In celebration of the little festival that could, and was: Summerfolk 46.  Since it was impossible to catch all the acts, at all the venues, here's a handy sampler of a few of the great sounds the Georgian Bay Folk Society brought to Owen Sound this year.
Travel by ear around the world with Jaffa Road, Moskitto Bar, Okan and Quique Escamilla.  Revel in the shimmering guitars of Tony McManus & Julia Toaspern, the heavy riffs of Terra Lightfoot and the deep groove of Ray Bonneville.  Rock out with The Skydiggers, get down with the bluegrass of the Slocan Ramblers, surround yourself in the voices of Crystal Shawanda and Evangeline Gentle.  And from Kurt Swinghammer, a real special cut called 'Owen Sound'.
These artists performed all over the scenic city for one weekend, and for one hour only they're all together on this episode of Georgian Bay Roots!

Tom Thwaits's Album

Georgian Bay Roots #256 Aug 22 2021 (with Tom)

Folks, Summerfolk has come and gone for another year and it was ... well, it was different. But we all know why and there's no point belabouring that increasingly stale pandemic narrative. Host, Kelly Babcock takes you on one more tour of music by some of the performers of Summerfolk 46 with one additional song thrown in from our friend and performer from past Summerfolk seasons, Shawna Caspi whose album, Hurricane Coming, has just been released.. The SF46 performers we played tracks from this week included Julian Taylor, Madison Violet, Emm Gryner, Basset the Band, the Slocan Ramblers, Jaffa Road, Mimi O'Bansawin, Benjamin Dakota Rogers, Danny Michel, Samantha Martin & Delta Sugar, and Terra Lightfoot. Enjoy.

September 5th

Georgian Bay Roots #258 Sep 5th 2021 (with Kelly)

Wherein Tom catches up with the goings on of the Sweetwater Festival, Symphony in the Barn, the Georgian Bay Symphony Orchestra and classically minded folks in Grey/Bruce.  Tune in to hear Tom Allen & Co. wax poetic about John Cage getting lost in Canada, learn about ravens with composer Carmen Braden and the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra and light up with pianist Francine Kay's performance of Débussy's 'Feux d'Artifices'.  Check out a new work by composers Spy Dénommé-Welch and Catherine Magowan performed by GBSO members, Bach inspired pieces by Summerfolk alumni Beverly Glenn Copeland and Sweetwater Artistic Director Edwin Huizinga and Bill Coulter and the deconstructed piano sounds of Gordon Monahan.  The show wraps up with a lullaby written by Ian Cusson for the opera Louis Riel and a cosmic performance by Meaford electric violinist Victoria Yeh.

Georgian Bay Roots #260 (with Tom) Sept. 19, 2021

Jon presents a show in three parts with Spring songs from
Logan McKillop
Don Ross
Joy Kills Sorrow
The Barrel Boys
Nuaa
and Victoria Parker

Songs of War and Peace from
Buffy Sainte-Marie
Bob Dylan
Lynn Miles
and Valdy

And songs he likes from
Irish Mythen
Joshua Burnside
The Pairs
Maria Dunn
and Tim Harrison

Georgian Bay Roots #286 Mar 27 2022 (Jon) Spring, War/Peace, & Music

It's our 300th show!! Join host Kailey Jane Hawkins as she takes us back to the beginning and spins tracks from those early days of the show, shares music to celebrate Canada Day AND to get you excited for Mariposa and Summerfolk! It's all here! Happy anniversary Georgian Bay Roots! Featuring music by Our Shotgun Wedding, Lennie Gallant, Dave Hawkins, Dala, The Arrogant Worms, Trent Severn, The Lifers, Joel Plaskett, Stan Rogers, Stompin' Tom Connors, The AB3, Paige Warner, the Duhks, and James Keelaghan!

