Free Download: Patrick Watson Live in Melbourne

Via CBC Radio 3 - on a blog called Fan Made Recordings they've posted an entire Patrick Watson show, recorded in Melbourne, Australia on Jan. 6.

Visit http://fanmaderecordings.blogspot.com/2010/01/patrick-watson-northcote-social-club.html for details on the show, the track list and the download links.

Timber Timbre at Daytrotter

The first Canadian band of the year is up on Daytrotter - Toronto's Timber Timbre have recorded "Magic Arrow", "Trouble Comes Knocking", "No Bold Villian" and "Demon Host" and you can download them all for free if you go to http://www.daytrotter.com/dt/timber-timbre-concert/20031014-37382178.html.

Free Download: 3rd Floor Sessions from Ohbijou and the Wooden Sky

The 3rd Floor Sessions on Spiritlive bring you live Canadian music off the floor from Ryerson University. The latest Sessions from Ohbijou and the Wooden Sky are now up and ready to go. Visit SpiritLive for 10 live (320 Kbps) tracks from the Wooden Sky ( http://spiritlive.net/?q=TFSmp3_thewoodensky ) and another 8 from Ohbijou ( http://spiritlive.net/?q=TFSmp3_ohbijou ).

Third Floor Sessions: OHBIJOU - The Woods



Also, if you somehow missed them there are sessions posted from Gravity Wave, DD/MM/YYYY and Kay Pettigrew.

Holiday Concerts Galore Next Week on Canada Live

This is the weekly thing where I tell you what's coming up on Canada Live, or rather I pass it along. Every weeknight Canada Live on CBC Radio 2 brings you live concerts recorded all over Canada. Someone at Radio 2 passes the list on to me, and I pass it on to you. There are only three days of concerts next week because thursday and friday are pre-empted for the holiday but if you feel like going to a Christmas concert while still staying in where it's warm, Canada Live has you covered.

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December 21 to 23, Canada Live celebrates the season with six special holiday concerts

Monday, December 21, 2009
concert 1: MIR with Symphony Nova Scotia
recorded at the Rebecca Cohn Auditorium in Halifax
A wonderful Christmas concert by this sophisticated pop group. MIR has always fused innovation with solid pop lyrics, textures and vocals. In this concert they combine forces with Symphony Nova Scotia in a series of compositions and arrangements by the band's leader Asif Illyas. Asif and his brother Shehab were born in Sri Lanka and their songs are catchy, sweet, sad, simple and complex -- but always fresh and interesting. This concert, called "A Soldier's Carol," is based on their recent EP Christmas release of the same name. Among other things, it traces the thoughts, feelings, and travels of a soldier a long way from home at Christmas.
concert 2: The Canadian Christmas Canon
recorded at the Queen Alexandra Hall in Edmonton
Bruce Cockburn, Joni Mitchell, Ron Sexsmith, Lynn Miles, Stan Rogers, and many others have penned songs expressing their personal sense of the Christmas season. For many, these are the songs of The Canadian Christmas Canon. Edmonton singer-songwriter Bob Jahrig and sisters group The Ambers perform some of their favourites for one magical night.

Tuesday, December 22, 2009
concert 1: The Good Lovelies
recorded at Le Petit Campus in Montreal
The Good Lovelies are Caroline Brooks, Kerri Ough and Sue Passmore, all of them best friends and refugees from solo careers. Described as "flirty-bluegrass" and "the mischievous Andrews Sisters" the Toronto-based trio rely on unerring three-part vocal harmonies, clever songs and, onstage, convulsively funny repartee. The trio formed only two years ago. Since then, they have quit their jobs, played countless clubs and coffee houses and half a dozen folk festivals, completed over 130 dates this year ( from Montreal to Vancouver Island and back ), won the New Emerging Artist Award at this year's Canadian Folk Awards, and just released a brand new Christmas CD called 'Under The Mistletoe'. Tonight's Canada Live taping finds them in friendly company at Le Petit Campus in Montreal. Although there was a storm raging outside the Good Lovelies did everything right and made the crowd forget the weather and focus on having an absolutely lovely time!
concert 2: Tom Jackson's Singing for Supper
recorded at St. Stephen's Anglican Church in Calgary
Tom Jackson tours the country with his Christmas show "Singing for Supper", raising money for Canada's less fortunate. He is joined by guest musicians Shannon Gaye and Pear. This Calgary show is a real home-coming for the musicians before they continue on the rest of their tour to the Northwest Territories. Tom will perform his signature tune "The Huron Carole" along with other traditional and non-traditional holiday favourites. There's also a sneak peek of Tom's soon-to-be-released single, The Gift. Singing for Supper benefits food banks and food programs across Canada. This evening with Tom Jackson and friends is a great way to spend a cold December night with holiday tunes, all for a great cause.

