Podcast appearances and mentions of jan hall

A man has been arrested following the death of a seven-year-old boy in a suspected hit and run near Folkestone.William Brown Junior was knocked down as he went to retrieve a football on Sandgate Esplanade on Wednesday. His dad, William Senior, has paid a heartbreaking tribute.Also in today's podcast, a 16-year-old girl says she's worried she'll miss out on getting support from youth workers after the council cut funding for youth services.Jasmine Manning from Swanscombe is home-schooled and has been using services run by Gifted Young Generation, which include performing arts workshops.The founder of a Kent charity that supports young carers will be representing the county at a carol service at Westminster Abbey.Jan Hall, from Crossroads, will be joining the Princess of Wales at the Together at Christmas event.All of the presents you kindly donated to the Give a Gift appeal on our sister radio station kmfm have been delivered to children across Kent.They're going to young people in hospitals, care or less fortunate situations this Christmas. Hear from some of those who've received presents.With a roundup of everything going on in Kent this weekend here from What's On's Sam Lawrie.And in football, Gillingham are making the long trip north to take on Barrow in league two this weekend.The home side are currently up in the promotion places in third - while the Gills are six points below them in seventh.

Not all that long ago, you might have done the same job – or kind of job – for your entire career, but as life expectancy increases and social mores change, a growing number of people are pivoting to new jobs in middle age. In this episode, recorded at the FT Weekend Festival at London's Kenwood House, Isabel Berwick speaks to three experts to find out why changing careers can have surprising benefits – and how to do it best. Isabel is joined by Jan Hall, founding partner of leadership consultancy No 4 and co-author of a book exploring career change for senior leaders; Ana Baillie, a former financial and professional services lawyer now studying to be a midwife; and FT contributing editor and columnist Camilla Cavendish, author of ‘Extra Time: 10 Lessons for an Ageing World.'Want more? For a limited time this summer, we're making related articles FREE to read for all Working It listeners:The City workers who swapped the office for the great outdoors New job, new you? Well, maybe . . .Would it be unwise to leave my well-paid job to pursue a career in film? I have done the same job for years — how do I now move my career on?FT subscriber? Sign up for the weekly Working It newsletter with one click here. We cover all things workplace and management — plus exclusive reporting on trends, tips and what's coming next. We'd love to hear from you. What do you like (or not)? Which topics should we tackle? Email the team at workingit@ft.com or Isabel directly at isabel.berwick@ft.com. Follow Isabel on LinkedIn On X, formerly Twitter, you can follow Isabel at @IsabelBerwickSubscribe to Working It wherever you get your podcasts — and do leave us a review!Presented by Isabel Berwick. Produced by Mischa Frankl-Duval. The executive producer is Manuela Saragosa and the sound engineer is Simon Panayi.Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#149 - Pete Matthew is a Chartered Financial Planner and the host of Meaningful Money.  He explains the different types of pensions, the best places to put your money for retirement and how to build up a pension pot for when you're ready to retire.What you'll learn[2:25] How the pandemic has changed the way people think about their finances.[5:40] The two different types of pensions and how they differ from each other.[9:19] Why defined benefit pensions are likely to be phased out.[10:48] How the 2008 crash changed annuities and the idea of a ‘guaranteed income for life'.[14:44] Whether state pensions in the UK have a future.[17:22] The increase of gradual retirement and reducing your hours before retiring completely.[22:37] How to know if you're ready to retire.[27:37] How much money you should spend when you first retire.[31:25] How to figure out what you need to retire.[35:25] Where to put your money for retirement.[39:00] What to do if you haven't started a pension yet.Resources mentioned in this episode (some of these are affiliate links and we may get a commission in the event that you make a purchase - this helps us to cover our expenses and is at no additional cost to you):Episode 27: Money matters: how to finance a career change – with Pete Matthew of Meaningful MoneyBeyond the 4% Rule, Abraham OkusanyaChanging Gear, Jan Hall and Jon StokesEpisode 82: What are you earning for anyway? The role of money and wealth in achieving life harmony - with Joseph Kuo of Abundance Wealth PlanningFor the show notes for this episode, including a full transcript and links to all the resources mentioned, visit:https://changeworklife.com/will-i-be-able-to-afford-to-retire-how-to-plan-for-a-financially-secure-retirement-even-if-its-years-away/Re-assessing your career?  Know you need a change but don't really know where to start?  Check out these two exercises to start the journey of working out what career is right for you!Take me to the exercises!Also, make sure to join the Change Work Life Facebook group and check out the ways you can support the podcast on the Change Work Life Support page.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

