CBC Radio Two spins oldsters tunes

A new three-hour show, Studio Sparks premiered Monday, Oct. 4 at noon on CBC Radio Two. The new national weekday program, aimed at music lovers over 40, launched from Ottawa's brand-new Broadcast Centre. Hosted by Eric Friesen in front of a live studio audience, Studio Sparks features classical, jazz and world music and interviews.
Also on Monday, CBC Radio Two launched Here's To You, at 9 a.m. with host Shelley Solmes. In a three-hour program, Solmes talks to listeners, relays their personal stories and plays requests.
By Judith Larracey
October 5, 2004

A new three-hour show, Studio Sparks premiered Monday, Oct. 4 at noon on CBC Radio Two. The new national weekday program, aimed at music lovers over 40, launched from Ottawa’s brand-new Broadcast Centre. Hosted by Eric Friesen in front of a live studio audience, Studio Sparks features classical, jazz and world music and interviews.

Also on Monday, CBC Radio Two launched Here’s To You, at 9 a.m. with host Shelley Solmes. In a three-hour program, Solmes talks to listeners, relays their personal stories and plays requests.