Broadcast on 07-May-2014

Broadcast on 07-May-2014

Author: CiTR & Discorder Magazine May 8, 2014 Duration: 2:02:38
First Wednesday in May 2014. How are y'all doing? It's a fine, warm spring evening here in VanCity. Tonight I chatted on the phone with Chris Prpich of Regina roots duo Brass Buttons. He, his wife, and their two young children are currently on tour in BC. He called from Ainsworth, BC where they'd just got out of the hot springs. (envy alert!!)
Tonight's vinyl feature was a 1985 release from The Blasters, in honour of the Alvin brothers upcoming Jazz Festival appearance. In the 2nd hour I also featured a set of Leonard Cohen songs: (yet another) Cohen tribute is coming up at the Rogue Folk Club May 9.
My ongoing throat travails are almost done! Blasted what turned out to be bronchitis with a short course of Zithromax. Antibiotics to the rescue..

Thanks for listening, take care of yourselves, and a very happy Mother's Day to all you moms out there.

cheers, val
folkoasis@gmail.com

Tune into CiTR--Folk Oasis for a deep and refreshing dive into the vast, often overlooked landscapes of folk music, far from the campfire sing-alongs. Curated by the team at CiTR & Discorder Magazine, this podcast explores the genre's rich intersections with contemporary society and culture, highlighting artists and traditions that push boundaries and tell compelling stories. Each episode feels like a curated mixtape or a late-night radio discovery, blending music with thoughtful commentary that examines the roots and evolving branches of folk. You'll hear everything from haunting traditional ballads and gritty protest songs to innovative cross-genre fusions, all selected for their authenticity and emotional resonance. The conversation within this folk oasis is as important as the music itself, offering context about the scenes and communities that produce these sounds. While the series is currently on hiatus, the existing archive remains a vital resource for anyone eager to move beyond the mainstream. This isn't background music; it's an invitation to listen closely and connect with the narrative heart of folk. Discover your next favorite artist and gain a deeper appreciation for how folk music continues to reflect and shape our world within every episode of this distinctive podcast.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

CiTR -- Folk Oasis
Podcast Episodes
Broadcast on 18-Mar-2015 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:32:56
A special 2 1/2 hour edition of Folk Oasis this week.Album feature: "A Wanderer I'll Stay" by Pharis & Jason Romero. Joining me live in the studio tonight were Gina Loes and Sarah Lewis, two ex-pat Americans who met here…
Broadcast on 11-Mar-2015 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:54:08
The end of winter is in sight, my friends! Welcome to another edition of Folk Oasis. Tonight's interview was with genre-jumping fiddle/violin player Anne Lindsay. She's doing a little tour of BC, including an opening gig…
Broadcast on 04-Mar-2015 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:54:16
Yes, kids, it's that time of year again. Have you donated yet to your favourite kumbaya-free folk show? No? Well, head over to the secure donation site at http://citr.ca and please help us out. This year's theme is "Let'…
Broadcast on 25-Feb-2015 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:01:27
Welcome to another edition of Folk Oasis! This one focuses on the Festival du Bois, which returns to Mackin Park in Coquitlam Feb. 26 to March 1. Jocelyn Pettit, a young fiddler/stepdancer from Squamish, will be performi…
Broadcast on 18-Feb-2015 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:33:14
Welcome to tonight's edition of Folk Oasis, extended by about 30 minutes. This gave time to stretch out and do an album feature: the new one (Animals, Insects, and People) by Toronto's Foggy Hogtown Boys. Check them out…
Broadcast on 11-Feb-2015 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:58:13
"Love is love is love", as Julie Gold sings on tonight's show. Tonight we're all about love and "love-adjacent" emotions. (you know..lust, pain, affection, happiness, depression, etc. etc.) Tonight's live phone interview…
Broadcast on 04-Feb-2015 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:57:23
It's the shortest month, folks! Hope you're keeping warm and dry and cozy. Tonight's eclecticity included a vinyl folk compilation from 1985, a song from Bob Dylan's new album, and some Québécois trad call-and-response.…
Broadcast on 28-Jan-2015 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:53:35
January 2015 is rolling to an end; hope it's been a good month for all y'all. Tonight I dug into the vinyl vaults to feature Ry Cooder's soundtrack for the Wim Wenders film Paris, Texas. Singing by Harry Dean Stanton! I…
Broadcast on 21-Jan-2015 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:54:12
Show #3 of 2015, and all is relatively quiet on UBC campus this cloudy evening. Joining me live in the studio at 8:30 was Adam Giles Levy. He's originally from Guildford, UK and now resides in East Van, near Winsome Kind…
Broadcast on 14-Jan-2015 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:56:35
2nd show of 2015, on a clear cold West Coast evening. I had a lovely phone chat with Winnipeg-based songwriter Christine Fellows. (fun fact: she is an adjunct UBC professor and co-teaches a course in the Creative Writing…