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(SOLD OUT!) Martyn Joseph Live @ Sunset Saloon, July 29! (SOLD OUT!)

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Please note, this show is currently SOLD OUT! Please let us know if you’d like to be placed on a waiting list in case spots open up (and they often do.)

The hits just keep on coming! Martyn was booked to come to town for two shows at The StuDome, but those sold out so quickly, he wanted to add another day, and once again, Management at The StuDome is throwing us a bone, and it’s a good one!

MJ-SOLDOUT-PosterMartyn Joseph
Live at The Sunset Saloon (House Concert, Westwood, Winnipeg)
7:30 pm
Suggested donation $25 (all money goes directly to this talented artist!)

If you wish, bring a drink for yourself, and/or a snack to share, but we’ve always got plenty of all of those on hand!
All are welcome (bring the kids, friends, family, people off the street, whatever)

We’re hoping for an outdoor show for this one (weather dependent.) We will update this page and send out information via Facebook, Twitter, and my email list (join by filling out the contact form below and stating that you wish to be added) closer to the show.

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Martyn also plays The StuDome in Crescentwood on July 30 & 31. Those shows are sold out, but if you really can’t make our show and want to be placed on a waiting list for one of the others, please fill out the contact form below and we’ll pass along your request.

Also check out Lynn Miles @ Sunset Saloon, Aug. 7!

Who could forget the first time that Martyn Joseph played the Winnipeg Folk Festival. It must have been 2002 or 2003. Here was this artist who’d had a successful pop career, signed to a major label, playing huge shows, opening for the likes of Chris DeBurgh and Celine Dion (seriously!), and he came to the festival only to be placed in a tiny, unsuitable tent outside of the music store, in some serious Manitoba heat. The way the sound was set up, Martyn couldn’t hear anything in the tent, so he had to step out of the tiny tent and into the blazing sun. He was 20 years into his remarkable career, and playing a show that could only be called humbling. But he did it masterfully. He quickly won over the crowd with his quick wit, undeniable Welsh charm, that strong guitar playing, a powerful, emotive voice, and those songs… what songs.

Martyn Joseph performs a live session for 101.5 UMFM.

Martyn Joseph performs a live session for 101.5 UMFM.

I’ve spoken to Martyn a number of times on UMFM, and every time feels uplifting and revealing. He’s truly one of my favourite interview guests, and someone that I love to talk to and learn from. In 2012, he was kind enough to spend an afternoon singing and chatting with me in UMFM’s live studio. Being that close to such a performance was a real highlight of my time at UMFM.

Check out the podcast featuring my interview and Martyn’s performances here.

Download tracks from Martyn’s live session here.

Seeing Martyn Joseph live is an experience like no other. I use the word ‘passionate’ far too often when describing Martyn, but it just fits so well. I’ve seen him get swept up in emotion on stage, both joyful and sad. I’ve seen him speak and motivate audiences like the best preacher. I’ve seen him silence a noisy room, and of course he can get a crowd singing and clapping along with ease.

Martyn Joseph at The Winnipeg Folk Festival, 2012

Martyn Joseph at The Winnipeg Folk Festival, 2012

Martyn’s songs are nothing if not honest. He isn’t afraid to wear his heart on his sleeve,telling heartwrenching songs of love and loss, joy and hope, and rallying against evil and injustice. He’s a champion of environmental and social causes, a man who exudes goodness, and isn’t afraid to try to motivate his audience to do good in the world. Seeing Martyn live, you feel like you know him well, and you probably do. Offstage, he’s gracious and kind, just what you’d expect.

He’s played the biggest festivals (he’s been a big hit at The Winnipeg Folk Festival a number of times over the years,) and has headlined big venues all over the place (he’s a regular headlining The West End Cultural Centre,) so it’s a rare and incredible treat to see him in an intimate house concert environment.

Martyn’s most recent album is “Tires Rushing By in the Rain,” an album of Bruce Springsteen covers. Here’s one that he’s been doing for years; it blows me away every time:

One of Martyn’s signature songs, about his home town, Cardiff, Wales:

On Martyn’s support of charities and causes close to his heart:

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Jon Dee Graham @ Sunset Saloon, June 17!

