Rhinestone Cowboy

Rhinestone cowboy interviews Julia Morelli, a rapper singer-songwriter from a small town in Saskatchewan. She tells us about her inspiration for making hip hop and rap music, her creative process when writing songs, and her other artistic and educational pursuits. Julia is someone to keep your eye on, and we are happy to learn more about her on this week’s episode!

** this episode was recorded for 91.3 fm Access Community Radio. Listen to the full episode (with music) on their website under rhinestone cowboy.

https://accessnowradio.ca/radio/rhinestone-cowboy/

Instagrams:

Julia Morelli: @juliamorelli_

Rhinestone Cowboy: rhinestonecowboypod

Julie Ella is a country/folk musician from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. She currently is a solo artist (with new music out and on the way!), but loves to share the stage with other local artists in her community. We talk about how she started making music, the inspiration behind her songs, and her favorite places to eat in Saskatoon! Learn more about Julie Ella with us!

This episode was recorded for 91.3 fm Access Now Community Radio. To hear the full episode (with music) listen on their website.

https://accessnowradio.ca/radio/rhinestone-cowboy/

Instagrams

Julie Ella: @julie.ella.music

Rhinestone Cowboy: @rhinestonecowboypod

In this episode we interview Regina-based musical duo Wisbook! Their music incorporates an assortment of sounds, with psychedelic and indie influences. We learn more about how their band came to be, their musical inspirations, and their writing process. Steve and Zoe also share some of their favourite tunes, which you can listen to on the Access Community Radio Website. Thanks again to Wishbook for hanging out with us! Definitely go check them out!

In this episode we interview Saskatchewan based artists Raven Reid. We talk about her music, what she loves most about performing and her love for Johnny Cash. We delve into the inspiration for her songs, which are based on Raven’s life as an Indigenous woman. She talks about her experience in the sixties scoop and about her song “the government song” which is her response to the government from an Indigenous perspective. Sit with us and learn more about Raven Reid!

Littlefox is a Vancouver-based band that expands the folk music of Alison Jenkins by collaborating with other instrumentalists. We sit down with Alison to talk about her life in BC, her songwriting process, and her diverse history in music. Join us as we learn more about Alison and her creative persona, Littlefox.

To listen to the full interview with music, check it out in the Access Community Radio Website:

https://accessnowradio.ca/radio/rhinestone-cowboy/

Instagrams:

Littlefox: littlefox604

Rhinestone Cowboy: rhinestonecowboypod

In this episode we interview singer-songwriter and poet, Kolby Clunas. She is originally from Manitoba but currently resides in Saskatchewan. We talk about her writing inspirations, her stories from touring, and her aspirations for creating a writing workshop. Kolby is such a cheerful and positive presence. Listen to our episode to learn more about this local talent!

To catch the full episode with music, check it out on the Access Community Radio website:

https://accessnowradio.ca/radio/rhinestone-cowboy/

Instagrams:

Kolby Clunas: @kolbyclunas

Rhinestone Cowboy: @rhinestonecowboypod

In this episode, we interview Canadiana/folk artist Moira Chicilo! Moira currently resides in BC, Canada, but also has roots in Saskatchewan. We talk about what inspires her to write music, her love for painting, and her life in BC. We also delve into current issues in the music industry and ways we can improve. All this and more!

For the full interview with music, check it out at the Access Now Community Radio website.

https://accessnowradio.ca/radio/rhinestone-cowboy/

Instagrams:

Moira Chicilo: @moiracmusic

Rhinestone Cowboy: @rhinestonecowboypod

Michelle Lee-Klaassen is a multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. In addition to her solo career, Michelle also plays saxophone with Ska/reggae band “Skaravan”. She has a new single called “Crimson Red”, make sure you check it out along with many of her other folk/indie/soft pop tunes. In this interview, we talk more about her music and about female representation in a male dominate community.

This episode was originally recorded for 91.3 fm Access Now Community Radio. To check out the full episode with music, go to the website:

https://accessnowradio.ca/radio/rhinestone-cowboy/

Instagrams:

Michelle Lee-Klaassen: @michelle.lee.music

Rhinestone Cowboy: @rhinestonecowboypod

On this episode, we interview Andy Philp, a fellow Access Now Community radio host. Be sure to check out his phenomenal show on Saturdays 6-8 am or anytime on the Access Now website! Andy has a passion for radio that radiates whenever he’s on air. We sit down to talk about his show and his love for music. We also get to learn more about Andy’s family and other interests. Be sure to check out this interview for we can all learn a thing or two from Andy!

This interview was originally recorded for 91.3 fm CJTR Access Community Radio. To listen to the whole interview with music, check it out on the Access Radio website!

Instagrams:

Andy Philp: @thephilpside

Rhinestone Cowboy: @rhinestonecowboypod

Access Now Community Radio:

The Philp Side:

https://accessnowradio.ca/radio/the-philp-side/

Rhinestone Cowboy:

https://accessnowradio.ca/radio/rhinestone-cowboy/

Jayne Trimble is the host of the “Empower Women Show” on Rogers TV and soon to be Access TV. On this show, she has local business owners and creatives come on to talk about their projects and stories. Jayne is passionate about giving women a platform to express themselves. She also does so on her female only record label, “World Peach Records”. Being so multi-talented, Jayne also has her own folk music under the name OXLIP. We had so much to talk about on this episode of Rhinestone Cowboy, ya don’t wanna miss it!

This interview was originally recorded for Rhinestone Cowboy on Access Community Now Radio. Check out the full episode with music here:

https://accessnowradio.ca/radio/rhinestone-cowboy/

Jayne’s Instagrams:

@theempowerwomenshow

@worldpeachrecords

@oxlipmusic

Rhinestone Cowboy’s Instagram:

@rhinestonecowboypod