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Playlist: Episode #579 Sunday, February 1, 2015 – Catherine MacLellan

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Today, some new & new-to-me music, as well as a look at some great upcoming shows, including the return of Catherine MacLellan, who joined us today for a chat.

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

2:00 – 2:30 pm

Gob Iron – Hard Times – Death Songs for the Living
John Wort Hannam – Man of God – single – CDN
Wyckham Porteous – Take My Hand (feat. Sean Pugh) – single – CDN
James McMurtry – You Got to Me – Complicated Game
Shannon Lyon – Girl From Manitoba – Lost Creek – CDN
Paul Kelly – Sweet Guy (w/Vika Bull) – Paul Kelly Presents – The Merri Soul Sessions
Whitehorse – You Get Older – Leave No Bridge Unburned – CDN

2:30 – 3:00 pm

Jessy Bell Smith – Deep Water – The Town – CDN
Skydiggers – Deep Water (31 Mile Lake) – Northern Shore – CDN
Skydiggers – Ramblin’ On (featuring Jessy Bell Smith) – She Comes Into the Room – CDN
Jessy Bell Smith – Johnny – demo EP – CDN
Catherine MacLellan – Jack’s Song – The Raven’s Sun – CDN

3:00 – 3:30 pm

Catherine MacLellan Interview

Catherine MacLellan – Tell Me Luella – The Raven’s Sun – CDN
Catherine MacLellan – True Love – Silhouette – CDN
Catherine MacLellan – Isabel’s Song – Water in the Ground – CDN
Catherine MacLellan – Emily’s Song – Church Bell Blues – CDN

3:30 – 4:00 pm

James Keelaghan – Cold Missouri Waters – History: The First 25 Years – CDN
James Keelaghan – Mirabeau Bridge – Road – CDN
James Keelaghan – Hillcrest Mine – Then Again – CDN
Peter Mulvey – Shirt – Kitchen Radio
Peter Mulvey – The Trouble with Poets – The Trouble with Poets
Redbird – Ships – Redbird

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AoM: Shannon Lyon: Lost Creek (self) *JR
2. Whitehorse: Leave No Bridge Unburned (Six Shooter)
3. Jessy Bell Smith: The Town (self)
4. Paul Kelly: Presents The Merri Soul Sessions (Gawdaggie)
5. James McMurtry: Complicated Game (Complicated Game)
6. Gurf Morlix: Eatin’ At Me (self)

Catherine MacLellan!

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Chris Gauthier & Catherine MacLellan at Trout Forest Music Festival

Chris Gauthier & Catherine MacLellan at Trout Forest Music Festival

There’s a show coming up in Winnipeg that I really want to recommend. Wednesday at The Park Theatre, Catherine MacLellan comes to town along with her partner/ace guitarist Chris Gauthier. They are terrific. I highly recommend this show, and to prove it, I’ve got a couple of things I want to tell you about.

First, I’m putting on my dancing shoes and pretending to be Eugene for a bit, and I’ll dance my way to your doorstep to sell you a ticket. Tickets are $15, but if you buy them at the usual outlets around town, they tack on a fee for their services. I do not. $15 straight up, cash. Heck, I’ll even float you the ticket and you can pay me back later if that makes it easier for you. Plus, I’ll bring it to you! I really want you to join me at this show.

​I guarantee that you’ll love the show!

Catherine is a really interesting, wonderful person, so I’ve asked to speak with her again this Sunday on Tell the Band to Go Home.

Catherine is a very honest, open person, and has shared a lot about her life over the years. Recently she shared a powerful post on the 20th anniversary of her father’s death.

​Her father, Gene MacLellan, as many of you know, was a renowned songwriter, penning ubiquitous hits Put Your Hand in the Hand, and Snowbird. He struggled with depression, and ended up taking his own life 20 years ago. Catherine has also been open about her own struggles with depression, and that just makes me like her even more.

Her latest album, The Raven’s Sun, which just the other day was nominated for 2 Juno awards, is a much happier album than some of her other albums. Being the dark, miserable individual that I am, it took me a while to warm up to, but I can tell you, it’s become one of my favourites.

The album that made me a huge fan was her second, and first for True North Records, Church Bell Blues. It dealt with a painful, difficult breakup, and uncertain time in her life. She bared it all in song, so beautifully. That is still one of my very favourites.

But you decide which one is your favourite. I love all of her records. Come pick one up on Wednesday! http://www.catherinemaclellan.com/music/​
Do let me know if I can bring you a ticket or hold on to one for you. ​And do tune in to the show this Sunday for lots of her powerful songs, and what is sure to be a really great conversation.

And hey, don’t forget to mark your calendar so you don’t miss out on the exciting Spring shows coming up at The Sunset Saloon!

Sunday, March 22 (matinee) – John Wort Hannam trio!

Friday, April 10 – Shannon Lyon!

Sunday, April 19 – Jory Nash!

Don’t forget, CKUW FunDrive is coming up soon. They’re good people doing great work. Show ’em some love!

New Damnwells!

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I’m more than a little obsessed at the moment with the new track from one of my very favourite bands in the world, The Damnwells. They released a new single and the artwork today for the new self-titled record, and I can’t get enough! Plus, I found out that they’re playing May 16 in St. Paul – that’s a Saturday AND it’s May long weekend, baby!