Wednesday, December 23, 2009
concert 1: Outport Christmas in Ferryland - John Curran
recorded at the Holy Trinity Church, Ferryland, Newfoundland
John Curran returns to his home community of Ferryland to release his debut solo CD "Christmas - May Your Days Be Merry And Bright." Perched on its grassy bank, the Holy Trinity Church stands in a commanding position overlooking the rugged and rocky shoreline that welcomed some of the earliest settlers to Newfoundland. The church has been a sanctuary and meeting place for this southern shore community since it was built in 1865 and provides an iconic venue within earshot of the foaming waves. As a boy, John sang here with the choir at Christmas and he returns tonight to welcome an over-capacity crowd of family, friends and fans who jam into the pews to celebrate the season with one of their favourite sons.
concert 2: Quartette Christmas
recorded at the Capitol Theatre in Moncton, NB
The group Quartette is made up of four of Canada's finest singer/songwriters ... Sylvia Tyson, Cindy Church, Caitlin Hanford and Gwen Swick. Their rich harmonies, good humour and love for the music guarantees a concert to remember. This Christmas concert combines old favourites and new collaborations between the members with musical influences ranging from jazz, blues, country, gospel and pop.

Thursday, December 24, 2009
pre-empted

Friday, December 25, 2009
pre-empted

CBC Radio 1 broadcast, Fridays at 2:05 PM
Friday, December 25, 2009, on CBC Radio 1
pre-empted

Canada Live podcast, released on Fridays
Friday, December 25, 2009 on the Canada Live podcast
concert 1: Amelia Curran
recorded at the Holy Heart Theatre in St. John's, Newfoundland
The St. John's fall concert season kicked off with the long promised and highly anticipated CD release of Six Shooter Records starlet Amelia Curran. The depth and power of her writing and performance is beautifully captured in front of 800 adoring hometown fans. Amelia was joined by the musicians who helped create her new sound, including Sandy Morris, Geoff Panting, Andrew Dale, Matt Hender and Jon Lane. The CD, Hunter Hunter, features the backing vocals of Newfoundland's hottest new alt folk group The Once - Geraldine Hollett, Phil Churchill, Andrew Dale. They joined Amelia on stage to help celebrate the release.

the Good Lovelies on the Canada Live Podcast

This week the CBC Radio 2 podcast features the Winners of the 2009 New Emerging Artist Award at the Canadian Folk Music Awards - the Good Lovlies. The trio just released a new album Under the Mistletoe on December 6 so you can hear some tunes from that and, if you're in the mood you can still catch them at the Pearl Company in Hamilton tonight, in Thornhill, Ontario tomorrow (Saturday, Dec. 19) and at the Lebovic Centre for Arts and Entertainment in Stouffville Ontario on Dec. 23. See goodlovelies.com for details.

Download the Podcast here or Press Play:

Great Canadian Song Quest Concert Coming to Your Radio Soon

Last night I was lucky enough to be at CBC Radio 2's Great Canadian Song Quest Concert - 12 of the 13 Song Quest artists were there playing their songs live in front of an audience. If you remember they only had four weeks to write the songs, so given a few more weeks to tweak them the songs were all even more polished than the originals (currently available on iTunes.) Martha Wainwright was, sadly, unable to be there because of a prior commitment (she gave birth a few days ago). She is though professional show people and she recorded a live acoustic version anyway at CBC's small London, England studio.

