Sound of the Kootenays - Episode 10 The Hillties  (Craig Beauchamp & Sam Matthews)The Hillties are a 6 piece funk/rock/reggae/jam band from Nelson BC.  They are about to release their new album titled Sunshine on April 20.  To celebrate the release of the album there was a tour booked across British Columbia and Alberta, but in the wake of the Coronavirus pandemic, the tour has been cancelled.  I spoke with Craig Beauchamp (Ukulele) and Sam Matthews (Guitar) in February as plans for the tour were being confirmed and final preparations were being made for the albums release.  We also caught up for a follow up conversation after many of he tour dates were cancelled to chat about the new strategy for releasing the album and what the future looks like,For more information check out:www.thehillties.comAnd the Hillties social media:FacebookInstagramTwitterTrack Listing (in order of appearance)   (Intro) - Deep Valley - Groove #??  9.6.12On and On (The Hillties - Sunshine, 2020) Intro (The Hillties - Sunshine, 2020)Smoke - Hawksley Workman cover (The Hillties - Sunshine, 2020)Hocus Pocus - (The Hillties - Sunshine, 2020)This episode is sponsored in part by Sincerity Sound Studios in the beautiful Slocan Valley. Total Running Time: 1:30:31

Sound Of The Kootenays

Ep. 10 - The Hillties - Craig Beauchamp & Sam Matthews

Sound of the Kootenays - Episode 9Adam Shaikh Adham is a Slocan Valley based electronic music producer who has been blending the sounds of many cultures into his vibey grooves since the early nineties.  He's traveled around the world performing and recording with some of the most interesting and diverse musicians across a multitude of genres. He is also the owner/producer/engineer at Sonicturtle Studios in Slocan BC where he records and produces music for artists of all styles.For more information check out:www.adhamshaikh.comwww.sonicturtle.comTrack Listing (in order of appearance)(Intro/Outro) - Deep Valley - The Big 48 (unreleased)I Dream [Chill Mix] - (Video - 2018)Sufi Spin - (Essence - 2002)Gathering Storm (Turtle Island Dub) - (Buckman Coe Gathering Storm - 2019)Interstellar Dub - (Monkeydragon - 2019)Deep Dream Meme - (Collectivity 2006)No Time Steppers Dub - (Sub Dubs Vol. 1 - 2017)To lend your support to the show, please check out the brand new Patreon page and enjoy exclusive rewards for your contribution.  Any and all funds received are appreciated more than you know!  (link coming soon!)This episode is sponsored in part by Sincerity Sound Studios in the beautiful Slocan Valley. *More information including Photos, Videos, and Links to artist websites and music available at  www.AlWoodman.comTotal Running Time: 1:53:48

Ep. 9 - Adam Shaikh

Sound of the Kootenays - Episode 8Bennu St. ClairAl catches up with Bennu St. Clair at Sincerity Sound Studio as she's wrapping up the recording/mixing sessions for her debut single "People of The Earth".  Co-Produced with Barry Jones, this song is her urgent transmission for change.  Bennu opens up wide and talks about the writing of the song, the studio process, collaborating with new people, as well as her personal struggles and how they've translated into this beautiful and inspiring song.Following our conversation, you will hear the broadcast debut of the finished mastered version's of "People of The Earth" It is available now on most major online music platforms!Watch the Official Video for the song.Support Bennu St. Clair and her music via Patreon.*More information including Photos, Videos, Updates and Links to artist websites and music available at:  www.AlWoodman.comTotal Running Time: 28:50

Ep. 8 - Bennu St. Clair - Her debut single goes from inspiration to reality in 'record' time.

