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Mulligan Stew March 11th 2017-Leeroy Stagger Interview

March 11, 2017 Weekly Playlists

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I knew Leeroy Stagger was working on and then releasing a new album. I was “waiting in the weeds” for the first sign of it. (That’s what we “weedies” do)

I’m happy to report that the wait was worth it.

Love Versus is a marvelous collection of songs & stories with structure, insight and melodies that linger in your head and heart.

I caught up with Leeroy by phone at the home ranch.

In a business filled with gotta be’s and would be’s Leeroy is a true original.  Bless his heart

This is a breakthrough LP for Leeroy who grew up in Victoria and was a fixture on the Coast.
His 11th Lp
Killer band..has Elvis Costello’s drummer sitting in.
First music made in Leeroy’s new studio in Lethbridge
 


 
It’s been said before that love is a battlefield, and on his latest album Love Versus (out April 7, 2017 through True North Records), Leeroy Stagger comes well armed. The eleventh studio release by the Western Canadian native is also a milestone, marking the first recording made at Stagger’s home studio in southern Alberta. But more significantly, his ever-evolving fusion of roots, rock and pop reaches new heights on Love Versus, resulting in 10 tracks that confirm his status as one of Canada’s best contemporary singer/songwriters.

“Leeroy is one of the most insightful songwriters I have ever come across. He has a gift for distilling complex images, commentary and concepts into brilliantly succinct lyrical one liners,” says Geoff Kulawick, President, True North Records.
It’s not that Stagger needed much more validation; after working with acclaimed producers Russell Broom (Sam Roberts) and Steve Berlin (Los Lobos) on his previous two albums, Stagger teamed up with Colin Stewart (Dan Mangan, Black Mountain, Yukon Blonde) to produce Love Versus, and put together a dream band for the project.  Longtime friend and collaborator Steve Bays (Hot Hot Heat, The Mounties) remixed and ‘reimagined’, as Stagger would say, the title song and single in Vancouver.
The cornerstone was Pete Thomas, longtime drummer for Elvis Costello, who came up from L.A. for the sessions, joining guitarist Paul Rigby (Neko Case), keyboardist Geoff Hilhorst (The Deep Dark Woods), and Stagger’s longtime bassist Tyson Maiko. Over the course of three weeks, they christened Stagger’s new studio, and in the process changed his perspective on his art.
What is most striking about Love Versus overall is the wisdom at the foundation of each track, and indeed, for anyone who has followed Stagger’s career to this point, it should be apparent that this is the album he’s been destined to make. Since first making his mark on the Canadian independent music scene at the turn of this century, Leeroy Stagger has toured the world, both on his own and with the likes of Steve Earle, Pixies, Modest Mouse and Evan Dando. After almost two decades of consistent output, Stagger certainly does have the respect of both his peers and Canada’s music industry tastemakers. However, the addition ofLove Versus to his (ahem) staggering body of work opens a new chapter, promising to reach many more ears.

Stagger has also announced a 10-date Western Canadian tour, kicking off March 17 at Panorama, BC and ending in Vancouver on April 22. Dates are below.
Mar 17 8:00pm Panorama Ski Resort Panorama, BC
Mar 18 8:00pm Panorama Ski Resort Panorama, BC
Mar 24 8:00pm St. Basil’s Cultural Centre Edmonton, AB
Mar 25 8:00pm The Bailey Theatre Camrose, AB
Mar 26 8:00pm Tavern 1883 Canmore, AB
Apr 19 9:00pm The Queens Nanaimo, BC
Apr 20 8:00pm The Waverly Hotel Cumberland, BC
Apr 21 8:00pm Sugar Nightclub Victoria, BC
Apr 22 9:30pm Commodore Ballroom Vancouver, BC
Leeroy Stagger Website: http://leeroystagger.com
Leeroy Stagger on Twitter: https://twitter.com/leeroystagger
Leeroy Stagger on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leeroystaggermusic
Leeroy Stagger on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leeroystagger/

PLAYLIST:

