One of the true pleasures of a lifetime in music and broadcasting is connecting with artists at the very beginning of their careers. If the connection is a strong friendship, emotionally you get to go along for the ride.

Photo by James O’Mara

On the downside,  you must be prepared to lose those friends along the way through attrition and medical issues.

I’m pleased to say Colin James has given all of us a great ride.

8 Juno Awards, 31 Maple Blues Awards, Induction into the Canadian Music Industry Hall of Fame, Order of BC and turning 60  with 21 studio albums under his belt.

Colin has played his way through an amazing collection of audiences.  Starting with Stevie Ray style  Texas blues, then blues rock, big band swing, roots, Americana and all the way back to blues.

What a Ride!!

He’s heading our way, with the wonderful Terra Lightfoot,  following a stellar concert at Massey Hall.

Feb 26 -Grey Eagle   Calgary

Feb 27 – N Jubilee Edmonton

March 1 – Orpheum Vancouver

March 3 – Royal Theatre  Victoria

March 4 & 5 – Port Theatre Nanaimo

Colin is a master storyteller.

This time he has tales of recovering from a road accident on his scooter in the USA. Damage to his foot and fret hand slowed him down considerably. He has stories of becoming what he dreamed of as an 8-year-old and the biography he’s almost finished writing.

The complete interview can be heard on the Mulligan Stew Podcast and the terrydavidmulligan YouTube Channel on Saturday

One donor hour 

Shannon is a huge fan of CKUA. So much so, that her Mom donated the hour and gave it to her.

“I have been a long-time advocate and cheerleader for this  wonderful radio station, and I boldly proclaim it  as the best radio station in the World”

And for Shannon’s Mom Lorna, we play the latest single from Matt Anderson.

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