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The house concert hosting racket has been amazingly good to me over the past 5 years, so there’s no reason to expect that it could get even better, but it continues to! Our Old Pal Stu at CKUW‘s Twang Trust is bringing in some serious superstar performers this summer, and he’s sharing the wealth, so we get a piece of the action!

Jon Dee Graham, Live @ Sunset Saloon, June 17!

Jon Dee Graham, Live @ Sunset Saloon, June 17!

JON DEE GRAHAM 
with special guest from Austin, TX: MIKE JUNE
TUESDAY, JUNE 17, 7:30PM
THE SUNSET SALOON (House concert, Westwood, Winnipeg)

All are welcome (bring the kids, friends, family, or whoever might tag along!)

You can bring a beverage of your choice to enjoy or some food to share, but we’ll have plenty of both on hand, so it’s not necessary, so feel free to show up and enjoy whatever’s on hand!

*Space is limited, so RSVP early. Seating is limited, so some may stand/dance/move around.

You should also check out Martyn Joseph live at The Sunset Saloon, July 29!

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What’s more, this is just Night #1 of JDG’s 3 Night / 3 Venue House Concert Tour of Winnipeg! 

Night #2 will be at The StuDome in Crescentwood. Jon Dee will be performing accompanied by another acclaimed Austin artist, Mike June who will also perform an opening set.

A special treat on Night #3 will be a bonus closing-set at River City Social Club (Point Douglas) with an all-star Winnipeg backing band featuring Corb Lund‘s secret weapon, Grant Siemans on guitar, Twisty on bass and Corndog on drums!

Admission is a suggested donation of $20 each night. Anyone who attends all three nights of the tour will receive a $10 discount on the series – $50 for all 3 nights. And trust me – all good-hearted people need to be there all 3 nights! 

It’s understandable if you don’t know Jon Dee’s name, but if you ask any musician, you’ll get an enthusiastic response. Graham started out in legendary punk band The Skunks, went on to play for a long time with Alejandro Escovedo in The True Believers, was a member of The Resentments, played backing John Doe (X) and Kelly Willis and has added his talents to records by the likes of The Gourds and James McMurtry. In short, Jon Dee is a true musicians’ musician, but non players will be dazzled by his talents as well.

First and foremost, he’s a powerful guitar player who can hold his own alongside anyone, but he’s also a great singer with a unique, gruff voice, and a masterful songwriter, revered by many (see the great 2008 Jon Dee tribute CD, “Big Sweet Life,” featuring Matt the Electrician, Bob Schneider, James McMurtry, and many more.)

In a town full of legends, Austin, TX, Jon Dee Graham is one of the most respected. He holds down two weekly residencies at the legendary Continental Club. On Wednesdays, he plays a rockin’ set with his band, just before James McMurtry takes over for his weekly set. On Sunday nights, he hosts Jon Dee Graham and friends at The Continental Gallery. I had the immense pleasure of attending both last year, and they’re memories that will stay with me forever, two very different, but equally amazing shows.

Here’s a moment from the Jon Dee & Friends show I saw, featuring some unexpected Winnipeg content:

If I ever get tired of songs like “Holes” or “Laredo (Small Dark Something,)” I’ll know that I’ve given up on life and it’s time to move on. I’d travel just about anywhere to see this guy, but incredibly, I will get to see him in my living room.

Seriously, DO NOT MISS THIS SHOW!

Need more convincing? Watch these (and more!)

One of Jon Dee’s most requested and amazing songs:

Watch a full show featuring his rockin’ band!

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Sunparlour Players Rock the Sunset Saloon, May 5!

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This show is now SOLD OUT! You can request a spot on the waiting list and hope some folks drop out, but at this point, I’m kind of hoping some folks drop out so we’ll have enough room!