Thats what love will make you do Little Milton Stax 50th
Squib Cakes Tower of Power Back to Oakland
www.canadahouse.com Coming UP – Leeroy Stagger Interview The Stew
Love has something else to say (live) Tedeschi Trucks Band Everybody Talki n’
Mulligan Stew – with TDM Leeroy Stagger in 30 minutes
Boogie Funk Colin James Blue Highways
You’re gonna need somebody on your bond (live) Taj Mahal The Essential
Take me home (Country Road) Toots abnd the Maytals Reggae Greats
Tequilla Sunrise (live) The Eagles Hell Freezes Over
www.coyotesbanff.com Leeroy Stagger in 15 minutes
Dad’s gonna kill me Richard Thompson Songlines
Summer Rain Johnny Rivers Best of
Welcome to Mulligan Stew – Year 21 TD Mulligan. Next it’s Leeroy!!
Leeroy Stagger Interview Love Versus
i WANT IT ALL (ROCK REMIX) Leeroy Stagger Love Versus
Leeroy Stagger Interview Love Versus
Joe Strummer and Joey Ramone Leeroy Stagger Love Versus
Leeroy Stagger Interview Love Versus
Run Rabbit Run Leeroy Stagger Love Versus
Leeroy Stagger Interview Love Versus
Little Brother Leeroy Stagger Love Versus
www.mulliganstew.ca Next – 30 minutes of music
September Fields Frazey Ford Indian Ocean
Gangster of Love Johnny Guitar Watson I heard that
The way you do (the things you do) The Temptations Hitsville
10th ave Freeze out (live) Bruce Springsteen. E Street Band Live 75-85
Desire U2 Rattle and Hum
you dont know me Alison Krauss Windy City
Bub Bye
The Refugee (live) Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers Pack of the Plantation

March 11th, 2017 – Parksville Uncorked and Untapped…Tigh-na-Mara

March 10, 2017 Tasting Room Radio, Weekly Show 00:50:38

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Its the 9th annual Parksville Uncorked and Untapped.
This week we hang with “The Untapped:”. The Brewers & Distillers!
Check out the guests below
And we find Tim Pawsey, The Hired Belly for a long planned sit down.
If it’s Food and Wine you want to  know about,  Tim’s your guy.

THE SHOW

Wonderful Parksville.  Land of Beaches, Resorts and almost as nice as Nanoose Bay!!
We head for  Tigh-Na-Mara Resort and the UnTapped portion of  the 9th annual Parksville Uncorked.
Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands are awash in brewers and distillers. (CiderMakers as well, but that’s another show)
 
Guests include:
Leslie Fenn, Howe Sound Brewing and R&B Brewing  howesound.com
Alayne MacIsaak, Sheringham Distilling  sheringhamdistillery.com
Chef Eric Edwards, Tigh-Na-Mara. tigh-na-mara.com

chef eric edwards

Dave Paul, Owner, Brewmaster Love Shack Libations loveshacklibations.com
Mike Pizzarelli  Arbutus Distilling arbutus-distillery.com
Dave Woodward, Head Brewer. Mt Arrowsmith Brewing arrowsmithbrewing.com
Bryan Stokes, Food and Bev Tigh-Na-Mara. tigh-na-mara.com
…and a feature interview with:     Tim Pawsey.  The Hired Belly.  His Highness of Hornby. The Bard of Bordeaux. 
A really fine writer, food and wine judge and completely connected to our food and wine.  We talk about his experiences at the just finished VanWineFest and then move on to our guests and their libations.

Tim Pawsey

STORIES WE’RE WORKING ON

 Alberto Antonini. Presents Garzon wines from Uruguay
James Sichel – Theres been a Sichel In Bordeaux Since 1883
Frank Giustra. Dominica Fiore- One of the World’s Best Olive Oils
John Skinner. Painted Rock. Pairing with those oils
Umberto Menghi. He’s baaaaaack
Flourish!!   A fun Food and Wine event at Vancouver Community College
With Naramata Bench Wines: Kettle Valley, Elephant Island, Tightrope and  Chefs Angus An & Clement Chan

March 4th, 2017 – The Legendary John Bishop!

March 3, 2017 Tasting Room Radio, Weekly Show 0:50:40

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One of the legends of Canadian dining..John Bishop joins us for the first two segments..

So much to talk about. Organic. Sustainability. The star chefs who’ve gone through the kitchen.

How Vancouver became the dining destination it is today.

John Bishop IS dining in Vancouver.

Two interviews remaining from our coverage at 2017 VanWineFest.  Tony Holler Owner of Poplar Grove and Chris Tolley  Owner. Winemaker at Moon Cursor

And Josh Hammond – Villa Maria Winemaker in Marlborough.

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THE SHOW

 

John Bishop grew up loving food  in Newton Powys, Wales.  After starting his culinary career in England John moved to Vancouver in 1973.

There were no farmers markets (except for Chinatown) Ingredients always came from somewhere else. France, California, Asia, Italy.

John slowly changed all that by connecting with local farmers, foragers and growers.

 

John Bishop

John began his career in Vancouver with  Umberto Menghi .  Eventually he opened Bishop’s in 1985 on Fourth Ave.

