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Folk Roots Radio is a syndicated radio show hosted and produced by Jan Hall that focuses on bringing new folk, roots and blues music and the voices of upcoming and independent artists to the airwaves. Visit us online at https://folkrootsradio.com.
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Episode 621 - We're All About The Music! (Love Is *#!$^ Edition) from 2022-02-09T14:19:57
We're all about love on Episode 621 of Folk Roots Radio. We have some straight up love songs in there, alongside looking for love songs and break-up songs - and some songs that take you on a differ...
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Episode 620 - Annie Sumi in Conversation - Solastalgia from 2022-02-06T13:05:29
We’ve given over the whole of Episode 620 of Folk Roots Radio to another in-depth interview as Ontario based singer-songwriter Annie Sumi joins us for an incredibly thought-provoking and inspiring ...
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Episode 619 - feat. Raine Hamilton - Brave Land & More New Releases from 2022-02-04T19:54:57
Raine Hamilton (they/them) joins us on Episode 619 of Folk Roots Radio to chat about their new concept album "Brave Land", a chamber-folk recording that speaks to both courage and wisdom, inspired ...
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Episode 618 - feat. Caroline Marie Brooks - Everything At The Same Time & More New Releases from 2022-02-01T14:18:07
Caroline Marie Brooks, from Canadian harmony trio Good Lovelies, joins us on Episode 618 of Folk Roots Radio to chat about her first solo album "Everything At The Same Time", a wonderful recording ...
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Episode 617 - feat. The Fretless - Open House & More New Releases from 2022-01-31T15:55:46
Karrnnel Sawitsky, from fine Canadian string quartet The Fretless, joins us on Episode 617 of Folk Roots Radio to chat about the band's latest recording, the guest vocalist collaboration “Open Hous...
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Episode 616 - We're All About The Music! (The Turning Year Edition) from 2022-01-15T21:18:37
Join us on Episode 616 of Folk Roots Radio for another hour of great new music, and a selection of songs that have a little bit of a new start feel about them. As we settle into a new year, we want...
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Episode 615 - Our Favourite Albums Of 2021! from 2022-01-12T14:39:02
They are finally here – Our Favourite Albums of 2021! One of the best things about doing a radio show is getting loads of great music to listen to each week. One of the hardest things to do though ...
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Episode 614 - Christa Couture In Conversation - To Us from 2022-01-03T12:44:44
We have another wonderful interview to share with you on Episode 614 of Folk Roots Radio. Award-winning singer-songwriter, writer and broadcaster Christa Couture joins us for an in-depth conversati...
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Episode 613 - Peter Chapman in Conversation - Fallen Tree Records from 2021-12-30T13:12:02
Ever wondered what it takes to run a record label? Peter Chapman joins us on Episode 613 of Folk Roots Radio to chat about Fallen Tree Records, the fantastic Edmonton AB based boutique label he fou...
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Interview - Kay Howl chats about her first album as a solo artist "Pink Trees" from 2021-12-29T21:10:10
Kay Howl first landed on our radar as the driving force behind the South Western Ontario duo The Oh Chays, who also featured Mike Sugar Authier on guitar, percussion and backing vocals. Known for t...
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Interview - T. Buckley chats about his second solo recording "Frame By Frame" from 2021-12-29T18:50:30
“Frame By Frame” is the second solo recording from Calgary AB based singer-songwriter T. Buckley and the follow up to 2018’s “Miles We Put Behind”, which was nominated for a 2020 Canadian Folk Musi...
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Interview - Joe Nolan chats about fantastic new album "Scrapper" from 2021-12-29T18:30:26
In March 2020, Joe Nolan was coming off a fantastic year in music – a very well deserved nomination for a Canadian Folk Music Award for his album “Drifters” (2020) and he’d played something like 17...
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Episode 612 - We're All About The Music! (Find Your Place Edition) from 2021-12-23T22:10:12
We have another hour of great new releases to share with you on Episode 612 of Folk Roots Radio. 2021 has been another banner year for music - and much of it from independent artists, who rarely ge...
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Episode 611 - Bruce Cockburn In Conversation - Greatest Hits 1970 - 2020 from 2021-12-13T15:12:33
Bruce Cockburn joins us on Episode 611 of Folk Roots Radio for a wonderful in-depth conversation about his new career spanning retrospective, “Greatest Hits 1970-2020”, a double CD set featuring 30...
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Episode 610 - A Good Lovelies Christmas & A Happy Hanukkah! from 2021-12-07T14:01:20
It’s getting close to 'that time of year'. We know that because wonderful vocal trio Good Lovelies, that’s Caroline Brooks, Kerry Ough and Sue Passmore are about to hit the road on their 16th Chris...
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Episode 609 - feat. John Wort Hannam - Long Haul & More New Releases from 2021-12-02T13:43:35
We’re heading back to Alberta for another interview on Episode 609 of Folk Roots Radio. This time around we are in Lethbridge to chat to John Wort Hannam about his new album “Long Haul”. The follow...
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Episode 608 - We're All About The Music! (Moving Up To Awesome Edition) from 2021-12-01T15:58:46
We have another great hour of new music for you on Episode 608 of Folk Roots Radio. This time around we feature Sunny War, Aspen Jacobsen, The Breath, Jessica Pearson & The East Wind, Shane Cook & ...
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Episode 607 - feat. James Gordon In Conversation - When I Stayed Home from 2021-11-15T22:01:11
Guelph ON singer-songwriter James Gordon joins us on Episode 607 of Folk Roots Radio to chat about his pandemic release “When I Stayed Home”. Unable to bring anyone into the studio, James pretty mu...
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Episode 606 - feat. T. Buckley - Frame By Frame & More New Releases from 2021-11-08T13:53:31
Calgary based singer-songwriter T. Buckley joins us on Episode 606 of Folk Roots Radio to chat about “Frame By Frame”, the follow up to the very well received “Miles We Put Behind” from 2018, and a...
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Episode 605 - feat. Joe Nolan - Scrapper & More New Releases from 2021-11-04T15:09:08
Edmonton AB’s Joe Nolan is a fabulous songwriter, and an artist who consistently produces excellent albums. He joins us on Episode 605 of Folk Roots Radio for a wonderful in-depth conversation abou...
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Episode 604 - feat. Red Dirt Skinners - Bear With Us & More New Releases from 2021-11-02T13:32:50
Sarah and Rob Skinner, who make music together as Red Dirt Skinners, have a sound that is much bigger than two people should ever be able to produce and they create music that ticks all the boxes -...
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Episode 603 - International Songwriting Competition & More New Releases from 2021-10-25T21:59:14
We’re pleased to bring you another hour of great new music on Episode 603 of Folk Roots Radio. This episode is a little different though, as all the music is by Canadian artists and we’re also incl...
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Episode 602 - feat. Donna Dunlop In Conversation - Backlight from 2021-10-25T12:06:12
Toronto based singer-songwriter and poet Donna Dunlop joins us on Episode 602 of Folk Roots Radio to chat about her career in music, and latest album "Backlight" which features songs that were orig...
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Episode 601 - We're All About The Music! (Time Well Spent Edition) from 2021-10-19T13:09:19
We have more great new music to share with you on Episode 601 of Folk Roots Radio - some wonderful new songs, and guess what, they were all received within the last few weeks. So stay with us as we...
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Episode 600 - feat. My Name Is Suzie Ungerleider & More New Releases from 2021-10-12T17:29:06
We've just released our 600th episode of Folk Roots Radio! To celebrate, we're pleased to bring you another great interview. Suzie Ungerleider joins us on the show for a wonderful conversation abou...
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Episode 599 - We're All About The Music! (Be Still Edition) from 2021-10-06T13:01:04
We’re all about the music again on Episode 599 of Folk Roots Radio as we bring you another hour of great new releases, with some fabulous Covid tunes and social justice songs thrown into the mix. W...
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Episode 598 - We're All About The Music! (Superpower Edition) from 2021-09-30T21:15:23
We're holding back the interviews again on Episode 598 of Folk Roots Radio to bring you another hour of the best new releases. There is just so much great new music out there and, sadly, so little ...
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Episode 597 - feat. Rob Lutes - Come Around & More New Releases from 2021-09-27T13:07:26
We're off to Pointe-Claire QC on Episode 597 of Folk Roots Radio to chat with singer-songwriter Rob Lutes about his wonderful eighth solo album “Come Around”. No stranger to this show, Rob Lutes' l...
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Episode 596 - We're All About The Music! (The Road Ahead Edition) from 2021-09-20T14:33:34
We're all about the music on Episode 596 of Folk Roots Radio as we check out more of the great new music we've received. Many artists have been spending their time off the road working on new songs...
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Episode 595 - Alec Fraser Jr - On The Wings Of The Wind & More New Releases from 2021-09-10T12:27
Alec Fraser Jr is a renowned bass player and producer/engineer, and half of dynamic duo Fraser/Daley. He’s now added singer-songwriter to his resume. Alec Fraser Jr joins us on Episode 595 of Folk ...
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Episode 595 - feat. Alec Fraser Jr - On The Wings Of The Wind & More New Releases from 2021-09-10T12:27
Alec Fraser Jr is a renowned bass player and producer/engineer, and half of dynamic duo Fraser/Daley. He’s now added singer-songwriter to his resume. Alec Fraser Jr joins us on Episode 595 of Folk ...
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Episode 594 - feat. Mattie Leon - In Natural Light & More New Releases from 2021-08-31T13:19:02
Singer-songwriter Mattie Leon has a catchy and soulful folk/pop style, and the most amazing singing voice - one that he describes as... a bit like Paul Simon, solo Paul McCartney or James Taylor - ...
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Episode 593 - We're All About The Music! (Brighter Days Ahead Edition) from 2021-08-22T21:35:55
Join us on Episode 593 for another ‘all music’ Covid Times edition of Folk Roots Radio. No interviews, just loads of great new music. As always, we have some wonderful new releases to share with yo...
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Episode 592 - We're All About The Music! (Let The Sun Shine In Edition) from 2021-08-16T13:39:11
We're pleased to bring you another all-music hour on Episode 592 of Folk Roots Radio. We still can't get over how much great new music is out there at the moment. Who knew that if artists couldn't ...
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Episode 591 - feat. Kay Howl - Pink Trees & More New Releases from 2021-08-09T13:01:29
London ON based singer-songwriter Kay Howl joins us on Episode 591 of Folk Roots Radio for an in-depth conversation about her music. You may not recognize the name Kay Howl, until we tell you that ...
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Episode 591 - Kay Howl - Pink Trees & More New Releases from 2021-08-09T13:01:29
London ON based singer-songwriter Kay Howl joins us on Episode 591 of Folk Roots Radio for an in-depth conversation about her music. You may not recognize the name Kay Howl, until we tell you that ...
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Episode 590 - We're All About The Music! (Keep On Smilin' Edition) from 2021-08-04T13:25:27
We're holding back the interviews on Episode 590 of Folk Roots Radio as we bring you more of the latest new releases. There is loads of great new music out there at the moment, as artists make good...
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Episode 589 - We're All About The Music! (The Universe Knows Edition) from 2021-08-02T12:46:37
Join us on Episode 589 of Folk Roots Radio for another hour of great new music. We have some wonderful new releases to share with you, including three tracks from a new Willie Dunn compilation that...
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Episode 588 - Summer Festival Bliss at Hillside 2018 from 2021-07-23T19:17:17
Many of Canada’s summer music festivals have been severely impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. Join us on on Episode 588 of Folk Roots Radio as we relive one of our favourite festival experiences...
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Episode 587 - We're All About The Music! (When Life Gives You Lemons Edition) from 2021-07-19T12:31:10
We’re pleased to bring you another hour of great new music on Episode 587 of Folk Roots Radio as we hold back the interviews to take a look at more of the latest new releases with some fine social ...
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Episode 586 - We're All About The Music! (All Shall Be Well Edition) from 2021-07-12T14:26:48
We're pleased to bring you another selection of the best new releases on Episode 586 of Folk Roots Radio. There is loads of great music out there at the moment as many artists have been using their...
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Episode 585 - We're All About The Music! (Get Happy Together Edition) from 2021-07-05T20:30:46
We another great all music hour to share with you on Episode 585 of Folk Roots Radio. Join us for new releases from Rob Lutes, String Bone, Geoff Samuels, Maria Muldaur with Tuba Skinny, Duane Andr...
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Episode 584 - feat. Brendan Scott Friel - Summer Moons & More New Releases from 2021-06-21T13:56:10
Singer-songwriter Brendan Scott Friel joins us on Episode 584 of Folk Roots Radio to chat about his latest album – the excellent "Summer Moons" which pushes the boundaries of modern folk with playf...
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Episode 583 - We're All About The Music! (Whatever Keeps You Going Edition) from 2021-06-08T13:18:57
We have another hour of great new music to bring you on Episode 583 of Folk Roots Radio as we hold back the interviews to check out more of the latest new releases with some wonderful new Covid Tun...
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Episode 582 - feat. Colm Gavin - The 1992 Tapes & More New Releases from 2021-06-01T13:06:13
We're off to Ireland on Episode 582 of Folk Roots Radio to meet emerging singer-songwriter Colm Gavin. Colm Gavin landed on our radar in 2018 after the release of his excellent second album, 2016's...
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Episode 581 - feat. Sarah Smith - The Covid Times Interview & More New Releases from 2021-05-24T15:42:21
We’re pleased to bring you another great Covid Times interview on Episode 581 of Folk Roots Radio. One of our favourite performers, pop/rock singer-songwriter Sarah Smith joins us to chat about how...
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Episode 580 - feat. Moira Smiley - In Our Voices & More New Releases from 2021-05-13T13:34:39
Singer and composer Moira Smiley joins us on Episode 580 of Folk Roots Radio to chat about “In Our Voices”, her wonderful new album with vocal group VOCO - a recording which predominantly utilizes ...
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Episode 579 - feat. Jeffrey Straker - Just Before Sunrise & More New Releases from 2021-05-03T15:09:12
Jeffrey Straker joins us on Episode 579 of Folk Roots Radio to chat about his great new album “Just Before Sunrise”. Jeffrey landed on our radar last year, and since then we’ve played pretty much ...
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Episode 579 - feat. Jeffery Straker - Just Before Sunrise & More New Releases from 2021-05-03T15:09:12
Jeffery Straker joins us on Episode 579 of Folk Roots Radio to chat about his great new album “Just Before Sunrise”. Jeffery landed on our radar last year, and since then we’ve played pretty much ...
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Episode 578 - feat. Lizzy Plotkin & Natalie Spears - Just Over The Ridge & More New Releases from 2021-04-28T12:50:49
We're off to Colorado on Episode 578 of Folk Roots Radio to talk to fiddle and banjo duo Lizzy Plotkin & Natalie Spears about their six track EP "Just Over The Ridge" which has a wonderful Appalach...
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Episode 577 - feat. Loretta Hagen - Not Now & More New Releases from 2021-04-26T15:11:08
Loretta Hagen is a wonderful singer-songwriter with a warm rich alto voice and the ability to write personal songs that tap into a lot of what we are all feeling. She released a fine fourth album, ...
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Episode 576 - Hillside Girls & Guitars Songwriting Course 2021 from 2021-04-16T15:15:18
We’re giving over the whole of Episode 576 of Folk Roots Radio to the 2021 Hillside Festival Girls & Guitars Songwriting Course. We are joined by facilitators: Marie Zimmerman, Executive Director o...
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Episode 575 - We're All About The Music! (Be Mindful Edition) from 2021-04-13T13:59:42
We’re all about the music again on Episode 575 of Folk Roots Radio as we hold back the interviews to bring you another Covid Times edition of the show featuring a great selection of new releases, w...
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Episode 574 - feat. Philip Scott Poli at the Sun Parlour Coffee House Sessions & More New Releases from 2021-04-06T13:00:46
We have another great performance from our sister video show – The Sun Parlour Coffee House Sessions to bring you on Episode 574 of Folk Roots Radio. This time around we’re joined by Windsor ON bas...
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Interview - Singer-songwriter Loretta Hagen discussing her new Covid Times single "Not Now" from 2021-04-02T15:26:14
New Jersey based singer-songwriter Loretta Hagen has built a great reputation for the quality of her songwriting, and the warm rich alto voice she brings to her delivery. Loretta has just released ...
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Episode 573 - feat. Karen Morand - Never Enough & More New Releases from 2021-03-31T18:00:38
Windsor ON based singer-songwriter Karen Morand joins us on Episode 573 of Folk Roots Radio to chat about a musician’s life during Covid Times. The pandemic has hit artists very hard as pretty much...
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Interview - Glen MacNeil chats about his new self-titled EP from 2021-03-30T12:17:02
It's been a while since Tecumseh ON Glen MacNeil has put out an album, which is why the arrival of his wonderful self-titled EP in 2020 was such a pleasant surprise. Glen is a fabulous songwriter. ...
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Episode 572 - We're All About The Music! (Hope Springs Edition) from 2021-03-29T12:28:24
We're all about the music on Episode 572 of Folk Roots Radio, as we hold back the interviews to bring you another Covid Times edition of the show with some excellent Covid Tunes and social justice ...
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Interview - An in-depth conversation with Leah Barley about her latest album "Bring Out Your Dead" from 2021-03-27T14:54:02
Vancouver based singer-songwriter Leah Barley's first full-length recording "Bring Out Your Dead" is an album of light and dark that feels right at home within the folk genre. The eight original so...
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Episode 571 - feat. Justin Rutledge - Islands & More New Releases from 2021-03-20T14:15:46
Juno Award winning singer-songwriter Justin Rutledge joins us on Episode 571 of Folk Roots Radio to chat about his new compilation “Islands”. A retrospective with a difference, all of the songs cho...
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Interview - An in-depth conversation with Sue Smith about new album "Tonight We Sail" from 2021-03-19T18:56:57
This is our full interview with Guelph singer-songwriter Sue Smith, chatting about her brilliant new album "Tonight We Sail".
Sue Smith has just released a wonderful new album with the Po...
Interview - An in-depth conversation with Terra Spencer about her latest release "Chasing Rabbits" from 2021-03-17T14:40:02
Terra Spencer joins us on Folk Roots Radio for an in-depth conversation about her wonderful wintery themed second album "Chasing Rabbits" which has a lovely storytelling feel to it, and reflects on...
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Interview - Angie Nussey discussing her latest album "I Don't Know What I'm Doing" from 2021-03-16T14:17:44
Singer-songwriter Angie Nussey's beautiful new album “I Have No Idea What I’m Doing” grew out of an intense focus on her spiritual well-being, after an emotional breakdown in 2007. Mostly piano dri...
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Interview - An in-depth conversation with Justin Rutledge about new compilation "Islands" from 2021-03-12T20:23:04
Juno award winning singer-songwriter Justin Rutledge's ninth album "Islands" was not only a chance to look back at twenty years as a working musician, but an opportunity to revisit some of the song...
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Interview - Rick Fines chats about his latest album "Solar Powered Too" from 2021-03-12T15:00:13
We included an excerpt from our interview with Rick Fines, discussing his wonderful new album “Solar Powered Too”, in Episode 550 of Folk Roots Radio. Rick Fines has now been nominated for a Juno f...
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Episode 570 - feat. Sue Smith - Tonight We Sail & More New Releases from 2021-03-09T12:54:09
Singer-songwriter Sue Smith joins us on Episode 570 of Folk Roots Radio to chat about “Tonight We Sail”, her wonderful new album with amazing band, The Potion Kings. A gorgeous blend of rock, jazz,...
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Episode 569 - We're All About The Music! (International Women's Day) from 2021-03-08T15:41:18
We're celebrating International Women's Day on Episode 569 of Folk Roots Radio with an hour of great new music by female artists. Join us for new releases from The Weather Station, Rosier, Brigid O...
