Episode 44 with Manitoba Hal [ 29:52 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (2943)

For 20 years, Manitoba Hal Brolund has been travelling all over North America, perfecting his blues sound. He is a master of the blues and a Master of the ukelele. He is also a master at using the internet to promote his music, expand his audience, and develop new revenue streams. He has 8 CDs available at manitobahal.com, CDbaby.com, Apple iTunes, Bitmunk, PayPlay, Tradebit, MusicIs Here, Chondo, or GreatIndieMusic.

Tomorrow, February 29, 2008, he is releasing his new CD Worn Out Shoes. The show will be live from Montreal Canada and also happen simultaniously in Second Life at the House of Flames. A couple live versions of songs from that CD appear on this episode. Enjoy.

Discography

• Worn Out Shoes – 2008
• Come The Ruination– 2006
• Resonator – 2005
• Ukulele Bluesman – 2005
• This Condition – 2003
• Kick At The Stones – 2002
• Railroad Bill and Other Folk Blues – 2000
• When Hal Freezes Over – 1999
• Flatland Cafe – 1997

When he’s not on the road on an endless tour, you can find him on Second Life: performing as his alter-ego Forsythe Whitfield. He is currently working on a new CD with David Essig and Mae Moore, which should be ready this spring.

Songs:

Theme Music: For the Sake of the Song (©2003 S. McGaughey)

Worn out Shoes– (© Hal Brolund and Mae Moore)

Dark Beauty (©2003 S. McGaughey)

Walls of Jerico (© Hal Brolund)

Name Dropping (links)

Web: www.manitobahal.comMySpace: www.myspace.com/manitobahal

CDBaby: www.cdbaby.com/cd/manitobahal

Second Life: Forsythe Whitfield – www.myspace.com/slbluesman

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Episode 43 with Chris Yale [ 27:56 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (2736)

I first heard Chris Yale’s music on Bill Dey’s Country Music Cast. I quickly grew to love his catchy country-rock music with insightful lyrics. Chris is also a podcasting musician, though his podcasts are far too infrequent. He has released his music as pod-safe and is attracting a fair bit of attention among podcasters. He lives in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina and grew up in Hollywood, California so he has lots of great stories.

Songs:

Theme Music: For the Sake of the Song (©2003 S. McGaughey)

Go (© Chris Yale)

Something I Remember ( © Chris Yale)

What Might Have Been( © Chris Yale)

Name Dropping

Chris Yale Official Webpage

Chris Yale’s Blog
Chris’ Podcast
CHRIS’ MySPACE
YALE BROS PODCAST
Chris on The Podsafe Music Network

Bill Deys— Country Music Cast

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Bill Deys and I will be at Podcamp Toronto, a free 2 day conference February 23 and 24, 2008. Check it out at http://podcamptoronto.wordpress.com

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Episode 42 with Trout Fishing in America [ 35:57 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (5266)

Trout Fishing in America are an Arkasas based folk-pop and chidren’s music duo based in Arkansas. Ezra Idlet and Keith Grimwood have been together since 1976 and have produced over 14 CDs. The newest release and Grammy nominated, My Best Day, was recorded before a live audience, and they also have a DVD available of this concert.

Songs:

Theme Music: For the Sake of the Song (©2003 S. McGaughey)

My Best Day( © Grimwood, Idlet)

Dreaming (© Grimwood, Idlet)

Alberta Postcard(© Grimwood, Idlet)

Name Dropping

Troutmusic.com Their Amazing Webpage for all things Trout.
The story of Ezra’s AmazingTreehouse.

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