Since then, Bishop’s has consistently been one of the city’s top restaurants. Annually the restaurant receives top grades from local as well as all the respected North American guides.

FYI – There are four John Bishop books out there..each a great help in your kitchen. Bishop’s, Cooking at My House, Fresh and Simply and  Bishop’s.

John is a storyteller,  a chef, an author and one of the nicest people I’ve ever met.

 www.bishopsonline.com

  Tony Holler – Owner of Poplar Grove and Monster Vineyards (Naramata Bench)

Tony Holler and friends! photo courtesy of Scout Magazine

 

Chris Tolley – Moon Cursor Winery (Osoyoos)

 Tasting Room Radio aired around 35 interviews during the 2017 Vancouver International Wine Festival.

We proudly present the last two guests.

Tony Holler purchased Poplar Grove from Ian Sutherland and immediately set about building a spectacular home winery on Munson Mountain above Penticton.He created Monster vineyards just down the hill and has never been busier.

Love catching up with Tony..never at a loss for words or winemaking passion.

www.poplargrove.ca

 Chris Tolley  Moon Cursor Vineyards

 

Beeta & Chris Tolley Moon Cursor

Chris and his wife Beata met at Lincoln University in NZ.  The original name of the winery was  Twisted Tree, which had been the name since 2004.

In the dark of winter 2011, they  made the bold move to change our identity to Moon Curser Vineyards – a name that captures many colourful stories of the Osoyoos area, as well as the renegade spirit of their  winemaking.

 

Chris was a Software Engineer by training. Farmer and winemaker by day.  His  academic year at NZ’s Lincoln University gave him  a soft spot for offbeat varietals with loads of personality.

Many of us are attracted by their amazing wines they release.

Carmenere, Tannat, Tempranillo, Arneis,  Touriga Naciona and Dolcetto

And the blends – WoW

Border Vines, Dead of Night, Afraid of the Dark.

Love these guys..and love their wines.

http://www.mooncurser.com/

  

 Josh Hammond – Villa Maria

Josh Hammond

Villa Maria is one of New Zealand’s highest profile wineries and certainly the most awarded.

Their sustainable practices are exemplary and consistent.

So…how are the wines?

Given their commitment to the land and the vineyards it’s not surprising how good they are. What may surprise is that their wines – white, red and bubble – are consistent. From one year to the next which all  wine fans  want from their winery.

Production winemaker Josh Hammond passed through Vancouver and most of Canada,  pouring his latest portfolio.

Josh Hammond – Villa Maria

Josh was born and raised in Marlborough, becoming the 5th generation to grow up on the family sheep farm situated next door to where the Villa Maria Marlborough winery now stands. The land, which was considered too fertile for growing grapes by his grandfather, now produces Sauvignon Blanc for Villa Maria.

 

An early interest in law led Josh to the University of Otago to study a double degree in Law and Chemistry. During this time he also spent six months in Europe on a law exchange studying at Charles University in the Czech Republic.

Then  to California and Burgundy where he gained valuable experience working with a range of grape varieties.

Returning back to his roots Josh joined the Villa Maria Marlborough team as Assistant Winemaker in 2013 and was promoted to Production Winemaker in December of that year.

With the Marlborough Sounds on his door step he enjoys spending time in the outdoors, diving, water skiing and sailing. He also enjoys recreating local dishes from the countries he has visited and matching these with New Zealand wines, for friends and family.

 

Yours truly had the pleasure of joining others at a tasting in Gastown that was a pleasure from beginning to end.

I had to wait until Josh got back to Marlborough before he had time to talk and give us the full background on the wines below.

Some you can find now..the others marked as “spec” hopefully in the new year.  Just thought you might like to know what’s possible from this fine company down the road.

http://www.villamaria.co.nz/

  •  Private Bin Lightly Sparkling Sauvignon Blanc, spec, $16.99 plus tax+dep
  • Private Bin Sauvignon Blanc, listed, $16.99 plus tax+dep
  • Cellar Selection Sauvignon Blanc, spec, $21.49  plus tax+dep
  • Private Bin Pinot Gris, listed, $17.79 plus tax+dep
  • Private Bin Pinot Noir, spec, $18.79 plus tax+dep
  • Cellar Selection Pinot Noir, spec, $30.49 plus tax+dep
  • Private Bin Merlot Cab Sauv Hawke’s Bay, spec, $13.99 plus tax+dep

  

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STORIES WE’RE WORKING ON

 The 9th annual Parksville Uncorked and Untapped Festival.

