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Music Tip – New (and FREE?) Shannon Lyon!

Posted on March 15, 2012 by Jeff

If you’re a long time or regular listener of my shows, you likely know what a big fan I am of a guy named Shannon Lyon. He’s from Ontario, but has lived and spent most of his time in Europe … Continue reading →

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The Wooden Sky AND Sunparlour Players? Are you kiddin’ me?

Posted on February 7, 2012 by Jeff

Sometimes a show is just too amazing to miss. Coming up is one of those. On March 29, our friends at the West End Cultural Centre are hosting what promises to be one of the best shows of the year, … Continue reading →

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T-Bar’s Tops

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Jeff

Our buddy Terry “B-Bar” Wilson has been co-hosting Steel Belted Radio with me and various others for almost 10 years. He still drops by every now and again. Here are T-Bar’s faves for 2011: Top Albums The Duke and the … Continue reading →

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CBC Canada Live

Posted on January 16, 2012 by Jeff

CBC Canada Live is a nightly broadcast of concerts recorded across the country. Often, they’re right up our alley.They offer up a weekly podcast of one of the shows. Lots and lots of our favourites have appeared on the show, … Continue reading →

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TTBTGH recommended fundraiser, January 12

Posted on January 11, 2012 by Jeff

In case you haven’t heard, the smartest, funniest, most touching show on television is shot right here in Winnipeg. It’s called Less than Kind, and it’s downright brilliant. I’m proud to have such an amazing show made in (and largely … Continue reading →

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Feb. 11th @ Sunset Saloon: Christina Martin & Dale Murray

Posted on January 6, 2012 by Jeff

Returning for her third appearance live in my living room (on top of a terrific show at the Lo-Pub supporting Cuff the Duke a while back), Christina Martin, February 11, 2012. This time, she’ll have her amazingly talented husband/producer/guitarist Dale … Continue reading →

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Best of 2011 Compilations!

Posted on December 29, 2011 by Jeff

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 →

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Best of 2011 Compilations – Sneak Peek!

Posted on December 26, 2011 by Jeff

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 →

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2011 Interesting Albums

Posted on December 15, 2011 by Jeff

I’m starting the long, painful process of making those “top 10″ lists that us nerds are expected to make. Here’s a list of SOME Of the albums that I’ve returned to over the year, or have pegged to listen to … Continue reading →

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Live Shows 2011

Posted on December 14, 2011 by Jeff

It’s always a bit stressful trying to whittle down the list of shows I saw in a year to the 10 best. Every single show I’ve been to has been inspiring in its own way, and all have given me … Continue reading →

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