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Episode 568 - feat. Angie Nussey - I Have No Idea What I'm Doing & More New Releases from 2021-03-02T13:55:56
Singer-songwriter and motivational speaker Angie Nussey joins us on Episode 568 of Folk Roots Radio to chat about her latest recording “I Have No Idea What I’m Doing”, an album that grew out of an ...
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Episode 567 - feat. Brad Ouellette Live at the Sun Parlour Coffee House Sessions & More New Releases from 2021-03-01T15:19:41
We’re pleased to bring you another performance from our sister video show – The Sun Parlour Coffee House Sessions on Episode 567 of Folk Roots Radio. Cottam ON singer-songwriter Brad Ouellette join...
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Episode 566 - feat. The Rough & Tumble in Conversation - We're Only Family If You Say So from 2021-02-22T13:46:57
We have another great interview to share with you on Episode 566 of Folk Roots Radio. We're big fans of multi-instrumentalists Mallory Graham and Scott Tyler, and their self-styled 'teeny tiny trav...
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Episode 565 - We're All About The Music! (For The Love Of LIVE Edition) from 2021-02-15T15:17:45
We’re holding back the interviews again on Episode 565 of Folk Roots Radio to bring you another hour of great new music with some fine Covid Times singles thrown into the mix. Musicians and music i...
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Episode 564 - We're All About The Music! (All Wrapped Up & Nowhere To Go Edition) from 2021-02-08T13:59:16
We’re heading into the midst of a Canadian winter in the middle of a pandemic lockdown, so it seems a perfect time to bring you another hour of great new music to warm the heart, and hopefully make...
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Episode 563 - We're All About The Music! (A New Day Edition) from 2021-02-01T14:13:31
We're holding back the interviews on Episode 563 of Folk Roots Radio to bring you another hour of great new music - including some wonderful topical songs and Covid tunes, to help you get through t...
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Episode 562 - feat. Scott Cook... In Conversation - Tangle Of Souls from 2021-01-13T14:54:14
Edmonton Alberta’s globetrotting troubadour singer-songwriter Scott Cook joins us on Episode 562 of Folk Roots Radio for an in-depth discussion about his music and wonderful seventh album "Tangle O...
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Episode 561 - We're All About The Music! (Never Give Up Edition) from 2021-01-04T14:05:43
We’re all about the music again on Episode 561 of Folk Roots Radio as we hold back the interviews for another hour of a great new releases. Actually, we should say we’re mostly about the music on t...
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Episode 560 - Folk Roots Radio's Ten Favourite Albums of 2020 from 2021-01-01T15:25:38
It's that time of year... time to take a look at our favourite albums of 2020. After the year we've all had, it's tempting to just want to put 2020 behind us, and move on to 2021; and yet, despite ...
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Episode 559 - Folk Roots Radio For The Holidays (Covid Christmas Edition) from 2020-12-18T15:32:42
The holidays are here! Join us on Episode 559 as we celebrate the season with another special blend of Folk Roots Radio for the Holidays, with mostly new, independent songs that are definitely not ...
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Episode 558 - Folk Roots Radio For The Holidays (More Sleigh Bells Edition) from 2020-12-17T15:38:58
December is here, and winter is upon us - so it's time to bring out the Christmas music. We know a lot of people are not fans of holiday tunes which is why on this show we like to focus on new song...
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Episode 557 - feat. Terra Spencer - Chasing Rabbits & More Songs About Winter from 2020-12-14T14:01:15
Nova Scotian funeral director turned songwriter Terra Spencer joins us on Episode 557 of Folk Roots Radio for a very engaging conversation about her wonderful wintery themed second album “Chasing R...
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Episode 556 - feat. Leah Barley - Bring Out Your Dead & More New Releases from 2020-12-12T16:12:01
Vancouver based singer-songwriter Leah Barley joins us on Episode 556 of Folk Roots Radio to chat about her first full length album “Bring Out Your Dead” which features eight original songs for bot...
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Episode 555 - feat. Boreal & More Songs For The Snowy Season from 2020-12-07T20:57:47
Folk trio Boreal, who feature singer-songwriters Katherine Wheatley, Tannis Slimmon and Angie Nussey, join us on Episode 555 of Folk Roots Radio to chat about their holiday show, "Songs For The Sno...
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Episode 554 - feat. Piper & Carson... In Conversation - Edgewalker's Remedy from 2020-12-03T13:32:31
We have another very special interview to bring you on Episode 554 of Folk Roots Radio. Hamilton ON based duo Piper Hayes & Carson Ritcey Thorpe who make music together as Piper & Carson, join us t...
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Interview - Boreal chatting about their upcoming virtual edition of "Songs For The Snowy Season" from 2020-12-02T16:16:17
Boreal are a fabulous folk trio featuring three great singer-songwriters: Guelph ON's Katherine Wheatley and Tannis Slimmon and Orillia ON's Angie Nussey. They get together in early December each y...
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Episode 553 - We're All About The Music! (The Keep Going Edition) from 2020-11-27T19:06:31
We’re holding back the interviews on Episode 553 of Folk Roots Radio to bring you another hour of great new music to help you get through these strange Covid times. This time around we hear from Th...
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Episode 552 - feat. Glen MacNeil - Self Title EP & More New Releases from 2020-11-25T15:24:31
Tecumseh ON singer-songwriter Glen MacNeil joins us on Episode 552 of Folk Roots Radio to chat about his new self-titled EP, the follow up to the wonderful “Where The Heart Remains” from 2015 – one...
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Episode 551 - feat. The Fugitives - Trench Songs & More New Releases from 2020-11-16T20:46:43
Brendan McLeod and Adrian Glynn from Vancouver based folk collective The Fugitives join us on Episode 551 of Folk Roots Radio to chat about their wonderful new album “Trench Songs”, which takes as ...
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Episode 550 - feat. Rick Fines - Solar Powered Too & More New Releases from 2020-11-13T15:52:11
Canadian roots and blues artist Rick Fines joins us on Episode 550 of Folk Roots Radio to chat about his truly fabulous new folk blues album “Solar Powered Too” which started out as a straightforwa...
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Interview - The Fugitives' Brendan McLeod & Adrian Glynn discussing their new album "Trench Songs" from 2020-11-11T16:05:03
Vancouver based folk collective The Fugitives have just released a fabulous new album “Trench Songs” which takes as its source material, lyrics from songs written by frontline soldiers during the F...
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Episode 549 - feat. Countermeasure - Guest Sessions & More New Releases from 2020-11-09T15:19:42
We have a very special interview to bring you on Episode 549 of Folk Roots Radio. Aaron Jensen, the composer and arranger for Toronto based a cappella group Countermeasure joins us to chat about th...
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Episode 548 - We're All About The Music! (Gettin' By Edition) from 2020-11-03T14:45:49
We’re holding back the interviews again on Episode 548 of Folk Roots Radio as we bring you an hour of the latest new releases including more Covid tunes, and some great new protest songs. Join us f...
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Episode 547 - feat. Steve Poltz (Covid Times) & More New Releases from 2020-10-30T18:06:52
We're pleased to bring you another one of our Covid Times interviews on Episode 547 of Folk Roots Radio. As you know, the coronavirus pandemic has completely upended the lives of people who make th...
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Episode 546 - feat. Gordie Tentrees In Conversation - A Tribute To Aylie Sparkes from 2020-10-27T19:58:36
Yukon based folk-roots singer-songwriter Gordie Tentrees joins us on Episode 546 of Folk Roots Radio to chat about the life, music and legacy of Aylie Sparkes, a Manitoba born singer-songwriter who...
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Interview - Steve Poltz chats about life off the road during these strange Covid Times from 2020-10-25T20:25:02
Singer-songwriter and humorist Steve Poltz is an absolutely fabulous live performer. There is just no two ways about it. See one show, you'll become a fan for life - and like everyone else, you'll ...
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Interview: Shaye Zadravec discussing her first full length album "Now & Then". from 2020-10-24T12:17:26
We included a portion of our interview with Shaye Zadravec in Episode 523 of Folk Roots Radio. We’re now pleased to be able to bring you the full conversation. It’s definitely worth checking out. E...
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Episode 545 - We're All About The Music! (Surf The Bad Times Edition) from 2020-10-20T14:47:46
We're all about the music again on Episode 545 of Folk Roots Radio as we hold back the interviews to bring you a great selection of new releases. Join us for new music from Last Birds, Shaye Zadrav...
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Episode 544 - feat. Sultans of String - Refuge (Covid Times) & More New Releases from 2020-10-17T17:56:20
We’re bringing another of our Covid Times interviews to Episode 544 of Folk Roots Radio – an opportunity for artists to chat about how the coronavirus pandemic has upended their music careers. This...
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Episode 543 - feat. Big Little Lions (Covid Times) & More New Releases from 2020-10-14T13:48:39
Helen Austin and Paul Otten are two fabulous songwriters who make music together as Big Little Lions, even though they are actually based over two thousand miles apart. They were on tour as the cor...
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Episode 542 - feat. Shaye Zadravec - Now & Then plus More New Releases from 2020-10-08T20:07:09
We’re pleased to bring you a great interview with another artist who is new to our radar on Episode 542 of Folk Roots Radio. Shaye Zadravec from Calgary Alberta, who has been creating quite a buzz ...
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Episode 541 - We're All About The Music! (Be Grateful Edition) from 2020-10-02T20:32:34
We're all about the music on Episode 541 of Folk Roots Radio as we step back from the interviews again to bring you another hour of great new releases. We're subtitling this one the "Be Grateful Ed...
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Episode 540 - We're All About The Music! (Be Here Now Edition) from 2020-09-30T14:43:37
Join us on Episode 540 of Folk Roots Radio for another great all music hour, as we hold back the interviews to check out more of the latest new releases. We're subtitling this one the 'Be Here Now'...
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Episode 539 - feat. Fresh Breath - The Covid Singles & More New Releases from 2020-09-21T21:26:38
Fresh Breath are a wonderful Cottam ON based duo, featuring Josh and Katie Pascoe, who are known for their upbeat attitude and a sound that blends together folk-rock, blues, pop and country with a ...
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Episode 538 - We're All About The Music! (This Too Shall Pass Edition) from 2020-09-16T21:20:20
We’re going all about the music again on Episode 538 of Folk Roots Radio as we hold back the interviews to bring you more great new releases, and this time around we throw some excellent new politi...
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Episode 537 - We're All About The Music! (Choose Joy Edition) from 2020-09-11T19:59:43
We're all about the music again on Episode 537 of Folk Roots Radio, as we hold back the interviews for another hour of great new releases with more fun Covid lockdown songs thrown into the mix. We'...
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Episode 536 - feat. Gathering Time - Old Friends & More New Releases from 2020-09-09T21:43:01
Long Island based folk-rock harmony trio Gathering Time join us on Episode 536 of Folk Roots Radio to chat their wonderful new album "Old Friends", which features re-imagined and re-harmonized clas...
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Interview - Gathering Time discussing their new album "Old Friends" from 2020-08-31T20:50:13
Hillary Foxsong, Gerry McKeveny and Stuart Markus from Long Island based folk-rock harmony trio Gathering Time joined us recently on Folk Roots Radio for an in-depth conversation about their wonder...
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Episode 535 - feat. Sherman Downey - New Beautiful & More New Releases from 2020-08-28T13:09:55
Newfoundland storytelling singer-songwriter Sherman Downey joins us on Episode 535 of Folk Roots Radio to chat about his latest recording, “New Beautiful”, a very engaging album that's chock full o...
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Episode 534 - Jayme Stone in Conversation - AWake from 2020-08-24T16:10:23
We’re pleased to bring you a very special interview on Episode 534 of Folk Roots Radio. We’re giving over the whole of the episode to an in-depth conversation with Jayme Stone about his wonderful n...
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Episode 533 - We're All About The Music! (Moving Forward Edition) from 2020-08-17T13:37:11
We're going all about the music again on Episode 533 of Folk Roots Radio as we check out more of the latest new releases with more wonderful Covid lockdown tunes thrown into the mix. Join us for mu...
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Grayson Capps on Cayamo – Folk Roots Radio Interview from 2020-08-13T13:35:52
Grayson Capps is a storytelling singer-songwriter from L.A. (Lower Alabama), with a wonderfully warm laidback style, that can’t help but be expressed in his songwriting and humorous on-stage banter...
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Episode 532 - feat. William Kuklis - Bruises & More New Releases from 2020-08-10T13:04:47
Singer-songwriter William Kuklis joins us on Episode 532 of Folk Roots Radio for a wonderful conversation about his latest album "I'll Be Alright", the follow up to his very well-received 2017 albu...
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Episode 531 - We're All About The Music! (Keep On, Keepin' On Edition) from 2020-08-06T13:20:02
We have another wonderful hour of music to share with you on Episode 531 of Folk Roots Radio. More great new releases with some excellent Covid-19 lockdown songs thrown into the mix. Join us for ne...
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Episode 530 - feat. Adrian Glynn - Ghostlight Sessions & More New Releases from 2020-08-05T18:59:17
Vancouver based singer-songwriter and actor, Adrian Glynn joins us on Episode 530 of Folk Roots Radio to chat about his wonderful new lockdown recording “Ghostlight Sessions”, which was recorded on...
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Episode 528 - Guillaume Jabbour In Conversation: A Sound Experience Programme from 2020-07-26T12:46:47
Episode 528 of Folk Roots Radio features an in-depth conversation with Quebec folk musician, Guillaume Jabbour who was artist in residence for the ELAN ACE Sound Experience Programme at Sainte Agat...
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Episode 529 - We're All About The Music (Resilient Edition) from 2020-07-26T12:46:13
Join us on Episode 529 of Folk Roots Radio for another all music edition of the show, with a few more Covid-19 lockdown songs thrown into the mix. There is loads of great music out there at the mom...
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Episode 527 - We're All About The Music! (Stay Strong Edition) from 2020-07-19T12:11:35
We’re all about the music again on Episode 527 of Folk Roots Radio, as we hold back the interviews to bring you another hour of great new music, with some Covid lockdown tunes thrown into the mix. ...
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Interview - Miranda Mulholland & Andrew Penner discussing Harrow Fair's latest album "Sins We Made" from 2020-07-17T13:07:53
Miranda Mulholland and Andrew Penner make music together as Harrow Fair, a fabulous Americana roots duo with a huge sound and exhilarating live show. Featuring Miranda on fiddle, and multi-instrume...
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Interview - Ol' Billy Bob Boy discussing his debut album "Sweltering Sun" from 2020-07-15T12:45:45
We included a portion of an interview with Ol’ Billy Bob Boy, discussing his debut album, “Sweltering Sun”, in Episode 523 of Folk Roots Radio. We’re now pleased to be able to bring you our full co...
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Interview - Adrian Glynn discussing his latest album "Ghostlight Sessions" from 2020-07-14T12:30:07
Vancouver singer-songwriter and actor Adrian Glynn has just released his third solo recording, "Ghostlight Sessions" and it's an album with a difference - it was recorded on an empty theatre stage ...
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Episode 526 - We're All About The Music! (Get Together Safely Edition) from 2020-07-13T20:57:44
We're all about the music on Episode 526 of Folk Roots Radio as we hold back the interviews to bring you another hour of great new music. We still can’t get over how much wonderful music is being p...
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Episode 525 - feat. Stan Simon - Songs From Strange Places & More New Releases from 2020-07-12T11:50:46
Toronto based singer-songwriter Stan Simon joins us on Episode 525 of Folk Roots Radio to chat about his third album, "Songs From Strange Places", a lovely new country folk recording that takes its...
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Interview - Stan Simon discusses his new album "Songs From Strange Places" from 2020-07-08T14:49:33
Toronto singer-songwriter Stan Simon is getting set to release his third album, "Songs From Strange Places", a new country folk recording that takes its lead from the great singer-songwriters and b...
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Interview - Ken Yates discussing his music and latest album "Quiet Talkers". from 2020-07-08T14:07:48
We recently included a portion of an interview with acclaimed singer-songwriter Ken Yates, discussing his latest album "Quiet Talkers", in Episode 521 of Folk Roots Radio. We're now pleased to be a...
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Episode 524 - We're All About The Music! (One Day At A Time Edition) from 2020-07-06T13:04:53
Join us on Episode 524 of Folk Roots Radio for more of the latest new releases, with some great Covid tunes thrown into the mix. There is just so much great music being produced at the moment and m...
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Episode 523 - feat. Ol Billy Bob Boy & More New Releases from 2020-07-06T13:04:39
Cornerbrook NF based singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Ol Billy Bob Boy joins us on Episode 523 of Folk Roots Radio to chat about his debut album "Sweltering Sun", which blends traditiona...
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Episode 522 - We're All About The Music! (Blendsday Edition) from 2020-06-29T20:07:30
We're holding back the interviews on Episode 522 of Folk Roots Radio as we bring you another hour of great new music. We’re subtitling this one the 'Blendsday' edition as we're fairly sure that we'...
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Episode 521 - feat. Ken Yates & More New Releases from 2020-06-27T18:48:23
Toronto based singer-songwriter Ken Yates picked up a couple of Canadian Folk Music Awards for his critically acclaimed 2016 album "Huntsville". Ken's just released the follow-up, “Quiet Talkers” -...
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Episode 520 - We're All About The Music! (Frontline Edition) from 2020-06-20T13:25:49
We’re back with another all new music edition on Episode 520 of Folk Roots Radio, as we bring you more songs written in isolation during Covid times and more songs inspired by the protests against ...
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Episode 519 - Don Bray in Conversation - I Bless The Wounds from 2020-06-19T15:25:43
Don Bray joins us on Episode 519 of Folk Roots Radio for a wonderful in-depth conversation about his sixth album “I Bless The Wounds” – thirteen songs written through the lens of Complex PTSD (post...
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Interview - Julian Taylor discussing his new Americana singer-songwriter album "The Ridge" from 2020-06-18T22:24:22
We recently showcased Julian Taylor’s new singer-songwriter album “The Ridge” with an interview on Episode 517 of Folk Roots Radio. We’re now pleased to be able to share our full in-depth conversat...
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Episode 518 - We're All About The Music! (Better Days Will Come Edition) from 2020-06-14T20:15:06
We have another wonderful all music edition to bring you on Episode 518 of Folk Roots Radio. We're continuing our focus on Covid-19 lockdown tunes, alongside some great musical social commentary in...
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Episode 517 - feat. Julian Taylor "The Ridge" & More New Releases from 2020-06-13T13:55:57
Julian Taylor joins us on Episode 517 of Folk Roots Radio to chat about his wonderful new singer-songwriter album "The Ridge" which has a quite lovely Americana sound to it. Originally intended for...
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Interview - Steve Earle discussing his latest album "Ghosts Of West Virginia" from 2020-06-12T13:11:45
According to Steve Earle, his critically-acclaimed new album with his long time band The Dukes, Ghosts of West Virginia, which focuses on the 2010 Upper Big Branch mining disaster, is the record he...
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Episode 516 - We're All About The Music! (Seeds of Reflection Edition) from 2020-06-06T13:25:29
We have another hour of great new music to bring you on Episode 516 of Folk Roots Radio. We’ve heard people say that new releases have slowed because of the Covid-19 pandemic. That may very well be...
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Interview - Jack Pine at Folk Music Ontario (The Follow-Up) from 2020-06-04T11:30:56
Ottawa based singer-songwriter Jack Pine describes himself as an anything goes singer-songwriter with a heavy-handed string band. His 2017 album band with his band The Fire “Left To Our Own Devices...