Georgian Bay Roots #300 July 3  2022 (with Kailey)

THE SUMMERFOLK SCHEDULE IS OUT! Yay! You can check it out right now at www.summerfolk.org and begin to map out your festival experience. You'll want to check it out early and make some plans and, as a heads up, you might have to be strategic...because as it's been for the last 46 years, there will be LOTS of amazing music happening at this year's festival. Tune in this week to catch music by Summerfolk alumni Sarah Harmer and Tim Harrison, and Summerfolk 47 artists Morgan X Barrie, Le Vent Du Nord, Mimi O'Bonsawin, David Newland, Briar Summers, RPR, Steve Poltz, Leela Gilday, The Mackenzie Blues Band, Danny Michel, and Camryn Ruthven!

Georgian Bay Roots #304 July 31 2022 (with Kailey)

This is Jon's final show with Georgian Bay Roots for the foreseeable future. 
He shares some new songs from:
Shane Pendergast
David Myles
and James Keelaghan
Gives shoutouts to
Allison Russell 
and a Jaron Freeman Fox show
Highlights artists who he interviewed like
Roger Roger
The Small Glories
Rose Cousins
Jon Brooks
Aerialists
and Trad.Attack!
And wraps it all up with songs about endings and overs and feelings from
Loudan Wainwright III
Jessica Rhaye adn the Ramshackle Parade
Eve Goldberg
 Stan Rogers
and David Newland

Georgian Bay Roots Ep 310 - Jon's last show

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 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)

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)

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)

Tune in to hear a selection of artists from Summerfolk 49, a topical request from Dave Rosenfeld and the song that wraps up the fest every year.  In order of appearance: Suzie Vinnick, Tio Chorinho, Kobo Town, Kalascima, Elage Diouf, Andrina Turenne, Darol Anger & Bruce Molsky, Shawna Caspi, Diyet & the Love Soldiers, Terra Lightfoot, Little Misty, Meteor Heist, Bryden Gwiss and, finally, Stan Rogers.

Georgian Bay Roots #409 August 18, 2024 (with Tom

Summersoak...uh, we mean **SUMMERFOLK 49** recap!! This week's episode of Georgian Bay Roots Radio is sponsored by Georgian Bay Folk Society board member David Rosenfeld, and is all about the amazing festival we had just last weekend. As you may have heard (or if you were there you experienced it first hand haha) there was rain, but there was a lot of incredible music too...boy oh boy was there ever music!! Join host Kailey Jane Hawkins as she recounts her Summerfolk 49 experience as an attendee, as an emcee, and as a fan of that wonderful weekend we call Summerfolk! 

Featuring tracks by Ego Spank, Bruce Molsky, Porch Couch, The Fretless & Madeline Roger, Treasa Levasseur, Lloyd Spiegel, David Newland, David Francey, Lennie Gallant, Ray Bonneville, Suzie Vinnick and 2024 Youth Discoveries Winner Daniel Schmidt!

Georgian Bay Roots #410 August 25 2024 (with Kailey)

Sep 1st

Georgian Bay Roots #411 September 1st 2024 (with Kelly)

It's the Summers End here in Ontario, but there is no end to the great music being played right here on Georgian Bay Roots Radio. This week on the show we've got some new releases from some of your favourite artists, tracks from artists performing shows in the area, tracks from new friends of the show, and tracks to help usher in the Autumn season here in Grey and Bruce. We've got it all! 

Featuring music by Joel Plaskett, Morgan Barrie, Eve Goldberg, Julian Taylor, Suzie Vinnick, John Prine, Rob Elder, Odd Marshall, Madison Galloway, Rob Ritchie, and new friends of the show Wayne Nichols and Marv Perry!

Georgian Bay Roots #414 September 22 2024 (with Kailey)

The Ol' Radio Show from September 29th, 2024 is full of artists that our host, Kelly Babcock thinks of as hard working musicians. The music is good, and the 59 minutes go by quickly. But that's okay 'cause there's 414 previous episodes of Georgian Bay Roots that you can listen to.

September 29th

Georgian Bay Roots #415 September 29, 2024 (with Kelly)

New music from your Grey/Bruce neighbours (past and present): Beverly Glenn Copeland (with Sam Smith!), Culture Reject, Rich Laviolette, Kevin Kuipers, Charlie Glasspool, Odd Marshall and Thresher.  The second segment is entirely dedicated to, belatedly, marking the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: listen in to hear William Prince w/ Serena Ryder, Ruby Waters, Aysanabee, Willie Dunn, Elisapie, Northern Haze and Helen Roy.

