Podcast appearances and mentions of David Francey

In this episode of the Tasty Brew Music Podcast, I welcome Terra Spencer, a gifted songwriter from Windsor, Nova Scotia. Howard Dolginoff, presenter of the Labyrinth House Concert Series, was kind enough to make the introduction and bring Terra into the KKFI studios prior to her run of shows in the Heartland. Ron Sexsmith shares: Raised on the mud banks of the Avon River, award-winning Nova Scotian funeral director-turned-songwriter Terra Spencer charms audiences with her deft guitar, gospel piano, butterscotch voice, crackling wit, and wood-paneled warmth. Her startlingly intimate songs have caught the eye of collaborators including David Francey, Ben Caplan, and Matt Andersen. Every show is a knee-to-knee conversation with a natural storyteller. “The real deal.”  Terra blends folk, country and soul in a way that feels both timeless and personal that has garnered her a devoted following. Terra shares a performance with us here and we have a conversation about her journey from funeral director to troubadour, the stories behind her lyrics and what inspires her songwriting. So sit back...relax...and enjoy this offering of the Tasty Brew with Terra Spencer!

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Episode #1061 Joined today by a mainstay on the show since the very beginning, the great David Francey, who returns to Winnipeg next Saturday after a long absence! We had a great chat this week, and I took the opportunity to play a bunch of Francey classics, some covers of his songs, songs by others that he's appeared on, and more! We also previewed another big show coming up this week and heard a bunch of new music! Catch David Francey in Winnipeg on Saturday! Tickets: https://www.wecc.ca/events/2024/11/francey (other shows too! https://www.davidfrancey.com/shows) Revisit David's appearance on Fly with your Shadow: https://flywithyourshadow.com/david-francey-episode-18/ Just for fun, you can see my Francey playlist HERE Go see Jane Siberry: https://www.wecc.ca/events/2024/11/siberry playlist: https://wp.me/p1lizT-fYu

This is Episode 420 of Georgian Bay Roots Radio, hosted by Lloyd Lemon that was released on November 3, 2024. Episode 416 is sponsored by The Georgian Bay Folk Society. In this episode Lloyd features an interview between Jon Farmer and Juno Award winning performer from Summerfolk 49 – David Francey. The interview is accompanied by music discussed by David Francey, including Terra Spencer is featured on his 2023 release, The Breath Between. The final segment of the show features artists from live shows that Lloyd has enjoyed since Summerfolk, including Jeff Rogers, The Legendary Downchild Blues Band, and Bruce Springsteen and the E-Street Band.

This is the Episode 412 of Georgian Bay Roots Radio, hosted by Lloyd Lemon that was released on September 8, 2024. Episode 412 is sponsored by The Georgian Bay Folk Society and an anonymous member of the Georgian Bay Folk Society Board. In this episode Lloyd plays music based on his memories from Summerfolk 49 (2024). Artists featured include: Peter Karp & Sue Foley; Sass Jordan; Lennie Gallant; Daniel Schmidt; Samantha Martin & The Haggard; Terra Lightfoot; Colin Linden; The Fretless; Diyet & The Love Soldiers; The Skydiggers; Shawna Caspi; David Francey; Lloyd Spiegel; and Ruthie Foster.

Labour Day special with some labour anthems in the second half. New releases and Rogue Folk Club concert previews abound. We kick off the Fall Season with two brilliant young BC fiddlers: Jocelyn Pettit and Olivia Barrett joined by top guitarist Adam Dobres next Friday September 6th. Kristina Olsen and The Faux Paws come in the following week, and David Francey is joined by Terra Spencer the week after that. Kym Gouchie, Miscellany of Folk, Old Man Luedecke to follow. Heaps more reasons to be cheerful after that!

Summersoak...uh, we mean **SUMMERFOLK 49** recap!! This week's episode of Georgian Bay Roots Radio is sponsored by Georgian Bay Folk Society board member David Rosenfeld, and is all about the amazing festival we had just last weekend. As you may have heard (or if you were there you experienced it first hand haha) there was rain, but there was a lot of incredible music too...boy oh boy was there ever music!! Join host Kailey Jane Hawkins as she recounts her Summerfolk 49 experience as an attendee, as an emcee, and as a fan of that wonderful weekend we call Summerfolk! Featuring tracks by Ego Spank, Bruce Molsky, Porch Couch, The Fretless & Madeline Roger, Treasa Levasseur, Lloyd Spiegel, David Newland, David Francey, Lennie Gallant, Ray Bonneville, Suzie Vinnick and 2024 Youth Discoveries Winner Daniel Schmidt!

IT'S ALMOST TIME FOR SUMMERFOLK! There are only a few sleeps left before the 2024 festival begins!! Tune in to this week's episode and join host Kailey Jane Hawkins as she spins tracks from artists playing in the Down By The Bay tent ("the beer tent"!) for Summerfolk 49 -- and shares some other great music to round out the show, including a very special track from Richard Laviolette requested by this week's sponsor: The Owen Sound Current -- your online source for what's really going on in Owen Sound. Subscribe today! See you at Summerfolk!! Featuring tracks by Beppe Gambetta, Diyet and the Love Soldiers, Ego Spank, Porch Couch, David Francey, The Vaudevillian, Paige Warner, Andrina Turenne, Meteor Heist, Bill Monahan, Shawna Caspi, Odd Marshall, and Richard Laviolette!

Raised on the mud banks of the Avon River, award-winning Nova Scotian funeral director-turned-songwriter Terra Spencer charms audiences with her deft guitar, gospel piano, butterscotch voice, crackling wit, and wood-paneled warmth. Her startlingly intimate songs have caught the eye of collaborators including David Francey, Ben Caplan, and Matt Andersen. Every show is a knee-to-knee conversation with a natural storyteller.

This is the July 14, 2024 edition of Georgian Bay Roots Radio, hosted by Lloyd Lemon. In this, our 404th episode, sponsored by The Georgian Bay Folk Society and an Anonymous Sponsor, Lloyd plays a request by Lynn Myles for our anonymous sponsor and presents music from the Headliner acts for Summerfolk 49 that is coming up on August 16 to 18 at Nawash Park in Owen Sound. Artists featured include: David Francey; Dave Gunning; John Ferguson & Roger Stone; The Rankins; Matt Andersen; Terra Lightfoot; Lennie Gallant and Jimmy Buffett.