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Episode 515 - We're All About The Music! (Covid Times Edition) from 2020-05-31T12:26:57
We're all about the music on Episode 515 of Folk Roots Radio as we bring you more Covid-19 lockdown inspired tunes and more great new releases. We've actually included a lot more singles on this ep...
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Episode 514 - feat. Steve Earle "Ghosts of West Virginia" & More New Releases from 2020-05-29T12:25:07
Steve Earle joins us on Episode 514 of Folk Roots Radio to chat about his critically-acclaimed 20th studio album, “Ghosts of West Virginia” which tells the story of the Upper Big Branch coal mine e...
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Interview - Lynn Harrison discussing her wonderful sixth album "Something More" from 2020-05-25T20:34:47
We included an excerpt from our great in-depth interview with Lynn Harrison in Episode 498 of Folk Roots Radio. You can now check out the full interview here. Enjoy!
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Episode 513 - We're All About The Music! (Social Distancing Edition) from 2020-05-16T12:49:54
We’re holding back the interviews on Episode 513 of Folk Roots Radio as we bring you another hour of great new music. We're including more Covid-19 tunes and songs from isolation alongside some gre...
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Episode 512 - feat. Jerry Leger in Conversation - Time Out For Tomorrow from 2020-05-15T12:44:52
Acclaimed Canadian singer-songwriter Jerry Leger was supposed to be on tour in Europe this spring in support of his ninth studio album “Time Out For Tomorrow”, but unfortunately, like the rest of u...
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Episode 511 - We're All About The Music! (Lockdown Edition) from 2020-05-10T13:39:34
We're bringing you another hour of great new music on Episode 511 of Folk Roots Radio. This time around we're including more new Covid-19 tunes, some songs recorded during the coronavirus lockdown,...
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Episode 510 - Miranda Mulholland in Conversation - By Appointment or Chance from 2020-05-08T12:52:32
Miranda Mulholland joins us on Episode 510 of Folk Roots Radio for a wonderful in-depth conversation about her solo work, and second solo album, the JUNO-nominated "By Appointment or Chance". Miran...
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Episode 509 - feat. Connie Kaldor in Conversation - Everyday Moments from 2020-04-30T21:40:01
One of Canada's finest songwriters, Connie Kaldor joins us on Episode 509 of Folk Roots Radio for an in-depth interview about her career in music. A three time Juno award winner, and a member of th...
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Episode 508 - We're All About the Music! (Together & Apart) from 2020-04-27T13:15:53
We’re holding back the interviews on Episode 508 of Folk Roots Radio as we bring you another hour of great new releases. We may all be continuing to self-isolate in the midst of the on-going Covid-...
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Episode 507 - feat. Tomorrow Bird & More New Releases from 2020-04-24T20:32:03
Jen Bird and Simon Driscoll make music together as acoustic folk duo, Tomorrow Bird. They specialize in heartfelt songs that reflect on the human experience – and sing of hope, love, loss, courage ...
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Episode 506 - We're All About the Music! (Covid-19 edition) from 2020-04-18T12:54:28
We’re all about the music on Episode 506 of Folk Roots Radio as we bring you a Covid-19 isolation edition of the show. We’re in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, and we’re all social distancin...
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Episode 505 - feat. The Fontaines... In Conversation from 2020-04-17T12:37:56
Sara & Ryan Fontaine make music together as The Fontaines. They join us on Episode 505 of Folk Roots Radio to chat about their music and self-titled debut album. Sara and Ryan met while pursuing se...
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Episode 504 - feat. Harrow Fair & More New Releases from 2020-04-11T14:20:44
Miranda Mulholland and Andrew Penner make music together as Harrow Fair, a fabulous Americana roots duo with a huge sound and an exhilarating live show. They join us on Episode 504 of Folk Roots Ra...
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Episode 503 - feat. Plumhall In Conversation - The Ghost Of Noise from 2020-04-09T15:45:55
Michelle Plum and Nick Hall are from Bradford in England and make music together as Plumhall. They join us on Episode 503 of Folk Roots Radio for an in-depth conversation about their second album, ...
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Episode 502 - feat. Jane Eamon & More New Releases from 2020-04-02T21:05:17
We have a very special coronavirus isolation edition of Folk Roots Radio to bring you on Episode 502. We’re featuring a great interview we taped a few weeks ago with Kelowna BC based Kerrville Folk...
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Episode 501 - feat. Doug McArthur In Conversation - The Horses Of The Sea from 2020-03-27T19:12:03
Quebec based singer-songwriter Doug McArthur joins us on Episode 501 of Folk Roots Radio to chat about his latest project "The Horses of the Sea", a beautiful collection of songs and stories about ...
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Interview - Steve Poltz on Cayamo 2020 from 2020-03-21T15:18:27
It is always a pleasure to sit down with Nashville based singer-songwriter Steve Poltz to chat about his music - especially so, when you're in the middle of the Caribbean on the Cayamo roots music ...
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Episode 500 - feat. Ken Whiteley in Conversation - Calm In The Eye Of The Storm from 2020-03-20T15:39:17
Canadian folk legend Ken Whiteley joins us on Episode 500 of Folk Roots Radio for an in-depth conversation about "Calm In The Eye of The Storm", his first recording in four years and a project that...
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Interview - Jane Eamon discussing her beautiful seventh album "Pieces Of Me" from 2020-03-17T14:04:51
Kelowna BC's Jane Eamon started writing the songs for her beautiful seventh album "Pieces of Me" after her husband had a stroke on Christmas Day and the sudden death of her father. At the time, Eam...
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Episode 499 - feat. Durham County Poets & More New Releases / Laura Smith Tribute from 2020-03-14T15:12:58
Kevin Harvey front man and lead vocalist of the Durham County Poets joins us on Episode 499 of Folk Roots Radio to chat about their latest album, a full on blues recording, "Hand Me Down Blues" whi...
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Interview - Durham County Poets' Kevin Harvey discussing their latest album " Hand Me Down Blues" from 2020-03-10T15:00:32
The Durham County Poets are having an absolutely fabulous year. They released the wonderful "Hand Me Down Blues" in 2019 - a celebration of all things blues and the artists that have inspired their...
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Episode 498 - feat. Lynn Harrison & International Women's Day from 2020-03-08T13:42:19
Toronto singer-songwriter and Unitarian Universalist minster Lynn Harrison joins us on Episode 498 of Folk Roots Radio to chat about her wonderful new album “Something More”. It’s a great interview...
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Episode 497 - International Women's Day from 2020-03-05T23:03
We're celebrating International Women’s Day on Episode 497 of Folk Roots Radio with an hour of special programming featuring female artists. Join us for new music from Sarah Harmer, Claudia Nygaard...
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Episode 496 - feat. Steve Poltz & Cayamo 2020 from 2020-03-02T13:47:26
Welcome to another very special hour of Folk Roots Radio, as we give over the whole of Episode 496 to music from artists we enjoyed on the 2020 edition of the roots music cruise Cayamo. We had an a...
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Episode 495 - feat. Ken Dunn & More New Releases from 2020-02-08T14:00
Ken Dunn is a modern day traveling troubadour giving social and environmental issues a voice in song, while reminding us to keep our loved ones and peace at the forefront of this precious life. No ...
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Episode 494 - feat. Jack Pine & More New Releases from 2020-02-06T14:00
Jack Pine joins us on Episode 494 of Folk Roots Radio for another conversation about his music, and, this time around, he plays live for us. Jack Pine is the stage persona of Gareth Auden Hole, an ...
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Episode 493 - feat. Noah Derksen & More New Releases from 2020-02-03T14:00:10
Noah Derksen is a Canadian-American singer-songwriter with a wonderfully soulful folk-roots Americana sound and some very strong songs. He joins us in the studio on Episode 493 of Folk Roots Radio ...
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Episode 492 - feat. The Red River Ramblers & More New Releases from 2020-01-31T20:01:30
The Red River Ramblers are an Ontario band dedicated to the revival of Manitoba Métis Fiddle music, which brings together the rhythmic spirit of the First Nations peoples, with a blend of both the ...
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Interview - Mister K "In Event Of Moon Disaster" - Folk Roots Radio at FMO from 2020-01-29T13:10:15
Our interview with folk-pop cosmic balladeer Mister K went much further than we were able to share with you on Episode 491 of Folk Roots Radio. Check out the full interview below.
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Episode 491 - feat. Mister K & More New Releases from 2020-01-25T13:55:48
On Episode 491 of Folk Roots Radio we chat to Kevin Roy from Manitoba about his new music project as cosmic balladeer Mister K, and upcoming album “In Event of Moon Disaster” – a musical journey th...
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Episode 490 - feat. Bill Garrett in Conversation from 2020-01-24T15:43:33
We're giving over the whole of Episode 490 of Folk Roots Radio to a fabulous in-depth conversation with Bill Garrett who sat down us at the 2019 Folk Music Ontario conference to talk about his long...
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Interview - Noah Derksen chats about America, Dreaming plus three live songs from 2020-01-23T13:20
Noah Derksen is a Canadian singer-songwriter with a wonderfully soulful folk-roots Americana sound and some very strong songs. Also an American citizen, Noah Derksen's new album "America, Dreaming"...
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Interview - Ken Dunn discusses latest album "Live in L.A." plus three songs live in the studio from 2020-01-20T12:28:45
Ken Dunn is a modern day traveling troubadour giving social and environmental issues a voice in song, while reminding us to keep our loved ones and peace at the forefront of this precious life. Ken...
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Interview - An in-depth conversation with Leaf Rapids' Keri Latimer. Citizen Alien and beyond. from 2020-01-18T12:35:59
Our interview with Keri Latimer from Leaf Rapids went so much further than what we were able to include in Episode 489 of Folk Roots Radio. Check out our full in-depth conversation here.
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Interview - Annie Capps discussing the great new Annie & Rod Capps album "When They Fall" from 2020-01-17T13:24:43
We included an excerpt from our in-depth interview with Annie Capps (from Annie & Rod Capps) in Episode 488 of Folk Roots Radio. You can now check out the full interview here.
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Interview - Kevin K Gagnon discussing his music and solo album "It Is What It Is" from 2020-01-15T22:56:29
We’re bringing something a little different to you on Folk Roots Radio this week. We’re celebrating the music of Kevin K Gagnon, a bass player from Windsor ON who has been active on the local scene...
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Interview - Sharon Goldman discussing her latest album "Every Trip Around The Sun" from 2020-01-15T14:05:39
We're pleased to bring you our full interview with New Jersey based singer-songwriter Sharon Goldman.
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Episode 489 - feat. Keri Latimer (Leaf Rapids) & More Favourites of 2019 from 2020-01-13T14:29:07
Keri Latimer joins us on Episode 489 of Folk Roots Radio to talk about “Citizen Alien”, the second album from Leaf Rapids, the Winnipeg band she leads with her partner, Devin Latimer - and one of o...
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Episode 488 - feat. Annie Capps (Annie & Rod Capps) & More Favourites of 2019 from 2020-01-11T16:11:34
Episode 488 of Folk Roots Radio features a great interview with Annie Capps, from the Michigan based duo Annie & Rod Capps, who joins us to chat about their latest album “When They Fall”, a wonderf...
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Interview - Emily Mure discussing her wonderful cover song E.P. "Sad Songs & Waltzes" from 2020-01-09T13:24:58
Emily Mure is a classically-trained oboist who performed at world-class venues like Carnegie Hall as a teenager, before picking up a guitar and developing a career as a singer-songwriter. After thr...
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Interview - The Pairs discuss their latest album "Noise" plus live songs at Folk Music Ontario from 2020-01-09T13:24:41
The Pairs are a fantastic female fronted folk/pop group from London ON featuring classically trained vocalists Hillary Watson, Renée Coughlin and Noelle Coughlin with a wonderful sound driven by sw...
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Interview - Douglas Richard Sinclair discusses The Red River Ramblers new album "Métis Fiddle Music" from 2020-01-06T00:06:14
Douglas Richard Sinclair is a Métis musician with roots in the Red River Settlement. He's also a member of The Red River Ramblers, an Ontario trio dedicated to reviving Manitoba Métis Fiddle music ...
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Episode 487 - feat. Sharon Goldman & More Favourite Albums of 2019 from 2020-01-03T22:21:45
New Jersey based singer-songwriter Sharon Goldman joins us on Episode 487 of Folk Roots Radio to chat about her fine new album “Every Trip Around The Sun”, the follow up to the very well-received "...
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Episode 486 - Our Favourite Albums of 2019 - The Top 10 from 2020-01-02T14:22:12
It’s that time of year... we’re holding back the interviews on Episode 486 of Folk Roots Radio as we check out our ten favourite albums of 2019. One of the best things about doing a radio show is g...
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Episode 485 - feat. Francine Honey & More Folk Roots Radio For The Holidays from 2019-12-21T14:17:22
Well, it’s that time of year. Time for another very special seasonal edition of Folk Roots Radio. So here it is - another attempt at some thoughtful and insightful holiday music programming, that s...
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Episode 484 - Folk Roots Radio For The Holidays from 2019-12-21T14:10:40
The holidays are here! Join us on Episode 484 of Folk Roots Radio as we celebrate the season with a selection of music that’s mostly new, independent and definitely not your typical holiday fare. W...
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Episode 483 - feat. Kae Shelby & More New Releases from 2019-12-15T19:35:42
Ottawa based singer-songwriter Kae Shelby joins us on Episode 483 of Folk Roots Radio to chat about her music and debut album “Music & Motorcycles”. Kae Shelby is another one of those musicians who...
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Episode 482 - feat. Martha Renaud In Conversation... on Folk Roots Radio from 2019-12-14T15:34:12
Welcome to another very special hour of Folk Roots Radio, as we give over the whole of Episode 482 to an in-depth conversation with one of our favourite songwriters, Martha Renaud. Martha Renaud is...
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Interview - Del Barber chats about his great new album "Easy Keeper" from 2019-12-10T13:22:01
Manitoba singer-songwriter Del Barber released a wonderful new album this year - the Americana flavoured "Easy Keeper". Four years in the making, this album really packs a punch. 11 great songs, t...
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Episode 481 - feat. Abe Drennan & More New Releases from 2019-12-08T19:12:40
On Episode 481 of Folk Roots Radio, we head up to Inuvik NWT, and over 100 miles into the Arctic circle, to talk to Bancroft ON raised singer-songwriter, educator and activist Abe Drennan about his...
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Episode 480 - feat. Leela Gilday & More New Releases from 2019-12-07T21:35:59
Yellowknife based indigenous singer-songwriter Leela Gilday joins us on Episode 480 of Folk Roots Radio to chat about her great fifth album "North Star Calling" which was inspired by a need for sel...
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Interview - Dayna Manning discussing her new chamber folk album "Morning Light" from 2019-12-03T15:53:27
Dayna Manning has just released a fabulous chamber folk album "Morning Light", recorded with Stratford Festival alumnus Ben Bolt-Martin - who arranged all of the songs for a chamber quartet featuri...
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Interview - Big Little Lions Helen Austin and Paul Otten discuss their new album "Inside Voice" from 2019-12-03T14:44:54
Big Little Lions, the wonderfully prolific folk pop duo featuring Helen Austin from Vancouver Island, and Paul Otten from Cincinnati, have just released their sixth album “Inside Voice” – fourteen ...
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Interview - Francine Honey talks about her new holiday album "Take Me To The North Pole" from 2019-12-02T13:06:59
Francine Honey has just released a great new holiday album "Take Me To The North Pole" which includes two news songs, the title track and "Christmas Round My Tree" alongside some well chosen holida...
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Episode 479 - feat. The Pairs & More New Releases from 2019-11-30T14:52:51
London ON based female fronted folk/pop vocal group The Pairs join us on Episode 479 of Folk Roots Radio for a wonderful conversation about their music and new album “Noise”. They also sing three s...
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Episode 478 - feat. The Rough & Tumble and More New Releases from 2019-11-24T12:47:48
Multi-instrumentalists Mallory Graham & Scott Tyler make music together as The Rough & Tumble. If you're a regular listener to this show you'll know that we're big fans of this folky rootsy America...
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Episode 477 - feat. Mattie Leon & More New Releases from 2019-11-22T20:58:19
Mattie Leon, the fantastic Toronto based singer-songwriter with a wonderful catchy and soulful folk/pop style joins us in the studio on Episode 477 of Folk Roots Radio for a chat about his music an...
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Interview - Graham Lindsey chats about his music and critically acclaimed debut album "Tradhead" from 2019-11-20T14:42:27
Graham Lindsey is an Ottawa-based multi-instrumentalist who currently plays mandolin and banjo, percussion (bodhran, cajon, shakers and more), as well as flutes and whistles. Already developing a g...
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Interview - Jeremy Voltz at Folk Music Ontario from 2019-11-19T13:32:56
Toronto based singer-songwriter Jeremy Voltz has been writing music, recording, and performing for 18 years. As well as his solo career, Jeremy is also a member of fantastic thirteen voice a cappel...
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Interview - Lynne Hanson discussing her forthcoming album "Just Words" which arrives February 2020 from 2019-11-18T13:22:06
Canada's own queen of Americana, Lynne Hanson is getting ready to release the second single "Just Words" and title track from her new solo recording which arrives in February 2020. The new album, p...
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Episode 476 - feat. Chris McKhool (Sultans of String) & More New Releases from 2019-11-16T12:37:39
Leader of the world rhythms folk combo Sultans of String, Chris McKhool joins us on Episode 475 of Folk Roots Radio to chat about the band’s forthcoming album "Refuge", a project that is all about ...
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Episode 475 - feat. 2019 Folk Music Ontario Developing Artist Program from 2019-11-15T13:57:50
We're giving over the whole of Episode 475 of Folk Roots Radio to a very inspiring audio documentary created with the participants in the 2019 Folk Music Ontario Developing Artist Program. Each yea...
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Interview - Sarah Smith discussing her latest album "Unveiling" from 2019-11-11T14:32:40
We don't often dip into pop/rock on Folk Roots Radio but when it comes to a new album from Sarah Smith we know that is something we just have to do. Sarah Smith is a fabulous live performer, and, q...
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Episode 474 - feat. Dayna Manning & More New Releases from 2019-11-10T14:36:17
Dayna Manning joins us on Episode 474 of Folk Roots Radio to chat about her latest album, "Morning Light". Morning Light is a fabulous chamber folk recording with a wonderful and sumptuous feel - a...
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Episode 473 - feat. Jojo Worthington & More New Releases from 2019-11-09T12:35:54
Canadian songwriter, composer and producer Jojo Worthington joins us on Episode 473 of Folk Roots Radio to chat about her latest project "TCYK (The Company You Keep)" which finds Jojo moving furthe...
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Interview - Sultans Of String's Chris McKhool discussing new project "Refuge" & upcoming tour dates from 2019-11-07T22:41:31
Sultans of String have just released the second single from their forthcoming album, “Refuge” which is due in the spring of 2020. “The Power of the Land” is a poem by Duke Redbird, now set to music...
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Interview - The Rough & Tumble discuss their great new album "Howling Back At The Wounded Dog" from 2019-11-05T13:59:13
Multi-instrumentalists Mallory Graham & Scott Tyler make music together as The Rough & Tumble. They released “Howling Back At The Wounded Dog” this past September – the follow up to the very well-r...
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Episode 472 - feat. Linda McRae & More New Releases from 2019-11-04T13:27:12
Multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter Linda McRae joins us on Episode 472 of Folk Roots Radio to chat about her latest solo album "Going To The Well", a stripped down affair that features new ver...
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Episode 471 - feat. VK & Legends of THE DEEP and More New Releases from 2019-11-02T16:48:38
Steve and Marni Van Kessel, who make music together as VK, join us on Episode 471 of Folk Roots Radio to chat about their new album - album number three, "Charm", a wonderful bluesy Americana folk-...