The good news, for everyone who didn't get to be there is that you'll still hear it. It was recorded for play on CBC Radio (1 and 2) and Bold TV! As a side note I am very confused by Bold TV, I don't know anyone who actually gets it and I'm not sure how a concert with Joel Plaskett, Hawksley Workman, Hey Rosetta!, Chantal Kreviazuk, Martha Wainwright etc., is all that bold other than having an insanely amazing lineup) - this really should have gone out live on CBC's broadcast network.

I'll give you a heads up with broadcast times/dates closer to the fact!

Next Week on Canada Live: Tributes to Haydain Neale and Oscar Peterson plus Rose Cousins, the Good Lovlies & More

This is the weekly thing where I tell you what's coming up on Canada Live, or rather I pass it along. Every weeknight Canada Live on CBC Radio 2 brings you live concerts recorded all over Canada. Someone at Radio 2 passes the list on to me, and I pass it on to you.

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Monday, December 14, 2009
concert 1: De Temps Antan
recorded at the Lion D'or in Montreal as part of the Mundo Montreal world music series
Join in a foot-stomping evening of Quebec traditional music with De Temps Antan. This extraordinary trio features singers and multi-instrumentalists Éric Beaudry, André Brunet and Pierre-Luc Dupuis. And for this show, they've invited special guests Juan Sebastian Larobina on guitar and flute, Patrick Graham on percussion and Shuni Tsou on flute. Together, these musicians offer a new take on Quebec folk music, with their own special touch. As part of the Mundo Montreal series, this was an evening of traditional music with nothing old-fashioned about it!
concert 2: Plaid Tongued Devils
recorded at the Ironwood Stage and Grill in Calgary
The Plaid Tongued Devils have been entertaining Calgarians since 1990 with their blend of rock, klezmer, and ska. They've released 5 albums and a DVD, and collaborated on a few theatre projects. Last year they added a second violin player to the band, or as the Devils put it, "added the double violin assault to become a 7 piece gypsy rock army." They've toured Canada and Europe and can always count on a boisterous crowd at home at the Ironwood in Calgary.

Tuesday, December 15, 2009
concert 1: The Bottle & The Truth Reunion House Concert
recorded at a house off Commercial Drive, Vancouver
Ridley Bent, Cameron Latimer and Dustin Bentall have been close friends and musical partners for a long time now. Each has his own career path to follow, but when they can, they take the opportunity to reunite as The Bottle and the Truth. It's a dream come true for fans of alt-country music. This reunion concert took place in a funky old house in Vancouver's Commercial Drive area. The playing was amazing and the atmosphere down home. Their band knows how to kick it too. Drink this one till the bottle's dry 'cause there's some love in every one of these songs.
concert 2 : Rose Cousins
recorded at the Al Whittle Theatre in Wolfville, Nova Scotia
Rose Cousins' voice and lyrics seem to resonate with everyone who has an opportunity to hear her. They are honest ,emotional and full of conviction. Following the success of her first recording If You Were For Me, Rose has recently released her sophomore CD, The Send Off. This concert, recorded at the intimate Al Whittle Theatre in Wolfville, Nova Scotia, was the beginning of a cross-Canada tour to promote the new project.

Wednesday, December 16, 2009
concert 1: Eric Bibb
recorded at the Vancouver Island MusicFest in Courtenay, BC
Get ready to be uplifted and energized with the music of New York native Eric Bibb. Son of Vancouver based folk singer Leon Bibb, Eric's musical roots run deep. He grew up surrounded by legendary performers, but he has a style that is true to himself. His soulful and gospel infused folk-blues sound melds a traditional rootsy American style with a subtle contemporary sensibility. Canada Live caught up with Eric Bibb on the Woodland Stage in a shady meadow filled with fans and converts.
concert 2: Oscar Peterson Tribute
recorded at Westminster United Church in Winnipeg
In December of 2007, the jazz world lost one of its bona fide greats, and Canada lost a musical ambassador when Oscar Peterson passed away at the age of 82. Oscar Peterson was the most outstanding jazz pianist of his generation - his remarkable dexterity and sense of swing ensured a huge international following. To commemorate the life and music of this beloved jazz legend, Winnipeg pianist and band leader Ron Paley assembled a trio consisting of two former members of Oscar Peterson's group: bassist Dave Young and drummer Terry Clarke.

