Podcast: January 26, 2014

At last we’re joined by Grant Davidson, who’s now going as Slow Leaves, and is building quite a buzz for his new EP and sound. Today he stopped by to chat about the project and play some of his terrific … Continue reading

March 18, 2007

The Four Horsemen Are Coming! The Four Horsemen Are Coming! Today’s show was pretty much devoted to one of the most amazing non-folk fest gatherings of songwriters this city has ever seen. The so-called “Four Horsemen” tour brings together four … Continue reading

February 11, 2007 – Matt Epp & Jesse DeNatale

Episode #197 First up some great new music. Then, another fabulous in-studio session, this time featuring Winnipeg’s own Matt Epp, and all the way from San Francisco, the amazing Jesse DeNatale. Download this episode (right click and save) Download this … Continue reading

Steel Belted Radio – January 25, 2007 – Stephen Fearing & Serena Ryder

Tonight, a very special treat as we were joined in the studio by one of Canada’s finest singer/songwriters, the great Stephen Fearing. As if that weren’t enough, we talked to the young and amazingly talented Serena Ryder on the phone. … Continue reading

Steel Belted Free Range Radio – January 18, 2007 – High & Lonesome Night

A tribute to the best live music venue in town, the Times Change(d) High & Lonesome Club which is celebrating its 6th anniversary this weekend with lots of great acts & the annual Whisky Awards. We also feature an interview … Continue reading

November 26, 2006

Wow, was that Grand Cariboo Opry good. ‘Nuff said. This weekend marks the 30th anniversary of the legendary Band’s legendary Last Waltz. That group’s impact on music was huge, so we looked at some of their work and some great … Continue reading

November 19, 2006

More celebration of the upcoming Grand Cariboo Opry. And, some tunes by my two current musical fixations: Tom Waits (in anticipation of his upcoming 3 CD set), and Gram Parsons (a belated birthday celebration.) Download this episode (right click and … Continue reading

November 12, 2006 – Barney Bentall

Christmas came early with the announcement of the brilliant Grand Cariboo Opry show coming up at the WECC. With so many of our favourites on board, we just have to celebrate with some songs. We were also joined by the … Continue reading

October 22, 2006 – Ken Beattie, Dustin Bentall, John Ellis, and Leeroy Stagger!

Sometimes a guy just gets lucky and ends up in the right place at the right time. Today was such a day. With the Western Canadian Music Awards & festival in town and a lot of great musicians hanging around … Continue reading

August 20, 2006

Some days, it’s really good to be me. This day was definitely one of those. This show featured a live, in-studio visit by the great singer/songwriter Bob Schneider from Austin, TX. Bob’s blend of pop, rock, hip-hop, and folk makes … Continue reading