Step Into The Sound May 04 to 10 2026
- Love Music Love Wine
- May 4
- 4 min read
Three sessions this week where Jazz, Funk, and Free expression pull you deeper into a space built on intention and feel
Love Music Love Wine Weekly
May 04 to 10, 2026
Real Music | Real People | Real Vibe
Music | Wine | Coffee
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Opening
Something is shifting, and you can feel it in how people are showing up, listening longer, and coming back with intention. Last week we kept it tight with two focused sessions, and this week we expand into three shows that bring depth, groove, and exploration across Jazz Masters, Funk and Soul, and a Sunday deep dive into Modal and Free Jazz.
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The Pulse
Last week proved that this is not about how many shows we do; it is about how intentional each one feels. Two sessions, fully locked in, real energy, real listeners. This week, we build on that with three shows, each one carrying its own identity, from late-night jazz to Saturday groove to Sunday exploration. This is how Love Music Love Wine Radio grows, with purpose, not noise.
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presents:
This week’s online vibe:
JAZZ after DARK
Date: Thursday, May 07, 2026
Music Genre: Jazz Masters
Time: 8 to 10 pm EST
Beverage Pairing: Sipping on El Dorado 15
Host: Dre Selector, Curator and Story Teller
The Jazz Masters do not chase moments; they define them with tone, patience, and presence. This session is about sitting with the music and letting it speak in a way that only time-tested records can.
PLAY music DRINK wine
Date: Saturday, May 09, 2026
Music Genre: GET Funked 70s and 80s Funk and Soul
Time: 2 to 5 pm EST
Wine Pairing: SUR de los ANDES Pinot Noir Reserva 2023
Host: Dre Selector, Curator and Story Teller
This is a rhythm that hits with purpose, deep grooves and records that move the room without asking. The energy is bold, the feeling is real, and the wine keeps everything smooth while the music does the talking.
BEANS & BEATS “IT’S A JAZZ Thing”
Date: Sunday, May 10, 2026
Music Genre: DEEP Dive into Modal and Free Jazz
Time: 9 am to 1 pm EST
Coffee Pairing: Bring your favourite Sunday morning coffee
Host: Dre Selector, Curator and Story Teller
Modal and Free Jazz open the door to a different kind of listening where structure loosens and expression takes over. This is about trusting the sound, staying present, and letting the music reveal itself layer by layer.
Listen live
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Wine of the Week
May 04 - 10
Name of the wine: SUR de los ANDES Pinot Noir Reserva 2023
Grape Varietal: Pinot Noir
Region: Chile
Vintage: 2023
Terroir: Cool climate vineyards with strong mountain influence and balanced acidity
Winemaker: SUR de los ANDES
Nose: Fresh cherry, raspberry, light spice, and subtle earth
Palate: Smooth red fruit, balanced acidity, and soft tannins
Finish: Clean, elegant, and lightly persistent
Structure: Light to medium body with refined balance
Alcohol: 13.9%
Wine Rating: 91 points
Price Range: Approximately CA$20 to CA$30
Music Pairing: 70s Funk, Soul, Jazz Fusion
This Pinot Noir moves with elegance yet retains presence. It complements the groove without overpowering it, making it the perfect companion for a session built on rhythm and feeling.
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The Room
Event: SIPS & SOUNDS | Sip Into Spring
Date: Friday, May 8
Time: 7 pm EST
Location: Muse Bistro and Bar, 203 Jarvis Street at Shuter
This Friday, we step into the room together. SIPS & SOUNDS returns with a full experience built on music, wine, and connection, featuring a guided tasting led by a SOMM, a curated menu, and a soundtrack that carries the night from start to finish. Whether you join the tasting or come through for a glass and the vibe, this is where the Love Music Love Wine energy becomes real.
CLAIM YOUR SPOT
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JAZZ Wednesdaze | Jazz Raid Train
Wednesday, May 13 | 6 pm to 8 pm EST
DEEP Dive into Bebop Jazz
Wednesday, May 27 | 6 pm to 8 pm EST
DEEP Dive into Continental Jazz
Two different energies are moving in the same direction. Bebop brings speed and precision while Continental Jazz expands into texture and space, creating a balance that pushes the listener deeper into the music.
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Powered by Reloop
Part 4 of the RP 7000 MK2 review is now live with real session testing and honest insight into how the turntable performs when it matters. This is about feel, response, and durability, not just specs, with Part 5 arriving May 22, continuing that story.
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Spaces That Matter
Central Design Market
MUSE Bistro and Bar
BOOK Bar TO
DROM Taberna
Bar Piquette
The Little Jerry
These are not just places; they are environments where music, conversation, and presence actually matter. Spaces that help shape the culture and the community around it.
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This Past Week’s Broadcast Recap
Two shows, one consistent message. The sound is tightening, the listening is deepening, and the connection is growing stronger with every session. If you missed it, take the time to go back and experience it properly because this is where the story builds.
For past shows, visit
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What’s On Dre’s Mind
Commercial radio has a responsibility to do more than fill space. Jazz is not one-dimensional, and listeners deserve to understand its depth, its subgenres, and its history. At Love Music Love Wine Radio, we will continue to explore, educate, and push that message forward, but there is room for the larger platforms to help elevate the conversation.
Jazz and abstract art live in the same space, improvisation guided by discipline and freedom shaped by structure. The deeper you listen, the more you realize it is the same conversation expressed in a different language.
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Final Sip
The shift is happening. Not fast, not forced, but real. People are listening with intention, staying connected, and becoming part of something deeper. The sound is getting stronger, the audience is getting sharper, and the space we are building together is starting to take shape. If you are here, you are already part of it.
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Dre
Love Music Love Wine Radio
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