Mark Lo (Director/Producer) has worked in film and TV for more than 20 years. First, as a music agent and supervisor, collaborating with composers and artists to bring music to picture and then as an Executive Music Producer
Mark recently produced and directed the feature music documentary Count Me In.
A celebration of drummers and their unique ability to drive generations of music.
I love being a drummer. Everyone thinks you’re dumb. What they don’t realise is that if it weren’t for you, their band would suck.
– Dave Grohl
Eat drums! Eat cymbals!
– Animal
Drumming was the only thing I was ever good at. John Bonham
Count Me In is a celebration of the role of the drummer in popular music. Mark Lo’s British-made doc dates back to the even darker days of 2021. It’s drummers talking about other drummers and appreciating great drumming, and if that works for you, then hear the drummer and get wicked.
The documentary includes interviews with the late Taylor Hawkins (Foo Fighters), Stewart Copeland (The Police), Roger Taylor (Queen), Chad Smith (Red Hot Chili Peppers), Nick Mason (Pink Floyd), Cindy Blackman Santana (Lenny Kravitz, Santana) and Jim Keltner (The Traveling Wilburys) and many others.
They all seem to talk about Keith Moon (The Who), John Bonham (Led Zep), and Neil Peart (Rush).
Watching Ringo Starr, Charlie Watts, John Bonham, Ginger Baker, or Keith Moon play for the first time is amazing. Of course, many of those legends were inspired themselves by the great American jazz drummers like Max Roach, Buddy Rich, and Gene Krupa.
Still, watching Nicko McBrain from Iron Maiden give a detailed account of the differences in style between Starr and Watts is remarkable.
Enjoy the drumology session on the Mulligan Stew Podcast. Turn it Up and Count Me In.
Ah yes. The Sumer Solstice. A Special Mix for this Special Day.
It’s a day to recognize and celebrate Canada’s Indigenous nations and their cultural leaders. It’s also Pride Month.
Frankly, I’m convinced that both these days are part of CKUAevery day. Every show. Every host. Every day of the year, we celebrate Indigenous and Pride artists and projects.
The Stew playlist includes:
Julian Taylor-Allison Russell
Susan Aglukark
Celeigh Cardinal
Adrian Sutherland
Amanda Rheaume
Wm Prince
Burnstick
Frazey Ford
Midnight Shine
Reuben and Bullhorn Singers.
Tom Wilson and Blackie & the Rodeo Kings
New Van Morrison, Honeybear, The Band, Leeroy Stagger, Blue Rodeo, Bonnie Raitt twice, Ray Charles, Taj, Seth Walker, Los Lobos.
Classics from Jon Batiste, Brian Wilson.
And it’s Ray Davies’ birthday (1944) so we play The Kinks – Because We Must!
Plus we remember John Lee Hooker who passed June 21 (2001) At 83 years old – left us, in his sleep.
And Joni Mitchell released Blue on June 21, 1971. Acknowledged as Joni’s finest album and one of the best albums ever released by anyone in popular music.
Six months earlier, in October 1970, in Vancouver, at the first-ever Greenpeace Concert, I was honored to be the MC/Host for the evening.
This is a photo by Alan Katowitz.
Backstage at the PNE Coliseum. Joni Mitchel, James Taylor, Phil Oakes, Elliott Roberts and a bearded yours truly, going over the set list.
Mike’s new album is called The Sound of Muscle Shoals.
He’s waited almost 20 years to round up the next generation of Swampers and record at the world-famous FAME Studios in Muscle Shoals.
Wow – was it worth the wait? Mike Farris lives and sings The Sound of Muscle Shoals.
The sound is a mix of blues, soul and country. The NY Times called it Indigenous American Music.
The same sound that came from Etta, Aretha, Boz, Paul Simon, Wilson Pickett, Neil Young, Percy Sledge, Bob Dylan, Peter Gabriel, The Staple Singers and many more.
Long before heading for FAME studios, Mike had to clean up his life, and he talks about hitting rock bottom.
That’s when his wife said, “We’re going to do something different this time. We’ll start by talking about the why’s.