Sound of the Kootenays - Episode 7Cam PennerCam has been polishing and realizing his musical identity for well over 20 years.  In this feature interview, he shares a full career perspective with stories about his roots growing up in Manitoba, discovering and cultivating a talent for music, building and managing his band The Gravel Road for over 10 years in Alberta and eventually finding his way to a new life and a new sound here in the Kootenays. We also talk about the songwriting/recording process, performing/touring, collaboration, and sound career advice.  He even breaks out a guitar for an exclusive live performance.Cam and his musical partner Jon Wood have recently wrapped up a tour stunning audiences in Alberta and BC and then bringing it back home(ish) at this year's Tiny Lights Festival in Ymir BC.  His new album At Was With Reason including the newly released vinyl edition is available now.  For more news and information about upcoming performances and tours you can visit Cam at:www.campenner.com Track listing (In order of appearance):(Intro/Outro) - Deep Valley - The Big 48 (unreleased)Cam Penner tunes / albumGather Round / At War With ReasonWhen I Die / Get UpNo Stars In The City / Felt Like A Sunday NightDowntown / Felt Like A Sunday NightNo Consequence / To Build A FireRight Here, Right There, Like That - At War With ReasonIt's A Constant / At War With ReasonBroke Down / Sex & PoliticsFlesh & Bone / Gypsy Summer (live SOTK exclusive)  *More information including Photos, Videos, and Links to artist websites and music available at  www.AlWoodman.comTotal Running Time: 1:41:45

Ep. 7 - Cam Penner - Opens up about every stage of his 20+ year career.

Sound of the Kootenays - Episode 6Feature Interview: Craig KorthCraig is one of Canada's premiere bluegrass musicians who brings an energy and flair and quick wit to every project he touches.  From his roots in Alberta where he founded critically acclaimed bluegrass bands Jerusalem Ridge and Widow Maker, to settling down to raise his family in Nelson BC, we chat about so many facets of his musical life, we need 2 parts to fit it all in!  craigkorth.com Preview of the 2019 Kootenay Music AwardsThe 7th Annual Kootenay Music Awards are coming up on March 23.  In the lead up to the big event, we'll check out some of the past winners and preview the upcoming awards ceremony at the Spirit Bar in Nelson.  kootenaymusicawards.ca *More information including Photos, Videos, and Links to artist websites and music available at  www.AlWoodman.comTrack listing (In order of appearance):(Intro) - Deep Valley - The Big 48 (unreleased)Charlie P.S. - Little Miss Dysfunctional    (Instagram)  (Facebook)Moontricks - Wood For The TreesDawson Rutledge - Thief of a LoverBarry & Al - BA Mix (unreleased)Craig Korth - Burnt Jr. Gone Wild - RaisinsJerusalem Ridge w/ Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra - "Duelling Banjo's Medley"Widow Maker - Silver and Gold, Diamonds and PearlsCraig Korth -Jackson (Ft. Julie Kerr, Billy Cowsil) / Elephant Mountain (Ft. The Nimble Fingers Allstars) / BridgelandCam Penner - Poor YouThe Hillties - Movin On       (Official Video)Al Woodman - UC Groove (unreleased)Total Running Time: 1:40:42

Ep. 6 Craig Korth (Part 1)- Have banjo, will jam! Stories from one of Canada's premiere bluegrass musicians.

