Are you ready for the country?
Jon shares country sounding songs and a feature interview with Kelly Prescott.
You'll hear from:
the D Rangers
Mike T Kerr
Kayla Luky
The Becketts
Richard Laviolette
Kelly Prescott
Logan McKillop
Linda Mcrae
Mama's Broke
Rob Mcleran
and Union Duke

GBR # 263 - Oct 10 2021 - Country (with Jon)

An hour of radio dedicated to the bands who played Owen Sound Collegiate and West Hill Secondary in the 60s, 70s and 80s.  Tune in to hear Perth County Conspiracy, Major Hoople's Boarding House (featuring Wiarton's own David  Lodge), Frank Soda & the Imps, FM with Nash the Slash, Rush, and a bracer of timeless AM gold: Copper Penny, The Stampeders, Edward Bear, April Wine, Saga, Max Webster, Triumph, and a wild live cut from Lighthouse.  To wrap things up a heater from Toronto's Ugly Ducklings (who played Port Elgin once upon a time) as a stand in for foundational O.S. bands The Rembrandts, The Krossing, Factory and The Tombstones.

Tom Thwaits's Album

Georgian Bay Roots #291 May 1, 2022 (with Tom)

For the first time in 2 years of hosting GBR, Tom decides to stick to the 'folk, blues and roots from around the world' tagline as advertised on CFOS.  That means deep cuts from Nick Drake, Lal & Mike Waterson, Karen Dalton, The Lowlanders, The Incredible String Band, Lightnin' Hopkins, Leadbelly, Bonnie Prince Billy, Leonard Cohen, the Bulgarian State Radio & Television Female Vocal Choir, Taj Mahal, Townes Van Zandt and String Driven Thing!  Pictured, front and center, is Meaford tailor and drummer Billy Fairley.

Georgian Bay Roots #311 Sept. 18, 2022 (with Tom)

Do you still have a CD player? Host Kailey Jane Hawkins does and she's busting it out this week to spin some tunes from CDs that she borrowed from the folk office downtown pre-pandemic...and then forgot she had them and they've been hiding in a storage closet for way too long. Kind of like a musical treasure hunt, there's some seriously good stuff that deserves some airtime here! Featuring music by Larry Jensen, Richard Knechtel, Dave Gunning, Scott Cook, The Strumbellas, Les Poules a Colin, John Prine, Leela Gilday, Garnet Rogers, Lennie Gallant, The Irish Descendants and Samantha Martin!

Georgian Bay Roots #316 October 23 2022 (with Kailey)

Here it is! This week on the show we're playing the interview conducted by this show's founder, Jon Farmer, when he had a chance to sit down with the legendary Loreena McKennitt at the Sharing Circle on Saturday morning during Summerfolk. It's a conversation not to be missed...check it out here! #loreenamckennitt

Georgian Bay Roots #363 October 1 2023 (Loreena McKennitt Interview)

This week on the show we're playing the interview between this show's founder, Jon Farmer, and Juno-award winning Summerfolk alumnus Julian Taylor! Recorded live at Summerfolk 48 this past August, tune in to hear some thoughtful questions and answers, live music, and a wonderful conversation.

Georgian Bay Roots #367 October 22 2023 (Julian Taylor Interview)

It's wall to wall heaviness of all descriptions, and all local; except for two legendary Canadian punk bands who make the cut because they played Meaford in the 80's! Get into the pit with Sons of Ishmael, Teenage Head, The Forgotten Rebels, Frankie & the Wild Years, Sterling & the Birdwatchers, Blackjaw, Discoverson, JORU, Killing Clarence, Cut Short, Clock Strikes, Disscontent, Cruel Bloom, Ashed, Generation Hexed and Aerial!

Georgian Bay Roots #369 November 12, 2023 (with Tom)

Sometimes we like to share great music because of a theme we're trying to build or a show we're looking to promote, but sometimes it's fun to share great music "just because"! This is one of those shows -- join host Kailey Jane Hawkins as she shares a little of this, a little of that, and offers another HUGE welcome to our new host Lloyd Lemon who has his first show NEXT WEEK! Catch it all here! 