Jan has been a successful entrepreneur and business leader. She is now an adviser to CEOs and chairmen and is also a qualified executive coach. She spent 20 years as a headhunter and has over 30 years' experience of being a non-executive director.   Jon is a clinical psychologist, psychotherapist and leadership coach. He is a Director of Stokes & Jolly, a leadership advisory firm. He taught for many years at Said Business School at the University of Oxford and is on the faculty of Meyler Campbell.We connected with Jan and Jon who share with us a passion for better life and career transitions and published Changing Gear: Creating the Life You Want After a Full On Career earlier this year. We talk with the pair about their own career changes, why they wrote Changing Gear, the challenges of transitioning into the third stage of life, the psychological frameworks they use as coaches, and an eight-step transition process to help people find their new selves.  Links from the episode: Jan Hall and Jon Stokes Changing Gear bookJan Hall's Linkedin profileJon Stokes's LinkedIn profileJan's advisory firm Number FourJon's advisory firm Stokes & JollyThanks for listening!Visit our homepage at https://disrupt-your-career.comIf you like the podcast, please take a moment to rate it and leave a review in Apple Podcast

Sarah Paget has been the Programme Manager for the Community of Communities, a quality network for Therapeutic Communities at the Royal College of Psychiatrists' Centre for Quality Improvement, since 2004. Her work involves the coordination of services and activities that lead to improvement and/or systemic change in a range of services for adults, children and young people across the NHS, voluntary, private, independent, education and criminal justice sectors. She is co-founder of Enabling Environments which was developed in 2009 and has been the Operational Lead for National Enabling Environments in Prisons and Probation Programme since 2013. She also manages two additional Quality Improvement Networks for inpatient Mental Health Rehabilitation and Older Age Mental Health services. Sarah has a Master's Degree in Psychoanalytic and Systemic Approaches to Understanding Organisations and Leadership from the Tavistock and has a background in Mental Health Nursing and Social Psychology. Prior to her current role she managed a Voluntary Sector Therapeutic Community for people with severe and enduring Mental Health problems for 10 years. Sarah is currently a director of The Consortium of Therapeutic Communities and has written and taught TC principles and practice to a wide range of audiences.   Sarah is leaving her role as Programme Manager at RCPsych to embark upon her “Third Stage of life” or Vanaprathsa, according to Hindu philosophy (Hall and Stokes 2021)*. Sarah has spent the past 17 years working with services to improve the quality of the psychosocial environment and will continue to support Therapeutic Communities and Therapeutic Community practice as well as the development of Enabling Environments in all sectors. Sarah offers individuals and organisations the opportunity to look beyond the superficial and obvious to develop an authentic and profound understanding of how individuals and groups interconnect and impact on individual health and organisational functioning. Her methods will involve consulting to individuals and groups using a psychodynamic and systemic framework.   Sarah can be contacted at sarahpaget@gmail.com and at linkedin.com/in/spaget   * Changing Gear, a Book by Jan Hall and Jon Stokes (changing-gear.com)  

'Changes occur all the time. They can be identifiable and dramatic, or they can emerge imperceptibly, creeping up on you until one day you realise your foundations are less solid than you imagined. At this point in your life you need to find a new path.' Coping with transition can be hard at every stage of life, but it presents unique challenges as we come to the time of our lives when we are facing the end of full-on, full-time work. Changing Gear looks at why work is such an important part of a person's identity, and how challenging it can be when it's time to change gear, whether that's to explore a new path or take a step back from our careers entirely. Offering insight, advice and practical exercises to help you make the right decisions, this valuable guide gives you the tools to navigate complicated situations, identify what's most important, and develop the skills you need to cope with change.

