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by Dan St.Yves
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Dan St.Yves' "Roots Resonator": Scott Cook
My introduction to the musical world of Scott Cook was enhanced by surfing through his social media sites. He is certainly a gifted writer - open and honest, capable of crafting insightful lyrics that convey that honesty, and he shows an easy flair for humour that I also quite enjoyed…
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Dan St.Yves' "Roots Resonator": Dala
A follow-up to a 2014 email interview, I catch up with the latest goings-on with Dala from one-half of the group, Amanda Walther. Together with Sheila Carabine they have graced some of the most impressive musical and festival stages, not only on their own but with some rather legendary artists.…
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Dan St.Yves' "Roots Resonator": The Slocan Ramblers, 2019
It feels short looking at the running time, but this phone interview with the bassist from The Slocan Ramblers covers a lot of ground - between chatting about their music and influences, and the big tour they are on (at the time of this interview). We also touch on the fact this was just days…
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Dan St.Yves' "Roots Resonator": Oliver The Crow
Oliver The Crow is a critically-acclaimed collaboration between singers/songwriters/musicians Kaitlyn Raitz and Ben Plotnick that has caught the attention of NPR, and others. In this phone conversation with Mr. Plotnick, I try and cover the background of Oliver The Crow, via his own arching…
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Dan St.Yves' "Roots Resonator": Earle & Coffin
These two gentlemen might be a bit early in their careers as of this interview, but Nick Earle & Joe Coffin are already nabbing top awards, nominations, and prestigious appearances at some of the most impressive blues events in North America. Earle & Coffin actually have quite a few years in the...
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Dan St.Yves' "Roots Resonator": The Arrogant Worms 2019
One of the longer running Canadian trios of comedic songwriters and vocalists, The Arrogant Worms have been combining those elements along with a compelling stage presence to entertain audiences far and wide since 1991. From a 2013 blog review I wrote after seeing them perform at The Calgary Folk...
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Dan St.Yves' "Roots Resonator": Rotary Park 2019
Calgary's alternative bluegrass champions Rotary Park meld timeless Americana (or Canadiana - that's a thing!) sounds with influences from metal and classical music to amazing effect - and have strengthened those musical chops on the road, as well from years of busking around the city. As a young...
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Dan St.Yves' "Roots Resonator": David Francey 2019
There aren't many awards that singer/songwriter/artist David Francey HASN'T snapped up in his career so far, but among them you can count numerous JUNO awards and a John Lennon Songwriting Contest win. That is in addition to high praise from reviewers, critics and peers as well. In this interview...
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Dan St.Yves' "Roots Resonator": Don Amero, 2019
Winnipeg's renaissance man Don Amero has enjoyed a lengthy career arching over country and folk music, but he also branches out into efforts such as his annual Amero Little Christmas, and the speaking engagement series Music As Medicine. Along the way, he has drawn in impressive collaborators as...
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Dan St.Yves' "Roots Resonator": The Tequila Mockingbird Orchestra 2019
Apologies for a few technological challenges on this episode, but overall there's plenty of updates from the talented vocalist and guitarist for The Tequila Mockingbird Orchestra, as he updates listeners on the latest tour and release from this exotic roots band. Kurt Loewen talks about the...
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Dan St.Yves' "Roots Resonator": Son Of Town Hall
If you only ever listen to one of these podcasts (but don't do that - give them all a listen!!), don't miss my time-traveling conversation with Son Of Town Hall's Ben Parker & David Berkeley. Forgive a few drop-offs in the sound, as this was conducted live Hangouts - from here in Calgary, over to...