Sound of the Kootenays Episode 5*Explicit Content = LanguageFeature Interview - Ferdy BellandFerdy is a Cranbrook based bass player and journalist who has recently been tapped to join Canadian rock icon Bif Naked's band.  They have already toured across Canada once and are gearing up for multiple gigs at sea aboard the Trailer Park Boys Cruise in March.  Ferdy also brings his bass to the fore in other Kootenay based bands such as Phaeton and Garuda.  He tells many tales of his experiences in the music scene over the past 30+ years.Bif NakedGarudaPhaetonGiveaways!!Enter to win a 2 CD package from Heather Gemmel.  Email soundofthekootenays@gmail.com with "Free CD's" in the subject line, and share your favourite Kootenay live music venue and who you last saw there for your chance to win!  3 draws will be made from all available entries on February 11 2019.  Winners will be notified by email reply, and announced on the Sound of the Kootenays Facebook page.Enter to win 1 ticket to see Shakey Graves at Nelson's Capitol Theatre March 22.  Presented by On The Road Productions and the Kaslo Jazz Etc. Festival.Listen to this episode to hear what you need to do to enter, then email your answer to soundofthekootenays@gmail.com for your chance to win!  Draw will take place on February 28 2019.  For more chances to win, visit the Sound of the Kootenays Facebook page!*More information including Photos, Videos, and Links to artist websites and music available at www.AlWoodman.comTrack listing (In order of appearance):(Intro) Deep Valley - The Big 48Heather Gemmel - Slow DownAl Woodman & Barry Jones - BA ElectroShred Kelly -  Stay GoldBif Naked - SpacemanThe Feminists - 21st Century GhostsBif Naked - I Love Myself TodayPhaeton - March of the Synthetics,  Siege EngineGaruda - Ancient ChainsGentle Infidels - March Where You StandShakey Graves - Roll The BonesImmune 2 Cobras - Moon With No SunSES & Dazza - Feeling AlrightBrett Wildeman - Silver LiningAl Woodman - UC GrooveTotal running time 1:35:16

Ep. 5 Ferdy Belland - How persistence and professionalism lead to many layers of success

Sound of the Kootenays - Episode 4Feature Interview: Allison GirvanAllison is a Nelson based choral conductor, music and theatre educator and versatile vocalist.  She has been featured on albums and in concerts with Canadian Tenor John McDermott and released 2 solo recordings in collaboration with her husband, composer Don Macdonald.  She shares her musical story from the earliest days playing the clarinet, through over 2 decades of theatrical musical direction and up until the present where she is the director of numerous Nelson youth choirs and still stunning audiences with her own vocal performances.  www.allisongirvan.com Tyler JamesTyler is a member of the Corazon Choir under Allison Girvan and in recent years has been following in the footsteps of his conductor and is finding a path for himself in choral direction and musical theatre.  Oh, yes... and there's a punk band in there too! *More information including Photos, Videos, and Links to artist websites and music available at www.AlWoodman.comTrack listing (In order of appearance):(Intro) - JJNA 5.21.18 T7b (Brand new Kootenay band! Details coming soon!)Cam Penner - Over & OverMooves - 12 Grains of PleasureAl Woodman - The Rider and The Ride (unreleased)Allison Girvan - Lagan Love, Youkali, Un Canadien Errant (also clips from Corazon and Fireworks choirs)Al Woodman - Keyed Mind (unreleased)Tyler James - [YouTube clips] I Get Lonesome (Beck cover)St. Mtn. - Living Legend2017 Pantomime Trio - Jazzy Tiger (unreleased)Deep Valley - Happy Yo (live @ The Royal 8.26.2012)JJNSA (Yes we'll find a better name soon) - Bossy Dorsa (probably find a better name for the song too)Al Woodman - UC Groove (unreleased)Total Running Time: 1:56:00

Ep. 4 Allison Girvan - Conductor, Educator, Singer... & much more

Sound of the Kootenays - Episode 3Feature Interview: Justin HinesJustin has released 4 full length albums in his 10 year career and toured around the world.  When the time came for him to take a break from music, he and his wife settled in Grand Forks BC and opened a board game cafe.  Check out his fascinating story and hear music from each of his albums. Check out Justin's Facebook Page for more!New Release Feature: Holly HyattHolly has just released a new single called River Flows in advance of her solo debut album due out in May 2019.  She dropped by my humble cabin in the valley to chat about the song, the recording and was joined by her father and musical partner Jon Burden to perform 2 exclusive acoustic tracks live! www.hollyhyatt.com  *More information including Photos, Videos, and Links to artist websites and music available at www.AlWoodman.comTrack listing (In order of appearance):(Intro) - JJNA 5.21.18 T7b (Brand new Kootenay band! Details coming soon!)Sarah Orton - Driftin'The Hillties - 17th AveHolly Hyatt - River Flows, (With You Now*, Back To The River*)       *  Live acoustic versionsAl Woodman - Funk Jam Emam (unreleased)Justin Hines - Wish You Well, Say What You Will, Maybe When The Morning Comes, Come Around Jason Job - Some LoveAl Woodman - UC Groove (unreleased)Total Running Time: 1:40:42