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Interview - Abe Drennan discussing his single "Spirits Soared and latest album "Iglu Sessions" from 2019-10-30T12:34:31
Abe Drennan is a Canadian folk singer, educator and social / environmental activist based in the beautiful town of Inuvik, in the Northwest Territories, and over 100 miles into the Arctic circle. A...
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Interview - Tomorrow Bird discussing their music and latest single "Love Is Love" from 2019-10-29T15:24:32
Tomorrow Bird are an acoustic folk duo from the UK, featuring Jen Bird and Simon Driscoll, who specialize in heartfelt songs that reflect on the human experience. They sing of hope, love, loss, cou...
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Episode 470 - feat. Coco Love Alcorn & More New Releases from 2019-10-27T16:40:38
We have a very special interview on Episode 470 of Folk Roots Radio. Coco Love Alcorn joins us to chat about her new album “Rebirth”, the follow-up to the very well-received 2016 album "Wonderland"...
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Episode 469 - feat. Big Little Lions & More New Releases from 2019-10-26T14:52:16
Helen Austin and Paul Otten make music together as Big Little Lions. They join us on Episode 469 of Folk Roots Radio to chat about their sixth album "Inside Voice" - fourteen new songs that take as...
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Interview - An in-depth conversation with Coco Love Alcorn about her new album "Rebirth" from 2019-10-22T22:20:04
Coco Love Alcorn is getting ready to release "Rebirth", the follow-up to her very well-received 2016 album "Wonderland". With a spiritual, but distinctly non-denominational message, Rebirth - like ...
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Interview - Australian Blues Legend Lloyd Spiegel interview with live songs at Folk Music Ontario from 2019-10-21T16:07:38
Australian acoustic blues legend Lloyd Spiegel has been performing his hard-hitting, cutting edge brand of blues for more than 30 years. While on tour in Canada, Lloyd sat down with Folk Roots Radi...
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Interview - Josh Finlayson from Skydiggers discussing their new album "Let's Get Friendship Right" from 2019-10-21T15:20:08
Toronto roots rockers Skydiggers have just released "Let’s Get Friendship Right" - the follow up to the very well-received "Warmth Of The Sun" from 2017. Josh Finlayson and Andy Maize have been mak...
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Interview - Russell deCarle discussing his music, live show and latest album "Alone In This Crowd" from 2019-10-21T15:14:41
Former lead vocalist with Prairie Oyster Russell deCarle is heading back out on tour this fall in support of his third solo album - the wonderful "Alone In Crowd". Warm and smokey, it's a wonderful...
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Episode 468 - feat. Del Barber & More New Releases from 2019-10-19T18:31:04
Manitoba singer-songwriter Del Barber joins us on Episode 468 of Folk Roots Radio to chat about his fabulous new Americana flavoured album “Easy Keeper”. Easy Keeper may be the best thing Del Barbe...
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Episode 467 - feat. Emily Mure & More New Releases from 2019-10-19T18:01:56
We're pleased to bring you another episode of all female artists on Episode 467 of Folk Roots Radio. New York City based singer-songwriter Emily Mure joins us on the show to chat about "Sad Songs a...
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Episode 466 - feat. Russell deCarle & More New Releases from 2019-10-12T21:04:29
Russell deCarle joins us on Episode 466 of Folk Roots Radio for a great conversation about his career, third solo album “Alone in this Crowd” and his live show. Russell deCarle is a fabulous artist...
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Episode 465 - feat. Josh Finlayson from Skydiggers & More New Releases from 2019-10-12T21:04:13
Josh Finlayson and Andy Maize have been making music together as Skydiggers, with a variety of musical compadres, for nearly 30 years. Josh Finlayson joins us on Episode 465 of Folk Roots Radio to ...
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The Business of Music - Mary Newland & Richard Baker from 2019-10-11T13:28:59
We're getting all nostalgic on this edition of The Business of Music, our new video and audio podcast devoted to all aspects of the music business. Mary Newland & Richard Baker join Jan Hall and Ga...
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Interview - Jean-Paul De Roover at Folk Music Ontario from 2019-10-08T12:35:27
Singer-songwriter Jean-Paul De Roover is renowned for his innovative and original approach to music, using live looping with guitars and voice as part of his performance. Although Jean-Paul was bor...
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The Business of Music - Chris Ronald from 2019-10-06T21:04:16
Vancouver based singer-songwriter Chris Ronald joins us on our new video and audio podcast The Business of Music for a fun chat about managing his own career, with a focus on touring and grant writ...
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Episode 464 - feat. Lloyd Spiegel Live & More New Releases from 2019-10-05T12:05:58
Australian acoustic blues guitarist and singer Lloyd Spiegel joins us on Episode 464 of Folk Roots Radio for a chat about his music and three live songs. A fantastic live performer, Lloyd Spiegel h...
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Episode 463 - feat. Tim Moxam, StopGap On Tour & More New Releases from 2019-10-04T20:56:01
Toronto singer-songwriter and carpenter Tim Moxam joins us on Episode 463 of Folk Roots Radio to chat about his music, latest album "Marlborough Hall" and the Stop Gap on Tour initiative, deliverin...
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Interview - Linda McRae discussing her new album "Going To The Well" from 2019-09-24T12:14:10
Linda McRae is getting ready to release a great new solo recording "Going to the Well" (October 1). The new album actually came out of house concert put on by fellow singer-songwriter Deni Gauthier...
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The Business of Music - Fresh Breath from 2019-09-23T16:11:57
Josh & Katie Pascoe from Cottam ON make music together as Fresh Breath. Josh and Katie joined Jan Hall and Gary Glass in the studio for the first edition of The Business of Music, our new video and...
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Interview - Kae Shelby discussing her debut album "Music & Motorcycles" from 2019-09-22T14:37:48
Ottawa based singer-songwriter Kae Shelby's inspirational debut album "Music and Motorcycles" is the recording that she always wanted to make, and a life long dream. Kae describes the music on the ...
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Interview - Fresh Breath's Josh & Katie Pascoe chat about their new album "The Big Picture" from 2019-09-20T12:37:44
Fresh Breath are a wonderful Cottam ON based duo, featuring Josh and Katie Pascoe, with a very positive attitude and a sound that they describe as folk-rock, blues, pop and country with a lot of he...
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Worth Repeating - Fraser & Girard Live In The Studio from 2019-09-19T12:32:06
Marianne Girard and Allan Fraser had been making music for over thirty and forty years respectively before a chance meeting in 2013 lead to the development of a new musical partnership “Fraser & Gi...
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Interview - VK & Legends of THE DEEP's Marni and Steve Van Kessel discuss their new album "Charm" from 2019-09-18T12:10:03
Marni and Steve Van Kessel, who make music together as VK, are back with a new album - and this time it's a wonderful bluesy Americana folk-rock recording with their new band 'Legends of THE DEEP'....
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Interview - David Francey discussing "The Broken Heart Of Everything" and getting back on the road from 2019-09-17T13:08:25
Three-time Juno award winning singer-songwriter David Francey released "The Broken Heart Of Everything", another beautiful and timeless collection in 2018. Unfortunately, around the time he was due...
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Episode 462 - feat. David Francey & More New Releases from 2019-09-13T11:26:30
Three-time Juno award winning singer-songwriter David Francey's musical world fell apart when he was told by his doctors that he must rest his voice. At the time, he was all set to head out on an e...
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Interview - Tim Moxam discussing his music & the StopGap On Tour initiative from 2019-09-12T21:20:39
Toronto full-time musician and carpenter Tim Moxam is putting all his skills to good use as he heads out on a tour with a difference, delivering StopGap wooden accessibility ramps to inaccessible m...
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Interview - An in-depth conversation with Jon Brooks about his new album "Moth Nor Rust II" from 2019-09-11T13:34:16
if you loved our interview with Jon Brooks we included in Episode 461 of Folk Roots Radio with Jan Hall, you're definitely going to enjoy listening to our full interview, which is nearly twice as l...
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Interview - Leela Gilday discussing her new album "North Star Calling" from 2019-09-10T12:34:56
Yellowknife based indigenous singer-songwriter Leela Gilday has just released her fifth album "North Star Calling". Inspired by self empowerment, and as Leela puts it facing your fears, standing yo...
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Episode 461 - feat. Jon Brooks & More New Releases from 2019-09-06T12:17:41
Toronto singer-songwriter Jon Brooks joins us on Episode 461 of Folk Roots Radio to chat about his seventh album "Moth Not Rust II" - a reimagining of his 2009 solo album of the same name, but this...
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Episode 460 - feat. Winter Wilson & More New Releases from 2019-08-30T19:10:12
We're bringing a fabulous interview with UK folk duo Winter Wilson to Episode 460 of Folk Roots Radio. Winter Wilson have just released a new live album “Live & Unconventional”, which was recorded ...
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Episode 459 - feat. Jamie Shea & More New Releases from 2019-08-23T12:19:39
Hamilton ON singer-songwriter Jamie Shea joins us on Episode 459 of Folk Roots Radio to chat about his first album “Come Down To The Water”. Well known on the Hamilton music scene as a band guitari...
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Interview - Jojo Worthington discussing her new album TCYK (The Company You Keep) from 2019-08-19T12:10:25
Canadian producer, songwriter and composer Jojo Worthington released her latest project “TCYK (The Company You Keep)” earlier this summer. Co-produced with William Crann, the new album sees Jojo Wo...
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Episode 458 - feat. Tragedy Ann & More New Releases from 2019-08-16T13:00:18
Liv Cazzola and Braden Phelan join us on Episode 458 of Folk Roots Radio to chat about the sweet music they make together as duo Tragedy Ann. If you recognize the name Cazzola, that's because Liv a...
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Episode 457 - feat. Laura Keating & More New Releases from 2019-08-09T12:44:38
Hamilton ON based singer-songwriter Laura Keating joins us on Episode 457 of Folk Roots Radio. One of the best things about doing this show every week, is giving independent artists a platform for ...
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Interview - UK Folk Duo Winter Wilson chat about their music & latest album "Live & Unconventional" from 2019-08-07T13:53:04
Winter Wilson are a folk duo from the UK featuring Kip Winter on vocals, accordion, guitar and flute with Dave Wilson on vocals, guitar and banjo. They describe their music as folk with a splash of...
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Interview - Tragedy Ann on Tour from 2019-08-05T12:58:33
Liv Cazzola and Braden Phelan make sweet music together as duo Tragedy Ann. If you recognize the name Cazzola, that's because Liv and sister Anita, are leaders of Guelph art.folk collective The Lif...
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Episode 456 - feat. Sarah Smith & More New Releases from 2019-08-03T11:53:14
We’re changing things up on Episode 456 of Folk Roots Radio as we bring you London ON singer-songwriter Sarah Smith and her band live from an under renovation Bank Theatre in Leamington ON, as part...
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Interview - Mattie Leon in the Folk Roots Radio studio from 2019-07-28T19:16:10
Mattie Leon is a Toronto based singer/songwriter with a catchy and soulful folk/pop style. Mattie released his well-received debut “Terrace” in 2015, followed by a couple of small releases in 2016,...
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Episode 455 - feat. Carly Thomas & More New Releases from 2019-07-27T12:12:53
Episode 455 of Folk Roots Radio features an interview with London Ontario based singer-songwriter Carly Thomas recorded especially for our video series, the Sun Parlour Coffee House Sessions. Carly...
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Interview - Mary Newland & the Blue Bayou Band from 2019-07-23T15:34:32
Mary Newland and Richard Baker have been involved in the music business for over thirty years. They now make music as Mary & Richard - interpreting songs from the Great American Songbook. In their ...
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Episode 454 - feat. Geneviève Racette & More New Releases from 2019-07-19T13:47:25
Montreal singer-songwriter Geneviève Racette joins us on Episode 454 of Folk Roots Radio to chat about her thoughtful and introspective folk-pop release, and first bilingual effort “No Water, No Fl...
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Interview - Laura Keating discussing her music & debut album "Let Me Tell You" from 2019-07-08T12:19:58
Laura Keating is a Hamilton ON based singer-songwriter, whose songs come straight from the heart and loves to tell stories about her hometown, life and relationships and the underlying mysteries th...
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Interview: Geneviève Racette discussing her new album "No Water, No Flowers" from 2019-06-03T19:46:39
Montreal's Geneviève Racette has just released a wonderful new album "No Water, No Flowers". A thoughtful and introspective folk-pop release, it's her first bilingual effort, and effortlessly moves...
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Episode 453 - feat. Steve Poltz & More New Releases from 2019-05-31T16:54:40
Singer-songwriter and humourist Steve Poltz is back on Folk Roots Radio. Steve joins us on Episode 453 to chat about his latest album "Shine On", which was recorded in Nashville with Will Kimbrough...
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Episode 452 - feat. Whiskey Jack & More New Releases from 2019-05-31T16:54:30
Whiskey Jack have been making music together for over 40 years. Band leader and banjo player Duncan Fremlin, joins us on Episode 452 of Folk Roots Radio to chat about the band, and their experience...
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Episode 451 - Lydia Persaud & More New Releases from 2019-05-24T11:30:48
Lydia Persaud joins us on Episode 451 of Folk Roots Radio to chat about her first full-length solo album “Let Me Show You”. A member of both the wonderful Toronto vocal trio The O'Pears and renown...
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Episode 450 - Cathy Hutch Live in the Folk Roots Radio Studio from 2019-05-24T11:30:36
New Brunswick’s Cathy Hutch joins us in the studio on Episode 450 of Folk Roots Radio for a wonderful in-depth conversation about her music and some live songs. A wonderful bluesy singer-songwriter...
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Interview - Jeremie Albino at Folk Music Ontario from 2019-05-19T13:12:54
A young musician with an old soul, and the classic sound of old time country blues surging through his veins, Jeremy Albino will be heading to the 2019 Hillside Festival (July 12-14). Musically he’...
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Episode 449 - feat. Leanne Hoffman & More New Releases from 2019-05-17T11:49:57
Halifax based singer-songwriter Leanne Hoffman has just released a fabulous new album "What Remains". Her debut as a solo performer, the new album was produced by Erin Costelo who also co-wrote a c...
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Episode 448 - feat. Wild Rivers & More New Releases from 2019-05-17T11:45:26
Khalid Yassein from Toronto’s folk-pop band Wild Rivers is our special guest on Episode 448 of Folk Roots Radio. After two album releases and a couple of singles, the Toronto-based band are really ...
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Interview - Hannah Sanders & Ben Savage discuss their music and new single "Hidden Things" from 2019-05-14T13:46:21
Hannah Sanders and Ben Savage came together as a duo after a chance meeting at their local folk club, the Black Fen Folk Club, in Cambridge, England. Their music is deceptively simple, just two bea...
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Interview - Steve Poltz discussing his latest album "Shine On" from 2019-05-13T11:49:26
"My songwriting is a form of alchemy. And once I open it up, magic happens." That's Steve Poltz discussing his songwriting during our interview about his great new album "Shine On". The now Nashvil...
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Episode 447 - feat. Pete Eastmure & More New Releases from 2019-05-10T11:26:50
Toronto's Pete Eastmure joins us on Episode 447 of Folk Roots Radio to chat about his latest album "Keep Your Love Steady", a pedal steel drenched vintage Americana recording with a wonderful Texas...
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Episode 446 - In Conversation with... Dave Sills from 2019-05-10T11:18:51
We're giving over the whole of Episode 446 of Folk Roots Radio to an in-depth conversation with singer-songwriter, severe weather scientist and social activist Dave Sills, who has just released a w...
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Interview - Bobby Dove discussing her debut full-length album "Thunderchild" from 2019-05-09T11:50:34
Troubadour singer-songwriter Bobby Dove is back on tour in Ontario this Spring. Bobby released her debut full-length album “Thunderchild” in October 2016. Thunderchild takes us back to the golden a...
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Interview - Whiskey Jack "Rhymes & Good Times with Stompin' Tom" from 2019-05-07T12:32:26
Whiskey Jack have been making music together for over 40 years. In the 1980's, they were featured weekly on the The 'Ol' Back Porch' of the CBC's Tommy Hunter Show. In 1993 they joined Stompin' Tom...
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Episode 445 - feat. Gillian Nicola & More New Releases from 2019-05-03T11:48:16
Americana singer-songwriter Gillian Nicola joins us on Episode 445 of Folk Roots Radio to chat about her first full-length album “Dried Flowers”. It’s an excellent album, and, though we’re a bit bi...
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Episode 444 - feat. Dave McEathron & More New Releases from 2019-05-03T11:22:35
Hamilton based multi-instrumentalist Dave McEathron, the former frontman and principal songwriter of Toronto roots rockers - the much loved and sadly departed The Warped 45s, joins us on Episode 44...
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Interview - Guillaume Jabbour discussing the new Jabbour album "Saint Bernard" from 2019-05-02T21:11:04
Jabbour are a bilingual contemporary roots band from Quebec with a love of musical collaboration, Cajun music and travel. Whether playing live or on record, they love to mix things up as they move ...
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Interview - The O'Pears discuss their fabulous new album "Stay Warm" from 2019-04-29T21:03:51
“Stay Warm”, the new winter themed album by Toronto's The O'Pears is quite lovely, and highly recommended for those of us who love snuggling up with some good tunes during the dark days of the wint...
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Episode 443 - feat. Reid Jamieson & More New Releases from 2019-04-27T11:59:26
Vancouver based singer-songwriter Reid Jamieson has just released what may be the album of his career, "Me Daza". Recorded in Ireland, with Kieran Kennedy, 'me daza' is actually Cork Ireland slang ...
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Episode 442 - feat. Hannah Sanders and Ben Savage & More New Releases from 2019-04-26T18:10:47
UK Americana/folk duo Hannah Sanders & Ben Savage released a beautiful album “Awake” in 2018. Their music is deceptively simple, intimate duets around a single microphone, that draw you in and open...
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Interview - Dave Newland discussing his new album "NORTHBOUND" from 2019-04-24T12:02:42
Canadian adventurer, writer and miner of song David Newland is getting ready to release his fifth album, "NORTHBOUND: The Northwest Passage in Story and Song", a live collection of original songs b...
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Interview - Reid Jamieson & Carolyn Victoria Mill discussing the new Reid Jamieson album "Me Daza" from 2019-04-22T23:20:05
Vancouver based singer-songwriter Reid Jamieson has just released his latest album "Me Daza". 'Me Daza' is actually Cork Ireland slang for 'most excellent' or 'awesome', though strictly speaking it...
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Episode 441 - feat. Hillside Festival Girls & Guitars Songwriting Course 2019 from 2019-04-19T11:23:31
We’re giving over the whole of Episode 441 of Folk Roots Radio to interviews with the participants and facilitators of the 2019 Hillside Festival Girls & Guitars Songwriting Course that took place ...
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Interview - Ariana Gillis discussing her music and appearance at Roots North 2019 from 2019-04-16T12:13:26
Ariana Gillis is a captivating live performer - she sings with such passion, with such a distinctive voice and vocal delivery, you really can't take your eyes off her. She'll be appearing at the 20...
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Interview - Gillian Nicola discussing her first full-length album "Dried Flowers" from 2019-04-15T17:16:47
Hamilton ON singer-songwriter Gillian Nicola will be releasing her first full length album “Dried Flowers” in the spring of 2019. A classically trained vocalist, Gillian Nicola describes herself as...
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Interview - VK (Steve & Marni Van Kessel) discussing their second album "Terms & Conditions" from 2019-04-14T21:29:08
Orillia ON based Steve and Marni Van Kessel make music together as VK, a project that they describe as a bit of a cross between Blue Rodeo and the Tragically Hip - Canadian style Americana based ar...
