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March 25, 2021

71: Things Rock Stars Told Me Part 2

Taking you into the vaults again, with highlights from my conversations with Neil Peart of RUSH (this was the very first time we talked), Mark Knopfler of Dire Straits, Lindsey Buckingham of Fleetwood Mac, David Gilmour of Pink Floyd, and Robert Plant. Support the Show: https://www.jeffwoodsradio…

March 18, 2021

70: Things Rock Stars Told Me Part 1

Some of the few hundred interviews I've had the pleasure of doing - this episode features things included in the audiobook "Radio, Records & Rockstars", from my chats with 3 Rolling Stones, Joe Walsh, Carlos Santana, Eddie Ve...

March 11, 2021

69: Tattoo You 40 Years Strong

It could very well be the most cohesive sounding collection of strays ever assembled. Comprised mostly of outtakes from their storied past, some that were a decade old, some that had no vocals, others that did, most given overdubs and new vocals, plus a couple new songs, it's an album that got made…

March 4, 2021

68: Gotta Get Away!

Who isn't suffering from cabin fever right about now? Come get away (no, not sail away) with music from the British Invasion to A-maaaaaaair-i-ca. I'm loving these new short-doc length versions of the hour-long show. You get the whole story inside of about 15 minutes. Enjoy. Support the Show: htt…

Feb. 25, 2021

67: Eye in the Sky

Revisiting a theme from Season 3 of the radio series, keeping things light this time, as we hover in the place that resides above the horizon.EVERY THURSDAY, you get a new podcast version of the weekly Records and Rockstars Radio Show episodes. And we'll start to add archived episodes of the show t…

Feb. 18, 2021

66: Devil's Music

The devil's music, they called it, and kept calling it right up through the 1950's, when rhythm and blues gave way to rock and roll. The push back by the “adults” would only get worse as the music became less restrained and more shocking, to some. We begin this episode in the American south, six ye…

Dec. 22, 2020

65: Joan Smith and the Jane Does

Powerful performances and conversation with the principle members of Joan Smith & the Jane Does including a scorching cover of “Where Did You Sleep Last Night (In the Pines)." Support the Show: https://www.jeffwoodsradio.co...

Dec. 10, 2020

64: Layton

An artist of great proportion, Layton brings his voice and guitar and stories and “Film Noir” -- the song that has formally launched his recording career. We go to the record for it, and to a 3 song acoustic performance alongside in-depth conversation about the creative process, and the light and d…

Dec. 4, 2020

63: Samantha Martin

Powerhouse soul singer with a sense of humour, Samantha Martin is back full force with a bold album and joins me for an in-depth conversation and we play some of my faves from “The Reckless One”. You'll love this. Support the Show: https://www.jeffwoodsradio.com/ See Privacy Policy at https://ar…

Nov. 26, 2020

62: Falcon Jane

Sara May is the lead singer and songwriter of her project Falcon Jane. She might remind you of Emmylou Harris. Sometimes there's a hint of Cyndi Lauper. But mostly, it's Sara May. Sometimes haunting and sometimes just plain sweet, she performs new songs and she's convinced to go back to the very be…

Nov. 19, 2020

61: Jay Stiles

Austin Texas based keyboardist J. Stiles is known for his working with Gordie Johnson of Big Sugar, but that's just a bit of the story of the go-to player who's vibe is as chill as his heart is big, and talent immense, on vintage keyboard instruments and feel-good melodies and vocals. Otherwise kno…

Nov. 17, 2020

60: Mike Bennett

Ever heard a one stringed electric uke through a VOX amp? Nobody sounds quite like this punk rock, spoken wordsmith, who counts some 65 day jobs and four countries of residence and gigs from Toronto clubs to kids shoe stores to ladies lingerie shows to the London Palladium. The obsession of writing…

Nov. 12, 2020

59: Shane Cloutier

Passion is his only path, in playing guitar, singing, and songwriting. Handpicked by Frank Marino to accompany him on tour, when bands can do that again, Shane Cloutier is an artist the guitar and amp companies love to align with, because he's that good. Here's a catch up conversation and 3 songs, …

Nov. 10, 2020

57: The Honeyrunners

We perched an iPhone atop the lighting rig at Wild Woods Blue Performance Studio, the new home of the podcast and intimate live shows, and captured the trio version of The Honeyrunners in concert, to a small and masked but enthusiastic audience. This episode is a combination of live music and conve…

Nov. 5, 2020

58: Karla Crawford

File under country soul, because she's steeped in both. She's Karla Crawford and she's a character with a helluva voice and songwriting ability. She's also put on the spot in this episode, to commit, which is something she's long avoided. Stories galore, about Elvis' guitarist, about writing in Nas…

Oct. 5, 2020

56: Mattie Leon

Here's a uniquely voiced songwriter from Toronto who has been working with producer Gavin Brown on his latest songs – Mattie Leon stops in to sing and play and talk, as we get into the want for playing publicly again, the courage of young people facing distance and daunting odds, and he talks about…

March 6, 2020

55: Madison Galloway

Sunshine personified with guitar and voice and sweet rootsy blues sass all rolled into adventurous original performances both LIVE and on record. Introducing the young and incredibly creative artist Madison Galloway from Southern Ontario, Canada, who barely into her twenties has a full-length album…

Feb. 14, 2020

54: Liberty Silver

Imagine being on stage at the age of twelve, opening for Bob Marley at Madison Square Garden, or singing solo on a #1 hit alongside Burton Cummings, Neil Young, Geddy Lee, Joni Mitchell and Bryan Adams – that was “Tears are not Enough”. Liberty Silver chats and sings. Support the Show: https://w…

Feb. 5, 2020

53: The Moon and The Sun

In the tradition of the male/female duo with harmony, these two just fit! The timing and the tone on tone, and the give/take of The Moon and The Sun is pure and sweet. Drew McIvor and Amy Lynn Gaudette chat and sing. Support the Show: https://www.jeffwoodsradio.com/ See Privacy Policy at https:/…

Jan. 30, 2020

52: Mike McCarthy Band

Imagine parents so cool that their son, in his early twenties, chooses to be in their band. Introducing Collingwood Ontario based 7 piece, The Mike McCarthy Band tell of their love of the Bakersfield country of Dwight Yoakam, plus stories of encounters with legends like Mike Myers, Robert Redford a…

Jan. 22, 2020

51: Future History

The strong original band who sound like they are from 'somewhere else', Future History are Guinness World Record holders, slept where The Tragically Hip slept, and share these stories and brilliant performances including a cool MGMT cover. Support the Show: https://www.jeffwoodsradio.com/ See Pr…

Dec. 15, 2019

50: Lily Frost

This time, the extraordinarily charming and creative singer/songwriter Lily Frost, joins Jeff and shares songs from her latest and perhaps finest album Retro Moderne, as well as gems from the past. Lily talks songwriting, Billie Holiday, The Cramps, Hank Williams, and Lily and Jeff also get into ta…

Dec. 11, 2019

49: Franny Wisp and her Washboard

The Franny Wisp & Her Washboard show is a funny, self-deprecating response to a society that is preoccupied with youth, beauty, success and romantic relationships. Her satire and wit are expressed musically through song, spok...

Dec. 3, 2019

48: Samantha Martin & Delta Sugar

7 piece soul band featuring soul singing powerhouse Samantha Martin play and we chat about touring the world and the ultimate rock and soul male singer. https://www.audible.ca/pd/Radio-Records-Rockstars-Audiobook/B07JGF7PS7 Support the Show: https://www.jeffwoodsradio.com/ See Privacy Policy a…