If you snoozed and losed, then you obviously haven’t joined the handy-dandy email list (which you can do via the contact page) and you haven’t subscribed to have new posts on this site delivered directly to you (which you can do in the menu on the left hand side of the page). We’ve got more amazing shows to come, so sign up or check in often!

They say that lightning never strikes the same place twice, I say SCREW THAT! A year and a half ago I took a chance and invited my favourite live band in the world to stop by my house and play some songs. Much to my amazement and delight, they went for it! And since they were travelling across the country again this spring, and appeared to be driving back from Alberta to Ontario with no stops in between, I had to throw caution to the wind and see if they might be willing to do it again. Well, what do you know, here we go again!

Sunparlour Players

Monday, May 5, 2014
7:30 pm
Sunset Saloon (house concert, west Winnipeg)
$20-25 suggested donation (all proceeds to the artists)

All are welcome (bring the kids, friends, family, or whoever might tag along!)
You can bring a beverage of your choice to enjoy or some food to share, but we’ll have plenty of both on hand, so it’s not necessary, so feel free to show up and enjoy whatever’s on hand!

*Space is limited, so RSVP early. Seating is limited, so some may stand/dance/move around.

Questions? RSVP? Fill out the contact form below!

It’s easy to misjudge Sunparlour Players when you first see their setup, because they’re playing seated and have a variety of acoustic instruments on stage. You might expect something folky and laid back, and they can do that really well, but what they do best is ROCK like very few bands can. Andrew and Rosie are absolute masters of dynamics, they can go from soft, tender, and haunting to an all out wall of sound within a song. They can go from interesting & introspective to full out dance party and back again, and it all makes perfect sense.

I’ve seen other live bands try to follow these guys, and they all have to raise their game to hold their own. There simply isn’t another live band as interesting and amazing as Sunparlour Players, so you simply have to see them to really understand.

They do, however, have four terrific albums which have been great all along (their debut, Hymns for the Happy remains one of my very favourite albums) but there has been a growth and evolution that has brought them to their latest masterpiece, the recently released album, The Living Proof. If you haven’t heard that one yet, be sure to get in on this show and pick up a copy before all of your friends list it on those year-end best-of lists; I can’t imagine how a situation where it wouldn’t end up on mine this year. I’ve had it on repeat since my first listen.

They’re right at home on big stages at festivals and theatres across the country. Recently they blew away a crowd at Winnipeg’s hallowed music hall, The West End Cultural Centre, and they’ve been wowing crowds at other theatres and large music clubs ever since. It’s a rare and amazing opportunity to see this powerful band in such an intimate environment, so even if you saw them recently, this is one you won’t want to miss!

Check out the first single and the leadoff track from the new album:

Here are the boys in action at WECC, April 17. They rocked so much, the video’s pretty distorted. It’ll sound much better in person!

Classic title track from their first album, Hymns for the Happy:

Here’s a special treat for you. Here’s a recording of Sunparlour Players live at The Sunset Saloon, Oct. 29, 2012! Download, unzip, drop into iTunes or your favourite player, and enjoy!

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Shannon Lyon @ Sunset Saloon, April 26, 2014!

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Catch Shannon at The Sunset Saloon, April 26, 2014!

Catch Shannon at The Sunset Saloon, April 26, 2014!

Shannon Lyon
House Concert
Saturday, April 26, 2014
8:00 Suggested donation $15-20 (price flexible, all proceeds to a talented musician making his way across this vast country)
If you wish, bring a drink for yourself, and/or a snack to share, but we’ve always got plenty of all of those on hand!
All are welcome (bring the kids, friends, family, people off the street, whatever)
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Shannon Lyon website

Download Shannon Lyon music (pay what you want, but we highly encourage you to pay!)

Twice before, I’ve been lucky enough to welcome one of my all-time favourite singer/songwriters to my house, as Shannon Lyon made stops in some joker’s back yard in 2012 and 2013! Hearing some of my all time favourite songs in my own backyard was a dream come true, and everyone who attended raved about the show afterward.

