Georgian Bay Roots

Jon brings you a show in three parts: Barrie Folk, Grandparents, and Love. You'll hear songs from: Treasa Levasseaur Arianna Gillis Tyler Firestone Hayden Stewart Mike T Kerr Maria Dunn Anne Walker Bob Snider Pharis and Jason Romero Cara Luft Old Man Luedecke and the Human Rights

Today's show is with Kelly. Poor guy is all tuckered out, no theme this week other than folk music with an emphasis on folk and also an emphasis on music. This weeks episode has music from @Bruce Peninsula, Cecile Doo-Kingue, The O'Pears, Susan Aglukark, Georgian Bay, @Si Khan, Joni Mitchell, and Pharis & Jason Romero. Treat yourself to some tunes and a bit of talk about Summerfolk and music and s...

Coming at you with some post-Summerfolk goodness and new music, here is this week's episode of Georgian Bay Roots Radio! We may not have been able to gather at Kelso all together for the festival this year, but the future looks bright with live in-person shows starting to be announced, and a new workshop series is starting up too! Tune in for all the details. This week's show features tracks by Su...

Tom's contribution to the extravaganza in the lead up to the Summerfolk 2020 virtual/radio simulcast. Chippewa Travellers, Jerry Cans, Buffy Sainte Marie, Skylark, The Good Brothers, The Sadies, The Silverhearts, Ramblin' Jack Elliott, William Prince, Ron Sexsmith, Sterling & the Birdwatchers, The AB3, Kathleen Edwards and Beverly Glenn Copeland

Jon is behind the mic to share songs from performers in the line up for Summerfolk's virtual event, Summerfolk favourites from years passed, and a sing-a-long gospel song. You'll hear from: The MacKenzie Blues Band Celeigh Cardinal The Small Glories Ruthie Foster Larry Jensen Shane Pendergast Graham Lindsey Tragedy Ann Treasa Levasseur Shakura S'Aida Suzzie Vinnick and Catherine MacLellan

Georgian Bay Roots #202 August 9th 2020 (with Kelly) by Georgian Bay Roots

Is your usual playlist feeling a bit tired? This week's edition of Georgian Bay Roots Radio is jam packed with new music that has been submitted to our team's inbox recently, much of it from artists never before played on this show! We pulled from our "mailbag" and came up with a goldmine of new music to share with you. Featuring tracks by The Mammals, Mia Kelly, Scott Cook, Ruthie Foster, Clay Ra...

A heady mix of hot tracks to match the hot weather! Listen in to hear A Tribe Called Red feat. Odario, Haviah Mighty and the Chippewa Travellers, Jesse Landen's latest project Balmy Beach, Sages, formerly of Meaford, now of Hamilton, a classic from Spoons, a soon to be classic from Sandro Perri, Charlie and Josh at their danciest with Platinum Sweat circa 2010, the pride of Eugenia, Alois Halliday...

Jon is spinning waltzes on this week's show with a couple of non waltzes thrown in. You'll hear songs from: Poor Angus Tanglefoot The Andrew Collins Trio Quartette Matthew Byrne Irish Mythen Jason Euringer and Sarah Harmer Jon Brooks Anne Lederman Cassie and Maggie MacDonald Molsky's Mountain Drifters Kate and Rich and a brand new song from Emily Gilbart

Hey folks, here's last Sunday's show with Kelly Babcock at the mic. We heard some great music from folks like Moo'd Swing, TangleFoot, Gangstagrass, Corin Raymond, Robert Tite, William Prince, The Krueger Band, Tim Harrison, Sylvie Annette Kindree & Mike Weir, Richard Garvey, and Ian Sherwood.

Happy Canada Day from Georgian Bay Roots Radio! This week on the show we spin tunes celebrating our nation's birthday, pay homage to the Mariposa Folk Festival, and play tracks from local artists that you're sure to love. Summer is here! Featuring music by Stompin' Tom Connors, Mavis Staples, James Keelaghan, Jayden Grahlman, Garnet Rogers, Tanglefoot, Trent Severn, Roger Whittaker, Dave and Chris...