Featuring tracks by The Walkervilles, Deep Blue Honey, Peter Paul and Mary, Serena Ryder, Karla Bonoff, Danny Michel, Steve Poltz, Eric Nagler, The Small Glories, Jeremy Fisher, Christine Lavin, Matt Andersen and a brand new track from the Good Lovelies!

Georgian Bay Roots #370 November 19 2023 (with Kailey)

This is Episode 371 of Georgian Bay Roots Radio and today we are pleased to introduce our new host:   Lloyd Lemon.  Lloyd welcomes us into his world filled with music and musical experiences.  

Lloyd selected a program today to give an overview of some of his musical influences and range, while maintaining a connection to our Summerfolk roots and introducing some new music.  Artists featured include: Dave Edmunds; John Gorka; Blackie & The Rodeo Kings; William Prince & Serena Ryder; Matt Andersen; Rose Cousins; Odetta; Elisapie; The Fortunate Ones; Lunch at Allen’s; Gunning & Cormier; The Skydiggers; and Arlo Guthrie..

Georgian Bay Roots Radio Episode 371

Georgian Bay Roots Radio #371 November 26 2023 (with Lloyd)

December 3rd

Georgian Bay Roots #372 December 3rd 2023 (with Kelly)

It's a timely rebroadcast of Georgian Bay Roots' contribution to last year's CFOS/Sun Times 83rd annual Xmas Fund Broadcast! 

9 tracks as played live at the Roxy by GBR hosts Jon, Kailey, Kelly and Tom on the occasion of the 83rd Annual CFOS Sun Times Christmas Fund Broadcast. Tune in to hear our take on holiday favourites from Joni Mitchell, Eartha Kitt, John Prine, The Band, The Kinks and Gordon Lightfoot, new lyrics of Jon's for an old melody, sing along with us to Jingle Bells and White Christmas and cozy up to hear a Kemble Christmas story penned and recited by Kelly Babcock.

Bonus tracks, an earworm from String Driven Thing and a holiday themed folk ramble from the Incredible String Band.

Georgian Bay Roots #373 Dec. 11 2023 (with Tom)

"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)

This is the Christmas Eve 2023 edition of Georgian Bay Roots Radio, hosted by Lloyd Lemon. We at Georgian Bay Roots wish you all a happy holiday season!
We are featuring holiday themed music from artists who have graced the Summerfolk stages, and a few related Canadian artists.  Artists featured include: Loreena McKennitt; Quartette; Ennis Sisters; The Once; Heather, Cookie and Raylene Rankin; Susan Aglukark; Dave Gunning; Lunch at Allen’s; Barenaked Ladies; David Myles; Matt Andersen; The Good Lovelies; The Barra MacNeil’s; Bruce Cockburn; Colin James & The Little Big Band; Robbie Robertson; Rose Cousins, and Blue Rodeo.

Georgian Bay Roots Radio

Georgian Bay Roots #375 Dec 24 2023 (with Lloyd)

December 31at

Georgian Bay Roots #376 December 31 2023 (with Kelly)

It's a new year and so Georgian Bay Roots goes straight to top gear and opens with Mary Margaret O'Hara before reminding you, and giving you teasers, of shows coming to the area with Bry Webb, Jim Bryson, Jack de Keyzer and the Stampeders.  We dip into a Prine classic, the Justin Kelly Experiment, the youth sounds of Chatsworth in the form of Coco9, Owen Sound punk legends Clock Strikes and the Scenic City on the other side of the world, in another time in the form of Loose Lion before ending things on precisely the right notes with Beverly Glenn Copeland's 'Ever New' and Funkadelic's 'Wake Up'!

Georgian Bay Roots #377 January 7, 2024 (with Tom)

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)

January 21st

Georgian Bay Roots #379 January 21st, 2024 (with Kelly)

This is the January 28, 2024 edition of Georgian Bay Roots Radio, hosted by Lloyd Lemon. 

