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Playlist: Episode #506 Sunday, Aug. 4, 2013

Today a look ahead to next weekend’s Trout Forest Music Festival, including a chat with the Music Producer who put all the magic together, Devin Latimer. We also look ahead to an amazing show going on sale next weekend.

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

2:00 – 2:30 pm

Nathan – Trans Am – Key Principles – CDN – WPG

Devin Latimer (Trout Forest Music Festival) interview

The C.R. Avery Band – Madison 22 – Chainsmoking Blues – CDN
The Perpetrators – 12,000 Miles – The Perpetrators – CDN – WPG
Romi Mayes – Easy on You – Lucky Tonight – CDN – WPG

2:30 – 3:00 pm

Brock Zeman – Push Them Stones – Me Then You – CDN
The Duhks – Four Blue Walls – The Duhks – CDN – WPG
Geoff Berner – Volcano God – We Shall not Flag or Fail We Shall Go on to the End – CDN
Washboard Hank – Chompy the Headbiteroffer – Sweet Mysteries of Life
Fred Eaglesmith & the Flying Squirrels – White Trash – Ralph’s Last Show
JP Hoe – Learn to Let You Go – Mannequin – CDN – WPG
Catherine MacLellan – Keep on Fighting – Silhouette – CDN

3:00 – 3:30 pm

Great Speckled Bird – Long Long Time To Get Old – Great Speckled Bird – CDN
Ian Tyson – Navajo Rug – Live at Longview – CDN
Tom Russell – California Snow – Folkscene Collection Volume Two
Gretchen Peters – Sunday Morning (Up And Down My Street) – 15 song career retrospective
Mary Gauthier w/Scott Nolan & Joanna Miller – Cigarette Machine – live recording
Scott Nolan & Joanna Miller – The Last One – North/South – CDN – WPG

3:30 – 4:00 pm

Richard Thompson – 1952 Vincent Black Lightning – Austin City Limits: Live From Austin, TX
Richard Thompson – Salford – Electric
Emmylou Harris & Rodney Crowell – Invitation to the Blues – Old Yellow Moon
Emmylou Harris & Rodney Crowell – My Baby’s Gone – Livin’, Lovin’, Losin’: Songs of the Louvin Brothers
Rodney Crowell – I Wish It Would Rain – The Houston Kid
The Civil Wars – The One That Got Away – The Civil Wars

Welcome back

Still working out some bugs, but it looks like we’re back online

FAR #168

Artist: Album (Label) *JR

1. Scott Nolan & Joanna Miller: North/South (Transistor 66)
2. Mike Lynch: Transitions (self)
3. Jordie Lane: Live At The Wheaty (Vitamin)
4. Dustin Bentall & The Smøkes: You Are An Island (Aporia)
5. Leeroy Stagger: Truth Be Sold (Gold Lake)
6. Lynn Miles: Downpour (self)

TTBTGH/SBFRR/Sunset Saloon News & Reminders!

Greetings friends!

I just came back from a fabulous vacation in Southern Ontario (more on that later), but I’m excited to be back, because there are some exciting things on the horizon:

This Thursday on Steel Belted Radio, we’ll be joined live in-studio by a hot new band called Pistol George Warren. They’re a crazy mashup of R & B, Motown, and old skool Rock n’ Roll (there’s definitely a real Stones swagger). It’s been called a party on the stage, and they’ll bring the party to the perfect home for such things, Times Change(d) that night, but they’ll bring all 8 band members (!) by UMFM for a free preview first! You won’t want to miss that.
Check ’em out: http://pistolgeorgewarren.bandcamp.com
Here’s fun video for one of their latest: http://youtu.be/w7_ahJubeC8

While I was in Ontario, I got to spend a few days at the home of our next performers at The Sunset SaloonTannis Slimmon andLewis Melville are not only extra-talented musically, they are also two of the most down to earth, kind, generous, wonderful people on the planet. They exude joy and peace and love and all kinds of wonderful things. If you’re a fan of great music or great people, they’ve got you covered. I’d be really pleased to introduce you to these two on August 14, when they play The Sunset Saloon.

And don’t worry; if you were following the news, you know that some really terrible stuff went down in our neighbourhood last week. Unspeakable tragedy and sadness. I’m glad to say that the saga is over, the police tape is gone, and things are starting to brighten up around here. It does make me want to tell you all how much I genuinely appreciate your support of the radio shows and the house concerts, and for just being out there and willing to pay attention to these ramblings.

That horror also has me more convinced that we all need to pay attention to each other, and help out where we can. If someone around you seems extra sad or edgy or not quite right, we need to support and encourage those around us to find out what might be wrong, and get the help we need. I’ve struggled with depression and anxiety my whole life, and while it’s not ever easy for me to talk about it or reach out for help, I have benefitted greatly from other people asking me if I’m ok, or encouraging me to see a doctor. It’s nothing to be afraid of, nothing to be ashamed of, and if treated properly, nothing to worry about. It takes time and care, but even those most troubled can live good lives with the right support and treatment. So many of my musical friends and idols have struggled with these issues, and some great music and art has come out of it. Unfortunately though, some of those people have been lost to their troubles, like the late, great John Bottomley (here were my thoughts at the time: http://tellthebandtogohome.com/2011/04/12/lets-bring-depression-out-of-the-shadows/) I know there’s never an easy answer, but if we watch out for each other and show the right support and encouragement, lives can be saved.

