Georgian Bay Roots

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 Scenic City on the other side of the world, in another time in the form of Loose Lion before ending things on precisely the right notes with Beverly Glenn Copeland's 'Ever New' and Funkadelic's 'Wake Up'!

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; Susan Aglukark; Dave Gunning; Lunch at Allen’s; Barenaked Ladies; David Myles; Matt Andersen; The Good Lovelies; The Barra MacNeil’s; Bruce Cockburn; Colin James & The Little Big Band; Robbie Robertson; Rose Cousins, and Blue Rodeo.

"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, Bahamas, The Pairs, Matt Andersen, Joni Mitchell, Shane Pendergast, Gordon Lightfoot, Serena Ryder, The O'Pears, David Hawkins, David Hartt, Mat Epp, Mimi O'Bonsawin and The Good Lovelies!

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 Lightfoot, new lyrics of Jon's for an old melody, sing along with us to Jingle Bells and White Christmas and cozy up to hear a Kemble Christmas story penned and recited by Kelly Babcock. Bonus tracks, an earworm from String Driven Thing and a holiday themed folk ramble from the Incredible String Band.

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: Dave Edmunds; John Gorka; Blackie & The Rodeo Kings; William Prince & Serena Ryder; Matt Andersen; Rose Cousins; Odetta; Elisapie; The Fortunate Ones; Lunch at Allen’s; Gunning & Cormier; The Skydiggers; and Arlo Guthrie..

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! Featuring tracks by The Walkervilles, Deep Blue Honey, Peter Paul and Mary, Serena Ryder, Karla Bonoff, Danny Michel, Steve Poltz, Eric Nagler, The Small Glories, Jeremy Fisher, Christine Lavin, Matt Andersen and a brand new track from the Good Lovelies!

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, Ashed, Generation Hexed and Aerial!

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 Laviolette, Bryan Leckie & Corrie Martindill, Tim Harrison, Amber May and Michael Kaeshammer. To round out the show, some ear worms with local connections courtesy of Simply Saucer, Fuzzy Love (pictured), String Driven Thing and Lovin' Spoonful. Enjoy!

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, Danny Michel, Our Shotgun Wedding, Wendi Hunter, Bill Monahan, Justin Burgess, Larry Andreas Jensen & Rob Rolfe, and introducing Summerfolk Youth Discoveries - The Road to Summerfolk winner Charlie Taylor-Gillespie!

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 Home, with 6 albums worth of material in between! Along with trying to tell Rich's story now that he's gone, Georgian Bay Roots invites to you to join us in celebrating the life and music of one of our neighbours: prolific songwriter and performer extraordinaire, Rich Laviolette.

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, Serena Ryder, Dave Gunning, Julian Taylor, Loreena McKennitt, Scott Cook, Windborne, Matt Andersen, Le Winston Band, Redfox and Meteor Heist!

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!