Podcasts about Winnipeg Folk Festival

Winnipeg, the capital city of Manitoba, emerges as a compelling destination that warrants exploration, particularly for those seeking an authentic experience in Canada's Prairie region. This city, often affectionately dubbed "Canada's Middle Child," boasts an array of cultural festivals and culinary delights that will entice visitors. From the esteemed Winnipeg Folk Festival, which showcases renowned musical talents, to the vibrant Folklorama, celebrating diverse cultural identities, Winnipeg is a city rich in artistic expression. Additionally, its culinary landscape is noteworthy, featuring acclaimed establishments such as Deer and Almond and Yujira, alongside beloved local fast-food joints. With its extreme weather variations, from record-high temperatures to unexpected snow, Winnipeg invites travelers to embrace its unique charm year-round.

Blackie and the Rodeo Kings are one of the most interesting bands working anywhere today. Sometimes they're in a recording studio time warp with more songs to choose from than Gabriel. Followed by tours and festivals everywhere. Then they disappear The punch line to the tale is, the Blackie guys have their own lives, careers and fan bases. What's most remarkable is, after more than 25 years, they are still a band and friends.   For Example:   Stephen Fearing is releasing his next album on March 13 - The Empathist.  Wildly outstanding music. (We'll be talking again.) Stephen starts his Canadian tour at The Carleton Room in Halifax with two sold-out nights Feb 4-5. Kicks off album release March 13 at Mary Winspear in Sidney, Vancouver Island. Alberta dates March 21 Festival Place Sherwood Park, March 22 River Park Church Calgary.   Colin Linden Colin continues to produce artists at his Pinhead Recorders in Nashville. He's also been touring with T Bone Burnett. He co-wrote and co-produced T Bone's latest album The Other Side.  Next week Colin starts a new album, just in time to hit the road again. Colin begins his own tour - The Ride on Tour - on April 23, hitting Calgary on June 1 and Canmore on June 3. Tom and Terry   Tom Wilson I'll just give you the short version. Re-recording songs,  with son Thompson, from his play Beautiful Scars.  Writing and recording soundtrack music for a number of projects including a film by Tanya Tagaq. Between his flourishing artwork, writing a new book, and starting a new album, Tom also enjoys the glow of an Order of Canada induction.  That's the short version.   Blackie - The Band.   Plans are underway for dates in Canada. Winnipeg Folk Festival, Mariposa Folk Festival, Belmont Festival Edmonton (June 20) They are planning shows in Hamilton, Toronto where cameras will be filming. More events to come.

The Winnipeg Folk Festival is returning to Birds Hill Provincial Park this summer! Community reporter Derek Lackey gives you a preview on what's to come. From the June 12, 2024, episode.

Mariel Buckley  Is On A ROLL Two  Western Canadian Music Award Nominations for Breakout Artist and Roots Artist, Polaris nomination, Americana Festival in Nashville in September, Winnipeg Folk Festival, King Eddy gig with Tim,  released a version of album Everywhere I Used to be (deluxe) Two new tracks – Prairie Town Dreams and Sad all the Time. And she's not done yet!!! Heading to the Edmonton Folk Festival as well. Mariel brings tales of relationships, sadness, depression, and small-town loneliness that can squeeze the life out of you. Not exactly feel-good songs but there is hope throughout. And a fight-back spirit. The complete interview – a romp – can be heard on the Mulligan Stew Podcast and the video version on terrydavidmulligan YouTube Channel E talked about when she realized that words, music and voice could be the way out of her dark life and relationships. I wrote this album for losers and underdogs. I want every outsider and lost soul to feel seen and safe with these songs. I wrote it for anyone who's ready to make a change and especially for those who aren't.  Onward !!!!!!  

Join Captain Dan and Penny Lane as they look back at some of the acts who have graced the stage at the Winnipeg Folk Festival!Hear tracks from the likes of Donovan, Toots and The Maytals, Elvis Costello and more!Tune into new broadcasts of Punks In Parkas, Every Monday from Midday – 1 PM EST / 5 - 6 PM GMTFor more info visit: https://thefaceradio.com/punks-in-parkas//Dig this show? Please consider supporting The Face Radio: http://support.thefaceradio.com Support The Face Radio with PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thefaceradio. Join the family at https://plus.acast.com/s/thefaceradio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the first hour of NOW with Dave Brown: Saskatchewan's June is Pride Month and Jade Pichette from Pride at Work highlights the barriers faced in the workplace (15:42). Mike Omelus from APTN stops by to highlight the programming for this year's Indigenous Day Live (27:34). And, Community Reporter Derek Lackey highlights a pair of beloved summer festivals in Winnipeg including the Winnipeg Folk Festival (38:23).