In this episode, Jan Hall talks to Karin about her career as one of the UK’s top headhunters, identifying and matching the appropriate people for some of the most demanding executive positions in FTSE’s major companies. Hers is the story of not only enterprise, but also of the challenges of driving diversity on corporation boards, and on combining a life in the commercial sector with a dedication to non-for-profit activities. 

In this episode, we sit down with Jan Hall, CEO of M2 Ingredients and OM Superfood Mushrooms, to discuss the current state of the natural products industry, why it’s such an awesome industry to be part of, five tips that new up-and-coming natural products companies should be mindful of, and what types of financing options are the most beneficial to businesses.

Ottawa based singer-songwriter Jack Pine describes himself as an anything goes singer-songwriter with a heavy-handed string band. His 2017 album band with his band The Fire “Left To Our Own Devices” picked up a 2018 Canadian Folk Music Award nomination for New/Emerging Artist of the Year and a 2019 Juno nomination for best art work. An incredible live performer with a wonderful energy, and a very engaging style, Jack Pine sat down with Jan Hall from Folk Roots Radio at the 2017 Folk Music Ontario conference to chat about his music. In 2019, we had a follow up conversation at FMO, and this time around he played some songs live for us. For more information about the music of Jack Pine visit https://jackpinefire.com. Music: Jack Pine “You’ll Find Me Waiting” (Live), “Rich In Time” (Live) and Jack Pine & The Fire “Desert Island” from “Left To Our Own Devices” (2017, Self). BONUS TRACK: Jack Pine “Cabin Fever” (Live).

We're getting all nostalgic on this edition of The Business of Music, our new video and audio podcast devoted to all aspects of the music business. Mary Newland & Richard Baker join Jan Hall and Gary Glass in the studio for a fun look back at how things used to be in the halcyon days of the 70s and 80s. Mary Newland & Richard Baker have been making music together for well over thirty years. After living and working in LA, and individually recording and touring with the likes of Santana, The Beach Boys, Gino Vanelli and Gary Wright, they're now living in South Western Ontario and sharing their love for the music of the Great American Songbook, and the music of 70s as performed by Linda Ronstadt as the leaders of the Blue Bayou Band.

Vancouver based singer-songwriter Chris Ronald joins us on our new video and audio podcast The Business of Music for a fun chat about managing his own career, with a focus on touring and grant writing. He also takes part in our light-hearted 'Round the Table' at the end of the session. This podcast is brought to you by Folk Roots Radio and hosted by Jan Hall with Gary Glass, the video director for the Sun Parlour Coffee House Sessions. Chris Ronald moved to Canada from England in 2002 and has built a great career as a songwriter renowned for his song craft, with an Americana and Canadiana sound that has been described as “Canadian folk with British roots”. Chris Ronald released a lovely fourth album, “Fragments” in 2017 on the Canadian folk label Borealis Records, the follow to the album Timeline from 2014, which earned him a Canadian Folk Music nomination for 'English Songwriter of the Year'. For more information about the music of Chris Ronald, visit http://chrisronald.com.

Josh & Katie Pascoe from Cottam ON make music together as Fresh Breath. Josh and Katie joined Jan Hall and Gary Glass in the studio for the first edition of The Business of Music, our new video and audio podcast devoted to all aspects of the music business. An incredibly nice couple Josh & Katie Pascoe have a wonderfully positive attitude to both life and their music. They describe themselves as a folk-rock, blues, pop and country band with a lot of heart and soul. A fun live band, Fresh Breath released their well-received full-length album “Us Against The World” in June 2017. They've just released the follow-up... "The Big Picture". Fresh Breath always wrap their performances with their fun mantra "Peace, Love... and Fresh Breath". Josh and Katie chat about managing their own career with a few fun questions from Jan & Gary, we call "Round the Table", to wrap things up.