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Episode 440 - In Conversation with... Ron Sexsmith from 2019-04-12T20:43:37
We’re giving over the whole of Episode 440 of Folk Roots Radio to a wonderful in-depth conversation with one of Canada's finest songwriters, Ron Sexsmith. During our wide-ranging conversation, Ron ...
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Episode 439 - In Conversation with... Saffron A (*TRIGGER WARNING*) from 2019-04-12T19:43:24
Episode 439 of Folk Roots Radio features an in-depth conversation with Saffron A, a Toronto and Brantford based alt.folk musician and poet who describes her music as sitting where emotion and intel...
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Interview - An in-depth conversation with Tamara Lindeman who makes music as 'The Weather Station' from 2019-04-12T15:30:43
Tamara Lindeman has received rave reviews for her music, and the quality of her songwriting. If you don't recognize the name, it's probably because, on stage, she goes by the name 'The Weather Stat...
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Interview - An in-depth conversation with Corin Raymond about his career in music from 2019-04-11T11:42
Corin Raymond sat down with Jan Hall at the Folk Music Ontario conference for a wonderful in-depth conversation about his music and fabulous album "Hobo Jungle Fever Dreams", Folk Roots Radio's fav...
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Interview - Pete Eastmure discussing his new album "Keep Your Love Steady" from 2019-04-10T22:26:02
Toronto’s Pete Eastmure has just released his latest album “Keep Your Love Steady”, a pedal steel drenched vintage Americana recording with a wonderful Texas swing that is sure to bring a smile to ...
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Interview - Khalid Yassein from Wild Rivers discussing their music and new single "Moving Target" from 2019-04-09T16:00:51
Toronto based Wild Rivers are a band that's really starting to happen. After two album releases and a couple of singles, they have already developed a loyal fan base. They're just back from their F...
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Interview - An in-depth conversation with Ron Sexsmith about his career in music from 2019-04-08T13:35:11
One of Canada's finest songwriters, Ron Sexsmith will be performing an intimate solo show at the 2019 Roots North Music Festival in Orillia ON on Friday April 26. The songwriter's songwriter, Ron S...
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Episode 438 - feat. Ariana Gillis & More New Releases from 2019-04-05T11:05:54
Ariana Gillis joins us on Episode 438 of Folk Roots Radio to chat about her upcoming appearance at the 2019 Roots North Music Festival which takes place in Downtown Orillia on Friday April 26 and S...
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Episode 437 - feat. VK & More New Releases from 2019-04-05T11:01:17
Orillia ON based husband and wife Steve and Marni Van Kessel make music together as VK. They join us on Episode 437 of Folk Roots Radio to chat about their heartfelt brand of old-school rock and ro...
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Interview- Dave McEathron discussing his new solo album project "Abandoned Companions" from 2019-04-01T13:51:57
Dave McEathron, the former frontman and principal songwriter of Toronto roots rockers, the much loved and sadly departed The Warped 45s, is back with a wonderful full-length solo album “Abandoned C...
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Episode 436 - feat. The Weather Station & More New Releases from 2019-03-29T12:18:57
Episode 436 of Folk Roots Radio features an in-depth length interview with Tamara Lindeman. You may not recognize the name, but if we tell you that, for music, she goes by the name 'The Weather Sta...
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Episode 435 - feat. Roots North Music Festival 2019 & More New Releases from 2019-03-29T12:14:25
Our latest radio episode features Amy Mangan from the Roots North Music Festival chatting about their amazing 2019 Main Stage line-up. The Roots North Music Festival takes place across Downtown Ori...
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Interview - Julian Taylor discussing the new Julian Taylor Band album "Avalanche" from 2019-03-27T21:38:58
Self-described “pilgrims of funk, soul ‘n’ roll”, the Julian Taylor Band are back with their latest soulful groove “Avalanche”. Avalanche may be musical revisionist Julian Taylor’s most personal re...
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Interview - Saffron A discussing her new single and E.P. "Resilience" (*TRIGGER WARNING*) from 2019-03-25T19:45:16
Saffron A is an alt.folk artist and poet who describes her music as sitting where emotion and intellect intersect. Distinct from every young musician who starts out on guitar or piano, Saffron A cr...
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Interview - Allison Lupton discussing her new album "Words of Love" from 2019-03-24T12:57:47
Canadian Folk Music Award nominee and Folk Music Ontario Songs from the Heart winner Allison Lupton is getting ready to release her fourth full length album “Words Of Love”, a fabulous recording th...
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Interview - Canadian country singer Lisa Brokop discussing her Legendary Ladies of Country show from 2019-03-23T11:43:59
Canadian country singer-songwriter Lisa Brokop is celebrating nearly 30 years in the music business as she brings her ‘Legendary Ladies of Country’ show to Ontario this spring. Fresh from the succe...
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Episode 434 - feat. Allison Lupton & More New Releases from 2019-03-15T21:36:06
Acclaimed singer-songwriter and vocalist Allison Lupton joins us on Episode 434 of Folk Roots Radio to chat about her fourth album “Words of Love”. Words of Love is a fabulous recording that featur...
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Interview - Singer-songwriter Jamie Shea discussing his debut album "Come Down To The Water" from 2019-03-11T22:13:20
Hamilton ON singer-songwriter Jamie Shea has just released his first album “Come Down To The Water”. Well known on the Hamilton music scene as a band guitarist playing rock, pop, blues and jazz, Ja...
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Interview - Amy Mangan from the Roots North Music Festival chats about the 2019 main stage line-up from 2019-03-10T12:19:56
Renowned Canadian songsmith Ron Sexsmith and alt. folk rising star The Weather Station are headlining this year's Roots North Music Festival which takes place across Downtown Orillia on Friday Apri...
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Episode 433 - feat. Emily Jean Flack & International Women's Day from 2019-03-08T12:11:09
We're celebrating International Women’s Day on Folk Roots Radio as we sit down with Canadian singer-songwriter Emily Jean Flack to chat about her music and new E.P. "Throwing Shapes". We also check...
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Episode 432 - feat. John Muirhead & More New Releases from 2019-03-08T12:09:14
London ON based singer-songwriter John Muirhead first landed on our radar as a member of the Developing Artist Program (formerly the Youth Program) at the 2016 Folk Music Ontario conference. He has...
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Interview - Logan McKillop discussing his sophomore release "Anchorless". from 2019-03-07T15:19:18
Logan McKillop is renowned for his work as a guitarist. However, he’s also a pretty fine songwriter in his own right. Logan’s just released “Anchorless” the beautiful follow-up to his debut from 20...
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Interview - An in-depth conversation with Shari Ulrich about her career in music from 2019-03-05T14:32:41
Multi-instrumentalist (fiddle, mandolin, guitar and piano) singer-songwriter; two time Juno Award winner; and inductee in the BC Entertainment Hall of Fame, Shari Ulrich has released 23 albums to d...
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Episode 431 - In Conversation with... David Storey from 2019-03-01T12:04:35
We’re giving over the whole of Episode 431 of Folk Roots Radio to an in-depth conversation with singer-songwriter David Storey. David Storey is probably best known as the executive producer and dir...
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Worth Repeating - Crash Bamboo Live on Folk Roots Radio from 2019-02-27T21:49:02
Ambre McLean and Preetam Sengupta joined us live on Folk Roots Radio on November 9 2013 as a new duo Crash Bamboo. In those days Folk Roots Radio was only on CFRU 93.3fm (Guelph) and we went live e...
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Worth Repeating - David Storey discussing his 2015 album "Coming Home" from 2019-02-20T00:07:04
We're getting ready to interview singer-songwriter David Storey about "Made In Canada", his new album with his band The Side Road Scholars. That makes it a good time to dust off one of our favourit...
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Interview - Emily Jean Flack discussing her first EP of original songs "Throwing Shapes" from 2019-02-18T20:58:27
Canadian Singer-songwriter Emily Jean Flack weaves together elements of pop and jazz and her celtic folk roots to produce a piano driven sound that is all her own. The daughter of Denise Flack from...
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Episode 430 - In Conversation with... Paul Mills Part 2 from 2019-02-16T12:11:53
Musician, music arranger and producer/engineer Paul Mills joins us on Episode 430 of Folk Roots Radio for the second half of our in-depth conversation about his career in music. After 45 years in t...
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Episode 429 - In Conversation with... Paul Mills Part 1 from 2019-02-16T12:09:51
Episode 429 of Folk Roots Radio features the first half of a very special two-hour conversation with musician, music arranger and producer Paul Mills. Paul Mills has been part of the Canadian folk ...
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Interview - An in-depth conversation with renowned producer/engineer Paul Mills - FULL INTERVIEW from 2019-02-12T13:06:20
Paul Mills has been working in music for over 45 years, and the producer/engineer of over 200 folk music recordings including albums by Stan Rogers (all but one of Stan Rogers’ albums were produced...
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Interview - Chris Ronald chatting about his music and latest album "Fragments" from 2019-02-10T23:06:45
Chis Ronald is coming to Ontario on tour this March with shows in Guelph at Silence (with Jon Brooks) on Friday March 15th. He'll also be joining us in our Kingsville studio to record an edition of...
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Episode 428 - feat. Amanda Rheaume & More New Releases from 2019-02-08T13:12:05
Episode 428 of Folk Roots Radio features an interview with Juno nominated Métis singer-songwriter Amanda Rheaume who joins us to chat about her fifth album "The Skin I'm In", the follow up to her v...
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Episode 427 - In Conversation with... Suzanne Jarvie from 2019-02-08T13:10:22
We really are all about the music and the people that make it on Folk Roots Radio. We're giving over the whole of Episode 427 to an interview with Toronto based singer-songwriter Suzanne Jarvie who...
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Interview Exclusive - Amanda Rheaume discussing new album "The Skin I'm In". from 2019-02-05T03:59:29
Amanda Rheaume's fifth album "The Skin I'm In" (Release date: Feb 15 2019), the follow up to the very well-received "Holding Patterns" from 2016, is an upbeat Americana-pop roots recording with a c...
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Interview - Monika Wall discussing her new E.P. "Earth" from 2019-02-03T21:13:36
Winnipeg singer-songwriter Monika Wall started out singing opera before moving into a career as a singer-songwriter. Her second album, the E.P. "Earth" was released late in 2018, the first of four ...
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Episode 426 - feat. Peter Boyer (from Same Latitude As Rome) & More New Releases from 2019-02-01T11:58:23
Episode 426 of Folk Roots Radio features a great interview with Peter Boyer, from Same Latitude As Rome, who joins us in the studio to chat about their latest album “Stay The Course”, which feature...
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Episode 425 - feat. Jay Aymar & More New Releases from 2019-02-01T11:58:10
Toronto based singer-songwriter Jay Aymar joins us on Episode 425 of Folk Roots Radio to chat about his latest recording “My Perfect Matador”, an album that is surely his most complete artistic sta...
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Interview - Suzanne Jarvie discussing her new album "In The Clear" from 2019-01-29T14:33:47
Suzanne Jarvie started writing songs for her critically acclaimed debut, 2014's "Spiral Road", while sitting with her son in hospital, as he recovered from a devastating fall down a spiral staircas...
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Interview - Kalon Hart discussing his forthcoming album "Love Is Surrender" from 2019-01-28T19:11:06
Kalon Hart is the singer-songwriter alter-ego of Canadian film/TV composer Rob Teehan, who also played the tuba with both the Lemon Bucket Orkestra and The Boxcar Boys. Currently based in LA, Kalon...
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Episode 424 - feat. Gathering Time & More New Releases from 2019-01-25T14:52:02
Long Island based folk band Gathering Time joins us on Episode 424 of Folk Roots Radio for a fun conversation about their music. They also play two songs live for us. It's a great interview and wel...
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Episode 423 - Folk Music Ontario 2018 Developing Artist Program from 2019-01-25T14:51:48
We’re all about the Folk Music Ontario conference 2018 Developing Artist Program on Episode 423 of Folk Roots Radio. Each year during the annual conference, a group of developing artists – youth pe...
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Interview - Peter Boyer from Same Latitude As Rome discussing new album "Stay The Course" from 2019-01-22T21:45:36
Same Latitude As Rome, the vehicle for masterful storytelling singer-songwriter Peter Boyer, are back with “Stay The Course”, the follow-up to 2015’s “Early Days”, their very well received collecti...
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Episode 422 - feat. Jonathan Byrd & More New Releases from 2019-01-11T11:54:03
North Carolina singer-songwriter Jonathan Byrd joins us on Episode 422 of Folk Roots Radio to chat about his latest album, the wonderful “Pickup Cowboy”, the follow up to his great 2014 album “You ...
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Episode 421 - feat. Big Little Lions & More New Releases from 2019-01-11T11:51:49
We catch up with Big Little Lions on Episode 421 of Folk Roots Radio. It's at least a couple of years since we last sat down with Helen Austin and Paul Otten from the band to chat about their music...
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Episode 420 - feat. Jesse Matas & More New Releases from 2019-01-04T21:31:02
Crooked Brother Jesse Matas joins us on Episode 420 of Folk Roots Radio to chat about his great new solo album “Tamarock”, our favourite album of 2018. Jesse Matas has a great vocal style, and the ...
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Episode 419 - feat. Mara Levine & More New Releases from 2019-01-04T21:02:50
Mara Levine from New Jersey joins us on Episode 419 of Folk Roots Radio for a wonderful conversation about her music and her fabulous new album "Facets of Folk". Mara Levine is not a songwriter, bu...
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Interview - Mara Levine at the 2018 Folk Music Ontario conference from 2019-01-01T05:05:05
New Jersey based Mara Levine is a fabulous singer, and a great interpreter of other people’s songs. She’s just released a lovely third album “Facets Of Folk” the follow up to “Jewels and Harmony” (...
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Interview - Gathering Time at the 2018 Folk Music Ontario conference from 2018-12-31T16:53:53
Long Island based folk band Gathering Time are an excellent harmony trio in the tradition of Peter, Paul & Mary, with a little bit of Crosby, Stills & Nash, The Byrds and Joni Mitchell thrown into ...
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Interview - Shawn William Clarke at the 2018 Folk Music Ontario conference from 2018-12-31T15:23:10
Shawn William Clarke is a wonderfully quirky and engaging singer-songwriter who really deserves a wider audience. His last solo two albums “William” (2014) and “Topaz” (2017) were very well-receive...
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Episode 418 - The Best of 2018: The Next 15 from 2018-12-28T21:20:47
There are no interviews on Episode 418 of Folk Roots Radio as we check out more of our favourite albums of the year. We've already released The Top 10 on Episode 417 of Folk Roots Radio. This time ...
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Episode 417 - The Best of 2018: The Top 10 from 2018-12-28T21:14:54
It’s that time of year... we’re holding back the interviews on Folk Roots Radio as we check out our ten favourite albums of 2018. One of the best things about doing a radio show is getting loads of...
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Episode 416 - Folk Roots Radio At The End Of the Year from 2018-12-21T14:58:47
Join us as we celebrate the season on Folk Roots Radio with an all music episode that covers the bases, with seasonal music, some wintery music and some music that sounds wintery but actually it's ...
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Episode 415 - feat. Allison Lupton & More Folk Roots Radio For The Holidays from 2018-12-21T14:56:09
We're continuing to celebrate the season on Episode 415 of Folk Roots Radio with more thoughtful and insightful holiday music programming – featuring mostly new self-written songs, and if they’re n...
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Episode 414 - feat. Sultans Of String & More Folk Roots Radio For The Holidays from 2018-12-14T11:32:28
We love seasonal music on Folk Roots Radio – what we don’t love is more straight up versions of the same old Christmas songs and carols. Join us on Episode 414 of Folk Roots Radio as we celebrate t...
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Interview - Jay Aymar discussing his new album "Your Perfect Matador" from 2018-12-11T02:06:23
Toronto based troubadour singer-songwriter Jay Aymar has just released a new album that is surely his most complete artistic statement to date. Drawing comparison to no less than Canadian icon Leon...
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Interview - Jonathan Byrd discussing his latest album "Pickup Cowboy" from 2018-12-09T12:43:57
North Carolina singer-songwriter Jonathan Byrd has just released his latest album “Pickup Cowboy”, the follow up to his great 2014 album “You Can’t Outrun The Radio”. The new album was actually del...
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Episode 413 - feat. The O'Pears & More Winter Releases from 2018-12-07T14:34:08
We celebrate the start of winter on Episode 413 of Folk Roots Radio with an interview with Toronto based vocal trio The O'Pears who have just released a lovely winter themed second album “Stay Warm...
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Episode 412 - feat. Carly Dow & More New Releases from 2018-12-07T14:32:46
Episode 412 of Folk Roots Radio features an interview with banjo toting Manitoba based roots singer-songwriter, Carly Dow, who sat down with us at the 2018 Folk Music Ontario conference to chat abo...
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Interview - Ellen Froese at the 2018 Folk Music Ontario conference from 2018-12-06T17:09:22
Multi-instrumentalist Ellen Froese grew up on a farm in Saskatchewan, and describes herself as 'a young hip-swinger who is not Joan Baez or a sheep, but the vibrato in her voice may suggest otherwi...
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Interview - Ken Tizzard discussing his Ron Hynes tribute album "A New Dog Is Lost" from 2018-12-04T18:34:37
Rock bassist turned singer-songwriter Ken Tizzard has just released “A Good Dog Is Lost: A Collection Of Ron Hynes Songs”, a loving tribute to the Newfoundland songsmith who sadly passed away in 20...
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Interview - Big Little Lions at the 2018 Folk Music Ontario Conference from 2018-12-03T21:52:31
The Big Little Lions are Helen Austin and Paul Otten. A remarkable songwriting duo, they actually live in two different places – Helen on Vancouver Island, and Paul in Cincinnati OH, and send song ...
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Interview - Jesse Matas discussing his fabulous new album "Tamarock". from 2018-12-02T15:45:02
A member of Winnipeg's wonderful Crooked Brothers, Jesse Matas released a fabulous solo album last year, “Tamarock”. Every now and again an album pops up on your radar that makes you sit up take no...
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Interview - Carol Welsman discussing her holiday show "A Baby Grand Jazz Christmas" from 2018-11-30T23:24:06
We don’t normally cover jazz on Folk Roots Radio but this is a rather special event, and the perfect gift for a loved one this holiday season. Acclaimed Canadian singer and pianist Carol Welsman wi...
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Episode 411 - feat. Karen Morand & More New Releases from 2018-11-30T22:24:52
Windsor ON singer-songwriter Karen Morand joins us in the studio on Episode 411 of Folk Roots Radio to chat about her great new EP, “Every Flash Of Light” which was recorded in St.Thomas, ON with D...
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Episode 410 - feat. Ken Tizzard & More New Releases from 2018-11-30T22:24:35
Episode 410 of Folk Roots Radio features an interview with singer-songwriter Ken Tizzard chatting about his latest release “A Good Dog Is Lost” – his loving tribute to Newfoundland Songsmith Ron Hy...
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Interview - Guelph singer-songwriter Tannis Slimmon chats about her career in music from 2018-11-28T13:44:51
Tannis Slimmon has been making music for over 30 years. Tannis grew up in a musical family on a farm in Manitoba before moving to Guelph ON in 1980, announcing herself on the Canadian folk scene as...
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Interview - Allison Lupton discussing her Christmas single "The Eve Of Christmas Day" from 2018-11-28T13:10:38
Acclaimed Cambridge ON singer-songwriter and vocalist Allison Lupton has just released a new single for Christmas, an original song entitled “The Eve of Christmas Day”. The new single was recorded ...
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Episode 409 - feat. Tannis Slimmon & More New Releases from 2018-11-23T15:38:18
Episode 409 of Folk Roots Radio features an interview with Guelph singer-songwriter Tannis Slimmon who has been making music for over thirty years. Amazingly, she has done so while holding down a c...
