7 years after he last appeared on UMFM with us, Lindy returns with some great new songs and details on how fans can help him record and release them. We’ve got some sappy love songs for one of our favourite couples, we preview some incredible upcoming interviews and take a first listen to a couple of amazing new albums!
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As the weather cools off, the concert scene is heating up, and we’ve got plenty of hot shows to preview, including James McMurtry, Royal Wood, The Crooked Brothers, and the long-awaited return of our pal Lindy. We also preview the two sold-out Matt Andersen shows and debut his fine new album, as well as a bunch of other great new releases.
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Our pal Romi Mayes stops in to chat about her great new live record and the upcoming CD/LP/Documentary release show. We’ve got some more upcoming shows, more new music, and some unusually great T-Bar’s picks!
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Carter’s along to lighten the mood today on this somber date. We slipped in a few songs on the tenth anniversary of this dark day. We also paid tribute to Glen Campbell, sent out some birthday wishes & dedications, and, of course, some animal songs & trivia.
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T-Bar’s in the house today, so prepare yourself for some of T-Bar’s picks. We do have some great new music, some cool upcoming shows, and some classic alt. country for you as well.
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This Sunday on Tell the Band to Go Home, we have one of those special interviews that you won’t want to miss. I’ve interviewed some pretty notable folks on the show, but this is probably THE most intimidating interview I’ve ever done… James McMurtry returns to Winnipeg for the first time in 19 years on Oct. 1, and I’m so excited that I went and requested an interview, thinking that it was highly unlikely that he’d want to talk to a schmoe like me. After all, the guy doesn’t do many interviews, and he’s known for being a pretty tough customer. Hopefully I can soften him up or out-curmudgeon him and get some good radio out of it.
If you’re not familiar, McMurtry is one of those Texas songwriting legends that we are so inspired by. He comes by writing naturally, after all, his pappy is legendary novelist/screenwriter Larry McMurtry, who’s written such notable titles as Terms of Endearment, Lonesome Dove, and Brokeback Mountain. Since his 1989 John Mellencamp produced debut, James has built a reputation as one of America’s most respected songwriters. He’s feisty, political, and powerful. I risked life & limb, driving all the way to Chicago in January to see him twice, when he performed solo and acoustic at the legendary Old Town School of Folk Music. I was amazed by what a powerful guitar player he is, and the solo show allowed his lyrics to really shine through. Just days after I got back, he announced another string of shows, including a full-band show in Minneapolis in April. I couldn’t miss the opportunity to see him with a band, so I headed down and saw one of the most rockin’ shows I’ve ever seen. I brought home some souvenirs, and shared them on the website: http://tellthebandtogohome.
I can’t believe that he and his amazing band, The Heartless Bastards, are coming to our town on Oct. 1. I also can’t believe that I get to talk to him first, this Sunday. Get your tickets now for the concert, and make sure you’re close to the radio or our live Internet stream this Sunday!
And, in case you haven’t heard, a little less intimidating and even closer to home, I’m very pleased to welcome a wonderful singer/songwriter into my home on October 21, when Jory Nash returns to Winnipeg after an 8 year absence. Jory is a super-talented, wonderfully melodic and entertaining writer with 6 renowned albums under his belt. He regularly sells out Toronto’s hallowed Hugh’s Room (their version of the West End Cultural Centre) and has performed at concerts and festivals around North America. Sadly, he hasn’t visited Winnipeg since he came to visit The Wailin’ Jennys during the recording of their first album in 2003!
As if the music weren’t exciting enough, Jaine has once again promised to make some of her legendary homemade ice cream in honour of our guest. This time, we’ll be serving Heavenly Nash, for one night only. You get a sample just for coming out, and that alone is reason enough to join us.
We’re still hoping for some of our regulars to make their reservations, but we’d love to see some new folks out as well. Check out the full details on our website: http://tellthebandtogohome.
Thanks, now I’d better go do some advance research for an interview, for a change… Hope to hear from you soon!
