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EP 317 | Madeleine Roger Interview and new Album ‘Nerve’

August 31, 2024 Mulligan Stew Podcast

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I’ve been waiting for new music from Winnipeg’s Madeleine Roger for four years.

That’s how long it’s been since I discovered her voice, playing and gifted songwriting.

Maddy took a solo career detour through the stellar chops of The Fretless.

They needed an exceptional vocalist who understood and was comfortable with, classical music.

Madeleine needed a different “band” to shine with. Perfect!

So here we are in early September and both artists are releasing new albums.

Madeleine has just released NERVE a new album filled with tales of lost love and found freedoms.

Produced by Josh Kaufman (Anais Mitchell, Bonnie Light Horseman)  Recorded in four days. They threw away the headphones and sat 8 feet apart..making music .

There are actually four extra songs waiting to be released.

I am here to state – in my opinion –   an exceptional new star has risen – her name is Madeleine Roger.

Enjoy the complete interview and the music included.

www.madeleineroger.com

August 31st 2024- Interview with Anthony Gismondi: Co-founder of The Nationals!

August 31, 2024 Tasting Room Radio 0:39:30

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Full show Interview with Anthony Gismondi: Co-founder of The Nationals!

 

THE SHOW

 

The 2024 National Wine Awards of Canada wrapped up in June in Niagara Falls, Ontario. Founded by Canadian wine experts David Lawrason and Anthony Gismondi, ‘The Nationals’ are the largest and most respected Canadian wine competition.

This year 22 judges tasted 1,800 entries from 230 wineries. Canadian wine is indeed gathering acclaim internationally, but ‘The Nationals’ is the most important peer competition local wineries can enter. With nearly every producer of note in the country competing, making it to the top ten of any category list is special. Getting on the annual list of the Top 25 Wineries in Canada is one of the most sought accolades in the business.

The Judges

The entries came from seven provinces. British Columbia had the highest representation with 147 wineries entered, Ontario came second with 84, followed by wineries from Quebec, Nova Scotia, Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan.

The finale, the Top 25 Wineries of the Year list, has become an all-out race we look forward to every year and one warmly received by consumers looking for an edge when shopping for top Canadian wine. Each year has its rhythms, and 2024 was no different. Less winemaking and more of that elusive terroir/site/origin was making its way into the top-scoring wines, something eminently satisfying for the judges tasked with finding the best in the country. Every medal is hard fought for at the national level and should signal consumers that something good is going on at the recipient wineries. Our goal has always been to award medals that mean something in a crowded retail market, and we couldn’t be prouder of this year’s collection.” Co-Chair, Anthony Gismondi, Gismondi on Wine

I look forward to connecting  with Tony each and every time. So much to talk about. He is, after all, the perfect guest.

Anthony Gismondi

I just ask the questions and get out of the way.

 

The master link for the final results is included below.  Perhaps pour yourself something: a morning coffee or an afternoon platinum rose (yes, that actually happened) and follow along.

Its an amazing read.  Congratulations to Anthony and David, their volunteers and staff, the judges and especially the wineries of Canada.

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https://www.winealign.com/awards/2024/07/23/2024-nwac-results/

and to the Winery of the Year – Grant Stanley GM and Winemaker

https://www.winealign.com/articles/2024/07/24/results-from-the-2024-nationals-winery-of-the-year/

 

Enjoy!!

 

STORIES WE’RE WORKING ON:

 

Burrowing Owl Cook Book

Pluvio – Ucluelet

A Hatch Cage Match

Sons of North Vancouver

Sipster 3

Fort Berens

Ron Kubek – Wine Issues

Zanatta Wines

Wine Witch on Fire – Natalie Maclean

Hester Creek

Mulligan Stew Aug 31st 2024-Special Guest – Madeleine Roger and outstanding new album Nerve

August 30, 2024 Mulligan Stew

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Friday Madeleine Roger’s new album Nerve was released.

It took four years for this album to become very real.

“Years of love, heartbreak, grief, longing, lust and a deep instinct that everything was going to work out if I could find my way through.”

