Happy first day of Spring 2023. We sure can use the warmer

Hope you all are recovered from the Paddy's Weekend festivities

Also be having the birthday shout outs and of course the best in

Hope you can tune in and if not, always remember, you can catch

Hey, hey, hey, it's St. Paddy's Week and this weeks podcast will feature some amazing Irish Newfoundland music to celebrate the luck of the Irish.

Will also be having am interview with the one who runs the group Grass Roots Groupies, Wanda Rossiter. Gonna talk to her about how she got her start in the music industry and the reason behind her group and the future for it. That and more questions of course.

Will be having our New Music Monday segment with new music from Jamie Taylor Music (new), Paul Joseph Nolan, plus a new unreleased track from Jared Waterman Musicfrom his newly released album "Just Let Me Be Mad". Please follow these artists on all social platforms, give them the respect they deserve.

Birthday shout outs and of course the best in Newfoundland music this side of the St. Lawrence.

Tune in live each week at 6:00PM ET and 7:30PM NF on www.ckrw.com

Wednesday is International Women’s Day, a global celebration in women’s rights movement, bringing attention to issues such as gender equality, reproductive rights and violence and abuse against women. This years theme is “DigitALL-innovation and technology for gender equality”

So with that said, tonight’s show will be dedicated to the amazing female musicians of Newfoundland of yesterday and today.

You’ll hear artists like Derina Harvey Band, Joy Norman, Jenny Mallard Music, Karen Butt, Joan Morrissey, Aggie Formanger, Asetha Power - Country Eastern, Judy Brazil and many more.

Plus a ton of birthday, anniversary shout outs to go through and of course our new music MONDAY feature. New music from Rebecca Mercer, Scott Tremblett, a new one from Don Brenton, and hopefully Courtney Wicks - Children’s Author. And yes finally!!! Going to play a couple of tracks from The Last 2. I know what you’re thinking (bout time Dean).

And of course catch all the behind the scenes on https://www.youtube.com/live/ZwqydQ0MrEE?feature=share. This is where we have some fun as you see what goes on while the music plays. Of course the music itself is played online on Mondays at 6PM ET on www.ckwr.com

Hey all, hope you had a great weekend!! It's the last Monday of February 2023 and you know what that means, another great show on tap. Doesn't matter what Monday it is, just know that every Monday night at 6pm ET / 730pm NF, the best in Newfoundland music gets played this side of the St. Lawrence live on www.ckwr.com.

On this weeks podcast, new music Monday features something old is new again. Reg House from Burin, who has been playing since the 60's has a new single out and will be debuting it tonight. Another debut from Don Brenton of CBS will be on too. Music from the The Shed Powerhouse Inc's Brad Farrell's Music Page. As well as my buddy is releasing his cd out on March 10th and I have it. I have the songs and will be playing a couple to help kick start this for him as it will knock your socks off. You heard me talk to him a few weeks back, but tonight, I get to play a couple of his tracks off this new CD. Talking about Jared Waterman Music.

Don't forget that if you want to see what goin ons happen behind the scenes, click on the YouTube link below and subscribe for future notifications. Will also be broadcasting it on FB live. This is the fun side of what happens in the studio while the music is playing online.

https://youtube.com/@jigsandreelsradio

Happy Family Day to yous all. I switched up all my cd’s to a larger case and came across a lot of music that I haven’t played in a long time or haven’t played, so this week’s podcast will be a throwback to the 20 years I was on the air from 1988-2008 and the music I played back then.

Going to play the likes of George Hillier, Con Parsons, Moose Stew, The Bay Boys, Ben Weatherby, Edison Williams, Ed Power and so many more. You may have heard some of these artists or you may not but I know you’ll enjoy it.

Also tonight, finally!!!! The long awaited interview with Miss Newfoundland and Labrador Brianna Meadus.

New music Monday and a carry over from last week.

Lawdy it’s goin off this week with this lineup of new music.

Birthdays galor as well, so another jam packed podcast.

The fun begins live online Monday nights at 6:00PM ET at www.CKWR.com and the behind the scenes on FB live and now on

https://youtube.com/@jigsandreelsradio too.

Happy day before Valentine's Day to you all. It is a Monday and you know what that means...I give you a brief idea of what is going on, on this weeks podcast and as always will not be disappointed.

I will be talking to up and coming musician, martial arts expert, an expert in self-defense as well as a cool guy, Jared Waterman Music. Gonna talk to him about his new album coming out in the next month or so and what his plans are for the upcoming summer.

