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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 Canadian New
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 Canadian
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 Canadian
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 Canadian
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 Canadian
Anymore
Grace Lachance - s/t Canadian
https://youtu.be/FGgpUBKNn8o?t=15s

http://gracelachance.com/
Come This Far
Big Little Lions - Alive and Well Canadian New
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 Canadian
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 Canadian
Cold Spring
The Barrel Boys - Cold Spring Canadian
http://www.rainehamilton.com/

https://youtu.be/OhodTBbQ4Ok
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