Well, we’re excited to welcome Shannon back again this year, and this time, it’ll probably be indoors, and shouldn’t compete with any vacation plans!

For those unfamiliar (you poor souls), Shannon Lyon is a Canadian producer, musician and singer-songwriter. Born in Uxbridge, Ontario, Canada, Lyon began his musical career in Kitchener, Ontario in the early 90’s forming his first band Strange Days (1990-1993) recording one album entitled ‘Life Aint Easy’ produced by Nelson McCrossan. During this time Lyon also started his low-key solo career and released his first solo studio album entitled ‘Buffalo White’ in 1994 which was recorded by friend Bill Braun.

Since 1994 Lyon has released ten studio albums and has received critical acclaim and commercial success in Europe, North America and Australia.

Lyon was the first Canadian signed to Richard Branson’s post Virgin Records label V2 in 2004(becoming label mates with The White Stripes and Paul Weller) with the release of the critically acclaimed album ‘Wandered’ which was recorded in a 17th century farmhouse in the south of Holland with Dutch producer Bj Baartmans. Wandered was released in Australia on Collision records and in Europe on Inbetweens Records.

In 2003 Lyon signed with Canadian Roots label Busted Flat Records (Matt Anderson, Jay Semko, Paul MacLeod), a roots music label founded in 2002 by Mark Logan and based in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. Busted Flat has released 5 of Lyon’s albums to date. (Bound, Safe Inside, Someday Mourning, El Sol, and Broken Things).

Lyon moved to Holland in 2000 and spent the better part of a decade living and touring in Spain, Germany, France and The Netherlands. Lyon is currently located in Canada.

Lyon has toured and shared the stage in Europe, Australia, USA and Canada with such artists as Lucinda Williams, Richard Buckner, Jay Farrar, Ray LaMontagne, Blue Rodeo and Bruce Cockburn.

“When I hear Shannon, I hear the rhythms of the Midnight Cowboy, the harmonies of an earth-bound angel, the acoustic guitar that knows the pain of a heart, the steel guitar that stirs the lonely and restless lovers. But most of all I hear the voice that echoes Earle, Farrar and Buckner, a voice that haunts you like a heavy fog on a barren field on a cool October morning.”
Bob Egan (Blue Rodeo, Wilco)

Some highlights from last year’s show:

Here’s a live clip, shot outdoors with lots of mosquitoes

Here’s a live performance of the title track to his most recent release, “Broken Things.”

Here’s a rockin’ live track featuring his great Berlin band:

The first time Shannon visited us, I blew it and interrupted before Shannon could play this as an encore. Believe me, I won’t do that again!

Here’s a beauty we did get to hear:

Chris Trapper @ Sunset Saloon, April 1, 2014

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Live at Sunset Saloon (house concert, West Winnipeg)
Tuesday, April 1, 2014
7:30
Suggested donation $15-20
All are welcome (bring the kids, friends, family, people off the street, whatever)
As usual, you can bring a beverage of your choice or food to share, but we’ll have plenty of both on hand, so feel free to enjoy whatever’s on hand!

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After a very popular, memorable, and successful show last year, we’re super pleased to welcome back Chris Trapper. His show was funny, engaging, moving, and always entertaining. Many of the songs performed last year made it onto Chris’ new CD, Technicolor, so  I hope you’ll come out and pick up a copy and hear what new material he’s already performing.

I became rather obsessed with this great song after last year’s show. It’s a beauty, and it now has a touching video:

Like many Winnipeggers, my first knowing exposure to Chris Trapper came when he opened for Folk Festival favourite Martin Sexton at the Walker Theatre in 2009. He won us over with his wit, charm, and wonderful songs. But you’re likely familiar with some of his other work, without even knowing it. He co-wrote 7 songs with Great Big Sea, including their big hit “Sea of No Cares.” He’s had songs on some big movie soundtracks, including the Grammy Award nominated soundtrack to “August Rush,” as well as multiple TV show placements. He is also the leader of successful rock band The Push Stars.

