Home Routes Radio

Join Jaxon Haldane in conversation with Keri Latimer in this season’s Home Routes Podcast finale, as they discuss coping strategies used over the past year, what new opportunities arose from the lockdown and what the new live show reality might look like.  Also Keri talks about her passion about the history of synthesizers, about laying […] The post Season Finale with Keri Latimer appeared first on Home Routes.

Jaxon and Cara discuss the realities of a post-pandemic future as Canadian touring musicians.  Cara talks about her tiny house-on-wheels tour plans for this summer. Juno award winning singer-songwriter-musician extraordinaire Cara Luft is that rare artist steeped in folk and traditional roots music almost from birth, yet willing to alter the fabric, stretch the boundaries […] The post Open, Honest, Frank Conversations with Cara Luft appeared first on Home Routes.

Join Jaxon in conversation with one of Canada’s finest songwriters whose iconic songs and stage magic have built a devoted fan base across North America. Connie can write; she can sing and her songs have helped define how folks think about the prairies, women and themselves. She weaves the sublime and the ridiculous into the […] The post Everyday Moments with Connie Kaldor appeared first on Home Routes.

Join Jaxon in conversation with one of Canada’s most established, prolific and respected musicians – Mike Stevens. Mike Stevens is an award winning musician, composer and author living in Sarnia, Ontario, Canada. He is the founder of ArtsCan Circle, a non profit organization  that builds relationships with Northern Communities across Canada and Alaska using the […] The post A Walk In My Dream with Mike Stevens appeared first on Home Routes.

This episode of the Home Routes Podcast features an interview with Kate Ferris, who along with being an active musician, is also our Home Routes Ukulele teacher! Join Jaxon and Kate as they discuss dealing with Covid-19 realities pivoting to online classes, and more. ABOUT KATE FERRIS: Manitoba musician Kate Ferris has been performing since […] The post A Prairie Girl’s Song with Kate Ferris appeared first on Home Routes.

Join Jaxon Haldane as he talks with Natalia ‘Saw Lady’® Paruz about her new album ‘Playing on the Edge’. Natalia ‘Saw Lady’® Paruz has spent more than two decades bringing the rare art form of playing music on a carpenter’s saw to audiences around the world. Her playing can be heard on movie soundtracks such […] The post Playing on the Edge with Natalia ‘Saw Lady’® Paruz appeared first on Home Routes / Chemin Chez Nous - Canada's Premier House Concert Network.

This week on the Home Routes Podcast, we converse with Amber Rose & Richard Inman! Amber Rose is a singer-songwriter from Winnipeg, Manitoba. She is a founding member of Winnipeg group Sweet Alibi. Richard Inman is quickly becoming a staple of Winnipeg’s folk and country scene. with a rich baritone voice and delicate musical touch, […] The post Amber Rose & Richard Inman appeared first on Home Routes / Chemin Chez Nous - Canada's Premier House Concert Network.

Join Jaxon and Tim in conversation with Roy Forbes, a Canadian songwriting and performing icon who has thrived in the Canadian music scene for almost half a century.  Roy talks about his new album “Edge of Blue”, the songwriting process, record collecting (thousands of 78s), memories of the Winnipeg Folk Festival and much more.   Roy […] The post Edge of Blue, Roy Forbes appeared first on Home Routes / Chemin Chez Nous - Canada's Premier House Concert Network.

Multi-instrumentalist troubadour Rik Palieri has lots to talk about, from his new book Banjo Man, to his time on the road and on stage with Pete Seeger, Utah Phillips and Jimmy Driftwood. Join us in this interview full of anecdotes, music and stories from Rik’s overflowing vault of memories The post “Banjo Man” – Rik Palieri appeared first on Home Routes / Chemin Chez Nous - Canada's Premier House Concert Network.

This week Jaxon hosts an interview with three of the Yukon’s most prominent Producers.  Duncan Sinclair, President of JazzYukon, Peter Menzies, KIAC, Dawson City Music Festival and long-time Home Routes Host and Angela Drainseville, Producer of the Kluane Bluegrass Music Festival and Home Routes Board Member. Join this conversation as they discuss getting through the […] The post Yukoner’s Episode appeared first on Home Routes / Chemin Chez Nous - Canada's Premier House Concert Network.

