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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!

Mulligan Stew Aug 10th 2024- Live from the Edmonton Folk Music Fest!

August 10, 2024 Mulligan Stew

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Catch Terry today Live from the Edmonton Folk Music Festival!  Follow him on socials:

Instagram

Facebook

 

August 10, 2024-The 45th VanWineFest Part One

August 9, 2024 Tasting Room Radio 0:46:31

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The 45th VanWineFest Part One

 

THE SHOW

The press release says: It’s the largest combined consumer and trade wine show in North America. And one of the biggest and oldest in the World.  From Feb 24 to March 3. Eight days, 42 events, 12 countries,  149 participating wineries, 71 from feature region Italy, 1, 150 wines, 800 in the tasting room and over 18,000  wine fans expected to attend all events.

So…..how does one guy with one microphone cover something like that?  You don’t!!

Can’t be done without a huge team but if you plan carefully and do your homework, surround yourself with wine friends who bring their own beliefs on wine and winemakers, then you might get something captured.

I’m so pleased to announce that with the help and smarts of the following friends & experts we managed to do 22 interviews with winemakers and principals from Italy, Greece, Washington, California, Spain, France and BC.

Thank you to Meredith Elliott – Communications and Marketing manager.  Grace under pressure.

Harry Hertscheg – Solid Support.

Harry Hertscheg (sip mag)

Our co-hosts are:

Daenna Van Mulligen – The Wine Diva. Writer, speaker, judge and popular reviewer.

Michaela Morris –  educator, judge, speaker and wine writer (Decanter)

Kelcie Jones – Best Sommelier 2023, educator, consultant and founder of This is Wine School

DJ Kearney – Director of Wine at  Terminal City Club, wine educator at large. Legend.

This first Tasting Room Radio will feature opinions and comments from

Terry and Daenna

Daenna Van Mulligen – www.winediva.ca Has travelled the wine world. Knows many winemakers in the room.

Hosted a sold-out feature seminar on Gerard Bertrand Winery.

Blue Grouse Estate Winery – Michael Abbott – New GM (Cowichan Valley)

Burrowing Owl Estate Winery – Stephen Neumann – Brand Ambassador (Oliver)

Le Vins Bonhomme –  Nathalie Bonhomme. (founder/winemaker) Originally from Montreal. Now making wines for her label –  in Spain and France.

Nathalie Bonhomme-lesvinsbonhomme

House of Smith – Donal Black VP – Int. Sales. A new gathering of Charles Smith Wines. K Vintners, Substance, Sixto, Golden West etc. (Washington)

Charles Smith – House of Smith

Harry Hertscheg – Executive Director VIWF.  The man who dreams the dream and leads the team.

Bench 1775 – Richard Kanazawa (Winemaker)  Naramata Bench. Fabulous winemaker

Osoyoos LaRose – Michael Kullmann   CEO/Winemaker (Osoyoos) Great discussion between these two. Consistently fine wines.

www.winediva.ca

www.Bench1775.com

www.bluegrouse.ca

www.burrowingowlwine.ca

www.Lesvinsbonhomme.com

www.houseofsmith.com

@HHonWine

www.vanwinefest.ca

www.osoyooslarose.com

#vanwinefest

#VIWF

 

STORIES WE’RE WORKING ON

NEXT WEEK – All Italian wineries (except for Unsworth.)

Co-host Michaela Morris.  Simply fabulous wine educator and influencer

San Polino

Boscarelli

Marziano Abbona

Inama

Anthony Gismondi – National Wine Awards

Burrowing Owl Cook Book

Sipster 3

Jim Moody  Zanatta Winery

Ron Kubek – Lightning Rock Winery

Pluvio Revisited

 

Mulligan Stew Aug 3rd 2024-Summer Stew Long Weekend

August 2, 2024 Mulligan Stew

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THE SUMMER STEW

We added a last-minute Grapes of Wrath Interview. The complete interview can be heard on Mulligan Stew Podcast and tdm YouTube channel.

