Georgian Bay Roots

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For 8 years we were a weekly radio show based in Owen Sound, Ontario and presented by the Georgian Bay Folk Society. We shared music made in and played in Grey and Bruce counties with folk and roots music from across Canada and around the world thrown into the mix. The show sunsetted on December 29th, 2024. Thanks for listening!

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Georgian Bay Roots - Episode #137 - May 12, 2019 (with Kailey) 14.05.2019 1:00:10

It's the Mother's Day 2019 episode of Georgian Bay Roots Radio! Join host Kailey Jane Hawkins as she spins some tunes celebrating mothers, mamas, grandmothers and everyone who plays that role in our lives. Featuring music by The Good Lovelies, Corin Raymond, Sharon and Bram, Jayden Grahlman, Matt Andersen, Kathleen Edwards, Marshall Veroni, Cassie and Maggie, William Prince, Coco Love Alcorn, Ceci...

Georgian Bay Roots #136 - May 5 2019 (with Dylan and Lauren) 05.05.2019 58:45

Georgian Bay Roots #136 - May 5 2019 (with Dylan and Lauren) by Georgian Bay Roots

Georgian Bay Roots #135 - April 28 2019 (with Jon) 28.04.2019 59:03

Jon is back behind the mic with a sampling of Summerfolk performers, a guest spot by Guelph duo Tragedy Ann spinning songs from their friends, and a handful of love songs to wrap it all up.

Georgian Bay Roots Radio Episode #134 April 21st 2019 (with Kelly) 22.04.2019 58:32

Georgian Bay Roots Radio episode #134 with host, Kelly Babcock. Songs from his personal library 'cause his main computer was broken. Music by Al Simmons, Jann Arden, Ash & Bloom, Scott Hmilton, Ron Hynes, Shawna Caspi, Jessica Stuart Few, Sarah Harmer, Richard Garvey, Our Shotgun Wedding, Ben Turcotte, Geogian Bay, Buffy Sainte-Marie, and Danny Michel.

Georgian Bay Roots - Episode #133 - April 14 2019 with Kailey 17.04.2019 59:34

This week's show talks about pianos, springtime, about local music and about upcoming shows. Happy spring! Featuring music by Coco Love Alcorn, Jayden Grahlman, Anne Janelle, Drew McIvor, Alysha Brilla, James Keelaghan, Dala, Don Ross, Irish Mythen, Rob Elder, William Prince, Anna Horvath, Joel Plaskett, Jon Brooks, and Justin Burgess!

Georgian Bay Roots- Episode #132 April 7, 2019 -with Dylan 08.04.2019 58:54

Georgian Bay Roots- Episode #132 April 7, 2019 -with Dylan by Georgian Bay Roots

Georgian Bay Roots - Episode #131 - March 31, 2019 with Jon 02.04.2019 58:56

Jon returns to the host chair with a three part episode that explores concerts past and future. The first act of the show features performers on the line up for Summerfolk44, in the middle section you'll hear quick conversations with and music from Noah Derkson and Elise Bouer, and in the third you'll hear brand new music from Richard Garvey and a feature interview ahead of his show on April 4th i...

Georgian Bay Roots Radio #130 March 24th 2019 (with Kelly) 24.03.2019 58:49

Hi folks, Kelly Babcock here. I've been given good news about my heart, it's going to keep me going for a while yet, so I'm celebrating with a show about hearts. We put a lot of heart into Georgian Bay Roots Radio and into Summerfolk as well, so here's some music about hearts.

Georgian Bay Roots - Episode 129 - March 17, 2019 - with Lauren and Dylan 17.03.2019 58:33

Georgian Bay Roots - Episode 129 - March 17, 2019 - with Lauren and Dylan by Georgian Bay Roots

Georgian Bay Roots - Episode 128 - March 10, 2019 - with Kailey 11.03.2019 59:09

Had enough of winter? Heading south for the March Break? Hit the road with Georgian Bay Roots Radio for a vacation/road trip themed show, packed with music to move you and to help you feel the warmth of the upcoming festival season. Featuring music by Digging Roots, Matt Andersen, Serena Ryder, Danny Michel, Elage Diouf, The Killing Time Band, Tragedy Ann, Our Shotgun Wedding, Hawksley Workman, Fr...

Georgian Bay Roots - Episode 127 - March 3 2019 - with Jon 03.03.2019 58:57

Check out live recordings from Open Showcases in 2018 and 2019 as well as tracks from upcoming Summerfolk performers and brand new songs from old friends.

Georgian Bay Roots - Episode #126, February 24th, 2019 - with Kelly 24.02.2019 1:01:23

JD Edwards, The Shards, Doug Macnearney, Alfi Smith, Matt Gordan & Leonard Podolak & Bill Shanley, Eve Goldberg, Chicks With Picks, Michael Goodwin, Ash & Bloom, Larry Dickinson, Peter Katz, Richard Garvey, Ted Rusk playing some folk music for a lovely end of February show.