Myrtle in the Forest

Georgian Bay Roots #418 October 20, 2024 (with Tom)

Oct 27th

Georgian Bay Roots #419 October 27th 2024 (with Kelly)

This is Episode 420 of Georgian Bay Roots Radio, hosted by Lloyd Lemon that was released on November 3, 2024. Episode 416 is sponsored by The Georgian Bay Folk Society.

In this episode Lloyd features an interview between Jon Farmer and Juno Award winning performer from Summerfolk 49 – David Francey.  The interview is accompanied by music discussed by David Francey, including Terra Spencer is featured on his 2023 release, The Breath Between.  The final segment of the show features artists from live shows that Lloyd has enjoyed since Summerfolk, including Jeff Rogers, The Legendary Downchild Blues Band, and Bruce Springsteen and the E-Street Band.

Georgian Bay Roots #420 - November 3, 2024 (With Lloyd)

Tune in to discover Bass is Base, The Maximum Definitive, Blue Rodeo and the Cowboy Junkies' ties to Grey County, to hear new singles from JD Crosstown and Kuips, to catch up with acts in and around town (The Skydiggers, The Sadies, John Muirhead, Goddo, Victoria Yeh, JORU & Jarvis Church) and to take stock of the fact that Drew McIvor's perennial open mic at the Bruce will be wrapping up for good on Nov. 20th; get your resos now!

Georgian Bay Roots #421, November 10, 2024 (with Tom)

As the Good Lovelies say in their track "I See Gold": 

There's a change comin'
Everything's gonna be alright...

There *is* a change coming: friends, after 8 years on the airwaves, at the end of this calendar year Georgian Bay Roots Radio is switching off and heading into the sunset. Join host Kailey Jane Hawkins as she reflects on her 7 years as one of the hosts of this merry little show, and spins some favourites from local legends and Summerfolk alumni alike. 

Featuring tracks by Joel Plaskett, Suzie Vinnick, Jon Brooks, Stephen Hardy Palmer, Drew McIvor, Marv Perry, Bill Monahan, Fred Penner, Matt Andersen, Steve Poltz, Danny Michel, Bill Dickson, the JD Edwards Band, and the Good Lovelies!

Georgian Bay Roots #422 November 17 2024 (with Kailey)

Kelly's Last show ... before the last show Kelly does in December, but that's a Christmas Show so this is Kelly's real last show, it's just not ... you know .... last.

Georgian Bay Roots Radio #423 November 24th 2024 (with Kelly)

This is Episode 424 of Georgian Bay Roots Radio, hosted by Lloyd Lemon that was released on December 1, 2024. Episode 424 is sponsored by The Georgian Bay Folk Society.

In this episode Lloyd presents his interview with Terra Lightfoot as recorded at the Sharing Circle on Saturday morning, August 17, 2024.  The interview is accompanied by music discussed by Terra (I finally get a chance to play some David Wilcox (one of Terra’s early influences).  

Terra talks about some of her musical roots, her relationships with mentors like Colin Linden and Daniel  Lanois, playing on tour with Blue Rodeo, Bruce Cockburn, Blackie & The Rodeo Kings and some of the artists she has co-written with -including Matt Anderson, Colin Linden, Colin James, and Tyler Chester.  

Terra also graced us with two acoustic performances of new songs: L A Good Sign and and Could’ve Stayed Lost that she has already recorded and are planned to be released in February.  We had some technical challenges with the field recording, but you can hear Terra’s talent, passion and spirit shine through (even if it does not duplicate the amazing experience of sitting beside her while she sang and played). 