Jeff
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McMurtry has indeed been known to run in the same circles as ol’ FJE, so we must enact the Fred Clause, which states that if for some reason an artist is too full of himself to talk to me, we don’t blame him, and we don’t make any excuses for him We do offer a money-back guarantee, so if you aren’t completely satisfied with what we pull off to fill the time, you get your entry fee back.
As the weather cools off, the concert scene is heating up, and we’ve got plenty of hot shows to preview, including James McMurtry, Royal Wood, The Crooked Brothers, and the long-awaited return of our pal Lindy. We also preview the two sold-out Matt Andersen shows and debut his fine new album, as well as a bunch of other great new releases.
Artist – Song title – Album Title – CDN=Canadian – WPG=Winnipeg artist
2:00 – 2:30 pm
Matt Andersen – Willie’s Diamond Joe – Coal Mining Blues – CDN
Matt Andersen – Baby I’ll Be There – Coal Mining Blues – CDN
Matt Andersen – Don’t Wanna Give In – Coal Mining Blues – CDN
Del Barber – As Far As I Can Tell – Love Songs for the Last 20 – CDN – WPG
Sunparlour Players – Green Thumb – Us Little Devils – CDN
Dan Mangan – About as Helpful as You Can Be without Being any Help at All – Oh Fortune – CDN
Elliott BROOD – Lindsay – Days Into Years – CDN
2:30 – 3:00 pm
Madison Violet – Cindy Cindy – The Good in Goodbye – CDN
James Hill – Hand Over My Heart – Man with a Love Song – CDN
Romi Mayes – Easy on You – Lucky Tonight – CDN – WPG
James McMurtry – Ruby and Carlos – Just Us Kids
James McMurtry – Levelland – Live in Aught-Three
3:00 – 3:30 pm
John Bottomley – For Everyone – The Crown of Life – CDN
John Bottomley – With a Little Help from Heaven – The Healing Dream – CDN
John Bottomley – Candle in the Dark – Blackberry – CDN
Royal Wood – Juliet – A Good Enough Day – CDN
Royal Wood – Thinking About – The Lost and Found EP – CDN
Lindy – Lake Winnipeg – recorded live on UMFM – CDN – WPG
Lindy – Witness – Suspension of Disbelief – CDN – WPG
3:30 – 4:00 pm
Scott Nolan – My My Hey Hey – Montgomery Eldorado – CDN – WPG
Hayes Carll – KMAG YOYO – KMAG YOYO (& other American Stories)
The Warped 45s – Live Bait – Matador Sunset – CDN
The Crooked Brothers – 17 Horses – Lawrence, Where’s Your Knife? – CDN – WPG
The Crooked Brothers – Another Sun – Lawrence, Where’s Your Knife? – CDN – WPG
Matt Andersen – If I Can’t Have You – Live from the Phoenix Theatre – CDN
Carter’s along to lighten the mood today on this somber date. We slipped in a few songs on the tenth anniversary of this dark day. We also paid tribute to Glen Campbell, sent out some birthday wishes & dedications, and, of course, some animal songs & trivia.
