Notes From The Underground

Jim, from CFUV's Blues in the Morning, has a friendly discussion with Canadian bluesman, Big Dave McLean, about his life, his music and some of the fun stuff that's been going on in Dave's world as a musician.

Big Dave McLean is a Canadian blues guitarist, harmonicist, singer and songwriter. A veteran performer, his work has had an influence on many western Canadian blues musicians.

Thomas M. Kitts (professor/author) talks to Jim (Blues in the Morning) about Richie Furay’s life and music, his upbringing, his musical career, and his Christianity. Kitts argues that although Furay never attained the level of stardom of many of his bandmates, he is a pivotal figure in American popular music.

Host Chris interviews Stephen, who has a collection of vintage jukeboxes. Stephen eagerly shares his knowledge about his jukeboxes and the many songs that will be played. 

Josh speaks to us about music and how it helped him recover from a life-threatening brain injury.
He is a young man, no stranger to hardship, who is determined to nurture a healthy, meaningful and positive life for himself. 

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Beckley Farm Lodge is a seniors' home in Victoria Canada. It has a remarkable music program that has embraced its residents who, even in old age, are eager and enthusiastic participants! In this episode we find out what makes it so exciting and rewarding. James and George are Chris' guests for this one hour interview. James is the Activity Coordinator at Beckley Farm Lodge, and George is, at 89 years old, one of the participants. This show is full of energy as well as some very reflective moments from the perspective of both guests.

Beckley Farm Lodge 
https://www.broadmeadcare.com/care-homes/beckley-farm-lodge/

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Khushi takes us on a musical and personal journey of dance from her childhood in classical Indian dance to the excitement of performing live before appreciative audiences.

Eric Alper is a well known music publisist, a veteran in his field. Over the years he has collaborated with many up and coming performers as well as an amazing group of very well established musicians. His insights into the Canadian music scene are a treasure to listen to.

Ever enthusiastic and energetic, Adrienne Hughes, the 'Victoria Paper Shaper' shares her tips and tricks to design and create your own homemade greeting cards. Even though this discussion is on the radio, with no back-up visuals, your imagination will be stimulated because Adrienne makes it so easy to visualize. Get ready to dig out your scissors, glue and fancy paper!

Notes from the Underground is an occasional show on CFUV (101.9 fm/cfuv.ca) that pops up from time to time.

We interview people who may not necessarily be musicians themselves, however music is important in their lives.

Each full one-hour episode is followed up by an edited Notes from the Underground podcast.

If you’d like to know more about this episode of Notes from the Underground please contact Dana at [email protected]

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Professor Tom Kitts is from St. John’s University in New York. He is the editor of two academic music journals as well as having authored three academic biographies (Ray Davies/Kinks, John Fogerty/CCR and Richie Furay/Buffalo Springfield).   

Notes from the Underground is an occasional show on CFUV (101.9 fm/cfuv.ca) that pops up from time to time.

We interview people who may not necessarily be musicians themselves, however music is important in their lives.

Each full one-hour episode is followed up by an edited Notes from the Underground podcast.

If you’d like to know more about this episode of Notes from the Underground please contact Jim at [email protected]