It's Canada Day, up Canada way! This week on the show we're celebrating our nation's birthday as well as spinning tracks from artists playing Summerfolk 49, music from artists who played way back at Summerfolk 36, and music from artists you can catch performing in and around our area all summer long. It's all here! Featuring tracks by Suzie Vinnick, The Arrogant Worms, David Francey, Treasa Levasseur, Sarah Harmer, The 24th Street Wailers, Ron Hynes, The Fretless, Paige Warner, The Grand Slambovians, Stompin Tom Connors, Trent Severn, and Jesse Whiteley!

New songs recently released from artists throughout Atlantic Canada, including: Richard Neville, The Once, Sherman Downey, Kelly Loder,  Aaron Collis, Dave Gunning and J.P. Cormier, Jimmy Rankin, Jessica Rhaye, the East Pointers and Tara MacLean.https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18

Featuring music from artists who have appeared at this year's “ECMA's” in Prince Edward Island, “Trails Tales and Tunes Festival” in Newfoundland and at the “Festival of Small Halls” in Prince Edward Island, including  Jimmy Rankin, Morgan Toney, Tim Baker, The Bombadills, Rum Ragged, The Once, Shermanm Downey, David Francey, Richard Neville, Craig Young, Dave Gunning, Sirène et Matelot, Richard Wood, Catherine Maclellan, Tim Chaisson and Meaghan Blanchard.  https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18

Interview with Newfoundland-Labradorian singer –songwriter Craig Young.https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18

Preview of the Trails, Tales and Tunes Festival in Norris Point, Gros Morne National Park, Great Northern Peninsula of Newfoundland and Labrador. Features interview with Festival Program Chair Wayne Parsons (Anchor's Aweigh), and a tour of the festival, including music from selected artists appearing at the festival (10 days - from May 17-26, 2024). https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18

On The Road Again is the theme for the week, as the traditional summer travel season is just ahead. We'll hear music from David Francey, Rita Hosking, Dave Fry, Chris Smither, Hank Snow and lots more. Set out on a musical journey with us … this week on the Sing Out! Radio Magazine.Pete Seeger / “If I Had A Hammer”(excerpt) / Songs of Hope and Struggle / Smithsonian FolkwaysDarol Anger / “Lee Highway Blues” / Diary of a Fiddler / CompassThe Lovin' Spoonful / “On the Road Again” / Do You Believe in Magic / Kama SutraDavid Francey / “Lonely Road” / The Broken Heart of Everything / Laker MusicRita Hosking / “Sierra Bound” / Little Boat / Self-producedGuy Clark / “L.A. Freeway” / Keepers / Sugar HillCliff Carlisle / “Going Down the Road Feeling Bad” / The Roots of Grateful Dead / SnapperDave Fry / “Rosie is a Friend of Mine” / Troubadour / Self-producedSaro Lynch-Thomason & Sam Gleaves / “Truck Driving Woman” / I Have Known Women / Strictly CountryThe New Grass Revival / “Lee Highway Blues” / Barren County / Flying FishMark Germino / “Traveling Man (Season 1 Episode 10)” / Midnight Carnival . Red ParlorJudy Collins / “Someday Soon” / Who Knows Where the Time Goes / ElektraChris Smither / “Maybelline” / Call Me Lucky / Signature SoundsHank Snow / “I've Been Everywhere” / The Very Best of Hank Snow / BMGJohn McCutcheon / “This Road” / Ghost Light / AppalsongsTina Adair / “Eighteen Wheels and a Dozen Roses” / Tina Adair / EMGPete Seeger / “If I Had A Hammer”(excerpt) / Songs of Hope and Struggle / Smithsonian Folkways

A Banjoist's Guide To Marketing with Chris CooleWhat if we told you that to be successful in marketing your music, you did not have to be on social media?  So many musicians struggle to keep up with the content creation process, but what if it wasn't completely necessary?  In today's episode, we talk with Chris Coole, and discuss how he has successfully run marketing for his business with nothing but an email list for almost 3 decades.Listen in as Chris describes how he built a thriving email list and why he only decided to join social media in February of 2020.Learn how to leverage these insights to create a successful marketing plan for your music business.About Chris CooleSince falling in love with the sound of folk and early country music at the age of seventeen, you could loosely divide Chris Coole's 30-year career as a full-time musician into three eras – ten years as a Toronto street and subway busker; ten years playing bluegrass residencies around Toronto's bar scene; and ten years touring internationally; both solo and with the likes of The Lonesome Ace Stringband, The David Francey Band, and The Foggy Hogtown Boys. Throughout this musical journey, Chris has perhaps become best known as being one of the leading purveyors of the modern clawhammer-style banjo. He has developed a highly personal style that has often been described as instantly recognizable.This unique voice on the instrument has not gone unnoticed by his fellow musicians and has led to playing as a collaborator (Ivan Rosenberg, Erynn Marshall, Arnie Naiman), sideman (Jim Cuddy, Natalie McMaster, Justin Rutledge, John Reischman, Sylvia Tyson), or producer (The Slocan Ramblers, David Francey)  on over 200 recordings. Follow Chris on Social Media: Chris Coole WebsiteInstagramYoutube______________Presented by Folk Music OntarioHosted by Rosalyn DennettProduced by Kayla Nezon (Folk Music Ontario), Rosalyn Dennett (Folk Music Ontario), Tim Fraser + Tanya Fraser (Murdoch Entertainment)Recorded by Kayla Nezon, and Jordan Moore of The Pod CabinEdited by Jordan Moore of The Pod CabinTheme music “Amsterdam” by King CardiacArtwork by Jaymie KarnThe ReFolkUs Project is made possible through the generous support of the Department of Canadian Heritage

A bit of a tribute to Ian Tyson, and a preview of the first Rogue shows of 2023 with Alasdair Fraser and Natalie Haas, and David Francey. Lots of new releases from all around the planet in the first hour, and then mostly new music from North Ameria and the British Isles in the second half - many of those selectios Canadian, of course! Some pretty punchy folk rock at the end,,too!