I got to see and hear a lot more of him at The Edmonton Folk Festival in 2010, where he became fast friends with Colin Hay (Men at Work,) and won over a lot of new fans at that very prestigious festival.

He’s got a hectic touring schedule, a lot of great songs, and many amusing stories from along the way. I know you’ll enjoy yourself if you come see Chris in our friendly, intimate environment.

Official Bio:

CHRIS TRAPPER began his career as the front man for late-90’s alternative rock band THE PUSH STARS (Capitol Records).  With four CD releases and several high profile national tours — including a run with Matchbox Twenty — The Push Stars served to establish Chris as an authentic talent.

As a modern day singer /songwriter, Chris is most known for his song This Time, the #1 selling song on the Grammy nominated soundtrack for AUGUST RUSH (Robin Williams, Jonathan Rhys Meyers /Warner Bros Pictures).

The new CD (released October 18, 2013), Technicolor, is a collection of 17 songs written and performed by Chris Trapper.  This new work was Produced, Recorded, Mixed and Mastered by Brad Young at BKY Music, Boston, USA.  Focus tracks include the title track ‘Technicolor‘ and ‘Northwest Sun‘ and ‘The Accident‘.

Chris Trapper’s music can best be described as lyrically driven roots-pop with a knack for telling everyday stories filled with extra-ordinary characters.

“Every record tells a story. For me, much more than gimmicks, my albums are like diary entries, or truthful accounts of where I’m at in life. I suppose that might be the same for most songwriters, but in the spectrum of the music business, it’s still an animal that’s nearly extinct.”   Chris Trapper  

In the Spring of 2013 Chris performed a duet with his songwriting idol JOHN PRINE at the Portsmouth Songwriter Festival.

In 2012 and 2013 Chris toured North America and the UK with multi platinum songwriter COLIN HAY.

“His humble sense of humility is what makes Trapper’s songs so strong… He makes you feel like you are the person he’s singing about.  The Few & the Far Between is another strong addition to the Chris Trapper/Push Stars catalog.” Popdose

The New York Times calls his work “classic pop perfection.”

A prolific songwriter, Chris can boast high profile film placements including There’s Something About Mary (Ben Stiller, Cameron Diaz), The Devil Wears Prada (Meryl Streep), Say It Isn’t So (Heather Graham) and Gun Shy (Sandra Bullock, Liam Neeson) as well as significant television placements including All My Children, Women’s Murder Club, Malcolm In The Middle, a coveted placement in George Clooney’s final episode of ER, the theme song for WB Networks dramedy Pepper Dennis and a cameo on-screen appearance with the show’s star, Rebecca Romjin.

A respected songwriter of the highest caliber, Chris has written 7 songs with/for Canadian band GREAT BIG SEA, including their #1 single “Sea Of No Cares” from the certified-platinum Sea Of No Cares CD.  Great Big Sea covered Trapper’s song “Everything Shines” and their version served as the debut single off their certified-gold Road Rage CD album. Chris’ songwriting collaborations with Great Big Sea earned him two prestigious SOCAN awards. Rob Thomas of Matchbox Twenty and Antigone Rising have performed other notable versions of Trapper’s songs.

Trapper’s live show is a favorite among fans of alt–acoustic music. His on–stage persona is warm and inclusive, his organic understanding of classic pop melody, infectious. Audience members seem to particularly appreciate the lighthearted moments with the ukulele.

“It’s an incredibly rare musician, particularly in the world of popular music, who is able to forge a career based on quiet dignity and steadfast integrity.” – The Buffalo News

http://www.christrapper.com

If music doesn’t work out, Chris is considering a run for office:


Let’s make sure it doesn’t come to that!

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February 9, 2014 on TTBTGH

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It’s going to be a mighty busy day today on the show. I sure hope we can fit it all in.

We’ll chat with the amazing Mary Gauthier, who returns to town on Feb. 20 for a reunion performance with Scott Nolan & Joanna Miller, who spent a lot of time on the road operating as Mary’s opening act and backing band. They haven’t done that in quite some time, so it’ll be a great treat to see them team up once again. This show stopped in town last summer, and it was one of the most amazing shows of the year, and there’s no reason to believe that this one will be any different.

