FIGHTNIGHT 2. In this hour, we got some historical background, as well as cultural significance of Muay Lao / Muay Thai.

Ajarn Phady and Lucky say it best in this interview! Check it out. Tickets via eventbrite for general audience or for VIP, call Phady’s Muay Thai: (519) 584‑5426

*prefights starting at 4 pm.

Shows

Michie Mee – Thrust OG – on Community Connections – Righteous Album release party, including DJ Ron Nelson ~promoting Live To Air Radio Waterloo event

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Michie Mee & Thrust OG call Radio Waterloo on Community Connections ~ for promoting Night of Hip Hop with: DJ Ron Nelson, Michie Mee, Thrust OG, and Righteous performing live.

Community Connections 26th of May with Yenny. Album Release Party promotion! Righteous Night of Hip Hop in Waterloo goes down, Thursday the 29th of May at Uplounge in Waterloo, 9 King Street North. Doors open 7:00 PM ~ Showtime 7:30 PM.

Radio Waterloo is doing Live to Air from 9:00 PM til 12:00 AM

Don’t miss this historical event happening right in our region! Thanks Righteous!

 

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Street Hop Presents: DJ Ron Nelson for Righteous Album Release Party with Michie Mee, Thrust OG, DJ Ron Nelson, and Righteous performing.

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Street Hop from the 15th of May – 22:00-24:00 Thursdays

Guest on Street Hop, Toronto Godfather of Hip Hop:                              DJ Ron Nelson. ~at the beginning of the hour, Gavin Breen. Gavin.Breen_ on IG.
Night of Hip Hop in Waterloo – Righteous album release party. Performing: Michie Mee, Thrust OG, DJ Ron Nelson, and Righteous.
Providing Live to Air with Radio Waterloo CKMS 102.7 FM
Music by: Docta Def of Analog Soundsystem x DJ Carmelo of Street Hop x DJ Quanta.  $20 tickets via eventbrite, $30 at the door.

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PHADY’S MUAY THAI & MUAY LAO FEDERATION PRESENT MUAY LAO FIGHT FIGHTNIGHT 2

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Saturday June 21st– DOORS OPEN 5 PM- FIGHT STARTS AT 6 PM
Galt Arena Gardens I 98 Shade Street I Cambridge, Ontario, Ca.

Ajan Khan Phady has invited STREET FIGHTER GAME SERIES legend Ajan Sagat Pethyindee as guest of honour to Phady’s Muay Thai / Muay Lao Federation, presenting:                                                  Muay Lao Fight FIGHTNIGHT 2 Held at Galt Gardens in Cambridge on 21st of June. This event brings together athletes from the Nation of Laos, Mexico, Poland, Columbia, Vietnam, China, Palestine, the Ukraine, as well as athletes from across Ontario and other parts of Canada.

Ajan Khan Phady and Lukman “Lucky” Patel are coming to CKMS Community Connections on the 6th of June, 3 PM, to enlighten us more. 

On June 21st at the Galt Arena Gardens on 98 Shade Street in Cambridge, East meets West. The work didn’t start here for Ajan Khan Phady, who during 2003 co-created the Canadian Amateur Muay Thai Association Ontario. In 2009, Ajan Phady created the World Amateur Muay Thai Association Canada. Showing his support for international events right in the TRI-Cities. In 2024, Muay Thai got full recognition by the International Olympic Committee relaying Muay Thai to the audience at the Paris, France, Summer Olympics.

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/fight-night-2-tickets-1277574572939

Tickets via Eventbrite: Fight Night 2 Tickets

Ajan Sagat is former professional Muay Thai fighter, boxer, and actor, with 277 Muay Thai fight wins out of 317, this legend could bring a whole new level of excitement to Phady’s Muay Thai event – Sagat in addition, was awarded best Wai Khru by the King of Thailand.

Muay Thai / Muay Lao fights draw a diverse audience. In addition to family and friends of the athetes, thrill enthusiasts, event seekers and those enjoy the sheer athleticism involved at these competitions.

 

“[Muay Thai ]is a deep spiritual practice with rituals connecting fighter’s souls and spirits to the art.”

Just about everyone has heard of Muay Thai. Not all know what it is. Those who do revere it. Apart from Wai Khru, a ceremonial dance performed to honour and show respect to one’s teacher, the Martial Art itself, brings together the people of ancestrial Siam. What became Thailand in 1939, with parts of the Nation of Laos, Burma, and Cambodia, were once Siam. Their common heritage can be seen by the colours and fabrics they wear, and Wai Khru reflects geographical specifics, such as, casting a net for fishing, or the motion of drawing a bow and arrow.

Myself, I got introduced via the Cambridge Multicultural Festival (2024), when our festival neighbour was: Phady’s Muay Thai! The bustle of their tent was undeniable. Radio Waterloo went over to inquire about interviews! Our first contact was Lukman, aka Lucky [who gave me the notes to write this article, much later in May, 2025], who told us Ajan hadn’t yet arrived. Once Ajan Khan Phady arrives, the excitement is higher in that tent!