Artist – Song title – Album Title – CDN=Canadian – WPG=Winnipeg artist
2:00 – 2:30 pm
Colin Linden – Hook’s in the Water – Southern Jumbo – CDN
Gurf Morlix – Fishin’ In The Muddy – Fishin’ In The Muddy
Loudon Wainwright III – Big Fish – 40 Odd Years
Rheostatics – Fish Tailin’ – Introducing Happiness – CDN
Farmer Jason – Catfish Song – Rockin’ in the Forest
Farmer Jason w/Todd Snider – Moose on the Loose – Rockin’ in the Forest
2:30 – 3:00 pm
Todd Snider – If Tomorrow Never Comes – The Devil You Know
Jason & the Scorchers – Days of Wine and Roses – Halcyon Times
Jason Ringenberg w/Steve Earle – Bible and a Gun – All Over Creation
Steve Earle – Every Part of Me – I’ll Never Get Out of this World Alive
Imelda May – Kentish Town Waltz – Mayhem
Richard Thompson – 1952 Vincent Black Lightning – Live from Austin, TX
3:00 – 3:30 pm
Glen Campbell – A Better Place – Ghost on the Canvas
Glen Campbell – Any Trouble – Ghost on the Canvas
Glen Campbell – What I Wouldn’t Give – Ghost on the Canvas
Lisa Winn – Cover My Eyes – Out from Under – CDN
David Francey – Grim Cathedral – Skating Rink – CDN
John Hiatt – When New York Had Her Heart Broke – Dirty Jeans and Mudslide Hymns
3:30 – 4:00 pm
John Hiatt – I’ll Never Get Over You – The Tiki Bar Is Open
Martin Tielli – I’ll Never Tear You Apart – We Didn’t Even Suspect that He Was the Poppy Salesman – CDN
Rheostatics – Legal Age Life At Variety Store – Whale Music – CDN
Dan Walsh – Smokomotive – Virtusoso – CDN
Romi Mayes – Ball and Chain – Lucky Tonight – CDN – WPG
Chris Carmichael – Far Away Gone – Chris Carmichael – CDN – WPG
Ridley Bent – Cry – recorded live on UMFM – CDN – WPG
September is here, and our summer fun is coming to an end. We need some great music to chase away those blues, and today’s show is chock full of good stuff. We’ve got some new music, some requests & dedications, some creepy love songs, and a preview of the two upcoming Greg Macpherson CD release shows!
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September is here, and our summer fun is coming to an end. We need some great music to chase away those blues, and today’s show is chock full of good stuff. We’ve got some new music, some requests & dedications, some creepy love songs, and a preview of the two upcoming Greg Macpherson CD release shows!
Artist – Song title – Album Title – CDN=Canadian – WPG=Winnipeg artist
2:00 – 2:30 pm
Skydiggers – Radio Waves – Road Radio – CDN
Skydiggers – The Truth About Us – The Truth About Us – CDN
Andy Maize – It’s Not Alright – The History of Forgetting – CDN
Jim Bryson – Flowers – Where the Bungalows Roam – CDN
Tanya Davis – Eulogy for You and Me – Clocks and Hearts Keep Going – CDN
Catherine MacLellan – Keep on Fighting – Silhouette – CDN
Del Barber – Love Song For The Last 20 – Love Songs For The Last 20 – CDN – WPG
2:20 – 3:00 pm
Jory Nash – You Figured It Out – New Blue Day – CDN
Christina Martin – I Can Too – A House Concert – CDN
Danny Schmidt – Man of Many Moons – Man of Many Moons
Brock Zeman – Life Is Good – Ya Ain’t Crazy Henny Penny – CDN
3:00 – 3:30 pm
Whitehorse – I’m on Fire – Whitehorse – CDN
Reid Jamieson – Hello – Reido Radio – CDN
Andy Stochansky – 22 Steps – Five Star Motel – CDN
NQ Arbuckle – Sun’s Hanging Low – The Last Supper In A Cheap Town – CDN
Reid Jameison – Pretty Pictures – Staring Contest – CDN
Donal Hinely – Five Bucks – The Famous Rocket Cage
Ray Bonneville – Good Times – Bad Man’s Blood
3:30 – 4:00 pm
David Olney – $20 Serenade – Film Noir
Jeffrey Foucault – Starlight and Static – Horse Latitudes
Malcolm Holcombe – Those Who Wander – To Drink the Rain
Greg Macpherson – Party at Greg’s – recorded live on UMFM – CDN – WPG
Greg Macpherson – Buy a Ticket – Balanced on a Pin – CDN – WPG
Greg Macpherson Band – Slow Stroke – Good Times Coming Back Again – CDN – WPG
Greg Macpherson Band – Kingston – Night Flares – CDN – WPG
Greg Macpherson – First Class – Mr. Invitation – CDN – WPG