Blackie’s back! Whenever Blackie & the Rodeo Kings roll through town, it’s cause for celebration, so much of today’s show is dedicated to that glorious occasion, including a chat with our old friend Stephen Fearing. That’s not the end of the special celebrations, as another old friend, James Murdoch, returns to town with Jay Sparrow, when Murdoch & Sparrow play Sunset Saloon this week. We chat with James and hear some of their great songs. And, as if that weren’t enough, we’ve got some exciting new releases.

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

2:00 – 2:30 pm

Blackie & The Rodeo Kings – The Lucky Ones – Kings of Love – CDN
Mike Plume – Five Crow Silver – Five Crow Silver – CDN
Barney Bentall – The Outskirts of Buffalo – Flesh and Bone – CDN
Dustin Bentall & The Smokes – You Are an Island – Orion – CDN
The Do Good Assassins – Public Transit – Rome – CDN
James Murdoch Band – Simple Lullaby – Wondering Where the Rush Has Gone – CDN

2:30 – 3:00 pm

James Murdoch interview

Murdoch & Sparrow – Share the Burden – Dominion Day – CDN
Jay Sparrow – Stronger – White – CDN
Blackie and The Rodeo Kings – Black Sheep (with Serena Ryder) – Kings and Queens – CDN

3:00 – 3:30 pm

Stephen Fearing interview

Blackie and the Rodeo Kings – Shelter Me – Kings and Queens – CDN

3:30 – 4:00 pm

Blackie and the Rodeo Kings – Better Off Alive – Let’s Frolic Again – CDN
Blackie and the Rodeo Kings – That’s What I Like – Let’s Frolic – CDN
Blackie and the Rodeo Kings – If I Catch You Cryin’ – BARK – CDN
Blackie and the Rodeo Kings – Nickels and Dimes – Kings of Love – CDN
Blackie and the Rodeo Kings – Has Anyone Seen My Baby Here Tonight? – High or Hurtin’ – CDN
Willie P Bennett – John Henry the Gambler – Live 1978 – CDN