kootenay music

Sound of the Kootenays - Episode 9

Adham 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.com
www.sonicturtle.com

Track 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)

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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.com

Total Running Time: 1:53:48

Sound of the Kootenays - Episode 7

Cam Penner

Cam 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 / album
Gather Round / At War With Reason
When I Die / Get Up
No Stars In The City / Felt Like A Sunday Night
Downtown / Felt Like A Sunday Night
No Consequence / To Build A Fire
Right Here, Right There, Like That - At War With Reason
It's A Constant / At War With Reason
Broke Down / Sex & Politics
Flesh & Bone / Gypsy Summer (live SOTK exclusive) 

*More information including Photos, Videos, and Links to artist websites and music available at  www.AlWoodman.com

Total Running Time: 1:41:45

Sound of the Kootenays - Episode 4

Feature Interview: Allison Girvan

Allison 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 James

Tyler 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.com

Track listing (In order of appearance):

(Intro) - JJNA 5.21.18 T7b (Brand new Kootenay band! Details coming soon!)

Cam Penner - Over & Over

Mooves - 12 Grains of Pleasure

Al 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 Legend

2017 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

Sound of the Kootenays - Episode 3

Feature Interview: Justin Hines

Justin 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 Hyatt

Holly 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.com

Track listing (In order of appearance):

(Intro) - JJNA 5.21.18 T7b (Brand new Kootenay band! Details coming soon!)

Sarah Orton - Driftin'

The Hillties - 17th Ave

Holly Hyatt - River Flows, (With You Now*, Back To The River*)
       *  Live acoustic versions

Al Woodman - Funk Jam Emam (unreleased)

Justin Hines - Wish You Well, Say What You Will, Maybe When The Morning Comes, Come Around 

Jason Job - Some Love

Al Woodman - UC Groove (unreleased)

Total Running Time: 1:40:42

Sound of the Kootenays - Episode 2

Feature Interview: Jesse Lee

Jesse 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 - Bandcamp

Sponsor Feature: Sincerity Sound

Barry 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 Sound

Music (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 Hines

Moon Pocket - Diemm 

B&A Analog Groove - Barry Jones & Al Woodman

Barely Awake, Ava’s Song - Geo. (audio samples)

How To Be A Person - Shane Koyczan & the Short Story Long

Choose Your Choice - Brian Rosen & the What Now

Who Invited The Nerds - Jesse Lee

Elevator Chase - LINT - Live at The Firehall, Rossland BC Feb. 2015

Deep Winter - Al Woodman

Concrete - Shades of Loud (no link avail.)

UC Groove- Al Woodman

Total Running Time: 1:23:47