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May 14th 2022-Your chance to “Meet the Makers” in Victoria

May 13, 2022 Tasting Room Radio 01:00:10

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Tasting Room Radio is Presented by Harbour Air

THE SHOW

Sara Park and  Cam Duke,  the co-founders of Coastal Craft Beverages in Victoria always throw a great pour.

As in previous years, they head for the 8th-floor skyline suites at the top of Parkside Hotel in downtown Victoria.

They work exclusively with producers who are independent and family-owned. Artisans who focus on sustainability and care for the Planet and its people.

Best of all, they partnered with Vintage West Wine and Spirits. Owners of an amazing portfolio.

“I have a real passion for working with local, BC, Craft Producers and helping them grow their businesses. We have some of the most talented Winemakers, Distillers, Craft Brewers & Cidermakers in North America – right here! I’ve met and worked with incredibly knowledgeable and passionate people in this business. I feel very lucky to do what I do, and work on the west coast.”  Sara Park.

“Working with like-minded, passionate people who take such incredible pride in their workmanship and crafts is a privilege to be a part of. I’m excited to continue growing these relationships and contribute to each of their success stories.”  Cameron Duke

Jacqueline Downey Photography

Meet the Makers

 

Provincial Spirits –Jesse Bannister Founder, Owner

Jesse Bannister-Provincial Spirits

Winemaker’s Cut –Michal Mosny, Winemaker and Owner

Mike Mosny – Wine Makers Cut

Sheringham Distillery and Lumette –Jason MacIsaac, Master Distiller, and Owner

Sheringham Distillery and Lumette –Jason MacIsaac, Master Distiller, and Owner

Junction Cider –Cody Brown (Owner),

Junction Cider –Cody Brown (Owner),

Fitzpatrick Family Vineyards –Gordon Fitzpatrick, Owner/VP

Fitzpatrick Family Vineyards –Gordon Fitzpatrick, Owner/VP

Blue Grouse –Michael Abbott (Vineyard Manager)

Blue Grouse –Michael Abbott (Vineyard Manager)

Tightrope Winery –Lyndsay O’Rourke, Owner/Winemaker

Tightrope Winery –Lyndsay O’Rourke, Owner/Winemaker

Vintage West Wine & Spirits –Matt Thirlwell (Partner)

Vintage West Wine & Spirits –Matt Thirlwell (Partner)

 

STORIES WE’RE WORKING ON

  • Top Drop 2022
  • VanWineFest
  • Cowichan Wine Month
  • Sponsor Love in

EP 206 | Mike Scott of The Waterboys

May 7, 2022 Mulligan Stew Podcast

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I’ve waited a long time to finally talk to Scott from The Waterboys.

I found him at his home in Dublin.

Mike is a founding member, lead singer, and songwriter of The Waterboys.

I was truly looking forward to his new album All Souls Hill which was released Friday.

Because Mike grew up studying English literature and philosophy so you know his lyrics and song structure are always going to be different.

Mike moved through the brit punk scene and finally found himself forming The Waterboys.

Almost 25 albums later..he’s writing,  composing, and singing better than ever.

As always, Mike and Waterboys music cannot be pinned down. Round peg. Square hole.

Check out the track Passing Through..a very old gospel/folk song that he’s re-written the lyrics to – to reflect our lives today. It took him 10 years to write and it’s 9 minutes long.

Here’s Mike talking about it…

Watch for his Canadian tour in The Fall

Mulligan Stew May 7th 2022-Special Guest Mike Scott of the Waterboys

May 7, 2022 Mulligan Stew

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Hello ALL

The Stew is back . After 10 days of fundraising for donor supported  CKUA.

(you did donate, right?)

This first Stew will be a celebration of NOT having to talk.

New music from Lyle Lovett/Bonnie Raitt/Govt Mule/Norah Jones/Barney Bentall/Willie and more.

A tonne of tracks and a special guest

Mike Scott – Founder and leader of The Waterboys.

They have a just released their  album All Souls Hill which includes a 9 minute version of the folk /gospel classic Passing Through..that Mike added lyrics to – to reflect current history.

He tells the story on todays Stew and then we play it for you. It ends with a reference to George Floyd.

The much longer complete interview with great storytelling  can be heard on The Mulligan Stew Podcast.

