Episode #385 Sunday, April 3, 2011

What an action-packed show today, featuring live performances by Catherine MacLellan and a chat with her and her chauffeur, Del Barber! We also heard some great new music, as well as some tales from the road. Artist – Song title … Continue reading

James McMurtry in Minneapolis

Back in January, I somehow convinced Jaine to drive all the way to Chicago to see our pal Del Barber open for the great James McMurtry because, as I said at the time, “he never comes so close to Winnipeg.” … Continue reading

TTBTGH remembers John Bottomley

Sometimes Facebook can be a good thing, because it really is a good way to keep informed, but sometimes you learn things that really bring you down. Such was the case when I read that one of our great, underappreciated … Continue reading

FAR #140

Artist: Album (Label) *JR   AoM: Keith Mullins: Localmotive Farm (self) JR 2. Geoff Berner: Victory Party (Mint) 3. Steve Dawson: Nightshade (Black Hen) 4. The Decemberists: The King Is Dead (Capitol) 5. Lucinda Williams: Blessed (Lost Highway) 6. Bobby … Continue reading

Sunday, April 3, 2011 – Catherine MacLellan, live in-studio!

Ever since we heard Catherine MacLellan’s amazing album Church Bell Blues a few years ago, she’s been one of our favourites. We had the chance to speak with her on the phone a while back, but this weekend, we’re expecting … Continue reading

Steel Belted Standby show!

A (long) while back, I finally got around to recording a generic non-time-sensitive standby show for Steel Belted Radio, for those instances when we can’t make it in to the studio and don’t have time to whip something up. I’d … Continue reading

Episode #384 Sunday, March 27, 2011

It’s Juno weekend in the centre of the universe, so we call up our pal, first-time nominee Del Barber for some inside dirt. We take a look at some great upcoming shows and spin some rockin’ requests. Artist – Song … Continue reading

Steel Belted Radio – March 24, 2011

T-Bar’s back with some pretty decent picks this week. We take a look at the magical alignment of the stars for this year’s Record Store Day, take some requests, and send a special shout-out to David Suzuki! playlist part 1 … Continue reading