Podcasts about big little lions

We're back from break! I needed some time to myself to concentrate on life. Thanks for allowing me some time to recharge! Now on to bigger and better things like a brand new POP STOP 23 with all new tunes from Reptile Room, Sam Tinnesz, Tommee Profitt, Tommi Aura, Rags and Riches, Big Little Lions and more! Just about all these tracks are BRAND NEW hot off the press! Get your pop fix here with the Shack! Find everything show related at Halshack.comThanks for poppin' off with us! 

Songs from I'm With Her, Crys Matthews, Willie Nelson, The Devil Makes Three, The Head and the Heart, Big Little Lions and more. Hosted by Crystal Sarakas. Produced by WSKG Public Media.

Music from The War & Treaty, Big Little Lions, Sons of the East, Alison Krauss & Union Station, Charlie Crockett and more. Hosted by Crystal Sarakas. Produced by WSKG Public Media.

Music from Nancy Griffith, Big Little Lions, Roo Panes, Mon Rovia, The Staves, Kathy Mattea and more. Hosted by Crystal Sarakas. Produced by WSKG Public Media.

Helen Austin and Paul Otten, who make music as the transcontinental songwriting partnership Big Little Lions, join us on Episode 666 of Folk Roots Radio to chat about “AMPM” – their first concept recording, and an album of songs based around a day in the life. As always with Helen and Paul, it's a great conversation – and lots of fun! We wrap up the episode with more of the latest new releases, and this time around we check out new music from Sousou & Maher Cissoko, Aspen Jacobsen, Terra Spencer with Ben Caplan, Bruce Cockburn, Reg Meuross and Mary Gauthier. Enjoy! If you like the artists you hear on this show and want to support them, don't just stream their music – BUY their music, and then you'll really make a difference to their income at a time when it is becoming much more difficult to make a living as a musician. Folk Roots Radio is a labour of love - a full time hobby. If you enjoy this episode, please consider giving us a 'LIKE' and leaving a review/comment on your podcast provider and sharing the episode on social media. We'll love you for it! Check out the full playlist on the website: https://folkrootsradio.com/folk-roots-radio-episode-666-feat-big-little-lions-ampm-more-new-releases/

Music from Willie Nelson, Brandi Carlile, The Foxgloves, The Honey Badges, Big Little Lions, Spottiswoode, and more! Hosted by Crystal Sarakas. Produced by WSKG Public Media.

This week, we go all the way back to the beginning with B.C./Ohio-based duo Big Little Lions, who have recently released their seventh album and first concept album, AMPM. The duo explore the beginnigns of their work together and the discovery of their musical chemistry, and explain how they write, record, and rehearse from afar.

Long-distance songwriting partners Helen Austin and Paul Otten, who make music together as folk/pop duo Big Little Lions, are no strangers to Folk Roots Radio. Despite being based nearly three thousand miles apart, Helen (from Vancouver Island) and Paul (from Springboro, OH) are prolific songwriters. In fact, during the recent pandemic they released a new song a month, before wrapping everything up as their excellent 2022 album "Happy Accident". They are now back with their seventh long player and first concept album, "AMPM" - which is based around a day in the life and the challenges we all face; and features songs about anxiety and self-hate, the grind of daily life, the perils of parenting, and the value of community and forgiveness. AMPM comes with all the hallmarks of their music - playful and thought-provoking lyrics, tight harmonies and catchy tunes. Helen Austin and Paul Otten joined us on Folk Roots Radio for a fun conversation about this creative new project. Visit Big Little Lions online at biglittlelions.com. Music: Big Little Lions "Oh It's You Again", "Worth The Time", "It's 5 O'Clock Somewhere", "Almost" and "Why Won't My Brain Stop" from "AMPM" (2023, Fallen Tree Records). If you like the artists you hear on Folk Roots Radio and want to support them, don't just stream their music – BUY their music, and then you'll really make a difference to their income at a time when it is becoming much more difficult to make a living as a musician. Folk Roots Radio is a labour of love - a full time hobby. If you enjoy this episode, please consider giving us a 'LIKE' and leaving a review/comment on your podcast provider and sharing the episode on social media. We'll love you for it!