That's a picture of Grammy winner Louie Rankin flanked by Nas and DJ Khaled for y'all; find out what his connection is to Grey/Bruce on this episode! Get schooled by Roy Bookbinder on the topic of Pink Andersen, recorded live at Summerfolk '79, and take pride in the queer voices of Beverley Glenn Copeland and Joyful Joyful. Plus, did you know there's a Toronto group from the 70's called Owen Sound...

Jon shares songs that reference and are inspired by the sun on this summer solstice edition of the show. You'll also hear a song written for George Floyd.

Georgian Bay Roots Radio Episode #193 June 14th (with Kelly)

Pandemic got you down? Music is a great healer. Here's your weekly dose of the good stuff, catered up by your friends at Georgian Bay Roots Radio! This week's show is a bit of a mix of everything, featuring tracks by Safe As Houses, Sherman Downey, Phil Ochs, Stan Rogers, Gordie MacKeeman and His Rhythm Boys, Danny Michel, The Barra MacNeils, Jeremy Fisher, Peter Katz, Joel Plaskett, The Jerry Can...

Wherein I own up to only having attended 1 Summerfolk event, and try to make amends by delving into the archive of past performers and giving a taste of acts to come. An eclectic mix featuring Buffy, an early incarnation of The Jerry Cans, The Magic, Beverley Glenn Copeland and some pleasant surprises throughout!

Jon is back behind the mic this week with songs about gardens, a feature interview with Mike T Kerr, and some brand new music. You'll hear from: Fred Penner The Ennis Sisters Al Simmons The Wurzels Mike T Kerr Irish Mythen Luma Moscow Apartment Lynn Miles Tannis Slimmon

Folk music from some good musicians and some talk about Summerfolk 45.1 in 2021

Are you sad that our festival has been cancelled for 2020? Let Georgian Bay Roots Radio cheer you up and bring the sounds of Summerfolk to you. This week on the show Kailey spins some tracks about good things, about Moms for Mother's Day, and some special tracks from the 1979 Summerfolk Festival. Featuring music by Bahamas, Matt Andersen, Valdy, Coco Love Alcorn, Reid Jamieson, Danny Michel, Sally...

Tom Thwaits inherits Lauren and Dylan's gig hosting GB Roots and kicks things off with an eclectic hour showcasing the diversity of Grey Bruce's musical expression, past, present and future. From the dizzying heights of 70's AOR, to the true punk grit of the 80's and 90's and the intimacy of the home studios of the more recent past, to the indigenous voices of the area, who have deepest roots of a...

This week's show features a tribute to John Prine, songs for Earth Day, and a bunch of performers lined up for Summerfolk45. You'll hear: John Prine Campbell Woods Danny Michel The Pairs Bill Garrett and Sue Lothrop Giri and Uma Peters Mellissand Caleigh Cardinal Connie Kaldor Leela Gilday

Some of the amazing streams that are coming out of this period of isolation and a few more songs that speak to home and staying safe.

Feeling isolated? Get connected with Georgian Bay Roots! This week we're serving up another great batch of tunes to help you get through. Featuring tracks by Richard Garvey, William Prince, Sarah Harmer, James Keelaghan, Tami Neilson, Matt Andersen, Drew McIvor, Dave Hawkins, Fred Penner, Irish Mythen, Joel Plaskett, Rob Elder, The Small Glories and the late, great, John Prine.

Music really does have a way of seeping into our cells - it can let us know we aren’t alone and provide us with the wisdom needed to support us through struggle. Music is absolute medicine - it soothes our hearts and wandering minds and can exercise our limbs as we dance. Many of us may have the time right now to just be. From where ever you may be hunkered down, join guest host Noelle Coughlin an...

This is Jon's full interview with Robe Rolfe and Larry Jensen, former Owen Wound Poets Laureate. They just released a new album and book called Late Nights on Irish Mountain. This interview explores their latest release, time as Poets Laureate, and Larry's memories of the very first Summerfolk.