There's really no such thing as an overnight success! Dreams can be experienced but it takes the work of time to find the crossroads between dreams and reality. The Bros. Landreth dreamt of making music, just like their Dad Wally in Winnipeg. Wally wanted that too because he kept spinning vinyl at home,  like a music teacher. But no schlock..only the good stuff. Little Feat, The Eagles, Neil Young, CS&Nash, and Bonnie Raitt. Years later the Brothers are playing at the Winnipeg Folk Festival when they were approached by the headliner – none other than Bonnie Raitt. She asked if they would send her songs to record because they reminded her of her friend Lowell George from Little Feat. David and Joey Landreth wrote and rejected many songs. They felt they weren't up to Bonnie's standards but eventually – again years later – they sent a song they had recorded Made up mind. Just so happens it's the same song Bonnie heard them play and she said – that's the song. Two years later the boys hear from friends in Nashville that Bonnie is recording that song and then she makes it the first single off of Just Like That. Both album and song go on to win Grammys this year and The Bros. Landreth has become “a thing”. Here's a discussion with David Landreth about those Grammy moments and the rest of the story.  Well done boys. Congrats Wally!! What a win for Bonnie and great music.  

It's Juliana Finch and Jess Klein! Jess Klein is an incredible songwriter-singer-performer, who has toured the world with her unbelievable music. She's been in the game long enough to know that creative cycles are normal and natural, and she approaches her process with a kind of ease that can inspire us all. Jess just finished producing an album that's coming out in the fall titled In the Arms of a Song. Do what you can to find Jess Klein and listen and have a good cry. In the meantime, enjoy this episode. https://jessklein.com/home (Jess Klein Website) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/msjessklein/ (@msjessklein) BIO: Over a career that spans two decades and has won her a devoted worldwide fan base, Jess Klein—who possesses what Mojo magazine calls “one of those voices you want to crawl up close to the speakers to listen to” has pursued a remarkable creative evolution that's seen her dig ever deeper for resonant emotional insights, while continuing to refine her eloquently melodic, effortlessly accessible songcraft.  The Rochester, NY native began writing songs as a college student in Kingston, Jamaica. Jess spent eight years soaking up the live music culture of Austin, TX. Bootleg (2015) Jess's live, full band album captures the dynamism of Jess onstage, backed by some of Austin's top players. Jess was named a 2015 Finalist in the highly regarded Kerrville New Folk Competition.  In 2016, Jess and her husband, songwriter Mike June moved to tiny but vibrant Hillsborough, North Carolina where she recorded 2019's Back to My Green.  Klein has performed to rapt audiences at the Newport Folk Festival, Winnipeg Folk Festival, Fuji Rock Festival in Japanand packed houses in notable listening rooms like Joe's Pub, NYC, The Borderline in London, Club Passim in Boston and Fogartyville in Sarasota, FL. She has appeared on Good Morning America and NPR's All Things Consideredand toured across the US, Europe and Japan on her own and with such artists as Arlo Guthrie, John Fullbright and Carlene Carter.  Jess's new album is currently in production and due out shortly. LISTEN TO ASBX AUDIO DRAMAS:https://artistsoapbox.org/masterbuilder/ (Master Builder) https://www.thenewcolossuspodcast.com/ (The New Colossus) https://artistsoapbox.org/declaration-of-love/ (Declaration of Love audio anthology) https://artistsoapbox.org/audio-dramas/asbx-shorts/ (ASBX Shorts) CONNECT AND FOLLOW: Artist Soapbox on social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/artist_soapbox (@artist_soapbox) Instagram: @https://www.instagram.com/artistsoapbox/ (artistsoapbox) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artistsoapboxpodcast/ (https://www.facebook.com/artistsoapboxpodcast/) CONTRIBUTE: Soapboxers are the official patrons of the Artist Soapbox podcast. http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (Get on the Soapbox with us at Patreon )or make a one-time donation via Ko-fi at https://ko-fi.com/artistsoapbox (https://ko-fi.com/artistsoapbox) or via PayPal at https://www.paypal.me/artistsoapbox?ppid=PPC000628&cnac=US&rsta=en_US(en_US)&cust=A55YE26SQPDL8&unptid=bcec7a46-337d-11e8-9bbe-9c8e992da578&t=&cal=cb540804e2cda&calc=cb540804e2cda&calf=cb540804e2cda&unp_tpcid=ppme-social-user-profile-created&page=main:email&pgrp=main:email&e=op&mchn=em&s=ci&mail=sys (PayPal.Me/artistsoapbox.) If you would like to make a tax-deductible donation, please consider our non-profit https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/soapbox-audio-collective (Soapbox Audio Collective).

Fresh off a spring West Coast tour opening for Molly Burch, a couple cool UK festivals, and several very fun music video releases, genre-bending singer-songwriter JayWood is starting an exciting summer. It began with his first-ever appearance at the Winnipeg Folk Festival last weekend -- where he brought his mix of jazz, pop, folk, and funk music to huge hometown crowds -- and then kicks into high gear with the release of a new full-length album, Slingshot, on July 15. Paul Little caught up with JayWood on the final day of the Winnipeg Folk Fest to chat about his festival experience, his successful tour windows when many acts have had to cancel gigs worldwide, writing and recording the new record, and why he made sure it's a complete front-to-back package rather than just a collection of songs. If you're in Winnipeg, you can head to the Tallest Poppy on Thursday, July 14 at 8:00 PM for a Slingshot album listening party. Otherwise, be sure to keep your eyes peeled to JayWood's Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter for upcoming summer tour dates across North America and beyond -- including Manitoba festivals Real Love Summer Fest and Rainbow Trout Music Festival -- as well as a proper album release show sometime in the fall.

