Commemorating the 40th anniversary of Gram Parsons’ death (a little late…), Kasey Chambers, upcoming shows, and all around great music!

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Steel Belted Radio has been on UMFM every Thursday for over 10 years now! We kicked it off with a special visit from the great Ron Sexsmith and it’s been an adventure ever since. Could something this unpredictable last another 10 years? Only time will tell. Until then, let’s celebrate 10 great years of guests, music, and losing friends.

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UMFM just turned 15 and next week Steel Belted Radio turns 10! We’ve got plenty to be excited about this week, along with those events, we’ve got the brand new album from Easton Stagger Phillips, and some great shows to look forward to!

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Does anybody actually read these descriptions? Seriously? Here’s what you need to know: I play great music, say stupid things, and press the wrong button a lot. Sometimes Ron calls in and says some weird things. I almost always make fun of Jared. That, my friends, is a recipe for success. So tune in. Or don’t. Whatever.

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New music! Classics! Tributes! Screw ups! You know, the usual.

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We’re getting set for this year’s exciting installment of The Trout Forest Music festival, and there’s a special kickoff show at Times Change(d) tonight. Joining us live in-studio are Uncle Thirsty, Mayor Matt Allen, and Geoff Berner who plays some great new songs.

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Tonight a special live visit from a promising roots-rockin-soul band called Pistol George Warren. They dropped in to introduce themselves and share some music the way they do it best, live. We also look back at last week’s amazing Hillside Festival in Guelph.

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We’ve got one more exciting local show, as well as a great festival lineup just up the Trans-Canada to preview. After that, a little bit of silly 90s nostalgia, featuring some of the more bluesy & rockin’ albums of my youth. We also expose the secret punk rock past of a few of our favourites.

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Heeeyyyyy babe, it’s the fourth of July… A bit of a celebration in honour of our friends down South to kick things off today. We’ve also got previews of two great upcoming shows, featuring Dan Bern and Shannon Lyon on this somewhat abbreviated episode.

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The 40th Winnipeg Folk Festival is now behind us, and it was a pretty great one. A bit of a look back at that before Sunday’s OFFICIAL wrapup episode. There are some dynamite summer shows coming up, and it’s our duty to tell you where you need to be in the next little while. Heed our advice!

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