if you loved our interview with Jon Brooks we included in Episode 461 of Folk Roots Radio with Jan Hall, you're definitely going to enjoy listening to our full interview, which is nearly twice as long. I don't need to tell you that we're big fans of his music on Folk Roots Radio! Jon's seventh album, "Moth Nor Rust II" is a re-imagining of his 2009 solo album "Moth Nor Rust" but this time around, he brings his band 'The Outskirts Of Approval' along for the ride. A Kerrville New Folk winner (2010), Jon Brooks has been nominated for English Songwriter of the Year at the Canadian Folk Music Awards more times than any other artist. He says that he writes songs to calm those who’ve looked into and seen what is in their hearts; he also writes songs to terrify those who’ve not. That’s pretty accurate as far as we’re concerned – his lyrics deserve to be poured over, as no word is EVER wasted. He’s an artist who pushes you to reflect on what you’re listening to, and in the case of Moth Nor Rust to ask what it means to be human. When Jon Brooks decides it’s time to revisit an album to reflect on his own artistic maturity and with a new band in tow, then it’s definitely time for another conversation. So sit back and enjoy our full interview with Jon Brooks! Photo: Kevin Kelly

Corin Raymond sat down with Jan Hall at the Folk Music Ontario conference for a wonderful in-depth conversation about his music and fabulous album "Hobo Jungle Fever Dreams", Folk Roots Radio's favourite recording of 2016. Corin Raymond will release a new album "Dirty Mansions" in 2019. For more information about the music of Corin Raymond, visit http://corinraymond.com. Music: Corin Raymond “Rain Bed”, “Two Miles Of Train”, “Best Demented Cowgirl Face” and “Under The Belly Of The Night” from “Hobo Jungle Fever Dreams” (2016, Local Rascal Records).

Logan McKillop is renowned for his work as a guitarist. However, he’s also a pretty fine songwriter in his own right. Logan’s just released “Anchorless” the beautiful follow-up to his debut from 2013, “Prairie Sky”, an album that focused on natural beauty and prairie life. The new album “Anchorless”, rather than focusing on landscapes and wide open spaces, shares heartfelt stories about people, life’s challenges and family members that have touched his own life. Co-produced with Scott Nolan at the Song Shop in Winnipeg, the new recording features support from some of the top players on the Manitoba music scene and a musical palette that includes a string section, piano, drums, bass, pedal steel, vibraphone, clarinet, banjo, mandolin, and some great harmonies. It’s clear that putting this album together was a labour of love. Logan McKillop sat down with Jan Hall from Folk Roots Radio at the 2018 Folk Music Ontario conference to chat about the new album. For more information about the music of Logan McKillop visit http://loganmckillop.com. Music: Logan McKillop “Mother’s love”, “Anchorless” and “There He Goes” from “Anchorless” (2019, Self).

Multi-instrumentalist (fiddle, mandolin, guitar and piano) singer-songwriter; two time Juno Award winner; and inductee in the BC Entertainment Hall of Fame, Shari Ulrich has released 23 albums to date during a storied career that has also included work with Pied Pumkin, The Hometown Band, Ulrich Henderson Forbes (UHF), Bentall Taylor Ulrich (BTU), and the bluegrass band, The High Bar Gang. As a songwriter, Shari is a huge believer in serving the song. “It’s not about the ego or proving you are a great player. When I’m performing I’m celebrating the song and what it does for people.” Her most recent solo release, 2014’s “Everywhere I Go” took home the Canadian Folk Music Award for (English) Songwriter of the year. She’s currently hard at work on a new solo project and will be touring Ontario in May 2018 with her trio featuring her daughter Julia Graff (on violin, mandolin, guitar & vocals) and fellow High Bar Gang member Kirby Barber (on bass, guitar and vocals). Shari Ulrich sat down with Jan Hall from Folk Roots Radio at the 2017 Folk Music Ontario conference. To learn more about her music, visit http://shariulrich.com. Music: Shari Ulrich “Freefall” from “Everywhere I Go” (2014, Borealis Records), The High Bar Gang “Don’t This Road Look Rough & Rocky” from “Someday The Heart Will Trouble The Mind” (2016, Borealis Records) and Bentall Taylor Ulrich “You Got Lost” from “Tightrope Walk” (2016, Borealis Records).

