Miranda Mulholland is a JUNO-nominated singer, songwriter, and fiddler. She's released 3 albums, one EP, and several singles in her own name, in addition to launching music with her bands Harrow Fair and Belle Starr.   

As a touring and studio musician, Miranda’s credits include: Great Lake Swimmers, The Jim Cuddy Band, The Paperboys, Donovan Woods, Calexico, Joel Plaskett, Rose Cousins, Alan Doyle, Justin Rutledge, Sarah Slean, and Cowboy Junkies, to name a few. She has played or sung on over 100 records as well as working on film and Television scores for shows such as Maudie and Republic of Doyle. 

In addition, Miranda owns her own record label - Roaring Girl Records, and is the Artistic Director of The Muskoka Music Festival which takes place in Gravenhurst, Ontario. 

Off stage, Miranda speaks on behalf of musicians and artists, helping to create new policies and fresh perspectives in the industry. She is the Creative Culture Advisor for Music Canada, Chair of the Music Canada Advisory Council and Vice Chair Emeritus of the board of Governors for Massey Hall / Roy Thomson Hall. 

In this conversation with co-hosts Jane Gowan and Joel Stewart, Miranda shares experiences and insights from her remarkable career to date, touching on everything from creating and performing music with loops and pedals, to embracing whimsy and looking for chestnuts. 

R.I.P. Poppy the Cat. 

More about Miranda at mirandamulholland.com

Music in this Episode

"Bar Rage" - Miranda Mulholland (By Appointment or Chance, 2019)

"Black Is The Colour" - Miranda Mulholland (Single, 2024)

"All The Diamonds" - Miranda Mulholland (Single, 2024)

"Peg and Awl" - Miranda Mulholland (By Appointment or Chance, 2019)

"This Must Be The Place (Naive Melody)" - Belle Starr (The Burning of Atlanta, 2011)

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