As part of Winnipeg Folk Fest coverage we got to sit down with two members of Zrada, Andriy Michalchyshyn and Nick Luchak! We chatted about defining their sound and finding their place in the local scene, new upcoming projects, and what shows they are most looking forward to this weekend! Catch them Sunday at Big… Read more The post Episode #103: Winnipeg Folk Festival Pt. 2 w/ Zrada appeared first on Paper Cut Winnipeg.

As part of our Winnipeg Folk Festival coverage, we got to sit down with our good friend and first member of the Paper Cut three-timers club, Jaywood! We talk all things new album, what to expect from the band this summer, and packed this episode with all sorts of first-time-Folk-Fester tips. Catch Jaywood at Bur… Read more The post Episode #102 : Winnipeg Folk Fest Pt. 1 w/ Jaywood appeared first on Paper Cut Winnipeg.

Chris Frayer is the Artistic Director for Winnipeg Folk Festival, taking place July 7-10, 2022 at Birds Hill Provincial Park. Chris joins Eric for the Season 3 premiere to discuss the vibrant local music scene, and being happy for artists when they buy a house. Chris shares his favourite artists and stories from booking 15+ festivals, including Kacey Musgraves, Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros, and more. Then, Chris explains how he curated this year's lineup, the responsibility to cater to many different musical tastes, and his favourite festivals (besides Folk Fest!) from around the world.Follow The Passion Project on Instagram: @thepassionprojpodIf you enjoyed this podcast don't forget to Subscribe/Follow on your platform of choice, and leave a rating and review. Thanks for listening!

I met The Bros Landreth years ago when we shared a workshop stage at the Winnipeg Folk Festival. They blew my mind. You could tell right away they were lifelong musicians. From their feel and ease, you could tell they had been playing for years and were fully engaged with the craft of extraordinary musicianship. I've been a big fan ever since. And they just keep getting better. It was a real pleasure to get to chat with Joey and Dave Landreth. We talked about their brand new record “Come Morning” (out May 13th), having written the lead the single off of Bonnie Raitt's newest album, and the war of attrition that is maintaining a fulfilling and sustainable career in the music business. Loved it. They are hitting the road on tour staring June 3rd.  Check thebroslandreth.com for details.

With the Juno Awards just days away, we take a look at the Canadian music industry — one of the hardest hit by the pandemic — with Chris Frayer, artistic director of the Winnipeg Folk Festival; Amy Millan of the band Stars; and Darren "Young D" Metz and Quinton "Yung Trybez" Nyce are the hip-hop duo Snotty Nose Rez Kids.

According to this episode’s accomplished guest speaker, Trudy Schroeder, becoming a leader starts as soon as you take on your first job, not when you are given an executive title. Whether you are starting out in your career or are aiming to secure a leadership position this year, listen to this episode to learn what it takes to be a leader. This discussion focuses on what it means to take on a leadership role for a performing arts organization, yet the advice that Trudy kindly shares is relevant for any arts and cultural worker. Topics explored in this episode include: Leadership skills Leadership responsibilities Pivoting during the pandemic Succession planning Onboarding Opportunities and challenges Working for an orchestra Trudy Schroeder, OM Trudy Schroeder believes in the importance of a vibrant arts community to create the kinds of communities in which people can live and flourish. Her career has taken her from arts policy and program development for the City of Ottawa to roles as the executive director of the https://www.winnipegfolkfestival.ca/ (Winnipeg Folk Festival), and the https://wso.ca/ (Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra). She has been a life-long learner and an active volunteer on many boards and project groups. In July 2019, Trudy was honoured to be inducted into the Order of Manitoba for her contribution to the cultural life of the province. If you are looking for additional resources to help you along your journey in the cultural sector - visit https://my.captivate.fm/www.WorkInCulture.ca (WorkInCulture.ca )to access the #1 job board for artists, creatives and cultural workers in Ontario and more!