Join us on Episode 654 of Folk Roots Radio for another hour of the latest new releases. This time around they are all by Canadian artists and we feature new music from Justin Rutledge, Jason Collett, Del Barber, Kristen Martell, Natalie MacMaster & Donnell Leahy, Doug Cox & Linda McRae, Kate Weekes, Whitehorse, Adrian Sutherland, Payadora Tango Ensemble, Sultans of String, Scott Nolan (with Glenn Buhr), Big Little Lions, Joe Nolan, The Franklin Electric and Youngtree & The Blooms. Enjoy! If you like the artists you hear on this show and want to support them, don't just stream their music – BUY their music, and then you'll really make a difference to their income at a time when it is becoming much more difficult to make a living as a musician. Folk Roots Radio is a labour of love - a full time hobby. If you enjoy this episode, please consider giving us a 'LIKE' and leaving a review/comment on your podcast provider and sharing the episode on social media. We'll love you for it! Check out the full playlist on the website: https://folkrootsradio.com/folk-roots-radio-episode-654-were-all-about-the-music-youre-worth-it-edition/

Music from Big Little Lions, Guy Clark, Carolina Chocolate Drops, Joy Oladokun, Brandi Carlile, The War and Treaty, Dar Williams, Ellis Paul and more! Hosted by Crystal Sarakas. Produced by WSKG Public Media.

We've got some great stuff for you on the show this week – some songs about hellos, some about goodbyes, and some songs just because! Catch it all here on Georgian Bay Roots Radio. Featuring tracks by Ennis, RPR, Sarah Harmer, The Sundown Drivers, Our Shotgun Wedding, Don Ross, Lisa Stethem, Sharon Lois and Bram, The Skydiggers, Big Little Lions, Tanglefoot, Ruth Moody and Wendi Hunter.

Join us on Episode 639 of Folk Roots Radio for another hour of great new releases that sound just so good together. This time around we check out new music from Noah Reid, Jenny Colquitt, Alison Moorer, Ian Lake, Wolf & Clover, Big Little Lions, Lunar Bloom, Kellie Loder, Sweet Alibi, Taj Mahal & Ry Cooder, Dodi Kallick, David Olney, Kim Beggs, The Slocan Ramblers and Kyle McKearney & Don Amero. Enjoy! If you like the artists you hear on this show and want to support them, don't just stream their music – BUY their music and then you'll really make a difference to their income at a time when it is becoming much more difficult to make a living as a musician. Folk Roots Radio is a labour of love - a full time hobby. If you enjoy this episode, please consider giving us a 'LIKE' and leaving a review/comment on your podcast provider and sharing the episode on social media. We'll love you for it! Check out the full playlist on the website: https://folkrootsradio.com/folk-roots-radio-episode-639-were-all-about-the-music-deeply-connected-edition/

Music from Big Little Lions, Amber Rubarth, Brandi Carlile, The Secret Sisters, Noah Guthrie, Dar Williams, Shemekia Copeland and more! Hosted by Crystal Sarakas. Produced by WSKG Public Media.

Could you do a digital detox? Shane shares his takeaways from his week-long break from the world, plus your calls and texts.  Simple sounds amazing with Big Little Lions as we continue our Summer of New Music! Guitarist Helen Austin tells us how the pop-duo creates a massive sound with just two instruments. We get into the bands unlikely story and what it's like to live the dream at the age of 50.  Surfing in Venice, stealing an Easter Island statue. These are just some of the things you should not do while travelling! Author and travel expert Claire Newell tells us how to be respectful while abroad and shares some of her unbelievable travel horror stories. HEY, DO YOU LIKE PODCASTS? Why not subscribe to ours? find it on Apple, Google, Spotify & Curiouscast.ca  

We're back with another hour of great new releases on Episode 629 of Folk Roots Radio. This time around we hear from Keb' Mo', The Strange Valentines, Le Vent Du Nord, Just A Season, Kenneth I Mackenzie, Jerry Leger, Big Little Lions, Kathy Mattea, Tim O'Brien, Cara Dillon, Katie Spencer and Yola. We also include musical tributes to two artists we sadly lost recently: Alberta based roots and blues artist Bill Bourne and Pastelle LeBlanc from Prince Edward Island Acadian folk trio Vishtèn. Enjoy! If you like the artists you hear on this show and want to support them, don't just stream their music – BUY their music and then you'll really make a difference to their income during this difficult time when it's much more challenging to find live show opportunities. Folk Roots Radio is a labour of love - a full time hobby. If you enjoy this episode, please consider giving us a 'LIKE' and leaving a review/comment on your podcast provider and sharing the episode on social media. We'll love you for it! Check out the full playlist on the website: https://folkrootsradio.com/folk-roots-radio-episode-629-were-all-about-the-music-good-to-be-back-edition/