Canadian Singer-songwriter Emily Jean Flack weaves together elements of pop and jazz and her celtic folk roots to produce a piano driven sound that is all her own. The daughter of Denise Flack from Canadian sibling celtic folk band Leahy, Emily splits her time between Dorchester ON and Limerick in Ireland where she has been studying Traditional Irish Music, with a specialization in song. Emily is just about to release her first E.P. of original songs “Throwing Shapes”. The new album was recorded in Belfast, Northern Ireland, with producer Peter Wallace and a group of Irish musicians that included whistle and flute player Brian Finnegan from the band Flook and Limerick based guitarist Marty Barry. Emily Jean Flack joined Jan Hall in the Folk Roots Radio studio to chat about the new album. For more information, visit http://emilyjeanflack.com. MUSIC: Emily Jean Flack “Another Year Gone By”, “Tread Softly” and “Throwing Shapes” from “Throwing Shapes” (2019, Self) CDN.

Kalon Hart is the singer-songwriter alter-ego of Canadian film/TV composer Rob Teehan, who also played the tuba with both the Lemon Bucket Orkestra and The Boxcar Boys. Currently based in LA, Kalon Hart will release his first album, “Love Is Surrender”, a seven song meditation on love and emotion, in 2019. Kalon Hart sat down with Jan Hall from Folk Roots Radio at the 2018 Folk Music Ontario conference to chat about his music. He also played two songs from the new album live. For more information, visit http://kalonhart.com. Music: Kalon Hart “Song For Bill (Don’t Lose Yourself To My Mistakes)” (Live), “Come On Out Of The Rain” (Live) and "I Think You Know" from “Love Is Surrender” (2019, Self) CDN.

JESSE MATAS came by the Toronto apartment to talk about his debut solo record Tamarock. We get into how busking with The Crooked Brothers was bootcamp for his voice, shame around male self-expression, and the importance of communing with nature. Falcon Lake, Shad, and Star Trek come up, and we shout out a fellow podcast we love (Folk Roots Radio with Jan Hall!). Listen to Jesse’s new record now and stay tuned for upcoming shows at jessematas.com.

Multi-instrumentalist Ellen Froese grew up on a farm in Saskatchewan, and describes herself as 'a young hip-swinger who is not Joan Baez or a sheep, but the vibrato in her voice may suggest otherwise' – which provides a big hint as to how much fun she is on stage. Ellen, who is also a member of folk trio In With The Old (currently on hiatus), released her second solo album “Ellen Froese” in Fall 2017. She’s now working on the follow-up with her backing band ‘The Hot Toddies’. Ellen Froese sat down with Jan Hall from Folk Roots Radio at the 2018 Folk Music Ontario conference to chat about her music. Visit Ellen Froese online at http://ellenfroese.com. Music: Ellen Froese “New Year’s”, “Oh Alice” and “I Wish I Had A Foot Long Cigarette” (2017, Self) CDN.

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.

Moonfruits are a bilingual folk duo featuring the beautiful harmonies Kaitlin Milroy and Alex Millaire, who captivate audiences with their songs and stories, often accompanied by just a banjo or parlour guitar. Moonfruits released their sophomore recording “Ste-Quequepart” in 2016, a French language folk concept album about a magical little town – that celebrates the lives of its inhabitants in song, and through those souls, the lives of everyday people living in small towns or communities the world over. Moonfruits bring an emotional passion and authenticity to their music that truly makes their music come alive, especially when they are telling stories about Ste-Quequepart. Kaitlin Milroy and Alex Millaire sat down with Jan Hall from Folk Roots Radio for an in depth interview at the 2018 Folk Music Ontario conference. For more information about Moonfruits and their upcoming tour dates, visit http://moonfruits.ca. Music: Moonfruits “Les Marins”, “Ste-Quequepart”, “La Légende De Roustabout” and “Roustabout” from “Ste-Quequepart” (2017, Self) CDN