Together with American Songwriter, we had the pleasure of interviewing Michael Bernard Fitzgerald over Zoom video! Michael Bernard Fitzgerald is a Canadian singer/songwriter who has collected an audience of fans across North America drawn to simple honest words and a genuine smile. Having released 4 full-length albums to date, Fitzgerald has spent his career since 2006 creating music, touring, developing as a songwriter, and connecting with audiences. Fitzgerald’s unique and innovative ideas coupled with his inherent warmth allow him to engage with people in a way that always leaves them meaningfully connected. After over a decade of working with labels, creating songs with top-tier L.A. songwriters and producers including Jon Levine (Drake, Dua Lipa), Brian West (Maroon 5, K’naan), and Dennis Herring (Ra Ra Riot, Modest Mouse) on About You, and spending some time in the charts with “I Wanna Make it With You” (2016) and “One Love” (2016), Fitzgerald has finally found himself and a calm, rooted, unfeigned sound at home. A career of touring across Canada and around the world sharing the stage with artists like Bryan Adams, Ben Harper, Dan Mangan, Sam Roberts, Joel Plaskett, and Kings of Leon has brought Michael back to his hometown, Calgary Alberta, to create his newest record Love Valley. If it was in a small club or larger theatre like the Vogue in Vancouver, the Danforth Music Hall in Toronto, Jack Singer Concert Hall in Calgary, or on the big stages at a festivals like Calgary Folk Festival, Winnipeg Folk Festival, Firefly Festival or Mountain Jam (to name a few) the spirit of honest connection with people has always existed in Fitzgerald’s performances.Today, he knows the value of time spent living in the moment and continues to go forward fostering the experience of connecting one song, one room, one fan at a time. We want to hear from you! Please email Tera@BringinitBackwards.com.www.BringinitBackwards.com#podcast #interview #bringinbackpod  #foryou #foryoupage #stayhome #togetherathome #zoom #aspn #americansongwriter #americansongwriterpodcastnetworkListen & Subscribe to BiB

Gaelynn Lea is an American folk singer, violinist, public speaker, and disability activist from Duluth, Minnesota. In 2016, she won NPR's influential Tiny Desk Contest when her song and performance for "Someday We'll Linger in the Sun" was selected more than 6,000 other submissions. Since then, with her husband, Paul, who is her tour manager, Gaelynn has been on the road practically nonstop, performing in 45 states and nine countries, before the COVID-19 pandemic made concerts and live performances all but impossible. Gaelynn has performed at numerous festivals including SXSW, the Winnipeg Folk Festival in Canada, and the Reykjavik Arts Festival in Iceland. She also has opened for and collaborated with bands including Wilco, The Decemberists, LOW, The Jay Hawks, and the industrial rock supergroup Pigface. On Sundays, she performs live on her YouTube channel where she is joined by a variety of musical guests, most recently Jeff Tweedy of Wilco. In addition to performing and recording, Gaelynn, who has brittle bone disease, also does speaking engagements about Disability Rights, finding inner freedom, and accessibility in the arts. She uses her music as a platform to advocate for people with disabilities and to promote positive social change. So far she's been able to share her perspective on PBS NewsHour, The Moth Radio Hour, The Science of Happiness Podcast, and through two popular TEDx Talks.Gaelynn's website: Violin Scratches Gaelynn's Patreon: GaelynnLea Gaelynn's Bandcamp: GaelynnLeaGaelynn's YouTube Channel: GaelynnLeaTwitter: @GaelynnLeaGaelynn's Newsletter: SUBSCRIBE

Born in Chattanooga and now based in Johnson City, Amythyst Kiah’s commanding stage presence is matched by her raw and powerful vocals—a deeply moving, hypnotic sound that stirs echoes of a distant and restless past. Accompanied interchangeably with banjo, acoustic guitar, or a full band, her eclectic influences span decades, finding inspiration in old-time music, alternative rock, folk, country, and blues. Our Native Daughters, her recent collaboration with Rhiannon Giddens, Leyla McCalla, and Allison Russell (Birds of Chicago), has delivered a full-length album produced by Rhiannon Giddens and Dirk Powell, Songs of Our Native Daughters (out now on Smithsonian Folkways). NPR described the opening track, Black Myself, written by Amythyst, as “the simmering defiance of self-respect in the face of racism.” The supergroup will hit the road in July with a series of special dates that include performances at Washington D.C.’s Smithsonian Museum of African American History & Culture as well as the Newport Folk Festival. Most recently, the group has been nominated for Duo/Group of the Year at the 2019 Americana Honors & Awards. Amythyst regularly tours the United Kingdom and has performed at Celtic Connections, Southern Fried Festival, Cambridge Folk Festival, the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival, and SummerTyne Americana Festival. She is a crowd favorite at Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion in the U.S. and has shined at the John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts, Smithsonian Folk Life Festival, Winnipeg Folk Festival, and opening for artists such as the Indigo Girls, Rhiannon Giddens, Dom Flemons, Old Crow Medicine Show, First Aid Kit, Darrell Scott, and Tim O’Brien. Provocative and fierce, Amythyst’s ability to cross boundaries is groundbreaking and simply unforgettable.

