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This special three-hour tribute occurs on the first anniversary of René Joly’s death. Family members, co-workers and close friends of René are in the studio to reminisce with tic. René was an avid music lover who frequented Irene’s Pub and attended many local and long-distance music festivals. He passed away suddenly on March 29, 2011 at the age of 63. René’s family made a very generous donation of 5,000 CDs to the CKCU music library – a superb collection assembled over a lifetime by a true music lover. Our hosts and listeners all the richer as a result, and will enjoy and cherish this donation forever. Throughout the show, tic features folk, singer-songwriter, world, Celtic and didjeridu music from René's extensive and brilliantly curated CD collection. Dick Alta Vista, host of “Both Kinds of Music”, joins tic on the program, and will continue the tribute on his show later today ("Both Kinds of Music", Wednesdays from 1:30 to 3:30 pm).
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Essential Earl Scruggs
Bluegrass legend Earl Scruggs has passed away at the age of 88. His work with Bill Monroe and Lester Flatt set the standard for Bluegrass banjo. He played an essential role in developing and creating Bluegrass and modern country music. Here are a few of his all time recordings. His five string banjo playing is essential in any music collection.
Lester Flatt and Earl Scruggs - Foggy Mountain Breakdown - 1949
Earl Scruggs and Lester Flatt - Cripple Creek
Flatt and Scruggs - Blue Ridge Cabin Home
Lester Flatt and Earl Scruggs - Dear Old Dixie
Bill Monroe, Lester Flatt, Earl Scruggs - Little Cabin Home On the Hill
Lester Flatt and Earl Scruggs - Foggy Mountain Breakdown - 1949
Earl Scruggs and Lester Flatt - Cripple Creek
Flatt and Scruggs - Blue Ridge Cabin Home
Lester Flatt and Earl Scruggs - Dear Old Dixie
Bill Monroe, Lester Flatt, Earl Scruggs - Little Cabin Home On the Hill
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Great Canadian Artists you may not know
Junos are on here in Ottawa. Just thinking about Canadian artists. Here are some greats you may not know. If you have some of your own please list them.
Bob Nolan 1908-1980
from New Brunswick. Leader of "Sons of the Pioneers". He wrote "Tumbling Tumbleweeds"
and "Cool Water". One of the great country music songwriters!
Gil Evans 1912-1988
From Toronto. One of the greatest arrangers of all time. Worked with Miles Davis on: Miles Ahead, Porgy and Bess, and Sketches of Spain.
Richard Bell 1946-2007
from Toronto. played with Ronnie Hawkins, and Crowbar, and the Full Tilt Boogie and the later version of The Band. Played with: Blackie & the Rodeo Kings, Bruce Cockburn, Judy Collins, Cowboy Junkies, Bob Dylan, Bonnie Raitt and Joe Walsh.
Michael Brook
from Toronto. Worked with Daniel Lanois at Grant Avenue studio. Worked with Brian Eno, Harold Budd, Martha and the Muffins, Youssou N'Dour, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan and Khaled among many others. Incredible musician and producer.
David Piltch
bass player from Toronto has worked with: Blood Sweat and Tears, Bill Frisell, Bonnie Raitt, Liz Wright, Alan Toussaint, Richard Thompson,
Rambling Jack Elliott, Mose Allison, Soloman Burke, John Legend,
Madeleine Peyroux , Art Pepper, Aaron Neville, T Bone Burnett, Rodney Crowell, Loudon Wainwright, Bruce Cockburn, Hal Wilner and Joe Henry
not too bad eh?
who are some others that deserve more attention?
Bob Nolan 1908-1980
from New Brunswick. Leader of "Sons of the Pioneers". He wrote "Tumbling Tumbleweeds"
and "Cool Water". One of the great country music songwriters!
Gil Evans 1912-1988
From Toronto. One of the greatest arrangers of all time. Worked with Miles Davis on: Miles Ahead, Porgy and Bess, and Sketches of Spain.
Richard Bell 1946-2007
from Toronto. played with Ronnie Hawkins, and Crowbar, and the Full Tilt Boogie and the later version of The Band. Played with: Blackie & the Rodeo Kings, Bruce Cockburn, Judy Collins, Cowboy Junkies, Bob Dylan, Bonnie Raitt and Joe Walsh.