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We have another hour of the great new releases to share with you on Episode 625 of Folk Roots Radio. Join us for new music from Jane Mathew, Big Little Lions, Sam Weber, Graham Ko, Max Allard, HuDost, Ben Sures, Keb' Mo', Jake Blount, The Pine Hearts, Bryan McPherson and Lynne Hanson. We wrap things up with three songs from folk singer Norma Waterson who sadly passed away recently. Norma was widely regarded as English folk royalty for her beautiful voice, and involvement in celebrated family bands The Watersons and Waterson: Carthy. If you like the artists you hear on this show and want to support them, don't just stream their music – BUY their music and then you'll really make a difference to their income during this difficult time when it's much more challenging to find live show opportunities. Folk Roots Radio is a labour of love - a full time hobby. If you enjoy this episode, please consider giving us a 'LIKE' and leaving a review/comment on your podcast provider and sharing the episode on social media. We'll love you for it! Check out the full playlist on the website: https://folkrootsradio.com/folk-roots-radio-episode-625-were-all-about-the-music-one-step-forward-edition/

Join us on Episode 616 of Folk Roots Radio for another hour of great new music, and a selection of songs that have a little bit of a new start feel about them. As we settle into a new year, we wanted this episode to feel reflective, but also optimistic. Despite the challenging times, things will get better. This time around we hear from Lucy MacNeil (from The Barra McNeils), Sarah McQuaid, Michael Logen, Jennifer Cutting's Ocean Orchestra, Tony McManus, Sophia Tice, Dar Williams, The Sanctuary Song Project (feat. Vivian Leva & Riley Calcagno), Big Little Lions, Gurf Morlix, Moira Smiley & Piers Faccini, Joe Nolan , Dizzy & Fay, Melanie Peterson and Christa Couture. If you like the artists you hear on this show and want to support them, don't just stream their music – BUY their music and then you'll really make a difference to their income during this difficult time when it's much more challenging to find live show opportunities. Folk Roots Radio is a labour of love - a full time hobby. If you enjoy this episode, please consider giving us a 'LIKE' and leaving a review/comment on your podcast provider and sharing the episode on social media. We'll love you for it! Check out the full playlist on the website: https://folkrootsradio.com/folk-roots-radio-episode-616-were-all-about-the-music-the-turning-year-edition/

We're pleased to bring you another hour of great new music on Episode 603 of Folk Roots Radio. This episode is a little different though, as all the music is by Canadian artists and we're also including a short interview with Shane Whalen, Director of Marketing at the International Songwriting Competition who are celebrating their 20th anniversary with the launch of a brand new annual prize, the Spotlight Award which focuses on talent from a specific region of the world. This time around, in collaboration with Canada's music licensing organization SOCAN, the prize will go to a Canadian songwriter. We wrap up the episode with new releases from Canadian artists T. Buckley, Pat Chessell, Sophie Lukacs, The Fretless, Yves Desrosiers, Big Little Lions, Slow Leaves, Born On A Wednesday, Luke Michielsen, Joe Nolan, Daniel Jame McFadyen and Alanna Gurr. If you like the artists you hear on this show and want to support them, don't just stream their music – BUY their music and then you'll really make a difference to their income during this difficult time when it's much more challenging to find live shows. Folk Roots Radio is a labour of love - a full time hobby. If you enjoy this episode, please consider giving us a 'LIKE' and leaving a review/comment on your podcast provider and sharing the episode on social media. We'll love you for it! Check out the full playlist on the website: https://folkrootsradio.com/folk-roots-radio-episode-603-feat-independent-songwriting-competition-more-new-releases/

We're holding back the interviews again on Episode 598 of Folk Roots Radio to bring you another hour of the best new releases. There is just so much great new music out there and, sadly, so little time to play it - but we'll do our bit again on this episode. This time around we hear from Jordana Talsky, Matt Patershuk, Caroline Wiles, Efrat, Eli West, John McCutcheon, John Gage & Aaron Bibelhauser, John Wort Hannam, Red Dirt Skinners, Chris Coole, Big Little Lions, Craig Robertson, Jabbour, T. Buckley and Finny McConnell. If you like the artists you hear on this show and want to support them, don't just stream their music – BUY their music and then you'll really make a difference to their income during this difficult time when it's much more challenging to find live shows. Folk Roots Radio is a labour of love - a full time hobby. If you enjoy this episode, please consider giving us a 'LIKE' and leaving a review/comment on your podcast provider and sharing the episode on social media. We'll love you for it! Check out the full playlist on the website: https://folkrootsradio.com/folk-roots-radio-episode-598-were-all-about-the-music-superpower-edition/

