Welcome to a special extended edition of Folk Oasis, trust 2010 is treating you all well. Our first live session of the year was with Jack Mercer, who hails from Ladner. At show's end CiTR's own "Hans Von Kloss" joined us for a chat. Check out his podcasts if you haven't yet..

Cheers,
val [email protected]

Instead of looking back at the year and decade, we looked into the future, to confirmed and rumoured 2010 CD releases. We started tonight's show with a brief tribute to the recently-departed Vic Chesnutt. R.I.P.
My New Year's resolution: meeting more of you kind listeners in 2010!
Here's hoping you have a blessed and prosperous new year.
Thanks for tuning in, my friends.
val xo
[email protected]

Instead of looking back at the year and decade, we looked into the future, to confirmed and rumoured 2010 CD releases. We started tonight's show with a brief tribute to the recently-departed Vic Chesnutt. R.I.P.

My New Year's resolution: meeting more of you kind listeners in 2010!

Here's hoping you have a blessed and prosperous new year.

Thanks for tuning in, my friends.

val xo

A l'il holiday lagniappe for all y'all! I had the pleasure of filling in for Gary on Monday night. Since he features a movie soundtrack each week, this was a great opportunity to revisit the (multiple) Grammy-winning "O Brother Where Art Thou". Still one of my favourite soundtracks -- and movies -- of the last decade. Enjoy!

Tonight we featured two hours of eclectic and seldom-heard holiday songs, many released in 2009. I wish you all a peaceful, happy and quiet holiday season and a prosperous 2010. Thanks again so much for your support! Big hugs et joyeux Noel a tous,
val [email protected]

It's almost (officially) winter folks! Which means the days will start getting longer again. Phew. Hope your Decembers are going as well as can be expected. Take a load off yer feet and enjoy tonight's show. Vancouver's own Julia Spitale entertained us with a few new songs and chat. Squeezed in a few Christmasy songs tonight - more next week.
Take care everyone and happy holidays!
hugs, val
[email protected]

Tonight we enjoyed chat and a few songs from the lovely Coco Love Alcorn. Can't wait for her show Dec. 12 with Matt Epp! Also did phone interview with Caleb Stull of Parlour Steps about the upcoming "Funderwear" benefit show (Dec. 14)
This show also served as a 'lab' for Fleur & Christian who start a new show on CiTR this week: "Are You Aware", Thursdays at 6pm. Good luck!

Vancouver - lock and load the snow shovels. Thanks to all for listening - stay warm!
peace, val
[email protected]

This clear, cold night we warmed up with two versions of the same polka - one from Bob Dylan's new album. Which proves you can take the boy out of Minnesota, but...
Also sampled the new Amchitka Concert For Greenpeace CD set which features Phil Ochs, Joni Mitchell and James Taylor.
Whew, I think we've blown our Big Folk Star budget for this month already..

Happy full moon to all!
hugs, val
[email protected]

Wonderful chat and stories with Steve Dawson, slide guitarist extraordinaire and owner of Black Hen Records. Black Hen has just released a tribute to the Missisippi Sheiks which is WONDERFUL - do get yourselves a copy. You can hear me pitching for $ for Fundrive throughout - please do donate at http://citr.ca if you've enjoyed these podcasts. Thanks to those who have contributed! Take care, keep warm and dry..

xo, val
[email protected]

Dear listeners, here's your chance to give back to the station that's given you so much podcast goodness:
http://www.citr.ca/index.php/get-involved/donate/
or call 604-822-8648. E-mail and I can cut you in on the amazing prizes action! Interviews with fellow CiTR programmer Heather Kitching and Translink communications director/ex-UBC Radio member Ken Hardie to help pull in your pledge dollars. Thanks so much!
In between pitches I played tunes from nominees for the upcoming Canadian Folk Music Awards.
Enjoy!
val [email protected]