It should come as no surprise to anyone who follows this show that we’re super excited about new music from Matthew Ryan. He’s definitely one of the most played artists on the show, and for good reason; he writes some of the most powerful, personal, amazing songs we’ve ever heard.
But this time around, there’s even more reason to be excited and to encourage you to buy his new song. He’s got an album coming out later on, but decided to do an early release of a song as a way of benefiting a dear friend of his, John Anderson, who’s nearing the end of his battle with ALS. It’s expensive and extra difficult to have such a debilitating disease in the U.S., so on top of the amazing toll it’s taking on John and his wife on an emotional and personal level, they’re having a hard time making ends meet as well. I can’t imagine how tough that all must be.
With some luck and support, John and his wife won’t have to worry quite so much. Every dollar raised from the sale of the song goes directly to them to help make life a little easier. The song costs $1, but if you can see it in your heart to pay more, you’ll be making things that much better. If you can pay more and encourage others to buy it, well, things just get more amazing all the time.
As with most Matthew Ryan songs, it took me a few listens to really appreciate how amazing the song is. If you don’t love it right away, give it time, and I promise you will. Every listen is an investment you’ll get back many times over.
I hope you’ll check out the song, support as much as you can, and spread the good word.
Chris Trapper www.christrapper.com
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!
Questions? RSVP? Fill out the contact form below!
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 songThis 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
Joy Kills Sorrow – Was It You – Wide Awake
Joy Kills Sorrow – Such Great Heights – Wide Awake
Joy Kills Sorrow – One More Night – This Unknown Science
Lake Street Dive – You Go Down Smooth – Bad Self Portraits
Lake Street Dive – Use Me Up – Bad Self Portraits
The Civil Wars – Talking in your Sleep – Between the Bars
Brandi Carlile – The Chain – Sweetheart 2014
Jason Collett & Zeus – Every Night – Sweetheart 2010
Neko Case – Buckets of Rain – Sweetheart 2005
Kathleen Edwards – A Face in the Crowd – Sweetheart
Matthew Ryan – Dam – May Day
Matthew Ryan – – An Anthem for the Broken – Boxers
NQ Arbuckle – My Baby – XOK
Bobby Bare Jr.’s Young Criminals’ Starvation League – Valentine – From the End of your Leash
Drive-By Truckers – Feb. 14 – A Blessing and a Curse
Alex Dezen – None of these Things – live recording
Alex Dezen – Death Metal and Disco – 1/4
Del Barber – Miles and Years – Love Songs for the Last 20
Dan Bern – Jane – Fleeting Days
The Crooked Brothers – There Ain’t No One – Postcard
Chuck Prophet – Just to See You Smile – Age of Miracles
Jeremy Messersmith – I Want to Be your One Night Stand – Heart Murmurs
Jeremy Messersmith – Tourniquet – Heart Murmurs
Old Man Luedecke – Baby We’d Be Rich – I Never Sang Before I Met You
Craig Cardiff – Radio No. 9 – Love Is Louder than all this Noise
Slow Leaves – Life of a Better Man – Second Chances
David Myles – I Will Love You – In the Nighttime
Andy Shauf – Drink My Rivers – The Bearer of Bad News
Andy Shauf – The Man on Stage – The Bearer of Bad News
Doug Paisley – Song My Love Can Sing – Strong Feelings
Blackie & The Rodeo Kings – Driftin’ Snow – South
Bruce Springsteen – We Shall Overcome – We Shall Overcome: The Seeger Sessions
Serena Ryder – Last Night I Had the Strangest Dream – If Your Memory Serves You Well
Steve Earle – Walking Down Death Row – If I Had a Song: The Songs of Pete Seeger
Richard Shindell – Waist Deep in the Big Muddy – Vuelta
Pete Seeger – This Land Is Your Land – American Favorite Ballads 1
Romi Mayes & Micah Erenberg interview
Micah Erenberg – untitled – live performance
Micah Erenberg – The Lifetime Blues – live performance
Romi Mayes – Lucky Tonight – Lucky Tonight
Slow Leaves – Life of a Better Man – Second Chances
Lydia Loveless – Chris Isaak – Somewhere Else
Lydia Loveless – They Don’t Know – Somewhere Else
A abbreviated episode to allow your intrepid host to rush off to see Devin Cuddy and Blue Rodeo at the MTS Centre! Couldn’t pass up the chance to play you some of the great new album from Matt Andersen, though, as well as new Alex Dezen!