Joining us today on episode 14 is singer/songwriter Alex Southey. On March 31, 2021 Alex released his third album ...And the Country Stirred. Alex utilized email campaigns to connect with his audience during the release process, not only giving them the opportunity to hear his songs first, but asking them to help him determine what his next single should be leading up to the album's release.We talk about results of that approach, and why he'll continue to let his listeners in on that process with musical releases going forward, and why it was the right time to hire a PR company to assist in the album's promotion. Alex also has a really great idea for bringing attention to older releases in the form of B-Sides to new releases.If you have music you would like us to hear, or have a great release day rollout plan you want the world to know about, send an email with your EPK and release plan to: contactreleaseday@gmail.comThank you so much for listening, and Welcome to Release Day!Theme music composed by Evan Denley.Reference Links:Alex Southey's Website - https://www.alexsouthey.com/CFMA - https://folkawards.ca/The Gilberts - https://thegilbertsband.com/homePharis & Jason Romero - http://www.pharisandjason.com/Big Little Lions - https://www.biglittlelions.com/CBC Searchlight - https://www.cbc.ca/music/searchlight/#/welcomeStranded Fest - https://www.facebook.com/StrandedFestRelease Day Spotify Playlist - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0GbiC5YorhQObK1n3FndhJ?si=l0sbbP1ARnaWaDbFRVzpEwRelease Day Website - https://releasedayseries.com/"Release Day," an ongoing series where we sit down with Canadian musicians of all genres to discuss their latest releases from singles to albums, and their strategy behind releasing it to the world.https://releasedayseries.com/https://twitter.com/ReleasedaySrshttps://www.instagram.com/releaseday_series/

We're all about the music on Episode 572 of Folk Roots Radio, as we hold back the interviews to bring you another Covid Times edition of the show with some excellent Covid Tunes and social justice songs thrown into the mix. Join us for new releases from Moira Smiley and VOCO, Crys Matthews, Ellen Bukstel, Tim Grimm, Lizzy Plotkin & Natalie Spears, Dan Hill, Eliot Bronson, Tara MacLean (with Tim Chaisson, Hubert Francis, Gilbert Sark and Dennis Ellsworth), Paul Weber, Big Little Lions, Cootes Paradise, Forest Sun, Calico and Dan Cimaglio. If you like the artists you hear on this show, don’t just stream their music – BUY their music and then you’ll really make a difference to their income during this difficult time when it’s much more challenging to find live shows. Folk Roots Radio is a labour of love - a full time hobby. If you enjoy this episode, please consider giving us a 'LIKE' and leaving a review/comment on your podcast provider and sharing the episode on social media. We'll love you for it! Check out the full playlist on the website: https://folkrootsradio.com/folk-roots-radio-episode-572-were-all-about-the-music-hope-springs-edition/

Happy Valentines Day to my lovely fanbase of cupids and cupettes...lol Anyone who knows me, knows I have the biggest HEART full of love and compassion so I always do something special for Valentines Day. Why would this year be any different so we got some new tunes as usual with a very cool (instrumental) from the master of the sitar (Roger Jaeger). Well it's been 2 years since the love of my life became the love of my past. I'm on the right path to building my musical destiny but I'm lacking something crucial in my life and thats love. Who's the woman who has the key to unlock the door to my heart for our future? (lol...that was good, I just thought of that..lol) I'm just me, a fun loving goof with a BIG heart and passion for life and romance and music! Big Little Lions said it well, there's a woman who will leave a mark in the best part of me, love to find her!! HAPPY VALENTINES DAY to all my family, friends, fans and bands! I wish you all much love and happy for this (hopefully better) year of 2021!! Follow the Halshack at my website or any of your favorite music sources! (except Spotify) www.halshack.com

We’re heading into the midst of a Canadian winter in the middle of a pandemic lockdown, so it seems a perfect time to bring you another hour of great new music to warm the heart, and hopefully make these challenging times a little easier to bear. Join us on Episode 564 of Folk Roots Radio for some wonderful new releases with a few topical songs and Covid tunes thrown into the mix. This time around we feature music from Darlingside, Aaron Nathans & Michael G Ronstadt, Big Little Lions, Buffalo Gals Band, Andrea Bettger, Jessie & The Leonards, Colleen Kattau, Mark Dvorak, Cosy Sheridan, War & Pierce, Tret Fure, Bill Bourne, Peach & Quiet, Maria Dunn and Francine Honey. If you enjoy the music we play on this show and want to support the artists – many of whom aren’t able to play live at the moment because of the Covid-19 pandemic, don’t just stream their music – that earns them much less than a penny per play. Instead, buy their music – and really make a difference to their income. Folk Roots Radio is a labour of love - a full time hobby. If you enjoy this episode, please consider giving us a 'LIKE' and leaving a review/comment on your podcast provider and sharing the episode on social media. We'll love you for it! Check out the full playlist on the website: https://folkrootsradio.com/folk-roots-radio-episode-564-were-all-about-the-music-all-wrapped-up-nowhere-to-go-edition/

Lockdown got you down? Take heart...we've got you covered! This week on Georgian Bay Roots Radio we're looking to spread cheer by spinning some of the happiest songs we could think of, and some brand-spankin' new music to spice up your playlist. Featuring tracks by the JD Edwards Band, Joel Plaskett, Coco Love Alcorn, Richard Garvey, Bill Monahan, the Big Little Lions, Bahamas, Esther's Family, the East Pointers, Christine Lavin, Cheryl Wheeler, Steve Poltz, Charles Spearin, Jeremy Fisher and Taylor Raeburn!

