Georgian Bay Roots

Georgian Bay Roots dedicates a whole episode to the life and music of Richard Laviolette (1982-2023). Being the show that spins the music made and played by your neighbours in Grey/Bruce and seeing as Rich grew up on a beef farm in Tara and is remembered fondly by friends and family throughout the region, GBR's playlist runs the gamut from Rich's releases back in 2005 to 2017's Taking the Long Way Home, with 6 albums worth of material in between! Along with trying to tell Rich's story now that he's gone, Georgian Bay Roots invites to you to join us in celebrating the life and music of one of our neighbours: prolific songwriter and performer extraordinaire, Rich Laviolette.

Georgian Bay Roots #360 September 10th 2023 (with Kelly) by Georgian Bay Roots

It came, it happened, and it was absolutely wonderful. Summerfolk 48 is in the books and it was fantastic -- join host Kailey Jane Hawkins as she basks in that glorious post-Summerfolk glow and shares everything she can in the hour she has...there will be more to come in future shows for sure. This year's festival was truly one for the books. Featuring tracks by Angelique Francis, Pete Seeger, Serena Ryder, Dave Gunning, Julian Taylor, Loreena McKennitt, Scott Cook, Windborne, Matt Andersen, Le Winston Band, Redfox and Meteor Heist!

Press play and prepare yourself for a deep dive into the sounds of Summerfolk 48. On this episode: The Lee Boys, Le Winston Band, Shred Kelly, Angelique Francis, Wesli, Windborne, The Alison Lupton Band, Jocelyn Pettit & Ellen Gira, The Pairs, Marshall Veroni, Paige Warner, Grier Coppins and Simon Dawes!

Georgian Bay Roots, August 13th, 2023 Episode #356 (with Kelly) by Georgian Bay Roots

This week's installment is SUMMERFOLK - Then and Now! It features the music of performers from Summerfolks past and present including: the The Duhks (theme); David Wiffen; Matt Andersen; Tom Rush; Angelique Francis; Rory Block; Mimi Obonsawin; Loreena McKennitt; Kailey Jane Hawkins; and Stan Rogers.

This week on Georgian Bay Roots Radio we're celebrating the women of folk and roots -- those talented musicians who live among us, perform at our festival, locally and beyond. Featuring tracks by Alysha Brilla, Baskery, Eve Goldberg, Dala, Paige Warner, Serena Ryder, Coco Love Alcorn, Loreena McKennitt, Irish Mythen, Amanda Rheaume, the Good Lovelies, Suzie Vinnick, Amy Speace and Amber Mitchell!

Press play to hear a height of summer dance party extravaganza featuring remixes, bootlegs and blends by Owen Sound's own DJ Strobe. It's the only time you're ever going to hear David Bowie, Aaliyah, Blind Melon, Prince, Daft Punk, INXS, Spandau Ballet, Patrice Rushen and Billie Eilish on Georgian Bay Roots! DJ Strobe has been rocking the decks since the mid 80's, hosts a spot on New York's Mix93 FM, with 2 Gold Records and 30 #1 Billboard releases and official releases on Universal, Sony, Warner Bros, Epic, Columbia, Atlantic and Auda to his name there's no one better than this local sensation to pump up the jams and get you dancin' in the summer heat! Support your local DJs!

Georgian Bay Roots #352 July 16 2023 (with Kelly) by Georgian Bay Roots

This weeks installment is all about work songs: the love of work; the struggle; the joy. Songs by Rita Mac Neil; Matt Andersen; Tim Harrison; Gordon Lightfoot; AnnMarie Rowland; Stan Rogers; David Mallett; Si Kahn; and JP Cormier and Dave Gunning.

Things are warming up at Georgian Bay Roots Radio now that the summer season is officially here! This week on the show we've got all kinds of hot tracks to share -- brand new music just released in the last couple of weeks, a few of favourites from familiar friends, and some great stuff that just really deserves some airtime. Sit back, relax with a cold beverage, turn up the dial and let the sounds of the summer season wash over you. Featuring tracks by Danny Michel, Amber May, Okan, Richard Garvey, Matt Epp, Dave Hawkins, Rob Elder, The Good Lovelies, Gordon Lightfoot and Wendi Hunter.

