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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

 

April 16th, 2022- First pour of BC Wines In Vancouver –  OK Falls/Skaha Lake (Part One)

April 15, 2022 Tasting Room Radio 00:58:41

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First pour of BC Wines In Vancouver –  OK Falls/Skaha Lake (Part One)

 

 

THE SHOW

 

It was quite a gathering.

For the first time in over two years BC wines were being poured in Vancouver to a roomful of media, trade, and later in the day wine fans. 13 wineries from The Heart of Wine Country – OK Falls and Skaha Lake Winery Association.

The setting was the wonderful Terminal City Club on West Hastings.

People reconnected. They shook hands, hugged, and laughed.

I set up my recorder and microphone off in a corner, arranged some guest chairs, and sought out Dana Lee Harris.

She and her work partner Karen Madsen had extended an invitation to interview all the principals pouring their wines in the room.

When a tasting like this opens the front doors, a guy like me needs a “wrangler”. Someone with the smarts and leadership to find the next interview guest and walk them over to me, with an eye on the clock. That invaluable person was Dana Harris. (Dana Lee Consulting)  Barney Bentall once called an event like that – a goat rodeo.  Everyone talking, tasting, and enjoying a room filled with wine choices.

There was just enough time to talk to all 13 wineries and get back to the Harbour Air Terminal by the Convention Centre for the last flight to Maple Bay. What a day! The wines were handsome and memorable.  So were the guests.

The Heart of Wine Country Part One will feature

 Rob Hammersley –  Black Market Wine Co (co-founder)

2020 Pinot Blanc Barrel Aged

Evan Saunders – Blasted Church Vineyards (winemaker)

2018 Small Blessings Cabernet Sauvignon (100%)

Evan Saunders

Mario Rodi – Bonamici Cellars and President of OKF/Skaha Winery Assn. (co-founder)

Belviagio –  (Cab. Cab Franc. Merlot. Syrah. Sangiovese)

Mario and Vicky Rodi Bonamici

Tysha Pope – Crescent Hill Winery

2018 Chardonnay OAKanagan Girl

Terry Meyer-Stone – Mayhem Wines (co-founder)

2021 small-lot Sauvignon Blanc (6 months French oak/13% New)

Terry Meyer Stone (Western Living Mag)

 

 

JAK Meyer – Meyer Family Vineyards (co-founder)

2020 Pinot Noir (blend of 7 vineyards. Neutral French oak 8 months)

(JAK Meyer – tdm – Janice Stevens)

Dakota Bibby – Nighthawk Wines.  (Winemaker)

2019 Merlot (aged in French oak 18 months)

Dakota Bibby

www.blackmarketwine.ca

www.blastedchurch.com

www.bonamicicellars.com

www.crescenthillwinery.com

www.mayhemwines.com

www.mfvwine.ca

www.nighthawkvineyards.com

 

 

STORIES WE’RE WORKING ON

  • Okanagan Falls Part Two
  • Top Drop 2022
  • Ned Bell – Naramata Inn
  • Van Wine Fest
  • Cowichan Valley Wine Fests

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.

April 9th, 2022 Leslie d’Andrea: OK Falls pours in Vancouver/The Wine Diva: Budget Bottles under $17

April 8, 2022 Tasting Room Radio 00:38:53

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Leslie d’Andrea: OK Falls pour in Vancouver-Wednesday/The Wine Diva: Budget Bottles 2022 (under $17)

THE SHOW

It was the first regular Spring Release notice that I’ve seen in a couple of years. Made my heart jump!

“The Heart of Wine Country Okanagan Falls/Skaha Lake Spring Release 2022.

Terminal City Club Wednesday, April 13   6:30-8:30 PM”

www.theheartofwinecountry.ca

So that it doesn’t go unnoticed in a busy week,  I’ve invited back to TRR   Leslie D’Andrea co-founder of Noble Ridge to go over the final details and a reminder of who’s pouring.