New music Monday will not disappoint as well. New in my inbox this morning is a new single from Dolly Dunn Music. Have another from Shamrock. A song appropriate for tomorrow from Shanda Murphy. A new song written about a small outport town in Trinity Bay and a long time member of the town of 80 years, Grant Tucker, as well as home to Scilly Cove Records, Winterton NL and Grammy Award winner Greg Wells, but this song is recorded by the master Dave Fitzpatrick. A song that was never aired or released to air and it is an honor and a privilege to play this tonight. From the talented Julia Celeste.

Also don't forget that if you want to watch the behind the scenes action and fun I have, then tube in on YouTube or FB live and have some laughs. The music is aired live online on Mondays at 6:00pm ET on www.ckwr.com.  Be sure to subscribe and click the notification bell on YouTube.

https://youtube.com/@jigsandreelsradio

This weeks show is gonna be a warm one too as I’ll be interviewing a tattoo artist from Heart’s Content area, BK Lahey of Bk Tattoo, something different as i help promote Newfoundland culture but also, she’s my cousin.  We’re gonna talk about tattoos of course. What to expect and approximately how much and so on.  So if you’re thinking of your first or your 31st, tune in for some fun talk about ink.

And then new music Monday. That’s where things heat up. Already have a new unreleased track from Jason R Martin plus a couple more. And the best in Newfoundland music this side of the St. Lawrence.  Make sure to check out our YouTube and FB for a behind the scenes look as to what I do while the music is airing.

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My oh my, it's Monday again and well, you know what that means, another great podcast for you this week. 

On this weeks show, an interview with one of the 3 members of Buddy Wasisname and the Other Fellers, Wayne Chaulk. Really excited about this one as it's been a long time since we chatted and of course, lots has happened to the members of the group like being together for 40 years, recently appointed to the Order of Canada, you know, nothing too big, lol. I'll talk to Wayne about all things BWATOF. 

New music Monday features some brand new tracks and debuts. Really looking forward to playing this collab from Jordan Harnum and Deano Reid Music. Just got this in my inbox the other day and as always will hear it the same time as you on tonight's show. Also a couple of tracks by a feller from Trepassy but now calls St. John's home, Talking about Brendan Hewitt. Just got some new music from my guy Jared Waterman Music, about John Prine. And at the time I am posting this a new track is being recorded at Dave's studio from Kim Hamlyn. Some new music from Andy Skiffington Music as well as Dolly Dunn Music. And of course will play the best in Newfoundland music this side of the St. Lawrence. 

Birthday shout outs tonight as well as, not only can you catch my music online anytime, anywhere on Spotify, Apple Music and Mixcloud, you can now catch all the behind the scenes fun on FB live and now YOUTUBE. Would love to have you subscribe and click on that notification bell. The behind the scenes is a look at what I do while the music is playing for you on the other side. We have some good laughs, some fun conversations, sometimes amongst each other, but it's all about having fun on a Monday night at 6:00PM ET / 7:30PM NF.

Hope you can tune in every week now, one of three ways. Yes, three ways now. You can listen live online Mondays to the music side of the show at the new time slot of 6pm ET/ 7:30 NF. Watch the behind scenes on Facebook live AND now you can watch the behind the scenes live on YouTube. So, click on the link and subscribe of course and click on that notification bell.

New music and I mean new music. Worldwide debuts of Jamie Taylor’s new song called Country to the Core. Jason R Martin new single, Grey Foggy Day with legendary Eddie Coffey. Also new music from Deano Reid Music, Wilf Oram and more.

Talk about Rum Ragged and Derina Harvey Band coming to Ontario. I have my tickets for both shows.

Birthday shoutouts as well

And of course, the best in Newfoundland music this side of the St. Lawrence. All this live at the new time slot 6pm ET / 7:30 NF on www.CKWR.com.

On this weeks podcast, there will not only be an amazing interview, there will also be not one, but TWO big announcements.

You may have seen and hope that you are following this page NL Live Events. This is a one man show that puts together a daily plethora of items of goin ons in and around St. John's. We'll talk to Glenn Pardy of how he got into this, and why. As well as where he wants to see the page go for 2023.

Also, going to be talking to Mel Simmonds and Brad Simmonds Country Music from The Shed-Powerhouse Inc studios, about a huge, and I mean bigger than they ever could have imagined event taking place this year. You heard the song from Brad, Waylon & Merle, well how about Simmonds & Haggard?

And don't forget what I do best? Playing the bests in Newfoundland music this side of the St. Lawrence. I've wiped the dust off some classic cd's and vinyl to play this week too. Heard live every Monday NOW at 6:00PM ET online at CKWR 98.5FM.

Until next week, may you all have a great one.