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Push Play Cafe

Push Play Cafe lays down the tracks of our lives -  an eclectic program celebrating global roots, rock, blues, soul, acoustic, and folk-inspired music, highlighting both emerging and established songwriters from the last century. With a warm, story-driven tone and a curated soundscape, it’s been described as “music from the roots up”.

  1. 45

    The Rainbow Bridge

    The Rainbow Bridge is about the relationship we have with our pets as often one of the closest bonds that we will form in our lives. 

  2. 44

    Equus Caballus

    Equus Caballus - the horse - poetry in motion, is a presentation of songs about horses that reflect their bond of friendship with humans.

  3. 43

    Songs From the Susan Anne

    Songs From the Susan Anne reflects on summers in the family cabin in the Wasatch Mountains of Utah.  Evening entertainment consisted of card and board games and sitting around the living room singing songs by the light of the fireplace. 

  4. 42

    North Country Fair - Day 1 of 4

    North Country Fair - this episode is the opening day of an on-line fantasy fair featuring some of our favourite artists in an all-Canadian line-up, and well, we are north of the 49th and we love living in this Country. 

  5. 41

    North Country Fair - Day 2 of 4

    North Country Fair continues with the second of a 4 part on-line fantasy festival featuring some of our favourite artists in an all-Canadian line-up, and well, we are north of the 49th and we love living in this Country. 

  6. 40

    North Country Fair - Day 3 of 4

    North Country Fair continues with the third of a 4 part on-line fantasy festival featuring some of our favourite artists in an all-Canadian line-up, and well, we are north of the 49th and we love living in this Country. 

  7. 39

    North Country Fair - Day 4 of 4

    North Country Fair brings this four part on-line fantasy festival to a close as we continue to feature some of our favourite artists in an all-Canadian line-up, and well, we are north of the 49th and we love living in this Country. 

  8. 38

    The COVID Collection - Part 1 of 8

    Sleepsongs is the opening episode in the 8 part series called COVID Kids and Companions where we celebrate a few of the positive things that came out of COVID as we serve up a virtual cornucopia of creature companions.  

  9. 37

    The COVID Collection - Part 2 of 8

    Dogs is the second episode in the 8 part series called COVID Kids and Companions where we celebrate a few of the positive things that came out of COVID as we serve up a virtual cornucopia of creature companions.  

  10. 36

    The COVID Collection - Part 3 of 8

    Cats is the third episode in the 8 part series called COVID Kids and Companions where we celebrate a few of the positive things that came out of COVID as we serve up a virtual cornucopia of creature companions.  

  11. 35

    The COVID Collection - Part 4 of 8

    Sleepsongs 2 is the fourth episode in the 8 part series called COVID Kids and Companions where we celebrate a few of the positive things that came out of COVID as we serve up a virtual cornucopia of creature companions.  

  12. 34

    The COVID Collection - Part 5 of 8

    Dogs 2 is the fifth episode in the 8 part series called COVID Kids and Companions where we celebrate a few of the positive things that came out of COVID as we serve up a virtual cornucopia of creature companions.  

  13. 33

    The COVID Collection - Part 6 of 8

    Cats 2 is the sixth episode in the 8 part series called COVID Kids and Companions where we celebrate a few of the positive things that came out of COVID as we serve up a virtual cornucopia of creature companions.  

  14. 32

    The COVID Collection - Part 7 of 8

    Sleepsongs 3 is the seventh episode in the 8 part series called COVID Kids and Companions where we celebrate a few of the positive things that came out of COVID as we serve up a virtual cornucopia of creature companions.  

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    The COVID Collection - Part 8 of 8

    Other Animals is the final episode in the 8 part series called COVID Kids and Companions where we celebrate a few of the positive things that came out of COVID as we serve up a virtual cornucopia of creature companions.  

  16. 30

    Father's Day

    Father is a protector, a provider and a schoolmaster of a thousand different subjects.He is the one who picks you up when you fall, dusts you off, and then puts you back on your feet and tells you to try again.  An ordinary man, trying to do extraordinary things.This show is dedicated to all the fathers around the world. 

