WXTJ Jamz is a live performance video series that Ashley founded, co-produced, and edited at WXTJ Radio from June 2022—August 2023.
Inspired by NPR Music’s Tiny Desk Concerts, the focus of WXTJ Jamz was to bring local and student-affiliated artists together at the station and showcase emerging talent from Charlottesville’s live music scene.
WXTJ Jamz: mr. after
23 year old Charlottesville rapper mr. after performs solo on WXTJ Jamz, marking the eighth and final episode of the series created by the graduating team. Read more about this performance here.
WXTJ Jamz: Black Voices
WXTJ Jamz continues this summer with an episode featuring Black Voices! Watch the only gospel choir at UVA put on a fantastic performance full of joy and movement. Read more here.
WXTJ Jamz: Kendall Street Company
We’re thrilled to have Kendall Street Company on our stage for the sixth episode of WXTJ Jamz. Watch this band of UVA-alum perform their latest releases and more. Read more here.
WXTJ Jamz: Nahlij Corbin
Charlottesville-based, indie rock, folk, and blues artist Nahlij Corbin performs stripped-down versions of five of his original songs for WXTJ Jamz. Read more about this performance here.
WXTJ Jamz: Tyler Burkhardt
Tyler Burkhardt is an instrumental fingerstyle guitarist from Richmond, VA who creates the sound of a full band on just one acoustic guitar. Read more here.
WXTJ Jamz: Tina Hashemi
Iconic local jazz duo Tina Hashemi and Michael McNulty perform a few of their favorite Joe-and-Ella type arrangements for WXTJ Jamz. Read more here.
WXTJ Jamz: Isabel Bailey
Folk rock singer-songwriter Isabel Bailey delivers an inviting, intimate solo acoustic rendition of four original songs for WXTJ Jamz. Her recent releases are produced by UVA Music graduate Elie Bashkow. Read more here.
WXTJ Jamz: Ellis Nolan Trio
Ellis Nolan is a bassist who studied music at UVA. Joined by Orion Faruque on drums and Zach Cross on keys, with guest saxophone solos from Nick Wu, Ellis’s jazz trio takes the stage for the first ever WXTJ Jamz. Read more here.