Joining me on the music and wit patrol this week was the ever-so-charming Ms. Karen Pighin. Nothing says luuuv like
Nick Cave, Tammy & George, and a cowboy shooting his nuts off..

Happy Wednesday!
Val [email protected]

New releases, Juno nominees and the first of several Neil Young sets to come in future weeks.

Keep warm and thanks for listening!
val [email protected]

Celebrating National Gorilla Suit Day! Short phone interview with Yukon songwriter Kim Beggs, and at 9 pm the inimitable Bard of East Vancouver, Geoff Berner, joined me in the studio. Much hilarity ensued..

cheers,
val [email protected]

Lots of new CD's by BC & Ontario artists currently on tour.(in winter! yup, only in Canada) And a set of tunes by the Band for all you oldtimers. ;-)

cheers,
val [email protected]

p.s. tune in next week for a special live in-studio set by Geoff Berner!

The weather outside was frightful enough to keep away all the evening programmers except this one, who soldiered on with part II of 'Fave CD's of 2006'. Enjoy!

cheers,
val [email protected]

p.s. Jan. 17 show + podcast will be pre-empted due to special programming on CiTR: 24 Hours of Radio Art.

Tonight: fave CD's of 2006, as submitted by me and you wonderful listeners. It was an especially good year for local roots labels and artists! Special extended show (extra 1/2 hr.)

Next week: more fave 2006 releases.

Wishing you all a happy, healthy 2007 - bonne nouvelle année!

cheers,
val [email protected]

A year-end potpourri to enjoy with your Xmas hangovers... Neko Case, Bob Dylan, even some rootsy offerings from the Velvet Underground and Luna. Enjoy! And remember kids, don't drink and drive!! Stay safe and thanks for all your support in 2006.

peace,
val [email protected]

Many BC musicians featured this week, as well as eclectic and underplayed seasonal tuneage. Best wishes for the holiday season - keep warm, and play nice!

Cheers,
Val [email protected]

A true mixed bag this week -- Canadian Folk Awards winners, Grammy nominees, many new releases, and vintage Zappa!
Happy Hanukkah, and thanks for listening.

-val

No November 29 podcast, alas, as we were 'snowed out'. (doesn't take much here in Lotusland)

Tonight's show includes a musical commemoration of the Montreal Massacre and the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women.

Comments, questions, etc. always welcome at [email protected]. Thanks for listening!
-val