(subscribe on Spotify .Apple Podcasts)

 

The ZOOM video of our interview from Dublin can be seen on our You Tube Channel (terrydavidmulligan)

Details at mulliganstew.ca

 

 

PLAYLIST:

The Stew – TDMulligan May 7 Special Guest – Mike Scott The Waterboys www.mulliganstew.ca
Stagger Lee Delbert McClinton Single
Pants is overrated Lyle Lovett single
Love so strong Bonnie Raitt Just like that
You know my love Govt Mule Heavy load blues
Hallelujah, I love him so Norah Jones Come away with me
www.mulliganstew.ca Special Guest – Mike Scott The Waterboys
Atlantic City The Band Jericho
I wish I knew how it would feel to be free Mavis Staples and Levon Helm single
You’re going to make me lonesome when you go Barney Bentall and Valentino Trapini Cosmic Dreamer
Free Fallin (live) John Mayer Live in LA
We’re not happy (til you’re not happy) Willie Nelson A beautiful Time
Have a memorable Mother’s Day www.mulliganstew.ca
I wish (live) Bruce Springsteen Live at Walter Kerr July 2018
Mama William Prince Earthly Days
Mama said The Shirelles Best of
www.coyotesbanff.com Coming UP – Mike Scott The Waterboys
Busted Ray Charles True Genius
This is The Stew with TDMulligan www.mulliganstew.ca
Wrapped around your finger The Police Every breath you take
Love and Happiness Etta James The Right Time
The Weight Aretha Franklin This girls in locve with you
Water from a stone Marc Jordan and Amy Sky he sang. she sang
www.mulliganstew.ca
Have a memorable Mother’s Day. Full Heart to mine – Joyce Mulligan
Whiter shade of pale Santana with Steve Winwood Blessings and Miracles
Complete Interview can be found at Mulligan Stew Podcast www.mulliganstew.ca
Mike Scott Interview New Album All Souls Hill
Here we go again The Waterboys All Souls Hill
Mike Scott Interview
Complete interview on Podcast and Youtube channel
Blackberry girl The Waterboys All Souls Hill
Mike Scott Interview
Complete interview on Podcast and Youtube channel
Passing Through The Waterboys All Souls Hill
Mike Scott Interview
Complete interview on Podcast and Youtube channel
Whole of the Moon The Waterboys Best of
Have a memorable Mother’s Day For Mothers EVERYWHERE
Into the Mystic (remaster) Van Morrison Moondance (Deluxe)

EP 205 | Alex Cuba

May 2, 2022 Mulligan Stew Podcast

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Born in Cuba,  Alex fell in love with a Canadian beauty & immigrated to Canada.  Alex packed into his belonging’s his many songs and sharp knowledge of the history of Cuban music.

Mendo is his 9th album.

With those 9 albums, Alex has won 2 Juno awards and is up for another this month.  He’s also won four Latin Grammy Awards and at the recent 2022 event, he won his first Grammy Award.

Alex is a completely self-contained artist. Put an instrument in front of him and very likely he can play it.

During the Covid pandemic, he decided to collaborate with other players, singers and songwriters. The songs came alive and Mendo became yet another turning point in his career.

Alex has been on Mulligan Stew before. On the Juno couch in Calgary with Jim and Devin Cuddy and again on Zoom.

So happy to welcome back a Spanish-speaking, English riffing star on the rise.

Alex Cuba brings Mendo. (The essence of the soul)

Biography:

Though raised in Artemisa, an hour outside of Havana, Alex Cuba’s artistry is as far-flung as the place he has settled and lived for over fifteen years: Smithers, BC, 14 hours north of Vancouver. His music at once incorporates his roots and is a unique amalgam of styles, having collaborated with artists ranging from Jason Mraz to Ron Sexsmith and Nelly Furtado; and bringing together melodies, popsoul hooks and rock chords in songs that may seem to bear little resemblance to traditional Cuban form.

A forward-thinking, indie-minded artist, Alex has amassed a steadily growing following among critics and fans. With over 20 awards and nominations to his name, including 4 Latin Grammys and two Junos Awards and three Grammy nominations.

Alex carries his Cuba within, incorporating subtle jazz influences, gained from his early years as a bass player in Cuba, and tasteful, sophisticated chords and lyrics expressing his poetry in an undeniably Cuban way. His growing body of work defines a unique musical place in the Latin diaspora.

Building on the 2017 Grammy nominated release Lo Unico Constante with its back to roots introspection, his latest collection of songs was released in September 2019 on the full length album “Sublime”, featuring six songs with Latin American singers and songwriters. Alex joined with Toronto based engineer, John Bailey to record in Gibson’s BC at The Farm Studio.

The decision to record all the instruments came to Alex Cuba years ago when making demos for new songs and wanting to share that undeniable personal sound.

EP 204 | DJ Kearney

April 24, 2022 Mulligan Stew Podcast

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DJ Kearney has trained over a thousand sommelier candidates throughout North America for the International Sommelier Guild and the Wine and Spirit Education Trust and has consulted for many global wine marketing bodies — including Wines of Chile, Wines of South Africa, Wines of California, Jura Wines, Sopexa, and Wines of Argentina — while leading educational master-classes for these entities around North America.