Howe Sound Brewing

Love Shack Libations

Mt Arrowsmith Brewing

Arbutus Distillers

Sheringham Distilling

Richard de Silva – Misconduct (Naramata Bench)

Tim Pawsey – The Hired Belly

Alberto Antonini – Bodega Garzon  (Uruguay)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mulligan Stew March 4th 2017- Tom Cochrane Interview!

March 2, 2017 RAW Interviews, Weekly Playlists

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Tom Cochrane is starting his Mad Mad World 25th anniversary tour this week in the West.
That’s the album that gave us Life is a Highway. And many fans for Tom.
26 years ago Tom and I had traveled to Malawi, Ethiopia, Mozambique and other African nations on behalf of World Vision.
He guests on Saturdays Stew and we have lots to talk about.
Tom and I have always talked..we’ve developed a shorthand over the years.
There was a moment in the skies over Africa in a small prop plane in the middle of a violent storm,  where be both looked at each other and said “ we may not get through this”.
Tom was in the co-pilot seat..I thought that was a good sign.
Those kinds of things pull you together.
We both came back to Canada changed humans.
You can’t walk through camps where people die in front of you and not be changed.
Thankfully, when you leave the tents where the life or death battle takes place…you’re greeted by the cured,  the healed and the just plain lucky.
They sing, they dance, they celebrate being alive.
It shows itself in Tom’s music

Tour Dates:

Mar 02 Abbotsford Centre Abbotsford, Canada
Mar 03 Prospera Place Kelowna, Canada
Mar 04 Sandman Centre Kamloops, Canada
Mar 06 Prince George CN Centre Prince George, Canada
Mar 07 Revolution Place Grande Prairie, Canada
Mar 09 Canalta Centre Medicine Hat, Canada
    Mar 10 Centenial Centre Bonnyville, Canada

PLAYLIST:

Welcome to The Stew with Terry David Mulligan
Neva Delbert McClinton Prick of the Litter
Can’t get next to you Al Green Best of
You don’t see it The Duhks Fast paced World
The Waiting (live) Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers Pack up the Plantation
www.canadahouse.com Tonights guest – Tom Cochrane. In an Hour
Got to move (live) Fleetwood Mac Boston Blues
Sixteen Tons (live) ZZ Top with Jeff Beck Greatest hits from around The World
Lovely Rita The Beatles Sgt Pepper
Mulligan Stew with tdm Tom Cochrane Interview in an hour Aretha next
Think Aretha Franklin Something to believe in
Didn’t it rain Amy Helm Didn’t it rain
Can’t get my act together Ron Sexsmith Carosel One
Crawl bare naked ladies Grinning Streak
TD Mulligan – Mulligan Stew Coming UP – Jimi and The Stones
Wait until tomorrow Jimi Hendrix Best of
Sympathy for the Devil (live) The Rolling Stones Hyde Park Live
Hour Two of Mulligan Stew Tom Cochrane Interview in 30 minutes
Gangster of Love Stevie “Guitar” Miller Sailor
You’re so fine Stevie “Guitar” Miller Sailor
No regrets Tom Cochrane Mad Mad World
Chest fever The Band Music from Big Pink
www.coyotesbanff.com Tom Cochrane in 10
Can I get a Witness Son Real The Name
Don’t make them like they used to The harpoonist and the axe murderer Real Fine Mess
TD Mulligan – Mulligan Stew
Baby Ran 54 40 La Difference A History Unplugged
Mulligan Stew – Year 21 Tom Cochrane NEXT
Tom Cochrane Interview Mad Mad World Tour
Emotional Truth Tom Cochrane Mad Mad World
Tom Cochrane Interview Mad Mad World Tour
Life is a Highway (live) Tom Cochrane Mad Mad World Deluxe
Tom Cochrane Interview
Human Race (acoustic) Tom Cochrane Songs of a Circling Spirit

Mulligan Stew February 25th 2017- The Matinee & David Gogo Interviews

February 24, 2017 Weekly Playlists

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Two very special guests to Saturday’s Stew..
 
The Matinee return to Mulligan Stew with an edited version of their one hour special on the Roundhouse Radio Lobby Stage on Live from Railtown.
We last hosted them when they released We Swore we’d see the Sunrise, their debut LP. Produced by Steve Berlin from Los Lobos.
Since then they’ve been nominated for a Juno, were mistaken for The Sheepdogs and released an EP in 2015 called Broken Arrows and crossed Canada on tour SIX times.
Those tours took their toll..and the boys went their separate ways to recover and renew.
Now comes Dancing on your Grave with The Matts – Layzell and Rose plus original members Peter Lemon and Geoff Petrie.
(along with Georges Couling on keys and Marcus Abramzik on Bass)
Songs include the Title track, Blood Alley, Long Gone and Anna Lee.
The Matinee are a great live band..and they shine in these 30 minutes..artists and storytellers.
www.matineemusic.com

When I found Dave GoGo, wearing his Montreal Canadians PJ’s and Alex Chilton t shirt,  He  was high on GoGo Mountain south of Nanaimo.
Voted the best blues guitarist in the Land by his peers at the Canadian Blues Awards..he was prepping for some quick dates in Alberta and BC.