Coming up on Saturday, Feb. 15 is the sad, sixth anniversary of the death of my favourite songwriter of all, Willie P Bennett. We always try to commemorate the day and do our best to keep Willie’s songs and spirit alive. This year, we’ve got a little extra help. Former Winnipegger Jaxon Haldane is behind The Willie P Bennett Legacy Project, which has photos, stories, and great artists covering Willie’s songs, which you can download for FREE! I’m so pleased that this is happening. We’re going to chat with Jaxon today about Willie, the project, and what the heck he’s doing living in Oklahoma!

There are some dynamite shows to preview this week, inclduing the return of the great David Myles along with Matt Andersen, The Wilderness of Manitoba, and Andy Shauf!

Plus I just discovered a couple of albums that are really impressing me, one from Parker Millsap, and a dynamic duo called Sugar & The Hi-Lows!

Oh, if only we had more time…

Tune in and see what all we can fit!

Tonight on Steel Belted Radio – Del Barber’s Prairieography!

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delbarber_prairieography_72dpiTonight on Steel Belted Radio on 101.5 UMFM, Del Barber stops in between tour dates to discuss his upcoming album Prairieography, which will be released Feb. 4 on respected label True North Records! You can pre-order the album now for a great low price!

It’s an exciting time for this young troubadour, and we’re pleased as can be that he’s found the time to come and chat and debut new songs from the album!

I’m a big fan of this guy, it’s true, but I think this album should do HUGE things for Del, and I’m eager to show you why. Please make sure you catch this special event TONIGHT on UMFM at 6:30 pm central! Listen live online!

Check out the snazzy changes to his website!

 

Matt Epp @ Sunset Saloon, Jan. 19, 2014

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Sunday, January 19, 2014
2:00 pm matinée!
$15-20 suggested donation (all proceeds to the artists)
All are welcome (bring the kids, friends, family, or whoever might tag along!)
As usual, you can bring a beverage of your choice to enjoy or some food to share, but we’ll have plenty of both on hand, so it’s not necessary, so feel free to show up and enjoy whatever’s on hand!

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music - 01Besides being a super talented musician, a true man of the world, and an undisputed rising star, Matt Epp is one of the most genuine, sweet people you’ll ever meet. If you’ve run across Matt, chances are he gave you his dazzling smile and a warm embrace.

After making a name for himself producing skateboarding videos, Matt Epp came to Winnipeg, started putting out music, and never looked back. He first came to our attention with his solo debut after parting with the group Hired Help, who put out an album under the name of Fired Help. His debut revealed a songwriter who was spiritual, personal, and passionate. His revealing, intimate songs found an audience quickly, and he rode his skateboard up to UMFM for the first of many visits. (He still proudly holds the title of “Only Singer/Songwriter to Show up on a Skateboard!”) His passion and determination were overwhelming and infectious. It was hard not to want to support someone with such a desire to travel around singing his songs.

The releases came steadily after that, and each one showed immense growth. His fourth album in as many years, “Safe or Free” featured duets with established stars Jesse DeNatale and Eliza Gilkyson (Emmylou Harris was a possibility, but timing didn’t work out!)

music - 02Then he hooked up with a powerful band, The Amorian Assembly, and his career grew by leaps and bounds. He spent a lot of time in Spain, France, and all over Europe and North America, and gained a following wherever he took his charming and captivating show.

His latest album, Learning to Lose Control, was produced by Jamie Candiloro, a name that might not mean much to you until you find out that he previously worked with folks like R.E.M and Ryan Adams – not too shabby! The album also includes a co-write and duet with Serena Ryder, who provides the perfect partner for Matt’s voice. That song, “When You Know,” is one of the most infectious and amazing songs of last year. It spent a long time on the CBC 2 Top 20 Countdown, and was repeatedly acknowledged as the song with “Most Online Votes” from friends and fans. The guy’s got a lot of them.