Tribute to “American Cousin”, Legendary Loretta Lynn who passed away at her home in Hurricane Mills Tennessee on Monday, October 3rd. 2022.https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18

Overview of this year's Celtic Colours International Festival (October 7-15) held at venues throughout Cape Breton Island, featuring 48 concerts and 200 community events. Interview and selected music from many of the concerts scheduled.

Despite the increase in gas prices, many folks have decided to take a road trip once again. On The Road Again is the theme for the program this week. We'll hear music from David Francey, Rita Hosking, Dave Fry, Chris Smither, Hank Snow and others. On the road again … this week on the Sing Out! Radio Magazine.Pete Seeger / “If I Had A Hammer”(excerpt) / Songs of Hope and Struggle / Smithsonian FolkwaysDarol Anger / “Lee Highway Blues” / Diary of a Fiddler / CompassThe Lovin' Spoonful / “On the Road Again” / Do You Believe in Magic / Kama SutraDavid Francey / “Lonely Road” / The Broken Heart of Everything / Laker MusicRita Hosking / “Sierra Bound” / Little Boat / Self-producedGuy Clark / “L.A. Freeway” / Keepers / Sugar HillCliff Carlisle / “Going Down the Road Feeling Bad” / The Roots of Grateful Dead / SnapperDave Fry / “Rosie is a Friend of Mine” / Troubadour / Self-producedSaro Lynch-Thomason & Sam Gleaves / “Truck Driving Woman” / I Have Known Women / Strictly CountryThe New Grass Revival / “Lee Highway Blues” / Barren County / Flying FishMark Germino / “Traveling Man (Season 1 Episode 10)” / Midnight Carnival . Red ParlorJudy Collins / “Someday Soon” / Who Knows Where the Time Goes / ElektraChris Smither / “Maybelline” / Call Me Lucky / Signature SoundsHank Snow / “I've Been Everywhere” / The Very Best of Hank Snow / BMGJohn McCutcheon / “This Road” / Ghost Light / AppalsongsTina Adair / “Eighteen Wheels and a Dozen Roses” / Tina Adair / EMGPete Seeger / “If I Had A Hammer”(excerpt) / Songs of Hope and Struggle / Smithsonian Folkways

Michael shares a few stories about the power of familiarity of cover songs, and how to apply that to your own songs. Michael also talked about Canadian Singer/Songwriter, David Francey, and more can be heard and learned at https://www.davidfrancey.com. For more information, or to register for The Tea Cup Challenge, visit https://www.writesongsyoulove.com/teacupchallenge. Listeners of the podcast receive a 50% discount until January 2nd by using the discount code TEACUP. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/writesongsyoulove/message

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Episode #895 It's the Fourth of July, and a few songs are in order for our friends to the South, as well as some words about what's been going on here at home lately. We've got a big backpile of great new music, including new tracks from some of our very favourites. This past week on Fly with your Shadow, I spoke to old friend and longtime favourite, David Francey, and had a bit left for this show, where he talked about the new music that he's been working on and some of his favourite artists right now. playlist: https://wp.me/p1lizT-eqd

On this episode, a conversation I had with one of the most respected and acclaimed contemporary Canadian songwriters. He's able to write songs that convey simple thoughts and ideas in beautiful, poetic ways. He's written about love and sorrow and joy powerfully and perfectly. David Francey (www.davidfrancey.com) was born in Scotland, but his family moved to Canada when he was 12. The value and importance of hard work was instilled in him early. Until the release of his debut album, Torn Screen Door, which was released in 1999 when Francey was already in his 40s, he was a carpenter and construction worker, working on job sites, rail yards, and far flung places across Canada. All the while, he would make up melodies and words in his head, content to sing them to himself and maybe a few close friends. At the urging of his wife, artist Beth Girdler (bethgirdler.smugmug.com or www.bethgirdlerbees.com), he started performing and made an album of some of the best songs he'd come up with. Since Francey wasn't much of a guitar player at the time, he hooked up with Quebec acoustic guitar master Dave Clarke (daveclarke.ca), who provided tasteful, melodic, and interesting instrumentation. The reaction was immediate. Within a year, he was in demand at the biggest folk festivals in Canada. After three strong albums, Dave Clarke stepped back to dedicate himself to his solo albums and his band Steel Rail. Francey went on to make an album with Nashville heavyweights Kieran Kane, Kevin Welch, and Fats Kaplin. That was all within the first 5 years of his recording career, when Francey was on the road far more than he was home, as he was touring the world and taking his songs and stories all over the world. Prior to the release of his 2013 album, So Say We All, Francey fell into a deep depression, brought on by the death of one of his closest friends. It was writing, and the love of his family that pulled him out, and he's been honest about his struggles with depression since then in songs, poems, paintings, and conversation. The wear and tear of nearly 20 years of constant touring finally caught up with Francey around the time of his 2018 album, The Broken Heart of Everything. He'd been struggling with his voice, but being the dedicated worker that he is, he just pushed through. It really started to fail him during a Canadian east coast tour and he knew that he'd pushed it too far. He drove straight home and resigned himself to the fact that he wouldn't be able to sing for quite some time. He dedicated himself to his other hobby, painting. The terrible irony is that he was just preparing to resume some of his tour dates in early 2020, before COVID-19 put a stop to those plans. For the meantime, David Francey remains at home with his family, where he paints and writes songs and poetry until he can get back up on stage and do what he does best once again. Tune in to the July 4th edition of Tell the Band to Go Home, where David will talk about the new material that he's been working on, as well as introduce us to some of his favourite songwriters at the moment, including Terra Spencer and Chris Coole. Music Credits: David's albums are available at his website and on iTunes. "Lonely Road" is from the album The Broken Heart of Everything. "Harm" is from the album So Say We All. "Paper Boy" is from the album Far End of Summer. "Broken Glass" is from the album Skating Rink.