2 shows March 1 in Calgary..the first is in the  Church of the Redeemer  at Noon (Boggles the mind) ..and the National Music Centre at night.
Thursday finds him at the Ramada in Calgary
Then Edmonton Friday/Saturday at  The Blue Chair.
March 18th Dave’s at The Port Theatre in Nanaimo celebrating his birthday with guests, including Shaun Verreault, Shawn Hall (Harp and Axe) and David Vest.
 
http://www.davidgogo.com/

Check out the best playlist anywhere.
The Wood Brothers open..Sam and Dave / Lightning Hopkins closes.
And in between Los Lobos, The Neville Bros Live at Tipitina’s, The new Harp and Axe, Frazey Ford, Sting,  Colin James & 54-40
 

PLAYLIST:

Welcome to Mulligan Stew CKUA Radio 21 Years
Ophelia (live) The Wood Brothers Live at the Barn
Fireworks The Matinee Dancing on your Grave
Mean mis-treater blues Los Lobos Gates of Gold
Higher Ground Stevie Wonder Best of
www.CanadaHouse.com www.mullliganstew.ca Coming Up – The Matinee Live
Highwire Blackie and the Rodeo Kings (with Raul Malo) Kings and Kings
Blank Cheque Bill and Joel Plaskett Solidarity
There goes my baby The Drifters Best of Leiber & Stoller
Mulligan Stew with TD Mulligan NEXT – The Matinee Live
The Matinee Interview Mulligan Stew
Dancing on your grave (live) The Matinee Dancing on your Grave
The Matinee Interview Mulligan Stew
Long Gone (live) The Matinee Dancing on your Grave
The Matinee Interview Mulligan Stew
Blood Alley (live) The Matinee Dancing on your Grave
The Matinee Interview Mulligan Stew
Anna Lee (live) The Matinee Dancing on your Grave
Coming UP on The Stew Crazy Dave GoGo
Save me from anther day The Harpoonist & The Axe Murderer Apocalipstick
Hey Pocky Way (live) Neville Brothers Live at Tipitina’s
www.coyotesbanff.com Coming UP – Frazey Ford, Sting and GoGo
September Fields Frazey Ford Indian Ocean
Brand New Day Sting All this time
Got Soul Robert Randolph Got Soul
This is Mulligan Stew with Terry David Mulligan
VooDoo Thing Colin James Best of
Ocean Pearl 54-40 La Difference – A History Unplugged
Soothe Me Sam and Dave Best of
Mojo Hand Lightnin Hopkins The Collection
David GoGo Interview About his Alberta and BC dates coming up
Why David GoGo Vicksburg Call

February 25th, 2017 – Vancouver International Wine Festival- Part 2!

February 23, 2017 Tasting Room Radio, Weekly Show 00:50:44

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Last Week’s TRR Hour One was all BC.

This week Hour Two  features winemaking guests from Ontario, Nova Scotia and back to BC.

Chris Waters (Vines Mag) / Daenna van Mulligen (The Wine Diva) /Keith Tyers  (Closson Chase)/ Bruce Nicholson (Inniskillin Niagara)/Charlie Pillitteri (Pillitteri)

Craig McDonald (Trius)/ Bruce Ewert (L’Acadie)/ Jean Benoit Deslauriers (Benjamin Bridge)/  Moira Peters (The Wine Lovers Guide to Atlantic Canada)

HansPeter Stutz  (Grande Pre)

Ezra Cipes (Summerhill)/Val Tait (Bench 1775)/Randy Picton (Nk Mip)/John Skinner (Painted Rock)/Mark Hicken (Vintage Wine Law) and Randy Ullom (Kendall Jackson)

 

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These were the best two weeks for wine fans in Canada!!

Because Canada was the Theme  Region of the 39th Vancouver International Wine Festival.   Hour One was all BC.

This week Hour Two  will feature Ontario and Nova Scotia Wine stars and then we come full circle back to BC to finish off with “The Eastsiders”

Summerhill, Bench1775 and Nk Mip.. plus a Skinner, a Lawyer and a Yank!!