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Episode 408 - feat. Innes Wilson & More New Releases from 2018-11-23T15:38:05
Guelph alt.folk singer-songwriter Innes Wilson joins us on Episode 408 of Folk Roots Radio to chat about his latest album, a four song E.P. “Seaview”. We also check out more of the latest new relea...
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Interview - Sultans of String Chris McKhool discussing their 2018 Christmas Caravan tour from 2018-11-22T21:34:43
Sultans Of String are taking their Christmas Caravan out on the road again this holiday season, with an extensive tour that takes in B.C. and Ontario and then heads into the US, and depending on th...
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Interview - Moonfruits discussing their latest album "Ste-Quequepart" from 2018-11-22T17:25:17
Moonfruits are a bilingual folk duo featuring the beautiful harmonies Kaitlin Milroy and Alex Millaire, who captivate audiences with their songs and stories, often accompanied by just a banjo or pa...
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Episode 407 - feat. Gathering Sparks & More New Releases from 2018-11-16T14:47:48
Gathering Sparks are the graceful collision of Jane Lewis and Eve Goldberg – musical friends who bonded over finely tuned harmonies and the craft of songwriting. Their inclusive approach embracing ...
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Episode 406 - feat. Annie Sumi & More New Releases from 2018-11-16T14:45:52
Guelph based singer-songwriter Annie Sumi joins us on Episode 406 of Folk Roots Radio to chat about her music, and latest album, 2017’s “In The Unknown”, which earned her a 2018 Canadian Folk Music...
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Interview - Annie Sumi discussing her latest album "In The Unknown" from 2018-11-14T13:17:33
Guelph based singer-songwriter Annie Sumi‘s 2017 album “In The Unknown” has been nominated for New/Emerging Artist of the Year at the 2018 Canadian Folk Music Awards. The follow-up to her criticall...
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Interview - Singer-songwriter Innes Wilson discussing his music and new "Seaview" E.P. from 2018-11-12T21:06:06
Guelph alt-folk singer-songwriter Innes Wilson landed on our radar earlier this year with his very well-received long player "Northumberland Slums". A stripped down affair featuring just Innes Wils...
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Interview - Jory Nash discussing his latest album "Wilderness Years" from 2018-11-12T13:22:52
Jory Nash released his ninth album “Wilderness Years” earlier this year. It maybe his best yet, which is saying a lot for an artist who consistently produces great albums. It may also be his last –...
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Episode 405 - feat. Jory Nash & More New Releases from 2018-11-09T21:23:20
Jory Nash joins us on Episode 405 of Folk Roots Radio to chat about his latest album “Wilderness Years”, and the challenges of making a living as a singer-songwriter in a world where online streami...
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Interview - Guelph singer-songwriter Doris Folkens discussing her new single "All Our Roses" from 2018-11-09T15:25:48
Guelph singer-songwriter Doris Folkens has released a new song for Remembrance Day. The new song, “All Our Roses”, is about her mother’s experience as a young child living in Hamburg, Germany durin...
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Interview - Jody Raffoul discussing his new album "9 Wigle St Leamington Ontario" from 2018-11-06T00:30:41
Jody Raffoul is just about to release his latest album “9 Wigle St Leamington Ontario”. Ten years in the making, it’s the story of his life so far, and a collection of true stories of love, loss, t...
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Interview - Gathering Sparks recorded at the 2018 Folk Music Ontario conference. from 2018-11-04T19:09:39
Gathering Sparks are the graceful collision of Jane Lewis and Eve Goldberg -musical friends who bonded over finely tuned harmonies and the craft of songwriting, their inclusive approach embracing f...
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Episode 404 - feat. Melanie Brulée & More New Releases from 2018-11-02T14:10:59
Toronto’s Melanie Brulée joins us on Episode 404 of Folk Roots Radio to chat about her great new Americana album “Fires, Floods & Things We Leave Behind", a fabulous slice of pedal steel driven cou...
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Episode 403 - feat. Moonfruits & More New Releases from 2018-11-02T14:09:18
Bilingual folk duo Moonfruits join us on Episode 403 of Folk Roots Radio to chat about their music and latest album "Ste-Quequepart". Caitlin Milroy and Alex Millaire are a tremendous live act, cap...
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Interview - John Muirhead discussing his 2018 E.P. "Foundational" from 2018-11-01T22:11:05
London based singer-songwriter John Muirhead first landed on our radar as a member of the Developing Artist Program (formerly the Youth Program) at the 2016 Folk Music Ontario conference. John rele...
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Interview - Sara Gougeon discussing her new E.P. "Home Again" from 2018-11-01T21:57:22
Sara Gougeon is a twenty year old singer-songwriter from Sudbury, Ontario and a student at the prestigious Berklee College of Music in Boston. Sara was part of the Developing Artist Program that to...
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Interview - Karen Morand discussing her new E.P. "Every Flash Of Light" from 2018-11-01T12:55:44
Award-winning Canadian singer-songwriter Karen Morand has been pretty busy lately. After announcing the arrival of Even The Bird Was Free, her new rootsy bluesy gospel Americana duo with Ukulele Bl...
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Interview - Carly Dow discussing new album "Comet" from 2018-10-28T12:42:52
Banjo toting roots singer-songwriter Carly Dow has just released her second album “Comet”. More celestial in tone than her earthy debut “Ingrained”, Carly is still deeply connected to nature and th...
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Episode 402 - feat. David Graff & New Releases from 2018-10-26T11:30:53
British Columbia based singer-songwriter David Graff joins us on Episode 402 of Folk Roots Radio to chat about his new album “Supposed To Fly”. David has just returned to writing and recording afte...
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Episode 401 - feat. Erin Costelo & New Releases from 2018-10-25T19:00:53
Episode 401 of Folk Roots Radio features an interview with Halifax NS based keyboard playing singer-songwriter, composer and producer Erin Costelo. Erin Costelo released the critically acclaimed “D...
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Interview - Madeleine Roger discussing her debut solo album "Cottonwood" from 2018-10-25T11:14:53
Winnipeg singer-songwriter Madeleine Roger released a fabulous album "Fairweather" in 2015 with her twin brother Lucas as part of the contemporary folk duo Roger Roger. Since that time, Lucas has d...
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Interview - Kris Rosar discussing the Drumlin Contra Dances taking place in Fergus ON from 2018-10-24T15:57:03
Contra dance is a traditional social dance style with figures similar to square dancing but taking place in longways sets. Dancing occurs with live music from the Scots-Irish, French Canadian, and ...
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Interview - Francine Honey discussing new album 'To Be Continued" from 2018-10-23T12:29:44
Bilingual Canadian singer-songwriter Francine Honey (formerly Francine Leclair) has just released her third album "To Be Continued". The new album, featuring tales of heartache and hope delivered w...
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Interview - Manitoba Hal and Karen Morand discussing their new project Even The Bird Was Free from 2018-10-22T12:51:43
Award-winning singer-songwriter Karen Morand & Ukulele Bluesman Manitoba Hal are now making music together as rootsy bluesy gospel Americana duo Even The Bird Was Free. Karen Morand and Manitoba Ha...
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Interview - Justin Latam discussing his new E.P. "Six" from 2018-10-18T16:10:11
Born and raised in Leamington ON in the heart of Canada’s Sun Parlour, barefoot musician Justin Latam, has been making music for over thirteen years now. A hard-working singer-songwriter, Justin ha...
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Interview - Melanie Brulée discussing new album "Fires, Floods & Things We Leave Behind" from 2018-10-17T18:48:06
"Fires, Floods & Things We Leave Behind", the great new album from Melanie Brulée, is a fabulous slice of pedal steel driven country music that comes equipped with its own widescreen spaghetti west...
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Interview - David Graff discussing “Supposed To Fly”, his first album since the 90s from 2018-10-16T15:10:39
Canadian singer-songwriter David Graff has just returned to writing and recording music with his wonderful new release ”Supposed To Fly". Despite some early success, with songs placed in movies and...
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Interview - Erin Costelo discussing her new album "Sweet Marie" from 2018-10-15T18:11:47
Erin Costelo, the Halifax NS based keyboard playing singer-songwriter, composer and producer, is about to release another soulful R&B masterpiece, “Sweet Marie”, the follow up to 2016’s critically ...
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Episode 400 - feat. Madeleine Roger & New Releases from 2018-10-12T11:09:44
Winnipeg based singer-songwriter Madeleine Roger joins us on Episode 400 of Folk Roots Radio to chat about her debut solo album “Cottonwood”. Madeline produced a fabulous album “Fairweather” in 201...
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Episode 399 - feat. Jack Pine & More 2018 Canadian Folk Music Award Nominees from 2018-10-04T15:29:52
Ottawa based musician Jack Pine joins us on Episode 399 of Folk Roots Radio to chat about his music and his 2017 album ”Left To My Own Devices”, nominated for a 2018 Canadian Folk Music Award in th...
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Episode 398 - feat. Noah Zacharin & More New Releases from 2018-09-22T11:53:17
Toronto-based singer-songwriter and guitarist Noah Zacharin released one of our favourite albums of 2016, the genre defying electric album "Strange Rider". His latest album "A Startle Of Wings" is ...
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Episode 397 - feat. Red Dirt Skinners & More New Releases from 2018-09-07T11:18:03
The hard to categorize British roots duo with the wide appeal, Red Dirt Skinners join us on Episode 397 of Folk Roots Radio to chat about their wonderful new album “Under Utopian Skies”. It’s a gre...
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Episode 396 - feat. The Big Branch Festival & More New Releases from 2018-08-29T11:16:15
Fiddler Emilyn Stam from Balfolk Toronto joins us on Episode 396 of Folk Roots Radio to chat about "Balfolk", that’s the modern revival of traditional, predominately Western European, social folk d...
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Interview - Noah Zacharin discussing new album "A Startle Of Wings" from 2018-08-26T21:02:10
Toronto-based singer-songwriter and guitarist Noah Zacharin released one of our favourite albums of 2016, the genre defying electric album "Strange Rider", a widescreen production that moved effort...
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Interview - Emilyn Stam discussing Balfolk & The Big Branch Festival from 2018-08-25T21:48:53
The Big Branch Festival is a three day “Balfolk” festival/camp hosted by Balfolk Toronto taking place September 7-9, at Unicamp Ontario, in Honeywood near Shelburne ON (along the Bruce Trail). “Bal...
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Interview - Red Dirt Skinners discuss their new album "Under Utopian Skies" from 2018-08-23T20:54:55
Hard to categorize British roots duo Red Dirt Skinners will be releasing their new album “Under Utopian Skies” this September. Featuring multi-instrumentalists Sarah Skinner and Rob Skinner, the ba...
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Episode 395 - feat. Tia McGraff & More New Releases from 2018-08-11T11:16:51
Canadian Americana/folk singer-songwriter Tia McGraff joins us on Episode 395 of Folk Roots Radio for an in-depth conversation about her wonderful seventh album, "Stubborn In My Blood". Recorded wi...
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Episode 394 - Summerfolk 2018 Preview from 2018-08-03T12:24:05
We’re getting set for the 2018 Summerfolk Music and Crafts Festival which takes place the weekend of August 17-19 in Kelso Park, on the shores of Georgian Bay, just outside Owen Sound. One of the f...
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Interview - Tia McGraff discussing her new album "Stubborn In My Blood" from 2018-08-02T21:10:02
There’s nothing better than having a new album come in, you play it once, and then want to play it again... and again... and again. Canadian Americana/folk singer-songwriter Tia McGraff has just re...
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Interview - Artistic Director James Keelaghan talks about Summerfolk 2018 from 2018-07-31T22:31:52
The 2018 Summerfolk Music and Crafts Festival takes place the weekend of August 17-19 in Kelso Park, on the shores of Georgian Bay, just outside Owen Sound. A beautiful site - it's the perfect situ...
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Episode 393 - feat. Duane Forrest & More New Releases from 2018-07-28T11:14:06
Toronto singer-songwriter and activist Duane Forrest joins us in the studio on Episode 393 of Folk Roots Radio to chat about his music. He also plays three songs live. Its a very inspiring intervie...
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Episode 392 - feat. Peter Willie Youngtree & More New Releases from 2018-07-28T11:11:44
St John’s NF singer-songwriter Peter Willie Youngtree specializes in gritty thought-provoking country songs that he delivers with a wonderful world weary old time country voice that feels like it c...
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Episode 391 - Hillside 2018 Interviews from 2018-07-20T21:57:36
We're giving over the whole of Episode 391 of Folk Roots Radio to some great artist interviews we recorded at the 2018 Hillside Festival. Stay tuned as we chat with Frank Evans from The Slocan Ramb...
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Episode 390 - feat. Dana Sipos & More New Releases from 2018-07-20T21:54:32
One of our favourite singer-songwriters Dana Sipos joins us on Episode 390 of Folk Roots Radio to chat about her great fourth album “Trick Of the Light” which was recently released on Miranda Mulho...
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Interview - Dana Sipos at the 2018 Hillside Festival from 2018-07-19T14:03:15
Highly regarded Canadian singer-songwriter Dana Sipos was enjoying the 2018 Hillside Festival as a patron when we bumped into her, and decided we had the perfect opportunity for an interview. Dana ...
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Interview - Frank Evans from The Slocan Ramblers at the 2018 Hillside Festival from 2018-07-17T22:12:13
Toronto’s Slocan Ramblers are one of Canada’s finest bluegrass bands. Rooted in the tradition, they’re as comfortable with their own songs as they are with the bluegrass canon. They’ve just release...
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Interview - Martin Harley at the 2018 Hillside Festival from 2018-07-17T22:07:11
British acoustic roots and blues guitarist Martin Harley, who plays a 100 year Weissenborn Hawaiian acoustic lap guitar, released one of our favourite albums of 2017, “Static In The Wires”. Static ...
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Interview - Fortunate Ones at the 2018 Hillside Festival from 2018-07-17T21:59:08
Newfoundland’s Fortunate Ones feature the fine musicianship and close harmonies of Catherine Allan and Andrew James O’Brien. Known for their fabulous live performances, their critically acclaimed 2...
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Interview - Cécile Doo-Kingué at the 2018 Hillside Festival from 2018-07-17T21:50:03
A fabulous live performer, Cameroonian Canadian guitarist and singer-songwriter Cécile Doo-Kingué blends together blues, afro-roots and soul with some jazzy overtones, to create a sound that is ver...
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Interview - Artistic Director Darin Addison talks about Home County 2018 from 2018-07-16T22:03:16
The 2018 Home County Music & Art Festival takes place the weekend of July 20-22 in the beautiful confines of Victoria Park in London ON. Celebrating its 45th anniversary this year, it’s an importan...
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Episode 389 - Hillside 2018 Preview from 2018-07-06T20:12:53
We're all about the 2018 Hillside Festival on Episode 389 of Folk Roots Radio. This year’s festival takes place the weekend of July 13-15 at beautiful Guelph Lake, just outside Guelph, in Southern ...
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Episode 388 feat. Campbell Woods & More New Releases from 2018-07-06T20:12:25
Young Canadian singer-songwriter Campbell Woods released a fabulous debut album, “Oxford Street” in 2017, one of our favourite albums of the year. Campbell Woods joins us on Episode 388 of Folk Roo...
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Episode 387 - feat. Sarah Hiltz & New Releases from 2018-06-29T11:00:51
Toronto-based singer-songwriter Sarah Hiltz has been turning heads for the quality of her songwriting, which dips from folk into jazz. Sarah joins us in the studio on Episode 387 of Folk Roots Radi...
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Episode 386 - feat. Evan & John and New Releases from 2018-06-29T10:56:05
Indie folk duo Evan & John from Sarnia, Ontario have a sound that's influenced by both Simon & Garfunkel and The Milk Carton Kids and focuses on tight, complex harmonies, wrapped in a beautiful due...
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Episode 385 - Over The Moon & New Releases from 2018-06-01T12:21:11
Alberta based Canadian roots/swing duo Over The Moon join us in the studio on Episode 385 of Folk Roots Radio for a very enjoyable conversation about their music, debut album "Moondancer” and a few...
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Episode 384 - Steve Poltz & New Releases from 2018-06-01T12:19:16
Crowd-surfing festival favourite Steve Poltz joins us on Episode 384 of Folk Roots Radio to chat about his music, and fabulous live show. Steve Poltz is one of those artists that once you catch a s...
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Interview - Jay Gilday from 2018-05-31T18:22:41
Jay Gilday grew up in a very musical family in Yellowknife before relocating to Edmonton AB and immersing himself in its vibrant music scene. Whether playing solo or with his power trio, Jay Gilday...
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Interview - The Young Novelists' Graydon James & Laura Spink from 2018-05-31T18:14:38
The Young Novelists, fronted by Graydon James and Laura Spink, have just released their third studio album “In City & Country”. The album was recorded in Montreal with producer Howard Bilerman who’...
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Interview - The Lifers discussing new album "Honey Suite" from 2018-05-31T17:54:56
The Lifers, led by sisters Liv and Anita Cazzola, are an art-folk/rock collective from Guelph, Ontario. Liv and Anita have been delighting listening audiences across Canada since there release of t...
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Interview - Evan & John from 2018-05-27T15:33:27
Evan & John are an indie folk duo from Sarnia, Ontario, featuring Evan Dawe and John Pilat. Influenced by Simon & Garfunkel and The Milk Carton Kids, their music focuses on tight, complex harmonies...
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Episode 383 - The Young Novelists & New Releases from 2018-05-25T11:09:41
Graydon James & Laura Spink from Toronto’s The Young Novelists join us on Episode 383 of Folk Roots Radio for a fun conversation about their third studio album “In City & Country”. On an all Canadi...
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Episode 382 - The Young'Uns & New Releases from 2018-05-25T11:09:28
Highly entertaining English vocal trio The Young’Uns join us on Episode 382 of Folk Roots Radio to chat about their music and latest album “Strangers”. It’s a great interview – one you’ll definitel...
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Interview - Duane Forrest from 2018-05-21T11:01:41
Duane Forrest is a singer-songwriter and social activist from Toronto who describes his passions as music, travel and language but, most importantly, love. Duane weaves bossa nova, jazz and soul to...
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Interview - Sarah Hiltz from 2018-05-21T10:55:17
Toronto based Sarah Hiltz has been turning heads for the quality of songwriting, that dips from folk into jazz. Her latest album, 2017’s “Beauty in the Blue” is a collection of songs written while ...
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Interview - Over The Moon from 2018-05-20T21:35:18
Over The Moon are a Canadian roots/swing duo featuring award winning multi-instrumentalists and vocalists Suzanne Levesque and Craig Bignell. Suzanne and Craig met, fell in love, got married and di...
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Episode 381 - Doris Folkens & New Releases from 2018-05-18T10:16:22
Guelph storytelling singer-songwriter Doris Folkens joins us on Episode 381 of Folk Roots Radio to chat about music and her self-titled debut album which was produced by mando-maestro Andrew Collin...
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Interview - Cheshire Carr from 2018-05-16T14:55:50
Cheshire Carr are a six piece Montreal-based folk-rock collective who weave together their diverse influences to produce a sound that is warm and inviting, yet also very intriguing. With songs and ...
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Episode 380 - The Lifers & New Releases from 2018-05-11T20:46:37
We’re taking a distinctly female musical perspective on Episode 380 of Folk Roots Radio as we chat to Liv and Anita Cazzola from Guelph’s The Lifers about their sophomore release “Honey Suite”. Liv...
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Episode 379 - Jay Gilday & New Releases from 2018-05-11T20:41:10
Edmonton based singer-songwriter Jay Gilday joins us on Episode 379 of Folk Roots Radio to chat about his music. Whether playing solo or with his power trio, Jay is a captivating performer who weav...