DJ  judges, moderates, presents at wine festivals and competitions around the globe. She brings a truly global perspective to her work.  DJ has been the Drinks Editor for Vancouver Magazine and critic/contributor/judge for Wine Align.

Long-time friend, I asked DJ to comment on the  2021 Wine Align final results.

As for the  Wine  Align Canadian Wine Awards, DJ Kearney  was there, right in the middle of it,  tasting and judging many 100’s of Canadian wines.

I also asked Deej to comment on recent wines from anywhere that made an impression on her,

And comments on BC, Ontario plus wines that make great gifts year-round.

·    PIERRE PAILLARD – LES PARCELLES BOUZY GRAND CRU 750 ml | SKU: 477372 France $67.99

·    POL ROGER – RESERVE BRUT 750 ml | SKU: 51953 France  $73.99

·    PENEDES CABERNET SAUVIGNON – TORRES MAS LA PLANA 2015 750 ml | SKU: 315838 Spain $67.99 on sale from $72.99 On Sale (until Jan 1)

·    CHABLIS – WILLIAM FEVRE CHAMPS ROYAUX 2018 750 ml | SKU: 25270 France $36.99

·    CHIANTI CLASSICO RISERVA – MAZZEI SER LAPO 2015 750 ml | SKU: 176842 Italy  $29.99 down from  $32.99 On Sale (until Jan 1) 

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  • Our BC conversation included
  • Syrah
  • Riesling
  • Chardonnay
  • Cab Franc
  • Sparklings

 

  • DJ and I finish with a question we always ask ourselves.
  • Will BC wines ever be truly available in Ontario and other provinces and will Ontario wines show up on shelves in BC?  If you’re a wine fan, perhaps you could ask your local member of parliament.

@djwines

EP 203 | Treve RIng Pours Prosecco

April 16, 2022 Mulligan Stew Podcast

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The podcast feature guest is  Wine Judge and Writer Treve Ring pouring 8 Prosecco’s from the legendary Conegliano Valdobbiadene region of Italy.

The amazing Treve Ring is a wine writer and editor, judge and speaker, and perpetual traveler. A certified sommelier, WSET diploma holder, French wine scholar, instructor, and Sherry instructor, Treve is based in Victoria,   though is most often found on a plane or in a vineyard.

This Podcast story begins in Conegliano Valdobbiadene, a hilly area in North-East Italy, 50 km from Venice and around 100 from the Dolomites. Here, for over three centuries, people have grown the grapes that produce Prosecco Superiore, whose success began with the founding of Italy’s first School of Winemaking in 1876. The production area covers 15 communes and represents the heart of the world of Prosecco; it is one of Italy’s historic denominations, recognized in 1969. In 2009, with the reorganization of the denominations for Prosecco, the Ministry of Agriculture classified it as a Denomination of Controlled and Guaranteed Origin (D.O.C.G.), the highest level of quality for Italian wines.

Treve brings 8 Proseccos from Conegliano Valdobbiadene. The heart of Prosecco Superiore  D.O C.G.

Treve Ring presents a Master Class in Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco.  Enjoy!

Mulligan Stew April 16th 2022-Remembering Eddie Cochran

April 16, 2022 Mulligan Stew

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Because we’re all going to be doing a LOT of talking over the next bunch of days – I thought I’d just lay out two hours of tunes and get out of the way.
Along the way, I’m celebrating the birthdays of
Roy Hamilton 1929
Dusty Springfield 1939
Peter Garrett (mid oil) 1953
Celebrate
Chuck Berry’s recording of Roll over Beethoven (1964)
The Stones release the first lp England’s Greatest Hitmakers (1964)
And remember the passing of Eddie Cochran – taxi car accident in England
The year was 1960. Eddie was but 21
He has already written and recorded
Somethin’ Else
Cut Across Shorty
Summertime Blues
Twenty Flight Rock
Playing them all. Back to Back.
NEW music from
Arcade Fire
Pink Floyd
Keb Mo
William Prince
Ruthie Foster and Meshell Ndegeocello
One more. Celebrate the memory of Carlton Barrett. Drummer for Bob Marley and the Wailers. The man who gave the World One Drop.
Have a memorable Easter. See you at Spring Fundraiser

PLAYLIST:

The Stew with TD Mulligan www.mulliganstew.ca
Breaking up somebody’s home (live) Ann Peebles – Hi Records band Live in Memphis
there must be a better world somewhere BB King and Dr John Deuces Wild
Walk away Renee Four Tops Motown Legends
Can’t let go Robert Plant – Alison Krauss Raise the Roof
Outta here Duke Robillard They called it Rhythm and Blues
www.coyotesbanff.com Coming UP – New Pink Floyd single
Hey Hey Rise Up Pink Floyd with Andri Khlyunuyuk single
Somewhere down the crazy river Robbie Robertson Testimony
www.mulliganstew.ca Coming UP Chuck. Stones. Dusty.
Roll over Beethoven Chuck Berry Berry is on Top
Oh Carol The Rolling Stones England’s Greatest Hitmakers
Don’t let go Roy Hamilton You can have her
Son of a Preacher Man Dusty Springfield Dusty in Memphis
Beds are burning Midnight Oil Diesel and Dust
www.mulliganstew.ca Coming UP – Little Feat (live)
Time loves a hero (live) Little Feat Waiting for Columbus
Day or night (live) Little Feat Waiting for Columbus
Hey! Hi! How are You? TDMulligan – Mulliganstew.ca
Somethin’ else Eddie Cochran Best of
Cut across Shorty Eddie Cochran Best of
Summertime Blues Eddie Cochran Best of
Twenty Flight Rock Eddie Cochran Best of
TDMulligan www.mulliganstew.ca
The Suburbs Arcade Fire The Suburbs
The Suburbs continued Arcade Fire The Suburbs
Big Railroad Blues (live) The Grateful Dead Skull and Rose Live
Singing the blues Ruthie Foster and Meshell Ndegeocello single
32-20 Eric Clapton I’m tore down EP
I’ve got a feeling (live) The Beatles Get Back (rooftop)
With or without you U2 Joshua Tree (deluxe)
This is Mulligan Stew – Year 26 www.mulliganstew.ca
Good to be (home again) Keb’ Mo’ Good to be
Run William Prince single
Over the hills and far away Led Zeppelin Mothership
Stir it up (live) Bob Marley and The Wailers Live (Lyceum in London)
Thank you for supporting CKUA
Next two weekends with Allison Brock and Leeroy Stagger
The Rose (live) Bette Midler The Rose

 

EP 202 | Duke Robillard

April 9, 2022 Mulligan Stew Podcast

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Duke Robillard.
He’s blues royalty. Name and all.
With his 37th album, They called it Rhythm and Blues on Stony Plain Records he’s come full circle back to where his heart lives.
Jump Blues.

It’s the uplifting jazz, blues, And gospel music that got people through the end of WW2 and handed off to Bill Haley, Elvis, and the Rock era in the mid-50s.
77 years later it’s truly needed for the end of a devastating pandemic.
People need spirits lifted and music that can be part of the healing.
And here comes The Duke Robillard Band breathing life into Jump Blues 2022.
Duke is a storyteller.

Have a listen. Great tracks from the album included.
Watch for Duke on tour.
Check out the video  on our YouTube Channel (TerryDavidMulligan)
Let’s Jump.

Mulligan Stew April 9th 2022- R&B Royalty in the House. Duke Robillard guests on The Stew

April 8, 2022 Mulligan Stew

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He may have lost count but Duke “thinks” it’s his 37th album.

Judging from the reaction to They Called it Rhythm and Blues it may be his biggest hit yet.
Exec Produced by Holger Petersen. On Stony Plain Records
Right after the dark years of WW2 The World needed a spiritual lift. For 10 short years, It took the shape and sound of Jump Blues. It lead directly into mid-50s rock and roll. Spirits were lifted.
77 years later along comes to The Duke Robillard Band bringing joyous Jump Blues, again to lift spirits following two years of the pandemic.
For Duke – this music is exactly where he lives. Loves it, collects it, and brings the Joy of it.
Saturday night we’re going to Jump,  People!
Complete interview on Mulligan Stew Podcast after The Stew.

EP 201 | Valerie June

April 2, 2022 Mulligan Stew Podcast

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“Call Me a Fool” is up for best American roots song because there’s no category for most transcendent modern soul ballad that feels like foundational gospel. For people who love Motown and the Alabama Shakes, Adele and Al Green, there’s Valerie June. For anyone who loves music, there’s Valerie June.

Boston Herald

There’s only one Valerie June.

 Vocally, emotionally, mentally and  creatively  Tennessee’s Valerie June completely stands out in an artistic world filled with stunning sameness.

In her career and creative decisions, she  shows a respect for those who came before her.  We talk about Mavis Staples who Valerie June calls Saint Mavis and Memphis legend Carla Thomas  her partner on the Grammy nominated Call me a Fool.

She’s on a busy tour now. Using everything from a 13 piece orchestra to herself and a bassist.

Valerie June’s latest album is The Moon and Stars: Prescriptions for Dreamers..

Also watch out for a new single Use Me.

Greatness.