Calgary Folk Music Festival Podcast

CFMF Podcast: Upcoming concert series: Amelia Curran

info@calgaryfolkfest.com (Calgary Folk Music Festival) — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 16:58:04 -0600

Calgary Folk Music Festival's Artistic Associate Kenna Burima talks to Amelia Curran for her upcoming Calgary show with Brock Geiger Sept 26 at Local 522. See calgaryfolkfest.com for more details.

CFMF Podcast: Veteran Folkies: Ferron, Dick Gaughan and Nancy White

info@calgaryfolkfest.com (Calgary Folk Music Festival) — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 21:54:25 -0600

The Calgary Folk Music Festival is known for presenting young cutting edge talent on stage at Prince’s Island Park, but there’s also a strong contingent of veterans performing at the festival this year.
Eric Rosenbaum samples music from three influential singer-songwriters visiting the 2009 festival: Ferron, Dick Gaughan and Nancy White.

CFMF Podcast: New favourites: Tom Fun Orchestra, Bellowhead and LeE HARVeY OsMOND.

info@calgaryfolkfest.com (Calgary Folk Music Festival) — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:28:21 -0600

It never fails. You go to the Calgary Folk Festival intent on seeing your favourites, and you encounter artists you have never heard of that become your new favourites. On this podcast, Eric Rosenbaum features three new bands (new to most of us anyway) – two Canadian and one English – that are bound to steal the show at this year’s festival: Tom Fun Orchestra, Bellowhead, LeE HARVeY OsMOND.

CFMF Podcast: Road Warriors Part II

info@calgaryfolkfest.com (Calgary Folk Music Festival) — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 11:02:19 -0600

Artistic Director Kerry Clarke interviews 2009 Festival artists for their road stories. This episode: Emily Wells, Andrew Whiteman of Apostle of Hustle, Carolyn Mark.

CFMF Podcast: Road Warriors Part I

info@calgaryfolkfest.com (Calgary Folk Music Festival) — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 10:59:51 -0600

Artistic Director Kerry Clarke interviews 2009 Festival artists for their road stories. This episode: Justin Rutledge and Jason Wilson.

CFMF Podcast: Profile on the Persuasions

info@calgaryfolkfest.com (Calgary Folk Music Festival) — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 11:37:10 -0600

Part two of a two-part series on the African-American vocal tradition, featuring a discussion with James Coldon Hayes aka Jimmy Hayes. Produced by Artistic Director Kerry Clarke.

CFMF Podcast: Profile on the Sojourners

info@calgaryfolkfest.com (Calgary Folk Music Festival) — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 11:37:13 -0600

Part one of a two-part series on the African-American vocal tradition, featuring a discussion with Marcus Mosely. Produced by Artistic Director Kerry Clarke.

CFMF Podcast: Special guest Jon Langford of the Mekons

info@calgaryfolkfest.com (Calgary Folk Music Festival) — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 11:37:17 -0600

The Mekon's Jon Langford reminisces about the early days, introduces you to the Mekons and plays some tunes.

CFMF Podcast: Profile on Mark Berube and the Patriotic Few

info@calgaryfolkfest.com (Calgary Folk Music Festival) — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 10:03:03 -0600

This episode features Mark Berube and the Patriotic Few discussing the genius of Paul Simon, musical colonialism and the end of the world. Also features selections from his latest album What the Boat Gave the River. Produced by Kenna Burima

CFMF Podcast: Profile on Akron/Family

info@calgaryfolkfest.com (Calgary Folk Music Festival) — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 09:52:41 -0600

This episode features interviews with Dana Janssen of the Akron/Family discussing among other things his definition of folk music and Calgary musician Clea Foofat talking about her psychedelic vision (without drugs) will listening to their album Love is Simple. Produced by Kenna Burima

CFMF Podcast: Buzz Job! The True Story of Cal Cavendish

info@calgaryfolkfest.com (Calgary Folk Music Festival) — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 13:27:29 -0700

Kenna Burima profiles the festival's upcoming presentation of Buzz Job! with interviews with Cal Cavendish, Kris Demeanor and David van Belle, and musical excerpts from the show.

CFMF Podcast: Profile on Aimee Mann

info@calgaryfolkfest.com (Calgary Folk Music Festival) — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 09:50:20 -0600

CFMF staff and CJSW dj Kenna Burima profiles Aimee Mann, who, Over a wide-ranging 25-year independent career, this songwriter and actress pens superbly-crafted, literate songs embodied by poetic regret and ironic observation.

CFMF Podcast: Profile on Los Straightjackets and Big Sandy

info@calgaryfolkfest.com (Calgary Folk Music Festival) — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 10:09:47 -0600

CFMF volunteer Eric Rosenbaum profiles charismatic vocalist Big Sandy and Los Straightjackets fronts this lucha libre mask-wearing, guitar-fueled, instrumental strum and twang outfit.

CFMF Podcast: Profile on Meshell Ndegeocello

info@calgaryfolkfest.com (Calgary Folk Music Festival) — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 10:09:46 -0600

Calgary Folk Music Festival chair (and bass player) Steve Eichler profiles Meshell Ndegeocello, a Monster bassist and prolific, creative songwriter whose funky, soulful music has recently been channeled through orchestral soundscapes.

CFMF Podcast: Profile on Canada's global sounds

info@calgaryfolkfest.com (Calgary Folk Music Festival) — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 10:09:42 -0600

Calgary Folk Music Festival Artistic Director shows us Canada Goes Global: a polycultural mashup, featuring Eliana Cuevas, No Luck Club, Maryem Tollar and SoCalled.

CFMF Podcast: Profile on James Blood Ulmer

info@calgaryfolkfest.com (Calgary Folk Music Festival) — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 10:09:41 -0600

CJSW radio host Paula Fayerman profiles James Blood Ulmer, a bona fide original who has produced some of planet’s most interesting, idiosyncratic and funky music, featuring his signature harmolodic guitar style and poignant, relevant lyrics.

CFMF Podcast: Profile on Jesse Winchester

info@calgaryfolkfest.com (Calgary Folk Music Festival) — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 10:09:39 -0600

Folk Festival volunteer Eric Rosenbaum focuses on Jesse Winchester, one of the late twentieth century’s premier tunesmiths.

CFMF Podcast: Profile on Local Artists (Beija Flor, Robert Mulder, Widow Maker and the Consonant C)

info@calgaryfolkfest.com (Calgary Folk Music Festival) — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 10:09:37 -0600

CJSW Program Director Myke Atkinson showcases local artists appearing at the 2008 Calgary Folk Music Festival: Beija Flor, Robert Mulder, Widow Maker and the Consonant C.

CFMF Podcast: Profile on Old-Time Artists (Sparrow Quartet, Duhks, Be Good Tanyas, Outlaw Social and Carolina Chocolate Drops)

info@calgaryfolkfest.com (Calgary Folk Music Festival) — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 10:09:36 -0600

Folk Festival Artistic Director Kerry Clarke brings you the music of 4 old-time artists: Sparrow Quartet, Duhks, Be Good Tanyas, Outlaw Social and Carolina Chocolate Drops

CFMF Podcast: Profile on Female Folkers (Basia Bulat, Wendy McNeil, Claire Jenkins, Julie Doiron)

info@calgaryfolkfest.com (Calgary Folk Music Festival) — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 10:09:34 -0600

Folk Festival Artistic Director Kerry Clarke brings you the music of 4 independent minded Canadian female artists: Basia Bulat, Wendy McNeil, Claire Jenkins, Julie Doiron