Lynne Skromeda is the Executive Director of the Winnipeg Folk Festival. Lynne joins Eric for the Season 2 premiere to discuss how Folk Fest navigated the pandemic, pivoting to Folk Fest At Home, and looking ahead to 2021. Lynne shares why her role with the festival is so much more than a job for her, and Eric asks Lynne about the Kacey Musgraves "moneyball" deal, her background in the film industry, and more.Follow The Passion Project on Instagram: @thepassionprojpodArtwork: Derek KitchingMusic: Roman ClarkePhotography: Diana Joyce

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

This week would have been the Winnipeg Folk Festival's 47th edition. Its absence has tens of thousands of festival-goers lamenting the loss of a weekend full of music, art and community, and yet it's just one of many events cancelled due to COVID-19 that is having an impact on artists and musicians in our community.

Natalia Zukerman is a musician, painter and educator who grew up in New York City. She studied art at Oberlin, started her mural business Off The Wall in San Francisco, began her songwriting career in Boston, and now resides, writes, plays, teaches and paints in Brooklyn, NY. Zukerman has released 7 independent albums and toured internationally as a solo performer since 2005. She has also accompanied and opened for Janis Ian, Willy Porter, Susan Werner, Erin McKeown, Shawn Colvin, Ani DiFranco, Richard Thompson and Tom Paxton among others. Zukerman also paints private and public murals as well as illustrates children’s books, designs and paints NYC playsets and paints private portrait commissions. Natalia teaches songwriting privately and has taught at Sisters Song School, Red Rocks Women's Music Festival, Winnipeg Folk Festival and Interlochen Summer Music Program. In February 2017, Natalia became a Cultural Diplomat for the US Department of State, playing concerts and conducting workshops with her group The Northern Lights throughout Africa.“Natalia’s voice could send an orchid into bloom while her guitar playing can open a beer bottle with its teeth.” –New YorkerIn our conversation from 2017, Natalia Zukerman shares about:- Allowing yourself to do things imperfectly- 4 things you can do to jumpstart your songwriting- Writing away from your instrument and- Creating a space where you can't ask: "What's it for?"

Erin and Jen reflect on the loss of Mitch Podolak, co-founder of the Winnipeg Folk Festival and the West End Cultural Centre. They also chat about inappropriate live music spaces and why they do musicians a disservice, as well as how hard it is to establish and hold on to routines. Erin has an update about The Other Erin. Jen buys an alarm clock. BREAKING NEWS: Bury the Lede is now on Spotify!

Thank you for your patience everyone! Here is our Winnipeg Folk Festival local artist wrap-up! We are grateful to everyone who took the time to talk to us and we hope you enjoy hearing all the lovely stories we collected for this audio collage of the 46th annual festival. • • • http://papercutwinnipeg.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Folk-Fest-Final.mp3 The post Episode #68: Winnipeg Folk Festival appeared first on Paper Cut Winnipeg.

The Lifesaving Society of Manitoba shares how you can enjoy a safe and fun summer on or near the water; Motionball builds community, encourages teamwork, and raises funds in support of Special Olympics Manitoba through its Marathon of Sport event; Road Trip visits the Winkler Heritage Museum; This week’s Winnipeg Impact Maker, FIT Communications is helping to empower girls through sport; Highlights from this week's Because & Effect podcast featuring Lynne Skromeda, Executive Director of the Winnipeg Folk Festival.

Lynne Skromeda, Executive Director of the Winnipeg Folk Festival, talks music, the generational impact of the festival, what to expect from this year and years to come, and how the trajectory of life is often winding and unknown.

The Executive Director of the Winnipeg Folk Festival, Lynn Skromeda, joins Bubba to talk about this years lineup of musicians...all the local attractions at the event and how you can take part! 

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In episode 5, Sully and Milan debate the truth of an idiotic separation in the depths of the Winnipeg Folk Festival campsite that left them searching for each other for hours. They also talk continue their discussion about their obsession with the word "arse." Follow us on social media: Twitter: @ClosingTimePod Instagram: @theclosingtimepodcast Youtube: Closing Time Sully Solberg Instagram: @braydensolberg Twitter: @SolbergBrayden Milan Horanski Twitter: @horanski_milan

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Debashish Bhattacharya is an Indian classical musician, singer, composer and instrument pioneer. Debashish has redefined Indian classical music over the last 25 years by performing on slide guitar, and through introducing new techniques, sounds and instruments to the music. He has taught more than a thousand students, created a new genre (Hindustani Slide Guitar), and performed in more than two thousand concerts and workshops, with Grammy nominations and several world music awards. He invented his own slide-guitars, unique to his compositions, which he calls the "Trinity of Guitars". These hollow neck instruments are the 24-string chaturangui, the 14 string gandharvi and the anandi, a 4-string lap steel ukulele. I first met Debashish at the Winnipeg Folk Festival through our mutual friend Bob Brozman, and then had the chance to work with him in a collaboration at the Vancouver Folk Festival the next year. He is an incredibly accomplished musician, and also an excellent fellow and a sheer joy to hang out with! Enjoy my conversation with Debashish Bhattacharya.

