Tell the Band to Go Home/Steel Belted Radio Podcasts

December 31, 2023 part 1: (some of) The Best of 2023

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!

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December 24, 2023 part 3: TTBTGH Christmas Spectacular

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December 24, 2023 part 2: TTBTGH Christmas Spectacular

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December 24, 2023 part 1: TTBTGH Christmas Spectacular

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!

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December 10, 2023 part 3 w/Corin Raymond

playlist: https://wp.me/p1lizT-fmW

November 26, 2023 part 3 w/Corin Raymond

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October 1, 2023 part 2 w/Sean Burns

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September 24, 2023 part 2 w/Terra Lightfoot

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Sept. 10, 2023 part 3 - Steel Belted Radio Reunion

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Sept. 10, 2023 part 2 - Steel Belted Radio Reunion

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Sept. 10, 2023 part 1 - Steel Belted Radio Reunion

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.

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September 3, 2023 part 1 Mike Plume Band Primer

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!

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August 20, 2023 pt. 3: 20th Anniversary Live Recording

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August 20, 2023 pt. 2: 20th Anniversary Live Recording

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August 20, 2023 pt. 1: 20th Anniversary Live Recording

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

August 13, 2023 part 3: Jim Bryson & Associates

playlist: http://tellthebandtogohome.com/2023/08/10/playlist-episode-1000-aug-13-2023/

 

August 13, 2023 part 2: Jim Bryson & Associates

playlist: http://tellthebandtogohome.com/2023/08/10/playlist-episode-1000-aug-13-2023/

July 2, 2023 part 2 All Canadian Bangers!

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July 2, 2023 part 1 All Canadian Bangers!

Episode #995

The DH Canada Day/Dominion Day Spectacular returns with two hours of great Canadian music, this time focusing on 100% pure Canadian bangers! All hits, all the time. Even a nasty allergy/sinus situation and a few complaint calls couldn't spoil this year's party. 

playlist: https://wp.me/p1lizT-f4S

June 18, 2023 part 2 w/Devin Latimer

playlist: https://wp.me/p1lizT-f39

May 7, 2023 part 2 - Golden Gord

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April 23, 2023 part 1 w/Martyn Joseph

Episode #985

What used to be pretty commonplace on this show has become all too rare, as we haven't welcomed a live performer into the studio to chat and play some songs, I believe since Pledge-O-Rama, Oct. of 2019! What better way to get back in the swing of things than by welcoming the great Martyn Joseph back for another wide-ranging conversation and some terrific live songs! As if that weren't enough, chauffeur to the stars and former UMFM co-host T-Bar was along for the ride. We also had time for a few new songs, including Record Store Day finds, and a Blair Packham birthday appreciation set!

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March 26, 2023 part 2: Road Trip Radio

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March 26, 2023 part 1: Road Trip Radio

Episode #981

Pre-recorded this week as I'm off on a family road trip, and to commemorate that, a show full of road/driving/highway/travelling classics from a bunch of our favourites!

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March 19, 2023 part 3: Comfort Classics

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