Critics have made reference that Maddy sounds like Joni. If so, this is her Blue album.

At the same time, she’s recording, touring, and singing with The Fretless. Their album Glass Wing comes out in a couple of weeks.

It’s Madeleine Roger’s turn to shine.

FYI – next week’s guests are Leeroy Stagger and Blues great Robert Finley at Edmonton Folk Fest.

In two weeks Joel Plaskett and Stark new album 

New tunes from 

Duke Robillard

The Fretless

Ruthie Foster

Cedrick Burnside

 

PLAYLIST:

Last of the Summer Stews Our Guest: Madeleine Roger TDMulligan
Come on in my kitchen Crooked Still Shaken by a low song
Cello song Nick Drake 5 leaves left
Born with a broken heart Kenny Wayne Sheppard Ledbetter heights
Todays Guest on The Stew Madeleine Roger New album – Nerve
The Boxer (live) Paul Simon (Jessy Dixon singers) Paul Simon in Concert: Live Rhymin’
Astral Weeks/Transcended (live) Van Morrison Astral Weeks: Live at Hollywood Bowl
Caledonia The Fretless with Madeleine Roger Glass Wing
Deane House – River Cafe Guest in Hour Two – Madeleine Roger Her fine new album – Nerve
Every day I write the book Elvis Costello & Attractions Punch the clock
Lost in the light Bahamas Barchords
Last night of the World Bruce Cockburn Breakfast in New Orleans
Vienna Billy Joel The Stranger
Coming Next On Mulligan Stew Madeleine Roger Interview New album – Nerve
The Summer Stews TDMulligan CKUA
Are you going my way? Duke Robillard Roll with me
That’s all right Ruthie Foster Mileage
When the game gets hot Corb Lund El Viejo
Lola The Kinks Lola versus Powerman
Hill country love Cedrick Burnside single
Coming UP – Madeleine Roger interview with TDM Album – Nerve
Never have to leave Boy Golden For Eden
Sundown Luke Doucette & White Falcon Steel City Trawler
People get ready The Impressions Best of
Knock on your screen door John Prine Tree of Forgiveness
Coyotes Banff Supporting CKUA for over 25 years NEXT – Madeleine Roger
Madeleine Roger interview with Terry David Mulligan Nerve – new album
Caledonia The Fretless with Madeleine Roger Glass Wing
Madeleine Roger interview -complete interview on Mulligan Stew Podcast video version on tdm YouTube channel
You don’t think about me Madeleine Roger Nerve
Madeleine Roger interview complete conversation on mulligan stew podcast & tdm YouTube channel
Some kind of Nerve Madeleine Roger Nerve
Madeleine Roger Interview TDMulligan Nerve – the album
Kiss me Madeleine Roger Nerve
If you need me Barry Allen Speed of Dark

EP 316 | Rhiannon Giddens Interview 2024

August 24, 2024 Mulligan Stew Podcast

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The last time I had the privilege of interviewing Rhiannon Giddens it was in 2017 at Edmonton Folk Fest.

In the next five years, she became a World star.

For example:

In October 2017, Giddens was named one of the 2017 class of MacArthur “Genius” Fellows.

In 2017 and 2018, Giddens appeared in the fifth and sixth seasons of the CMT‘s

In January 2018, Giddens co-produced Songs of Our Native Daughters for Smithsonian Folkways.

in early 2018, the Nashville Ballet announced that Rhiannon Giddens has been commissioned to write the music for Lucy Negro, Redux. In 2019, Giddens released two studio albums: Songs of Our Native Daughters  and There Is No Other with Italian musician Francesco Turrisi

Giddens earned an Honorary Doctor of Letters from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro for her lasting impact on the UNCG community and her work in music. In 2023, she was awarded an honorary Doctor of Music from Princeton University

In other words, the last 5-6 years have been a delightful blur.

Thus my first question was …what do you remember of the last 5 years?

If anyone is going to change music in her lifetime – it’s Rhiannon Giddens!!

Enjoy.