In this first episode of 2024 we look back at some of Lloyd's favourite new music from 2023.  Artists featured include: Bruce Cockburn: Jay Linden; Lennie Gallant; Jimmy Buffett; Meredith Moon; Elisapie; Adrian Sutherland; Allison Russell; The Urban Folk Quartet; Jessica Pearson and the East Wind; Tim Baker; Alan Doyle & The Dardanelles; Kellie Loder and The Skydiggers.

Georgian Bay Roots #380 Jan 28 2024 (with Lloyd)

Press play to hear an eclectic mix of acts gracing the streets and stages of Grey Bruce: hear the Bobcat Family Band (feat. Rich Laviolette) take on a Neil Young classic, find out what BA Johnston really thinks about self service machines, mark the Spoons show at the Meaford Hall on your calendars along with Woodworker and Kingo Halla shows at the Rumpus Room, not to mention Deep Dark Night w/ Mike (GBR spins some Ghost Money direct from Taiwan to mark the occasion), plus tracks from Lakewater, Harley Clarence, Dave Snider and Dizziheds (aka Eli from Roller Records) to make this meal complete!

4 Songs Live

Georgian Bay Roots #381 Feb 4, 2024 (with Tom)

Kick off your shoes and make yourself comfortable, this week's episode of Georgian Bay Roots is designed to get you excited for the upcoming festival season, celebrate Valentines Day, and to make you feel at home with some great tunes by Summerfolk alumni as well as some of your own friends and neighbours. Featuring tracks by Bahamas, Suzie Vinnick and Rick Fines, John Prine, Drew McIvor, Hang the Piper, The Lifers, The Good Lovelies, Joel Plaskett, Larry Jensen, Lisa Stethem, Kelly Babcock, James Keelaghan and Mark Bethune!

Georgian Bay Roots #382 February 11 2024 (with Kailey)

Music made in or played in Grey and Bruce Counties with tracks from around the world, this episode is celebrating All the things that happen in February.

February 18th

Georgian Bay Roots #383 February 18 2024 (with Kelly)

This is the February 25, 2024 edition of Georgian Bay Roots Radio, hosted by Lloyd Lemon. 
In this episode we play music to counter the mid-winter blues and celebrate Carnaval and  Mardi Gras with music from Quebec, PEI, Louisiana, and New Orleans.   Artists featured include: Waylon Thibodeaux; La Bottine Souriante; La Ligue Du Boheur; Vishten; De Temps Antan; Boozoo Chavis; Buckwheat Zydeco; Chubby Carrier & The Bayou Swamp Band; Corey Ledet Zydeco; Le Winston Band;  Matt Rollins with The War & The Treaty; Professor Longhair; Stop Inc.; Al Johnson and Dr. John.

Laissez Les Bon Temps Roulez!!!

Episode 384 Feb 25 2024 with Lloyd

Tune in this Sunday for a Georgian Bay Roots episode all about the Great Lakes Jam, a massive music festival that happened one August 20 years ago in Balaclava. The lineup included Spencer Davis, Eric Burdon & the Animals, Steppenwolf, Blue Oyster Cult, Joe Walsh, Rick Derringer, Johnny Winter, Creedence Clearwater Revisited, the B-52s, Cheap Trick, Kim Mitchell, Alice Cooper,(all included in today's show) and TIN MAN & THE FLYING MONKEYS!

Georgian Bay Roots #385, March 3, 2024 (with Tom)

It's taken just over six months to happen: host Kailey Jane Hawkins' Summerfolk wristband finally fell off this week! Take heart -- there are only a few short months until she'll get a new one at Summerfolk 49! This week's show has got a little bit of everything to get you excited for the upcoming music season: tunes from Summerfolk alumni, artists playing music in and around our area this summer, and music "just because". Featuring tracks by the Good Lovelies, Bruce Cockburn, Lennie Gallant, William Prince, Esther's Family, Christine Lavin, Union Duke, Wendi Hunter, John Prine, Old Man Luedecke, Eve Goldberg, Amanda Rheaume, Joe Brown and Martin Cooper!

Georgian Bay Roots #386 March 10 2024 (with Kailey)

It's the St. Paddy's Day episode. There might be some mention of Ireland in this one.