Terry. Leslie D’Andrea Benoit Gauthier. Noble Ridge

Nighthawk

Wild Goose

Liquidity

Stag’s Hollow

Black Market

Blasted Church

Bonamici Cellars

Crescent Hill

Mayhem

Meyer Family

Noble Ridge

Play Estate

 

FYI – On the day,  I’ll be interviewing principals from all 13 wineries for several feature specials in
April.  Considering the past two years of pandemic, this feels like a celebration. Come celebrate!!

Details and tickets at the website above.

Budget Bottles 2022 (under $17)    Daenna van Mulligen/The Wine Diva

Daenna Van Mulligen

The Wine Diva doesn’t just specialize in Wine Lists, Daenna creates a master class in wine tasting!

All year long she tastes hundreds of bottles of wine and makes copious notes about each release.

Every wine on every list has tasting notes and inside info on the wine.

She has either visited many of the wineries/regions or knows the owners/winemakers.

Then come to the lists.

Top 50 over $20

Best Bubbles

Top 100 under $20

 Here’s my favorite – Budget Bottles 2022 (under $17.00)

All tested and found to be delivering wines well beyond the pricing.

As always – if you go to www.winediva.ca – you can follow along on your phone or iPad or computer.

We can’t talk about them all but here’s a large list of what Daenna talked about. (We kept  her original list numbers included to help you find them)

Your new favorite wine is in here..at just the right price. (Thank you Daenna)  

  • Longshot Pinot Grigio, California $14.99
  • Fitzpatrick Family Vineyards ‘Runabout White’, Okanagan Valley, BC N/A
  • Jose Maria da Fonseca ‘Periquita’, Portugal $10.99
  • Oops ‘Bodacious Blonde’ Chardonnay, Central Valley Chile $15.99
  • Monte del Fra Bardolino DOC, Custoza, Verona Italy $16.99
  • Oops ‘Voluptuous Beauty’ Cabernet Sauvignon, Central Valley Chile $15.99
  • Sumac Ridge Estate Winery ‘Private Reserve’ Cabernet~Merlot, Okanagan Valley BC $14.99
  • Harper’s Trail ‘Field Blend White’, British Columbia N/A
  • Intrigue Wines ‘I Do’ Sparkling, Okanagan Valley BC $20.00
  • El Petit Bonhomme, Jumilla Spain $15.99
  • El Petit Bonhomme Blanco, Rueda Spain $15.99
  • Mayhem Wines Pinot Gris, Okanagan Valley N/A
  • Hester Creek Pinot Blanc, Okanagan Valley BC $16.00
  • Scattered Earth Chenin Blanc, Western Cape, South Africa $14.99
  • Hester Creek Pinot Gris~Viognier, Okanagan Valley BC $17.00
  • Corcelettes Estate Winery ‘Sante’, British Columbia N/A
  • Chateau Dereszla Furmint, Tokaji, Hungary $16.99
  • Chateau Haut Bascla, Bordeaux, France $15.00
  • Parras Wines ‘Ruelas Reserva’, Lisboa, Portugal N/A
  • Boutinot Wines ‘Italia’ Sangiovese, Puglia, Italy $15.00
  • Conte Priuli Pinot Grigio Blush, Venezia, Italy $15.00
  • Villa Wolf Pinot Blanc, Pfalz Germany $16.00
  • The Second Act ‘Piquette’, Canada $14.99
  • Road 13 Honest John’s Rose, Okanagan Valley BC $18.00
  • Intrigue Wines ‘Semper, Sitiens Drought’ Rotberger, Lake Country, Okanagan Valley, BC N/A
  • Journey’s End ‘Bees Knees’ Chenin Blanc~Viogner, Mount Rozier, Western Cape South Africa $15.00
  • The Grinder Pinotage, Western Cape South Africa $13.99
  • Spier ‘Signature Collection’ Chenin Blanc, Stellenbosch South Africa $13.99
  • Nederburg ‘The Winemasters’ Cabernet Sauvignon, Western Cape South Africa $13.99
  • Spier ‘Signature’ Pinotage, Stellenbosch Western Cape, South Africa $16.00
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www.winediva.ca

STORIES WE’RE WORKING ON:

  •  Top Drop 2022
  • Van Wine Fest
  • OK Falls/Skaha Lake  Spring Wine Pour
  • Top Foodies
  • Segment Sponsor Specials
  • Locals Only
  • Portugal Pour
  • Meet the Makers

 

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.