Kaia Kater was born into the folk music scene. Her mother is a festival director and she learned to play clawhammer banjo at age 11 from Mitch Podolak (founder of the Winnipeg Folk Festival). Now, the Canadian native is studying the Appalachian folk traditions in West Virginia and connecting with the work of a range of artists - from old-time musician Dom Flemons to hitmaker Kendrick Lemar. A star in the making, Kaia stopped by the studios of Beehive Productions in Saranac Lake, New York to play a few songs from her debut release, 'Sorrow Bound.'

(Session originally published in September, 2015) Born in Quebec of mixed Afro-Caribbean ancestry, Kaia Kater, resides in Toronto and spends extensive time in West Virginia, where she ardently studies balladry and traditional dance. As an original songwriter, she works to incorporate her perspective as one of the few people of color in roots music into the complex racial history of the traditions themselves. Her music combines beautifully subtle old-time banjo with soft sensibilities, mixing elements of both Canadian and American historical traditions with a decidedly modern sound.Kaia was born into the folk music scene. Her mother is a festival director and she learned to play clawhammer banjo at age 11 from Mitch Podolak (founder of the Winnipeg Folk Festival). Now, the Canadian native is studying the Appalachian folk traditions in West Virginia and connecting with the work of a range of artists - from old-time musician Dom Flemons to hitmaker Kendrick Lemar. A star in the making, Kaia stopped by the studios of Beehive Productions in Saranac Lake, New York to play a few songs from her debut release, 'Sorrow Bound.'

(Session originally published in September, 2015) Born in Quebec of mixed Afro-Caribbean ancestry, Kaia Kater, resides in Toronto and spends extensive time in West Virginia, where she ardently studies balladry and traditional dance. As an original songwriter, she works to incorporate her perspective as one of the few people of color in roots music into the complex racial history of the traditions themselves. Her music combines beautifully subtle old-time banjo with soft sensibilities, mixing elements of both Canadian and American historical traditions with a decidedly modern sound.Kaia was born into the folk music scene. Her mother is a festival director and she learned to play clawhammer banjo at age 11 from Mitch Podolak (founder of the Winnipeg Folk Festival). Now, the Canadian native is studying the Appalachian folk traditions in West Virginia and connecting with the work of a range of artists - from old-time musician Dom Flemons to hitmaker Kendrick Lemar. A star in the making, Kaia stopped by the studios of Beehive Productions in Saranac Lake, New York to play a few songs from her debut release, 'Sorrow Bound.'

(Session originally published in September, 2015) Born in Quebec of mixed Afro-Caribbean ancestry, Kaia Kater, resides in Toronto and spends extensive time in West Virginia, where she ardently studies balladry and traditional dance. As an original songwriter, she works to incorporate her perspective as one of the few people of color in roots music into the complex racial history of the traditions themselves. Her music combines beautifully subtle old-time banjo with soft sensibilities, mixing elements of both Canadian and American historical traditions with a decidedly modern sound.Kaia was born into the folk music scene. Her mother is a festival director and she learned to play clawhammer banjo at age 11 from Mitch Podolak (founder of the Winnipeg Folk Festival). Now, the Canadian native is studying the Appalachian folk traditions in West Virginia and connecting with the work of a range of artists - from old-time musician Dom Flemons to hitmaker Kendrick Lemar. A star in the making, Kaia stopped by the studios of Beehive Productions in Saranac Lake, New York to play a few songs from her debut release, 'Sorrow Bound.'

(Session originally published in September, 2015) Born in Quebec of mixed Afro-Caribbean ancestry, Kaia Kater, resides in Toronto and spends extensive time in West Virginia, where she ardently studies balladry and traditional dance. As an original songwriter, she works to incorporate her perspective as one of the few people of color in roots music into the complex racial history of the traditions themselves. Her music combines beautifully subtle old-time banjo with soft sensibilities, mixing elements of both Canadian and American historical traditions with a decidedly modern sound.Kaia was born into the folk music scene. Her mother is a festival director and she learned to play clawhammer banjo at age 11 from Mitch Podolak (founder of the Winnipeg Folk Festival). Now, the Canadian native is studying the Appalachian folk traditions in West Virginia and connecting with the work of a range of artists - from old-time musician Dom Flemons to hitmaker Kendrick Lemar. A star in the making, Kaia stopped by the studios of Beehive Productions in Saranac Lake, New York to play a few songs from her debut release, 'Sorrow Bound.'

(Session originally published in September, 2015) Born in Quebec of mixed Afro-Caribbean ancestry, Kaia Kater, resides in Toronto and spends extensive time in West Virginia, where she ardently studies balladry and traditional dance. As an original songwriter, she works to incorporate her perspective as one of the few people of color in roots music into the complex racial history of the traditions themselves. Her music combines beautifully subtle old-time banjo with soft sensibilities, mixing elements of both Canadian and American historical traditions with a decidedly modern sound.Kaia was born into the folk music scene. Her mother is a festival director and she learned to play clawhammer banjo at age 11 from Mitch Podolak (founder of the Winnipeg Folk Festival). Now, the Canadian native is studying the Appalachian folk traditions in West Virginia and connecting with the work of a range of artists - from old-time musician Dom Flemons to hitmaker Kendrick Lemar. A star in the making, Kaia stopped by the studios of Beehive Productions in Saranac Lake, New York to play a few songs from her debut release, 'Sorrow Bound.'