We’re holding back the interviews on Episode 553 of Folk Roots Radio to bring you another hour of great new music to help you get through these strange Covid times. This time around we hear from The Bengsons, Gillian Tuite, Moira & Claire, Beppe Gambetta, Big Little Lions, Michael Lane, River North, Reid Jamieson, The Avenoir Project, Flo Perlin & Pilgrims’ Dream, Samantha Martin & Delta Sugar, iskwē & Tom Wilson (Lee Harvey Osmond), Tomato Tomato, Langhorne Slim and Ricky Green & Danny Traves. Remember, if you like the artists you hear on this show, don’t just stream their music – BUY their music and then you’ll really make a difference to their income during this difficult time when it’s much more challenging to find live shows. Check out the full playlist on the website: https://folkrootsradio.com/folk-roots-radio-episode-553-were-all-about-the-music-the-keep-going-edition/ Folk Roots Radio is a labour of love - a full time hobby. If you enjoy this episode, please consider giving us a 'LIKE' and leaving a review/comment on your podcast provider and sharing the episode on social media. We'll love you for it!

Helen Austin and Paul Otten are two fabulous songwriters who make music together as Big Little Lions, even though they are actually based over two thousand miles apart. They were on tour as the coronavirus pandemic hit, and despite having to head home and into lockdown, they have continued to make great music – including the release of a pandemic inspired album “Are We there Yet?”. Big Little Lions join us on Episode 543 of Folk Roots Radio for a fun in-depth conversation about how their lives and their music have been changed by the on-going emergency. The pandemic has hit the artistic community hard, which is why we all need to do what we can to ensure it is supported during these strange Covid Times - and why we encourage our listeners to... buy the music, don't just stream it! As always, we wrap up the episode with more new releases, and this time around we hear from Emily Barker, Lizzy Hardingham, Gillian Welch, Mo Kenney, Hauler and Mike Plume. Check out the full playlist on the website: https://folkrootsradio.com/folk-roots-radio-episode-543-feat-big-little-lions-covid-times-more-new-releases/

We’re going all about the music again on Episode 538 of Folk Roots Radio as we hold back the interviews to bring you more great new releases, and this time around we throw some excellent new political songs into the mix. Join us for new music from Big Little Lions, James Lee Baker, Ian Gill, Shaye Zadravec, Westward The Light, Robert Cray Band, Si Kahn, Spook Handy, Richard Garvey, Raye Zaragoza, Melanie Brulée, IsabelFryszberg, Andrea Nixon, Joe Nolan, Dirk Powell, Midnight Shine and Kari Lynn Hewitt (with Roger Hewett). Check out the full playlist on the website: https://folkrootsradio.com/folk-roots-radio-episode-538-were-all-about-the-music-this-too-shall-pass-edition/

Is your usual playlist feeling a bit tired? This week's edition of Georgian Bay Roots Radio is jam packed with new music that has been submitted to our team's inbox recently, much of it from artists never before played on this show! We pulled from our "mailbag" and came up with a goldmine of new music to share with you. Featuring tracks by The Mammals, Mia Kelly, Scott Cook, Ruthie Foster, Clay Ravens, Jayme Stone, Skylark, The Small Glories, Keats Conlon, Big Little Lions, Missy Bauman, Christian Howse and a special Danny Michel track that we're sending out to a couple of special listeners. Tune in!

We’re all about the music again on Episode 527 of Folk Roots Radio, as we hold back the interviews to bring you another hour of great new music, with some Covid lockdown tunes thrown into the mix. Stay with us as we bring you new releases from Francesca Blanchard, Mattie Leon, Byrd & Street, Big Little Lions, Stéafán & Saskia, The Burying Ground, Skydiggers, Tret Fure, Kris Paul, Twin Flames, Midnight Shine, The Jerry Cans, Logan and Nathan, Mallory Chipman & The Mystics and SONiA disappear fear. Check out the full playlist: https://folkrootsradio.com/folk-roots-radio-episode-527-were-all-about-the-music-stay-strong-edition/

Join us on Episode 524 of Folk Roots Radio for more of the latest new releases, with some great Covid tunes thrown into the mix. There is just so much great music being produced at the moment and much of it from lockdown - It’s great to be able to share it with you on Folk Roots Radio. Coming up on this episode we have new music from Big Little Lions, T Bear, A Promise Of Hope, John McCutcheon, David Foley & Jack Smedley, Lucinda Williams, Scott Cook, Kim Moberg, Old Crow Medicine Show, The Dead South, Lee Harvey Osmond, Dawn Tyler Watson, Kathleen Edwards, Sherman Downey, Keats Conlon and Dennis Ellsworth.

