Episodes
Sunday Feb 04, 2024
February 4, 2024 part 3: Perfect Albums
Sunday Feb 04, 2024
Sunday Feb 04, 2024
playlist: https://wp.me/p1lizT-fs8
Sunday Feb 04, 2024
February 4, 2024 part 2: Perfect Albums
Sunday Feb 04, 2024
Sunday Feb 04, 2024
playlist: https://wp.me/p1lizT-fs8
Sunday Feb 04, 2024
February 4, 2024 part 1: Perfect Albums
Sunday Feb 04, 2024
Sunday Feb 04, 2024
Episode #1025
This one is kind of "inspired" (stolen) from a post that Leeroy Stagger made on Facebook a while ago, asking for recommendations for "perfect albums front to back."
Most of my very favourite albums, and the majority of the albums that I listen to, seem to have at least one track that I, personally, could do without. When I'm listening to certain records, I know exactly which track(s) I'm going to skip. I've made playlists where I've "fixed" albums by removing a track or two. I guess I'm kind of hard to please. But every once in a while, I encounter an album where every track works and I wouldn't dare skip any of them. It's harder than you might think to find an album with no weak spots. I can immediately think of a few, but I can think of WAY more where there's one or two tracks that I don't love as much as the rest.
With that in mind, I did a deep dive into my collection looking for albums where I don't think there's a weak track. Because it's difficult and my collection is kind of diverse, I couldn't limit it just to the standard singer/songwriter fare, so you'll hear a few things on this show that you wouldn't hear otherwise on the program.
I didn't have time to relisten to them all, so I can't guarantee that every album played or mentioned in these three hours is perfect, but I can definitely guarantee that diving into any of these albums will be worth your time and very rewarding!
And because this show was pre-recorded and I put a lot of thought into it, I'm calling it one of the occasional "standby" episodes of the show that I might pull out again some day when I can't make it down to the station.
I sure hope you enjoy this one almost as much as I enjoyed putting it together. If not, I'm sure I'll be hearing from a few people wondering what the heck I'm doing playing some of this stuff.
playlist: https://wp.me/p1lizT-fs8
Sunday Jan 07, 2024
January 7, 2024 part 3: The Best of 2023 (leftovers)
Sunday Jan 07, 2024
Sunday Jan 07, 2024
playlist: https://wp.me/p1lizT-fpr
Sunday Jan 07, 2024
January 7, 2024 part 2: The Best of 2023 (leftovers)
Sunday Jan 07, 2024
Sunday Jan 07, 2024
playlist: https://wp.me/p1lizT-fpr
Sunday Jan 07, 2024
January 7, 2024 part 1: The Best of 2023 (leftovers)
Sunday Jan 07, 2024
Sunday Jan 07, 2024
Episode #1021
On last week's show and in a recent post on the website, I listed off some of my favourite music released in 2023, but in making the list, I realized that there were a LOT of releases, even by some of my favourite artists, that I just didn't get to spend enough time with for one reason or another, so they didn't make the main list. This episode aims to clean up some of the leftovers and check out some of the releases that somehow slipped past me in the past year.
playlist: https://wp.me/p1lizT-fpr
Monday Jan 01, 2024
December 31, 2023 part 3: (some of) The Best of 2023
Monday Jan 01, 2024
Monday Jan 01, 2024
playlist: https://wp.me/p1lizT-foG
Monday Jan 01, 2024
December 31, 2023 part 2: (some of) The Best of 2023
Monday Jan 01, 2024
Monday Jan 01, 2024
playlist: https://wp.me/p1lizT-foG
Monday Jan 01, 2024
December 31, 2023 part 1: (some of) The Best of 2023
Monday Jan 01, 2024
Monday Jan 01, 2024
Episode #1020
A look back at yet another strong year in music as we listen to a few of the many musical highlights of 2023!
playlist: https://wp.me/p1lizT-foG
Sunday Dec 24, 2023
December 24, 2023 part 3: TTBTGH Christmas Spectacular
Sunday Dec 24, 2023
Sunday Dec 24, 2023
playlist: https://wp.me/p1lizT-foi
Sunday Dec 24, 2023
December 24, 2023 part 2: TTBTGH Christmas Spectacular
Sunday Dec 24, 2023
Sunday Dec 24, 2023
playlist: https://wp.me/p1lizT-foi
Sunday Dec 24, 2023
December 24, 2023 part 1: TTBTGH Christmas Spectacular
Sunday Dec 24, 2023
Sunday Dec 24, 2023
Episode #1019
It's Christmas Eve, so time for 3 hours of Christmas music that doesn't suck! Wishing you and yours a very happy Christmas!