Jory Nash released his ninth album “Wilderness Years” earlier this year. It maybe his best yet, which is saying a lot for an artist who consistently produces great albums. It may also be his last – or at least for a while. As Jory explains during an in depth interview with Jan Hall at the 2018 Folk Music Ontario conference, it's getting harder and harder to make a living as singer-songwriter in a music world that is becoming so totally dominated by streaming companies that, at the present time, do not fairly compensate artists for access to their music. It’s a great interview, and well-worth checking out – and Jory also plays a couple of songs from the new album live for us. Wilderness Years was co-produced with Chris Stringer, and recorded at Union Sound with support from Jason Fowler, (guitars, mandolin), Devon Henderson (bass), Robbie Grunwald (piano, organ, accordion), Gary Craig (percussion), Dean Drouillard (6 & 12 string electric guitars), Burke Carroll (pedal steel), Kevin Fox (cello), Drew Jurecka (strings), Gene Hardy (sax), Jerome Godboo (harmonica) with Lori Cullen, Oh Susanna, Lydia Persuad & Chloe Watkinson (backing vocals). The new album has a lush and warm feel, and features 11 songs that are some of the most personal Jory has written, reflecting on the joys and responsibilities of new fatherhood, and crossing borders from folk and pop to soul, jazz and blues, with a nod to some of the great singer-songwriter albums of the 70s. Jory Nash plays Silence in Guelph on Saturday November 17 at 8 p.m. Visit Jory Nash online at http://jorynash.com. Music: Jory Nash “Sister Station” (Live), “Wilderness” (Live) and “The Astral Plane” from “Wilderness Years” (Thin Man Records, 2018).

Jody Raffoul is just about to release his latest album “9 Wigle St Leamington Ontario”. Ten years in the making, it’s the story of his life so far, and a collection of true stories of love, loss, trials and triumphs with an emphasis on family. Often thought of as Canada’s answer to Bruce Springsteen, Jody Raffoul has built a very successful career as a working class pop-rock singer/songwriter who is as much at home in a small club as on the big stage. The Jody Raffoul Band will be performing three CD Release shows at The Bank Theatre in Leamington (November 30 - December 2) with an opening performance from Jody’s son Billy Raffoul, who is now out in L.A. developing his own musical career. Jody Raffoul joined Jan Hall in the Folk Roots Radio studio to chat about this very special release and his hometown release shows. Music: Jody Raffoul “Feel Your Own Love”, “I’m So In Love with You” and “A Long Way Back” from “9 Wigle St Leamington Ontario” (2018, Self).

Gathering Sparks are the graceful collision of Jane Lewis and Eve Goldberg -musical friends who bonded over finely tuned harmonies and the craft of songwriting, their inclusive approach embracing folk, pop, blues and gospel influences tastefully played on acoustic guitar, piano, accordion, and ukulele. Gathering Sparks are currently working on the second album, the first as a duo – original member Sam Turton leaving the band after the release of their self-titled debut album. Jane Lewis and Eve Goldberg joined Jan Hall in the Folk Roots Radio studio at the 2018 Folk Music Ontario conference to chat about their music, and sing three songs live. For more information, visit http://gatheringsparks.com. Music: Gathering Sparks “We Are Bringing In The Light” (Live), “You're My Sister” (Live) and “Many Sparks Make A Fire” (Live).

Award-winning singer-songwriter Karen Morand & Ukulele Bluesman Manitoba Hal are now making music together as rootsy bluesy gospel Americana duo Even The Bird Was Free. Karen Morand and Manitoba Hall have toured together before, providing harmony vocals on each others songs. Their new acoustic live show features stripped down gospel rich roots songs written by both members individually and, now, together. On stage, with an assortment of instruments in hand, the long time friends have an easy rapport and a playful energy that’s hard to resist. They’ve just released their first self-titled EP. Karen and Hal sat down with Jan Hall from Folk Roots Radio at the 2018 Folk Music Ontario conference to chat about the new project and also played a couple of new songs live. For more information visit http://eventhebirdwasfree.com. Music: Even The Bird Was Free “Call Me Blue” (Live), “This Old World” (Live) and “Lucky Fighter” from "Even The Bird Was Free" (2018, Self).

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British acoustic roots and blues guitarist Martin Harley, who plays a 100 year Weissenborn Hawaiian acoustic lap guitar, released one of our favourite albums of 2017, “Static In The Wires”. Static in the Wires was his second album recorded with Nashville based stand-up bassist Daniel Kimbro who also joined Martin on the fabulous “Live From Southern Ground” (from 2015). Martin Harley sat down with Jan Hall from Folk Roots Radio at the 2018 Hillside Festival to chat about his music. Check out Martin Harley online at http://martinharley.com. Music: Martin Harley “Gold” from “Static In The Wires” (2017, Del Mundo Records).