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Dan St.Yves' "Roots Resonator": Calgary Songsmiths
Along with fellow key components Nancy Laberge and Joni Delaurier (plus a few other dedicated fellow songwriters), Troy Kokol is at the heart of an amazing collective dedicated to encouraging and educating songwriters here in Calgary. Meeting monthly at a coffee shop to offer open mics that shine…
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Dan St.Yves' "Roots Resonator": Belle Plaine
Quite often once the "tape" has stopped rolling, I have ample conversation material from before and after the actual interview that I regret not being able to use. In the case of my interview with Saskatchewan's Belle Plaine, I had enough for another feature - it was entirely a pleasure to find…
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Dan St.Yves' "Roots Resonator": Delta Whiskey 2018
I must confess, I had a lot of fun chatting with this accomplished Calgary fiddler. Scott Duncan has been a fixture with acts like Staggered Pints, Barrage, and Calgary Fiddlers plus he has collaborated with other artists like John Wort Hannam, Matt Patershuk and Ian Tyson. Growing out of a…
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DanSt.Yves' "Roots Resonator": Quartette
Each accomplished both on their own and/or with OTHER collaborations, Caitlin Hanford, Gwen Swick,Cindy Church and Sylvia Tyson form the juggernaut that is Quartette. Stunning vocal harmonies propel their original songs, and reinvent classics they chose to include in their repertoire. In this...
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Dan St.Yves' "Roots Resonator": Lizzy Hoyt
Checking back in after a few years since our last conversation, the award-winning singer/songwriter and Celtic instrumentalist Lizzy Hoyt brings us up to date on her latest projects ahead of a Western Canadian tour. Gifted in her chosen musical path, and comfortably composed in conversation, we...
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Dan St.Yves' "Roots Resonator": Korby Lenker
Re-defining the term "renaissance man", Korby Lenker binds a roots music career with a passion for writing (as in published author), and even writes and produces a charming web series for Vimeo called Morse Code. I caught up with Korby over the phone to talk about some of the high marks along the...
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Dan St.Yves' "Roots Resonator": The Eisenhauers
Despite articulating the relocation from a large Canadian city to a small Canadian town, The Eisenhauers have crafted a haunting, ethereal album in The Road We Once Knew, that sounds like it could have been written and recorded anywhere in the wide world of Americana, folk, roots and blues.…
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Dan St.Yves' "Roots Resonator": Oliver Swain '18
Having had a lengthy and extended conversation with the multi-talented singer/songwriter/instrumentalist Oliver Swain back in 2015, I will confess to being a bit nervous filling my allotted time during this conversation. I need not have worried, we went overtime and I learned more about this...
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Dan St.Yves' "Roots Resonator": Shari Ulrich '18
In my latest feature for The Calgary Folk Club, I chat with the force of musical nature that is Shari Ulrich. From her earliest work with Pied Pumkin String Ensemble, as part of The Hometown Band (Valdy), and on to solo work as well as collaborative ensembles such as UHF, BTU and The High Bar…
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Dan St.Yves' "Roots Resonator": The BelleRegards '18
Blending a wide variety of folk, roots, rockabilly, country and even a bit of world influences, The BelleRegards output that musical stew into tight harmonies, stellar musicianship, and even quite a few catchy hooks for their listeners. Chatting over the phone with Melanie Hilmi & Matthew…
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Dan St.Yves' "Roots Resonator": Rawlins Cross
Rawlins Cross has been part of the fabric of roots and Canadian folk music for decades, bringing an unmistakable blend of their East Coast Celtic roots alongside rugged pop influences. Along the way, they have carved out a faithful fan base that continues to sell out their shows to this day. On...
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Dan St.Yves' "Roots Resonator": Erin Costelo
"Accomplished" is rather apt as a description for the award-winning East Coast singer, songwriter and producer that swims in impressive musical circles, apropos in that she is just an impressive talent herself. In today's conversation with Erin Costelo, we chat about her current U.S. tour, an...
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Dan St.Yves' "Roots Resonator": Jory Nash
If you want to watch someone doing what they love, and/or what they were born to do, find some of Jory Nash's live performance YouTube videos. Better yet, go see him perform live, or buy his music. You'll discover (if you don't already know his work) a gentleman with a deep well of textures and...
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Dan St.Yves' "Roots Resonator": Red Moon Road
I've chatted with members of Winnipeg's Red Moon Road before, and I'll post links to those earlier conversations down below, but you'd be hard pressed to find more gracious and welcoming folks anywhere. Even while out on tour, one of the two Daniels (Jordan) took quite a bit of time to catch me…
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Dan St.Yves' "Roots Resonator": Billy Crockett
The son of church musicians, Billy Crockett has segued from a career in Christian music, to being recently listed as "one of 10 new country artists you need to know" in a Rolling Stone Magazine feature. In our conversation, he chats about the business of music, the structure of sounding like a...
