Episode #359 Sunday, September 26, 2010

It’s another incredibly busy week for shows, including the return of Sunset Saloon favourite Christina Martin and the next big show at the Saloon, John Wort Hannam! Also, Cuff the Duke, Del Barber, Matt Epp, and more do shows this week, and we try to give you the details on them all. There are also some great new CDs out now (or soon) and we heard brand new tracks from Lynn Miles, Ken Whiteley, Jim Bryson and more! And, as if that weren’t enough, through the magic of modern technology, we went LIVE to a Leeroy Stagger concert in the Netherlands!

Artist – Song title – Album Title – CDN=Canadian – WPG=Winnipeg artist

2:00pm – 2:30pm

Jim Bryson & The Weakerthans – Metal Girls – The Falcon Lake Incident – CDN
Lynn Miles – Something Beautiful – Fall for Beauty – CDN
Lunch at Allen’s – Try Walkin’ Away – More – CDN
Ken Whiteley – Another Day’s Journey – Another Day’s Journey – CDN
Ron Hynes – Judgment – Stealing Genius – CDN

2:30 – 3:00 pm

Joel Kroeker – Nothing Special – recorded live on UMFM – CDN
Joel Kroeker – Goodbye Jane – Melodrama – CDN
The Arrogant Worms – Happy Birthday – C’est Cheese – CDN
The Drive-By Truckers – Birthday Boy – The Big-To Do
Washboard Hank – Chompy the Headbiteroffer – Sweet Mysteries of Life – CDN
John Wort Hannam – When I Drink Too Much – Queen’s Hotel – CDN
John Wort Hannam – Sweet Sweet Rose – Two-Bit Suit – CDN
John Wort Hannam – 3 Cylinders – recorded live on UMFM – CDN

3:00 – 3:30 pm

Christina Martin – I Can Too – I Can Too – CDN
Christina Martin – Daisy – I Can Too – CDN
Christina Martin – You Come Home – Two Hearts – CDN
Cuff the Duke – Listen to your Heart – Way Down Here – CDN
Cuff the Duke – Remember the Good Times – Sidelines of the City – CDN
Cuff the Duke – I Really Want to Help You – Cuff the Duke – CDN

3:30 – 4:00 pm

Del Barber – Story that You Tell – Where the City Ends – CDN – WPG
Del Barber – If I Told You that I Loved You – Love Songs for the Last 20 – CDN – WPG
Matt Epp – This Old House – Safe or Free – CDN – WPG
Matt Epp – She’s High Water – Orphan Horse – CDN – WPG
Leeroy Stagger & the Wildflowers – Saskatoon – Live in the Netherlands! – CDN

FAR #134

Artist: Album (Label) *JR

1. Lynn Miles: Fall for Beauty (True North)
2. Christina Martin: I Can Too (self)
3. Del Barber: Love Songs for the Last 20 (self)
4. Ken Whiteley: Another Day’s Journey (Borealis)
5. Lunch at Allen’s: More (True North)
6. Ron Hynes: Stealing Genius (Borealis)

Steel Belted Radio – September 23, 2010

Today, a very special visit by our old pals, Jesse DeNatale and Scott Nolan (along with Joanna Miller!). These guys are great on their own, but together, it’s pure magic!

playlist
part 1
part 2 (Jesse & Scott)

Episode #358 Sunday, September 19, 2010

On this episode, we’re blessed with a couple of pretty amazing in-studio guests, as we’re joined for conversation and live performances by Austin, TX singer/songwriter Danny Schmidt, and our old pal John Wort Hannam (and trio!) As if that weren’t enough, we have some big shows coming up this week, and previews of those!

Artist – Song title – Album Title – CDN=Canadian – WPG=Winnipeg artist

2:00pm – 2:30pm

Jesse DeNatale – Jungletown – Dreamer’s Holiday
Jesse DeNatale – Soul Parade – recorded live on UMFM
Scott Nolan – Daytime Moon – recorded live on UMFM – CDN – WPG
Darren Day and the Fading Hopes – Anne – This Evening Tonight – CDN – WPG
Chris Neufeld – Waterwheel – Colorado Low – CDN – WPG

2:30 – 3:00 pm

Petkau – B People (Fake It) – Don’t Say a Word – CDN – WPG
Darren Day and the Fading Hopes – This Woman from Prague – This Evening Tonight – CDN – WPG
Calexico – Across the Wire – Feast of Wire
Carolyn Mark – Point ‘o View – Nothing Is Free – CDN