Matt made a special guest appearance at The Sunset Saloon in 2013 when he dropped in to sing with Christina Martin & Dale Murray, so it’s a great pleasure to welcome Matt for his own show this year!

This is a special Sunday afternoon matinée, going head-to-head with Tell the Band to Go Home on UMFM (I’m going to bug Jared to see if it’s at all possible to do the show live on location…). This is something I wouldn’t normally do, but the last time Matt was scheduled to come into the station to perform on the show, I stood him up because I was negotiating to buy the Saloon! He was kind and gracious, and it’s thanks to him that The Sunset Saloon even exists (kind of.)

Folks, spend a Sunday afternoon with a guy who you’ll surely want to form a lasting friendship with. Be here for this great event!

Matt Epp – Use Your Head from HEAVYWEATHER on Vimeo.

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2013 in review!

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One more year end list for you, this time, it’s a little more scientific and objective than the others, but as usual, it’s absolutely meaningless! But fun!

Here are some nifty stats (and fireworks!) connected to tellthebandtogohome.com last year: http://jetpack.me/annual-report/19852641/2013/

Thanks for visiting, supporting, and just being out there.

Live Shows 2013

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For the sake of my fading memories, I always put together a list of all of the shows I’ve attended each year. Here’s the collection from 2013. Highlights to come.

Jan. 24 – Grace Potter & The Nocturnals w/Langhorne Slim – The Venue – Fargo, ND

Jan. 26 – Hannah Georgas – Park Theatre

Feb. 1 – Radney Foster – Gruene Hall – New Braunfels, TX

Feb. 2 – Shinyribs – Billy’s Ice House – New Braunfels, TX

Feb. 3 – Jon Dee Graham & Friends ( ) – Continental Gallery – Austin, TX

Feb. 4 – Bob Schneider’s Lonelyland & K Phillips – Saxon Pub – Austin, TX

Feb. 5 – James McMurtry – Continental Gallery – Austin, TX
Feb. 5 – Alejandro Escovedo – Continental Club – Austin, TX
Feb. 5 – The Happen-Ins – Continental Club – Austin, TX

Feb. 6 – Jon Dee Graham – Continental Club – Austin, TX
Feb. 6 – James McMurtry – Continental Club – Austin, TX

Feb. 7 – The Hard Pans – Stubb’s
Feb. 7 – John Moreland – Saxon Pub – Austin, TX

Feb. 8 – Ray Bonneville (w/Gurf Morlix on bass!) – Austin, TX

Feb. 14 – Dustin Bentall & Lindi Ortega – Park

Feb. 20 – Justin Rutledge – Park

(Feb. 28 – Express & Co – SBR)

(March 7 – New Country Rehab – SBR)
March 7 – New Country Rehab – Times

(March 24 – Red Moon Road – SBR)

March 25 WHITNEY ROSE & The DEVIN CUDDY BAND – StuDome

March 27 – Express and Company – Sunset Saloon

March 28 – Express and Company – River City Social Club

March 29 – Lucero w/ Shovels & Rope – Park

April 2 – Two Hours Traffic w/ Rah Rah – Park

April 5/6 – Corin Raymond & The Sundowners – Times

April 8 – Chris Trapper @ Sunset Saloon

APr 9 – Oh Susanna House Concert @ Mike’s

Apr 17 – Todd Snider – NOT!

Apr 26 – Ridley Bent Pre-release

Apr 28 Christina Martin & Dale Murray

May 6 – Paul Kelly – Windsor Hotel

May 10 Ben Kyle – Sunset Saloon

May 11 – Skydiggers – West End Cultural Centre

May 13 Amy Rigby & Wreckless Eric – StuDome

May 21 Fish and Bird with guests Kacy and Clayton, & JD Edwards – Park Theatre

May 25 Shotgun Jimmie & Canon Bros. – Park Theatre
May 25 – The Wind Ups – Times Change(d)

May 31 – A Damn Fine Fundraiser – Grant Siemens featuring Andrew Neville and the Poor Choices, Son del Norte – Times Change(d)

June 18 July Talk – Park

June 20 NATHAN MUSIC CO. – Times Change(d)

June 21 Animal Parts (Joshua Cockerill) @ Sunset Saloon

June 28 Odds @ Sunset Saloon!!