playlist: https://wp.me/p1lizT-foi
Sunday Dec 10, 2023
December 10, 2023 part 3 w/Corin Raymond
Sunday Dec 10, 2023
Sunday Dec 10, 2023
playlist: https://wp.me/p1lizT-fmW
Sunday Nov 26, 2023
November 26, 2023 part 3 w/Corin Raymond
Sunday Nov 26, 2023
Sunday Nov 26, 2023
playlist: https://wp.me/p1lizT-flm
Sunday Oct 01, 2023
October 1, 2023 part 2 w/Sean Burns
Sunday Oct 01, 2023
Sunday Oct 01, 2023
playlist: http://wp.me/p1lizT-ffA
Sunday Sep 24, 2023
September 24, 2023 part 2 w/Terra Lightfoot
Sunday Sep 24, 2023
Sunday Sep 24, 2023
playlist: http://wp.me/p1lizT-feE
Sunday Sep 10, 2023
Sept. 10, 2023 part 3 - Steel Belted Radio Reunion
Sunday Sep 10, 2023
Sunday Sep 10, 2023
playlist: http://wp.me/p1lizT-fcT
Sunday Sep 10, 2023
Sept. 10, 2023 part 2 - Steel Belted Radio Reunion
Sunday Sep 10, 2023
Sunday Sep 10, 2023
playlist: http://wp.me/p1lizT-fcT
Sunday Sep 10, 2023
Sept. 10, 2023 part 1 - Steel Belted Radio Reunion
Sunday Sep 10, 2023
Sunday Sep 10, 2023
Episode #1004
On September 11, 2003, my friends Gary Annable, Mike Neufeld, and Terry "T-Bar" Wilson and I launched a weekly radio show called Steel Belted (Free Range) Radio. In honour of the 20th anniversary of our debut, we managed to get 3/4 of the original hosting lineup back together for a joyful reunion. T-Bar and Gary joined me for some memories of the good old days, some new music, and lots of laughs. We also celebrated the recent 25th anniversary of the most incredible festival lineup ever assembled in this city, the World Next Door Festival, which was held Sept. 4-7, 1998. We heard from some of the artists booked that weekend, including many that I wish I had taken the time to go see.
playlist: http://wp.me/p1lizT-fcT
Sunday Sep 03, 2023
September 3, 2023 part 1 Mike Plume Band Primer
Sunday Sep 03, 2023
Sunday Sep 03, 2023
Episode #1003
The big news this week is the Winnipeg return of one of the greatest live bands I've ever seen, the original Mike Plume Band! In the late 90s/early 200s, Mike and this band toured relentlessly and along the way, crafted some of the greatest Canadian albums of all time. They get together every once in a while, but haven't played in Winnipeg for over 20 years, so it's kind of a big deal that they'll be back in the cozy confines of Times Change(d) High & Lonesome Club on Tuesday. To prove the point, get you ready, and hopefully win over a few more folks, I present the official Mike Plume Band Primer, where I dive into three outstanding albums that the band made. If these tunes don't convince you, I'm not sure what would. Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/mike-plume-band-tickets-585979058137
In addition, we've got some timely tunes, an overdue tribute to Robbie Robertson, and a pile of old classics!
playlist: http://wp.me/p1lizT-fbl
Sunday Aug 20, 2023
August 20, 2023 pt. 3: 20th Anniversary Live Recording
Sunday Aug 20, 2023
Sunday Aug 20, 2023
playlist: http://wp.me/p1lizT-faM
Sunday Aug 20, 2023
August 20, 2023 pt. 2: 20th Anniversary Live Recording
Sunday Aug 20, 2023
Sunday Aug 20, 2023
playlist: http://wp.me/p1lizT-faM
Sunday Aug 20, 2023
August 20, 2023 pt. 1: 20th Anniversary Live Recording
Sunday Aug 20, 2023
Sunday Aug 20, 2023
Episode #1001
To commemorate the 1000th episode of the program, I present the recording of a live event that we put on in October of last year to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the show. We recorded a live version of Tell the Band to Go Home at The Park Theatre with special guests Keri Latimer, Nicky Mehta (The Wailin' Jennys), and JP Hoe, three longtime friends and favourites. I had a conversation with each, then they played some of their songs. As usual, we also heard some new music and talked about some exciting upcoming events.
playlist: http://wp.me/p1lizT-faM
Thursday Aug 10, 2023
August 13, 2023 part 3: Jim Bryson & Associates
Thursday Aug 10, 2023
Thursday Aug 10, 2023
Thursday Aug 10, 2023
August 13, 2023 part 2: Jim Bryson & Associates
Thursday Aug 10, 2023
Thursday Aug 10, 2023