With many travel restrictions being lifted here in the U.S., many folks have decided to take a road trip … so this week we’ll take that up as our theme for the program. We'll hear music from David Francey, Rita Hosking, Dave Fry, Chris Smither, Hank Snow and many more. Back on the road again … this week on The Sing Out! Radio Magazine. Episode #21-26: On the Road Again Host: Tom Druckenmiller The Sing Out! Radio Magazine is broadcast weekly on the finest public radio stations nationwide and syndicated on iTunes, Stitcher, Podomatic, Bluegrass Planet, The Folk Music Notebook and on the Sing Out! website www.singout.org Artist/”Song”/CD/Label Pete Seeger / “If I Had A Hammer”(excerpt) / Songs of Hope and Struggle / Smithsonian Folkways Darol Anger / “Lee Highway Blues” / Diary of a Fiddler / Compass The Lovin' Spoonful / “On the Road Again” / Do You Believe in Magic / Kama Sutra David Francey / “Lonely Road” / The Broken Heart of Everything / Laker Music Rita Hosking / “Sierra Bound” / Little Boat / Self Produced Guy Clark / “L.A. Freeway” / Keepers / Sugar Hill Cliff Carlisle / “Going Down the Road Feeling Bad” / The Roots of Grateful Dead / Snapper Dave Fry / “Rosie is a Friend of Mine” / Troubadour / Self Produced Saro Lynch-Thomason & Sam Gleaves / “Truck Driving Woman” / I Have Known Women / Strictly Country The New Grass Revival / “Lee Highway Blues” / Barren County / Flying Fish Mark Germino / “Traveling Man (Season 1 Episode 10)” / Midnight Carnival . Red Parlor Judy Collins / “Someday Soon” / Who Knows Where the Time Goes / Elektra Chris Smither / “Maybelline” / Call Me Lucky / Signature Sounds Hank Snow / “I've Been Everywhere” / The Very Best of Hank Snow / BMG John McCutcheon / “This Road” / Ghost Light / Appalsongs Tina Adair / “Eighteen Wheels and a Dozen Roses” / Tina Adair / EMG Pete Seeger / “If I Had A Hammer”(excerpt) / Songs of Hope and Struggle / Smithsonian Folkways

Salty Dog's L.A.F.L Podcast, December 2020 Visit: www.salty.com.au Looking forward to better times in '21, so the Dawg tracks through twenty cuts that are L.A.F.L - Love At First Listen. Too many to include tone hounds - but here's some of the best. What are your LAFL (pronounced La Fel) cuts? Happy New Year!! Cuts from Lou Reed, John Butler, Chris Wilson, Chris Whitley, John Hiatt, North Mississippi Allstars, Sly and Family Stone, Mary Gauthier, David Francey, Buddy Guy, Charlie Mussellwhite, Moreland N Arbuckle, Joni Mitchell, Tome Waits, Jeff Lang, Violent Femmes, James Blood Ulmer, Malcolm Holcombe, Paul Butterfield, Stevie Ray Vaughan. ----------- ARTIST / TRACK / ALBUM ** Australia 1. Lou Reed / Paranoia Key of E / Ecstasy 2. ** John Butler Trio / Treat Yo Mama / Sunrise Over Sea 3. ** Chris Wilson / Go Go Gaugin / Spiderman 4. Chris Whitley / Frontier / Hotel Vast Horizon 5. John Hiatt / Love's Not Where We Thought We Left It / Master of Disaster 6. North Mississippi Allstars / No Mo / Electric Blue Watermelon 7. Sly and the Family Stone / Don't Call Me Nigger, Whitey / Stand! 8. Mary Gauthier / Falling Out Of Love / Mercy Now 9. David Francey / All Lights Burning Bright / Seaway 10. Buddy Guy N Junior Wells / A Man Of Many Words / Play The Blues! 11. Charlie Musselwhite / Just A Feeling / Delta Hardware 12. Moreland N Arbuckle / 18 Counties / Flood 13. Joni Mitchell / Amelia / Hejira 14. Tom Waits / Tom Traubert's Blues / Small Change 15. ** Chris Whitley N Jeff Lang / Dislocation Blues / Dislocation Blues 16. Violent Femmes / Add It Up / Violet Femmes 17. James Blood Ulmer / Death Letter Blues / Memphis Blood ‎– The Sun Sessions 18. Malcolm Holcombe / Outta Luck / Pretty Little Troubles 19. Paul Butterfield Blues Band / Just To Be With You / The Original Lost Elektra Sessions 20. Stevie Ray Vaughan N Double Trouble / Texas Flood / Blues Explosion (Montreux Jazz Festival 1982)

Profiling the work of Scottish born, Canadian raised singer-songwriter David Francey. Selections from the catalogue of a Canadian gem, from his début “Torn Screen Door” ( 1999) to his latest: “The Broken Heart of Everything” (2018).

Profiling the work of Scottish born, Canadian raised singer-songwriter David Francey. Selections from the catalogue of a Canadian gem, from his début “Torn Screen Door” ( 1999) to his latest: “The Broken Heart of Everything” (2018).

Three-time Juno award winning singer-songwriter David Francey released "The Broken Heart Of Everything", another beautiful and timeless collection in 2018. Unfortunately, around the time he was due to head out on some extensive touring, he found that had to take time off from performing to rest his voice. Although the enforced break seriously impacted his musical plans, it did allow him to focus more on his other creative pursuit - visual art, leading to the development of an art tour of Canada that visited many of the places he had planned to tour with his music. David Francey will be back on the road with his music this fall. He joined us on Folk Roots Radio to chat about this music, and getting back on the road again.

Three-time Juno award winning singer-songwriter David Francey's musical world fell apart when he was told by his doctors that he must rest his voice. At the time, he was all set to head out on an extensive tour to promote his 2018 album "The Broken Heart Of Everything" which was also nominated for a Juno. David Francey joins us on Episode 462 of Folk Roots Radio to chat about having to take a break from singing, and how with a bit of help from his other creative outlet - his visual art, he was able to get through it. The good news is that David Francey will be back on the road this fall, though taking it a little easier as far as his touring schedule is concerned. It's a great interview - we hope you'll stay with us to check it out. We also take a look at more of the new music we've received, and this time around we hear from Dale Boyle, Ariana Gillis, Den Of Ashes, Jon Brooks, Sussex, Emily Mure and Jessica Rhaye and the Ramshackle Parade. Check out the full playlist on the website: https://folkrootsradio.com/folk-roots-radio-episode-462-feat-david-francey-more-new-releases/

Award wining Canadian folk singer-songwriter David Francey (accompanied by Dave Clark)live on Folkscene. Recorded 10-16-03. Hosted by the late Howard Larman. Engineered and remixed by Peter Cutler. ©folkscene

May 19th episode with Kelly playing Danny Michel, Deanne Hallman, Drew McIvor, Marshall Veroni, Deep Blue Honey, Jessica Stewart Few, Tom Mason And The Blue Buccaneers, a smidgeon of Nazareth, Joni Mitchell, David Francey, Pharis and Jason Romero, Corin Raymond, Corin Raymond again, and of course, Ted Rusk.

