For some artists that’s an eternity. For Martha it’s called “having a life”.
The life included the breakup of her marriage. Fighting for custody of her children. Opening a bistro that became a studio. Having to justify being a female artist who’s also a mother. The feedback was “surely you can’t be both”?
The album is called Love will be Reborn which is exactly what happened to Martha. The songs that followed the writing of the title track reflect exactly what happened in the 5 years between releases. Produced by Pierre Marchand. You just know this is good.
It’s her very best work yet. Songs like Justice, Body and soul, Hole in my heart, and Love will be reborn. We’ll include them all in the podcast.
This conversation is not a Q&A. It’s me engaging Martha and getting the hell out of the way.
Presented by The Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association
THE SHOW
We come to the last show in a series that started August 21st (you remember August, right?)
The master plan was to reconnect with the people, wineries and food of the Okanagan after a two-year hiatus.
So many changes, many Covid related.
Thankfully we found an excellent supporting partner in TOTA – The Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association. They sure know their territory. Top shelf management.
To my delight, I also got to re-connect with long-time friend CEO Ellen Walker-Mathews and discovered the invaluable assistance of Rob Grifone. My thanks to both.
For week five we find ourselves back at our home base at Moon Curser Vineyards in Osoyoos. Got to stay and do the interviews at their fabulous Hideaway.
The whole thing is on Corey Wood’s video. (see below)
Our final guests are:
Beata and Chris Tolley – Our hosts at their gorgeous winery and the co-founders of Moon Curser Vineyards www.mooncurser.com
Beata & Chris Tolley
Moon Curser
Pouring 2020 Arneis (the little rascal of Piedmont. A flinty white) and 2019 Dead of Night
(a spectacular blend of Tannat and Syrah. Spicy/Opulent)
Just a note that Paula came by at my request, as I wanted to salute her work at CC Jentsch and to honor her mentor Chris Jentsch who passed away recently.
The vineyards are up for sale now and likely the new owners will rebrand. This week’s Tasting Room Radio is dedicated to Chris and CC Jentsch.
Things got emotional on both sides of the microphone. We thank Paula for hanging in. Thanks also to Michael J McCoy for keeping CC Jentsch open until the end.
At first taste, I knew these were special wines. When I discovered their mentors were Richard Cleave and Senka Tennant, that explained everything.
Dan and Carol listened and learned well. They brought and poured 2020 Viognier (one of the very best expressions in all of Canada) and 2018 Carmenere (glorious pepper heaven. 70% French Oak 27% new)
Dan and Carol Scott. Lariana
And that’s it – 25 interviews captured in one week and spread out over five weeks of shows. Now it’s time for you to do your own reconnect.
When it’s safe to do so please consider making plans to do your own week in the Okanagan Valley.
Senka Tennant Lariana
Remember to check out www.totabc.org All the safety and planning info is there.
Lariana vineyards
Thank you TOTA. Thank you, guests, Corey Wood and Meg.
“Fearless, untethered arrangements… Wainwright’s fifth LP has artistry galore”
– MOJO ****
On par with Patti Smith’s early work with albums such as “Horses” and Neil Young’s “After the Gold Rush”
– The Toronto Star
Martha has a beautiful new collection of songs called Love will be reborn
It’s been 5 yrs. since I last talked to Martha Wainwright. My first question was “how were those 5 years for you”?
She stopped answering almost 10 minutes later. Covered a lot of moments such as a divorce and fighting for the custody of her children. (Justice) All artists should attempt to be this forthcoming.
A marriage falling apart (Hole in my heart) and the title track about belief in herself, seeking & finding a new heart. (Love will be reborn). We’ll also play the wonderful Body and soul
Martha starts her world tour Sunday at a music festival in Nashville. Followed by 2 nights Monday & Tuesday in London. Canadian dates in November.
The complete interview will drop right after The Stew finishes. On the Mulligan Stew Podcast.
And the surrounding playlist includes new music from
On the upside, The Stew has its full two hours of showtime back again.
I do hope you enjoyed this summer’s Festival Radio- Congrats to the Festival Crew.
The September 11th Stew is all music.
The first 90 minutes is a heady mix of
Wicked Grin from John Hammond
Followed by Tom Waits/James Brown/Aretha & Ray Charles.
Then we shift to Jackson Browne/Leonard Cohen/Carlos Santana (with Clapton)
New music from Colin Linden, Mariel Buckley, and next week’s guest Martha Wainwright.
Hour two kicks off with a 16 minute Motown Festival.
Then it’s time to remember and honour The Day – September 11th. Twenty years ago the heart of New York City was broken and horribly damaged.
I’ve gathered a group of songs that reflect how we all felt and how the artists chose to reflect on this tragedy and the lives lost. Frankly, what The World lost.