3:00 – 3:30 pm
Danny Schmidt interview

Danny Schmidt – This Too Shall Pass – live performance
Danny Schmidt – Trail of Doubt – live performance
Danny Schmidt – Swing Me Down – Instead the Forest Rose to Sing

3:30 – 4:00 pm

John Wort Hannam interview

John Wort Hannam – Requiem for a Small Town – live performance – CDN
John Wort Hannam – Worth a Damn – live performance – CDN
John Wort Hannam – Against the Grain – live performance – CDN

September 19, 2010

On this episode, we’re blessed with a couple of pretty amazing in-studio guests, as we’re joined for conversation and live performances by Austin, TX singer/songwriter Danny Schmidt, and our old pal John Wort Hannam (and trio!) As if that weren’t enough, we have some big shows coming up this week, and previews of those!

playlist
part 1
part 2 (Danny Schmidt)
part 3 (John Wort Hannam)

Steel Belted Radio – September 16, 2010

Mudge goes solo again, and he starts off in typically miserable style with a set of Townes Van Zandt songs. Somehow, those sad songs only cheer him up, so we started previewing great upcoming shows (there are a bunch!), playing great new releases, and a bunch of just plain great music. Sounds great, to me!

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part 1
part 2

September 12, 2010

These days is busy with shows, and we’ve got a bunch of gooders to tell you about. We’ve also got a bunch of great new releases (and a few old ones that I finally got around to picking up), as well as a few favourites & requests!

playlist
part 1
part 2

Steel Belted Radio – September 9, 2010

Hey, hey, it’s our (unofficial) birthday! Steel Belted Radio kicked off on September 11, 2003, and that means that T-Bar and I have managed not to kill each other for 7 full years! To kick off year #8, we heard from our latest MIA co-host! We also heard some new, some notable, and some weird. After 7 years, we’re still sticking to that format!

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part 1
part 2

Episode #357 Sunday, September 12, 2010

These days is busy with shows, and we’ve got a bunch of gooders to tell you about. We’ve also got a bunch of great new releases (and a few old ones that I finally got around to picking up), as well as a few favourites & requests!

Artist – Song title – Album Title – CDN=Canadian – WPG=Winnipeg artist

2:00pm – 2:30pm

Danny Michel – I’m ‘a Love You – Feather, Fur & Fin – CDN
Nathan – Lampshade – Stranger – CDN – WPG
Del Barber – As Far As I Can Tell – Love Songs for the last 20 – CDN
Christina Martin – Take – I Can Too – CDN
Danny Schmidt – Two Timing Bank Robber’s Lament – Instead the Forest Rose to Sing

2:30 – 3:00 pm

John Wort Hannam – Above Ground – Dynamite and ‘Dozers – CDN
John Wort Hannam – 10,000 Acres – Two-Bit Suit – CDN
Hayes Carll – Hey Baby, Where You Been – recorded live on UMFM
Hayes Carll – Waiting on the Stars to Fall – T for Texas T from Tennessee
D. Rangers – Runaway – We Stay High & Lonesome – CDN – WPG
The Co-Dependents – Far Away Eyes – Live Recording Event – CDN

3:00 – 3:30 pm

Ryan Bingham & The Dead Horses – The Poet – Junky Star
Robert Plant – Angel Dance – Band of Joy
The Weepies – Be My Thrill – Be My Thrill
The Once – What Will You Be Building – The Once – CDN
Eva Cassidy – Wade in the Water – Songbird

3:30 – 4:00 pm

Stan Rogers – Northwest Passage – Northwest Passage – CDN
John Prine – Glory of True Love – In Person & on Stage
Drive-By Truckers – Daddy’s Little Pumpkin – Broken Hearts & Dirty Windows: Songs of John Prine
The Damnwells – 55 Pictures – One Last Century
Jim Bryson – Sleeping in Toronto – The North Side Benches – CDN
Paul Kelly – Keep on Driving – Stolen Apples

TTBTGH presents THREE great upcoming concerts!