Newfoundland’s Fortunate Ones feature the fine musicianship and close harmonies of Catherine Allan and Andrew James O’Brien. Known for their fabulous live performances, their critically acclaimed 2015 album “The Bliss” earned them a Juno nomination, and took home the 2015 Canadian Folk Music Award for Vocal Group of the Year. They describe their new album “Hold Fast” (2018) as a study in resilience and partnership in the face of adversity, and features songwriting collaborations with Alan Doyle (Great Big Sea), Tim Baker (Hey Rosetta!), and Meg Warren (Repartee) alongside in studio support from Jim Bryson, Good Lovelies, Alexa Dirks (Begonia) and Kinley Dowling (Hey Rosetta!). The new album was recorded in Lake Echo, Nova Scotia with Daniel Ledwell. Catherine and Andrew joined Jan Hall from Folk Roots Radio at the 2018 Hillside Festival to chat about their music, and the new album. Check out the Fortunate Ones online at http://fortunateones.ca. Music: Fortunate Ones “Hold Fast” from “Hold Fast” (2018. Old Farm Pony Records).

A fabulous live performer, Cameroonian Canadian guitarist and singer-songwriter Cécile Doo-Kingué blends together blues, afro-roots and soul with some jazzy overtones, to create a sound that is very much her own. Cécile Doo-Kingué is two thirds of the way through a trilogy “Anybody Listening”. “Part 1: Monologues” (2015), was a solo acoustic recording exploring the blues and roots of everyday life while “Part 2: Dialogues” (2016) featured a full band and special guests on a similar set of songs. Cécile will compete the project with “Part 3: Communion” (expected 2019-20), a live recording showcasing her exceptional guitar playing, soulful vocals, and powerful songwriting. Cécile Doo-Kingué sat down with Jan Hall from Folk Roots Radio to chat about her music after an exhilarating show at the 2018 Hillside Festival. Check out Cécile Doo-Kingué online at http://cdkmusik.com. Music: Cécile Doo-Kingué “Thankful” from “Anybody Listening: The Dialogues” (2016, Self).

Jay Gilday grew up in a very musical family in Yellowknife before relocating to Edmonton AB and immersing himself in its vibrant music scene. Whether playing solo or with his power trio, Jay Gilday is a captivating live performer. As a songwriter, he weaves together aspects of his own ancestral traditions: Dene spirituals, Irish ballads, and Canadian folk and rock to produce a sound that is very much his own. His latest album 2016’s “Faster The Light” features ten songs, wrapped up in a harmonic electric blues rock mix. The album earned Jay Gilday the Indigenous Artist of the Year at the 2017 Western Canadian Music Awards alongside Singer-Songwriter of the Year of the Year, and a nod as one of the Artists to Watch at the 2017 Edmonton Music Awards. Jay is currently working on a solo folk recording, expected in 2018. Jay Gilday sat down with Jan Hall from Folk Roots Radio at the Folk North export showcase to chat about his music. Check out Jay Gilday online at http://jaygilday.com. Music: Jay Gilday “Alleys & Rocks”, “City Slide” and “Dream Your Dreams” from “Faster Than Light” (2016, Self).

Sean Cooney, David Eagle and Michael Hughes career in music started when they decided that rather than going to the local pub for a night out, they’d check out their local folk club, in Stockton on Teeside, England in the UK. Taking their turn to sing some traditional songs in three part harmony, and, often a cappella, lead to them being affectionately christened The Young’Uns – as they were distinctly not in the same age group as the other people who attended the folk club on a regular basis. Well, the name stuck, and a desire to share their own socially conscious message in song, has lead to critical praise for their recorded work and live performances, and being named as Best Group at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards two years running (2015 and 2016) and picking up Best Album in 2018 for their latest, “Strangers” (2017, Hereto Records). Sean, David and Michael sat down with Jan Hall from Folk Roots Radio at the Folk North export showcase in Toronto to chat about their music, and latest album, “Strangers” (2017, Hereteu Records). Check out The Young’Uns online at http://younguns.co.uk. Music: The Young’Uns “Ghafoor’s Bus”, “Be The Man” and “Bob Cooney’s Miracle” from “Strangers” (2017, Hereteu Records).

