Dec. 27, 2020 - part 2 - Covers & Classics Marathon!
December 27, 2020
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Dec. 27, 2020 - part 1 - Covers & Classics Marathon!
December 27, 2020
Episode #869
4-hour holiday marathon! Some of the best cover versions from 2020, a bunch of great classics, and a punk & indie dance party to close it off!
playlist: https://wp.me/p1lizT-eip
December 20, 2020 - part 1: Christmas Special
December 20, 2020
Episode #868
I figure even once a year a grumpy curmudgeon like me can give in and do a show full of Christmas music. Don't worry, there's plenty of offbeat and off-colour songs mixed in, but also some of the all-time greatest Christmas songs.
We'll be back to secular songs of misery and woe next week with a 4-hour special, 1-5 pm!
playlist: https://wp.me/p1lizT-ehL
November 29, 2020: 2020 Highlights - part 1
November 29, 2020
Episode #865
2020 has been an unmitigated disaster in almost every regard except for new music, which has been outstanding. Today we're going to look at some of our favourites in hopes that you might add some music to your online shopping list or your own wish list, especially with the final Bandcamp Friday of the year coming up this week. These aren't necessarily all of the best songs & albums of the year, just some of our standout favourites.
playlist: https://wp.me/p1lizT-efY
November 1, 2020 - part 1: Billy Joe Shaver tribute
November 1, 2020
Episode #861
Another week, another of the all-time greatest songwriters gone. Last week we paid tribute to Jerry Jeff Walker, and this week we say a fond farewell to Billy Joe Shaver, one of the most revered and covered songwriters of them all. Billy Joe lived through just about every danger and tragedy there is, so I was starting to think that he was immortal, but 2020 has a nasty way of proving everyone's mortality. Billy Joe leaves behind a catalogue full of incredible songs that will be sung forever, and the first hour of the show is full of only some of the best. In hour two, we've got some more new music, requests, and other stuff. Keep your loved ones and songwriting icons in your thoughts and prayers folks. Let's keep each other safe so I don't have to do any more tributes this year.
playlist: https://wp.me/p1lizT-ebU
October 25, 2020 - part 1 (Jerry Jeff Walker)
October 25, 2020
Episode #860
2020 strikes again and takes another music icon/legend. This weekend, Jerry Jeff Walker lost his battle with throat cancer, and we've lost one of the greats of songwriting and performing. Today on the show, a heartfelt tribute featuring words and music from Todd Snider, Jerry Jeff's biggest fan and close friend, and a whole lot of music from the man himself. After that, we've got a pile of new and timely music to round things out.
playlist: https://wp.me/p1lizT-eaU
August 30, 2020 - part 1 - Justin Townes Earle Tribute
August 30, 2020
Episode #852
Another great one gone as we pay a fond farewell to the great Justin Townes Earle, who left us far too soon. We've got plenty of examples of him covering other artists, other artists covering him, and a few fun surprises to remember him by. On a happier note, on Friday, September 4, our buddy Sean Burns releases a collection of some of his favourite truckin' songs called "We Gotta Lotta Truckin' to Do," so we hop in the cab and crank a few of our faves to get us ready.
Remember to keep in touch with the people you care about during these days of isolation. You never know what someone's going through unless you reach out. The only way to get through this madness is with a little help. I'm here for you any time.
playlist: https://wp.me/p1lizT-e2a
July 26, 2020 - part 1 - Good Time Charlies
July 26, 2020
Episode #847
This is another in our collection of timeless Standby episodes, which you may hear again sometime when I’m not able to put together a new episode for whatever reason. I’m pretty sure you won’t mind.
Have you ever noticed how many songs there are about or by Charlies? No, seriously, it's an epidemic or something! You wouldn't think that Charlie would pop up so often in songs, but we've got two hours of Charlies for you, and there are a whole bunch that I had to leave off! Good Times, Charlie!
So, Charlie, whoever you are, this one's for you!
playlist: https://wp.me/p1lizT-dXt
June 28, 2020 - part 1 - Canadiana Essentials
June 28, 2020
Episode #843
This is another in our collection of timeless Standby episodes, which you may hear again sometime when I'm not able to put together a new episode for whatever reason. I'm pretty sure you won't mind because this is a pretty good one.
Playing great Canadian music is a main mission and joy on this show because I really believe that the best music in the world comes from right here. Every week I try to stack the show with a lot of great homegrown music, but this week, in honour of Canada Day, we're 100% all Canadian and proud of it.
This episode is kind of like a beginner's guide to the best of Canadian music, or a Canadian Greatest Hits, if you will. It aims to pull together some of the most essential Canadian music ever made in an attempt to show the strength and breadth of our music. We look at some of the early giants whose shoulders today's artists stand on, and a few contemporary artists who are making timeless music bound to be looked back on in years to come.
I can't pretend to put together a comprehensive list in just 2 hours, but I think this one covers a lot of the most important bases. Please let me know what would be on your list of essential Canadian music!
playlist: https://wp.me/p1lizT-dWx
April 1, 2020 w/Mike Plume
April 2, 2020
The Shut-In Sessions is a new daily live broadcast coming to you from self-isolation at 3:30 pm CDT. We're keeping connected from a safe distance by reaching out to some friends to chat on the show. Today's chat is with Mike Plume
Visit us for more Shut-in Sessions at www.tellthebandtogohome.com
Shut-in Sessions: March 15, 2020 - w/Ben de la Cour
March 29, 2020
The Shut-In Sessions is a new daily live broadcast coming to you from self-isolation at 3:30 pm CDT. We're keeping connected from a safe distance by reaching out to some friends to chat on the show. Today's chat is with our pal Ben de la Cour.
Visit us for more Shut-in Sessions at www.tellthebandtogohome.com
Shut-In Sessions: March 25, 2020 w/Leeroy Stagger
March 25, 2020
Taken from my new daily live broadcast from home. Today we connected with Leeroy Stagger to talk about music and how to stay sane in these crazy times.
Check out the Shut-In Sessions, every day at 3:30 pm CDT at www.tellthebandtogohome.com
March 8, 2020 - part 1 - Girls Play Guys
March 9, 2020
Episode #827
It's International Women's Day, and we're celebrating with an all-female show today! We're playing a game of Girls Play Boys, where female artists cover songs written and made famous by males, and show them how the songs should really be sung! We've also got a bit of new music and some great requests/suggestions from some of our favourite female listeners. Sadly, we also had to do a bit of a tribute to Canadian singer/songwriter Laura Smith, who passed away this weekend.
playlist: https://wp.me/p1lizT-dRP
January 12, 2020 - part 1: More than Two Good Years
January 12, 2020
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January 12, 2020 - part 1: More than Two Good Years
January 12, 2020
Episode #819
Prerecorded today, and another in our list of standby episodes that you may end up hearing some other time, but the music is so good that you surely won't mind. This time I found a way to make sure that the show was timely and topical for whatever date it might get played again by playing songs about every month of the year, at least twice! We're calling this one More than Two Good Years because we covered each month at least twice, and then some! I hope you enjoy the show and hope to be back live next week!
playlist: https://wp.me/p1lizT-dPL
Dec. 27, 2019 - pt 12 - Epic Marathon of Mudge II
December 29, 2019
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Dec. 27, 2019 - pt 11 - Epic Marathon of Mudge II
December 29, 2019
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Dec. 27, 2019 - pt 10 - Epic Marathon of Mudge II
December 29, 2019
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Dec. 27, 2019 - pt 9 - Epic Marathon of Mudge II
December 29, 2019
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Dec. 27, 2019 - pt 8 - Epic Marathon of Mudge II
December 29, 2019
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