Pandemic got you down? Music is a great healer. Here's your weekly dose of the good stuff, catered up by your friends at Georgian Bay Roots Radio! This week's show is a bit of a mix of everything, featuring tracks by Safe As Houses, Sherman Downey, Phil Ochs, Stan Rogers, Gordie MacKeeman and His Rhythm Boys, Danny Michel, The Barra MacNeils, Jeremy Fisher, Peter Katz, Joel Plaskett, The Jerry Cans, Craig Smith, Big Little Lions, Richard Garvey and Morgan Barrie!

We have another hour of great new music to bring you on Episode 516 of Folk Roots Radio. We’ve heard people say that new releases have slowed because of the Covid-19 pandemic. That may very well be the case for the major labels, but fantastic independent music just keeps on coming - including many brand spanking new songs recorded in lockdown. Join us for great new music from Big Little Lions, David Berkeley (from Son of Town Hall), Richard Garvey, Cheshire Carr, Project Smok, Michael McDermott, Kim Moberg, Lynn Harrison, John & Sheila Ludgate, SONiA disappear fear, Lynn Jackson, Joshua Wood Orchestra and Eliza Gilkyson alongside a great spoken word piece from poet Bob Jensen. Check out the full playlist on the website: https://folkrootsradio.com/folk-roots-radio-episode-516-were-all-about-the-music-seeds-of-reflection-edition/

We’re holding back the interviews on Episode 513 of Folk Roots Radio as we bring you another hour of great new music. We're including more Covid-19 tunes and songs from isolation alongside some great new releases. Live performances may have been curtailed by the current crisis, but the new music just keeps on coming. Join us for great new songs from Big Little Lions, Sofia Talvik, Stan Simon, Liona Boyd, Westward the Light, Sherman Downey, Kristen Martell, 100 Mile House, Peter Rowan & Don Edwards, Hello Darlins, Christina Hutt, Elles Bailey, Danny Schmidt and Noah Reid. Check out the full playlist on the website: https://folkrootsradio.com/folk-roots-radio-episode-513-were-all-about-the-music-social-distancing-edition/

Big Little Lions, the wonderfully prolific folk pop duo featuring Helen Austin from Vancouver Island, and Paul Otten from Cincinnati, have just released their sixth album “Inside Voice” – fourteen new songs that take their theme from issues in relation to our mental health, that while thoughtful and reflective, still leave the listener feeling optimistic and hopeful for the future. Helen and Paul consistently crank out fabulously addictive folk pop songs – jam-packed with emotion and tight harmonies, that really sound like they are produced by two people working closely side-by-side, rather than thousands of miles apart. Big Little Lions picked up a JUNO for their music in 2014, and the Canadian Folk Music Award for Ensemble of the Year in 2015. They also have a fabulous live show, that always sounds much bigger than the two multi-instrumentalists on stage – Paul on drums, bass, keyboard and vocals; Helen on guitar, foot percussion and vocals. For more information about the Big Little Lions and upcoming tour dates, visit https://biglittlelions.com. Music: Big Little Lions “Here We Go Again”, “Lonely Blue” and “I Can Have It All” from “Inside Voice” (2019, AntiFragile).

Musical duo, Symphony fundraiser, Play and Book- Musical duo Big Little Lions preview its upcoming show in Alma on “Spectrum West.” This week also features interviews with the organizer of an annual fundraiser for the Chippewa Valley Symphony Orchestra, a member of the cast of a play at The Mabel Tainter in Menomonie and an author of a book about family dinners.

Helen Austin and Paul Otten make music together as Big Little Lions. They join us on Episode 469 of Folk Roots Radio to chat about their sixth album "Inside Voice" - fourteen new songs that take as their theme the issue of mental health with songs about dementia, depression and anxiety. It’s a great album, and Helen and Paul are always a great interview. We also check out new music from Hannah Connolly, Lizanne Knott, Lori Lynne Johnson, Anna Ludlow, The Fitzgeralds and Don Brownrigg. Check out the full playlist on the website: https://folkrootsradio.com/folk-roots-radio-episode-469-feat-big-little-lions-more-new-releases/