 

 

April 2nd, 2022 -Okanagan Crush Pad. Christine Coletta & Darryl Brooker/ Modest Wines releases  with Jeff Hundertmark  

April 2, 2022 Audio FIle, Tasting Room Radio 00:57:03

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Okanagan Crush Pad. Christine Coletta & Darryl Brooker/ Modest Wines releases  with Jeff Hundertmark

  

THE SHOW

A press release arrived this week:

Seasoned veteran Darryl Brooker returns to the industry he is passionate about to lead dynamic growth plans set in motion by Okanagan Crush Pad founders Christine Coletta and Steve Lornie who view the appointment of Darryl Brooker as an important piece of their succession planning.

In addition to overseeing the senior management team, Brooker’s key focus will be facility expansions and to build out the founders’ vision for Garnet Valley Ranch, a 320-acre organic vineyard and farm.

The players

Christine Coletta:  Co-founder of Okanagan Crush Pad.

A visionary  leader not only in the Okanagan but the entire BC wine industry,

Christine Coletta

Christine and her husband Steve  started a custom crush pad which included their own labels

Haywire, Narrative, The Bub, etc.

Their wine releases are now so successful,  the labels are key to the future of OCP.

 

Darryl Brooker:  New CEO of OCP

Darryl Brooker

Darryl Brooker is a graduate of  UC Davis. Plus management&  science education in Australia

Brooker also served in various capacities from vice president of winemaking to general manager and then president of Mission Hill from  2015 to March 2021. Darryl was also vice president of winemaking and operations at CedarCreek Estate Winery and senior winemaker at Andrew Peller Limited.

It’s great to have him back. With a little staining and wine spitting, he’ll be as good as new.

Enjoy the conversation. Lots of give and take. Opinions abound.

Audio here. Zoom video on our You Tube Channel. (terrydavidmulligan) Its funny at times.

 

Christine brought with her three really fine Spring releases:

2019 Haywire  Gamay Rose.  High elevation Gamay acidity. Seacrest Vineyards in  Oliver.

80% concrete 20% stainless steel. Fermented dry..pressed to concrete.

On lees for 6 months – 13.5 % – $24.90.

Cellared an extra year this Rose  has found its form.   Not to be gulped…take your time.  It’s well worth waiting for.

If you see it – buy it. Taste the future of BC wine.

2019  Free Form – VinGris. (unfiltered Pinot Noir) 12.6 %.  Garnett Valley Ranch. Grown in Limestone and granite Texture, herbal notes.  Whole bunch pressed. Compelling in the mouth.  Causes you to really think about this wine. I think the word for this wine  is “engaged”

Sipping is to believe. The label is made from stone paper. $29.00

If you can’t find it, there may be some at Cactus Club.

 

2020  Narrative 2 Pinots.  13%

From the North Okanagan,  Pinot Gris. From the South,  Pinot Blanc.

Bone dry. Rich Texture. From concrete eggs. Delightfully  delicious

Seafood, pasta, chicken, soft cheese. Or by itself. $22.90

 

 

www.okanagancrushpad.com

www.haywirewinery.com

 

Jeff Hundertmark – Sommelier and Chief Winemaker Mt Boucherie, Rust Wine Co, Modest Wines.

Jeff Hundertmark

Jeff came to the Okanagan from Niagara several years ago. (That’s where we first met)

Back East Jeff was a well-known sommelier and restaurateur who was convinced to add winemaking to his knowledge.