The new record comes out April 14, 2015!
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Listen to this while you soak it all in:

visit:
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St. Paul tickets

Hardcores & obsessives like me will want to check out the Chicago show, too

Playlist: Episode #578 Sunday, January 25, 2015

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A couple of eagerly awaited new releases kick things off. Then, one newly discovered release from last year got me to thinking about Ry Cooder, and a tribute ensued. We also heard some classics from days gone by, and looked forward to some shows to come.

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

2:00 – 2:30 pm

Christina Martin – Somewhere with You – It’ll Be Alright – CDN
James McMurtry – Copper Canteen – Complicated Game
James McMurtry – Forgotten Coast – Complicated Game
Brandi Carlile – The Eye – The Firewatcher’s Daughter
Brandi Carlile – The Chain – Sweetheart 2014

2:30 – 3:00 pm

Ron Sexsmith – Loving You – Carousel One – CDN
Andrew Combs – Foolin’ – All these Dreams
Blake Mills – Don’t Tell our Friends about Me – Heigh Ho
Ry Cooder – The Very Thing that Makes her Rich – Bop ’til You Drop
Ry Cooder – Always Lift Him Up/Kanaka Wai Wai – Chicken Skin Music
Ry Cooder – Get Rhythm – Get Rhythm
Little Village – The Action – Little Village

3:00 – 3:30 pm

The Warped 45s – Hurdle River Crossing – Matador Sunset – CDN
The Warped 45s – (Bring on that) New Depression – 10 Day Poem for Saskatchewan – CDN
Doug Paisley – Radio Girl – Strong Feelings – CDN
John Bottomley – The Healing Dream – The Healing Dream – CDN
Catherine MacLellan – Frost in the Hollows – The Raven’s Sun – CDN
Catherine MacLellan – True Love – recorded live on UMFM – CDN

3:30 – 4:00 pm

Del Barber – Yellowhead Road – Prairieography – CDN – WPG
Ian Tyson – Summer Wages – Cowboyography – CDN
John Prine – Bruised Orange (Chain of Sorrow) – Bruised Orange
The O’Kanes – When We’re Gone Long Gone – The O’Kanes
Kasey Chambers & Shane Nicholson – The House that Never Was – Rattlin’ Bones
Steve Earle & The Del McCoury Band – Yours Forever Blue – The Mountain

Podcast: December 14, 2014

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Jeremy’s along to spread some holiday cheer (and spit out some rather controversial statements near the end of the show. I think he must be adopted.) We’ve got some holiday favourites and some of this week’s upcoming shows to preview!

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Podcast: Steel Belted Radio – Dec. 11, 2014

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A bunch of soon-to-be-classics as we continue to look at the best of 2014, as well as some certified classics from years gone by!

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Podcast: December 7, 2014

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Another fine mix of new music, upcoming shows, a look at a great show that just happened, and a few songs for the season to get you feeling jolly and merry! Also, today is the 65th birthday of one of the greatest songwriters/performers of all time, Tom Waits!

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Podcast: Steel Belted Radio – Dec. 4, 2014

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We’re feeling a little bit festive, looking forward to some great upcoming concerts, and listening to some great music from this year as it heads to a close!

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Playlist: Episode #577 Sunday, January 18, 2015

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Lots of new & live stuff today, along with some classics and some news.

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

2:00 – 2:30 pm

Shannon Lyon – Crescent Beach – Lost Creek Recordings – CDN
JP Hoe – You’re so Bad – Indie Kitchen Sessions (live) – CDN – WPG
Melissa Payne – Bring Me Back – The Toque Sessions (live) – CDN
Christina Martin – It’ll Be Alright – It’ll Be Alright – CDN
Christina Martin – Falling for You – Sleeping with a Stranger – CDN
Dale Murray – Dream Mountain Dream – Dream Mountain Dream – CDN
Cuff the Duke – Listen to your Heart – Way Down Here – CDN

2:30 – 3:00 pm

Mike June – Let It Go – recorded live on UMFM
Mike June – The Darkness – recorded live at The Sunset Saloon
Jon Dee Graham – $100 Bill – recorded live at The Sunset Saloon
Jon Dee Graham – A Place in the Shade – Do Not Forget
Slaid Cleaves – One Good Year – Live At Blue Highways

3:00 – 3:30 pm

Jess Klein – If There’s A God – Learning Faith
Jess Klein – Little White Dove – Draw Them Near
Chloe Albert – Where Did I Go Wrong – Dream Catcher – CDN
Brandi Carlile – Way to You – XOBC
Cry Cry Cry – Fall on Me – Cry Cry Cry
Catherine MacLellan – Don’t Call Me Stranger – The Raven’s Sun – CDN
Steph Cameron – Sad-Eyed Lonesome Lady – recorded live on UMFM – CDN

3:30 – 4:00 pm

The New Basement Tapes – When I Get my Hands on You – Lost on the River
Fortunate Ones – Wherever You Go – The Bliss – CDN
Scott MacLeod – Never Too Late – Flicker and Fade – CDN
Gurf Morlix – The Dog I Am – Eatin’ at Me
Dan Mangan + Blacksmith – Mouthpiece – Club Meds – CDN
The Burning Hell – Amateur Rappers – People – CDN
Dan Mangan – My Name is Mathias – My Name is Mathias: a tribute to the songs of Mathias Kom – CDN