Phil’s Inn

Broadcasting from amidst a practise demonstration downtown, Brad decides to air tunes appropriate to the loudly banging of war drums this week . . . 

In spite of this morning's news about Trump and Venezuela, Brad decides to side-step the pit of despair and cynicism gaping in front of us and play things that bring a smile to our faces.  

At year end, Brad knows that though he can't offer hope, he can give comfort with his favourite cover version of 2025 . . . and a few things from du cinema . . .

With the weather dark, dank, dismal, and deary, Brad decides to set-up at the famed Phil's Inn Christmas Market and play some Yuletide tunes, something old, something new, and something blue . . . BTW - this great picture is the work of Paul Lewis, loyal supporter/listener of CIUT 89.5 FM and fellow Cabbagetowner. Remember - "the thrill of hope, the weary world rejoices" . . . Happy Holidays !!!!!

Brad sets up at the local shopping mall, succeeding in high-jacking the mall's Muzak system for a brief moment, and bumping into old friend, Christel Bartelse, who tells us about her upcoming Christmas extravaganza . . . she brought her smile and breezy personality . . .  

With yet another dark, dreary, dank, and dismal day and mood as gray as the clouds, Brad decides to just relax by the fireplace and drink Ovaltine . . .

On a dark, dank, dismal, and dreary November afternoon, Toronto Blues Legend Paul James drops into the Inn and tell stories about him and Bob Dylan, Willy DeVille, and Bo Diddley. A splendid time was had by all . . .

Join us for the station's Annual Fall Fundraising Drive. Brad is joined by Board of Directors members, Peter Rowe and his lovely wife, Carol, Henry Lewis, past programmer and regular listener Steve Russell, and Dr. Mouth. If you are a regular downloader of the station's podcasts, maybe think about making a donation . . .  

Long a favourite at the Inn, Old Man Luedecke drops by for a visit and helps Brad pronounce his last name . . . 

With the weather at the Inn this week being so dank, dark, dismal, and deary, Brad decides to build a big fire in the fireplace, get some Ovaltine, his MacGregor wool socks, and his thermal Stanfields, and just take it relatively easy for a change. Later on, Bruce Coughlan from the West Coast Celtic band, Tiller's Folly, makes a pre-recorded visit and pulls up a comfy chair. . . 

This week, Terence Enright, author of Whatever Doesn't Kill You Makes You Horny : Memories of John Franklin Candy, visits the Inn and him and Brad turn into old farts remembering their high school friend . . . 

Leslie-Anne Coles from the Female Eye Film Festival drops in for a short visit and it ALL CANADIAN day at the Inn . . . 

Brad welcomes guitarist extraordinaire Colin Linden to the Inn and then, later esteemed actor, producer, activist Jennifer Podewski drops by to talk about the Female Eye Film Festival. It's good to have guests . . .  

American guitarist, singer-songwriter Luke Winslow-King comes for a visit and we chat about his processes - writing and preforming, plus play a few of his incredible songs . . . 

This week we have a shorten version of the Inn due to a Varsity Blues football game . . . 

Brad and and a few Inn associates man the Phil's Inn Booth at the CNE, hawking t-shirts, throw pillows, and key chains. Drop by and say hello . . . 

Brad sets up the Phil's Inn booth just outside the Midway at the CNE. He is selling Phil's inn t-shirts, keychains, placemats, throw pillow, and water-based tattoos . . . and so much more . . . 

A lazy, sunny day at the Inn . . . Brad is out in the Meditation Garden and all is well with the world . . . 

Brad is drafted to perform Front Desk duties when the Inn gets super crowded over the long weekend. He doesn't get a chance to enjoy the Water Regatta at the Phil's Inn Waterfront . . . 

Esteemed musicians/composers Tony Quarrington and Paul Corey visit the Inn and we talk a bit about Norm Hacking, his music and his legacy and his birthday . . . 

Brad, suffering from acute Trump Exhaustion Syndrome, decides to use the employees' climate controlled and simulated geodesic dome to balance things out . . . chakras and cheese . . . 

with the weather just too darned hot, Brad escapes to the beach with lapping waves, cool beverages, and 147 sunscreen.

Ken and Chris Whitely visit the Inn and we talk about jug band music, the blues, Toronto music scene in the early 60s, gospel music, and cabbages and kings . . . a splendid time was had by all . . . 

in acknowledgment of the generous and affirming donations to CIUT 89.5 FM Spring Fundraising Drive, Brad decides to kill the jibber-jabber and just let the music flow . . . kinda like mix tapes . . .

Thanks to Peter Stamp, Steve Fruitman, Michael Booth of Hugh's Room, chanteuse Beverly Taft, Mike Tadros, Peter Rowe, and Arman, the guy from the Board, and all the donors who took time, effort, and money in supporting an island of audio independence - CUIT 89.5 FM.