Podcast: September 17, 2023

Episode #1005 New music, a tribute to another departed great, Minneapolis happenings that some other joker skipped, upcoming shows, Canadian classics, and more! download part 1 download part 2 download part 3 Artist – Song Title – Album Title – … Continue reading

Podcast: Sept. 10, 2023 – Steel Belted Radio Reunion

Episode #1004 On September 11, 2003, my friends Gary Annable, Mike Neufeld, and Terry “T-Bar” Wilson and I launched a weekly radio show called Steel Belted (Free Range) Radio. In honour of the 20th anniversary of our debut, we managed … Continue reading

Podcast: September 3, 2023 – Mike Plume Band Primer

Episode #1003 The big news this week is the Winnipeg return of one of the greatest live bands I’ve ever seen, the original Mike Plume Band! In the late 90s/early 200s, Mike and this band toured relentlessly and along the … Continue reading

Podcast: August 27, 2023

Episode #1002 Pre-recorded today as we’re off celebrating super friend/supporter Annie’s big birthday! In her honour, we’ve got a lot of songs about Mariannes, Annies, and a few songs about Mary made it in there. We’ve got new music, we … Continue reading

Podcast: August 20, 2023: 20th Anniversary Live Recording

Episode #1001 To commemorate the 1000th episode of the program, I present the recording of a live event that we put on in October of last year to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the show. We recorded a live version … Continue reading

Podcast: August 13, 2023: Jim Bryson & Associates

** SPOILER ALERT! This show will air on UMFM on Aug. 13 but is being released early as a podcast to commemorate Jim Bryson’s appearance in Winnipeg and at The Trout Forest Music Festival. Enjoy it in advance of the … Continue reading

Podcast: August 6, 2023

Episode #999 A tribute to the late, great Sinead O’Connor, new music, a look back at an amazing Calgary Folk Festival, and we look ahead to some exciting upcoming local shows, including Jim Bryson’s show at my new house! download … Continue reading

Podcast: July 23, 2023 – Love Songs for the Next 25

Episode #998 Today we preview a few exciting upcoming shows in Winnipeg as well as this year’s outstanding Calgary Folk Festival lineup. (upcoming local events: https://tellthebandtogohome.com/upcoming-events/, Calgary Folk Festival: https://www.calgaryfolkfest.com/) In 2016, I put together a show full of love … Continue reading

Podcast: July 16, 2023

Episode #997 A look back at this year’s again-incredible Static Roots Festival, a look ahead to some exciting upcoming local shows, some new music, and a few bangers in honour of a significant musical anniversary! download part 1 download part … Continue reading

Playlist: July 9, 2023

Episode #996 New music, a Fred birthday bash, more certified Canadian bangers, and we look forward to a very exciting show coming up this Tuesday, featuring Anna Tivel & Jeffrey Martin! Tickets: www.showpass.com/jeffanna23/ download part 1 download part 2 Artist … Continue reading