  17. 29

    Mother's Day

    This show is a collection of show tunes to demonstrate this effect on us.And we would like to dedicate this show to those who Dedicate their lives to making US feel better, to be happy.   A dedication to our first ‘Best Friends’ — our Moms.So put on your Sunday clothes and join us today for a trip aboard the “Broadway    Express” and a joyride of songs.All Aboard...

  18. 28

    Aotearoa - Part 1 of 2

    Aotearoa is the contemporary Maori language name for New Zealand - land of the long white cloud.  It is home to the biggest ethnic Polynesian population in the world.May wife and I had the pleasure of travelling close to 5000 kilometres on the roads, trails and waters of Aotearoa including North Island, South Island and Stewart Island. Spectacular view scapes were literally everywhere. Maori is the second official language and the people are very proud of the land they care for.This program is part 1 of 2 and will share some of the music we learned about on our travels.

  19. 27

    Aotearoa - Part 2 of 2

    Aotearoa is the contemporary Maori language name for New Zealand - land of the long white cloud.  This program is the second of two parts and continues to share some of the music from recent travels to that beautiful country.

  20. 26

    Laura Smith Tribute

    Laura Smith moved many people in her life and it was a sad day in early March 2020 when she passed away, leaving us all a legacy of beautiful songs and stories to enjoy for years to come.This musical journey will feature selections from five of her albums and a few stories to round out her contributions to the global music library.

  21. 25

    The Bond Collection - Part 1 of 3

    We begin with the first of 3 episodes as we will weave our way through 6 decades of the songs and instrumentals that make up the James Bond musical universe.

  22. 24

    The Bond Collection - Part 2 of 3

    We continue with the second of 3 episodes as we weave our way through 6 decades of the songs and instrumentals that make up the James Bond musical universe.

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    The Bond Collection - Part 3 of 3

    This show is the third and final episode where we celebrate the music of the James Bond franchise. 

  24. 22

    C2C2C - Nunavut

    Nunavut, is the fourteenth and final episode in the series debut of Coast2Coast2Coast presenting the new recorded music of emerging and established Canadian artists across genres from each province and territory. 

  25. 21

    C2C2C - Northwest Territories

    Northwest Territories, is the thirteenth of 14 episodes in the series Coast2Coast2Coast presenting the new recorded music of emerging and established Canadian artists across genres from each province and territory. 

  26. 20

    C2C2C - Manitoba

    Manitoba, is the twelfth of 14 episodes in the series Coast2Coast2Coast presenting the new recorded music of emerging and established Canadian artists across genres from each province and territory. 

  27. 19

    C2C2C - Quebec

    Quebec, is the eleventh of 14 episodes in the series Coast2Coast2Coast presenting the new recorded music of emerging and established Canadian artists across genres from each province and territory. 

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    C2C2C - Nova Scotia

    Nova Scotia, is the tenth of 14 episodes in the series Coast2Coast2Coast presenting the new recorded music of emerging and established Canadian artists across genres from each province and territory. 

  29. 17

    C2C2C - Saskatchewan

    Saskatchewan, is the ninth of 14 episodes in the series Coast2Coast2Coast presenting the new recorded music of emerging and established Canadian artists across genres from each province and territory. 

  30. 16

    C2C2C - New Brunswick

    New Brunswick, is the eighth of 14 episodes in the series Coast2Coast2Coast presenting the new recorded music of emerging and established Canadian artists across genres from each province and territory. 

  31. 15

    C2C2C - Ontario

    Ontario, is the seventh of 14 episodes in the series Coast2Coast2Coast presenting the new recorded music of emerging and established Canadian artists across genres from each province and territory. 

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    C2C2C - British Columbia

    British Columbia, is the sixth of 14 episodes in the series Coast2Coast2Coast presenting the new recorded music of emerging and established Canadian artists across genres from each province and territory. 