SONGS FROM THE ROAD BAND is a North Carolina powerhouse group featuring Mark Schimick, Charles Humphrey, Ryan Cavanaugh, Sam Wharton, and James Schlender. Collectively, they have received top accolades in the bluegrass, Americana, and jazz genres. They are an all star band consisting of musicians from a wide variety of backgrounds including an IBMA award & Grammy recipient for songrwriting, performance, and producing, Banjo player in jazz pioneer Bill Evans Soul Grass project, a 2 time National Fiddle Champion, and played alongside legends likes of Larry Keel, Vassar Clements, Tony Rice, Chick Corea, Bobby McFerrin,George Benson, and more. The band is currently touring in support of their 4th studio album release "Road To Nowhere." JOE CROOKSTON is a songwriter, guitarist, painter, fiddler, slide player, eco-village member and believer in all things possible. He’s a master storyteller. His music swirls with themes of lightness, darkness, clocks ticking, weeping willows, cynicism, hope, and the cycles of life and rebirth. Named 2016 Folk Alliance International Artist-in- Resident, he’s played with Suzanne Vega, Dar Williams, David Francey, John McCutcheon, John Gorka, Judy Collins and 100’s more. WoodSongs Kids: Kelsie and Jordan Willis are twins from Greenup, Kentucky and love playing roots music.

SONGS FROM THE ROAD BAND is a North Carolina powerhouse group featuring Mark Schimick, Charles Humphrey, Ryan Cavanaugh, Sam Wharton, and James Schlender. Collectively, they have received top accolades in the bluegrass, Americana, and jazz genres. They are an all star band consisting of musicians from a wide variety of backgrounds including an IBMA award & Grammy recipient for songrwriting, performance, and producing, Banjo player in jazz pioneer Bill Evans Soul Grass project, a 2 time National Fiddle Champion, and played alongside legends likes of Larry Keel, Vassar Clements, Tony Rice, Chick Corea, Bobby McFerrin,George Benson, and more. The band is currently touring in support of their 4th studio album release "Road To Nowhere." JOE CROOKSTON is a songwriter, guitarist, painter, fiddler, slide player, eco-village member and believer in all things possible. He's a master storyteller. His music swirls with themes of lightness, darkness, clocks ticking, weeping willows, cynicism, hope, and the cycles of life and rebirth. Named 2016 Folk Alliance International Artist-in- Resident, he's played with Suzanne Vega, Dar Williams, David Francey, John McCutcheon, John Gorka, Judy Collins and 100's more. WoodSongs Kids: Kelsie and Jordan Willis are twins from Greenup, Kentucky and love playing roots music.

It’s beginning to look a lot like… well, cold weather, at least, so we’re leaning in with two hours of music about freezing and wintry weather, including the absolutely ghoulish Bobby Darrin track “Artificial Flowers,” some post-Goth from the UK, the delightful David Francey, and as always much more! Come for the music, stay for Continue Reading

Graydon James & Laura Spink from Toronto’s The Young Novelists join us on Episode 383 of Folk Roots Radio for a fun conversation about their third studio album “In City & Country”. On an all Canadian episode, we also feature music from new releases by Carly Thomas, El Coyote, David Francey, Steve Dawson, Sugar Brown, Conor Gains and Annie Lou. Check out the full playlist on the website: http://folkrootsradio.com/folk-roots-radio-episode-383-the-young-novelists-new-releases/

This week is SOCAN reporting week. Can't believe they only monitor us twice a year! They really should monitor Campus and Community Radio FIRST, and commercial radio twice a year, IMHO! :-) So loads of Canadians featured today. Even more than I usually play. There were also mini-features on Paul Simon, Kathy Kallick, Tony McManus, and Pharis & Jason Romero - who all play in Vancouver this week. Plus music from new releases by Steve Dawson, Loreena McKennitt, Ben & Anita, Leftover Salmon, David Francey, Birds Of Chicago, and Galician singers Ialma. I also honoured Bonny Black Hare Day (May 14th)!

Edmonton based singer-songwriter Jay Gilday joins us on Episode 379 of Folk Roots Radio to chat about his music. Whether playing solo or with his power trio, Jay is a captivating performer who weaves together aspects of his own ancestral traditions: Dene spirituals, Irish ballads, into Canadian folk and rock to produce a sound that is very much his own. We also check out more of the new music we’ve received, including the latest releases from The Once, Birds of Chicago, Manitoba Hal, David Francey, Colm Gavin and The Fugitives. It’s a great episode, and definitely worth sticking around for. Check out the full playlist on the website: http://folkrootsradio.com/folk-roots-radio-episode-379-jay-gilday-new-releases/

A big Cinco de Mayo celebration, plus previews of Laura Smith, Hornby Blues, and a bunch of new releases including Loreena McKennitt, Birds of Chicago, Dobet Gnahore, Fatoumata Diawara, Lake Street Dive, Leftover Salmon, Calexico, Ben & Anita, David Francey, Van Django, Samantha Martin, Catrin Finch & Seckou Keita, Ndidi O, Tom Russell, and The James Hunter Six.

Brand new music from Congolese singer Bumba Massa, Vancouver gypsy jazz combo Van Django, American songwriter Tom Russell, and Canadian songwriter David Francey, Ontario blues diva Samantha Martin, and many more. Plus features on BC fiddler Kierah Raymond, and a preview of the 12th annual Vancouver festival of gypsy jazz - April In Paris.

