March 9, 2008

This episode might make you a bit dizzy with all of the looking back and forward, but it’s worth the whiplash. We looked back at Stephen Fearing’s great show, Jeff Healey’s great career, and at one of the greatest Canadian … Continue reading

March 2, 2008

Music Month in Manitoba continues with one of the most solid weeks of shows we’ve seen in a very long time. It kicks off this afternoon with Hayes Carll playing live at Candor. Can’t miss that one, so this show … Continue reading

Playlists: Tell the Band to Go Home – February 2008

Episode #247 Sunday, February 3, 2008 2:00-4:30 pm central time CJUM 101.5 UMFM in Winnipeg, Manitoba www.umfm.com Some new music, a trip into the TTBTGH mail bag for some recent CD submissions, and a whole lot of great music in … Continue reading

February 24, 2008

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

February 17, 2008 – One for Willie P

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

Willie P. Bennett

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

February 10, 2008

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

February 3, 2008

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

Playlists: Tell the Band to Go Home – January 2008

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

January 27, 2008 – Martyn Joseph (2004 interview)

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