March 17th

Georgian Bay Roots #387 March 17, 2024 (with Kelly)

This is the March 24, 2024 edition of Georgian Bay Roots Radio, hosted by Lloyd Lemon. 

Lloyd and his wife Anne had the pleasure of visiting Ireland in May of 2023 and in this episode we explore traditional music from Ireland and from artists who carry on the Irish traditions.    Artists featured include: The Chieftains; Matt Molloy, Sean Keane, and Arty McGlynn; Sharon Shannon; Connla; The Corrs; Van Morrison & The Chieftains; Sinead O’Connor; Dervish with Brendan Gleeson; Ronan Keating; Damien Leith; The High Kings; The Irish Descendants; The Irish Rovers; and Loreena McKennitt with James Keelaghan.

#summerfolk  #podcast  #georgianbayroots  #georgianbayrootsradio #Irishtraditionalfolk #Thechieftains #mattmolloy #seankeane #artymcglynn #sharonshannon #connla #thecorrs #vanmorrisonandthechieftains; #sineadoconnor #dervish #brendangleeson  #ronankeating #damienleith #thehighkings #theirishdescendants #theirishrovers #loreenamckennitt #jameskeelaghan.

Episode 388 - March 24 (Lloyd)

GBR kicks off with a pile of local cuts, past and present, from Murray Powell, Sterling & the Birdwatchers, Milk Fraud, JD Crosstown, Woodworker and Melissa Dawne & the Timebomberz w/ Drew Wright before switching gears to get you up to date on acts coming to town that you won't want to miss: The Stampeders, Zones, Moon King, Moonbean and Souvenirs, the local John Prine show.  As an extra special treat, a reel to reel recording of Joso & Malka live at Mariposa '63, aka a little taste of The Prociw Archives (look it up on Youtube, he needs your help identifying some of the artists caught on tape!).

I AM HOME Remix

Georgian Bay Roots #389 March 31, 2024 (with Tom)

They say "April showers bring May flowers"...host Kailey Jane Hawkins is embracing this rainy week we've had here in Grey/Bruce and spinning all kinds of tracks about rain, new music from your friends and neighbours, and music from Summerfolk alumni and Youth Discoveries winners of years past. Catch it all here! Featuring tracks by The Lifers, Larry Jensen, Mark Bethune, Luca Fogale, David Newland, The Skydiggers, Ray Bonneville, Suzie Vinnick, Jon Brooks, John Bino, Samantha Martin, Ken Dunn, Charlie Taylor-Gillespie and brand new music from Drew McIvor and Sandy Harron!

Georgian Bay Roots #390 April 7 2024 (with Kailey)

April 14th

Georgian Bay Roots #391 April 14 2024 (with Kelly)

This is the April 21, 2024 edition of Georgian Bay Roots Radio, hosted by Lloyd Lemon. 
In this episode Lloyd presents music inspired by live shows by RPR, Sue Foley, Colin Linden, and Shawn Kellerman.  These experiences are supplemented by connections with other summerfolk artists, new music, and new to him music that he’s experienced over the past few months.  Artists featured include: Fred Penner; RPR, Lucy MacNeil, Sue Foley, Ruthie Foster, Colin Linden, Harrison Kennedy, Blackie and the Rodeo Kings, Jay Linden, Adrian Sutherland, Shawn Kellerman and Carlos Del Junco with honorable mention of Terra Lightfoot. 
#summerfolk  #podcast  #georgianbayroots  #georgianbayrootsradio;  #fredpenner; #rpr, #lucymacneil, #suefoley, #ruthiefoster, #colinlinden, #harrisonkennedy, #blackieandtherodeokings, #jaylinden, #adriansutherland,  #shawnkellerman, #carlosdeljunco, and #terralightfoot

Episode #392 Apr 21 2024 (With Lloyd)

We're a weekly radio show based in Owen Sound, Ontario and presented by the Georgian Bay Folk Society. Hosts Kailey, Lloyd, Kelly, and Tom share the music that's 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.

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