Ep. 3 Justin Hines - Canadian singer/songwriter settles down in the Kootenay/Boundary

Sound of the Kootenays - Episode 2Feature Interview: Jesse LeeJesse Lee is one of Nelson’s busiest musicians playing bass for numerous acts as well as playing solo guitar shows and keeping dance floors grooving as vinyl DJ Rafferty Funksmith. Jesse tells the story of how he connected with such prominent acts as Brian Rosen and the What Now, Shane Koyczan and the Short Story Long, and what it was like to be named the 2015 Kootenay Musician of the Year. Jesse Lee - BandcampSponsor Feature: Sincerity SoundBarry Jones - Owner, Chief Engineer and Producer gives an update on the progress of his project with an artist who he is currently working with - Geo, and he shares a rare glimpse of some of the music that they’re making. He also discusses other creative projects that are going to be happening in and around the studio in the coming weeks and months. Sincerity SoundMusic (in order of appearance) *Links to artist websites and music available at AlWoodman.com(Intro) - JJNA 5.21.18 T7b (Brand new Kootenay band! Details coming soon!)How We Fly - Justin HinesMoon Pocket - Diemm B&A Analog Groove - Barry Jones & Al WoodmanBarely Awake, Ava’s Song - Geo. (audio samples)How To Be A Person - Shane Koyczan & the Short Story LongChoose Your Choice - Brian Rosen & the What NowWho Invited The Nerds - Jesse LeeElevator Chase - LINT - Live at The Firehall, Rossland BC Feb. 2015Deep Winter - Al WoodmanConcrete - Shades of Loud (no link avail.)UC Groove- Al WoodmanTotal Running Time: 1:23:47

Ep. 2 Jesse Lee - Multi instrumentalist and composer from Nelson BC

Sound of the Kootenays - Episode 1Feature Interview: Paul HinrichsPaul shares the story of his journey in the music industry, from being a young dedicated live music fan following touring bands like Dave Matthews Band and Phish through to his most recent position as the Kaslo Jazz Etc. Festival’s Executive and Artistic Director. Kaslo Jazz Etc. FestivalSponsor Feature: Introducing Sincerity SoundOwner and Chief Engineer/Producer Barry Jones gives an introduction to Sincerity Sound - a new audio recording studio located in the Slocan Valley. Sincerity SoundMusic (in order of appearance) *Links to artist websites and music available at Al Woodman.com(Intro) - JJNA 5.21.18 T7b (Brand new Kootenay band! Details coming soon!)Everything’s Gonna Be Alright - Deep Down Yonder"Sincerity Song" - Barry JonesJupiter - Shred KellyPossum (intro) - Phish - recorded live July 26 2013 @ the Gorge AmphitheaterSky - John Corrie Van BreugelWay Down Here (harmonica solo) - Al WoodmanArchipelago - Shred KellySharp Dressed Man (ZZ Top) - Melody Diachun - from the new album Get Back To The Groove (Way Down Here outro) That’s What Delete Is For - Melody Diachun - from the new album Get Back To The GrooveTotal Running Time: 1:37:19

Ep. 1 Paul Hinrichs - Kaslo Jazz Etc. Festival, On The Road Productions

The Kootenays is a diverse region in the South East corner of British Columbia, Canada. Dense forests, rich farmland, high mountain peaks, and fresh clean rivers and lakes surround people from all walks of life who live, work and play here. Some of them also make a lot of really great music! This show is dedicated to the musicians and people who work alongside them to create a music scene that is as diverse and unique as the region they call home. This is the Sound Of The Kootenays!

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