A new year means new beginnings, awakenings and, of course, winter! This week on the show we've got tracks to warm you through this wintery spell we're experiencing, including brand new music from local musicians! Tune in to catch it all. Featuring music by Paige Warner, Searson, Reid Jamieson, David Hartt, Morgan Barrie, David Gillis, The O'Pears, Naming The Twins, Maneli Jamal, Beckon, Celeigh Cardinal, Lisa Stethem, The Good Lovelies and The East Pointers!

Georgian Bay Roots #276 Jan 16 2022 (with Kailey)

ST THERESA
©2018 David Michael Hartt

Another night of lonely
Long gone's my one and only
Salvation’s just a faint hope down the line
Aching for affection
My thoughts get my attention
I long to feel a pulse other than mine
 
Don’t let me go blind St Theresa,
If you have time St Theresa        
If you don’t mind St Theresa
Can you soothe my soul tonight?

Your blessings so restoring
My missive sent imploring
Your intervention is needed, did I mention I’m in need
I’m here anticipating, anxiously awaiting          
A simple sign that says you’ve heard my plea
 
Don’t let me go blind St Theresa,
If you have time St Theresa        
If you don’t mind St Theresa
Can you soothe my soul tonight?
Don’t let me go blind St Theresa,
If you don’t mind St Theresa
And you have time St Theresa   
Can you soothe my soul tonight?
 
The battered and the broken, the exiled, unspoken,
The lonely and the homely call your name
The unloved, the unneeded, the unwanted the defeated      
The rejected you comfort all the same
 
Don’t let me go blind St Theresa ….

Never Brave Enough

St Theresa

Youth Discoveries is back!! It's been two years since we've been able to host the Youth Discoveries competition and we're excited to hear what our young musicians have been up to! Join host Kailey Jane Hawkins as she spins tracks from former Youth Discoveries winners, has a chat with Kimmer T, and shares music from local musicians and Summerfolk 47 artists! Featuring music by Irish Mythen, Justin Burgess, Marshall Veroni, Esther's Family, Le Vent du Nord, Bieck O'Shea, Page Warner, David Essig, Moscow Apartment, David Hartt, Jake Feeney, and Michelle Meunier!

Georgian Bay Roots #288 Apr 10 2022 (with Kailey)

Song recorded in 1987 by the re-united original members of Longshot, sans Shania.  This was supposed to be the B-side to the City of Timmins 75th Anniversary song but was turned down as the sponsors of the record wanted an instrumental of that same song. This has sat unreleased since then. The members of the group are David Michael Hartt (Vocals, Keys) Mike Mitchell (bass) Michael Chabot (drums) and the late Richard Dion on guitar.

All My Life

When You Look Up At Night

Festival and "summer show" season is upon us!! This week on Georgian Bay Roots Radio join host Kailey Jane Hawkins as she spins tunes from artists playing at Mariposa 2023, music from artists playing Summerfolk 48, songs from artists performing at Harbour Nights and the Music at the Market series here in Owen Sound, AND some brand new tracks hot off the presses from your friends and neighbours right here in Grey and Bruce! There's so much happening it's hard to pack it all in!! 

Featuring tracks by Coco Love Alcorn, KT Tunstall, Drew McIvor, David Hartt, Ken Dunn, Rufus Wainwright, Rob Elder, Sharon Lois and Bram, Julian Taylor, Josh Ritchie, The Realmwalkers, Danny Michel and Paige Warner!

Georgian Bay Roots #346 June 4 2023 (with Kailey)

"The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear." -- Buddy The Elf

Spreading the Christmas cheer with lots of singing for all to hear, this week's episode of Georgian Bay Roots Radio offers a bit of a "year in review" from host Kailey Jane Hawkins' episodes in 2023, and some holiday tracks to warm you up for the upcoming holiday season. Featuring tracks by Lisa Stethem, Bahamas, The Pairs, Matt Andersen, Joni Mitchell, Shane Pendergast, Gordon Lightfoot, Serena Ryder, The O'Pears, David Hawkins, David Hartt, Mat Epp, Mimi O'Bonsawin and The Good Lovelies!

