Georgian Bay Roots

Georgian Bay Roots #238 April 18 2021 (with Kelly) by Georgian Bay Roots

CATch up with Georgian Bay Roots Radio! This week on the show Kailey's new kitten, Handsome Norman, helped out with some of the song choices. It was nearly a CATastrophe when he fell asleep on the keyboard but we made it work. This week we're spinning songs about cats, songs to promote upcoming shows and events like Youth Discoveries 2021, and songs from new friends. Tune in to CATch it all! Featuring tracks by Fred Penner, Tami Neilson, Esther's Family, Moscow Apartment, The Lifers, Peter Katz, Garnet Rogers, The Good Lovelies, Dala, Cat Stevens, Basset, Mia Kelly, Tim Harrison and Patty McLaughlin!

This episode of Georgian Bay Roots challenges you to solve the mystery of what (or more specifically, who)connects all the artists you'll hear: Beverley Glenn Copeland, Bruce Cockburn, Paul Woolner, Tom Waits, The Sin City Band (covering Gram Parsons' 'Grievous Angel'), Tom Rush, Ramblin' Jack Elliott, Valdy, Odetta, Daniel Lanois and Lyle Lovett. See if you can guess the mystery musician, it'll be revealed at the bottom of the hour, along with one of their tracks; good luck!

This is Jon's full interview with Liv Cazzola (The Lifers / TragedyAnn) about Music Declares Emergency.

On this episode Jon takes a tour through Summerfolk veterans with award nominations, interviews Liv Cazzola (the Lifers / TragedyAnn), and share spring songs. You'll hear Pharis and Jason Romero Leela Gilday Moscow Apartment Lynn Miles Big Little Lions The Lifers David Francey Sam Gleaves Nuaa Mike T Kerr Clea Roddick

March is Women's History Month, so this show is crammed full of 15 songs by some of folk music's finest contemporary musicians. A valiant effort, but so very many more could have been played if only there was more time.

Well, we're a year into this pandemic in Ontario and it feels in many ways like it's been a long year. To keep spirits up this week on the show we're talking all about Good News! Tune in to indulge in some good vibes from some great artists. Featuring music by Coco Love Alcorn, The AB3, Julian Taylor, Samantha Martin and the Delta Sugar, David Hawkins & Richard Yves Sitoski, Raven Meets Lion, Peter Katz, Lennie Gallant, Lisa Stethem, Rob Elder, William Prince, Robert Lane, Reid Jamieson and Summerfolk 45 alumnus Shane Pendergast!

Tune in to hear who we've been talking to and corresponding with at Georgian Bay Roots. On the show today: The Lowlanders, Jay Smith & the Majestics, James Brown (feat. Al Lucas on bass), Billy Fairley, the Cowboy Junkies, James Gordon & Sons, Bryan Leckie/Karen Kashuba/Kim Grant, The Aishterus, Freezing Paint (aka DJ Tadeo), Glacial Erratic, BA Johnston and The AB3.

Jon share's three tracks from different releases by each artist on this episode. You'll hear from: Abigail Lapell Stan Rogers Leela Gilday Richard Garvey Richard Laviolette and First Rate People

This week on Georgian Bay Roots we find that Kelly was very busy and one of our top fans, Dr. H. took on the task of programming director for our 230th episode.

We were feelin' the love this week...Happy Valentines Day! This week's show is all about love: being in love, longing for love, old fashioned love, the truth of love, brotherly love, loving yourself, and loving home. Tune in and share the love with us! Featuring tracks by Joel Plaskett, Scott Nolan, John Prine, David Hawkins, Corin Raymond, Ruth Moody, Jake Feeney, The Good Lovelies, Drew McIvor, Trent Severn, JD Edwards, Christine Lavin, Dala and a new release from Justin Rutledge!

Heat up on these cold winter nights with some hot tracks to get you moving for Black History Month. Thanks for assists on this week's show from Dennis Scott and Nicky Dread (Thursdays 7pm, Crooked Beat, 93.3 CFRU FM). For your dancing pleasure: Eugene Smith, Crack of Dawn, Blackburn, Louie 'Ox' Rankin, House of Velvet, Crystal Finger, The Too Nice Crew, The Responsables, Quicksound and Alpha Yaya Diallo, The Mighty Popo, Njacko Backo and Allan Johnson.

Jon spins the blues this week with tracks from -Bobby Dean Blackburn - The MacKenzie Blues Band - Samantha Martin and the Haggard - Digging Roots - The Bearcats - Earle and Coffin -The Great Canadian Swampstompers - Ken Whiteley - Whitely, Washington, and Scarlet - Penny Lang -Little Miss Higgins - Karen Holgate -Suzie Vinnick - Shakura S'Aida - Richard Knechtel

Georgian Bay Roots January 24th Episode #226 (with Kelly) by Georgian Bay Roots

Lockdown got you down? Take heart...we've got you covered! This week on Georgian Bay Roots Radio we're looking to spread cheer by spinning some of the happiest songs we could think of, and some brand-spankin' new music to spice up your playlist. Featuring tracks by the JD Edwards Band, Joel Plaskett, Coco Love Alcorn, Richard Garvey, Bill Monahan, the Big Little Lions, Bahamas, Esther's Family, the East Pointers, Christine Lavin, Cheryl Wheeler, Steve Poltz, Charles Spearin, Jeremy Fisher and Taylor Raeburn!

Featuring Mary Margaret O'Hara, Drew McIvor and House of Velvet, Jayden Grahlman aka the Grailman, Tobi, Missy Bauman, Megan Bonnell, Sandy Horne and Spoons, Eli of RollerRecords, Gordon Monahan and Fuzzy Love, Billy Fairley and String Driven Thing, Bryan Leckie, Gene Parsons and Beverly Glenn Copeland!

Jon is behind the mic for the first episode of 2021. It comes in three parts: new years, old tunes, and weather. You'll hear songs froms Maria Dunn Tiger Patrol Missy Bauman Preetam Sengupta david sereda Mellisande Fasta Glenelg Full Moon Country Dance Band Muddy York Arrandale Sultans of String David Ross MacDonald Ruth Moody Union Duke The Lifers

Georgian Bay Roots #222 December 27 2020 (with Kelly) by Georgian Bay Roots

Seasons Greetings from Georgian Bay Roots Radio! This week's show is all about the festive season with lots of holiday themed music to share. Grab yourself a cup of hot chocolate, turn down the lights and turn up the dial to enjoy the music in this week's show. Featuring tracks by Dala, John Gracie, The Once, Kelly Babcock, Reid Jamieson, Sultans of String, Esther's Family, Gordon Lightfoot, Drew McIvor, Serena Ryder, The O'Pears, Matt Andersen, The Good Lovelies, Dave Gunning, The Barenaked Ladies and Judy Garland. Happy holidays from all of us here at Georgian Bay Roots Radio!

Tune in to hear a whole heap of holiday harmonies courtesy of Damien Robitaille, Simon & Garfunkel, a world premiere from Dornoch's The AB3, Can, Big Star, The Flaming Lips, Darlene Love, Stevie Wonder, the Vince Guaraldi Trio, Outkast, Run DMC, The Residents and the Beach Boys. To make it extra cozy, I invite you fireside for yuletide covers of the Kinks, the Pogues, the Band and John Prine by yours truly!