For The Grow Guide's 40th episode (how did that happen?!), Maggie and Dave decide to give back to all of YOU who've been with us since the beginning. They dedicate this episode to answering a great variety of listener questions. But before they get into all that, they share a bit about what's going on outside of their gardening lives. Dave fills us in about his weekend road trip to Souris, Manitoba. And Maggie shares about her time at the Winnipeg Folk Festival. Then it's all about the listeners. The duo answer questions about increasing your strawberry yield, storing dahlia tubers over the winter, fertilizing blueberry bushes, repairing clay soil and MORE!  To join the Facebook community group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/276990892799327/ To connect with Maggie: https://www.instagram.com/fromsoiltosoul/  To connect with Dave:  https://www.instagram.com/sagegardenherbs/ To connect with Gardens Manitoba: https://www.instagram.com/gardensmb/ 

Jen and Erin are joined by special guest Donovan Woods at the 2018 Winnipeg Folk Festival! They chat about his new album, the Polaris longlisted Both Ways, festival culture and nicknames. They also made up a quiz for Donovan: Folk Band or Local Business? Killbeat Music's Jared Falk makes a cameo.

In this episode of Mentoring for the Modern Musician the boys are fortunate to be joined by Amy Birnbaum Sr. Director, Artist Relations, Marketing and PR for Round Hill Music in NYC! Proving once again that there are terrific humans roaming the music industry. Our conversation covers her early years dancing, singing and performing all the way up to the present in her position with Round Hill Music…and everything in between! Amy gives us a terrific upbeat look at the world of music Publishing and the necessary hustle to make a career in music work!! A little about Amy: After having worked in Broadway production at Jujamcyn Theaters (Book of Mormon, Jersey Boys, HAIR, Spring Awakening, American Idiot), Amy had the honor of working in company management and music marketing on the Tony Award winning Broadway production and US National Tour of FELA! Amy has performed, produced events and booked bands at Bonnarroo, SXSW, Calgary Folk Festival, Ottawa Folk Festival, Winnipeg Folk Festival, Edmonton Folk Festival, Vancouver Folk Festival, Brooklyn’s Prospect Park Summerstage, Lincoln Center’s Songbook Series, Al Sharpton events, Brooklyn Bowl, Joe’s Pub, The Apollo, Bowery Ballroom, The Knitting Factory, The Troubador LA. She was proudly a backup singer and manager for Daptone Records artist Naomi Shelton and the Gospel Queens and has shared the stage with Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings, The Roots, Burning Spear,  Langhorne Slim, as well as having recorded with Mark Ronson and Foreigner.  Prior to working in Broadway production, Amy had the fortunate opportunity to work with some of the most talented actors, directors and producers: Billy Crudup, Jeremy Piven, Christine Ebersole, Richard Kind, Edie Falco, Mary Louise Parker, Tony Award winning director Michael Mayer, Rocco Landesman, chairman of the National Endowments for the Arts and Jack Viertel, creative director of Encores! at City Center. Amy is a graduate of Indiana University with a BA in Music Vocal Performance and a minor in Communications.  She is currently developing an original Broadway Musical with members of the Daptone family. Amy signs talent to the Round Hill Music publishing roster and is proud to develop and maintain relationships between the company and its gifted writers. As always, reach out to us with suggestions for show topics, comments, questions, or just to say hello! Head over to: https://m3artist.com/contact Make sure to share this or any episode with all of your music loving friends! You got this, we got your back!

They may be one of the youngest acts we've ever had on the podcast, but they're already one of the most popular. Up-and-coming pop foursome [Panicland](http://www.panicland.net/) have leveraged an innate understanding of 21st century music consumption, a busy social media regimen, and sweet, sweet hooks into huge success so far... and they're only getting started. The fellas talk about their punk rock roots (and you can hear some early tracks on this episode, along with recent hits), their take on DIY, the new album they have in the works, and much, much more! Brought to you by our friends at the Park Theatre, who are hosting [Desi Sub Culture](http://www.facebook.com/events/119650228746060/) on Jan. 20, presented by the Winnipeg Folk Festival. Tickets for this global dance show are $25 at Ticketmaster and at the Winnipeg Folk Festival office. This episode also brought to you by the [first Record Sundaze of 2018](http://www.facebook.com/events/160278271273058/), taking place Jan. 21 at PEG Beer Co. and featuring Eye and Ear Control, Dub Ditch Picnic, Eat 'Em Up Records and Electric Heat Records! Spend that holiday money on NEW SOUNDZ!