Mulligan Stew Aug 24th 2024- 2 hours of Hand Picked Music!

August 24, 2024 Mulligan Stew

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Two donors this week who know their music and the history of CKUA.
Both hours asked for what we do best on the weekends…
Live tracks from 
Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats
Jackson Browne
Brandi Carlile
Tedeschi Trucks
Jason Isbell
Stones – in honour of Charley
New  music from 
Colin James
Donovan Wood & William Prince
Madeleine Roger – Next Week’s Guest
Dan Mangan
Classics from 
Curtis Mayfield
Aretha
U2
BB King and Eric Clapton
Van Morrison
Steely Dan
Cedrick Burnside
John Hiatt and Jerry Douglas
Sail’ Shoes – Little Feat, Sam Bush, Bela Fleck, EmmyLou Harris
AND
Miles Davis – to make up for last week.
NEXT Week – Madeleine Roger – amazing New Album NERVE

PLAYLIST:

The Summer Stew Terry David Mulligan CKUA
Azad Frazey Ford U kin B The Sun
Too far gone Colin James Chasing the Sun
I got you babe Bahamas Barchords
Howling at Nothing (live) Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats Live at Red Rocks
Running on Empty (live) Jackson Browne Best of
Mulligan Stew Coming Up – Donovan Wood/William Prince & Van the Man mulliganstewdotca
I’m just trying to get home Donovan Wood and William Prince Things were never good
Caravan Van Morrison Moondance
Deane House – River Cafe NEXT 2 Dan’s – Dan Mangan – Steely Dan The Stew
Call me up High Dan Mangan single
Home at last Steely Dan Aja
Something in the Air Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers Greatest Hits
Fever Dreaming Madeleine Roger Nerve
Don’t come around here no more Rhiannon Giddens Petty Country
Never my love Jacob Dylan and Norah Jones Echo in the Canyon
TDMulligan All stars singing Little Feat playlist mulliganstewdotca
Sailin’ Shoes Little Feat – Sam Bush – EmmyLou Harris – Bela Fleck Join the Band
Hour Two of Mulligan Stew Hand picked for your Saturday Night Playlist – mulliganstewdotca
Hallelujah (live) Brandi Carlile Live at Benaroyal Hall
Wade in the Water (live) Tedeschi Trucks Band Everybody’s Talking Live
If we were vampires (live) Jason Isbell & 400 Unit Live from Ryman
Welcome to Mulligan Stew Year 28 Coming Up – Aretha – William Prince TDMulligan
Woman’s got soul Curtis Mayfield and The Impressions It’s all right
Since you’ve been gone Aretha Franklin Lady Soul
Step in Cedrick Burnside I Be Trying
Wasted William Prince Reliever
Mississippi Phone Booth John Hiatt and Jerry Douglas Leftover Feelings
Coyotes Banff Mulligan Stew mulliganstewdotca
One U2 Achtung Baby
Under my Thumb (live) The Rolling Stones Get yer ya ya’s out. Stones in Concert
So what Miles Davis Kind of Blue

August 24th, 2024- VanWineFest Part 3 with DJ Kearney and a reconnect with Sandra Oldfield

August 23, 2024 Tasting Room Radio 0:47:44

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THE SHOW

 

Our last segments of  2024 VanWineFest with DJ Kearney  and  an Okanagan reconnect with Sandra Oldfield

The Vancouver International Wine Festival (#45) has come and gone but the interviews live on….for at least this week.

I’m joined by my fourth & final co-host, the one and only DJ Kearney.  Educator, mentor, leader, wine judge, black belt, speaker and wine director at Terminal City Club.  None better!!

Deej is also the best friend a person could ever have. We all feel lucky to know her.

As I did with Daenna van Mulligen (The Wine Diva), Kelcie Jones  and Michaela Morris,  I asked DJ to choose who she’d like to interview and spotlight.

 

Immediately she belted out….. “Justin Hall  – first Indigenous winemaker in the World”.

So  winemaker Justin Hall joins us from Nk’Mip in Osoyoos.