Top 10 baby!! Alright the time is here. You asked for it, the fans voted on it so you guys built your very own playlist! All my fans did an excellent job picking us a very diverse playlist out of this round of 45 plus contenders! It comes down to taste and who participated but they gave us nice overall look of some of the exquisite talent that can be found buried all through out my shows! All 45 of these acts have had some kind of success in the indie music biz whether it be radio airplay or opening for National acts or having their music played in TV shows and commercials! Its all top quality and hard to choose who is "better" so with that said just sit back with your favorite music listening device and enjoy these sounds from around the globe. 4 US artists, 1 Canadian, 1 Irish and 4 from England round out this list of bonafide true quality players. vocalists, songwriters and skilled musicians. Some of the BEST talent in the world folks and it can ONLY be found under my label! Thanks again for all the support and thanks again to all the fans for a hell of a playlist. This is just awesome! PS>>>>>>>>If you dont trust me, if youre a new fan and have never heard my show! THEN DO ME A FAVOR!! Go listen to Spotify top 30 and then come check out my top 10 and hear the difference!! Find us on all streaming services! Halshack.com PS>>>>>> Thanks again to PLAYER FM for 11 PODCAST of the DAY awards!! ERROR CORRECTION >>>>>> I apologize for making a name error in the show. HELEN AUSTIN with the Big Little Lions is her correct last name, not SLATER. I meant to check that for sure before I made the final cut and it was honestly just a mistake that I feel terrible about.

Toronto singer-songwriter and carpenter Tim Moxam joins us on Episode 463 of Folk Roots Radio to chat about his music, latest album "Marlborough Hall" and the Stop Gap on Tour initiative, delivering wooden accessibility ramps to inaccessible music venues he visits while on tour. It’s a very inspirational interview, and definitely worth checking out. We also take a look at more of the new music we've received, and this time around we hear from Big Little Lions, Daniel Norgren, Jeremy Voltz, Linda McRae, Darling Cora, Rising Appalachia, Kevin Mitchell, Ian Reid, Peter Light and Gathering Sparks. Check out the full playlist on the website: https://folkrootsradio.com/folk-roots-radio-episode-463-feat-tim-moxam-and-stop-gap-on-tour-more-new-releases/

Time for Spring. Time to grow the Halshack. Its Ep 15. We got awesome new talent to spring into action in your eardrums. We got an authorized "unauthorized" cover (lol..ill explain) of a popular hit song from a known female artist turned into a male rock/alt song. Trapdoor Social scored a BIG ticket win and are touring with the B52's this summer in Europe. Battleshack 2 is coming so MAGIC Giant is coming around to start again with their great awesome folk music. Plenty more good folky americana tunes in this show as we are featuring more from new acts FAN FIQTION (collaboration group), and past greats ROGER JAEGER and BIG LITTLE LIONS. Pop Stop is sure to please with 2 newcomers Jael Johnson and local homegrown artist from SC Jimmy Mowrey. Mystery Spotlight is rockin' it out this episode to ??????..wait and see??? Ive got a surprise new segment comin' this episode featuring another collaboration project, this time from across the world. DROOBLE has been an important part of my life lately. An awesome music sharing and social community for all musicians alike. I have found 3 artists so far on there to promote and 2 will be in this show cause were having a "BRITISH INVASION" and also a new local guy from Nashville to round out the show! Gonna be a blast!! TIME FOR HALSHACK RECORDS TO TAKE FORM AND TAKE FLIGHT!! THANK YOU EVERYONE FOR HELPING US TO BE THE BEST INDIE SHOW ON THE PLANET!! Find us on Castbox, PlayerFM, ITunes and Podomatic now!! Main show will hit Spotify on June 15th!!

Get lost in the music with this week's episode of Georgian Bay Roots Radio. On this week's show we share music about the cold, about turning a new page, and about loss and love. Featuring music by the Big Little Lions, The Byrds, Garnet Rogers, Jann Arden, Benjamin Dakota Rogers, Walk Off The Earth, Ruth Moody, Danny Michel, Joni Mitchell, JD Edwards, Union Duke, Joel Plaskett and William Prince.

We catch up with Big Little Lions on Episode 421 of Folk Roots Radio. It's at least a couple of years since we last sat down with Helen Austin and Paul Otten from the band to chat about their music. Always a great conversation, Big Little Lions released their very well-received third full length album "Alive And Well" earlier in 2018. Full of clever hooks and great harmonies, and, in some cases, a distinct message - it’s definitely worth checking out. We also take a look at more of the latest new releases and this time round we include new music from Hannah Sanders & Ben Savage, Lennie Gallant, Jane Yolen & 3 Ravens, Bob MacLean. Check out the full playlist on the website: http://folkrootsradio.com/folk-roots-radio-episode-421-feat-big-little-lions-more-new-releases/

The Big Little Lions are Helen Austin and Paul Otten. A remarkable songwriting duo, they actually live in two different places – Helen on Vancouver Island, and Paul in Cincinnati OH, and send song ideas back and forward as they work on them, individually and together. Big Little Lions released their latest album “Alive And Well” in February 2018 – a very well received folk pop recording chock full of poppy songs with clever hooks and great harmonies, and, at least in some cases, a distinct message. Helen and Paul from Big Little Lions sat down with Jan Hall from Folk Roots Radio at the 2018 Folk Music Ontario conference to chat about their music. Visit Big Little Lions online at http://biglittlelions.com. Music: Big Little Lions “Against The Wall”, “Static” and “Find Your Tribe” from “Alive And Well” (2018, Self) CDN.