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Dan St.Yves' "Roots Resonator": Perla Batalla
Decades ago, I discovered music on my parents' living room floor, diverse offerings from their own different tastes. Perla Batalla grew up to pay homage to discovering music in her own parents' record store, naming her Discoteca Batalla album after that inspirational introduction. Along the way,...
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Dan St.Yves' "Roots Resonator": Nancy Laberge
I'm going to go out on a limb here and suggest that there will soon be a time where Nancy Laberge is cross-referenced as "Canada's Mary Gauthier", although her original work already stands tall in and of itself. A songwriter of captivating roots, folk and country music, Laberge chats in this...
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Dan St.Yves' "Roots Resonator": James Hill & Anne Janelle
Together with cellist Anne Janelle, ukulele master James Hill keeps traditional sounds of folk and other varied genres fresh with their modern, diverse influences. In this conversation, we talk about how a mandated music program introduced him to his instrument, his development from…
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Dan St.Yves' "Roots Resonator": The Wardens
Talk about living up to your name as artists! This Alberta trio all have worked (one still does) as national park wardens, and their vibrant stories in song reflect the backwoods countryside along with experiences forged from their lengthy careers. Keeping alive the most traditional style of folk...
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Dan St.Yves' "Roots Resonator": John Wort Hannam
The man writes from his heart, and speaks just as warmly and enthusiastically from the same place. Whether he is chatting about his songwriting craft (with insight from the unlikeliest of prompts), the inspiration afforded within the residency programs at Banff Centre, or his upcoming new album,...
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Dan St.Yves' "Roots Resonator": Steve Pineo
Since moving to Alberta several years ago, I quickly became familiar with Calgary's musical chameleon Steve Pineo. Steve's career hasn't been limited in any capacity by size or scope. I've seen him live in an R & B big band, a blues band, a trio and solo. He's been part of The Co-Dependents, an...
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Dan St.Yves' "Roots Resonator": The Travelling Mabels
Between them all, there is an ACMA award for "Group Of The Year", a 2012 nomination for CCMA Keyboard Player Of The Year, and many more accolades and career milestones. There are also connections to top Canadian artists like Shania Twain, Tom Jackson, Johnny Reid, and Gord Bamford - to name but a...
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Dan St.Yves' "Roots Resonator": Jason MacDonald 2017
Plucking observed or personally experienced snippets from his life in Cape Breton, and inserting those into his songs that further illustrate life in that part of Canada, Jason MacDonald has garnered a vast assortment of nominations and awards, even as far as an honourable mention in 2010 from…
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Dan St.Yves' "Roots Resonator": Joe Jencks 2017
Always great to catch up with an artist of Joe Jencks' calibre. Along with an ongoing solo career extending his top-in-category rankings on music charts, his collaborations have included the similarly acclaimed 8-year trio Brother Sun. I caught up with Joe by phone while he was on the road - over...
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Dan St.Yves' "Roots Resonator": Jeffery Straker
Catching up again for the first time in a few years, this feature focuses on Jeffery's newest release Dirt Road Confessional. Filled with the wide variety of musical styles that shape the Straker sound, those diverse influences are guided along with this recording by a galaxy of top-notch...
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Dan St.Yves' "Roots Resonator": Lion Bear Fox
Three powerful voices joined together to create compelling alt-folk/roots music with alternately powerful rhythms, and captivating ballads. Today's episode is my conversation with The Lion - Christopher Arruda about the band's beginnings, what they've been up to recently, and their spectacular…
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Dan St.Yves' "Roots Resonator": Chris Ronald, 2017
In this episode, I catch up once again with Vancouver-based songwriter Chris Ronald. Chris has just released his latest album"Fragments", which we discuss in detail - as well as upcoming tour plans. "Fragments" features reflective tracks like "Sons Of Summer", and driving, Celtic infused sounds…
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Dan St.Yves' "Roots Resonator": Kevin Bennett
In this wide-ranging interview with Australian roots musician Kevin Bennett (Kevin Bennett & The Flood, Bennett Bowtell Urquhart), I discover more than I had unearthed in my homework ahead of the feature, including his recent collaboration with Lyn Bowtell and Felicity Urquhart (he's planning on...