And Stavros Kriaris Global Ambassador of Alpha Estate in Greece.

“I’ve been there and loved the winery and wines”

Justin Hall Nk’Mip

Then I had the gall to ask “who do we close with Deej?”

DJ yelled “Lets invite next years  feature theme region California“

Bonterra Organic  Mendocino    (Gabriela Marble  Export manager)

Robert Mondavi   Napa    (Kurtis Ogasawara, Director of Winemaking)

Signorello – Napa Valley Golden Mile (Ray Signorello Owner)

Signorello Estate   Napa Valley Golden Mile (Ray Signorello – Owner. North Shore guy)

Ray Signorello

www.signorelloestate.com

www.robertmondaviwinery.com

www.bonterra.com

www.alpha-estate.com

www.nkmipcellars.com

www.tcclub.com

@djkearney

 

 

Sandra Oldfield –  Elysian Projects / Tourism Leader

Sandra Oldfield  (Elysian Projects)

Many of you know Sandra from her over 20 years at Tinhorn Creek. Winemaker, co-owner, helped to establish BC’s first sub-appellation – The Golden Mile Bench.  In 2017 Sandra and husband Kenn started Elysian Projects, a beverage/tourism consulting company. Sandra named one of Canada’s Top 100 Powerful Women of 2016.  She co-founded the Fortify Conference and  is in the BC Restaurant Hall of Fame.

Sandra embeds herself into the dialogue of today’s BC Wine Industry , she’s natural leader.

We met in Victoria in the Spring, just before a 3 day tourism conference kicked off. There was much to talk about at the conference.

In addition,  there were a number of issues Sandra and I had to talk about for the podcast. The on going BC/Alberta wine clash. What can tourism do to help the wine industry through this very tough year?  The loss of considerable vineyards to cold snaps and who speaks for the small farmer?

All of these issues were in play in the spring. Some have been sorted out, mostly they remain issues for the BC wine industry.

Sandra finished the interview with a story about several boxes that arrived at her house. Sent from Alberta to BC.

The question is/was “what’s in the boxes and why should we care?”

We welcome back Sandra Oldfield.  A Fall Update to follow.

 

www.elysianprojects.com

www.fortifyconference.ca

www.winebc.com

www.hellobc.com

 

STORIES WE’RE WORKING ON

 

The Nationals – Anthony Gismondi

Burrowing Owl Cook Book

Pluvio – Ucluelet

A Hatch Cage Match

Sons of North Vancouver

Sipster 3

Fort Berens

Ron Kubek – Wine Issues

Zanatta Wines

Wine Witch on Fire – Natalie Maclean

Hester Creek

 

 

EP 315 | Colin James brings his 21st album

August 17, 2024 Mulligan Stew Podcast

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Colin’s 21st album is called Chasing the Sun.   Today,   Aug 17 is his Birthday. Happy Day Colin

 

Co-produced by Colin Linden in his Pinhead Studios in Nashville.

Colin’s coming to the  Mulligan Stew Podcast with the complete story of how he and his friends wrote and created these outstanding songs.

 

Colin singing a Lucinda Williams song, Protection, with Lucinda in the studio doing harmony. Two tracks with blues harp legend Charlie Musselwhite, co-writing memorable songs with Tom Wilson, Terra Lightfoot, Thompson Wilson, Jesse Obrien and others. A great rhythm section of Darryl Jones (Stones) Charley Drayton (Keith Richards).

A splendid cover of Paul Butterfield’s classic  In my own dream . Also vocals by  The McCrary Sisters and Ruby Amanfu

Colin Linden leading the all-star band and co-writing with Colin James.

It’s their 6th album together.

Colin and I have been doing interviews for a long time but there are  still events and moments in his life that need retelling.

For example, when the two Colins’  met on the Canadian Prairies Colin James was 13 and Colin Linden was 17. Both were into playing the blues.

A short time later Colin, still a teenager, got to play for Stevie Ray Vaughn. Stevie helped him take the next steps in his career.

This is the complete Interview.