When I first heard about a guy who invites musicians into his car so that he can conduct a quick interview, have them perform a song, and then create a video episode of each encounter, I was immediately intrigued. I also had a lot of question about how he got the idea and how he was making it happen. Jeff Boudreau is the creator and host of the fabulously creative web video series, “Jeff’s Musical Car.” Based in Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada, Jeff has produced over 250 episodes at the time we recorded this podcast, ranging from local artists from the Moncton music scene all the way to Internationally renowned talents such guitarist, Jesse Cook. Jeff has chauffeured a few of the musicians that easily fall into my top ten of any list of my favourite music, including Colin & John-Angus MacDonald from The Trews, David Francey and The Fortunate Ones, though I’ve yet to see an episode where I wasn’t impressed by the musicianship of Jeff’s companion for that particular video. Jeff’s story is a terrific example of the power of an idea and the fuel that genuine passion gives to it. I continue to be amazed by what people can do when they’re acting from their heart and allowing themselves to learn as they go while enjoying the process. Jeff Boudreau and his Musical Car are an exceptional positive example for the rest of us in that regard. Some of the key takeaways I got from Jeff’s “Musical Car” Journey: 1. The gratification that comes from pursuing an idea and allowing yourself to figure it out and get better as you go. As Jeff puts it, "There's no guidebook on how to record bands in vehicles." 2. The value of building relationships & power of networking with patience and good intentions. 3. Expressing and encouraging creativity is its own reward, and the value of real connection and human experience are gifts the process will present to you. ©2017 Kevin Bulmer Enterprises

David Francey was born in Scotland but grew up in Canada with his family. He worked as a construction worker for about 20 years and eventually took a trip down the path less travelled and became a folk singer/songwriter.  Hear his story on this episode of the Stories Of You Podcast.  The bits of music played were: Broken Glass - from the Skating Rink album and the Ballad Of Bowser MacRae which is on the Right Of Passage album. You can find out more about David and his music, life, tours and upcoming gigs and his CDs at his website: David Francey's website Thanks also to Melbourne community radio station 3RRR - this interview was originally aired on the station and they have given me permission to feature it on this podcast.  Hope you enjoy the episode. As always, please feel free to get in touch and say hi. We have a new voicemail feature on our website where you can record voicemail messages from your computer or mobile device.  Until the next episode... take care! Cheers, Glen 

Some rainy day music & Jayhawks news to kick things off, some Mandatory Stan, and yet more upcoming shows, as well as some old classics!

Some rainy day music & Jayhawks news to kick things off, some Mandatory Stan, and yet more upcoming shows, as well as some old classics!

Tonight’s the official pre-Pledge-O-Rama bash, as we look forward to next week by offering up songs from the Best of 2012 compilations, which you can only get by sending us your pledge next week! We hope to hear from you!

Thanksgiving is always a pleasure here, because we always have so much to be grateful for. This time, it’s a great show from Scott Nolan’s band, Del Barber’s big birthday, as well as the return of David Essig, David Francey, and Deer Tick!

Thanksgiving is always a pleasure here, because we always have so much to be grateful for. This time, it’s a great show from Scott Nolan’s band, Del Barber’s big birthday, as well as the return of David Essig, David Francey, and Deer Tick!

’tis a good night to be tuned in: Some great new reissues, an album that’s sure to be on the 2014 Top 10 list, a bunch of exciting upcoming events, and a few classics thrown in for good measure.

’tis a good night to be tuned in: Some great new reissues, an album that’s sure to be on the 2014 Top 10 list, a bunch of exciting upcoming events, and a few classics thrown in for good measure.

Tonight’s the official pre-Pledge-O-Rama bash, as we look forward to next week by offering up songs from the Best of 2012 compilations, which you can only get by sending us your pledge next week! We hope to hear from you!

This week's episode is a special one - especially if you're a fan of the multi-talented Hawksley Workman. To kick things off, Andrew and Mike will round up the latest news and interesting stories to have hit the wire in the last week. Then, we have PEI singer/songwtier/stand-up gal Ashley Condon in the hot seat for CM's 20 Questions. Ashley just received her second Canadian Folk Music Award nomination, this one surrounding the release of her second full-length, This Great Compromise, proudced by CM contributor David Francey, an acclaimed writer in his own right. Then, CM Catches Up With... Mr. Hawksley Workman for one of our most in-depth and explorative interviews yet. We'll talk about his latest work, the one-man show "The God That Comes," along with a bit about his on-the-rise side outlet Mounties, plus things like music journalism, extracting joy from everyday life, and plenty more. It's a long one, but should be a lot of fun...

Pinball Sessions are live, off the floor, pressure free recordings by some of Canada and the World's best artists. Recorded in Guelph, ON at the Pinball Studios, full sessions are released twice a week and can be heard and downloaded for free at http://pinballsessions.com. The Pinball Sessions Podcast offers up some of our favourite tracks as well as session room banter, interviews and other goodies unavailable on the Pinball Sessions website. For a 'behind the scenes' look at the making of a session, quirky questions asked to artists, and one of a kind moments be sure to keep an eye on the Pinball Sessions Podcast. THIS EPISODE: We travel Canada to hear some great roots music from Saskatchewan duo Kacy and Clayton, and three time Juno-award winner David Francey. Kacy and Clayton are second cousins who grew up very near each other in southern Saskatchewan. They strong ties to a classic roots sound - Leadbelly, The Stanley Brothers, Alan Lomax and more - is clear in their subtle, scaled down and beautiful folk songs. Today we feature their song 'Henry Lee.' We get to hear some studio chatter as David Francey preps for his session. A winner of three Junos, a SOCAN Folk Award and John Lennon Songwriting Award, Francey is a national treasure and we were grateful to have him visit Pinball Studios. We feature his song 'Cheap Motel.' Both full sessions can be found at http://pinballsessions.com Kacy and Clayton: http://pinballsessions.com/2013/08/15/kacy-clayton/ David Francey: http://pinballsessions.com/2013/09/12/david-francey/ Kacy and Clayton Online: Web: http://www.kacyandclayton.com/ CD Baby: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/kacyclayton CBC Radio 3: http://music.cbc.ca/#/artists/Kacy-Clayton David Francey Online: Web: http://www.davidfrancey.com/ Twitter: http://twitter.com/DavidFrancey Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/davidfranceysongs YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/franceyvideos Find Pinball Sessions Online: Web: http://pinballsessions.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/PinballSessions/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pinballsessions Instagram: http://instagram.com/pinballsessions/ Google+: https://plus.google.com/109652065469078482120/posts If you enjoy the Pinball Sessions Podcast we appreciate giving us a review and rating on iTunes. Each time you rate and review us, Beeson will refurbish an old pinball machine and add it to Pinball Studios...well, he'll do that anyways, but the rating and review will help!! iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/pinball-sessions-podcast/id678367272?mt=2

