Georgian Bay Roots

Sticking close to our format in this week's episode (sharing 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!), host Kailey Jane Hawkins has new music from your friends and neighbours closeby, music from friends a little farther away, and some tunes courtesy of the Summerfolk office (with a little help from L...

It's a new year and so Georgian Bay Roots goes straight to top gear and opens with Mary Margaret O'Hara before reminding you, and giving you teasers, of shows coming to the area with Bry Webb, Jim Bryson, Jack de Keyzer and the Stampeders. We dip into a Prine classic, the Justin Kelly Experiment, the youth sounds of Chatsworth in the form of Coco9, Owen Sound punk legends Clock Strikes and the Sce...

Georgian Bay Roots #376 December 31 2023 (with Kelly) by Georgian Bay Roots

This is the Christmas Eve 2023 edition of Georgian Bay Roots Radio, hosted by Lloyd Lemon. We at Georgian Bay Roots wish you all a happy holiday season! We are featuring holiday themed music from artists who have graced the Summerfolk stages, and a few related Canadian artists. Artists featured include: Loreena McKennitt; Quartette; Ennis Sisters; The Once; Heather, Cookie and Raylene Rankin; Susa...

"The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear." -- Buddy The Elf Spreading the Christmas cheer with lots of singing for all to hear, this week's episode of Georgian Bay Roots Radio offers a bit of a "year in review" from host Kailey Jane Hawkins' episodes in 2023, and some holiday tracks to warm you up for the upcoming holiday season. Featuring tracks by Lisa Stethem, Bah...

It's a timely rebroadcast of Georgian Bay Roots' contribution to last year's CFOS/Sun Times 83rd annual Xmas Fund Broadcast! 9 tracks as played live at the Roxy by GBR hosts Jon, Kailey, Kelly and Tom on the occasion of the 83rd Annual CFOS Sun Times Christmas Fund Broadcast. Tune in to hear our take on holiday favourites from Joni Mitchell, Eartha Kitt, John Prine, The Band, The Kinks and Gordon...

Georgian Bay Roots #372 December 3rd 2023 (with Kelly) by Georgian Bay Roots

This is Episode 371 of Georgian Bay Roots Radio and today we are pleased to introduce our new host: Lloyd Lemon. Lloyd welcomes us into his world filled with music and musical experiences. Lloyd selected a program today to give an overview of some of his musical influences and range, while maintaining a connection to our Summerfolk roots and introducing some new music. Artists featured include: Da...

Sometimes we like to share great music because of a theme we're trying to build or a show we're looking to promote, but sometimes it's fun to share great music "just because"! This is one of those shows -- join host Kailey Jane Hawkins as she shares a little of this, a little of that, and offers another HUGE welcome to our new host Lloyd Lemon who has his first show NEXT WEEK! Catch it all here! F...

It's wall to wall heaviness of all descriptions, and all local; except for two legendary Canadian punk bands who make the cut because they played Meaford in the 80's! Get into the pit with Sons of Ishmael, Teenage Head, The Forgotten Rebels, Frankie & the Wild Years, Sterling & the Birdwatchers, Blackjaw, Discoverson, JORU, Killing Clarence, Cut Short, Clock Strikes, Disscontent, Cruel Bloom, Ashe...

Some of the headliners of Summerfolk that we've enjoyed over the years.

This week on the show we're playing the interview between this show's founder, Jon Farmer, and Juno-award winning Summerfolk alumnus Julian Taylor! Recorded live at Summerfolk 48 this past August, tune in to hear some thoughtful questions and answers, live music, and a wonderful conversation.

It's the Halloween..."ish" episode of Georgian Bay Roots Radio! This week on the show join host Kailey Jane Hawkins for some holiday-appropriate tunes -- no tricks, only musical treats for you in this week's show! Featuring tracks by Cara Luft, Danny Michel, The JD Edwards Band, De Temps Antan, Kae Shelby, Bahamas, The AB3, The Krueger Band, Dandelioness, Matt Epp, Ambre McLean and Motes and Oats!

**Rebroadcast from Oct 16 2022 Tune in to hear acts coming to local stages, appearing in chronological order over the next two months. Part salute to a few of the venues (Heartwood, Rrampt's Highfive, Meaford Hall and Grace United) bringing life to the community and part celebration of acts gracing their boards: By Divine Right, Culture Reject, Brianna McGowan, The Elmer Iseler Singers, Richard La...

Georgian Bay Roots #364 October 8th 2023 (with Kelly) by Georgian Bay Roots

Here it is! This week on the show we're playing the interview conducted by this show's founder, Jon Farmer, when he had a chance to sit down with the legendary Loreena McKennitt at the Sharing Circle on Saturday morning during Summerfolk. It's a conversation not to be missed...check it out here! #loreenamckennitt

Summer's End might be here, but that doesn't mean we have to stop thinking about Summerfolk and the amazing music we hear at festivals like it! This week on the show join host Kailey Jane Hawkins as she shares "discovery tracks" from her six years behind the mic here at Georgian Bay Roots. Tune in to hear tracks by Windborne, Fred Penner, Matt Epp, Serena Ryder, John Prine, Wesli, Marshall Veroni,...

Georgian Bay Roots dedicates a whole episode to the life and music of Richard Laviolette (1982-2023). Being the show that spins the music made and played by your neighbours in Grey/Bruce and seeing as Rich grew up on a beef farm in Tara and is remembered fondly by friends and family throughout the region, GBR's playlist runs the gamut from Rich's releases back in 2005 to 2017's Taking the Long Way...

Georgian Bay Roots #360 September 10th 2023 (with Kelly) by Georgian Bay Roots

It came, it happened, and it was absolutely wonderful. Summerfolk 48 is in the books and it was fantastic -- join host Kailey Jane Hawkins as she basks in that glorious post-Summerfolk glow and shares everything she can in the hour she has...there will be more to come in future shows for sure. This year's festival was truly one for the books. Featuring tracks by Angelique Francis, Pete Seeger, Ser...

Press play and prepare yourself for a deep dive into the sounds of Summerfolk 48. On this episode: The Lee Boys, Le Winston Band, Shred Kelly, Angelique Francis, Wesli, Windborne, The Alison Lupton Band, Jocelyn Pettit & Ellen Gira, The Pairs, Marshall Veroni, Paige Warner, Grier Coppins and Simon Dawes!

Georgian Bay Roots, August 13th, 2023 Episode #356 (with Kelly) by Georgian Bay Roots

This week's installment is SUMMERFOLK - Then and Now! It features the music of performers from Summerfolks past and present including: the The Duhks (theme); David Wiffen; Matt Andersen; Tom Rush; Angelique Francis; Rory Block; Mimi Obonsawin; Loreena McKennitt; Kailey Jane Hawkins; and Stan Rogers.

This week on Georgian Bay Roots Radio we're celebrating the women of folk and roots -- those talented musicians who live among us, perform at our festival, locally and beyond. Featuring tracks by Alysha Brilla, Baskery, Eve Goldberg, Dala, Paige Warner, Serena Ryder, Coco Love Alcorn, Loreena McKennitt, Irish Mythen, Amanda Rheaume, the Good Lovelies, Suzie Vinnick, Amy Speace and Amber Mitchell!

Press play to hear a height of summer dance party extravaganza featuring remixes, bootlegs and blends by Owen Sound's own DJ Strobe. It's the only time you're ever going to hear David Bowie, Aaliyah, Blind Melon, Prince, Daft Punk, INXS, Spandau Ballet, Patrice Rushen and Billie Eilish on Georgian Bay Roots! DJ Strobe has been rocking the decks since the mid 80's, hosts a spot on New York's Mix93...