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Episode 378 - Ian Sherwood Live & New Releases from 2018-05-04T11:26:27
Halifax singer-songwriter Ian Sherwood joins us in the studio on Episode 378 of Folk Roots Radio to chat about his music and latest album "Bring The Light". He also plays three songs live for us. A...
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Episode 377 - Kevin Roy Live & New Releases from 2018-05-04T11:25:59
Winnipeg country roots troubadour singer-songwriter Kevin Roy joins us on Episode 377 of Folk Roots Radio for a chat about his music and three live songs. It's a great session and definitely worth ...
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Interview - Steve Poltz at Folk North from 2018-05-02T15:00:43
Steve Poltz is one of the most engaging live performers you are ever likely to see – a storytelling folk singer who loves to crowd-surf at festivals, he’s one of those artists that once you catch a...
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Interview - The Young'Uns at Folk North from 2018-05-01T13:20:06
Sean Cooney, David Eagle and Michael Hughes career in music started when they decided that rather than going to the local pub for a night out, they’d check out their local folk club, in Stockton on...
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Interview - Campbell Woods at Folk Music Ontario from 2018-04-25T14:40:36
Canadian singer-songwriter Campbell Woods released his debut album “Oxford Street”, produced by Brian Kobayakawa, in the spring of 2017. An album full of well-crafted story songs, it was very well-...
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Interview - Glenn McFarlane at Folk Music Ontario from 2018-04-24T22:23:45
Glenn McFarlane is an award winning songwriter, a multi-instrumentalist and one of the founders of the Brampton Folk Club. Glenn released his third album, “Time to Kill” in 2017. His well-crafted o...
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Interview - Ian Sherwood at Folk Music Ontario from 2018-04-23T21:36:35
Halifax singer-songwriter Ian Sherwood picked up a Canadian Folk Music Award for Contemporary Singer Of The Year, for his 2012 album "Live At The Hive". His fifth studio album “Bring The Light”, pr...
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Interview - Kevin Roy at Folk Music Ontario from 2018-04-23T12:55:21
Everyone loves a good story. Winnipeg country roots troubadour, Kevin Roy, shares his songs as if telling a story for the first time over morning coffee. He delivers poignant folk ballads, wry wit ...
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Interview - Greenbank at Folk Music Ontario from 2018-04-22T22:23:31
At first glance you might think they’d just stepped out of a time machine… Clad in denim and bellowing in three-part harmony, Thunder Bay ON’s Greenbank produce a sound that appears to come straigh...
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Episode 376 - Kerri Powers & New Releases from 2018-04-20T11:12:58
Connecticut blues roots singer-songwriter Kerri Powers joins us on Episode 376 of Folk Roots Radio to chat about her fabulous new album “Starseeds”. Kerri Powers produced one of our favourite recor...
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Episode 375 - The LYNNeS & New Releases from 2018-04-20T11:07:19
Lynn Miles and Lynne Hanson, join us on Episode 375 of Folk Roots Radio to chat about their new collaboration as The LYNNeS, and their first album as a duo, “Heartbreak Song For The Radio”. After a...
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The LYNNeS - Folk Roots Radio Interview from 2018-04-16T13:33:06
Two wonderful Canadian singer-songwriters Lynn Miles and Lynne Hanson have a new project, The LYNNeS. The two Lynn(e)s have written and toured together off and on for over 10 years now and Lynn Mil...
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Episode 374 - Laura Cortese & New Releases from 2018-04-13T12:30:09
Laura Cortese joins us on Episode 374 of Folk Roots Radio for a fabulous conversation about her music and great new album with her all girl band, Laura Cortese and the Dance Cards, “California Call...
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Episode 373 - Stephen Fearing & New Releases from 2018-04-13T12:24:01
Stephen Fearing is heading out on the road this spring for a solo tour that takes in Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Ontario. We catch up with Stephen on the road from Regina to Winnipeg to chat about ...
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Interview - Jack Pine at Folk Music Ontario from 2018-04-10T21:21:15
Ottawa's Gareth Auden-Hole grew up with his head in the city and his heart in the northern wild. Gareth studied music production in Victoria, Ottawa, and London before releasing his self-titled deb...
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Interview - Kerri Powers Discussing New Album Starseeds from 2018-04-10T19:28:23
Blues roots singer-songwriter Kerri Powers is getting ready to release her new album "Starseeds". Kerri Powers produced one of our favourite recordings of 2014, her stunning self-titled album. Prod...
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Interview - Stephen Fearing Discussing Every Soul's A Sailor & Upcoming Tour from 2018-04-09T11:22:26
Stephen Fearing hits the road in Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Ontario this spring. Hot on the heels of a great response to his ninth solo album, 2017’s “Every Soul’s A Sailor”, which took home the C...
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Episode 372 - Rosie and the Riveters & New Releases from 2018-04-06T12:58:35
Alexis Normand from Saskatoon feminist vocal group Rosie and the Riveters joins us on Episode 372 of Folk Roots Radio to chat about their great new album "Ms. Behave". Named after the World War 2 f...
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Episode 371 - The Kelly Song Collective & New Releases from 2018-04-06T12:45:32
The Kelly Song Collective join us in the studio on Episode 371 of Folk Roots Radio. The Kelly Song Collective are a folk roots duo from Sudbury and Toronto featuring the brothers John and Joe Kelly...
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Episode 370 - Irish Mythen & Roots North 2018 from 2018-03-29T15:57:15
Prince Edward Island based troubadour singer-songwriter Irish Mythen joins us on Episode 370 of Folk Roots Radio to chat about her fabulous live show, a new album that’s expected this summer and he...
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Episode 369 - Andrew Collins & More New Releases from 2018-03-23T12:14:23
Five times JUNO nominee and seven times Canadian Folk Music Award winning mando-maestro Andrew Collins sat down with Jan Hall at the 2017 Folk Music Ontario conference to chat about his music. He a...
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Episode 368 - Mark Martyre & More New Releases from 2018-03-23T12:06:52
Mark Martyre, the prolific Toronto based writer and singer-songwriter with the Tom Waits like vocal delivery, joins us on Episode 368 of Folk Roots Radio to chat about his wonderful new album “Rive...
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Episode 367 - Show The Love from 2018-03-14T18:28:59
Episode 367 of Folk Roots Radio is all about a great community project in Leamington Ontario that is using the arts to support revitalization of its uptown core, and, in particular, the completion ...
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Episode 366 - Leela Gilday & International Women's Day from 2018-03-09T11:50:18
Join us for another hour of special International Women’s Day programming on Episode 366 of Folk Roots Radio featuring new music from a cast of female artists including Anne Janelle, Suzie Vinnick,...
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Episode 365 - Kristine Schmitt & International Women's Day from 2018-03-09T11:40:31
Episode 365 of Folk Roots Radio is the first of two very special hours of International Women’s Day programming. This time round we feature a great interview with Toronto based vocalist and singer-...
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Episode 364 - The Rough and Tumble & More New Releases from 2018-03-02T13:41:12
Playful folk duo The Rough & Tumble live life on the road, taking their home with them – a sixteen foot trailer, from gig to gig, as they tour North America. They’ve just released their first full ...
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Episode 363 - Jeremie Albino & More New Releases from 2018-03-02T13:35:44
Young country blues singer-songwriter Jeremy Albino joins us on Episode 363 of Folk Roots Radio. Jeremie sat down with us at the 2017 Folk Music Ontario conference to chat about his music and playe...
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Episode 362 - Chris Ronald & More New Releases from 2018-02-16T17:27:10
Vancouver based singer-songwriter Chris Ronald moved to Canada from England in 2002 and has built himself a great career as a songwriter renowned for his songcraft with a sound that has been descri...
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Episode 361 - Ryan Cook & More New Releases from 2018-02-16T17:19:19
Troubadour country roots singer-songwriter Ryan Cook started off playing heavy metal and punk before discovering a love for old time country music. He’s just released his fourth album “Having A Gre...
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Episode 360 - Shari Ulrich & More New Releases from 2018-02-09T13:39:57
Multi-instrumentalist (fiddle, mandolin, guitar and piano) singer-songwriter; two time Juno Award winner; and inductee in the BC Entertainment Hall of Fame, Shari Ulrich joins us on Episode 360 of ...
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Episode 359 - Ashley Condon & More New Releases from 2018-01-30T15:08:56
Episode 359 of Folk Roots Radio to chat about her most thoroughly PEI album to date, her third full-length recording “Can You Hear Me” – an album that features a series of co-writes with other PEI ...
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Episode 358 - Featuring Rob Lutes & More New Releases from 2018-01-12T12:53:15
Montreal singer-songwriter Rob Lutes joins us on Episode 358 of Folk Roots Radio for a wonderful conversation about his latest album, "Walk In The Dark", a blues roots delight and our favourite alb...
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Episode 357 - The Best of 2017: The Next 15 from 2018-01-04T12:30:51
We’ve already released our Top Ten albums of 2017 – you can find those on Episode 356 of Folk Roots Radio. This time around we tackle ‘The Next Fifteen' with an episode featuring some of our favour...
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Episode 356 - The Best of 2017: The Top 10 from 2017-12-28T16:58:37
Well, it’s that time of year – time to run down our favourite albums of 2017. One of the best things about doing a radio show is that you get loads of great music to audition each week. One of the ...
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Episode 355 - More Folk Roots Radio at Christmas from 2017-12-15T16:06:32
Welcome to another hour of festive music for the holidays. We’re calling it "Folk Roots Radio at Christmas" and we’re featuring a selection of mostly new and original holiday music by independent a...
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Episode 354 - Folk Roots Radio at Christmas from 2017-12-15T15:58:02
Well, it’s that time of year... time for a very special holiday season edition of Folk Roots Radio. Now, I don’t know about you, but I love Christmas music, I just hate the uninspiring way it get u...
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Episode 353 - Raine Hamilton & More New Releases from 2017-11-29T22:10:40
Episode 353 of Folk Roots Radio features an interview with the Winnipeg based singer-songwriter Raine Hamilton, recorded at the 2017 Folk Music Ontario conference. Raine also plays a couple of new ...
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Episode 352 - Erin Costelo & More New Releases from 2017-11-29T22:05:41
Episode 352 of Folk Roots Radio features an interview with Erin Costelo recorded at the 2017 Folk Music Ontario conference. Erin released a wonderful album in 2016, “Down Below, The Status Quo”, a ...
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Episode 351 - Ken Yates & 2017 Canadian Folk Music Awards from 2017-11-23T20:10:03
The winners of the 2017 Canadian Folk Music Awards were recently announced at a couple of very special gala evenings in Ottawa. On Episode 351 of Folk Roots Radio we feature music from some of the ...
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Episode 350 - Folk Music Ontario Developing Artist Program 2017 from 2017-11-17T12:10:29
We're all about the Folk Music Ontario 2017 Developing Artist Programme on Episode 350 of Folk Roots Radio. Each year during the annual conference, a group of developing artists - youth performers,...
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Episode 349 - Jabbour & More New Releases from 2017-11-17T11:38:42
Episode 349 of Folk Roots Radio features an interview and three live songs from fun bilingual Quebec roots trio Jabbour recorded at the Folk Music Ontario conference. We also check out more of the ...
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Episode 348 - Piper Hayes & New Releases from 2017-11-10T11:33:33
We’re back at the Folk Music Ontario conference on Episode 348 of Folk Roots Radio for an interview with Hamilton Ontario singer-songwriter Piper Hayes & her partner Carson Ritcey-Thorpe. Piper is ...
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Episode 347 - Remembrance Day from 2017-11-10T11:17:29
We’re holding back on the interviews on Episode 347 of Folk Roots Radio as we bring you a themed hour of music for Remembrance Day. We had lots of great music choices to consider - starting with 30...
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Episode 346 - Mayhemingways Interview & More New Releases from 2017-10-26T21:51:46
Peterborough Ontario's wonderful fuzz-folk duo Mayhemingways have had a fabulous couple of years since the release of their debut album “Hunter St. Blues”. Episode 346 of Folk Roots Radio features ...
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Episode 345 - We're All About The Music! from 2017-10-12T17:45:27
We’re holding back the interviews on Episode 345 of Folk Roots Radio to check out more of the best new releases we’ve received over the last few months. Join us for some great tracks from Steve Mar...
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Episode 344 - Ken Dunn Interview & More New Releases from 2017-10-05T21:26:16
British Columbia singer-songwriter Ken Dunn released his seventh album "Wondrous Beauty" earlier this year. Ken joined us in the studio with partner Anna Green for an in-depth discussion about his ...
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Episode 343 - Shawna Caspi Interview & More New Releases from 2017-10-05T21:17:55
Classically trained Toronto singer-songwriter and fingerstyle guitarist Shawna Caspi has just released her fourth album “Forest Fire” – which is more of a band project than her previous releases. S...
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Episode 342 - Brendan Scott Friel Interview & More New Releases from 2017-09-28T14:19:01
Brendan Scott Friel started his music career as the lead guitarist in well-received Windsor harmony rock combo The Brilliancy before deciding to pursue a career as a singer-songwriter. Earlier this...
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Episode 341 - Coco Love Alcorn Interview & More New Releases from 2017-09-07T21:35:39
Coco Love Alcorn has had an absolutely fabulous year since the release of her latest album “Wonderland”. A gifted folk, pop and jazz singer, as well as a wonderful harmonizer and improviser, Coco s...
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Episode 340 - Summerfolk Youth Discoveries & More New Releases from 2017-09-01T12:40:59
We're up in Owen Sound ON on Episode 340 of Folk Roots Radio as we check out the fabulous Youth Discoveries showcase at Summerfolk. We’re bringing you interviews with two young duos - Moscow Apartm...
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Episode 339 - Gregger Botting & More New Releases from 2017-08-14T19:45:23
Singer-songwriter Gregger Botting recently joined us in the studio to record an edition of the Sun Parlour Coffee House Sessions. We're pleased to bring that interview to Episode 339 of Folk Roots ...
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Episode 338 - Leah Morise & New Releases from 2017-08-14T19:34:11
Singer-songwriter Leah Morise recently joined us in the studio to record an edition of The Sun Parlour Coffee House Sessions. Artists join us in the studio to record five or six songs live and cha...
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Episode 337 - Peter F Light Interview & More New Releases from 2017-07-28T20:00:15
Guelph singer-songwriter Peter F Light released his first long player “Just For The Record”, a warm and engaging mix of folk, pop, and 70s singer-songwriter style original songs in late 2016. Earli...
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Episode 336 - Manitoba Hal Interview & More New Releases from 2017-07-28T19:53:44
Ukulele bluesman Manitoba Hal released a great double live album “Live in Ghent” earlier this year – the perfect introduction to his music. Hal joined us in the Quantum Sound Productions studio in ...
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Episode 335 - Summerfolk 2017 from 2017-07-21T19:14:51
We’re all about the Summerfolk Music & Crafts Festival on Episode 335 of Folk Roots Radio. This year’s Summerfolk takes place the weekend of August 18-20 in Kelso Park, on the shores of Georgian Ba...
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Episode 334 - Joe Jencks Interview & More New Releases from 2017-07-07T13:32:37
Chicago based singer-songwriter Joe Jencks joins us on Episode 334 of Folk Roots Radio to chat about his great new album “Poets, Philosophers, Workers & Wanderers”. Our wide-ranging conversation co...
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Episode 333 - We're All About The Music! from 2017-07-07T13:22:21
We’re all about the music again on Episode 333 of Folk Roots Radio as we hold back the interviews to bring you another hour of the latest new releases. This time around, we take a look at the lates...
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Episode 332 - Hey Canada! (Canada Day Special Edition Part 2) from 2017-06-29T12:57:17
We continue to celebrate Canada Day on Episode 332 of Folk Roots Radio. This special edition of the show is a bit of a travelogue as we start out in the east of the country and head west, but reall...
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Episode 331 - O Canada! (Canada Day Special Edition Part 1) from 2017-06-29T12:51:24
We’re celebrating Canada’s 150th Birthday on Episode 331 of Folk Roots Radio. As Canada celebrates this important milestone, we’ve put together a very special edition of the show that celebrates th...
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Episode 330 - Home County Music & Art Festival 2017 from 2017-06-23T17:35:30
We’re all about the 2017 Home County Music & Art Festival on Episode 330 of Folk Roots Radio. The 44th edition of the festival takes place July 14 – 16, 2017 in Victoria Park, London ON. Admission ...
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Episode 329 - Hillside Festival 2017 from 2017-06-16T18:40:59
Episode 329 of Folk Roots Radio is all about the 2017 Hillside Festival taking place the weekend of July 14-16 at beautiful Guelph Lake, just outside Guelph, in Southern Ontario. With more than 60 ...
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Episode 328 - We're All About The Music! from 2017-06-16T18:23:24
We’re all about the music on Episode 328 of Folk Roots Radio as we hold back the artist interviews to check out a great mix of the latest new releases. This time round we include first plays for ne...
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Episode 327 - Mariposa Folk Festival 2017 from 2017-06-08T18:32:48
We're all about the 2017 Mariposa Folk Festival on Episode 327 of Folk Roots Radio. The ‘Grande Dame of Canadian Folk Festivals’ 57th edition takes place the weekend of July 7, 8 and 9 in beautiful...
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Episode 326 - Montreal Folk Fest sur le Canal from 2017-06-02T11:56:33
We’re all about the Montreal Folk Fest sur le Canal on Episode 326 of Folk Roots Radio. The 10th edition of the festival takes place on the banks of the Lachine Canal in Montreal from June 14-18 20...
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Episode 325 - We're All About The Music! from 2017-06-02T11:51:25
We're all about the music on Episode 325 of Folk Roots Radio as we check out more of the latest new releases. And this time around we’re a bit more bluesy than on recent episodes and we also includ...
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Episode 324 - Kevin Roy Interview & New Releases from 2017-05-26T14:09:38
Winnipeg singer-songwriter Kevin Roy, joins us on Episode 324 of Folk Roots Radio to chat about his great 2016 album “Heartworn Highways” and his upcoming Canadian tour dates. And, as usual, we als...
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Episode 323 - Ian Foster Interview & More New Releases from 2017-05-18T21:44:38
Singer-songwriter Ian Foster from St John’s NF joins us on Episode 323 of Folk Roots Radio to chat about his latest album, “Sleeper Years”, the follow up to the very well received "The Great Wave" ...
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Episode 322 - We're All About The Music! from 2017-05-18T21:37:29
We're all about this music on Episode 322 of Folk Roots Radio as we check out a great selection of new releases on the folk and roots scene, including new music from Alice Howe, Joe Jencks and Rach...
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Episode 321 - Emily Millard Interview & More New Releases from 2017-05-11T19:56:31
We’re back at the Folk Music Ontario conference on Episode 321 of Folk Roots Radio for another in our interview series "Folk Roots Radio at FMO". This time around, we talk to art folk songstress Em...
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Episode 320 - We're All About The Music! from 2017-05-11T19:49:44
We're all about the music on Episode 320 of Folk Roots Radio as we catch up on some of the great new music we’ve received recently. Among the new and upcoming releases we check out is the third alb...
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Episode 319 - Bobby Dove Interview & More New Releases from 2017-05-04T21:33:03
On this episode, we're back at the Folk Music Ontario conference for another in our interview/mini-session series Folk Roots Radio at FMO. Country roots singer-songwriter Bobby Dove joins us to cha...
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Episode 318 - Mike McKenna Jr. Interview & More New Releases from 2017-05-04T21:25:57
There's lots of great music on Episode 318 of Folk Roots Radio. Montreal Singer-songwriter Mike McKenna Jr. joins us in the mobile studio at the Folk Music Ontario conference for a great in depth c...