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    C2C2C - Yukon

    Yukon, is the fifth of 14 episodes in the series Coast2Coast2Coast presenting the new recorded music of emerging and established Canadian artists across genres from each province and territory. 

  34. 12

    C2C2C - PEI

    PEI - Prince Edward Island, is the fourth of 14 episodes in the series Coast2Coast2Coast presenting the new recorded music of emerging and established Canadian artists across genres from each province and territory. 

  35. 11

    The Wrecking Crew

    This episode, The Wrecking Crew, is the second of a two part series featuring the two most successful bands in recording history in terms of #1 hits.  

  36. 10

    The Funk Brothers

    This episode The Funk Brothers, is the first part of a two part series featuring the two most successful bands in recording history in terms of #1 hits.   

  37. 9

    Swing'n'Scats

    This episode Swing 'n' Scats, features vocal improvisation done with wordless vocables, nonsense syllables or without words at all - where the singer uses their voice as another instrument in the orchestra, rather than as a speaking medium.   

  38. 8

    Up Where We Belong - Part 2 of 2

    This episode, Up Where We Belong - Part 2 of 2 - continues a special recognizing National Indigenous Peoples Day and the rich history, heritage, resilience and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Metis.

  39. 7

    Up Where We Belong - Part 1 of 2

    This episode, Up Where We Belong - Part 1 of 2 - is a special recognizing National Indigenous Peoples Day and the rich history, heritage, resilience and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Metis. 

  40. 6

    Women of Africa

    This episode Women of Africa, visits the birthplace of music with the first drums, reed instruments and singing of songs. Those first singers were probably women, singing the first lullabies trying to sooth their newborn children with the sound of our roots.   On this show you will hear: Angelique Kidjo, Judith Sephuma, Sibongile Khumalo, Kaissa, Aster Aweke, Dobet Gnahoré, Women of Mambazo, Maria de Barros, Souad Massi, Tarika, Nawal and Khadja Nin with instrumental intro and exit by Baka Beyond with Creation from the album Sogo. 

  41. 5

    C2C2C - Alberta

    Alberta, is the third of 14 episodes in the series Coast2Coast2Coast presenting the new recorded music of emerging and established Canadian artists across genres from each province and territory. 

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    C2C2C - Newfoundland Labrador

    Newfoundland Labrador, is the second of 14 episodes in the series Coast2Coast2Coast presenting the new recorded music of emerging and established Canadian artists across genres from each province and territory. 

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    AIR Montserrat

    This episode AIR Montserrat, offers up a taste of some of the work that came from this independent studio built at the foothills of the Soufiere Hills volcano, which provided a unique backdrop that would play a significant role in its eventual closure. 

  44. 2

    Martin Luther King Tribute

    This episode Together We Can Be the Dream - A Tribute to Martin Luther King Jr. - is part of a series on Peace.  On this show you will hear: Dion, RoJ Light, Curtis Mayfield, Michael Kiwanuka, Brian and Thomas Owens, The Black Pumas, Marvin Gaye, The Black Violins, DJ Tom Clay, Bishop Paul S Morton with the Greater St. Stephen Mass Choir and Marcel Dupre. 

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    C2C2C - Canada

    This is the Introductory show launching a new series called Coast2Coast2Coast. It is the first of 14 episodes presenting the new recorded music of emerging and established Canadian artists across genres. This show features one artist from each province and territory across the land. 

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Push Play Cafe lays down the tracks of our lives -  an eclectic program celebrating global roots, rock, blues, soul, acoustic, and folk-inspired music, highlighting both emerging and established songwriters from the last century. With a warm, story-driven tone and a curated soundscape, it’s been described as “music from the roots up”.

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Push Play Cafe lays down the tracks of our lives -  an eclectic program celebrating global roots, rock, blues, soul, acoustic, and folk-inspired music, highlighting both emerging and established songwriters from the last century. With a warm, story-driven tone and a curated soundscape, it’s been...

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