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Dan St.Yves' "Roots Resonator": Gabrielle Papillon, September 2017
Halifax-based singer and songwriter Gabrielle Papillon will be releasing her sixth album Keep The Fire, mid-October 2017. In this phone interview, we talk about that new album, her prior work, and how those combined works have expanded the depth of her sound. Along the way, we talk briefly about...
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Dan St.Yves' "Roots Resonator": Carter Felker, September, 2017
A free-wheeling conversation with Alberta roots songwriter Carter Felker, on his career to date. He keeps busy throughout Alberta from his base in Calgary, even appearing at The Calgary Folk Festival in 2016. We chat about his cd/digital download Everyday Life, his musical influences, and more!
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ThatDanGuy's Podcast: Ginger St. James '16
Ginger St. James channels a wide swath of influences, funnelling them out in an intoxicating blend of roots, country, and rockabilly for her sound. Original, yet authentic. I caught up with her ahead of her western Canadian tour swing, and we discussed her latest release on Busted Flat Records…
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ThatDanGuy's Podcast: The Doll Sisters '16
Hailing from Rocky Mountain House, sisters Shelby & Jenna Leigh are The Doll Sisters, proponents of modern Celtic sounds. Think Ann & Nancy Wilson of Heart fronting a Rankin Sisters session... In a relatively short career so far, the ladies have been awarded the 2015 Edmonton Folk Music…
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ThatDanGuy's Podcast: Corin Raymond '16
Corin Raymond takes songwriting seriously, and it certainly shows in his latest release "Hobo Jungle Fever Dreams". Textured stories, grand adventure, and keen observations, but not surprising given his inspiration for writing, listening to stories his father read to him for years. In this...
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ThatDanGuy's Podcast: Murray Kinsley & Wicked Grin '16
Murray Kinsley & Wicked Grin have a knack for garnering awards. The band received the 2014 Maple Blues Award for Best New Group, and Shame On Me was named Best Canadian Blues Rock Album of 2014 and 2015 by The Blues Underground Network. Bassist Leigh-Anne Stanton recently received the 2015 Maple...
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ThatDanGuy's Podcast: David Roth '16
David Roth has connected with audiences far and wide with his music. In one case a song has even left our planet - "Rocket Science" went up on the Space Shuttle Atlantis in May, 2009! He's an award-winning songwriter, a singer, as well as a workshop leader and an instructor. I caught with him…
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ThatDanGuy's Podcast: The Young Novelists '16
Husband and wife Graydon James and Laura Spink comprise The Young Novelists, an exciting roots duo that can on occasion grow to include a few more members. I described at least one of their songs as Jeff Lynne meets Wilco, but they truly add a wide variety of sounds and influences to their sound…
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ThatDanGuy's Podcast: Sam Baker '16
In February of 2013, I had my first opportunity to see the amazing storyteller and grace-sharing songwriter that is Austin's Sam Baker perform live. With no less a pairing than Nashville songwriting Hall of Famer Gretchen Peters & Barry Walsh! I'll be seeing him live again soon, and he spent a…
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ThatDanGuy's Podcast: Mary Gauthier '16
Mary Gauthier's Wikipedia page (which she confirms in this interview speaks pretty accurately to her life and career) has plenty of bleak entries for her early life, but music helped turn that around. More than turn it around, she has come to be known as one of the best songwriters you're likely…
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ThatDanGuy's Podcast: Jayme Stone '16
Banjoist, composer and instigator Jayme Stone threads together influences he has collected from around the globe to build another, even more vibrant musical world. With his most current Lomax Project (nominated for a 2016 JUNO Award), he introduces world music into traditional folk songs that go...
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