He worked his way through various wine jobs from cellar rat to winemaker.

The more he tasted the wines of BC the more he knew he had to give the West a shot.

And here he is, once again working his way through cellars in the Okanagan.

However, he has found a home at Mt Boucherie. And Rust Wine Co and Modest Wines.

The family owners hold some  300 acres of prime land all over the valley.  During  bountiful years, the cellars are overrun with juice. Frankly, it’s a great problem to have.

However, Jeff is bringing with him today Spring releases from Modest Wines.

The idea of experimentation, risk-taking and paying homage to classic wine regions of the World came from the Modest Butcher Restaurant at the winery.

They wanted a fresh take on wines to pour with their distinctive menu.

Have a look:

2021 The Elder Vicar.   Lazy River Vineyard. South Cawston. Similkameen Valley

A Noble blend of Riesling. Gew. Muscat. Pinot Gris (apples. peaches. apricots)  $24.99

A number of you will go crazy for this blend. I think it’s you people over there..in the corner.

2021 La Graves Robber.  57% Sauvignon Blanc and 43% Semillon. Grown in OK Falls. This has a future.

Ah, my kind of blend.  It has weight and texture. Grapefruit on the nose and palate. Spice. Ripe Melon. Herbs.

All are contained in stainless steel.  $27.99

 

2021 Eye of the Partridge. Pinot Noir Rose. I’ll leave the color story to Jeff.

Grown in South Cawston. On skins for somewhere between 2 hours and 5 minutes or 8 hours. 5 minutes and 24 seconds.

Clean. Dry. Minerality. Raspberry. Strawberry. Did i mention Minerality.  Herbs!  It’s freaking  Delicious!!  $24.99

 

2021 Steen Down So Long  – Chenin Blanc.  Acidity. Fresh. Inspired by the wines of Cape Good Hope. South Africa.

Aged on lees in Acacia Puncheons for 90 days before blending. Just finished the bottle. Go find this wine. $27.99

 

2020 By Jove.  Sangiovese. (with a touch of Merlot & Cab Franc)

Barreled aged 14 months. French, American, and Hungarian Oak.

Well done Ferreira Vineyards. Ripe black fruit. spice. cassis.

Love this wine.  Love it. Paired with ribs and BBQ chicken.  $29.99

Impressive finish. Seeking more immediately. You should too!

2020 Crimson Crusader – Carmenere from the Black Sage Bench.

Whole clustered. French Neutral Oak. 15% New.  14 months.

There may only be 2-3 Carms in the whole of Canada. This is one of them,.

Love your pepper?  Spice ?  Full expressive finish? This wine has it all.

$29.99  Buy early.  Small batch,.

 

www.mtboucherie.com

www.modestbutcher.com

@modestbutcher

 

 

STORIES WE’RE WORKING ON

Moon Curser

Hillside Winery

Unsworth Vineyards

JP Customs/The Hatch

BC Wine Month

Spring Releases

OK Falls Pour Spring Wines In Vancouver.

 

 

 

Mulligan Stew April 2nd 2022- Special Guest Valerie June

April 1, 2022 Mulligan Stew

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It’s the first Stew of April 2022.

Let’s set the table.

The very special interview guest to finish off the show is Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter/visionary Valerie June.

A Tennessee singer who mixes blues, gospel, and very modern soul.

Her latest album release is The Moon and Stars.

She and Carla Thomas are nominated in Best American Roots Song category at the  Grammy Awards   Sunday night, for Call me a Fool.

We wish her good Karma.

 

I love this quote from the Boston Herald

“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.

Check out the Playlist!

  • Neville Brothers
  • Bruno Mars and Anderson Paak
  • Bonnie Raitt
  • Tower of Power
  • Ray Charles
  • Foo Fighters
  • Colin James
  • Mike Campbell and the dirty knobs

Live Tracks from

James Brown, Sheryl Crow and Joe Walsh, James Taylor, Jackson Browne, and David Lindley, The Eagles, The Rolling Stones at the El Mocambo. Steely Dan. Nathaniel Rateleff and the Night Sweats.

