Dan St.Yves' "Roots Resonator": Oliver The Crow

Dan St.Yves' "Roots Resonator": Scott Cook

My introduction to the musical world of Scott Cook was enhanced by surfing through his social media sites. He is certainly a gifted writer - open and honest, capable of crafting insightful lyrics that convey that honesty, and he shows an easy flair for humour that I also quite enjoyed discovering. In this phone interview, we arc over his everything from his music and hardy touring calendar, in addition to commenting on influences and peers - he is well connected in the Canadian folk/roots community. Scott Cook [http://scottcook.net/news.php]

Dan St.Yves' "Roots Resonator": Dala

A follow-up to a 2014 email interview, I catch up with the latest goings-on with Dala from one-half of the group, Amanda Walther. Together with Sheila Carabine they have graced some of the most impressive musical and festival stages, not only on their own but with some rather legendary artists. In this delightful conversation, Amanda shares what they've been up to since I last caught them live, as well as talks to the importance of songs that have compelling stories, why certain classic songs endure, and we drop a few names along the way.  Dala [https://www.dalagirls.com] Amanda Walther [https://www.amandawalther.com] Sheila Carabine [http://www.sheilacarabine.com/index.html] Kennedy Road [https://www.kennedyroadmusic.com] Listen to the interview here, or download it for free from iTunes, ThatDanGuy's Podcast

Dan St.Yves' "Roots Resonator": The Slocan Ramblers, 2019

It feels short looking at the running time, but this phone interview with the bassist from The Slocan Ramblers covers a lot of ground - between chatting about their music and influences, and the big tour they are on (at the time of this interview). We also touch on the fact this was just days after being at The JUNO awards, where they were nominated for the 2019 Juno Award for Traditional Roots Album of the Year, regarding their latest album Queen City Jubilee. The Slocan Ramblers are a progressive bluegrass act that has been racking up acclaim and notice far and wide, as mentioned in this interview. Listen here, or you can also download it for free from iTunes, ThatDanGuy's Podcast! The Slocan Ramblers [http://slocanramblers.com/]

Dan St.Yves' "Roots Resonator": Oliver The Crow

Oliver The Crow is a critically-acclaimed collaboration between singers/songwriters/musicians Kaitlyn Raitz and Ben Plotnick that has caught the attention of NPR, and others. In this phone conversation with Mr. Plotnick, I try and cover the background of Oliver The Crow, via his own arching musical career - which has spanned a wide variety of styles and musical alliances. That a house band with The Calgary Folk Club, and the award-winning Canadian folk roots act The Fretless. But there's also plenty of mentions about his work with Kaitlyn, and their songwriting skills. You will definitely want to check out their recordings and live performances after you've had a chance to listen to this episode! Oliver The Crow [http://oliverthecrow.com/] Kaitlyn Raitz [http://www.kaitlynraitz.com/]  Ben Plotnick [https://www.benplotnick.com]

Dan St.Yves' "Roots Resonator": Earle & Coffin

These two gentlemen might be a bit early in their careers as of this interview, but Nick Earle & Joe Coffin are already nabbing top awards, nominations, and prestigious appearances at some of the most impressive blues events in North America. Earle & Coffin actually have quite a few years in the trenches already, and are just about to release their latest album A Week In July, more of the acoustic blues that have propelled them along a career path that they clearly excel in. In this episode, we talk about their career, their recordings, and many of the heavyweight venues and artists they've already been associated with. Earle & Coffin [https://www.earleandcoffin.com/]