The Barenaked Ladies 16th album is called Detour de Force. More wordplay from a band that majors in it. Right?
I knew this album would be different when I saw a track written by bassist Jim Creegan called Paul Chambers. Who writes a pop song about a legendary bass player (Kind of Blue) as a metaphor?
Ed himself wrote the amazing Live Well, a song about his childhood filled with his Father’s alcohol abuse and how he overcame the trauma.
The album ends with the outstanding Kevin Hearn track called Internal Dynamo. It’s about planets generating their own magnetic fields. Not your basic pop/rock fodder.
It starts like something Pink Floyd might have left us with but 2:40 into the 5-minute track the music shapeshifts into Rage Against the Machine and then ends with a Beatles White album feel.
Executive Chef Jeff van Geest – Miradoro at Tinhorn Creek (Golden Mile)
Jeff talks about the staffing problems that all restaurants have been having. It’s prime time in the Okanagan and some restaurants are cutting down hours and days in order to stay open. Jeff is revealing, enlightening, and a damn fine chef.
Our Special long weekend guest is Ed Robertson from Barenaked Ladies.
‘Detour de Force,’ is Barenaked Ladies’ 16th studio album.
Over the course of 33 years, the Toronto quartet has sold 15 million records worldwide and built up an arsenal of hits such as “If I Had $1,000,000,” “One Week,” “Pinch Me” and “The Big Bang Theory Theme.”
Ed Robertson, Jim Creeggan, Tyler Stewart, and Kevin Hearn are widely acknowledged as one of the best live acts on the planet, BNL has won eight Juno Awards and was inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame in 2018. Great! Fine! Bang ON. I’ve got another word that I believe defines The Ladies – “admirable.”
Here’s the thing. These guys do NOT sit back on their past hits and success. They all continue to write and refine their songs, vocals, and performing. They push each other to be even better.
Case in point. Three songs from the 14 on Detour de Force
You’ll certainly hear Flip/Good Life/Roll Out
But the three tracks that show the craftsmanship of BNL are
New Disaster – deals with the dark cloud of snarly social opinions.
Paul Chambers – Yup. A song about the legendary bassist who played on and supported Miles Davis etc on Kind of Blue. Jim Creeggan makes him a metaphor.
And then Kevin Hearn contributes Internal Dynamo the last track that starts like Pink Floyd, hangs a hard left into Rage Against The Machine territory, and finishes like something from The Beatles White Album.
Those are the three tracks we’ll play for you on Saturdays Mulligan Stew @ckuaradio. The complete interview with Ed Robertson can be heard on The MulliganStew Podcast
And Hey- the playlist will absolutely get you rocking..
Starts with Elvis, Jerry Lee, Billy Cowsill singing Elvis and Rocket 88 – Live tracks from Elton John, Tom Petty, and the Heartbreakers, Little Feat, and Van Morrison.
New Sue Foley, Los Lobos, Ranch Writers, William Prince, Frazey Ford & Black Keys,
Every once in a while all of the planning goes OUT THE WINDOW.
This week’s Podcast for example.
I always knew there would be a complete interview with Suzie Ungerleider (Oh Suzanna). Her new 10th album is called My Name Is Suzie Ungerleider and the story behind the title tells quite a tale.
The music is the best she’s ever released. So, the complete interview and tracks as well. Suzie closes the podcast.
Also this week, I was doing interviews with Barney Bentall, Colin Linden, and Russell Broom about their involvement in Remembering The Last Waltz. Four nights of celebrating The Band’s Last Stand almost 45 years ago.
Sept 2 & 3 Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
Sept 9 & 10 Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
Before we shared memories of The Band we talked about the passing of Charlie Watts. Legendary drummer for The Rolling Stones. His effect of The Stones and on us is remarkable considering how quiet and gentle he was. As large and loud as all The Rolling Stones were, it was Charlie that held it all together, on stage and off.
So..we start this Podcast by remembering Charlie Watts, then The Band, and celebrating Suzie Ungerleider. Busy week.
The album is called Love will be Reborn which is exactly what happened to Martha. The songs that followed the writing of the title track reflect exactly what happened in the 5 years between releases. Produced by Pierre Marchand. You just know this is good.
This is a rootsy acoustic Dave GoGo but pushed and supported by producer Steve Mariner and great session players.
I knew this album would be different when I saw a track written by bassist Jim Creegan called Paul Chambers. Who writes a pop song about a legendary bass player (Kind of Blue) as a metaphor?
I always knew there would be a complete interview with Suzie Ungerleider (Oh Suzanna). Her new 10th album is called My Name Is Suzie Ungerleider and the story behind the title tells quite a tale.