Georgian Bay Roots

An hour of radio dedicated to the bands who played Owen Sound Collegiate and West Hill Secondary in the 60s, 70s and 80s. Tune in to hear Perth County Conspiracy, Major Hoople's Boarding House (featuring Wiarton's own David Lodge), Frank Soda & the Imps, FM with Nash the Slash, Rush, and a bracer of timeless AM gold: Copper Penny, The Stampeders, Edward Bear, April Wine, Saga, Max Webster, Triumph, and a wild live cut from Lighthouse. To wrap things up a heater from Toronto's Ugly Ducklings (who played Port Elgin once upon a time) as a stand in for foundational O.S. bands The Rembrandts, The Krossing, Factory and The Tombstones.

On this week's show Jon shares earth day songs from: Danny Michel Magpie Hayden Stewart Richard Garvey and Sarah Harmer. Brand new songs from: Tragedy Ann Jojo Worthington George Woodhouse and the Public Service And Summerfolk adjacent artists: Ellis Paul Rose Cousins Red Fox OKAN First Rate People

Georgian Bay Roots #289 Apr 17 2022 (with Kelly)The Covid Edition! by Georgian Bay Roots

Youth Discoveries is back!! It's been two years since we've been able to host the Youth Discoveries competition and we're excited to hear what our young musicians have been up to! Join host Kailey Jane Hawkins as she spins tracks from former Youth Discoveries winners, has a chat with Kimmer T, and shares music from local musicians and Summerfolk 47 artists! Featuring music by Irish Mythen, Justin Burgess, Marshall Veroni, Esther's Family, Le Vent du Nord, Bieck O'Shea, Page Warner, David Essig, Moscow Apartment, David Hartt, Jake Feeney, and Michelle Meunier!

Wherein Tom marks Choclair's bday visit to Owen Sound, DJ Strobe's ascension on the UK Billboard charts, Canada qualifying for the World Cup, Charlie Glasspool's fundraiser for Bagidawa'ad Alliance, Andy Elliott's show on Saturday April 9th and much more besides. Listen in to hear the Halluci Nation sampling the Chippewa Travellers, Bizmo iBoss celebrating the life of Louie Rankin + the Grammy winner himself, a deep cut from Rough Trade to commemorate Carole Pope's performance in Meaford this past weekend, a moving number by Canadian Olympic figure skater Eric Radford, a sneak peek of Ian Cusson's opera Fantasma and two songs about Georgian Bay by Gordon Lightfoot and Sean & Maureen Keating (the second with lyrics by Meaford's own Vic Michener!). The show wraps up with a remix of the Travellers track that opens the show courtesy of Bryden Gwiss Kiwenzie.

Jon presents a show in three parts with Spring songs from Logan McKillop Don Ross Joy Kills Sorrow The Barrel Boys Nuaa and Victoria Parker Songs of War and Peace from Buffy Sainte-Marie Bob Dylan Lynn Miles and Valdy And songs he likes from Irish Mythen Joshua Burnside The Pairs Maria Dunn and Tim Harrison

Georgian Bay Roots #287 Mar 20 2022 (with Kelly) by Georgian Bay Roots

Do you need a little break from the winter blahs? This week's episode of Georgian Bay Roots Radio has just the ticket for you with old favourites and brand new tracks from past Summerfolk alumni, Summerfolk 47 artists, incredible local talent and new friends of the show. Tune in today to hear music from OKAN, De Temps Antan, Amanda Rheaume, Andy Elliott, Chris Walsh, Laura Keating, Steve Poltz, John Denver, Richard Garvey, Sandy Harron, Le Vent du Nord, Bruce Cockburn, Rob Elder and Matt Andersen!

From beginning to end, it's a dedication to the life work of one of this country's greatest guitar slingers; in memory of Dallas Good. The playlist runs the gamut from the Good Family through a generous sampling of the Sadies at work with their many collaborators: Buffy Ste. Marie, John Doe, Neko Case, Kurt Vile, Neil Young & Garth Hudson, Andre Williams, Robyn Hitchcock and Canadian supergroup the Unintended. We dig into all things Dallas with a deep cut from his band Phonocomb covering a Brian Eno classic, Mr. Good playing bass with Shadowy Men from a Shadowy Planet, and, for good measure, a few tunes from the Sadies themselves including Dallas singing en français, the Sadies + vibes courtesy of Paul Aucoin, the Sadies covering the Byrds and more. As a special bonus, Les Sultans, Québecois garage rock recommended by the late great man himself. Rest in Peace Dallas Good.

