Calgary Folk Music Festival Podcast

Johanna talks with Evan and Jesse from Am I Right?? about the Apache Talk Tent, with clips from Chris Fairbanks and Kevin McDonald.

Johanna and Eric discuss one of Eric's new discoveries, The Barr Brothers, and one of his old favourites, Mary Chapin Carpenter.

Fix from the truncated version originally posted - Johanna and Mike talk about blues powerhouse Shakura S'Aida and guitar shredder Donna Grantis.

Johanna and Eric have a conversation about two of Eric's fave pics for the 2012 festival: soul singer and Daptone label artist Charles Bradley and guit-steel player extraordinaire Junior Brown.

Eric Rosenbaum profiles David Francey, Kerry Clarke reminisces about Gil Scott-Heron's appearance at the CFMF, Johanna reveals what she learned on Twitter this week.

An interview with Christine Fellows, and Eric Rosenbaum profiles the Leak of the Week: Catherine MacLellan, and we speak to Kerry Clarke, CFMF artistic director, about KigaliUp, a Rwandan music festival.

Music from United Steel Workers of Montreal and The Flatlanders

An interview with Cadence Weapon about Acres of Dreams, Tim Osmond about Home Routes house shows, plus return segments What I Learned on Twitter and Submission of the Week.

Kenna brings in most of the festival staff to chat and share some holiday tunes.

Kenna interviews Jon Lovink about Festival Hall, spins some Bahamas tunes, and talks to Johanna about what she learned on Twitter this week.

Kenna Burima interviews Justin Rutledge, plus continued segments: Things I Learned on Twitter and Submission of the Week.

Kenna Burima interviews Jayme Stone and we introduce two new segments: What I Learned on Twitter, and Submission of the Week.

Our intrepid podcaster Eric Rosenbaum profiles 4 more bands performing at the 2010 Calgary Folk Music Festival.

Eric Rosenbaum profiles 2010 festival artist Tom Russell

Eric Rosenbaum profiles 2010 festival artist David Essig.

Our intrepid podcaster Eric Rosenbaum profiles 4 bands coming to the 2010 Calgary Folk Music Festival

Eric Rosenbaum profiles 2010 festival artists The Avett Brothers

Calgary Folk Music Festival's Artistic Associate Kenna Burima talks to Amelia Curran for her upcoming Calgary show with Brock Geiger Sept 26 at Local 522. See calgaryfolkfest.com for more details.

The Calgary Folk Music Festival is known for presenting young cutting edge talent on stage at Prince’s Island Park, but there’s also a strong contingent of veterans performing at the festival this year. Eric Rosenbaum samples music from three influential singer-songwriters visiting the 2009 festival: Ferron, Dick Gaughan and Nancy White.

It never fails. You go to the Calgary Folk Festival intent on seeing your favourites, and you encounter artists you have never heard of that become your new favourites. On this podcast, Eric Rosenbaum features three new bands (new to most of us anyway) – two Canadian and one English – that are bound to steal the show at this year’s festival: Tom Fun Orchestra, Bellowhead, LeE HARVeY OsMOND.

Artistic Director Kerry Clarke interviews 2009 Festival artists for their road stories. This episode: Emily Wells, Andrew Whiteman of Apostle of Hustle, Carolyn Mark.

Artistic Director Kerry Clarke interviews 2009 Festival artists for their road stories. This episode: Justin Rutledge and Jason Wilson.

The Mekon's Jon Langford reminisces about the early days, introduces you to the Mekons and plays some tunes.

Part one of a two-part series on the African-American vocal tradition, featuring a discussion with Marcus Mosely. Produced by Artistic Director Kerry Clarke.

Part two of a two-part series on the African-American vocal tradition, featuring a discussion with James Coldon Hayes aka Jimmy Hayes. Produced by Artistic Director Kerry Clarke.

This episode features interviews with Dana Janssen of the Akron/Family discussing among other things his definition of folk music and Calgary musician Clea Foofat talking about her psychedelic vision (without drugs) will listening to their album Love is Simple. Produced by Kenna Burima

CFMF staff and CJSW dj Kenna Burima profiles Aimee Mann, who, Over a wide-ranging 25-year independent career, this songwriter and actress pens superbly-crafted, literate songs embodied by poetic regret and ironic observation.

CFMF volunteer Eric Rosenbaum profiles charismatic vocalist Big Sandy and Los Straightjackets fronts this lucha libre mask-wearing, guitar-fueled, instrumental strum and twang outfit.

Calgary Folk Music Festival chair (and bass player) Steve Eichler profiles Meshell Ndegeocello, a Monster bassist and prolific, creative songwriter whose funky, soulful music has recently been channeled through orchestral soundscapes.

Calgary Folk Music Festival Artistic Director shows us Canada Goes Global: a polycultural mashup, featuring Eliana Cuevas, No Luck Club, Maryem Tollar and SoCalled.

CJSW radio host Paula Fayerman profiles James Blood Ulmer, a bona fide original who has produced some of planet’s most interesting, idiosyncratic and funky music, featuring his signature harmolodic guitar style and poignant, relevant lyrics.

Folk Festival volunteer Eric Rosenbaum focuses on Jesse Winchester, one of the late twentieth century’s premier tunesmiths.

CJSW Program Director Myke Atkinson showcases local artists appearing at the 2008 Calgary Folk Music Festival: Beija Flor, Robert Mulder, Widow Maker and the Consonant C.

Folk Festival Artistic Director Kerry Clarke brings you the music of 4 old-time artists: Sparrow Quartet, Duhks, Be Good Tanyas, Outlaw Social and Carolina Chocolate Drops

Folk Festival Artistic Director Kerry Clarke brings you the music of 4 independent minded Canadian female artists: Basia Bulat, Wendy McNeil, Claire Jenkins, Julie Doiron

This episode features Mark Berube and the Patriotic Few discussing the genius of Paul Simon, musical colonialism and the end of the world. Also features selections from his latest album What the Boat Gave the River. Produced by Kenna Burima

Kenna Burima profiles the festival's upcoming presentation of Buzz Job! with interviews with Cal Cavendish, Kris Demeanor and David van Belle, and musical excerpts from the show.