Discover the remarkable story of one of Scotland's most successful businessmen, Sir Thomas Lipton. In part 1, we profile Lipton's rise from assistant in his parents' store in Glasgow to overseer of a grocery market empire with over 300 stores all over Great Britain! We reveal the secrets of his success and the innovative methods he used to make his company a household name. Why did he move to the United States as a teenager? Why did he return to Scotland? What does the world's biggest cheese have to do with his stores? Find out all this and more, plus the personal recollections of Andrew McDiarmid Sr. and a great selection of Scottish music from Sir Harry Lauder, David Francey, Coreen Scott, and more!

PODCAST: 14 Jul 2013 01 - Bratach Bana - Five Hand Reel 02 - Morning Train - David Francey 03 - Mellow Down Easy - Kane Welch Kaplin 04 - Hedger and Ditcher - Ruth Notman 05 - Baltic Crossing - Tim Edey and Brendan Power 06 - Black is the Colour of My True Love's Hair - Karan Casey 07 - Goodby John - Martin Stephenson 08 - The Blarney Stone - Bob Davenport 09 - The Red-Haired Boy - Rani Arbo and Daisy Mayhem 10 - The Way Through the Woods - David Gibb and Elly Lucas 11 - Tommy - Peter Bellamy 12 - Pay Bo Diddley - David Lindley and Wally Ingram 13 - The Ulverston Gypsy - Patsy Matheson 14 - Fell Race - Altar Native 15 - Aragon Mill - Dolores Keane 16 - Hard Times - Yo-Yo Ma / Edgar Mayer / Mark O'Connor / James Taylor 17 - Bully in the Alley - Blue Murder

We’ve got some mighty exciting shows to preview today, some old/new classics, and some new music from Kieran Kane and David Francey, which led into a celebration of both artists.

We’ve got some mighty exciting shows to preview today, some old/new classics, and some new music from Kieran Kane and David Francey, which led into a celebration of both artists.

Today we hear from one of my all-time favourite artists and very favourite people, David Francey, about his amazing new album, its inspiration, and plans for the future. We’ve also got some fantastic new music and a couple of can’t-miss concerts to preview..

Today we hear from one of my all-time favourite artists and very favourite people, David Francey, about his amazing new album, its inspiration, and plans for the future. We’ve also got some fantastic new music and a couple of can’t-miss concerts to preview..

Today we hear from one of my all-time favourite artists and very favourite people, David Francey, about his amazing new album, its inspiration, and plans for the future. We’ve also got some fantastic new music and a couple of can’t-miss concerts to preview..

Wasn’t that a party? Corin Raymond & The Sundowners came to town to celebrate the release of Paper Nickels, and I was there for 2 out of the 3 shows. Magical. The project aims to expose great underappreciated songs & writers, so in true folk detective style, we’ve got some of the many songs that Corin played and recommended, as well as some friends and colleagues. On a more sombre note, this weekend marks the anniversary of the death of the late great John Bottomley, as well as the star-studded tribute to another great musician gone too soon, Jay Smith.

Wasn’t that a party? Corin Raymond & The Sundowners came to town to celebrate the release of Paper Nickels, and I was there for 2 out of the 3 shows. Magical. The project aims to expose great underappreciated songs & writers, so in true folk detective style, we’ve got some of the many songs that Corin played and recommended, as well as some friends and colleagues. On a more sombre note, this weekend marks the anniversary of the death of the late great John Bottomley, as well as the star-studded tribute to another great musician gone too soon, Jay Smith.

I’ve done a lot of interviews over the past 12 or 13 years, but very few as moving, interesting, and memorable as today’s chat. And it’s with a guy that we’ve talked to many times before, Scott Nolan, who called us from the snowy road on the way back home after a marathon tour with Mary Gauthier. Thursday marks the premiere of his new documentary film, Chasing a Song. Besides that, we’ve got some upcoming shows and show news, and still a bit of time for some interesting new releases.

I’ve done a lot of interviews over the past 12 or 13 years, but very few as moving, interesting, and memorable as today’s chat. And it’s with a guy that we’ve talked to many times before, Scott Nolan, who called us from the snowy road on the way back home after a marathon tour with Mary Gauthier. Thursday marks the premiere of his new documentary film, Chasing a Song. Besides that, we’ve got some upcoming shows and show news, and still a bit of time for some interesting new releases.

I’ve done a lot of interviews over the past 12 or 13 years, but very few as moving, interesting, and memorable as today’s chat. And it’s with a guy that we’ve talked to many times before, Scott Nolan, who called us from the snowy road on the way back home after a marathon tour with Mary Gauthier. Thursday marks the premiere of his new documentary film, Chasing a Song. Besides that, we’ve got some upcoming shows and show news, and still a bit of time for some interesting new releases.

Singer-songwriter David Francey delights the crowd at the Black Sheep Inn in Wakefield, Quebec with his heartfelt songs and hilarious stories.

Today we catch up with our old friend David Francey, who returns to town this week for a can’t-miss show at the Park Theatre. Also, it’s Jetsgiving in Winnipeg, where we celebrate Thanksgiving and the return of our NHL team. We played some music in honour of both, and then shut the show down a wee bit early so our intrepid host could head home in time for the opening faceoff, and a fabulous dinner with the family.

Today we catch up with our old friend David Francey, who returns to town this week for a can’t-miss show at the Park Theatre. Also, it’s Jetsgiving in Winnipeg, where we celebrate Thanksgiving and the return of our NHL team. We played some music in honour of both, and then shut the show down a wee bit early so our intrepid host could head home in time for the opening faceoff, and a fabulous dinner with the family.