#summerfolk  #podcast  #georgianbayroots  #georgianbayrootsradio  #Summerfolk49  #terralightfoot #interview #davidwilcox #samweber

Georgian Bay Roots # 424 December 1 2024 (With Lloyd)

Leaning heavily into "the music made and played by your neighbours right here in GreyBruce".  Tune in to hear, in order of appearance: Sons of Ishmael, Louis Rankin, Chegahno, Hallucination feat. Chippewa Travellers & Reverse, Beverly Glenn Copeland (Song for Elizabeth Glenn-Copeland), BA Johnston, Rich Laviolette, The Sadies, JD Crosstown, Eugene Smith, String Driven Thing, Bill Monahan, Kuips and Andy Elliott and David Chevalier's Lakewater!

Georgian Bay Roots #425 December 8, 2024 (with Tom)

This is Episode 426 of Georgian Bay Roots Radio, hosted by Lloyd Lemon that was released on December 15, 2024. Episode 426 is sponsored by The Georgian Bay Folk Society.

In this episode Lloyd bids farewell to this adventure of being a volunteer radio host with a set list to recognize artists from Summerfolk past and future (Summerfolk 50) and to also have a nod to the holiday season.  Artists featured include: Hot Soup; Oliver Schroer & The Stewed Tomatoes; Ivan Strunin, Blackie & the Rodeo Kings; Lennie Gallant; Matt Andersen; Rick Fines; The Skydiggers; Catherine MacLellan; Danny Michel; Trout Fishing in America; and Brian Wilson.

#summerfolk  #podcast  #georgianbayroots  #georgianbayrootsradio  #Summerfolk50  #hotsoup   #oliverschroerandthestewedtomatoes #ivanstrunin blackieandtherodeokings  #lenniegallant #mattandersen #rickfines #skydiggers #catherinemaclellan #dannymichel #troutfishinginamerica and #brianwilson

Georgian Bay Roots # 426 December 1st, 2024 (With Lloyd)

Georgian Bay Roots #427 December 8, 2024 (with Kelly)

Well friends -- it's been a blast! This is it -- the last episode of Georgian Bay Roots Radio! Join hosts Kailey, Lloyd, Kelly, Tom and our founding host Jon Farmer as we take turns saying "so long for now" and spin one last song each to sail off into the sunset to. 

We've had so much fun curating these shows for you over the last 8 years. Thank you SO much to the Georgian Bay Folk Society for this wonderful opportunity to make these shows and for keeping us on the air, thank you to Steve Ritchie at CFOS for making us sound good on the radio, and thank you to each of you for tuning in week after week and for all your support and kind words. Take care of yourselves and each other, support local and live music, and we'll see you at Summerfolk!!!

Featuring music by The Clumsy Lovers, Murray McLauchlan, Bram Morrison, Iris Dement, Beverly Glenn-Copeland, Scott Cook, and Stan Rogers!

Georgian Bay Roots #428 December 29 2024 (with Kailey)

This week's episode is bookended with tracks from locals and filled up with songs about farmers, fields, and the work they share.

Georgian Bay Roots Episode 35

This week's episode of Georgian Bay Roots asks, "what is folk music?" and explores some of the breadth of the genre. Featuring tracks by The Mackenzie Blues Band, Beckon, Irish Mythen, Steve Poltz, Elaine Murray, Pete Seeger, Phil Ochs, Bram Morrison, Norman Liota, Peter Paul and Mary, Rob Szabo, Baskery, De Temps Antan, and Rob Elder!

Georgian Bay Roots Episode 55: "This Is Folk Music" (October 15, 2017)

After a month away Kailey is back in the host's chair and ready to share some great music. This week's show offers a bit of a mix featuring some festive tracks, some local musicians, and a track off Coco Love Alcorn's newest album "Rebirth". Featuring music by Wendi Hunter, Gordon Lightfoot, Justin Burgess, Eve Goldberg, Joni Mitchell, Christine Lavin, Bill Monahan, Jayden Gralhman, The Good Lovelies, RPR, Jaret Koop and the Killing Time Band, The O'Pears and Coco Love Alcorn!

Georgian Bay Roots #165 November 24, 2019 (with Kailey)

Georgian Bay Roots #168 - Dec 15, 2019 (with Dylan & Lauren)

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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