You know that I am a passionate supporter of a wide variety of shows in and around town, but rarely have I been this excited to be part of such amazing upcoming shows. I must be brief, but must urge you to join me for:

Jesse DeNatale & Scott Nolan
http://www.myspace.com/httpwwwmyspacecomjessedenatale
Friday, September 24– West End Cultural Centre

I don’t even know where to start when trying to describe the music of Jesse DeNatale. Amazing lyrics, mesmerizing delivery, and just a wonderful spirit. And that’s just the beginning. One of the great unknown songwriters on the planet, Jesse’s songs will speak to you and move you with one listen, and you will become a fan, I promise. This is going to be a truly special show, with Scott Nolan & Joanna Miller opening the show and acting as Jesse’s backing band. I don’t throw out the superlatives in just anyone’s direction, but when it comes to Jesse, I can tell you, without a doubt, that this guy is amazing and you will be blown away. I promise. I’m proud to be hosting this very special evening, so I hope to see many of you there! 

Tune in Thursday on Steel Belted Radio for a LIVE appearance by Jesse and Scott. You’ll find out more about this incredible songwriter, and hear some of those great songs live. By then, you will be rushing to check out this show.

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Next up is an event called “Night for Day,” featuring a stellar lineup of local folks paying tribute to our good pal Darren Day, before he leaves town in November! Darren is a fabulous musician (see his album “This Evening Tonight,” or his great live shows) who excels at a variety of styles and plays with some very talented folks. He’s also the host of Same Train, Different Time, Tuesday nights, 6-8 pm central, on CKUW 95.9 fm. If you like my shows, you should like Darren’s just fine, indeed. Darren also is (like us) a tireless promoter of great music, especially local music. He was behind The Other Brothers, Del Barber, and more, before I’d even heard of them. Darren knows his stuff. He also happens to be a pretty swell guy. So, with all of that in mind, loyal listener Dean planted the seeds of an idea to do something for Darren before he goes. Dean is on to something. We would like to invite you to join us for:

A Night for Day
http://www.myspace.com/darrendayfadinghopes

Saturday, September 25– The Yellow Dog Tavern (386 Donald St.)featuring a variety of musical guests

Confirmed artists (so far) include Chris Neufeld and/or The Other Brothers, Mike Petkau (of les jupes, Record of the Week Club, Head in the Sand Records, the WECC, and much more), and hopefully a few tunes from Darren (I don’t think it’ll take much to convince him to jump onto a stage in front of a room full of people who love him, do you?) Get down there and wish the best to a guy who really deserves it.

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And, a BIG event coming up at the Sunset Saloon:

John Wort Hannam trio
http://johnworthannam.com/
Saturday, October 2 – Sunset Saloon

I recently had a chance to see a preview of this show, and I simply cannot believe that this amazing group is going to be playing my living room. I was a huge fan of John’s the moment I saw him perform live, and he doesn’t need anyone else to amaze, but with the amazing players he’s got alongside him these days (Tyler Bird on upright bass and heavenly vocals, and Scott Duncan on fiddle), this is a truly mesmerizing show. John is truly one of the greatest, most underrated songwriters out there these days, but if all is right in the world, that will soon change. He’s influenced by the greats: Guy Clark, Townes, Prine, etc., and he’s got the songs and the power to stand alongside them. He’s a truly world class musician, and a truly classy guy. His show this evening was one of the most powerful I’ve seen in recent memory, as well as being wickedly funny and really entertaining. This show will have you dancing, laughing, crying, and wondering why this guy’s name isn’t on the tip of everyone’s tongues. I’m really, really excited about having this show in our living room, and I really hope you’ll join us. At the show several attendees asked to come see the show again on October 2, so come see what we’re all so excited about!

Whether you know us or not, all are welcome (tell your friends!) to visit my home and enjoy this amazing night of music. Our home is family friendly (we do have 3 kids, after all!) We’ll have Winnipeg’s best beer, St. James Pale Ale, on tap, FREE, as well as a dazzling display of snacks and beverages for you to enjoy. You’re welcome to bring a snack or beverage of your choice, or just enjoy what we have to offer. We suggest a donation to the artists of $15-20 per person, but it’s on the honour system, so pay what you can or what you think is fair. I’m sure that after seeing this show, you’ll see that it’s probably worth a lot more!

Please RSVP ( jeff@tellthebandtogohome.com ) if you know you will be attending, but if you can’t say for sure until the last minute (as I did today!), just show up anyway!

Tune in to Tell the Band to Go Home THIS SUNDAY for a conversation and some live music from John & his band, as well as a talk & music featuring Danny Schmidt, from Austin, TX!