Today we catch up with our old friend David Francey, who returns to town this week for a can’t-miss show at the Park Theatre. Also, it’s Jetsgiving in Winnipeg, where we celebrate Thanksgiving and the return of our NHL team. We played some music in honour of both, and then shut the show down a wee bit early so our intrepid host could head home in time for the opening faceoff, and a fabulous dinner with the family.

Although he’s always out playing his heart out, Dan Frechette hasn’t put out a CD in a long time, but he’s back with two new ones, so he dropped by the studio, after a similarly long absence, to chat and play a bunch of new songs. He even brought his friends Bob Dylan, Willie Nelson, and Neil Young along (you have to hear it to believe it.) His former producer, Bill Bourne, is also back with a new blues record and visiting town, so we preview his show as well as some others.

Although he’s always out playing his heart out, Dan Frechette hasn’t put out a CD in a long time, but he’s back with two new ones, so he dropped by the studio, after a similarly long absence, to chat and play a bunch of new songs. He even brought his friends Bob Dylan, Willie Nelson, and Neil Young along (you have to hear it to believe it.) His former producer, Bill Bourne, is also back with a new blues record and visiting town, so we preview his show as well as some others.

Today we look back at our first 400 episodes (or so) by analyzing our latest set of totally unscientific, totally irrelevant, and totally interesting statistics. We look at our most played songs, albums, and artists. There are plenty of surprises and interesting results to consider, so we’ll hear from some of the songs, albums, and artists from the top o’ the pops.

Today we look back at our first 400 episodes (or so) by analyzing our latest set of totally unscientific, totally irrelevant, and totally interesting statistics. We look at our most played songs, albums, and artists. There are plenty of surprises and interesting results to consider, so we’ll hear from some of the songs, albums, and artists from the top o’ the pops.

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.

T-Bar’s back with some pretty decent picks this week. We take a look at the magical alignment of the stars for this year’s Record Store Day, take some requests, and send a special shout-out to David Suzuki!

T-Bar’s back with some pretty decent picks this week. We take a look at the magical alignment of the stars for this year’s Record Store Day, take some requests, and send a special shout-out to David Suzuki!

Have yourself a very Merry Boxing Day with the first of our year-end, best-of shows. We look at some notable releases and events from the past year. And, since Christmas is a time of excess, we stretch out a bit and go for a good 3 ½ hours!

Have yourself a very Merry Boxing Day with the first of our year-end, best-of shows. We look at some notable releases and events from the past year. And, since Christmas is a time of excess, we stretch out a bit and go for a good 3 ½ hours!

Have yourself a very Merry Boxing Day with the first of our year-end, best-of shows. We look at some notable releases and events from the past year. And, since Christmas is a time of excess, we stretch out a bit and go for a good 3 ½ hours!

Have yourself a very Merry Boxing Day with the first of our year-end, best-of shows. We look at some notable releases and events from the past year. And, since Christmas is a time of excess, we stretch out a bit and go for a good 3 ½ hours!

We've got a whole bunch of great new music, some that's notable, and some that's just plain great. This is a good one. Trust me.

We've got a whole bunch of great new music, some that's notable, and some that's just plain great. This is a good one. Trust me.

Not much notable this week other than the long-awaited return of the great David Francey. That's always worth celebrating in song, so we sprinkled him throughout the show. The rest of the show was made up of new, interesting, and just plain wonderful music.

Not much notable this week other than the long-awaited return of the great David Francey. That's always worth celebrating in song, so we sprinkled him throughout the show. The rest of the show was made up of new, interesting, and just plain wonderful music.

Only one real show of any interest this week as our old pal Dave Lang returns to town. We paid an early birthday tribute to John Prine, who comes to town later this month, and did our duty and played some classic Stan Rogers. For the most part, this show was all about the new music, and what great new music it is, including the long-awaited collaboration between NQ Arbuckle & Carolyn Mark.

Only one real show of any interest this week as our old pal Dave Lang returns to town. We paid an early birthday tribute to John Prine, who comes to town later this month, and did our duty and played some classic Stan Rogers. For the most part, this show was all about the new music, and what great new music it is, including the long-awaited collaboration between NQ Arbuckle & Carolyn Mark.

Proving you don't always need a theme to have a pretty good show, today's program was all about requests, dedications, and good stuff we just needed to hear. Sure, we paid tribute to Richard Thompson who's coming to town, and Paul Kelly who's just plain great, but the rest was pure goodness from the likes of Fred Eaglesmith, David Francey, Mary Gauthier, and many more!

Proving you don't always need a theme to have a pretty good show, today's program was all about requests, dedications, and good stuff we just needed to hear. Sure, we paid tribute to Richard Thompson who's coming to town, and Paul Kelly who's just plain great, but the rest was pure goodness from the likes of Fred Eaglesmith, David Francey, Mary Gauthier, and many more!

A busy week for upcoming shows that's for sure, and we took the time to run down the list and convince you to go to each of them, including David Francey, Justin Rutledge, The Great Lake Swimmers, Nathan, Shuyler Jansen, Elliott BROOD and MORE!?! We're never too busy, however, to play some of the great new music that's fallen into my shopping cart as of late, so we ended off with some of the best that I've picked up lately, including the new Chuck Prophet, Josh Rouse, Bob Snider, and a gem of an older find from Bob Schneider.

A busy week for upcoming shows that's for sure, and we took the time to run down the list and convince you to go to each of them, including David Francey, Justin Rutledge, The Great Lake Swimmers, Nathan, Shuyler Jansen, Elliott BROOD and MORE!?! We're never too busy, however, to play some of the great new music that's fallen into my shopping cart as of late, so we ended off with some of the best that I've picked up lately, including the new Chuck Prophet, Josh Rouse, Bob Snider, and a gem of an older find from Bob Schneider.

A busy week for upcoming shows that's for sure, and we took the time to run down the list and convince you to go to each of them, including David Francey, Justin Rutledge, The Great Lake Swimmers, Nathan, Shuyler Jansen, Elliott BROOD and MORE!?! We're never too busy, however, to play some of the great new music that's fallen into my shopping cart as of late, so we ended off with some of the best that I've picked up lately, including the new Chuck Prophet, Josh Rouse, Bob Snider, and a gem of an older find from Bob Schneider.