They may be one of the youngest acts we've ever had on the podcast, but they're already one of the most popular. Up-and-coming pop foursome Panicland have leveraged an innate understanding of 21st century music consumption, a busy social media regimen, and sweet, sweet hooks into huge success so far... and they're only getting started. The fellas talk about their punk rock roots (and you can hear some early tracks on this episode, along with recent hits), their take on DIY, the new album they have in the works, and much, much more! Brought to you by our friends at the Park Theatre, who are hosting Desi Sub Culture on Jan. 20, presented by the Winnipeg Folk Festival. Tickets for this global dance show are $25 at Ticketmaster and at the Winnipeg Folk Festival office. This episode also brought to you by the first Record Sundaze of 2018, taking place Jan. 21 at PEG Beer Co. and featuring Eye and Ear Control, Dub Ditch Picnic, Eat 'Em Up Records and Electric Heat Records! Spend that holiday money on NEW SOUNDZ!

Our final episode to be released in 2017 features folk singer Troy S. Rayner, a/k/a/ **[Gentleman Ghost](https://troysrayner.bandcamp.com/) ** (although he hadn't yet officially moved to the stage name when this was recorded. Troy performed a number of exclusive live songs, talked about his ambitious future tour plans, and a lot more. This episode also features longtime friend of the show Shena filling in as co-host! Brought to you by our friends at the Park Theatre, who are hosting [Desi Sub Culture ](https://www.facebook.com/events/119650228746060/)on Jan. 20, presented by the Winnipeg Folk Festival. Tickets for this global dance show are $25 at Ticketmaster and at the Winnipeg Folk Festival office. Thanks to everyone who listened in 2017! Big things coming in 2018!

Our final episode to be released in 2017 features folk singer Troy S. Rayner, a/k/a/ *Gentleman Ghost * (although he hadn't yet officially moved to the stage name when this was recorded. Troy performed a number of exclusive live songs, talked about his ambitious future tour plans, and a lot more. This episode also features longtime friend of the show Shena filling in as co-host! Brought to you by our friends at the Park Theatre, who are hosting Desi Sub Culture on Jan. 20, presented by the Winnipeg Folk Festival. Tickets for this global dance show are $25 at Ticketmaster and at the Winnipeg Folk Festival office. Thanks to everyone who listened in 2017! Big things coming in 2018!

00:00 - Canada Day Contrast -- So many good things to celebrate in Winnipeg this past Saturday, including the Living Maple Leaf at Portage & Main... contrasted with SEVEN STABBINGS Saturday night. 18:22 - Results of the annual Nathan's Famous July Fourth hot dog eating contest then Eric Irwin, President of DAUPHIN'S COUNTRYEST, which was a sellout this past weekend. 30:57 - From one festival to another... Lynne Skromeda, executive director of Winnipeg Folk Festival, which is on this weekend at Bird's Hill Provincial Park 37:46 - Our monthly visit with the Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba -- We're joined by Adam Milne, Volunteer Coordinator & Outreach Worker with MDAM, which is proposing an initiative that peer support be offered in ER waiting rooms. 55:10 - Why we should cast out the caricature of John A. Macdonald and respect him as the founder he was -- Patrice Dutil, professor in the department of politics and public administration at Ryerson University and co-editor of "Macdonald at 200: New Reflections and Legacies" (*** This is an interview I I recorded with Tristan Field-Jones on Friday, but we didn't get to air it -- Brett) 73:38 - Charles Adler weighs in on the Omar Khadr settlement (Khadr is getting $10.5 million from the feds) 82:40 - Cal Murphy getting honoured with a stadium at Investors Group Field 84:52 - MACKLING & MEGARRY PATIOPALOOZA STARTS FRIDAY AT SANTA LUCIA PIZZA // Adam Driver stars in heartwarming ad from Budweiser 93:37 - Richard Cloutier, Julie Buckingham, and Brittany Greenslade from Global Winnipeg tee up THE NEWS

Fresh off a big gig at the Winnipeg Folk Festival, blues/country/gospel/punk one-man-band Matt Colpitts, a/k/a The Reverend Rambler continues to ride a wave of local attention and recognition in 2015. He may not be sure where this crazy ride is going, but he definitely knows about his past, and he gets into the history behind the Rambler persona, which includes a band -- the Red River Ramblers -- who were featured on Witchpolice years ago

Fresh off a big gig at the Winnipeg Folk Festival, blues/country/gospel/punk one-man-band Matt Colpitts, a/k/a The Reverend Rambler continues to ride a wave of local attention and recognition in 2015. He may not be sure where this crazy ride is going, but he definitely knows about his past, and he gets into the history behind the Rambler persona, which includes a band -- the Red River Ramblers -- who were featured on Witchpolice years ago

Another Winnipeg Folk Festival has come and gone, and as usual there were some highlights, some new stuff picked up, and plenty to talk about. I’ve also got some great new music to share, and a few old favourites to revisit!

Hard to believe, but it’s already time for our annual Winnipeg Folk Festival preview, with some of the new and notable artists to watch for out at Birds Hill next weekend!

There’s definitely some Folk Fest content in this one, and a bunch of great other songs. It’ll make sense if you listen.