“The spectators got to witness the martial art, its history, culture and the traditions.”

Visiting Laos with Ajan Khan Phady and Lukman “Lucky” Patel -2024

Muay Thai is a cultural phenomenon dating back to the 1200s, during the Sukhothai Dynasty. Originating from Muay Boran, an ancient system taught to military as unarmed combat. With large focus on values such respect to teachers, elders, and opponents, Muay Lao / Muay Thai instills discipline. This martial art is national pride, and often displayed during festivals and temple fairs. Bringing us up to now, regarding the cultural significance, Phadys’ Muay Thai participates in multicultural events, showcasing Wai Khru, traditional fashions, as well as different Muay Thai striking techniques.

Trip to Laos – Photo: Lukman Patel -2024
-Phady’s Muay Thai works with Community Living in Cambridge, providing self-defence classes for people with special needs. Phady’s good work don’t stop here. Recently Phady’s Muay Thai launched a Non-Profit Organization, Phady’s Foundation, which in 2024 provided disaster relief for victims of floods and landslides in Laos. Victims of the floods and landslides lost their homes, during Monsoon season, when heavy rainfall caused rising water levels in the Mekong River. Exceptional is a term that comes to mind with regards to Ajan Khan Phady, TRI-CITY local, with Laos roots.

 

Kitchener, May 27, 2025,

Jenniefer Stronge
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Community Connections 12th of May featuring: Marlon Hove & Hydro Fontaine, The Commoners & Righteous Album Release Party promotion

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Interview with Zimbabwe born Marlon Hove, he lives in South Africa and during this hour we talked with him and Hydro Fontaine, who lives in the UK. We played the songs: “Love in Zimbabwe,” and “Umile Njalo.” ft Innora and Noma. He released the EP “The Dusty Streets of Njube.” Marlon recently received two music awards. Radio Waterloo is super excited to be touching base with artists from around the world.

We also briefly interviewed Chris Medhurst from Toronto band: The Commoners, who are heading to Europe for a four week tour starting on May 14th. Their album: “Live in the UK,” is released on May 16th. We played “Shake You Off.” Thank you Paula with Gypsy Heart Records.

We also played: “What Feels Right,” by Righteous x David Smith x Faith Walker, as well as, “And When We Party,” Righteous x Pro-Logic x DJ Ron Nelson x Mr Q.

Toward the end of the hour Righetous called us about his album release party:

“A NIGHT OF HIP HOP IN WATERLOO – Record Release Party! Come join us at Up Lounge for a night filled with Hip Hop as we celebrate the release of “Oneself” the album by Righteous produced by Pro-Logic! Get ready to enjoy performances by Canadian legends Michie Mee, Thrust OG & DJ Ron Nelson! Music will be provided all night long by Docta Def of Analog Soundsystem, DJ Carmelo of Street Hop & DJ Quanta. The after party will continue after the show. Vibe and have a blast until 2:00 am. Don’t miss out on this epic event – grab your crew and get ready to party all night long!” Tickets available at https://www.eventbrite.com/…/a-night-of-hip-hop-in…

Blue Sky Regime Radio, Radio Waterloo Production

Blue Sky Regime Radio

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show logoBlue Sky Regime Radio focuses on local and community, music, horses (of course), and supporting brilliance. Local is international, connecting big and small cities & villages to our own. Rebranding of Blue Sky Horse Radio & The Regime into Blue Sky Regime Radio, with Yenny.

Blue Sky Regime Radio is hosted by Jenniefer Stronge and airs on CKMS-FM alternate Thursdays from 9:00pm to 10:00pm.



Events

CKMS Golden MP3s Nite at Ouroboros on the 15th of March, 2025

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CKMS Golden MP3s 2025

Join us for the Golden MP3s on the 15th of March, 2025, held at  Ouroboros, 101 Hazelglen Drive. $5 at the door.

Nominations are now closed.

Nominations close 11:59pm on Saturday 8 March 2025.

Performances from 8:30 PM with:

  • Jordan Kalist,
  • HolliZay,
  • Brandon Szabo,
  • Binnie Stunner,
  • Chris Wansk,
  • Slugs of Mars,
  • Gavin Breen,
  • The Rottweilers.

And, nattyphysicist from Pressure Drop is DJing a set. Hosts: DJ Carmelo & Yenny.

Radio Waterloo will be broadcasting this concert Live-To-Air from Ouroboros from 8:00pm to 2:00am! Tune in to CKMS-FM 102.7, or listen online at https://radiowaterloo.ca/listen.

CKMS Golden MP3s 2025

CKMS LTA / Live On-Site, Events, featured, Special Presentation

CKMS at Winterloo on Saturday 25 January 2025

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(black stylized W on a yellow background)Winterloo is Waterloo’s yearly, free, Winter celebration, visited by thousands and held in Uptown Waterloo. With ice carvers, skating in the Square, entertained by DJ King Kadeem, you can enjoy hot drinks, food trucks, and giant games with your friends and family.  The event starts at Noon and runs til 5 pm.