Thursday, December 17, 2009
concert 1: Haydain Neale Tribute
recorded at the Phoenix Concert Hall in Toronto
On Monday, December 7, 2009, the life and music of Jacksoul vocalist Haydain Neale was celebrated by his friends and peers. Artists such as Divine Brown, K-os, Jim Cuddy, Keshia Chante, Justin Nozuka and many others joined forces to pay tribute to Haydain and the musical legacy he left with his passing. Join Canada Live as we bring you this special concert dedicated to the talents of Haydain Neale - a sold out event recorded at the Phoenix Concert Theatre.

Friday, December 18, 2009
concert 1: John Carroll
recorded at the Chateau Lafayette in Ottawa
Storytelling folk singer John Carroll plays a weekly gig at the Chateau Lafayette in the Byward Market. The Laff, as it's known to downtowners, is a lovely little blue-collar drinking establishment (and former rooming house) that comes alive with music of a local flavour many nights. John's fine country-tinged acoustic six-string folk and lap steel guitar is rounded out with some of Ottawa's finest session players. It's in a night where country meets Christmas carols for an evening of almost entirely original seasonal tunes at the local watering hole!
concert 2: Michelle Wright Christmas
recorded at the Kiwanis Theatre in Chatham, Ontario
Michelle Wright is one of Canada's most widely recognized and awarded female country singers. Michelle released a Christmas album a couple of years ago and she returns to her hometown area to perform a special Christmas concert.

CBC Radio 1 broadcast, Fridays at 2:05 PM
Friday, December 18, 2009, on CBC Radio 1
concert 1: Haydain Neale Tribute
recorded at the Phoenix Concert Hall in Toronto
On Monday, December 7, 2009, the life and music of Jacksoul vocalist Haydain Neale was celebrated by his friends and peers. Artists such as Divine Brown, K-os, Jim Cuddy, Keshia Chante, Justin Nozuka and many others joined forces to pay tribute to Haydain and the musical legacy he left with his passing. Join Canada Live as we bring you this special concert dedicated to the talents of Haydain Neale - a sold out event recorded at the Phoenix Concert Theatre.

Canada Live podcast, released on Fridays
Friday, December 18, 2009 on the Canada Live podcast
concert 1: The Good Lovelies
recorded at Le Petit Campus in Montreal
The Good Lovelies are Caroline Brooks, Kerri Ough [OH] and Sue Passmore, all of them best friends and refugees from solo careers. Described as "flirty-bluegrass" and "the mischievous Andrews Sisters" the Toronto-based trio rely on unerring three-part vocal harmonies, clever songs and, onstage, convulsively funny repartee. The trio formed only two years ago. Since then, they have quit their jobs, played countless clubs and coffee houses and half a dozen folk festivals, completed over 130 dates this year (from Montreal to Vancouver Island and back), won the New Emerging Artist Award at this year's Canadian Folk Awards, and just released a brand new Christmas CD called 'Under The Mistletoe'. Tonight's Canada Live taping finds them in friendly company at Le Petit Campus in Montreal. Although there was a storm raging outside the Good Lovelies did everything right and made the crowd forget the weather and focus on having an absolutely lovely time!

Elliott Brood in Session at HearYa

HearYa is a US site that records and posts sessions with artists - sort of like Daytrotter. Today they have our own Elliott Brood

Visit http://www.hearya.com/2009/12/08/elliott-brood-live-session-61/ for videos and MP3s of Garden River, Chuckwagon, T-Bill, Edge of Town and Riding in Time.

Elliott Brood - Edge of Town" - HearYa Live Session 10/20/09 from HearYa.com on Vimeo.

Jill Barber Live in Montreal on iTunes

Another live recording from iTunes, this time it's Jill Barber sadly there doesn't seem to be any information on iTunes or on Barber's site about when and where in Montreal this was recorded only Live in Montreal but it is Jill Barber and it contains:

Chances
Be My Man
Wishing Well
Never Quit Loving You
Measures & Scales
Old Flame
Oh My My
Leaving You
One More Time

You can get it at http://itunes.apple.com/ca/album/itunes-live-from-montreal/id339320483!

Old Flame (live in Adelaide, SA)