It’s here on the  Mulligan Stew Podcast  and the terrydavidmulligan YouTube Channel

His 2021 album Open Road won the JUNO Award for Best Blues Album and was nominated for Blues Foundation Best Blues Rock Album in 2023.

 

Catching the Sun may very well get the best reception yet.

Mulligan Stew Aug 17th 2024-Colin James brings his new album to The Stew

August 16, 2024 Mulligan Stew

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Colin’s 21st album is called Chasing the Sun. 
Co-produced by Colin Linden in his Pinhead Studios in Nashville
Colin’s coming to  Mulligan Stew this Saturday with the stories on how they wrote and created these outstanding songs.
Colin singing a Lucinda Williams song, Protection, with Lucinda in the studio doing harmony. Two tracks with blues harp legend Charlie Musselwhite, co-writing memorable songs with Tom Wilson, Terra Lightfoot, Thompson Wilson, Jesse Obrien and others. A great rhythm section of Darryl Jones (Stones) Charley Drayton (Keith Richards).
It is a splendid cover of Paul Butterfield’s classic  In My Own Dream. Also vocals by  The McCrary Sisters and Ruby Amanfu
Colin Linden leading the all-star band and co-writing with Colin James.
It’s their 6th album together.
Complete Interview on Mulligan Stew Podcast  and the terrydavidmulligan YouTube Channel
Donor in hour one would like a musical recap of some of the summer’s festival highlights. Copy!!
Hour two donor asks for birthday songs for a friend.
The Doors, some Saturday night zydeco, Amazing Rhythm Aces and a  Huey Lewis hit for the donor.
Some of the blues great in Edmonton this weekend will make an appearance.

Enjoy!

 

PLAYLIST:

The Summer Stew with Colin James Terry David Mulligan CKUA
Rich Woman Robert Plant & Allison Krause Raising Sand
When the levee breaks (live) Robert Plant & Allison Krause Single
Love me like a man Bonnie Raitt Give it up
Never let you go Taj Mahal & Los Lobos Maestro
I want you back Lake Street Dive Fun Machine
Special Guest Hour Two of The Stew Colin James & his 21st Album Chasing the Sun
You’re the one Rhiannon Giddens You’re the one
Cripple Creek Leo Kottke Standing in my shoes
In Emerald Wyatt C Lewis Chandler
Deane House & River Cafe Both on The Bow Mulligan Stew
Just around the corner JD McPherson single
Gravity Tedeschi Trucks Band I am the Moon
Good days ahead Kue Varo & the only hopes Cowboy Witchcraft
What’s going on Mavin Gaye Hitsville
It takes a lot to laugh Taj Mahal All Blue’s Up – Songs of Bob Dylan
The Summer Stew with Colin James Coming Up – Colin’s 21st album Chasing the Sun
Love her madly The Doors L.A. Woman
Cisco Kid Beau Jacque & the Zydeco Hi Rollers Zydeco Greatest Hits
Get out my life woman The Wood Brothers Virgin Digi Sessions
Talk to me Los Super Seven Texas – Oxford America Mag
Heart of Rock and Roll Huey Lewis and The News Sports
Coyotes Banff NEXT – Colin James Mulligan Stew
Colin James Interview 21st album – Chasing the Sun The Summer Stew
Crystal Ball Colin James Chasing the Sun
Colin James Interview Mulligan Stew @ckuaradio
National Steel Colin James National Steel
Colin James Interview Complete interview on Mulligan Stew Podcast and tdm YouTube channel
Protection Colin James with Lucinda Williams Chasing the Sun
Colin James Interview With TDMulligan On The Stew LP – Chasing the Sun
Come to find out Colin James with Charlie Musselwhite Chasing the Sun
Colin James Interview complete interview on Mulligan Stew Podcast & terrydavidmulligan youtube channel
In my own dream Colin James Chasing the Dream
All Blues Miles Davis Kind of Blue

August 17th, 2024-VanWineFest Part Two – 10 Italians and a Turyk!

