This is the April 21, 2024 edition of Georgian Bay Roots Radio, hosted by Lloyd Lemon. In this episode Lloyd presents music inspired by live shows by RPR, Sue Foley, Colin Linden, and Shawn Kellerman. These experiences are supplemented by connections with other summerfolk artists, new music, and new to him music that he’s experienced over the past …

Georgian Bay Roots #391 April 14 2024 (with Kelly) by Georgian Bay Rootsעל ידי Georgian Bay Roots

They say "April showers bring May flowers"...host Kailey Jane Hawkins is embracing this rainy week we've had here in Grey/Bruce and spinning all kinds of tracks about rain, new music from your friends and neighbours, and music from Summerfolk alumni and Youth Discoveries winners of years past. Catch it all here! Featuring tracks by The Lifers, Larr…

GBR kicks off with a pile of local cuts, past and present, from Murray Powell, Sterling & the Birdwatchers, Milk Fraud, JD Crosstown, Woodworker and Melissa Dawne & the Timebomberz w/ Drew Wright before switching gears to get you up to date on acts coming to town that you won't want to miss: The Stampeders, Zones, Moon King, Moonbean and Souvenirs,…

This is the March 24, 2024 edition of Georgian Bay Roots Radio, hosted by Lloyd Lemon. Lloyd and his wife Anne had the pleasure of visiting Ireland in May of 2023 and in this episode we explore traditional music from Ireland and from artists who carry on the Irish traditions. Artists featured include: The Chieftains; Matt Molloy, Sean Keane, and Ar…

It's the St. Paddy's Day episode. There might be some mention of Ireland in this one.על ידי Georgian Bay Roots

It's taken just over six months to happen: host Kailey Jane Hawkins' Summerfolk wristband finally fell off this week! Take heart -- there are only a few short months until she'll get a new one at Summerfolk 49! This week's show has got a little bit of everything to get you excited for the upcoming music season: tunes from Summerfolk alumni, artists…

Tune in this Sunday for a Georgian Bay Roots episode all about the Great Lakes Jam, a massive music festival that happened one August 20 years ago in Balaclava. The lineup included Spencer Davis, Eric Burdon & the Animals, Steppenwolf, Blue Oyster Cult, Joe Walsh, Rick Derringer, Johnny Winter, Creedence Clearwater Revisited, the B-52s, Cheap Trick…

This is the February 25, 2024 edition of Georgian Bay Roots Radio, hosted by Lloyd Lemon. In this episode we play music to counter the mid-winter blues and celebrate Carnaval and Mardi Gras with music from Quebec, PEI, Louisiana, and New Orleans. Artists featured include: Waylon Thibodeaux; La Bottine Souriante; La Ligue Du Boheur; Vishten; De Temp…

Music made in or played in Grey and Bruce Counties with tracks from around the world, this episode is celebrating All the things that happen in February.על ידי Georgian Bay Roots

Kick off your shoes and make yourself comfortable, this week's episode of Georgian Bay Roots is designed to get you excited for the upcoming festival season, celebrate Valentines Day, and to make you feel at home with some great tunes by Summerfolk alumni as well as some of your own friends and neighbours. Featuring tracks by Bahamas, Suzie Vinnick…

Press play to hear an eclectic mix of acts gracing the streets and stages of Grey Bruce: hear the Bobcat Family Band (feat. Rich Laviolette) take on a Neil Young classic, find out what BA Johnston really thinks about self service machines, mark the Spoons show at the Meaford Hall on your calendars along with Woodworker and Kingo Halla shows at the …

This is the January 28, 2024 edition of Georgian Bay Roots Radio, hosted by Lloyd Lemon. In this first episode of 2024 we look back at some of Lloyd's favourite new music from 2023. Artists featured include: Bruce Cockburn: Jay Linden; Lennie Gallant; Jimmy Buffett; Meredith Moon; Elisapie; Adrian Sutherland; Allison Russell; The Urban Folk Quartet…

Georgian Bay Roots #379 January 21st, 2024 (with Kelly) by Georgian Bay Rootsעל ידי 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 o…

