Hidden Track

Blues and roots musician Steve Marriner is an accomplished singer, songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist. In the spring of 2025, he brought all that talent and his band to the Beresh Arts Den at CKUA to launch his new album, Hear My Heart.

This episode of the Hidden Track podcast case was captured live, and you will hear this artist pour his heart out for a rapt audience of CKUA community members.

CREDITS

• Host: Grant Stovel
• Associate Producer: Scott Zielsdorf
• Executive Producer: Arianne Smith-Piquette
• Senior Producer: Jasmine Vickaryous
• Theme Music: Doug Hoyer
• Session Recording: Nick Adkisson
• Mixing/Mastering: Brendan Cross

Special thanks to the CKUA Events & Marketing Teams!

The Hidden Track Podcast is a CKUA production made possible by the generosity of our donors. Thank you for your support! Learn more about Hidden Track at ckua.com/hiddentrack.

For six seasons we at CKUA have had the opportunity to connect with a wide range of inspired artists, from Albertan expat sensation Feist, to folk/punk firebrand Frank Turner, multi-JUNO Award winning rock band July Talk and homegrown hip-hop great Cadence Weapon, to name a few!

For episode 100 of Hidden Track, we cycle back to the guest who joined us for episode one — two albums later, multiple Juno Awards and Polaris Music Prizes later - and for us 99 episodes later — we're thrilled to be able catch up with the true Hidden Track original, and an original in so many ways, Jeremy Dutcher.

CREDITS

• Host: Grant Stovel
• Associate Producer: Scott Zielsdorf
• Executive Producer: Arianne Smith-Piquette
• Senior Producer: Jasmine Vickaryous
• Theme Music: Doug Hoyer
• Cover Photo: Kirk Lisaj

Special thanks to the CKUA Events & Marketing Teams!

The Hidden Track Podcast is a CKUA production made possible by the generosity of our donors. Thank you for your support! Learn more about Hidden Track at ckua.com/hiddentrack.

A few years ago, Calgary musician Reuben Bullock invited the band the Bullhorn Singers to the stage at the Calgary Stampede. This sparked a collaboration which led the musicians to form Reuben and the Bullhorn Singers.

Now they have debut album called All These Roads.

In this episode of the Hidden Track podcast, they will share music and stories, and you'll hear a performance recorded live at the Beresh Arts Den at CKUA's Edmonton building.

The Hidden Track podcast is a CKUA production, made possible by the generosity of our donors. Thank you for your support!

CREDITS

Host: Grant Stovel

Associate Producer: Scott Zielsdorf

Executive Producer: Arianne Smith-Piquette

Senior Producer: Jasmine Vickaryous

Mixing/mastering: Brendan Cross

Music: Doug Hoyer

Amy Millan is a Montreal-based artist who has been working at a full-on sprint pace with her main band Stars for more than two decades. She's also kept herself busy as a prolific contributor to Broken Social Scene. He musical life includes numerous collaborations. But this spring, at long last, Amy Millan released her first solo album in fifteen years, I Went to Find You.

In this Hidden Track Story, find out how friends and collaborators have helped this talented artist find harmony and use her voice in new ways.

CREDITS

• Host: Grant Stovel

• Associate Producer: Scott Zielsdorf

• Executive Producer: Arianne Smith-Piquette

• Senior Producer: Jasmine Vickaryous

• Theme Music: Doug Hoyer

Special thanks to the CKUA Events & Marketing Teams!

The Hidden Track Podcast is a CKUA production made possible by the generosity of our donors. Thank you for your support! Learn more about Hidden Track at ckua.com/hiddentrack.

Rose Cousins is an artist who seems to possess amazing access to pure feeling. She is capable of heartbreaking tenderness one moment, and side-splitting hilarity the next. On her new album, Conditions of Love Vol. 1, she explores a full range of emotions, and she re-connects with the piano, an instrument she first played as a child.

In the newest episode of the Hidden Track podcast, Rose Cousins talks about creativity, love, and the human condition. She also shares beautiful performances of three songs from the album: "Borrowed Light," "K's Waltz," and "I Believe in Love (and it's very hard)."

CREDITS

• Host: Grant Stovel
• Associate Producer: Scott Zielsdorf
• Executive Producer: Arianne Smith-Piquette
• Senior Producer: Jasmine Vickaryous
• Sound Recording: Brendan Cross

Special thanks to the CKUA Events & Marketing Teams!

The Hidden Track Podcast is a CKUA production made possible by the generosity of our donors. Thank you for your support! Learn more about Hidden Track at ckua.com/hiddentrack.