A man in a thick winter coat and hat, and sunglasses, holding a microphone in one hand, with the other arm extended. People are playing in the snow in the background.
Felix Ranchero in the CKMS booth at Winterloo 2024.

CKMS will have our booth set up in the
OpenStreetMap showing the location of the Visitor Information Centre with a blue marker
Visitor Information Centre, Waterloo.
Visitor Information Centre Map with DJ Carmelo of Street Hop starting at Noon. We are featuring DJ Bridge with the Megamix Show from 2pm to 4pm and DJ Felix of Atardecer Ranchero/Dusk on the Ranch at 4pm til closing.
A man wearing red headphones and a bright rasta-coloured jacket standing behind DJ gear, with a sticker labelled "DJ King Kadeem", all inside a clear vinyl bubble.
DJ King Kadeem in the DJ Dome at Winterloo 2024
CKMS relies on volunteers to attend events. We are working on CKMS exposure in the community! Come out and see us and say hello! Dress warmly!
A man wearing a thick winter coat and hat, and bright orange gloves at table holding two microphones, and a banner that reads "102.7 FM CKMS"
Bob Jonkman in the CKMS booth at Winterloo 2024.

This event requires snow and cold weather; in case there’s no snow on the 25th of January, the backup date for the event is the 1st of February. 

Let it snow!

Shows, The Regime

the Regime Presents: ACR0 and JAYCEN

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ACR0 -Sillh0ette – is a  creative TRI-CITY artist with music on streaming platforms.  Acr0 shares about his artistry and we listen to his music as well.  Thanks for the introduction Elias aka TrustTheShooter.inc

JAYCEN joins our conversation in the second half hour, bringing up the hype vibe. Find JAYCEN on IG as YOULOVEJAYCEN where you can get links to new songs and get on JAYCEN’s emailing list.

We hope to see both these artists at upcoming CKMS events in 2025!  Thanks for coming to the studio!

CKMS Community Connections, Shows

CKMS Community Connections for 9 December 2024: Melissa Jacques

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The history of disability and the Evolution of care – living with a disability – CKMS Community Connections talk about: Human Rights and People with disabilities. Please share for awareness. We do not want to go back to institutional living~ Melissa Jacques #REMOVEBARRIERS

Album review with song, CKMS Community Connections, Street Hop, The Clean Up Hour, The Regime

WaSun: EARTH MOTHER – Album Review⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Always by WaSun

The Underground King of Toronto

With previous heavy hitter releases, and re-release of Prison Notebooks, WaSun’s latest, is in his words, his best album: EARTH MOTHER. Getting into the tracks, the overall vibe is of a soft beach and warm sand. I am in love with this album. To the soul of the broken-hearted,  this album hits home.

WaSun wrote a personal album, about his life. The hardship he describes via this album can only be felt by listening to the songs. Tell me which ones you listen to on repeat. currently mine is Always.

Old School Hip Hop and social justice movement is WaSun’s background and life. He is a modern warrior for us all. Support his album, released by TAOT RECORDINGS – Shout-out Righteous – Shout-out: Street Hop & DJ Carmelo. This is the album we all need to nurture our hurt wounds and find the strength to move on. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Album of a lifetime. Epicness surpass WaSun’s new release EARTH MOTHER-find it on streaming platforms. Support this GREAT, CANADIAN! Torontonian, multi heavy-hitter albums – check out Prison Notebooks, Comrade Music, What Must Be Done –

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Street Hop 21st Anniversary Party – part 3

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We are on the phone with ES and Shark, and DJ Carmelo shared some of their tracks, so very cool–and we had fun being in the video for Razor’s Edge, which was partially shot at Ouroboros earlier in 2024. Ability comes in to studio and performs live, TJ and Gaga the King also kick it with Carmelo.  Joga’s shares: STREET HOP the song he wrote for Carmelo.  We share JAYCEN’s tune Catch me if you can!  HolliZay arrives and marvels us all by her live performance! Thank you Holly! Last but not least WaSun and Righteous!! Worth the wait.

Thank you DJ Quanta

Congratulations DJ Carmelo on the 21 years of service on CKMS FM Radio Waterloo 102.7

Shows, Street Hop, The Regime

Street Hop Anniversary Party – part 2

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In the second segment DJ Eric  continues his set and 1ne Dollar performs. Very awesome, thank you! Yenny calls the Rottweilers around 8:30 and we play some of the tunes from Thee Demo [their newly reproduced album is being released sooooon]. After this session, DJ Quanta joins and brings level to par excellence. Local phenomenon Gavin Breen performs live in studio-thank you Gavin! Calling ES and Shark on the phone [funny blooper by Yenny shall have you in giggles, you’re welcome].