Steel Belted Radio, Dec. 15, 2011

This year is winding down, and it’s time to celebrate. We’ve got some decidedly non-cheesy Christmas tunes, and we start looking at some of our favourites from throughout the year. playlist [download id=”88″] [download id=”89″] … Continue reading

FAR & Away 2011

ALBUMS OF THE YEAR 1. The Warped 45s: Matador Sunset (Pheromone) *JR 2. Ron Hawkins: Straightjacket Love (self) 3. Matt Andersen: Coal Mining Blues (Busted Flat) 4. Middle Brother: Middle Brother (Partisan) 5. Steve Earle: I’ll Never Get Out of … Continue reading

Best of 2011 Compilations!

Here, at long last, is our 10th annual compilation of music that really matters. Each year we go over the huge pile of new releases and put together our own little time capsule(s), and since it’s so much work and … Continue reading

Best of 2011 Compilations – Sneak Peek!

Yeah, Stu Reid’s still the king of graphic design (and just about everything else we try to do), but I gotta say, I’m pretty damn pleased with the artwork for this year’s Best of compilations. I struggled with coming up … Continue reading

Episode #423 Sunday, December 18, 2011

It’s our last show before Santa slides down the chimney, so it’s time for our annual run-through of classic carols and oddball favourites. Merry Christmas to all! Artist – Song title – Album Title – CDN=Canadian – WPG=Winnipeg artist 2:00pm … Continue reading