May 29, 2021
We first interviewed singer/player/producer/writer Daniel Lanois last November. 7 Grammy Awards. Juno Winner. Order of Canada.
At that time he had recorded his next album Heavy Sun and the first single (Under a) Heavy Sun had been released.
That’s all we could talk about so we headed off into his amazing influence on...
May 21, 2021
Bob Dylan turns 80 years wise on Monday the 24th.
As part of our coverage at CKUA, I started digging into old interviews looking for comments on Bob’s music, influence, and legacy.
I’m delighted to bring you a select group of artists who bring insight into the singular artist we’re celebrating.
A man for many....
May 16, 2021
Our CKUA Radio Network Neighbour has always been Holger Petersen’s Natch’l Blues. It’s the greatest lead in any show could have.
2 hours of blues. Holger celebrated 50 years of Hosting Natch’l Blues in 2019
But that’s not all Holger has accomplished.
He co-founded Edmonton Folk Festival
Co-founded Stoney...
May 9, 2021
Jordan Hart tells the story of discovering CKUA Radio. He asked, “what album am I listening to?” Told it was a radio station. CKUA!
His reply was “There’s no radio station that cool” With this podcast Jordan has come full circle. Back to CKUA Radio.
In 2019, Alberta singer/songwriter Jordan Hart...
May 3, 2021
If you are lucky enough to work on the media side of the music business over the years and if you’re honest in your relationships with artists, many of them become friends.
Rob Baker and Craig Northey are friends and together they’re making music again as Strippers Union.
It took 10 years to record and...