Our guests include:

 Ontario

Daenna van Mulligen – The Wine Diva once again joins me on air to hold my wine hand and share her insights..she also brought along

Chris Waters – Co-Founder and Editor of Vines Magazine. Through their InterVin judging they both have a unique view of Canada’s wines.

www.vinesmag.com   www.winediva.ca

 

chris waters

 

Keith Tyers – Winemaker  From Closson Chase in Prince Edward County. Famous for their Chardonnay..now comes Pinot Noir.  One to watch.

www.clossonchase.com

Bruce Nicholson – Inniskillin  Niagara. Spent many years in the Okanagan at Jackson Triggs. Famous for their Ice Wines.  A Pro!  https://www.inniskillin.com/Niagara

Bruce Nicholson

Charlie Pillitteri – CEO/President  of Pillitteri Wines.  Charlie told me “ why bother sending Ontario wines to BC. You’re Homers!!  You drink everything BC makes.”  Fabulous troublemaker. https://www.pillitteri.com

Craig McDonald – Trius Wines.  Ontario Winemaker of the year 2008 & 2016. A legendary risk taker who paid his dues at Villa Maria, Penfolds, De Bortoli, Sokol Blosser in Oregon.  Great guy. https://www.triuswines.com

Nova Scotia

 Vines were planted in Nova Scotia in the 1600’s. Making it one of the first wine regions in North America.

There are now 70 growers and ALL are close to water..mostly the Bay of Fundy.

Welcome to The Annapolis and Gaspereau Valleys.

The acid and minerality in the soil makes it perfect for bubble.

Our guests:

Bruce Ewert – L’Acadie Vineyards. BC Born. Earned his skills through Cal/Oz/BC and Ontario. Created Nova Scotia’s first Traditional Method Sparking Wine in 2008.  Wonderful man and family. www.lacadievineyards.ca

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Jean Benoit Deslauriers – Winemaker Benjamin Bridge.  A stunning hunk of burning wine love.  “Ben Bridge is the new Canadian sparkling wine star”  Oz Clarke. Their Prestige Brut  won Gold and Top Score at 2010 Wine Awards.

“If a young Hemmingway made wine – he would be  just like JBD!” tdm www.benjaminbridge.com

 

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Moira Peters – Co-Author of The Wine Lovers Guide to Atlantic Canada.

Along with partner Craig Pinhey she gives the first complete guide to wines now in the Maritimes and where they’re headed.

Great overview.  https://www.nimbus.ca/store/wine-lover-s-guide-to-atlantic-canada-the.html

HansPeter Stutz-  Domaine de Grand Pre owner.  One of the first four wineries on Nova Scotia.  A leader and a legend. www.grandprewines.ns.ca

 

Back to BC

Ezra Cipes – CEO Summerhill Wines. Bio-Dynamic. Demeter Certified (1st in BC) Director of the BC Wine Institute.

Chaired the Task Force to certify BC’s wine sub-regions. Summerhill is winner of many awards including Worlds Best Sparking Wine and White Wine of the year BC Wine Awards. https://www.summerhill.bc.ca

Ezra Cipes

Valeria  Tait – GM/Chief Winemaker Bench 1775 

Voted Top 10 Best Small Winery in Canada at National Wine Awards.

Val Tait

Because She was a viticulturalist first, very few wine makers have the soil/varietal  knowledge that Val possesses.

She was pouring Spirit a fortified Petit Verdot, Spirit of the Splendid Bastard,  Ice wine and Chill comprised of 7 varietals.

www.bench1775.com

Randy Picton – Chief winemaker Nk Mip (Ink-a-meep) – Canada’s first Aboriginal owned winery.  Current Canadian Winery of the Year.  Amazing wines from a huge success story.  www.nkmipcellars.com

Randy Picton

 

John Skinner – Proprietor of Painted Rock.  A mover and a shaker who produces outstanding wines. Making strides in the Chinese market with his Icon Reds. www.paintedrock.ca

John Skinner

Mark Hicken – Vintage Law Group and Vice-Chair of VanWineFest.

When the wineries want a legal opinion the go-to guy is Mark Hicken.  Mark also reveals the thinking behind the choosing of Canada as the theme region.  www.winelaw.ca

Mark Hicken – Vintage Law Group

 

Randy Ullom – Chief Winemaster  Kendall-Jackson Sonoma  The very popular Californian seems to have found a second home here. He likes us. He really likes us.

Randy Ullom

John, Mark and Randy get into a last minute discussion about a possible trade scuffle between California and BC over our odious wine laws.  www.kj.com

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STORIES WE’RE WORKING ON

Tony Holler – Poplar Grove

Chris Tolley – Moon Curser

 

 

 

 

 

Mulligan Stew February 18th 2017

February 18, 2017 Weekly Playlists

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The stones, the miracles  Shovels and Rope. Lion Bear Fox.