You can count on hearing fresh jams from Beverly Glenn Copeland and Pantayo, theremin enchantress Dorit Chrylser, Victoria Yeh shredding with Art Griffin's Soundchaser, a belated marking of National Indigenous Peoples Day with Jeremy Dutcher and Yo Yo Ma, Meaford's own Culture Reject while they're away on their east coast tour, Petra Haden's take on a Blind Faith tune, a sonic journey from Daniel Lanois, a taste of the Sadies live and, to kick things off, the inimitable Rufus Wainwright because love wins every time. Happy Pride everybody

Georgian Bay Roots #348 June 18th 2023, Fathers' Day (with Kelly) by Georgian Bay Roots

This week is another in my "Just Because" series, playing music "just because" I love it! The show features Bruce Cockburn; The Realmwalkers; Penny Lang; Jason Lang; Mimi Obonsawain; Richard and Mimi Farina; Marianne Girard; and Jane Siberry with KD Lang.

Festival and "summer show" season is upon us!! This week on Georgian Bay Roots Radio join host Kailey Jane Hawkins as she spins tunes from artists playing at Mariposa 2023, music from artists playing Summerfolk 48, songs from artists performing at Harbour Nights and the Music at the Market series here in Owen Sound, AND some brand new tracks hot off the presses from your friends and neighbours right here in Grey and Bruce! There's so much happening it's hard to pack it all in!! Featuring tracks by Coco Love Alcorn, KT Tunstall, Drew McIvor, David Hartt, Ken Dunn, Rufus Wainwright, Rob Elder, Sharon Lois and Bram, Julian Taylor, Josh Ritchie, The Realmwalkers, Danny Michel and Paige Warner!

Georgian Bay Roots says goodbye to May 2023 by reaching for a Gordon Lightfoot deep cut about "the high side of the Bay" and the legendary Stars on 54 reboot of his 'If You Could Read My Mind'. We share some big news from the Beverly Glenn Copeland camp + his new single and talk up local appearances by Daniel Lanois, Jeremy Dutcher and The Sadies by spinning a track of each. This week's Georgian Bay Roots also features a Slint cover by local teen and music teacher Josh Bergeron (just like The Who said, the kids are alright!) and, since the timing is right with the Grey Highlands rodeo happening this weekend and for many other reasons besides, a rollicking number from Meaford songsmith Bill Monahan. The episode also takes a moment to mark the passing of Josh Arsenio, erstwhile Dromore resident that he is, by having a listen to his band Honest I's. Also listen in to find out what SLEDD (musical progeny of Summerfolk staple James Gordon) really thinks about spring and to discover the local 50 Cent connection

Georgian Bay Roots #344 May 21 2023 (with Kelly) by Georgian Bay Roots

This week's show looks at the human voice and acapella singing. It features Windborne; The Watersons; Gordon Lightfoot; Ojibway Square Dance; Home Free; The Nylons; Emmylou Harris, Gillian Welch and Alison Krauss; Lou Killen; Kathy Keknek and Janet Aglukkaq; The Young Tradition; and Stan Rogers.

This week on Georgian Bay Roots Radio we're talking about local music, upcoming shows like the Paisley Blues Festival, we're spinning tracks from artists coming to Summerfolk 48 this August, and we feature a very special tribute to the legendary artist Gordon Lightfoot, offered by the wonderful Steve Poltz. You can catch it all here! Featuring tracks by Shane Pendergast, Ken Dunn, Suzie Vinnick, Richard Garvey, Dave Gunning and JP Cormier, Le Winston Band, Shred Kelly, Amber May, Marshall Veroni, Matt Andersen and Gordon Lightfoot.

A look ahead at the summer around the corner. The playlist doesn't run in chronological order but, for the sake of your calendar, here's what's on the show: Andy Elliott (Hami G + Lakewater, May 18 Heartwood) The Sadies (June 17, Marsh Street Center), Rufus Wainwright, Feist, Jeremy Dutcher and Weather Station (July 7-9, Mariposa Folk Fest), Daniel Lanois (July 20-21, Meaford Hall), Owen Pallett, U.S. Girls, Witch Prophet and Hayden (July 28-30, Hillside Festival) and Boogey the Beat (July 18-20, Riverfest Elora) the same weekend as Summerfolk, which gets a few nods on today's show, including a Stan Rogers tune with a local connection.