Episode #471 Sunday, November 25, 2012
A few tunes today to kick off THE BIG GAME (once we figure out what that game is), before veering off into holiday territory. The holidays get us thinking about those year-end “best of” lists, so we’ve...
View ArticleEpisode #472 Sunday, December 2, 2012
Today an interview with Dave Bidini, author, sports enthusiast, and musical leader of Bidiniband and Rheostatics, perhaps the most significant musical force in my life. Nervous? Yup. Once things settle...
View ArticleEpisode #473 Sunday, December 9, 2012
Today we’re all about the new music and exciting upcoming shows including Romi Mayes’ Pre-Xmas Songwriters’ Extravaganza and the upcoming reunion of one of our city’s finest live bands, The D. Rangers!...
View ArticleNovember 18, 2012
Blackie’s back! Whenever Blackie & the Rodeo Kings roll through town, it’s cause for celebration, so much of today’s show is dedicated to that glorious occasion, including a chat with our old...
View ArticleSteel Belted Radio – Nov. 22, 2012
A bit of a look back at the recent Blackie & the Rodeo Kings and Murdoch & Sparrow shows, before looking ahead to Great Bloomers and The Wooden Sky. We’ve also got some great new music from...
View ArticleNovember 25, 2012
A few tunes today to kick off THE BIG GAME (once we figure out what that game is), before veering off into holiday territory. The holidays get us thinking about those year-end “best of” lists, so we’ve...
View ArticleSteel Belted Radio – Nov. 29, 2012
Mini tributes to Toronto legends Rheostatics & Lowest of the Low (and their respective leaders), as well as stellar upcoming local shows, and some peppy pop to top it all off. playlist Steel Belted...
View ArticleDecember 2, 2012
Today an interview with Dave Bidini, author, sports enthusiast, and musical leader of Bidiniband and Rheostatics, perhaps the most significant musical force in my life. Nervous? Yup. Once things settle...
View ArticleSteel Belted Radio – Dec. 6, 2012 – Rheostatics Primer
Tonight, a show I’ve been thinking about doing since I started at UMFM, a beginners’ guide to Rheostatics. One of my favourite bands of all time, and a band that changed my life forever, Rheostatics...
View ArticleDecember 9, 2012
Today we’re all about the new music and exciting upcoming shows including Romi Mayes’ Pre-Xmas Songwriters’ Extravaganza and the upcoming reunion of one of our city’s finest live bands, The D. Rangers!...
View ArticleDecember 23, 2012
‘twas the show before Christmas and on today’s show, we’re playing some great Christmas music; it exists, you know. Yeah, we’re playing songs with that festive feeling, as well as some non holiday...
View ArticleSteel Belted Radio – Dec. 27, 2012
T-Bar is with us again this week to close out 2012 and look forward to the new year with some highlights and low points from the past year, and some things to look forward to in 2013. playlist Steel...
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Worst Album Cover of 2012
I’m sure there are other oddball considerations, but for my money, the flat-out worst album cover of the year is Shawn Colvin’s new one, “All Fall Down.” Colvin has always come across as lovely and...
View ArticleFAR #161
Artist: Album (Label) *JR 1. Tannis Slimmon: In and Out of Harmony (self) *JR 2. Lee Harvey Osmond: The Folk Sinner (Latent) 3. Barney Bentall: Flesh & Bone (True North) 4. Mary Gauthier: Live At...
View ArticleFar & Away 2012
Far & Away 2012 ALBUMS OF THE YEAR 1. Del Barber: Headwaters (Six Shooter) 2. Christina Martin: Sleeping with a Stranger (Come Undone) 3. Matthew Ryan: In The Dusk Of Everything (self) 4. Andrew...
View ArticleLive Shows of the Year: 2012
February 11 – Christina Martin & Dale Murray – Sunset Saloon (Christina stops by my living room regularly, and it’s always amazing, but having Dale along to accompany and play a few of his new...
View ArticleTops of 2012
OK, enough wasting time, let’s get this list out there. 2012 was another banner year for music with many of our favourites putting out some really strong albums, and some new discoveries that rocked...
View ArticleVote for Christina!
Christina Martin is always right near the top of our charts, but now, the CBC is catching on as well. She’s been doing great on the CBC Top 20 Countdown, starting off at #17 and moving up to #16 this...
View ArticleEpisode #477 Sunday, January 6, 2013
One last look at the OFFICIAL Best of 2012 list. We play some of our favourites, some great new discoveries, some surprises, and more. Oh, and The Hockey Song, because, uh, you know. Artist – Song...
View ArticleDecember 30, 2012
It’s the end of 2012 as we know it, and I feel fine. Our last show of the year is a perfect time to look back at the year that was – highlights and letdowns, and look forward to things to come in the...
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