This week Jaxon and Tim are in conversation with Ed Peekeekoot, a national treasure who is full of history, charm and talent.  A wonderful insight into growing up in a musical family, playing community dances and learning from musicians and mentors.   The post Ed Peekeekoot – A national treasure appeared first on Home Routes / Chemin Chez Nous - Canada's Premier House Concert Network.

An interview with Kimberly Sinclair, our own in-house Communications Director and all-a-round rabble-rowser.   She is also the owner of Spincount and works with a variety of music industry stars and organizations.   Join hosts Jaxon Haldane and Tim Osmond in an interview with Kimberly. The Home Routes Podcast is Produced and Mixed by Grant […] The post Kimberly Sinclair – Home Routes Publicity appeared first on Home Routes / Chemin Chez Nous - Canada's Premier House Concert Network.

This week Tim spotlights Kalyna Rakel who is on the Heartland Ramble (Southern BC/AB/SK) and on the Agassiz Route (Southern MB) from Copenhagen, Denmark, Gangspil. Host:  Tim Osmond Producer:  Grant Simpson The post HOME ROUTES PODCAST #22 (MAR 13) appeared first on Home Routes / Chemin Chez Nous - Canada's Premier House Concert Network.

This week Tim spotlights Kalyna Rakel who is on the Heartland Ramble (Southern BC/AB/SK) and on the Agassiz Route (Southern MB) from Copenhagen, Denmark, Gangspil. Host:  Tim Osmond Producer:  Grant Simpson…Read more ›

This week:  Bridgette Jardin and Lyle Werner live from the Big Horn Trail.  Join Tim in conversation with Bridgette and Lyle along with a good sampling of their music.   Hosted by Tim Osmond.  Produced by Grant Simpson.…Read more ›

This week Tim spotlights Richard Inman and Amber Rose who are on Chautauqua Trail (Northern AB/SK) and in the Home Routes Headquarters this week, a live interview and performance with Suzie Vinnick who is on the Agassiz Route (Southern MB) Host:  Tim OsmondProducer:  Grant Simpson …Read more ›

Ben & AnitaBrent Mason This week Tim spotlights Brent Mason who is touring the Red Cedar Route (Southern BC)and Ben and Anita who are on the Borealis Trail (Northern SK/MB) Hosted by Tim OsmondProduced by Grant Simpson Facebook: @homeroutespodcastInstagram: #homeroutespodcast Listen: iTunes,…Read more ›

This week: Tim focuses on Betse & Clarke who are playing the Aurora Trail (YT, Northern BC, NWT) and Rube & Rake who are playing the Newfoundland & Labrador Route. Hosted by Tim OsmondProduced and Engineered by Grant Simpson   …Read more ›

This week:  Kate Weekes and James Stevens in conversation with Tim Osmond. Kate and James are in mid-tour on The Northwest Trail in B.C.   The Home Routes Podcast is hosted by Tim Osmond and produced by Grant Simpson.  …Read more ›

This week:  Jaxon Haldane at the Home Routes Headquarters, Jaxon now out on the Central Plains Route, plus Mike Sixonate who is on the Newfoundland Route.   Hosted by Tim OsmondProduced by Grant Simpson …Read more ›

This week:  Ray Cooper, Rugged Little Thing and a check-in with our hosts that have been there from the very beginning, Larry and Donna Hall from Regina Beach, SK.   …Read more ›

Todays Podcast features: Rugged Little Thing on the Borealis Trail (Northern SK/MB), Everybody’s favorite wordsmith Peter Paul Van Camp treats us to a Holiday verse, plus Richard Inman & Amber Rose team up and tour Chautauqua Trail (Northern AB/SK).…Read more ›

This week special guest Gabriel Fields joins us at the Home Routes Headquarters to introduce us to traditional Mexican music and instruments.     Hosted by Tim Osmond.  Produced by Grant Simpson.  …Read more ›