Georgian Bay Roots #374 December 17 2023 (with Kailey)

Sticking close to our format in this week's episode (sharing music made in and played in Grey and Bruce counties with folk and roots music from across Canada and around the world thrown into the mix!), host Kailey Jane Hawkins has new music from your friends and neighbours closeby, music from friends a little farther away, and some tunes courtesy of the Summerfolk office (with a little help from Lloyd Lemon!). Catch it all here!

Featuring tracks by Coig, Allison Lupton, Dave Gunning, David Hartt, Rob Elder, David Hawkins, The Sun Down Drivers, The Proclaimers, Aleksi Campagne, Natalie MacMaster, Amber May, Joe Quinn and Nuclear Vibes!

Georgian Bay Roots #378 January 14 2024 (with Kailey)

If you like music made in and played in Grey and Bruce counties, then, Friends -- you are going to *love* this week's edition of Georgian Bay Roots Radio. Picking up where Tom left off last week talking about local music, this week's show is almost exclusively featuring local musicians, with music from Youth Discoveries Finalists, information about upcoming shows you can get to AND a track to get you amped up for Summerfolk 49! Catch it all here. 

Featuring tracks by Amanda and the Paper Cranes, Jaret Koop, David Hartt, Martin Cooper, Bill Dickson, Deep Blue Honey, Garnet Rogers, Gordon Lightfoot, Dave Hawkins, Richard Ebbs, Bill Monahan, Bella Frances, Kevin Couch and Sandy Harron!

Georgian Bay Roots #394 May 5 2024 (with Kailey)

**Please Note: this week's episode of Georgian Bay Roots Radio features advertisements for upcoming shows and concerts and was recorded in advance of many of the cancellations that have since occurred as a result of COVID-19. Please check the details for any specific show you're considering attending and get the most updated information regarding cancellations before you make firm plans. **

Here's your weekly dose of amazing music made in, and played in Grey and Bruce counties of Ontario, Canada. This week's show features music from upcoming Summerfolk 45 performers, from local singer/songwriters, and from musicians and bands who will be giving shows between now and Summerfolk 45. Featuring music by Andrea Ramolo, John Prine, Safe as Houses, Coco Love Alcorn, Joey Thompson, The Arrogant Worms, Stompin' Tom Connors, Sarah Harmer, RPR, Matt Andersen, The Good Lovelies, Mary Lambert, The Irish Rovers and David Hartt!

Georgian Bay Roots #181 March 15 2020 (with Kailey)

David Michael Hartt is a singer/songwriter originally from Timmins, but now living in Owen Sound ON. He has worked with many talented musicians from Shania Twain to Larry Jensen.  His writing style is in more of a storytelling vein as can be seen in his first album “Our Stories” which has songs that tell 10 stories of his hometown of Timmins, ON.  This is to be followed up in late 2023 with a second 10 song collection called “More Stories” which will continue to tell the stories of events and people of note. 
The newest release is “Keep On Driving”. The songs on this album were written mostly over the last few years with a reworking of a 1986 song, “When You Look Up At Night” and the inclusion of “All My Life” a song recorded with his old band “Longshot” in 1987.
David likes to inject a little humour in his songwriting but can write a great love song and does not shy away from wearing his strongly held beliefs on his sleeve. 
Apart from the aforementioned Longshot song and first single “Demon Seed” produced by the very talented Michael Lanteigne of Canadian Country Band Johnson’s Creek, the rest of the album was recorded, mixed and mastered at David’s home studio, with him playing or programming all of the instruments. 
As he is a prolific songwriter, another album is on the horizon for mid-2024 tentatively titled “We’ll Always Have Main St” which will contain some collaborations with other songwriters and musicians.
Presently he is looking into assembling a band to perform the songs from “Keep On Driving”, as apart from the odd open mic, he has not performed live in over 20 years.

For 8 years we were a weekly radio show based in Owen Sound, Ontario and presented by the Georgian Bay Folk Society. We shared music made in and played in Grey and Bruce counties with folk and roots music from across Canada and around the world thrown into the mix.

The show sunsetted on December 29th, 2024. Thanks for listening!

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