When Kevin closed the interview saying it was the first full band interview they had done in 10 years, I realized that the CKUA radio audience had to hear some of this.

I added three of their best tracks, including one of the very best songs to ever come out of Canada,  All the Things I Wasn’t.

The Grapes play the Filberg Festival on Saturday, Aug 3 in Comox, Vancouver Island.

(Festival Place Sherwood Park Aug 26)

 

NEW MUSIC from

Madeleine Roger

Dan Mangan

David Go Go

Tyler Del Pino

Madeleine Peyroux

Celeigh Cardinal

Wings – yup!

 

CLASSIC TRACKS FROM

Bruce Cockburn

Dr John

Bonnie Raitt

Frazey Ford

BB King and The Stones

Paul Simon

Michael Kaeshammer

William Prince

Blue Rodeo

Madeleine Peyroux

 

LIVE tracks from

Sting and Bruce Springsteen

Bob Marley and the Wailers

Bonnie Raitt and Friends

  

Have a wonderful loooooong weekend

 

PLAYLIST:

The Stew-Guest The Grapes of Wrath Terry David Mulligan August Loooong Weekend
fever dreaming Madeleine Roger single
Don’t waste your love on me Celeigh Cardinal Boundless Possibilities
Keep the World we know Bruce Cockburn O Sun O Moon
The Summer Stew TDM NEXT
Every breathe you take (live) Sting- Bruce Springsteen Released! Human Rights Now!
No woman No cry (live) Bob Marley and the Wailers Live at The Rainbow
Deane House River Cafe The Summer Stew Playlist mulliganstewdotca
Paying the cost to be the Boss BB King and The Rolling Stones Deuces Wild
Better be right David GoGo Yeah
September Fields Frazey Ford Indian Ocean
Late in the Evening Paul Simon One trick pony
The Spark William Prince Reliever
Terry Mulligan & The Summer Stew Guests in Hour Two Grapes O Wrath First group interview in 10 years
Black eyed dog Ben Harper – Rhiannon Giddens Black eyed dog
This old heart of mine The Isley Brothers Hitsville
The Summer Stew Guests in Hour Two The Grapes of Wrath Together for over 40 years
Don’t think twice, its alight (live) Eric Clapton 30th anniversary concert – Bob Dylan
shotgun Jr Walker and the All-Stars Hitsville
Hour Two of Summer Stew August Loooong Weekend Guests – Grapes of Wrath
Love sneaking up on you (live) Bonnie Raitt Bonnie Raitt and Friends
sleeping dogs best left alone Dr John (Mac Rebennack) Things happen that way
TDMulligan Coming Up – Grapes of Wrath Interview Music for a looooong weekend
Who are you Michael Kaeshammer (Colin James and Randy Bachman) Something New
Jumping out of the Nest Tyler Del Pino In the end EP
Coyotes Banff CoyotesBanffdotcom supporting CKUA for over 25 years
Showman Dan Madeleine Peyroux Let’s Walk
The CKUA 50/50 On until Aug 15 just go to ckua.com Why not You?
When I’m 64 The Beatles Sgt Pepper
Blackbird Paul McCartney and Wings One Hand Clapping
Gone girl gone Bahamas Bootcut
NEXT – Grapes of Wrath First group interview in 10 years Playing tonight in Comox
What was going through my head The Grapes of Wrath Singles
The Grapes of Wrath Interview Kevin Kane. Tommy and Chris Hooper Tonight at The Filberg Fest – Comox
You may be right The Grapes of Wrath Singles
Grapes of Wrath Interview First group interview in 10 years Tonight at Filberg Festival in Comox
All the things I wasn’t The Grapes of Wrath Singles
Complete Grapes of Wrath on MSPodcast and TDM YouTube Happy Weekend – see you at Edmonton Folk Fest
Call me up high Dan Mangan single
One time asking Mariel Buckley Driving in the Dark
In the darkness Blue Rodeo In our nature

August 3rd 2024- 2024 wine releases from the Naramata Bench

August 1, 2024 Tasting Room Radio 0:40:57

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THE SHOW

Last week we featured The Cowichan Wineries August Festival .