Michael Brook
from Toronto. Worked with Daniel Lanois at Grant Avenue studio. Worked with Brian Eno, Harold Budd, Martha and the Muffins, Youssou N'Dour, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan and Khaled among many others. Incredible musician and producer.
David Piltch
bass player from Toronto has worked with: Blood Sweat and Tears, Bill Frisell, Bonnie Raitt, Liz Wright, Alan Toussaint, Richard Thompson,
Rambling Jack Elliott, Mose Allison, Soloman Burke, John Legend,
Madeleine Peyroux , Art Pepper, Aaron Neville, T Bone Burnett, Rodney Crowell, Loudon Wainwright, Bruce Cockburn, Hal Wilner and Joe Henry
not too bad eh?
who are some others that deserve more attention?
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Best of 2012 so far
A little survey of the 2012 releases so far. What have you really enjoyed. Here are a few:
Chuck Prophet - Temple Beautiful - Yep Roc
more cranky guy with interesting insights from this singer/songwriter
Rodrigo y Gabriella and C.U.B.A. - Area 52
originally from a metal band they have spent the last few years as an acoustic flamenco duo putting on very energetic concerts and recording some terrific cd's. This time out they work with a 13 piece Cuban band and mix orchestral arrangements with middle eastern and latin music. They re-work their material into something new. Oud, guitar, flute, heavy metal drums. What a show!
Tord Gustavsen Quartet - The Well - ECM - 2012
New release by this Norweigan pianist. He is joined here by the same line-up that accompanied him at the Ottawa Jazz Festival a few years ago. This is beautiful introspective music that makes great use of the power and drama of silence.
Otis Taylor - Otis Taylor's Contraband
Another outstanding release by this criminally underappreciated giant of contemporary blues. He is a little bit rock a little bit folk, a little bit blues and a whole lot of great. Fabulous presenter and performer. May be rough around the edges but well worth seeking out.
Jack DeJohnette - Sound Travels - Entertainment One
Another jazz meets world hybrid release by this jazz experimenter. Afro-Cuban melds with Middle Eastern rhythms. The stellar cast includes: Esperanza Spalding, Tim Ries, Bobby McFerrin, and Lionel Loueke. Solid release.
Jack Pine and the Fire - Jack Pine and the Fire
One of the best singer/songwriter roots records I have heard in some time and it was made right here in Ottawa! Love the guest appearance by John Showman!
Edgar Breau - Patches of Blue - Flying Inn Records
Solo release by this member of Simply Saucer. Psych folk in a Syd Barrett, early Marc Bolan style. Sunday morning music.
CATL - With the Lord For Cowards You Will Find No Place
2nd LP by this Toronto trio. Have their own take on the Jon Spencer Blues Explosion style of rough and ragged blues. Taking it back to Howlin' Wolf and letting it rip. Great fun and they do a pretty great live show also!!!!
The Band Whose Name Is A Symbol - Punks, Twats and Urban Cowboys
The latest release by this ridiculously great rock collective. I have played this three times already and many more plays are to come. Crushing rock bordering on free jazz. Great stuff! Limited release get yours now at Birdman.
They are playing the Dominion Tavern on March 23 with Damo Suzuki. Yes that Damo Suzuki!
Pontiak - Echo Ono - Thrill Jockey
latest release by this trio of brothers from the Blue Mountains. No old timey sound though. Hints of 60's psych and garage mixed with a healthy heap of indie rock. Another quality release by Thrill Jockey
Dirty Three - Toward the Low Sun - Drag City
The Australian trio continue to explore the world of instrumental rock. I think it has been 7 years since they last released a disc. Anyway there are more instruments here than you might expect but other than that this is a wonderful listen from beginning to end. Powerful playing creates a musical canvas that stays
Woods of Ypres - Woods 5 Grey Skies and Electric Light - Earache
doom metal. the last album recorded by the band before the tragic passing of founding member David Gold.