Matt Andersen – So Easy – Weightless
Matt Andersen – The Fight – Weightless
Matt Andersen & Del Barber – Willie’s Diamond Joe – live recording
Del Barber – The Sparrow and the Crow – Prairieography
Alex Dezen – Werewolves (live acoustic) – 1/4 Sampler
Alex Dezen – Hellp – 1/4
The Damnwells – She’s The New York City Skyline – demo
Blue Rodeo – Rose Coloured Glasses – Outskirts
We’re pleased to present the premiere of one of the most eagerly anticipated albums of the year, Del Barber‘s Prairieography! Del’s crafted another gem of a record, and while we wait for the album to be released on Feb. 4 through True North Records, Del stops in to tell us all about it, spin some new songs from the album, and even play some live!
Artist – Title – Album
Del Barber – Hen House Manifesto – Headwaters
Del Barber – Living with a Long way to Go – Prairieography
Del Barber – Arianna – Prairieography
Del Barber – All that It Takes – Prairieography
Del Barber – Yellowhead Road – Prairieography
Del Barber – Big Smoke – live performance
Del Barber – Peter and Jenny Lee – live performance
Del Barber – Country Girl – Prairieography
Del Barber – Farewell, God Bless You, Goodbye – Prairieography
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!
Questions? RSVP? Fill out the contact form below!
Besides 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!)
Then 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!
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!
A celebration of the spirit of Outlaw Country, in honour of tonight’s Heartworn Highways workshop at The Park Theatre!
Artist – Title – Album
Blackie & The Rodeo Kings – Summertime’s Over – South
Blackie & The Rodeo Kings – Gotta Stay Young – South
Del Barber – Walking In A Straight Line – Prairieography
Johnny Cash – Folsom Prison Blues – The Legend
Nelson, Jennings, Cash, Kristofferson – Big River – Highwayman
Nelson, Jennings, Cash, Kristofferson – Born and Raised in Black and White – Highwayman 2
Waylon Jennings – Ain’t No God in Mexico – Honky Tonk Heroes
Willie Nelson – City of New Orleans – Super Hits
Kris Kristofferson – Me and Bobby McGee – Singer/Songwriter
Merle Haggard – I’m a Lonesome Fugitive – 16 Biggest Hits
Townes Van Zandt – Pancho & Lefty (Alternate 1972 Mix Without Strings And Horns) – Sunshine Boy: The Unheard Studio Sessions & Demos 1971 – 1972
Guy Clark – Desperadoes Waiting for a Train – Old No. 1
Steve Earle – I Feel Alright – I Feel Alright
Rodney Crowell – Ain’t Living Long like This – The Essential
Andrew Neville & The Poor Choices – Let ‘er Buck – Winnipeg: The HIgh & Lonesome Years Vol. IV
Andrew Neville & The Poor Choices – Poor Choices – Winnipeg: The HIgh & Lonesome Years Vol. IV
D. Rangers – Coughin’ Up Blood – We Stay High and Lonesome
The Corb Lund Band – Time to Switch to Whiskey – Five Dollar Bill
Fred Eaglesmith – 105 – Lipstick Lies & Gasoline
Mike Lynch – Road Map – Road Map
The Blue Shadows – (Born To Be) Riding Only Down – Lucky to Me
It should come as no surprise to anyone who follows this show that we’re super excited about new music from Matthew Ryan. He’s definitely one of the most played artists on the show, and for good reason; he writes some of the most powerful, personal, amazing songs we’ve ever heard.
Chris Trapper