This week  we reconnect with the wineries of the Naramata Bench. 15  interviews with winemakers and principals.

Like many others in the BC wine community, The Naramata Bench was also hit with heartbreaking losses of their prime vineyards due to another  Winter deep freeze.

Even as they pour the wines this year, we’re still talking about the growing season last year and how each and all with survive.

The pouring & presenting of   wine releases is an annual traditional event.  Talking about failed bud breaks, the loss of complete vineyards and what to do next is not an annual tradition. 

Many changes are coming to BC Wines and how they’re  farmed.

What to plant?  Where to plant? How to survive the crisis?

New Varietals, new Blends and new owners/makers/farmers.

As tough as the next couple of years may be,  none of that showed itself at the early 2024  pour at Vancouver Community College on West Pender.

The Bench is a very tight community. Even though they are all hyper-competitive, when it comes to showcasing their individual wines.  However,   The Naramations pull together as a team when crisis arrives.

Impressive,  to say the least.    naramatabench.com

 

 

 

 

Here are the fifteen guests – talking 2024 Wines and Vineyard Survival!!

 

  • Colin Ross – President of Bench Wineries (Tightrope)
  • Tyson Archer –  (co-founder) Fox and Archer
  • Emma Roberts – (GM) Howling Bluff
  • Bob Ferguson – (co-founder/winemaker)  Kettle Valley

Kathy Malone – Hillside Winery

  • Kathy Malone – (Winemaker) Hillside Winery and Bistro

Marcus

(Marcus Ansems/Daydreamer)

  • Marcus Ansems – (Winemaker Co-owner) Daydreamer Wines
  • Richard Da Silva – (Owner-Winemaker)  Da Silva Vineyards and Winery
  • Lyndsay O’Rourke (co-founder/winemaker) Tightrope Winery

Dylan Roche-Roche Wines

  • Dylan Roche – (co-founder/co-winemaker) Roche Wines
  • Graham Pierce – (winemaker) Ruby Blue

Rebecca Mikulic

  • Rebecca Mikulic  – Three Sisters Winery

Robert Van Westen

  • Robert Van Westen – (co-founder/winemaker)  Van Westen Vineyards
  • Lauren Bunckle – (Asst Winemaker) Elephant Island Winery
  • Wilbert Borren – (co-owner/winemaker) Four Shadows Vineyard and Winery
  • Will Hardman – (co-founder/winemaker) Deep Roots Winery

STORIES WE’RE WORKING ON

 Anthony Gismondi – the 2024 Nationals

Burrowing Owl Cookbook

Meyer Family 

The Hatch/Black Swift

Fort Berens 

The Sipster 3

John Kubek – Lightning Rock on wine wars etc

Jim Moody – Zanatta

Wine witch on Fire – Natalie MacLean

 

 

 

EP 313 | Exclusive Interview with The Grapes of Wrath

July 27, 2024 Mulligan Stew Podcast

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Kevin Kane and The Hooper Brothers  Chris and Tommy have been an original Canadian band for over 40 years.

The Grapes of Wrath.

Same three guys. Still making music.

This podcast is their first complete band interview in over 10 years.

Like many, I had presumed that the guys had moved on to solo efforts or other bands or other dreams.

When I saw that they were playing and selling out The Carleton in Halifax I started to dig and found – amazed – that they were in fact playing the Filberg Festival in Comox, Vancouver Island on August 3.

Also Edmonton, The Maritimes, Vernon and  The Dream Café in Penticton.

Bringing with them songs containing people’s memories, whole lifetimes.

 

Peace of Mind

You may be right

These days

And the still brilliant…

All the things I wasn’t.

 

Platinum records, multiple tours of Canada, the USA and Europe.

In 1992 they went separate ways only to rediscover the power of their friendship and music in 2010 at a festival in Surrey, BC.

The same three guys…Let’s celebrate The Grapes of Wrath. Enjoy the stories and the music.

Tour Dates:

www.grapesofwrath.ca