Then a fun segment called Monkey Time.

A mini monkey salute with Major Lance, the Stones, The Miracles and more

Throw in Otis Redding, Marvin Gaye, The Sadies, Sarah McLachlan, Jack White and the Racontours and Bobs-Yer-Uncle. Not the band. The thought.

Enjoy your Saturday evening all!

-TDM

PLAYLIST:

Welcome to Mulligan Stew with Terry David Mulligan
Crossroads Ry Cooder Crossroads Soundtrack
Long Gone The Matinee Dancing on your Grave
Get Ready The Harpoonist and the Axe Murder Apocalipstick
Mulligan Stew www.canadahouse.com
Body and Fender Man Johnny Adams City of Dreams
What we Need G Love and Special Sauce Superhero Brother
Happy The Turtles Best of
mulligan stew with tdmulligan www.mulliganstew.ca
Nothing takes the place of you Shovels and rope with JD McPherson Busted Jukebox Vol 1
Battle of me Lion Bear Fox Lion Bear Fox
Skip Chaser Delbert McClinton Self Made Men
Empty Train Claire Lynch North by South
www.mulliganstew.ca FaceBook mulliganstewmusic
Monkey Time Major Lance Best of
The Monkey Dave Bartholomew Uncut – let the good times roll
Monkey Man The Rolling Stones Let it Bleed
Mickey’s Monkey The Miracles Hitsville
The Stew with tdm Coming UP Otis Redding, Kobotown Marvin Gaye
Got to have something Mark Knopfler Privateering
Change is going to come Otis Redding Otis Blue
Inner City Blues Marvin Gaye What’s going on
Smokestack and Steeples Kobotown Where the Galleon sank
www.coyotesbanff.com Terry David Mulligan Mulligan Stew
It’s easy The Sadies with Kurt Vile Northern Passage
Building a Mystery (live) Sarah Mclachlan Mirrorball
Mulligan Stew Year 21
Never loved a man Aretha Franklin Never loved a man
Still feel gone Joey Landreth Whiskey
It’s all over now Ry Cooder Paradise and Lunch
Mulligan Stew – tdm www.mulliganstew.ca
Empty Cup Soul Scratch Pushing Fire
Top Yourself The Raconteurs Consoulers of the Lonely
Change is gonna come Mike Farris Edmonton Folk Fest Sampler

February 18th, 2017-Vancouver International Wine Festival!

February 15, 2017 Audio FIle, Tasting Room Radio, Weekly Show 00:43:39

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This is our 8th year of covering the Vancouver International Wine Festival.  For them this is Year 39.

Canada is the featured region and it’s going to be a wonderful family gathering with the pace of a gong show.

If you care about how Canadian wines are doing and where our wine industry is headed..this show and next week will hopefully supply answers and focus.

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THE SHOW

 

 

Here is the guest line up for Hour One:

 

Daenna van Mulligen – The Wine Diva

Rhys Pender – Master of Wine

DJ Kearney – NewDistrict.ca  Director of Wine

Kurtis Kolt – The Bottle/Georgia Straight

 

Howard Soon – Sandhill Wines

Ann Sperling – Sperling Vineyards

Sandra Oldfield – Tinhorn Creek

 

Harry Hertscheg    – Executive Director VIWF

Christa-Lee McWatters Bond – Evolve

Harry McWatters – Time Wines

 

Chris Jentsch – CC Jentsch Wines

Gustav Allander – Foxtrot

David Scholefield – Haywire

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STORIES WE’RE WORKING ON:

 

Hour Two of 39th VanWineFest

Includes guests from

Ontario and  Nova Scotia

Mulligan Stew February 11th 2017- R&B…

February 10, 2017 Weekly Playlists

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Hidden within the show is a tribute to one of R&B and rocks greatest hits.
It starts with a Bo Diddley beat..there’s only one!!

Then the voice of Johnny Otis..the Prince of the early 60’s, drums by The Man,  Earl Palmer and an unforgettable guitar lick courtesy of Jimmy Nolan, who would go on to do the exact same thing for James Brown.
He’s followed by Eric Clapton, Taj Mahal and Linda Tillery and finally Levon Helm.

At the top of the show we pay tribute to the rock artists who grew up with the blues and then put their own spin on it.
Led Zeppelin, The Black Crowes,  Colin Linden, The Rolling Stones, Whitehorse, Bonnie Raitt, Leeroy Stagger, Colin James, Harry Manx, Sting, and more.