Glenn McFarlane is an award winning songwriter, a multi-instrumentalist and one of the founders of the Brampton Folk Club. Glenn released his third album, “Time to Kill” in 2017. His well-crafted originals have a fun sing-a-long familiarity that really gets the audience going. Glenn McFarlane sat down with Jan Hall from Folk Roots Radio at the 2017 Folk Music Ontario conference to chat about his music and play a few songs live. Glenn has also created a couple of fun videos to accompany his music – a very cute puppet powered video for his song “I Wanna Hug” and, another for his anthemic sing-a-long “Hey Canada!” for Canada’s 150th birthday. Visit Glenn McFarlane online at glennmcfarlane.ca. Music: Glenn McFarlane “I Wanna Hug” (Live), “Newfoundland 9-1-1” (Live) and “Hey Canada!” (Live).

Everyone loves a good story. Winnipeg country roots troubadour, Kevin Roy, shares his songs as if telling a story for the first time over morning coffee. He delivers poignant folk ballads, wry wit toe-tappers, and barnburners with the right balance of aw-shucks honesty and unbridled enthusiasm. Kevin released his very well received first full length long player "Heartworn Highways" in 2016.  Kevin Roy sat down with Jan Hall from Folk Roots Radio at the 2017 Folk Music Ontario conference to chat about his music and play a few tunes live. It's a great session, and definitely worth a listen. Check out Kevin Roy online at http://kevinroymusic.com. Music: Kevin Roy "The Mighty River" (live), "Taller Than The Trees" (Live) and "Gone With The Wind" (Live).

Halifax singer-songwriter Ian Sherwood picked up a Canadian Folk Music Award for Contemporary Singer Of The Year, for his 2012 album "Live At The Hive". His fifth studio album “Bring The Light”, produced by Daniel Ledwell, is filled with the same hooky cleverness that has endeared Sherwood to his audiences. Ian Sherwood sat down with Jan Hall from Folk Roots Radio at the 2017 Folk Music Ontario conference to chat about his music, and play three songs live. For more information about the music of Ian Sherman, visit http://iansherwood.com. Music: Ian Sherwood "Firefly" (Live), "Dig That Hole" (Live), "Short End Of The Stick" (Live) and "We're Only Human" from "Bring The Light" (2017, Self).

Ottawa's Gareth Auden-Hole grew up with his head in the city and his heart in the northern wild. Gareth studied music production in Victoria, Ottawa, and London before releasing his self-titled debut album as Jack Pine and The Fire in 2011. A solo E.P., "Lone Wolf", a delightfully raw, live-off-the-floor recording, followed in 2015. Its four songs featuring Jack's empathy for the underdog, deep-seated respect for nature, and wry sense of humour, as well as his mandolin... played very furiously, then very softly. The E.P. is intended to be a companion piece to the Jack Pine & The Fire full-length recording "Left To Our Own Devices" which arrived in 2017. Jack Pine sat down with Jan Hall from Folk Roots Radio at the 2017 Folk Music Ontario conference to chat about his music. Visit Jack Pine online at jackpinefire.com. Music: Jack Pine & The Fire "Cabin Fever", "Make Or Break Up" from "Left To Our Own Devices" (2017, Self), Jack Pine "Lone Wolf" from the "Lone Wolf" E.P. and Jack Pine & The Fire "Desert Island' from "Left To Our Own Devices" (2017, Self).

Five times JUNO nominee and seven times Canadian Folk Music Award winning mando-maestro Andrew Collins sat down with Jan Hall at the 2017 Folk Music Ontario conference to chat about his music. He also played an instrumental and two songs live for us. We’re very pleased to bring that interview to this episode of Folk Roots Radio. As usual, we also check out more of the new albums we’ve received including new music from Anne Janelle, The Rough & Tumble, Rosie & the Riveters, Pharis & Jason Romero, The Fugitives, Gwyneth Glyn and Suzie Vinnick. It’s a great episode. We hope you’ll check it out. Check out the full playlist on the website: http://folkrootsradio.com/folk-roots-radio-episode-369-andrew-collins-more-new-releases/