Episode #250 Some requests & dedications started us off on the right track. Then, it’s Oscar night tonight and a couple of movies with great soundtracks are up for some big awards, so we heard some great movie music. Following … Continue reading
Episode #249 – One for Willie P. A show I wish I never had to do. Yesterday, one of the true guiding lights of this show went out, as Canada’s greatest songwriter of all time, Willie P Bennett died. His … Continue reading
February 16, 2008 Music has a power over me that I’m not sure I could accurately describe. I’ve always been a bit of a loner and keep very few close friends. I’m accustomed to spending great amounts of time by … Continue reading
Episode #248 Even though it’s February and it’s miserable outside, we’re in a bit of a celebratory mood this week. Long time listener Allison is celebrating a birthday, the greatest little store in town, Candor is celebrating the first anniversary … Continue reading
Episode #247 Some new music, a trip into the TTBTGH mail bag for some recent CD submissions, and a whole lot of great music in this super-sized episode, as Bluegrass Guy couldn’t make it in so we kept on going … Continue reading
Episode #243 Sunday, January 6, 2008 2:00-4:00 pm central time CJUM 101.5 UMFM in Winnipeg, Manitoba www.umfm.com Just when you think you’ve settled on your Best of the year list, you spend some more time with a few late-comers and … Continue reading
Episode #246 Pretaped this week as I’m off on vacation in Florida. In honour of that, a few songs related to that journey. There are a couple of great shows coming up this week, starting off with a lovely lady … Continue reading
Episode #245 If you’ve become reliant upon the podcasts to listen to the show, this week is a reminder that listening live is always best if you can manage. The fancy-pants machine that records our broadcasts for the CRTC and … Continue reading
Episode #244 Sometimes you show up without a real plan and let things roll, and if you’re really lucky, like I think I was today, you get into it and end up with a pretty solid show. Talking about Robbie … Continue reading
Episode #243 Just when you think you’ve settled on your Best of the year list, you spend some more time with a few late-comers and rethink the whole darn thing, as a few overlooked 2007 contenders proved off the top … Continue reading