July 4 Mike Lynch – River City Social Club

July 5 Shannon Lyon- Bruce’s Fire Hall

July 6 Shannon Lyon Sunset Saloon

July 7 Dan Bern’s Wilderness Song – West End Cultural Centre

July 10-14 Winnipeg Folk Fest – Birds Hill Park

July 19 Mike Lynch w/Cheering for the Bad Guy – Times Change(d)

July 22 Mary Gauthier w/Scott Nolan & Joanna Miller – Park Theatre

July 26-28 Hillside Festival – Guelph, ON

Aug 1 – Pistol George Warren – SBR
Aug 1 – Pistol George Warren – Times

August 4 – Alternative Folk Festival – Gimli Park – JP Hoe, Nathan, The Duhks

Aug 8 Washboard Hank and Geoff Berner – Times Change(d)

Aug 9-11 Trout Forest Music Festival – Ear Falls, ON

Aug 14 Tannis Slimmon & Lewis Melville – Sunset Saloon

Aug 18 Pistol George Warren – Backyard BBQ/Pot Luck! – StuDome

Sept 7 Romi Mayes w/Paul Reddick – Times Change(d)

Sept 11 David Myles – Park Theatre
Sept 11 – Scott Cook – Rose ‘n Bee

Sept 15 – Elliott Brood 10 Year Anniversary Exclusive Winnipeg Show – Times Changed High & Lonesome Club

Sept. 20 – The Windups w/Greg Arcade – Times Change(d)
Sept 20 – Pat Lepoidevin – Rose ‘n Bee

Sept 21 – JD Edwards Band – Value Village Party

Sept 28 – Del Barber: Live at the Five Prairie Giants Premiere – The Rachel Browne Theatre

Oct. 8 – Lee Harvey Osmond – West End Cultural Centre

Oct 5 – Rose Cousins – West End

Oct. 11 – Scott Nolan Band – Bella Vista

Oct. 15 – David Francey – Park Theatre

Oct. 16 – Deer Tick w/ Robert Ellis – West End Cultural Centre

Oct. 18 – David Essig (not) – Mike’s
Oct. 18 – Scott Nolan Band – Bella Vista

Oct. 20 – The Bonaduces & Kalle Mattson – Park Theatre

Oct. 23 – The Harpoonist & the Axe Murderer – Park Theatre

Oct. 25 – TRUCKIN’ AN TOE TAPPIN’ TUNES GALORE w/Rob Vaarmayer – River City Social Club

Oct. 26 – Frank Turner – Garrick

Oct. 28 – Brock Zeman – 555 Osborne

Oct. 29 – Matt Mays w/Adam Baldwin – Park Theatre

Nov. 2 – Joshua Cockerill’s ANIMAL PARTS – StuDome

Nov. 4 – July Talk w/ Thomas D’Arcy – West End

Nov. 5 – Dixie Chicks & Charlie Mars – MTS Centre

Nov. 9 – Al Simmons’ “Family Theatre Show” – West End Cultural Centre

Nov. 11 – Brock Zeman – Sunset Saloon

Nov. 14 – Richard Thompson, Emmylou Harris, and Rodney Crowell – Walker Theatre

Nov. 21 – Barney Bentall & the Grand Cariboo Opry – West End

Dec. 3 – Dustin Bentall & The Smokes w/ The Matinee – Park Theatre

Dec. 6 – Carefree Highway, A 75th Birthday Tribute to Gordon Lightfoot – West End

Dec 13 – Scott Nolan & Joanna Miller North/South Album Release Party w/William Prince – Park Theatre

Dec. 20 – Blue Meanies – The Pyramid

Dec. 21 – Al Simmons – MTYP

Dec. 22 – Greg MacPherson album release – Union Sound Hall