Looking back on 30 years of Captain Tractor's hugely successful, beloved classic album East of Edson, practically everything about it seems unlikely. They came together as a bunch of theatre and music school kids, and became known all over Canada. With the release of that record, the band also hit upon a signature song that remains a buzz track to this day. Enjoy their chat with CKUA's Grant Stovel in this episode of the Hidden Track Podcast.

Learn more about Hidden Track at ckua.com/hiddentrack.

CREDITS

• Host: Grant Stovel
• Associate Producer: Scott Zielsdorf
• Executive Producer: Arianne Smith-Piquette
• Senior Producer: Jasmine Vickaryous

Special thanks to the CKUA Events & Marketing Teams, and Brendan Cross for recording this conversation.

The Hidden Track Podcast is a CKUA production made possible by the generosity of our donors. Thank you for your support!

Cold Bones Fest was the site of this edition of the Hidden Track podcast, and Lethbridge band Starpainter takes centre stage.

Starpainter is a favourite on the CKUA airwaves, and they have been outspoken about their support of the CKUA community. Their latest album, Rattlesnake Dream, has received international acclaim, with one of its tracks being named #1 Song of the Year by Americana and UK. They also had the opportunity to tour Japan for the first time.

Enjoy this edition of the Hidden Track podcast, which was recorded live at the Drumheller Legion during Cold Bones Fest.

CREDITS

• Host: Grant Stovel
• Associate Producer: Scott Zielsdorf
• Executive Producer: Arianne Smith-Piquette
• Senior Producer: Jasmine Vickaryous

Special thanks to the CKUA Events & Marketing Teams and a big thank you to Cold Bones Festival!

The Hidden Track Podcast is a CKUA production made possible by the generosity of our donors. Thank you for your support! Learn more about Hidden Track at ckua.com/hiddentrack.

Canadian icon Alan Doyle shares his fascinating musical journey in this episode of the Hidden Track podcast. From his humble beginnings in Petty Harbour to performing on global stages, Doyle's narrative is filled with heartfelt reflections and vibrant storytelling. He discusses his evolution with Great Big Sea, his solo career, and his ventures into theatre and writing.

He talks about his educational background, influences such as Ron Hynes, and his new introspective album, Welcome Home. Listen for an engaging tale of music, humility, and gratitude, and enjoy a bonus acoustic performance of "Hard Old Hands," live in CKUA's Studio A.

CREDITS

• Host: Grant Stovel
• Associate Producer: Scott Zielsdorf
• Executive Producer: Arianne Smith-Piquette
• Senior Producer: Jasmine Vickaryous

Special thanks to the CKUA Events & Marketing Teams!

The Hidden Track Podcast is a CKUA production made possible by the generosity of our donors. Thank you for your support! Learn more about Hidden Track at ckua.com/hiddentrack.

Caity Gyorgy and Mark Limacher are a formidable musical duo known for their brilliance and creativity on and off stage. Caity, a two-time JUNO Award-winning singer and songwriter, and Mark, a versatile composer and pianist, share a unique bond that enhances their collaborative performances. Their ability to blend their talents creates an enchanting experience for audiences, whether they are performing music or engaging in conversation.

Recently, they reunited in Alberta for holiday performances before heading to Japan for a series of shows at The Cotton Club.

Their visit included a special session at CKUA, where they shared their inspired music and insights with fans.

CREDITS

• Host: Grant Stovel
• Associate Producer: Scott Zielsdorf
• Executive Producer: Arianne Smith-Piquette
• Senior Producer: Jasmine Vickaryous
• Theme Music: Doug Hoyer

Mixing and mastering for this Hidden Track Session was provided by Brendan Cross.

Special thanks to the CKUA Events & Marketing Teams!

The Hidden Track Podcast is a CKUA production made possible by the generosity of our donors. Thank you for your support! Learn more about Hidden Track at ckua.com/hiddentrack.

MOONRIIVR is a band known for creating lush, cinematic, and atmospheric music inspired by timeless classics, yet uniquely personal in style. Comprised of seasoned musicians Gavin Gardiner and "Champagne" James Robertson, the duo brings a wealth of experience from the Southern Ontario music scene, blending indie rock, folk, jazz, and country influences.

Their debut album, Vol. 1, and its follow-up, The Tascam Sessions, showcase their musical alchemy and innovative expression. We're treated to a sample of that magic in this Hidden Track Story, as the duo shares a bonus pair of live performances with us as part of this episode!

The Hidden Track podcast is a CKUA production made possible by the generosity of our donors. Thank you for your support!

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Host: Grant Stovel | Producer: Scott Zielsdorf | Graphics: Craig Taffs | Music: Doug Hoyer