Treasure Island Discs

Ewan Currie, the lead singer and frontman of The Sheepdogs, is joining us today, and trust me, you won’t want to miss this chat! With a mind that’s essentially an encyclopedia of musical knowledge spanning rock, jazz, RnB, classical, and more, Ewan brings a refreshing perspective to the table. We’ll dive into his journey from growing up in a musical household to becoming a household name in Canada...

Royal Wood, one of Canada's most talented singer-songwriters, joins us for a heartwarming chat about balancing life as a musician, husband, and father. He opens up about his journey, tracing his early years immersed in music, and how he has evolved over the years to create some of his best work to date. Royal reflects on the importance of prioritizing family while still pursuing his passion, shari...

Mark Farner, legendary frontman and guitarist of  Grand Funk Railroad , joins host  Jeff Moffatt  for a lively and heartfelt conversation on  Treasure Island Discs . From his Flint, Michigan roots to selling over  25 million records  worldwide, Farner reflects on the family jam sessions that sparked his passion, the whimsical story behind the band’s famous cowbell, and the electrifying energy of t...

Gord Deppe, founding member, lead singer and songwriter of the legendary Canadian band, The Spoons, joins us today to share some great insights into his musical journey, his career and the tracks that have shaped his life. From iconic 80s hits like "Nova Heart" and "Romantic Traffic" to his recent gigs with A Flock of Seagulls, Gord's got stories that'll make you feel all the feels! We’ll dive int...

In this episode we visit with Bill Nelson, a true icon and legend of British Music. Bill’s musical selections are like a time capsule of his life and fascinating music career. He takes us through five significant tracks, each representing a pivotal chapter in his musical evolution—from his childhood memories of saxophonist Freddie Gardner to the electrifying sounds of Duane Eddy that ignited his p...

This is the introductory episode of Treasure Island Discs. The show that takes you behind the music as our musical guests talk about their favourite music and the artists, albums and songs that helped them form their own musical identity. Host Jeff Moffatt talks with a diverse and interesting range of guests and goes behind the music to uncover the stories, the memories and the inspiration, one Tr...