After a week off (pre-empted by a live slam poetry broadcast) tonight's show was programmed by my friend and tonight's co-host Karen. Bear with the opening chit-chat and ye shall be rewarded with such treasures as Iggy Pop in a Slavic-folk groove, new Australian roots music, and a soothing soul set to close the show. Thanks, as always, for listening...and for your feedback!

cheers, val
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We have indeed been enjoying a bit of the ole Indian summer here in the Lower Mainland. Tonight's show included sunny new releases from all over North America, and a phone interview with Edmonton singer-songwriter Daniel Moir. He'll be rolling into our town Oct. 28.
Next week's show will be pre-empted but I'll be back live (with a special guest host) on November 3.
Have a great 'n ghoulish Hallowe'en!
-val
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We paid tribute to the late great Mr. Burke tonight. He was larger than life, and will remain so in the afterlife, I'm sure. We also had a lovely phone conversation with Alan Gilsenan, director of a documentary screening at VIFF about the late Liam Clancy. Film also available on DVD - liamclancyfilm.com
Enjoy the rest of your week, all, and thanks again for listening!

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Autumn crispness in the air, Film Fest is underway, CFMA nominees have been announced. We featured the 'Pushing the Boundaries' category tonight and a phone interview with Saskatoon's Jen Lane. She's at the Railway Club on October 10.
Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving weekend, my Canadian friends! (happy Columbus Day in the U.S.)

cheers,
val
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Autumn leaves may be falling but at least we have a respite from autumn rains for the time being. Yay! Tonight's show featured a phone interview with banjo player Jayme Stone, who will be performing at Capilano Performing Arts Centre Oct. 2. We also played a set of polkas, featuring local band The Dreadnoughts (CD release Oct. 1 at Rickshaw Theatre). Hold on to your hats!

Thanks, as always, for listening,
Val
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We started the show with Neil Young's "Harvest Moon" and finished with Hawksley Workman's "Autumn's Here" - both fitting songs this autumn evening. Phone interview with Gavin Gardiner of The Wooden Sky, then a live session with local singer-songwriter Aaron Cadwaladr and his drummer Michael Munro. Good times!

Happy fall, all..
val
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Well, summer's about over and we at Folk Oasis hope you enjoyed it! A little under 2 hours of eclectic roots music tonight - mostly new releases from across Canada and the U.S.A.
As always, many thanks for listening, and a special hi to all my fellow Virgos who are celebrating birthdays this month. Amusez-vous bien!

val
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Several cuts tonight from the wonderful new Robert Plant CD, and a stellar live session with Reid Jamieson. Hear his duet with fiancee Carolyn Mill of "Young Love". So sweet! For those in the Vancouver area, do check out his CD release show Sept. 18 at St. James Hall.
Enjoy these last days of summer all and take good care!

cheers, val
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Frazey Ford (ex-Be Good Tanyas) and Rodney DeCroo did separate live interview sets tonight. Good times with both, I'm sure you'll enjoy listening! Also a short phone interview with Maple Ridge native Hilary Grist. E-mail before Sept. 4 if you want in on the Frazey Ford autographed CD contest!

Have a safe and happy Labour Day weekend,
val
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Tonight we pay musical tribute to the Big Easy, where life is still not so easy after Hurricane Katrina and the more recent Gulf oil spill. We also stirred some new and new-ish releases into the gumbo for a warm summer serving of eclectic roots music. Served up with a smile!
Enjoy the rest of your summer, y'all..
val
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