Monday Special Blend
Monday March 19th, 2018 with Trish Bolechowsky and Matthew Armitage
Girls to the Front, Brock Zeman's Birthday Party, a chat with Amanda Rheume, at chat with Tim O'Reilly from The Barrel Boys and music from Big Little Lions who are at the Folkus Concert Series in Almonte
Grab a Cup with Your Friends - The Brew on CKCU Theme Song Maxim Banjoman Cossette - s/t |
Easy & Free Vicki Brittle - s/t |
http://www.vickibrittle.com/
https://youtu.be/xBzgVooy1jo Girls to the Front, Monday, March 19th at Irene's Pub 885 Bank St. Music: 8 pm, by donation |
The March Roxanne Potvin - For Dreaming |
https://roxannepotvin.com/
https://soundcloud.com/roxannepotvin/the-march Girls to the Front, Monday, March 19th at Irene's Pub 885 Bank St. Music: 8 pm, by donation |
Sean Carson calls in to share his thoughts and memories of Mike MacDonald who passed away this weekend at the age of 63, a loss for those who knew him, for the comedy community, for Canada and beyond. |
My Love Julie Corrigan - The Language |
Girls to the Front, Monday, March 19th at Irene's Pub
885 Bank St. Music: 8 pm, by donation https://www.facebook.com/events/211187816127012/ Roxanne Potvin, Vicki Brittle and host, Julie Corrigan, perform in the round. |
Pulling Your Sword Out of the Devil's Back Brock Zeman - Pulling Your Sword Out of the Devil's Back |
Brock Zeman's Birthday Bash at Irene's Pub, Saturday, March 24th
http://www.brockzeman.com/ Show time: 9:30 pm, $10 at the door |
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https://www.facebook.com/events/2070935579807331 http://www.souljazzorchestra.com/ The Souljazz Orchestra at Babylon, Sat. March 24th, 10 pm The Souljazz Orchestra back home at Babylon! Now these Babylon nights are legendary, and they don't happen too often anymore - expect a crazy night of heavy Afro, Latin, Caribbean, Soul, Jazz, Funk & Boogie grooves, unleashed by blaring majestic horns, dusty vintage keyboards, and an arsenal of earthquaking percussion - with the one and only DJ Zattar on the wheels of steel, spinnin' the rare tropical badness - don't sleep! No fuss, just 15$ at the door, no advance tickets. (1500 people interested on FB event) |
Blood From a Stone Amanda Rheume - Holding Patterns |
At 7:40 am we catch up by phone with Amanda Rheaume who is at home in Toronto (show note - music in MT)
http://www.amandarheaume.com/ https://www.facebook.com/events/413148042439822/ Saturday, March 24th at 8:30 pm at The Black Sheep Inn, Wakefield QC Grace Lachance opens the show http://gracelachance.com First full length full band show in a while folks! Can't wait to come back to the Black Sheep! Come hear some brand new unreleased songs! Amanda is playing with a full band: Morgan Doctor, Chris Breitner and Anders Drerup. Grace Lachance opens the evening. |
Time to Land Amanda Rheume - Holding Patterns |
Anymore Grace Lachance - s/t |
https://youtu.be/FGgpUBKNn8o?t=15s
http://gracelachance.com/ |
Come This Far Big Little Lions - Alive and Well |
https://www.biglittlelions.com/
Their new album, Alive and Well, was released February 23, 2018 Big Little Lions have continuously been recognized for their writing. Including 1st place in the International Songwriting Competition, Song of the Year in the John Lennon Songwriting Competition and Ensemble of the Year at the Canadian Folk Music Award. Helen Austin (early career began in stand up musical comedy) and Paul Otten; Their upcoming Ottawa show which is a PUBLIC House Concert on Friday, March 23rd They play the Folkus Concert Series on Saturday, March 24th (matinee from 3 to 4 pm and evening show at 8 pm) in Almonte. Outside I'm a Giant (from Hull) opens the evening show. https://folkusalmonte.com/folkus-tickets/buy-tickets-for-folkus/ Sunday, March 25th in Russell Their live performance features Paul playing drums, bass and piano at the same time, while Helen plays the guitar and foot percussion - quite the feat to see!!! Their new album sees a blending of organic instrumentation and electronic elements, and there is a beat driving throughout the album. - Helen is based on Vancouver Island and Paul is based in CIncinatti so album was written via emails - Helen won a Juno in 2014 for Children’s Album of the Year |
Split and Stacked The Barrel Boys - Cold Spring |
At 8:15 am we speak with Tim O'Reilly
https://thebarrelboys.com https://www.facebook.com/events/171301200314234/ The Barrel Boys and Sheesham Crowe at the Black Sheep Inn, Sunday, March 25, 2018, 4:00 pm The Barrel Boys are excited to be making their debut appearance at the iconic Black Sheep Inn. This 5-piece string band from Toronto is known for its tight harmonies, quick picking, and killer songwriting. Informed by bluegrass, old tyme, and classic country, The Boys have crafted their own unmistakeable sound into an exuberant and deeply soulful musical experience. The legendary Sheesham Crowe will be opening the concert, and is sure to join The Barrel Boys for a tune or two. Tickets $12 in advance / $15 at the door www.thebarrelboys.com www.sheeshamandlotus.com In June 2017, The Barrel Boys released Cold Spring, their second full-length album of original content. The Barrel Boys are: Nathan Smith (Fiddle) Rob McLaren (Banjo) Ben Wright (Guitar) Kyle Kirkpatrick (Dobro) and Tim O’Reilly (Bass) |
Run For Water The Barrel Boys - Cold Spring |
Cold Spring The Barrel Boys - Cold Spring |
http://www.rainehamilton.com/
https://youtu.be/OhodTBbQ4Ok |