Why, when you start getting successful, you self-destruct?” Mike said, “that scared the hell out of me.”
Mike is many years clean now, and he’s riding the Slow Train to Muscle Shoals.
The first in Canmore would like to remember The Band at The Last Waltz and, in particular, Garth Hudson.
“Now The Band can play together once again – a heck of a heavenly chorus”
I played
Stage Fright
The Weight
And the donor in Hour Two from Red Deer will be 51 on Friday the 13th. Asked for hits from his birth year, 1974.
I played
Al Green Take me to the River
Joni Mitchell – Help Me
No Woman No Cry – Bob Marley and Wailers
If you want me to stay (released 73..a hit in 74), Sly Stone
Sundown – Gordon Lightfoot
New music from The Wood Brothers, Jesse Roper, Marcus Trummer, Norah Jones and Allison Russell,
And Always Be Your Son, a fantastic Father’s Day song from Matt Anderson
Classics from Derek and the Dominos, Harry Nilsson, Madeleine Peyroux, R.L. Burnside, Ry Cooder and …..
The last song goes to Brian Wilson – Love and Mercy, Live at Carnegie Hall.
Special guest is the fantastic singer, songwriter, Mike Farris.
His new album is called The Sound of Muscle Shoals.
He’s waited almost 20 years to round up the next generation of Swampers and record at FAME Studios in Muscle Shoals.
Wow – was it worth the wait? Mike Farris lives and sings The Sound of Muscle Shoals.
The same sound that came from Etta, Aretha, Boz, Paul Simon, Wilson Pickett, Neil Young, Percy Sledge, Bob Dylan, Peter Gabriel, The Staple Singers and many more.
But first, Mike had to clean up his life, and he talks about hitting rock bottom.
That’s when his wife said, “We’re going to do something different this time. We’ll start by talking about the whys.
Why, when you start getting successful, you self-destruct?” Mike said, “That scared the hell out of me.”
Mike is 10 years clean no,w and he’s riding the Slow Train to Muscle Shoals.
One of my albums of the year.
The Mulligan Stew Podcast, with all of Mike’s stories is a great listen and the video version on the terry david mulligan YouTube Channel is really engaging. Mike opens right up.
PLAYLIST:
Mulligan Stew Guest is Mike Farris
Terry David Mulligan
(Father’s Day Weekend)
stage fright (live)
The Band
The Last Waltz
Witness
The Wood Brothers
single
If you want me to stay
Sly and the Family Stone
Fresh
Everything is broken
RL Burnside
Dylan: All Blues’d Up
Seven Spanish Angels (live)
Norah Jones and Allison Russell
Willie 90
The Stew – Father’s Day Weekend
Deane House – River Cafe
-Our Guest – Mike Farris The Sound of Muscle Shoals
Dan Mangan released his 7th album, Natural Light, last Friday.
A year ago, Dan Mangan asked the players in his road band to join him at a cottage to demo the songs for Natural Light.
These players would likely not be in studio when he rerecorded the songs.
However, after recording the first song – It Might Be Raining – they looked at each other, laughing. It was pure magic. The room worked, the band worked and the songs really worked
They did two songs the next day and 2 more the third day. Four songs the 4th day.
The demos in the cottage became the album Natural Light.
Our interview covers a lot of ground. Dan opened up about his highs and lows. At one point, he was not being able to find a label that believed in his music.
He made a decision not to let anyone mess with his dreams, so he started his own label. Dan says, This is the very best music he’s ever made.
He brings tales of acceptance and rejection. Of finding a balance between his dreams and his family.
It Might Be Raining – was written for his children in preparation for the world he/we were leaving them. The songs bring Hope.
I believe Natural Light to be one of the albums of the year.
A year ago, Dan Mangan asked the players in his road band to join him at a cottage to demo the songs for Natural Light.
These players would likely not be in studio when he rerecorded the songs.
However, after recording the first song – It Might Be Raining – they looked at each other, laughing. It was pure magic. The room worked, the band worked, and the songs really worked
They did two songs the next day and 2 more the third day. Four songs the 4th day.