Chuck Prophet - Temple Beautiful - Yep Roc
more cranky guy with interesting insights from this singer/songwriter
Rodrigo y Gabriella and C.U.B.A. - Area 52
originally from a metal band they have spent the last few years as an acoustic flamenco duo putting on very energetic concerts and recording some terrific cd's. This time out they work with a 13 piece Cuban band and mix orchestral arrangements with middle eastern and latin music. They re-work their material into something new. Oud, guitar, flute, heavy metal drums. What a show!
Tord Gustavsen Quartet - The Well - ECM - 2012
New release by this Norweigan pianist. He is joined here by the same line-up that accompanied him at the Ottawa Jazz Festival a few years ago. This is beautiful introspective music that makes great use of the power and drama of silence.
Otis Taylor - Otis Taylor's Contraband
Another outstanding release by this criminally underappreciated giant of contemporary blues. He is a little bit rock a little bit folk, a little bit blues and a whole lot of great. Fabulous presenter and performer. May be rough around the edges but well worth seeking out.
Jack DeJohnette - Sound Travels - Entertainment One
Another jazz meets world hybrid release by this jazz experimenter. Afro-Cuban melds with Middle Eastern rhythms. The stellar cast includes: Esperanza Spalding, Tim Ries, Bobby McFerrin, and Lionel Loueke. Solid release.
Jack Pine and the Fire - Jack Pine and the Fire
One of the best singer/songwriter roots records I have heard in some time and it was made right here in Ottawa! Love the guest appearance by John Showman!
Edgar Breau - Patches of Blue - Flying Inn Records
Solo release by this member of Simply Saucer. Psych folk in a Syd Barrett, early Marc Bolan style. Sunday morning music.
CATL - With the Lord For Cowards You Will Find No Place
2nd LP by this Toronto trio. Have their own take on the Jon Spencer Blues Explosion style of rough and ragged blues. Taking it back to Howlin' Wolf and letting it rip. Great fun and they do a pretty great live show also!!!!
The Band Whose Name Is A Symbol - Punks, Twats and Urban Cowboys
The latest release by this ridiculously great rock collective. I have played this three times already and many more plays are to come. Crushing rock bordering on free jazz. Great stuff! Limited release get yours now at Birdman.
They are playing the Dominion Tavern on March 23 with Damo Suzuki. Yes that Damo Suzuki!
Pontiak - Echo Ono - Thrill Jockey
latest release by this trio of brothers from the Blue Mountains. No old timey sound though. Hints of 60's psych and garage mixed with a healthy heap of indie rock. Another quality release by Thrill Jockey
Dirty Three - Toward the Low Sun - Drag City
The Australian trio continue to explore the world of instrumental rock. I think it has been 7 years since they last released a disc. Anyway there are more instruments here than you might expect but other than that this is a wonderful listen from beginning to end. Powerful playing creates a musical canvas that stays
Woods of Ypres - Woods 5 Grey Skies and Electric Light - Earache
doom metal. the last album recorded by the band before the tragic passing of founding member David Gold.
Monday, March 12, 2012
Songs in Movies
Our theme for today's Between Thought and Expression 11am-12:30pm. Throwing out a few for this Monday. 1st Day of March Break radio camp at CKCU!
Greg Kihn Band - The Breakup Song in "Let Me In" 2010
Arcade Fire - Abraham's Daughter in "The Hunger Games"
E.L.O. - All Over the World - from Xanadu
The Flaming Lips - Bad Days - in "Batman Forever"
Duane Eddy - Because They're Young - from "Because They're Young"
Violent Femmes - Blister in the Sun - from Grosse Point Blank and more
other songs from films you suggest?
Greg Kihn Band - The Breakup Song in "Let Me In" 2010
Arcade Fire - Abraham's Daughter in "The Hunger Games"
E.L.O. - All Over the World - from Xanadu
The Flaming Lips - Bad Days - in "Batman Forever"
Duane Eddy - Because They're Young - from "Because They're Young"
Violent Femmes - Blister in the Sun - from Grosse Point Blank and more
other songs from films you suggest?
Thursday, March 8, 2012
Great Debut Discs - Singer/Songwriter 90's - 00's
Well let's see if we can find some right out of the box great discs made in the last few decades.