Jon is behind the mic for this show to share new artists and tracks as welll as 40 minutes of the artists on deck for Summerfolk47. You'll hear: Noelle Francis Charlotte Cornfield Joshua Burnside Sultans of String And Summerfolk performers Birds of Bellwoods Leela Gilday Andrea Ramolo Rick Fines Aysanabee Le Vent du Nord Melissande and RPR

Georgian Bay Roots #281 Feb 20th 2022 (with Kelly) by Georgian Bay Roots

It's that time of the year...you want love songs? We've got love songs of all kinds on this week's episode of Georgian Bay Roots Radio. Join host Kailey Jane Hawkins to discover the spectrum of love songs from A-Z and hear music from folks like Valdy, David Hawkins, Jon Brooks, Morgan X Barrie, Bahamas, John Wort Hannam, Joel Plaskett, Drew McIvor, Mavis Staples, Jory Nash, Union Duke, Corin Raymond, John Prine, Suzie Vinnick & Rick Fines, Taylor Raeburn and The Small Glories! Happy Valentines Day!

Going madly off in all directions! The show kicks off with a special track from Colin & Peter Learn, making connections to Lunenburg via Deep Dark Woods and Slabtown via a cancon classic from Liverpool (the band that is) before exploring new tracks from Summerfolk alumni Tanya Tagaq, Okan (who will be coming back to Summerfolk this year), The Sadies, the Chippewa Travellers, featured on a Halluci Nation banger, and a absolutely irresistible classic from Kate & Anna McGarrigle. GBR also checks in with local bowmaster and music teacher Victoria Yeh, Chelsea Wolfe laying down some darkness with Converge, sound poetry supergroup Owen Sound with a cut from their Meaford Tank Range record and an artist named Aysanabee who you're going to want to catch this summer at Summerfolk. As a special treat the show wraps up with selections from Grateful for Breath courtesy of local songsmith David Sereda and erstwhile Owen Sound poet laureate Liz Zetlin and the Tom Thomson Gallery. Never a dull moment on Georgian Bay R

Jon has a show in three parts with poetry and art from Liz Zetlin and david sereda, an interview with the Skydiggers, new music from Amanda Rheume, songs about Wiarton Willie, and a new track from an artist coming to Summerfolk in 2022.

Georgian Bay Roots #277 Jan 23rd 2022 (with Kelly) by Georgian Bay Roots

A new year means new beginnings, awakenings and, of course, winter! This week on the show we've got tracks to warm you through this wintery spell we're experiencing, including brand new music from local musicians! Tune in to catch it all. Featuring music by Paige Warner, Searson, Reid Jamieson, David Hartt, Morgan Barrie, David Gillis, The O'Pears, Naming The Twins, Maneli Jamal, Beckon, Celeigh Cardinal, Lisa Stethem, The Good Lovelies and The East Pointers!

Wherein Tom kicks off 2022 by debuting some new music from locals Dave Marshak, Melissa Dawne and Andy Elliott and generally ties up some loose ends GBR's 2021 season never got around to. Listen in to hear cuts from Guelph artists with ties to Grey County: Geordie Gordon and LCON, some Harmonium, a franco cover of a Tom Waits classic courtesy of Fred Pellerin, songs of hope from Njacko Backo and Bob Skelly and a not so hopeful one from Fred Eaglesmith, a very deep Eugene Smith platter released as Jay Smith & the Majestics, a nice dose of heaviness from Collingwood's The High Road and an aggressive call to action from Peterborough's Muriqui, featuring a bass player/administrator with Bluewater District School Board. To round out the rockers, an Aerial hit from yesteryear!

Jon is back behind the mic sharing songs inspired by his new baby, artists on deck for Summerfolk47, new tracks and songs of hope for the new year. You'll hear: Jenn Grant Fred Penner Liv Cazzola Sing Along Tim and the Pacifiers The Good Lovelies Jenny Omnichord Leela Gilday Le Vent Du Nord Connie Kaldor Moon vs Sun Annie Sumi Raine Hamilton Miche Fambro Coco Love Alcorn Maria Dunn Aerialists

Georgian Bay Roots #273 Dec 26 2021 (with Kelly) by Georgian Bay Roots

'Tis the season to be jolly and to listen to great music, and this episode of Georgian Bay Roots Radio has tracks to help guide your sleigh and trim your tree. This week on the show we've got old favourites, brand new music, and even some tracks to celebrate a birth...tune in to hear it all! Featuring tracks by Old Man Luedecke, Sandy Harron, The Good Lovelies, The O'Pears, Matt Andersen, Cheryl Wheeler, Dala, Serena Ryder, John Gracie, The Once, Fred Penner, Esther's Family, Sharon Lois and Bram, Lesley Pike, Reid Jamieson and a brand new track from Kerri Ough!