Have a great Saturday and an outstanding April –  Spring Fundraiser on Now!  donate as a family..or for the kids!

Thank You

-TDM

PLAYLIST:

Sister Rosa the neville bros yellow moon
black cow (live) steely dan NE corridor Live
love’s train bruno mars and anderson paak an evening with silk sonic
made up mind bonnie raitt just like that
www.coyotesbanff.com Coming UP – Live with Rateleff at Red Rocks and Stones at El Mo
having a party (live) nathaniel rateleff and the night sweats (Pres. Hall Jazz band) Live at red rocks
its only rock and roll (live) The rolling stones live at the el mocambo
the tulsa shuffle the tractors the tractors
mulligan stew – tdmulligan special guest Grammy nominee valerie june www.mulliganstew.ca
take it easy (live) jackson browne. david lindley. en vivo con tino love is strange
take it easy (live) the eagles eagles live
still the good old days (live) sheryl crow (joe walsh) live at the Ryman
steamroller blues (live) james taylor one man band
This is mulligan stew – ckua radio www.mulliganstew.ca
times like these (acoustic) foo fighters 20225
electric gypsy mike campbell and the dirty knobs single
have mercy colin james national steel
squib cakes tower of power back to oakland
what’d I say (parts 1 & 2) ray charles something to believe in
there was a time (live) james brown and the famous flames live at the apollo
mulligan stew – tdmulligan www.mulliganstew.ca
valerie june interview complete interview on mulligan stew podcast
Use me Valerie June The Moon and Stars = new single
valerie june interview complete interview on mulligan stew podcast
smile Valerie June the moon and stars – deluxe
valerie june interview www.mulliganstew.ca
why the bright stars glow (acoustic) valerie june and mavis staples the moon and stars – deluxe
valerie june interview complete interview on mulligan stew podcast
call me a fool valerie june and carla thomas the moon and stars – deluxe

 

EP 200 | Joni Mitchell From The Archives

March 26, 2022 Mulligan Stew Podcast

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Episode #200 – it’s a blur but I think captures what the times were like during a pandemic. The role that music played in getting people through.

Joni and I shared a band house in Regina. For 10 days.  Maybe 1966.

Then we reconnected when I hosted the first Greenpeace concert that Joni headlined in Vancouver. We would cross paths much later at The Last Waltz.

Joni Mitchell – MuchMusic Interview from Nathan Delphini on Vimeo.

This is a video interview I can’t remember doing. I also had forgotten the Greenpeace concert for some bizarre reason.

She talks about  The Last Waltz, being incorrectly painted as a Canadian ex-pat in LA,  the effect her songs have on people, the changing of “the old guard” at the Last Waltz, and how she wasn’t ready to retire.

We cover a lot of subjects and her music history.

How she calls her songs “her babies” and that it’s part of female nurturing

She waxes about Dylan, Steely Dan and answers the question do we know her as well as we think we do? Joni speaks out strongly on Indian rights!!

Backstage at Los Angeles Fashion Week FW/19 Powered by Art Hearts Fashion at The Majestic Downtown on March 21, 2019 in Los Angeles, California.

Neither one of us mention an album or name a song.  So I’m not exactly sure when this was recorded. But I’m thinking 1982???

I mention she’s on a speaking tour and Joni talks about organizing a date with  Sting,  Peter Gabriel, Bryan Adams that speaks of The Human Rights Concerts (Live in New Jersey). That first concert was in 1986..so let’s call this interview mid-80s.

The time of

82’s Wild Things Run Fast

86’s Dog Eat Dog

88’s Chalk mark in a rainstorm

Being influenced by Steely Dan, Thomas Dolby, Willie Nelson, and Peter Gabriel.

It’s the perfect interview to celebrate Podcast 200.

(Thank You Elliott Garnier and Corey Wood for getting me there)

God Bless Joni Mitchell