Holy! I thought this was a music newsletter, promoting happy things! Check out the Upcoming Events page for lots of shows that will make you happy: http://tellthebandtogohome.com/upcoming-events/. I’m really looking forward to the Gimli Alternative Folk Festivalthis weekend, and The Trout Forest Music Festival the weekend after that! We’ll have more news soon on upcoming Sunset Saloon shows, so tune in to the radio shows or watch your email inbox for more passionate ramblings! (although, if you’re interested in hosting a house concert with Animal PartsChris Trapper, or Liam Titcomb, let me know! I can set you up!)

Enjoy the rest of your summer (as cold as it might currently be…), be good to each other, and get out and enjoy yourself!

Jeff

Podcast: Steel Belted Radio – July 25, 2013

We’ve got one more exciting local show, as well as a great festival lineup just up the Trans-Canada to preview. After that, a little bit of silly 90s nostalgia, featuring some of the more bluesy & rockin’ albums of my youth. We also expose the secret punk rock past of a few of our favourites.

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Podcast: July 21, 2013

Today, it’s the OFFICIAL Winnipeg Folk Festival wrap-up, as we go over the highlights of the 40th festival, and there were some great ones. We’ve also got a few new releases to get to, as well as previews of some stellar summer shows. Lastly, a bit of a tribute to our wonderful and talented friend Oh Susanna to wish her well.

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Podcast: July 7, 2013

It’s time once again for the OFFICIAL Winnipeg Folk Festival preview! We’ll tell you where to go, who to seek out, and what to listen to at this year’s festival, and since we’re so brilliant and authoritative, you will believe everything we say and do as we say without question. You’re welcome.

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Podcast: Steel Belted Radio – July 4, 2013

Heeeyyyyy babe, it’s the fourth of July… A bit of a celebration in honour of our friends down South to kick things off today. We’ve also got previews of two great upcoming shows, featuring Dan Bern and Shannon Lyon on this somewhat abbreviated episode.

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Playlist: Episode #505 Sunday, July 21, 2013

Today, it’s the OFFICIAL Winnipeg Folk Festival wrap-up, as we go over the highlights of the 40th festival, and there were some great ones. We’ve also got a few new releases to get to, as well as previews of some stellar summer shows. Lastly, a bit of a tribute to our wonderful and talented friend Oh Susanna to wish her well.

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

2:00 – 2:30 pm

Whitehorse – Radiator Blues – The Fate of the World Depends on this Kiss – CDN
Whitehorse – Emerald Isle – Live at Massey Hall charity single – CDN
Whitehorse – Winterlong – The Road to Massey Hall – CDN
Sean Rowe – Night – Magic
Sean Rowe – Signs – The Salesman and the Shark
Sean Rowe – To Leave Something Behind – 7″ single

2:30 – 3:00 pm

The Milk Carton Kids – Michigan – Prologue
The Milk Carton Kids – Memphis – The Ash & The Clay
Jordie Lane – I Just Can’t Take It Anymore – Blood Thinner
Jordie Lane – Black Diamond – Live at the Wheaty
Matt the Electrician – Facebook Friend – Is Alive
Robert Ellis – Comin’ Home – Photographs

3:00 – 3:30 pm

The Wicks – Lonely Heart – The Good Times Are Gone – CDN
Dustin Bentall & The Smokes – Pretty Good Life – You Are an Island – CDN
Animal Parts – Where the Heart Is – Six Arms to Hold You – CDN
Skydiggers – Spin Spin – No. 1 Northern – CDN
Scott Nolan – Trial Separation – Montgomery Eldorado – CDN – WPG
Mary Gauthier – Blood Is Blood – Live at Blue Rock
Mary Gauthier – I Don’t Know Nothin’ about Love – Genesis
Lori McKenna – Mercy Now (feat. Mark Erelli, Zach Hickman & Nathan Chapman) – 1% For The Planet, The Music (Vol. 1)

3:30 – 4:00 pm

Jack Marks – The Dress Song – Two of Everything – CDN
Jack Marks – Michigan Love – Lost Wages – CDN
Jack Marks – Blues Like These – recorded live on UMFM – CDN
Oh Susanna – Tangled & Wild – Johnstown – CDN
Oh Susanna – See What Promises Can Bring – Soon the Birds – CDN

Podcast: Steel Belted Radio – July 18, 2013

The 40th Winnipeg Folk Festival is now behind us, and it was a pretty great one. A bit of a look back at that before Sunday’s OFFICIAL wrapup episode. There are some dynamite summer shows coming up, and it’s our duty to tell you where you need to be in the next little while. Heed our advice!

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