It's blustery and cold out there, so why don't you listen in and let host Kailey Jane Hawkins warm you up with some great tunes made in and played in Grey and Bruce counties? On this week's show we talk about November gales, about the upcoming holiday season, and about beliefs (in things like Martin guitars and corgis). Featuring music by John Wort Hannam, Ruth Moody, Drew McIvor, Coco Love Alcorn, The Barra MacNeils, Jayden Grahlman, Eve Goldberg, The Mae Trio, The Good Lovelies, Gordon Lightfoot, The Jerry Cans, the Big Little Lions and Summerfolk 43 Youth Discoveries winner Esther's Family!

Alberta based Canadian roots/swing duo Over The Moon join us in the studio on Episode 385 of Folk Roots Radio for a very enjoyable conversation about their music, debut album "Moondancer” and a few live songs. We also feature new music from Noah Zacharin, Birds of Chicago, Big Little Lions, Stéphanie Labbé & Francois Couture, The Lonesome Ace Stringband, Christina Martin and the Andrew Collins Trio. Check out the full playlist on the website: http://folkrootsradio.com/folk-roots-radio-episode-385-over-the-moon-new-releases

We went with a simple theme for this week: act one is all about single performers, act two is all about duos, and act three...you get the idea. Easy as one, two, three! Featuring music by Trent Severn, Dala, Teresa Levasseur, The Good Lovelies, Jon Brooks, The Harpoonist and the Axe Murderer, Big Little Lions, Fred Penner, Drew McIvor, De Temps Antan, The Dry Bones, Ash and Bloom, The O'Pears, and Bill and Joel Plaskett!

The Kelly Song Collective join us in the studio on Episode 371 of Folk Roots Radio. The Kelly Song Collective are a folk roots duo from Sudbury and Toronto featuring the brothers John and Joe Kelly. They released a fabulous debut album “Unless & Until” in 2017. Although they weren’t even on our radar at the time, we’ve since gotten to know them and love their music. It was a great pleasure to have John and Joe join us in the studio for an in-depth conversation and some live songs. We also check out more of the new releases, including new music from Niall Teague & The Fast Company, Kyle Carey, John Flanagan Trio, Banjo Mechanics, Big Little Lions, Christina Martin and Amelia Coburn. It's a fun episode. I hope you'll take a listen. Check out the full playlist with artist links and notes on our website: http://folkrootsradio.com/folk-roots-radio-episode-371-the-kelly-song-collective-more-new-releases/

This week's host; Dylan McMullin shares some St. Patrick's Day fun, talk about Earth Hour, interview with Helen Austin of "Big Little Lions" about their upcoming Ontario tour, local music man Steve "Danger Pay" Danard is in the studio sharing some new tracks he's working on...plus we feature some performers who are coming to Summerfolk 43, and a special song by Ian Bell recorded just for this episode! Featuring: Express and Company, Joan Morrissey, Goitse, The Mae Trio, Our Shotgun Wedding, Big Little Lions, Treasa Levasseur, The Lifers, Steven Danard, Ian Bell.

Happy February! Episode 71 of Georgian Bay Roots offers music that you can sing a long with, some local favourites (and one group's debut on the radio airwaves), music from Summerfolk alumni artists to get you excited for this year's festival, and a song from Trent Severn appropriate for Groundhog's Day. Featuring music by The Mackenzie Blues Band, JD Edwards, Don Ross, Matt Andersen, Trent Severn, Richard Garvey, Al Simmons, Big Little Lions, Bram Morrison, Margaret Wysman, Taylor Holden, Joni Mitchell and Deep Blue Honey!

We’re all about the music again on Episode 333 of Folk Roots Radio as we hold back the interviews to bring you another hour of the latest new releases. This time around, we take a look at the latest releases from political folkies Emma’s Revolution, sibling harmony duo Chris & Meredith Thompson and “All My Heroes Sang The Blues”, the final album from California based singer-songwriter Sandy Ross, who sadly passed away recently. We also check out Danish singer-songwriter Morten Remar‘s first international release ‘Beautiful Day” and another new demo from prolific folk posters Big Little Lions, “Better Than This”. Check out the full playlist on our website: http://folkrootsradio.com/folk-roots-radio-episode-333-were-all-about-the-music/