August 16, 2024 Tasting Room Radio 0:14:30

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Featuring guest hosts and wine specialists  Kelcie Jones and Michaela Morris.

TDM. Kelcie Jones co-host – Ermes Scardova (Ermete) and Beatrice Schiavio (Marchesi di Barolo)

The feature region of the 2024 Vancouver International Wine Festival was Italy.

There were  71 wineries representing 13 different Italian regions, from Sicily in the far south to Trentino-Alto Adige in the north.
There were hundreds of autochthonous grape varieties and each region has its own mix of varieties, wine styles, and food and wine culture!

So much history and passion wrapped up in Italian wines. Italian winemakers and owners know that Canada has its own history of embracing the wines of Italy.

No matter what the region.

When I asked Kelcie Jones and Michaela Morris to consider co-hosting with me, I also asked who would they like to invite for the interviews.

Kelcie is the co-founder of This is Wine School and the Sommelier of the Year 2023.

Kelcie looked forward to talking with

Beatrice Schiavio –  Marchesi di Barolo. The first Barolo was created in their cellars.

Thomas Jefferson was an early fan. The King of Wines. The Wine of Kings.

 

Ermes Scarova.  Medici Ermete.   Growing vineyards and creating wines since 1890. Not just any wine but a sensational  CRU of Lambrusco: Concerto

 Next comes the charming Daniel Grace – the American owner of Il Molino di Grace

In the very heart of the Chianti region. Producing world-class wines for 350 years.

Urs Vetter – from Vietti.   Formed 150 years ago in the very heart of the Langhe at the highest point of the medieval village of Castiglione Falletto. It’s still there today.

What followed were beautiful Arneis, Moscato, Dolcetto, Barbera, Nebbiolo, Barbaresco and many  Barolo.

tdm – Michaela Morris– Daniel Grace. Katie Nussbaum. Sebastiano De Ferrari  Vanwinefest 2024

Unsworth Vineyards – Cowichan Valley Vancouver Island.  Chris Turyk.. marketing and family member.  If you listen to Tasting Room radio you know Chris Turyk.

Chris Turyk – Unsworth (Cowichan Valley)

Every region needs a spokesperson. Chris is the leading voice of the Cowichan Valley Wineries.

Unsworth leads by example.

 

Michaela Morris becomes the co-host in the second half of this Tasting Room Radio.

 

Michaela is a fully acknowledged leader in Canada’s wine world.

She’s an educator, mentor, sought-after wine judge and gifted writer. (Decanter)

Michaela had just returned from Tuscany.

Michaela’s interview guests included:

Katia Nussbaum Owner of San Polino.  Vineyards were created early in the  10th century. As of 1581 it was owned by the Montalcino Hospital, Santa Maria della Croce. The olive trees planted in 1581 are still standing.

Sebastiano De Ferrari. The owner of Boscarelli.

Barbara De Rahm from Marziano Abbona

Stefano Inama – Inama Wines  Owner and family member – perhaps the finest producer of Soave!!

Stefano brings his son along for the chat.

 

Thank you, Kelcie and Michaela!!  Thank you, Meredith and Harry!!

           www.michaelamorris.ca

           @kelciejones

            www.thisiswineschool.com  

 

STORIES WE’RE WORKING ON

Van Wine Fest Part Three

  • with DJ Kearney
  • Burrowing Owl Cokbook
  • Sipster 3
  • Fort Berens
  • Anthony Gismondi – The Nationals
  • Ron Kubek – Wine Issues
  • Jim Moody – Zanatta
  • Wine Witch on Fire – Natalie MacLean
  • The Hatch – Jason Parkes Customs
  • Dining at Pluvio – Ucluelet
  • Hester Creek

 

EP 314 | Rhiannon Giddens Interview in 2020 at the Edmonton Folk Music Festival

August 10, 2024 Mulligan Stew Podcast

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Terry sits down with Rhiannon Giddens in 2020 while at the Edmonton Folk Music Festival in 2020.  Tonight Terry will be speaking to her again to catch up On the past 4 years!