July 22, 2012

We’ve got some great shows coming up around town this week, so some previews are in order. Today would have been the late great Paul Quarrington’s birthday, so a tribute is also in order. playlist part 1 part 2 … Continue reading

Steel Belted Radio – July 19, 2012

We’re back live in-studio this week with a look at house concerts past and future, this year’s great lineup at Brandon Folk Festival, some great new music, and a lovey dovey birthday set for a special listener. playlist show … Continue reading

Shannon Lyon @ Sunset Saloon – July 18, 2012

I’ve been a Shannon Lyon fan since I first heard his album Wandered almost a decade ago. Since then, he’s written some of my favourite songs in the world. They’re gritty, dark, often sad, sometimes beautiful and celebratory, always amazing. … Continue reading

Episode #452 Sunday, July 22, 2012

We’ve got some great shows coming up around town this week, so some previews are in order. Today would have been the late great Paul Quarrington’s birthday, so a tribute is also in order. Artist – Song title – Album … Continue reading

Episode #451 Sunday, July 15, 2012

We’re pre-recorded today with a recently recorded in-studio session with Martyn Joseph, who was in town for the Folk Festival but found time to come in to chat and sing some of his powerful songs. We’ve also got previews of … Continue reading

Shannon Lyon house concert CHANGE OF DATE! Now July 18th!

Due to some scheduling difficulties, the Shannon Lyon show originally scheduled for this weekend has been moved up to June 18, that’s TONIGHT! Tell the Band to Go Home and The Sunset Saloon are very excited to present: Shannon Lyon … Continue reading

July 15, 2012

As we wrap up Folk Fest 2012, we’re pleased to present a live session with one of this year’s highlights, Martyn Joseph. He dropped by the studio just before the festival to chat and sing some live songs. Also, we … Continue reading

Steel Belted Radio – July 12, 2012

Prerecorded goodness. Tonight, we look back at Folk Fest 2012, spin some great new music, and look ahead to some exciting upcoming shows. playlist part 1 part 2 … Continue reading

The Comfort Zone, Canada Day 2012

You’ve heard me chat about our pal Gail Comfort, who hosts the Comfort Cafe, Sundays from 6-7 on UMFM. She also hosts a show called The Comfort Zone on a station in the UK called CMR Nashville. She does her … Continue reading

July 1, 2012

Today is the OFFICIAL Winnipeg Folk Fest preview show, as we play some of the artists that you need to see and talk about some of the places that you need to be at next weekend’s festival. playlist part 1 … Continue reading