Jeff Buckley - Grace - 1994
2nd generation from this songwriting family. pushes everything right to the edge. captivating stuff
Cat Power - Dear Sir - 1995
raw power and emotion. she has kept this going for some time and had "it" right out of the gate
Nina Nastassia - Dogs - 2000
cut to the core voice with a direct and dark songwriting style. late night music
Jolie Holland - Catalpa - 2003
she was in Be Good Tanyas. not sure if this qualifies as a debut. but you can enjoy it for the good disc it is
Joanna Newsom - The Milk-Eyed Mender - 2004
a classically trained harp playing singer/songwriter? Yes along with Loreena McKennitt this is a small group. Pretty talented.
Jenny Lewis - Rabbit Fur Coat - 2006
she was of course in Rilo Kiley so does this qualify as a debut? i think so because it is so different. Anyways very quirky and really good!
Laura Marling - Alas I Cannot Swim - 2008
is she 16 or 17 here? good grief she is good. little Joni here. a modern recording that allows space? and is not close miced all the time? wow!
Jeff Buckley - Grace - 1994
2nd generation from this songwriting family. pushes everything right to the edge. captivating stuff
Cat Power - Dear Sir - 1995
raw power and emotion. she has kept this going for some time and had "it" right out of the gate
Nina Nastassia - Dogs - 2000
cut to the core voice with a direct and dark songwriting style. late night music
Jolie Holland - Catalpa - 2003
she was in Be Good Tanyas. not sure if this qualifies as a debut. but you can enjoy it for the good disc it is
Joanna Newsom - The Milk-Eyed Mender - 2004
a classically trained harp playing singer/songwriter? Yes along with Loreena McKennitt this is a small group. Pretty talented.
Jenny Lewis - Rabbit Fur Coat - 2006
she was of course in Rilo Kiley so does this qualify as a debut? i think so because it is so different. Anyways very quirky and really good!
Laura Marling - Alas I Cannot Swim - 2008
is she 16 or 17 here? good grief she is good. little Joni here. a modern recording that allows space? and is not close miced all the time? wow!
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Great Debut Discs - Singer/Songwriter 70's - 80's
We continue to explore the then new kids on the block with their opening discs. Some went on to bigger and better and others had hit the high point right away.
Billy Bragg - Brewing Up With Billy Bragg - 1984
the angry Brit burst onto the scene with "It Says Here", "Love Gets Dangerous","This Guitar Says Sorry". one man and an electric guitar!
Steve Earle - Guitar Town - 1986
He burst on to a scene with this stellar collection of songs. "Guitar Town", "My Old Friend the Blues", "Someday"
Tracy Chapman - Tracy Chapman - 1988
such a great disc. what a voice and what words. if only there were a few more great moments to come. not that what she has done since is terrible. it just isn't at this level
Iris Dement - Infamous Angel - 1992
very distinctive voice that moves me to tears every time I sit down to listen. what a storyteller.
Todd Snider - Songs For the Daily Planet - 1994
Tall gangly guy with the great stories and good jokes. No wonder he is on the John Prine label
Gillian Welch - Revival - 1996
right out of a Steinbeck novel. amazing disc. still making great music today
Billy Bragg - Brewing Up With Billy Bragg - 1984
the angry Brit burst onto the scene with "It Says Here", "Love Gets Dangerous","This Guitar Says Sorry". one man and an electric guitar!
Steve Earle - Guitar Town - 1986
He burst on to a scene with this stellar collection of songs. "Guitar Town", "My Old Friend the Blues", "Someday"
Tracy Chapman - Tracy Chapman - 1988
such a great disc. what a voice and what words. if only there were a few more great moments to come. not that what she has done since is terrible. it just isn't at this level
Iris Dement - Infamous Angel - 1992
very distinctive voice that moves me to tears every time I sit down to listen. what a storyteller.
Todd Snider - Songs For the Daily Planet - 1994
Tall gangly guy with the great stories and good jokes. No wonder he is on the John Prine label
Gillian Welch - Revival - 1996
right out of a Steinbeck novel. amazing disc. still making great music today
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