There’s some Rodney Crowell & Rosanne Cash, Ray LaMontagne, Curtis Mayfield and The Impressions, New Mumford and sons Live,  new music from The Matinee and Age of Electric and Grapes of Wrath.
 
Have a great long weekend…Enjoy the music !!
-TDM

 PLAYLIST:

Morning Song (acoustic) The Black Crowes Croweology
Killing the Blues Robert Plant/ Alison Krause Raising Sand
Just like I treat you Colin Linden A Tribute to Howling Wolf
You Got to Move The Rolling Stones Sticky Fingers
Mulligan Stew / TDM www.canadahouse.com
Nadine Whitehorse The Northern South Vol 1
This is Mulligan Stew www.mulliganstew.ca FB mulliganstewmusic
I feel the same Bonnie Raitt Visions of the Boues – Oxford America
Baby Please come home Led Zeppelin Coda The re-issue
It ain’t over yet Rodney Crowell and Rosanne Cash It aint over yet
One perfect wave Leeroy Stagger Dream it all away
www.coyotesbanff.com www.mulliganstew.ca
Trouble (live) Ray Lamontagne Live from Bonnaroo 2005
Womans got soul Curtis Mayfield and the Impressions Best of
Mulligan Stew / TDM Playlist mulliganstew.ca Coming UP – Willie and the Hand Jive Times 4
Willie and the Hand Jive Johnny Otis Best of
Willie and the Hand Jive Eric Clapton 461 Ocean Blvd
Willie and the Hand Jive Taj Mahal and Linda Tillery Putamayo: Rock
Willie and the Hand Jive Levon Helm Levon Helm
TD Mulligan – Mulligan Stew www.mulliganstew.ca
Into the mystic Colin James Limelight
Gimme Shelter (live) The Rolling Stones Totally Stripped (live)
Carry my Tears Harry Manx Om Suite Ohm
Mulligan Stew Year 21 ` Coming UP – New Mumford and Sons Live
Lover of the Light (live) Mumford and Sons Live In S Africa Dust and Thunder
I need your love so bad Sting Party Party Soundtrack
All of your love The Rolling Stones Blue and Lonesome
Mulligan Stew – It’s for U TDM with the tunes
Blood Alley The Matinee Dancing on your Grave
Keys Age of Electric Age of Electric EP
Thanks for listening – See ya!!
Crazy Love (wedding Version) Harry Manx Oh Suite Ohm

February 11th, 2017-The 39th Annual VanWineFest!

February 10, 2017 Tasting Room Radio, Weekly Show 00:50:49

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The 39th Annual VanWineFest kicked off on Live From RailTown @RoundhouseRadio

Thursday of this week.

Guests include DJ Kearney, Rhys Pender, Kurtis Kolt, Harry Hertscheg, Christine Coletta, Joseph Luckhurst (Road 13) and   Chris Turyk (Unsworth)

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    THE SHOW

 

 Tasting Room Radio has supported the BC and Canadian wine industries for 8 years through broadcast of the Vancouver Wine Festival.

This year has the potential to be the best ever. That’s because Canada is the featured wine region. Finally!!

For the next three Saturdays we will present the stars of Canadian wine.

From BC, Ontario and Nova Scotia.

We start with a free-for-all hour in the Roundhouse Radio studios. Like a wine cage match.

All shows like this need an overview. A how, why and when.

Leading the way are:

  • DJ Kearney.   Director of Wine at NewDistrict.ca  Acknowledged wine educator and judge.
  • Kurtis Kolt – Wine Educator, event producer and wine columnist for The Georgia Straight
  • Rhys Pender – Master of Wine and co-owner of Little Farm Wines.
  • Harry Hertscheg – Executive Director of VanWineFest. The Man With a Plan
  • Christine Coletta – marketing expert and now co-owner of Okanagan Crush Pad and Haywire Wines.
  • Joseph Luckhurst – GM of Road 13 Vineyards. Son of founders Mick and Pam.

Moving the winery forward through Rhone style wines.

    Chris Turyk – another son of an owner.  A highly trained chef and Sommelier, Chris was named “one to watch” by MacLean’s Magazine.

We go around the studio table multiple times..conversations include the history of bc wines, what being featured means to Canadian wines.

What they’re pouring at VanWineFest and what wines to try.

 

all of us at Roundhouse Radio!

 

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    STORIES WE’RE WORKING ON

Hour One from  VanWineFest.

14-15 guests.  All the stars from  BC

Hour Two from. VanWineFest

15 guests from Ontario, Nova Scotia, California, BC and Germany