Georgian Bay Roots Episode 125: "Family Day/Post-Valentines Day" (Feb 17, 2019) 20.02.2019 59:13

This Family Day/Post-Valentines Day episode of Georgian Bay Roots Radio is all about family, about love, and about Summerfolk 44! Featuring music by The Great Lake Swimmers, Esther's Family, Matt Andersen & Mike Stevens, Alysha Brilla, Union Duke, Drew McIvor, Suzie Vinnick & Rick Fines, Jory Nash, Meaghan Smith, Joni Mitchell, Eve Goldberg, Kellie Loder, Piper Hayes, The Small Glories and Marshal...

Ep.# 125 Feb. 10 2019 Year of The Pig/Debut of Bob's Vinyl Spins 10.02.2019 59:00

Dylan McMullin Bring you a packed show, celebrating the Chinese New Year, Black History Month, the Blues News, the debut of our new segment Bob's Vinyl Spins, a living room live session with Lee Dunlop and a varied playlist of songs to get your head bopping!

Stephen Fearing - Full Interview from Summerfolk 2018 09.02.2019 24:26

The full interview with Stephen Fearing from Summerfolk 2018.

Georgian Bay Roots Episode 123 - Saints And Sinners, Stephen Fearing, And Cold Songs With Jon 03.02.2019 58:59

Jon is back behind the mic for this episode. You'll hear songs about Saints and Sinners, music from and an interview with Stephen Fearing, and songs that feature the cold.

Kelly's Georgian Bay Roots episode # 122 Songs about Winter 28.01.2019 57:54

Let's embrace the season secure in the knowledge that it cannot last. Here's some songs, some cheery and some sad, about winter and cold and stuff like that. I had a good time doing this episode and I hope it fills the need you might have to hear some folk music, some of it new and some of it old.

Georgian Bay Roots Episode 121: "Get Lost In The Music" (January 20, 2019) 22.01.2019 59:28

Get lost in the music with this week's episode of Georgian Bay Roots Radio. On this week's show we share music about the cold, about turning a new page, and about loss and love. Featuring music by the Big Little Lions, The Byrds, Garnet Rogers, Jann Arden, Benjamin Dakota Rogers, Walk Off The Earth, Ruth Moody, Danny Michel, Joni Mitchell, JD Edwards, Union Duke, Joel Plaskett and William Prince.

Jan 13 2019 : Checking out the Local Music Scene ( Hosted by Dylan and Lauren) 13.01.2019 59:44

A full show, chatting with local blues Duo Shakey Trill, checking out the local open mic scene and then playing some artists featured at the upcoming Summerfolk open showcase. Playlist: 1. John Allan Cameron: Getting Dark Again 2. Corin Raymond and the Sundowners: Brand New Song 3. Sarah MacDougall: Pippi &Lionheart 4. Shakey Trill live excerpt 5. Mel Brown: My Baby Likes to Boogie 6. Lisa Stethem...

Rose Cousins Full Interview from Summerfolk 43 in 2019 08.01.2019 18:24

Jon sat down for an interview with Juno award winner and grammy nominee Rose Cousins to talk song writing, east coast musical community, and what makes a good festival.

Georgian Bay Roots Ep #119 with Jon - A New Year, Rose Cousins, Local Music, and Summerfolk2019 06.01.2019 58:57

Jon kicks off 2019 with songs for a new year, an interview with Rose Cousins, music played in Grey County over the holidays, and two of the artists on the line up for Summerfolk 44 in 2019. There's also news about the Summerfolk Open showcase, Coco Love Alcorn's new not-a-choir thing, and ticket info for Summerfolk 44.

GBR #118, That time between Christmas and New Year's ... (with Kelly) 31.12.2018 59:03

There are some things about this holiday that can bring you down, and some that can lift you up. We go looking for those and then end up by looking forward to the new year. I hope you enjoy this music, Kelly

Georgian Bay Roots Episode 117: "Christmas 2018" (December 23, 2018) 24.12.2018 59:08

Turn on the tree and turn down the lights to enjoy this week's episode of Georgian Bay Roots Radio. On this week's show we feature songs of the season and we're hoping to spread warmth and good cheer to our listeners. Season's Greetings from the team at Georgian Bay Roots Radio!

Dec 16 2018 Winter's Coming! 16.12.2018 59:25

Dec 16 2018 Winter's Coming! by Georgian Bay Roots

Georgian Bay Roots, Dec 9th #114, the Community Christmas Concert edition. (with Kelly) 09.12.2018 59:10

When I was a youngster, we had a Christmas Concert every year in the little village of Kemble, Ontario where I grew up. I wanted to share that with our audience, so I put this show together to try to make it as close to what I remember a community Christmas Show was like. I hope you enjoy it.