The demos in the cottage became the album Natural Light.
Our interview covers a lot of ground. Dan opened up about his highs and lows. At one point, not being able to find a label that believed in his music.
He made a decision not to let anyone mess with his dreams, so he started his own label. Dan says, This is the very best music he’s ever made.
He brings tales of acceptance and rejection. Of finding a balance between his dreams and his family.
It Might Be Raining – was written for his children in preparation for the world he/we were leaving them. The songs bring Hope.
I believe Natural Light to be one of the albums of the year.
Dan guests on Saturday’s Stew – also you can find the complete interview on Mulligan Stew Podcast and Terry David Mulligan YouTube Channel.
There is a drive-through guest in the first hour as well.
Colin Linden is playing his way through the Canadian West. June 1-2 in Calgary at The Ironwood and June 3 in Canmore at Artsplace.
He’s just finished touring with good friend T-Bone Burnett. Also, he’s written three songs included in the new Taj Mahal/Keb Mo Album, Room on the Porch.
We’ll play one of those tracks after a quick 5-minute update.
Lots of new music as well as classics.
A Saturday night mix such as
Frazey Ford, Bon Iver, The Wood Brothers, Govt Mule and Toots, Marcus Trummer, Bruce Springsteen, Allison Russell and Brandi Carlile and William Prince in memory of Josie.
NEXT WEEK – Colin Bluntstone of The Zombies and director of their documentary Hung up on a Dream.
In two weeks Mike Farris – The Sound of Muscle Shoals.
Celebrating Bob Dylan’s 84th Birthday and our guest
Let’s kick off Summer. #whaddayasay?
It’s our 2025 Bob Fest.
I think many of us take Bob Dylan for granted. No matter what generation, he’s been a part of our lives.
Remarkably, he’s not slowing down. For example, Sunday night Bob is headlining with Willie Nelson at The Gorge. In a vineyard overlooking The Colorado River. The stage is in Washington. The other side of The Gorge is Oregon.
It’s the 2025 edition of Farm Aid. This time, the farmers grow grapes.
He gets around, does Bob.
We’ll play some of his greatest songs. Some by Bob and some by artists influenced by Bob.
Name your favourite artist or song. Somewhere along the way, Bob Dylan influenced the song or the songwriter.
So…do not take the man for granted. We are the very lucky humans who lived as he made his music.
The guest on Saturday’s Stew is Joel Plaskett.
We met over coffee on the streets of Victoria to talk about Songs from The Gang – A Celebration of Joel Plaskett. A #1 LP on the CKUA Top 30.
His music friends recorded covers of his songs and kept it a secret for a year.
Anyone who knows the music business will admit that is a minor miracle.
Joel’s Gang included Sloan, Alan Doyle, The Sheepdogs, Matt Andersen, Jenn Grant, etc.
Joel’s stories just spilled out – one after the other.
The complete interview can be heard on the Mulligan Stew Podcast and the video version on the tdm YouTube Channel.
NEXT WEEK – The guest is Dan Mangan. New album Natural Light. One of the albums of the Year.
In two weeks, Colin Bluntstone of The Zombies
PLAYLIST:
Mulligan Stew
Joel Plaskett Guests-Bob Dylan Birthday
The Stew
Everybody must get stoned (live)
Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers
Bob Dylan – 30th Anniversary Concert
Leopard – skin PB Hat
Bob Dylan
Blonde on Blonde
All along the Watchtower (live)
Dave Mathews Band
Chimes of Freedom
Someday Baby
Bob Dylan
Modern Times
I shall be released (live)
Chrissie Hynde
Bob Dylan 30th Anniversary Concert
Todays Guest – Joel Plaskett
Also celebrating Bob Dylan’s 84 Birthday
Mulligan Stew
Devyn Gale
The Southern Residents
Folk Signals
It takes a lot to laugh – train to cry
Taj Mahal
All Blues’d Up
Deane House & River Cafe
Coming Up – Lucinda Williams and Bruce Springsteen