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,…

Georgian Bay Roots #376 December 31 2023 (with Kelly) by Georgian Bay Rootsעל ידי 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; T…

"The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear." -- Buddy The ElfSpreading 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 holi…

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…

Georgian Bay Roots #372 December 3rd 2023 (with Kelly) by Georgian Bay Rootsעל ידי 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 introd…

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 …

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 Sh…

Some of the headliners of Summerfolk that we've enjoyed over the years.על ידי Georgian Bay Roots

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.על ידי Georgian Bay Roots

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, Dandeli…

**Rebroadcast from Oct 16 2022Tune 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, Bria…

Georgian Bay Roots #364 October 8th 2023 (with Kelly) by Georgian Bay Rootsעל ידי 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,…

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 r…

Georgian Bay Roots #360 September 10th 2023 (with Kelly) by Georgian Bay Rootsעל ידי 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.Featur…

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 Rootsעל ידי 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.על ידי Georgian Bay Roots

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 Loveli…

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 sinc…

Georgian Bay Roots #352 July 16 2023 (with Kelly) by Georgian Bay Rootsעל ידי Georgian Bay Roots

This weeks installment is all about work songs: the love of work; the struggle; the joy. Songs by Rita Mac Neil; Matt Andersen; Tim Harrison; Gordon Lightfoot; AnnMarie Rowland; Stan Rogers; David Mallett; Si Kahn; and JP Cormier and Dave Gunning.על ידי Georgian Bay Roots

Things are warming up at Georgian Bay Roots Radio now that the summer season is officially here! This week on the show we've got all kinds of hot tracks to share -- brand new music just released in the last couple of weeks, a few of favourites from familiar friends, and some great stuff that just really deserves some airtime. Sit back, relax with a…

You can count on hearing fresh jams from Beverly Glenn Copeland and Pantayo, theremin enchantress Dorit Chrylser, Victoria Yeh shredding with Art Griffin's Soundchaser, a belated marking of National Indigenous Peoples Day with Jeremy Dutcher and Yo Yo Ma, Meaford's own Culture Reject while they're away on their east coast tour, Petra Haden's take o…

Georgian Bay Roots #348 June 18th 2023, Fathers' Day (with Kelly) by Georgian Bay Rootsעל ידי Georgian Bay Roots

This week is another in my "Just Because" series, playing music "just because" I love it! The show features Bruce Cockburn; The Realmwalkers; Penny Lang; Jason Lang; Mimi Obonsawain; Richard and Mimi Farina; Marianne Girard; and Jane Siberry with KD Lang.על ידי Georgian Bay Roots

Festival and "summer show" season is upon us!! This week on Georgian Bay Roots Radio join host Kailey Jane Hawkins as she spins tunes from artists playing at Mariposa 2023, music from artists playing Summerfolk 48, songs from artists performing at Harbour Nights and the Music at the Market series here in Owen Sound, AND some brand new tracks hot of…

Georgian Bay Roots says goodbye to May 2023 by reaching for a Gordon Lightfoot deep cut about "the high side of the Bay" and the legendary Stars on 54 reboot of his 'If You Could Read My Mind'. We share some big news from the Beverly Glenn Copeland camp + his new single and talk up local appearances by Daniel Lanois, Jeremy Dutcher and The Sadies b…

Georgian Bay Roots #344 May 21 2023 (with Kelly) by Georgian Bay Rootsעל ידי Georgian Bay Roots

This week's show looks at the human voice and acapella singing. It features Windborne; The Watersons; Gordon Lightfoot; Ojibway Square Dance; Home Free; The Nylons; Emmylou Harris, Gillian Welch and Alison Krauss; Lou Killen; Kathy Keknek and Janet Aglukkaq; The Young Tradition; and Stan Rogers.על ידי Georgian Bay Roots

This week on Georgian Bay Roots Radio we're talking about local music, upcoming shows like the Paisley Blues Festival, we're spinning tracks from artists coming to Summerfolk 48 this August, and we feature a very special tribute to the legendary artist Gordon Lightfoot, offered by the wonderful Steve Poltz. You can catch it all here! Featuring trac…