Canadian Spaces
Saturday October 4th, 2025 with Mary Gick and Chris White
Chris Ronald and Nathan Smith, Linda Morrison, Pam and Jeff Gleeson, Mary Gick and Matt Griffin
Conversations and music from Chris Ronald and Nathan Smith, Linda Morrison, Pam and Jeff Gleeson, Mary Gick and Matt Griffin
| '40 minutes of uninterrupted folk' selected by Mary Gick. |
| Casitas Polka Showman and Coole - Afield 
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| Winding River Ball and Chain - Louisiana Love Bug
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| Let's Talk Tom Plant - Rat of the Sea
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| Concrete Cowboy Kate Greenland - Longing & Dreaming
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| Death of Truth Chris Luedecke - Easy Money
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| Walk On James Keelaghan - Second Hand
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| I Only Think of You Linda Morrison - Line by Line
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| A La Claire Fontaine Kate and Anna McGarrigle - Oddities
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| School Days Willie Dunn - Willie Dunn
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| Ones and Twos Hannah Shira Naiman - Wheels Won't Go
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| Urge for Going Joni Mitchell - Canterbury House
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| Maggie at the Door Arnie Naiman - My Lucky Stars
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| Interview with Chris Ronald and Nathan Smith. East meets West as Chris Ronald and Nathan Smith join forces. Based in Vancouver, Chris has won many accolades including a nomination for 'Songwriter of the Year' at the Canadian Folk Music Awards. Based in Smith Falls, Nathan is a fiddle player in constant demand as a performer, educator and session player. Their concert feature guitar, harmonica, ukulele, fiddle and mandolin along with powerful songwriting, tight harmonies, and laugh-out-loud stories. They perform with special guest Sam Wood at Art House Cafe in Ottawa on Wed. Oct. 8 at 7 pm, Bowie's Music Club in Smiths Falls on Fri. Oct 10 at 8:30 pm, and Motel Chelsea on Sun. Oct. 12 at 4 pm. |
| Freedom Train Chris Ronald - Fragments
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| Interview with Linda Morrison. Linda is a Montreal-based singer-songwriter and choir director known for her dynamic presence as a performer and her rich contributions to the Celtic music scene. She accompanies herself on piano and guitar. Linda speaks Gaelic and has been preserving and promoting the vibrant traditions of Celtic music through her innovative projects and collaborations. She's performing a house concert in Vanier with Ball & Chain on Sat/ Oct. 11 at 7 pm. For information, contact Michael Ball at ballandchain@bell.net or 613-741-0721. The suggested donation is $20. |
| Linda will be hosting a participatory Celtic singing workshop at the same location the following afternoon, Sun. Oct. 12, from 2 to 4 pm. Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of traditional Scottish and Irish songs, sung in both English and Gaelic. Together we'll learn about fiv beautiful songs. From lively work songs and playful mouth music to heartfelt love ballads, you'll experience the rich tapestry of Celtic culture. Lyric sheets will be provided, so all you need to bring is your voice and your enthusiasm. Whether you're a seasoned singer or a curious beginner, this workshop welcomes everyone. The workshop fee is $30. Again, for information and to reserve a space, contact Michael Ball at ballandchain@bell.net or 613-741-0721. The suggested donation is $20. |
| Line by Line Linda Morrison - Line by Line
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| Pam and Jeff Gleeson in the studio |
| So Easy Pam and Jeff Gleeson - live in the studio
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| Cool and Strong Pam and Jeff Gleeson - live in the studio
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| Instagram Geneviève Racette - Golden
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| Superslide LeVolume - LeVolume
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| Mary Gick and Matt Griffin in the studio |
| Fine Time At Our House Mary Gick and Matt Griffin - live in the studio
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| Sugar in the Gourd / Paddy Won't You Drink Some Good Old Cider Mary Gick and Matt Griffin - live in the studio
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| To contribute to the GoFundMe campaign to support musician and luthier Luke Mercier, go to https://www.gofundme.com/f/luke-mercier |
| The 8th of January / Forked Deer Luke Mercier - .
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Good morning Chris and to you Mary. Superb selections you have chosen this fine autumn morning.
10:35 AM, October 4th, 2025