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Episode 317 - Carly Dow Interview & More New Releases from 2017-04-21T11:15:29
Manitoba singer-songwriter Carly Dow is as comfortable on the banjo as the guitar, and playing solo as much as playing with a band. She joined us at the Folk Music Ontario conference to chat about ...
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Episode 316 - Shawn William Clarke Interview & More New Releases from 2017-04-21T11:08:34
Episode 316 of Folk Roots Radio features an interview with Toronto singer-songwriter Shawn William Clarke recorded at the Folk Music Ontario conference. Shawn also plays three songs live for us, in...
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Episode 315 - Gina Horswood Interview & More New Releases from 2017-04-13T14:38:51
Australian country blues powerhouse Gina Horswood joins us on Episode 315 of Folk Roots Radio to chat about her music and upcoming "Saints & Sinners" tour of Southern Ontario with fellow singer-son...
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Episode 314 - The Rough and Tumble Interview & More New Releases from 2017-04-07T14:59:09
Playful Americana-folk duo The Rough & Tumble, join us on this episode to chat about their music and first tour of Southern Ontario. Originally from Nashville – that’s now just where they collect t...
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Episode 313 – Karen Morand Interview & More New Releases from 2017-03-31T14:15:19
Singer-songwriter Karen Morand joins us on this episode to chat about “Junkyard Heart”, her new album with her band Bosco. Junkyard Heart features eight new Karen Morand songs with more of a confes...
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Episode 312 - Danny Michel Interview & More New Releases from 2017-03-31T14:06:02
Singer-songwriter Danny Michel recorded his latest album “Khlebnikov” on board an icebreaker in the middle of the Arctic Ocean. Danny joins us on this episode to chat about the new album, his Dan's...
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Episode 311 - Benjamin Dakota Rogers Interview & More New Releases from 2017-03-23T21:14:31
Multi-instrumentalist singer/songwriter and composer Benjamin Dakota Rogers joins us this episode to chat about his latest album "Whisky & Pine". He also plays three songs live for us - including a...
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Episode 233 - Sue Massek Interview & More Music from 2017-03-23T21:01:11
One of the best loved Folk Roots Radio episodes from the past year or so, we devote most of the hour to an interview with Kentucky musician, folklorist and social activist Sue Massek about "Preciou...
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Episode 310 - Roots North Music Festival from 2017-03-16T21:36:48
On this episode of Folk Roots Radio we take a look at the Roots North Music Festival taking place in Orillia ON, April 21-22 2017. Amy Mangan, one of the festival organizers, joins us to chat abou...
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Episode 309 - We're All About The Music! from 2017-03-16T21:29:51
We're all about the music on Episode 309 of Folk Roots Radio as we take a look at more of the latest new releases including a first listen to "Watershed", the new album from Amelia Curran, a new de...
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Episode 308 - Winona Wilde Interview & More New Music From Female Artists from 2017-03-09T22:29:20
We’re celebrating International Women’s Day on Episode 308 of Folk Roots Radio with an interview with acclaimed singer/songwriter and road dog Winona Wilde alongside more of the best new releases f...
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Episode 307 - We're All About Female Artists! from 2017-03-09T22:04:24
We’re all about the music of female artists on Episode 307 of Folk Roots Radio as we celebrate International Women’s Day with an hour of the latest new releases, from a female perspective. Check ou...
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Episode 306 - Amanda Lynn Stubley Interview & More Music from 2017-03-03T13:50:52
On this episode of Folk Roots Radio we talk to folklorist and fellow folk dj Amanda Lynn Stubley about “Gem”, a six track album of old time music recorded live off-the-floor with producer Deni Gaut...
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Episode 305 - We're All About The Music from 2017-03-03T13:41:55
We're all about the music on this episode of Folk Roots Radio as we take a look at more of the best new releases, including a first look at the new Blackie & The Rodeo Kings duet album "Kings & Kin...
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Episode 304 - Julian Taylor Interview & New Releases from 2017-02-23T16:44:05
Episode 304 of Folk Roots Radio features an interview with Julian Taylor, leader of self-described “pilgrims of funk, soul ‘n’ roll" - the Julian Taylor Band, recorded at the Folk Music Ontario con...
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Episode 303 - Sarah Beatty & More New Releases from 2017-02-17T13:56:32
On this edition of Folk Roots Radio we talk to Hamilton ON singer/songwriter and scientist Sarah Beatty about the soundtrack to her life, her great new second album, “Bandit Queen” - - a sassy, ro...
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Episode 302 - We're All About The Music from 2017-02-17T13:41:56
Another hour of Folk Roots Radio that’s ‘all about the music’ as we take a look at more of the latest new releases. Among the new releases on this episode, we check out “Khlebnikov”, the latest fro...
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Episode 301 - Corin Raymond Interview & More New Releases from 2017-02-10T16:14:17
On this edition of Folk Roots Radio, we talk to singer/songwriter Corin Raymond who has just received a Juno Award nomination for his wonderful album “Hobo Jungle Fever Dreams”, which just happened...
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Episode 300 - We're All About The Music from 2017-02-10T16:01:20
We've finally made it to three hundred episodes of Folk Roots Radio! Actually, truth be told, we're way past 300, as this show previously existed under a different name - but it still sounds good t...
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Episode 299 - Gary & Whit & More New Releases from 2017-02-03T16:09:14
On this edition of Folk Roots Radio we head out to Cornerbrook in Newfoundland to chat to folk-pop duo Gary & Whit, about “Matches”, an album of beautiful songs, with engaging lyrics and gorgeous h...
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Episode 298 - We're All About The Music from 2017-02-03T15:58:56
We're all about the music in this hour of Folk Roots Radio, as we play catch up on some of the great new music we’ve received over the past few months. Check out the full playlist online at http://...
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Episode 297 - Erin Costelo from 2017-01-27T15:52:10
This edition of Folk Roots Radio features a great interview with Halifax NS singer/songwriter Erin Costelo about her fabulous slice of genre-bending soulful pop, "Down Below, The Status Quo", one o...
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Episode 296 - Banjofest Guelph from 2017-01-27T15:45:42
We love the banjo on Folk Roots Radio which is a very good thing, as this edition has more than the usual amount included. We talk to Ian Molesworth about Banjofest – a one day festival taking plac...
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Episode 295 - Folk Music Ontario 2016 Youth Programme from 2017-01-20T15:34:48
This episode of Folk Roots Radio is all about the Folk Music Ontario 2016 Youth Programme. Each year during the weekend conference, a group of youth performers are paired with mentors from the Onta...
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Episode 294 - Abigail Lapell from 2017-01-12T20:18:25
On this episode we chat to Toronto based folk-noir singer-songwriter Abigail Lapell about her great sophomore release, “Hide Nor Hair”. Heavily influenced by her time in the art folk scene in Montr...
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Episode 293 - More Best Albums of 2016 from 2017-01-06T15:55:14
On this episode we take a look at more of our favourite albums of 2016. One of the best things about doing a radio show is getting loads of fabulous music to audition each week. Narrowing all that ...
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Episode 292 - Bryan McPherson from 2017-01-06T15:07:39
US singer-songwriter Bryan McPherson joins us on this episode to chat about his music, latest album "Wedgwood" and upcoming shows in Eastern Canada. A passionate protest singer, Bryan’s not afraid ...
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Episode 291 - The Best Albums of 2016 from 2016-12-18T15:28:26
Time to run down my favourite albums of 2016. One of the best things about doing a radio show is getting loads of great music to audition each week. Like every year, I've enjoyed some wonderful rec...
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Episode 290 - 100 Mile House from 2016-12-17T14:13:55
Peter Stone from 100 Mile House joins us on this episode to chat about "Hiraeth", their fabulous new album of deeply personal and introspective songs about life, love, loss and the meaning of home....
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Episode 289 - We're All About The Music from 2016-12-09T21:38:23
It's another all music hour on Folk Roots Radio as we play catch up on the latest new releases. Check out the playlist online at http://folkrootsradio.com.
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Episode 288 - We're All About The Music from 2016-12-09T21:33:26
On this edition of Folk Roots Radio, we’re all about the music. We have lots of interviews to bring you, but we’re going to hold off on those this time round, so we can bring you some of the best n...
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Episode 286 - Brian Blain from 2016-12-05T20:53:40
Brian Blain, self-described semi-retired blues guy, “Blainsletter” blogger and managing editor of the Toronto Blues Society's Maple Blues newsletter joins us on this episode to chat about his 40 pl...
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Episode 285 - Folk Music Ontario 2016 from 2016-12-05T20:04:33
This edition of Folk Roots Radio is all about the 2016 Folk Music Ontario conference that took place recently in Ottawa. We play music from some of the great artists we saw play official showcases ...
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Episode 287 - Fraser Anderson from 2016-12-02T00:37:12
Scottish Singer-songwriter Fraser Anderson joins us on Episode 287 to chat about his latest album “Under The Cover Of Lightness”. He also plays a couple of songs live, and recites an original poem....
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Brian Blain - The FMO Interview from 2016-10-26T21:14:58
Brian Blain, self-proclaimed semi-retired blues guy, “Blainsletter” blogger and managing editor of the Toronto Blues Society‘s Maple Blues newsletter, stopped by our mobile studio at the 2016 Folk ...
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Episode 284 - Andrew Collins from 2016-10-14T19:40:07
Episode 284 of Folk Roots Radio features an interview with mandolin master and multi-instrumentalist Andrew Collins who joins us to chat about his fabulous new Andrew Collins Trio album “And It Was...
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Episode 283 - We're All About The Music from 2016-10-07T19:25:44
We're all about the music on this episode, as we catch up on some new releases from the last few months. We also take a look at the nominees for "Contemporary Singer of the Year" at the 2016 Canadi...
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Episode 282 - Martha Renaud from 2016-10-07T18:40:43
Singer-songwriter Martha Renaud joins us on this episode to chat about her latest album, “Time & Tide” produced by multi-instrumentalist J. P. Cormier in Nova Scotia. We also continue our review of...
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Episode 281 - Zachary Lucky from 2016-09-30T16:59:23
Zachary Lucky joins us on this episode to chat about his new country roots album “Everywhere A Man Can Be”. We also continue our review of the nominees for the 2016 Canadian Folk Music Awards. This...
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Episode 280 - Tia McGraff & Allison Brown from 2016-09-23T10:20:31
This episode of Folk Roots Radio features two interviews. Tia McGraff joins us to chat about what she’s been up to lately including the release of a new single and video, and a couple of upcoming s...
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Episode 279 - Sharon Goldman from 2016-09-23T09:43:46
Singer/songwriter Sharon Goldman from New Jersey joins us on this episode to chat about her latest album.. Kol Isha (A Woman's Voice) – an album that it takes as its theme, her own life experience ...
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Episode 278 - Red Dirt Skinners from 2016-09-16T20:03:41
The Red Dirt Skinners, the fantastic roots duo from Sussex in England who have been taking the British roots scene by storm, are back on tour in Ontario and Quebec this fall. Sarah and Rob Skinner ...
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Episode 277 - Lizanne Knott from 2016-09-16T19:06:22
This episode of Folk Roots Radio features an interview with Philadelphia singer-songwriter Lizanne Knott who joins us to chat about her latest album, the bluesy and jazzy “Excellent Day”, a smoky a...
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Lizanne Knott - The Interview from 2016-09-15T20:58:03
Long standing member of the Philadelphia music scene and partner in Grammy Award winning MorningStar Studios, Lizanne Knott released a great new album earlier this year – the bluesy and jazzy “Exce...
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Episode 275 - We're All About The Music from 2016-09-09T18:22:52
We’re playing catch up as far as new releases are concerned on Folk Roots Radio, so there's no interview in this hour as we focus on bringing you some of the best new music we’ve received over the ...
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Episode 276 - Karen Morand from 2016-09-09T17:43
Windsor singer-songwriter Karen Morand joins us on this episode to chat about her music and play a few new songs live. Since recording this interview and session, Karen Morand has gone on to win th...
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Episode 274 - Aengus Finnan & Union Duke from 2016-08-26T18:58:20
This episode features our final two interviews recorded at the 2016 Kingsville Folk Music Festival. Aengus Finnan, the executive director of Folk Alliance International joins us to chat about their...
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Episode 273 - More Kingsville Folk 2016 from 2016-08-25T11:57:11
This episode features more interviews and artist music from the 2016 Kingsville Folk Music Festival. Kingsville, in South-Western Ontario, has a lovely little festival, and it's well worth a visit ...
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Episode 272 - Kingsville Folk 2016 from 2016-08-19T15:56
This episode is the first of two that features interviews recorded at the 2016 Kingsville Folk Music Festival. Festival producers John and Michelle Law have brought a lovely festival to South-Weste...
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Episode 271 - Chris Coole from 2016-08-19T14:56:23
On this episode we talk to banjo player, guitarist and singer Chris Coole about his latest solo album “The Tumbling River, and other stories”, the follow up to the critically-acclaimed “Old Dog”. I...
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Episode 270 - Roger Roger from 2016-08-11T16:03:36
This episode of Folk Roots Radio features an interview with Madeleine Roger from Winnipeg folk-pop duo Roger Roger. They're on tour in Ontario this August, including a trip to this year's Summerfol...
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Episode 269 - Ciaran Lavery from 2016-08-05T21:36:01
Northern-Irish singer-songwriter Ciaran Lavery makes his Canadian debut at Silence in Guelph on Monday August 15. Ciaran’s been creating lots of buzz for the quality of songwriting, especially on h...
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Episode 268 - Kingsville Folk Music Festival Preview from 2016-08-05T13:45:01
This episode of Folk Roots Radio is all about this year's Kingsville Folk Music Festival which takes place the weekend of August 12-14 in Lakeside Park in Kingsville. We talk to artistic directors ...
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Summerfolk 2016 - The Interview from 2016-07-31T20:34:21
The 41st annual Summerfolk Music and Crafts Festival takes place August 19-21, in Kelso Park, on the shores of Georgian Bay, in Owen Sound. The festival features more than 40 musical acts represent...
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Ciaran Lavery - The Interview from 2016-07-31T20:17:30
Northern-Irish singer-songwriter Ciaran Lavery has just released his sophomore long-player “Let Bad In”, the follow-up to 2013’s critically-acclaimed “Not Nearly Dark”. Ciaran will be making his Ca...
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Episode 267 - Francine Leclair from 2016-07-30T13:32:20
Leamington-based singer-songwriter Francine Leclair joins us on this episode to chat about her music and upcoming appearance at this year’s Kingsville Folk Music Festival taking place the weekend o...
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Episode 266 - Summerfolk 2016 from 2016-07-30T13:08:20
Summerfolk is a fabulous folk festival. James Keelaghan, Artistic Director at Summerfolk, joins us on this episode to chat about the line-up for this year's festival, taking place the weekend of Au...
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Episode 265 - Amanda Rheaume from 2016-07-21T18:34:56
Ottawa-based Métis singer-songwriter Amanda Rheaume joins us on Episode 265 of Folk Roots Radio to chat about her great new album "Holding Patterns". We also take a look at some of the latest new r...
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Episode 264 - Mill Race Festival from 2016-07-16T20:22:03
Brad McEwen, Artistic Director of the Mill Race Folk Society joins us on this episode to chat about this summer's Mill Race Festival of Traditional Folk Music taking place from July 29-31 in the hi...
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Episode 263 - Hillside Festival 2016 from 2016-07-15T21:13:07
Episode 263 of Folk Roots Radio is dedicated to the 33rd edition of the Hillside Festival taking place at beautiful Guelph Lake Conservation Area, just north of Guelph, on the weekend of July 22-24...
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Episode 262 - Danielle Miraglia from 2016-07-09T12:35:15
Boston based singer/songwriter Danielle Miraglia is heading to this summer’s Kingsville Folk Music Festival, taking place from August 12-14 in beautiful Lakeside Park, in Kingsville, on the shore o...
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Episode 261 - Joanna Chapman-Smith from 2016-07-09T12:16:37
One of our favourite people, singer-songwriter and storyteller, Joanna Chapman-Smith joins us on this episode to chat about her latest project, an album of modern folk tales. She also plays three s...
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Sheesham & Lotus & Son - The Interview from 2016-07-05T19:35:04
Sheesham & Lotus & Son are the fabulous old-time vehicle for the musical talents of Teilhard Frost (Sheesham Crow), Sam Allison (Lotus Wight) and Son Sanderson. Featuring fiddle, banjo and sousapho...
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Darren Eedens - In The Studio from 2016-06-10T20:22:40
Darren Eedens plays both flat-picking banjo and guitar at such a frenetic pace that you can’t help but sit up and pay attention whenever he starts to play. Known as the 'Canadian Dirty Little Picke...
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Bob MacLean - In The Studio from 2016-06-10T20:11:18
Bob MacLean is a celtic guitarist and folk singer with roots in Cape Breton and Quebec. He’s been playing guitar for as long as he can remember, and his passion for the instrument has only grown ov...
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Episode 260 - Folk Music Ontario 2015 Youth Program from 2016-06-10T18:54:45
Episode 260 of Folk Roots Radio is all about the Youth Program at the 2015 Folk Music Ontario (FMO) Conference. The program is open to residents of Ontario and the National Capital Region, between ...
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Episode 258 - James Gordon from 2016-06-02T20:11:14
Singer-songwriter, community activist and now city councillor, James Gordon joins us on this episode to chat about "Sunny Jim", his forty-something album over all, and seventh on Borealis Records. ...
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Episode 259 - Shawna Caspi from 2016-06-02T18:16:12
This episode features an interview with guitar-picking, classically-trained folkie Shawna Caspi who joined us at the Folk Music Ontario conference to chat about her music, and play a couple of song...
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Episode 217 - Qristina & Quinn Bachand from 2016-05-29T23:55:48
Qristina & Quinn Bachand have been making music together for most of their lives and making waves on the celtic music scene for their creativity and musical virtuosity – Qristina building a reputat...
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Interview - Kaia Kater from 2016-05-27T13:04:23
Kaia Kater has just released her sophomore recording “Nine Pin”. Recorded in just one day in Toronto, with Chris Bartos, the producer of Kaia’s debut “Sorrow Bound”, Nine Pin is a concept album tha...
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Episode 257 - Kaia Kater from 2016-05-27T12:51:04
We've given the whole of this episode over to an interview with banjo player and rising star Kaia Kater who has just released her sophomore recording "Nine Pin". Nine Pin is a concept album that ta...
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Episode 256 - Hannah Shira Naiman from 2016-05-27T12:44:30
This episode of Folk Roots Radio features two interviews. Banjo and fiddle playing singer-songwriter Hannah Shira Naiman joined us at Folk Music Ontario to chat about her music and her new project ...
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Episode 253 - Noah Zacharin from 2016-05-14T13:17:29
Toronto based singer-songwriter and guitarist Noah Zacharin joins us on this episode of Folk Roots Radio to talk about “Strange Rider”, an album that gives a band treatment to a selection of some o...
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Episode 249 - Glen MacNeil & Andrew "Too Tall" Queen from 2016-05-11T15:40:08
This episode of Folk Roots Radio features two interviews recorded at the Folk Music Ontario conference this past October. South Western Ontario singer-songwriter Glen McNeil joined us for a great f...
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Episode 248 - Ken Tizzard from 2016-05-11T15:30:16
This edition of Folk Roots Radio features an interview with Ken Tizzard, best known as the bassist in top Canadian rock bands The Watchmen and Thornley (he is featured on six gold and platinum reco...
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Episode 250 - Kingsville Folk Music Festival Line-up from 2016-05-08T15:20:25
Artistic Directors John and Michelle Law join us to chat about the line up for the 3rd Annual Kingsville Folk Music Festival which takes place the weekend of August 12-14 2016 in the beautiful con...
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