UMFM 101.5 and Degrees Diner have teamed up to bring you the 'Support the Station' concert series. Every single Thursday night from September 24th to November 26th we'll be featuring a different genre of live entertainment, all of which has been (or is) featured on UMFM's airwaves.
Here is the list of show's we've lined up for you wonderful people:
Thursday, September 24th - Improv Comedy Show!
Thursday, October 1st - Barnyard Blues Night featuring Jamie Buckboro and the Lead Billies
Thursday, October 8th - Whiskers, Women & Whiskey featuring Cheering for the Bad Guy and The F-Holes
Thursday, October 15th - Spectacular Vernacular: The Hip Hop Showcase featuring Birdapres and Nestor Wynrush
Thursday, October 22nd – "The Next Best Sing" featuring Alexander McCowan, Del Barber, and the lovely duet of Rosalyn Dennett and Allison deGroot.
Thursday, October 29th – Canceled! Awww.
Thursday, November 5th – "Mennofolk Night!" featuring a special on borsht! Co-produced by Jeff Freisen!
Thursday, November 12th – "Latin Lingo" Marco Castillo at 7:30pm, Mariachi Ghost 8:30pm
Thursday, November 19th – "Indie Rocks Out" featuring Codename: The Sharks! and Thiefs
Thursday, November 26th – World Famous Improv Duo Crumbs! Live and Lovely!
For more information on the concert series please contact the producer, Timothy James Gray, at tim@umfm.com ( More Info )
Foundation Concerts present Jagjaguwar artists Dinosaur Jr. with special guests Pink Mountaintops!
Foundation Concerts are pleased to announce that one of the USA’s most legendary indie-rockers, Dinosaur Jr. will play a series of shows in western Canada. Hot off the release of their latest studio recording Farm, the band teams up with Vancouver artists & label mates Pink Mountaintops.
The worry about the reunion of the original Dinosaur Jr. line-up, more than 20 years after their formation and legendary dissolution, was that these guys were just flogging the back catalog as a marketing gimmick. With the release of Beyond, in 2007, the band gave a hearty Marshall-driven "F**K YOU!" answer to those inquiring ears. Restoring the sound established by the opening hat-trick gambit of Dinosaur, You're Living All Over Me, and Bug, the Beyond record continued the band's march into rock greatness by making old ears smile and new ears bleed afresh. And now comes Farm, Dinosaur Jr.'s first double LP and their fifth full length record by the original line-up -- J Mascis, Lou Barlow, and Murph -- set to release on their new label home Jagjaguwar on June 23rd. If Beyond was Dinosaur Jr.'s return to form, Farm is proof that this band continues to deliver that which makes rock worth cranking to 11. At times wholly 70's guitar-epic, at times perfect for sitting by a babbling brook with Joni and Neil, Farm encompasses Dinosaur Jr.'s signature palette - soaring and distorted guitar, unshakable hooks, honey-rich melodies - songs that get into your head and, bouncing around happily, stay there. The ear-catching "Plans" is nearly 7 minutes of classic whipped-topping rock dessert, while "I Don't Wanna Go There" is a meat-and-potatoes main dish, mixing unapologetic lead guitar with straight-ahead delivery a la James Gang or Humble Pie. These two tunes round out twelve tracks propelled by the unique energy of one of America's greatest living rock bands hitting their stride.
"Outside Love" is the third album by Pink Mountaintops, AKA Stephen McBean, who has slowly emerged as a distinctive voice and a very special contributor to the North American songbook. A veteran of the Vancouver/Victoria punk rock scene, McBean is best known for his contributions to acclaimed rock band Black Mountain, as principal songwriter, guitarist and co-vocalist. The ten songs on "Outside Love" are about or influenced by weddings in Montreal, winter, Pink Floyd's The Final Cut, Christmas albums, that one Exile song and that one Echo and the Bunnymen song, the Bermuda Triangle, being depressed in the sunshine, people who haven't made out yet but will in the future, The Everly Brothers, clowns in the ceilings, and bedrooms where skinheads used to live.
Dinosaur Jr.
w/ Pink Mountaintops
November 17 – Winnipeg, The Pyramid
Tickets at Ticketmaster, WECC & Music Trader
Presented by UMFM & Uptown
All tickets on sale Thursday, July 2, 2009 at 10am. ( More Info )
Foundation Concerts & RMS present Vagrant recording artistsThe Hold Steady This September!
Foundation Concerts & RMS are pleased to announce that one of the USA's biggest buzz acts, The Hold Steady will play a series of shows in western Canada. Hot off the success of their latest studio recording Stay Postive, and live DVD A Positive Rage, this will surely be a set of shows not to miss this fall.
Resisting the musical trends in New York City, vocalist/guitarist Craig Finn (ex-Lifter Puller) formed the Hold Steady after moving from Minneapolis in 2000. Wanting to capture the sound of bands such as the Replacements and the Grifters, he recruited guitarist Tad Kubler (also ex-Lifter Puller), drummer Judd Counsell, and bassist Galen Polivka. Recording mostly live, the band released its debut, Almost Killed Me, on Frenchkiss Records in March 2004. Dave Gardener (Rocket from the Crypt, Drive Like Jehu) and Dean Botulonis signed on to produce Separation Sunday, which arrived in 2005. The World/Inferno Friendship Society's Franz Nicolay (keyboards) and Bobby Drake (drums), formerly of End Transmission and Arm, were also added to the Hold Steady lineup. The band's third effort, 2006's Boys and Girls in America, marked its first release for Vagrant. After writing the majority of their fourth record on the road, the Hold Steady returned to John Agnello's Water Music studio to record Stay Positive, their most heavily produced effort. In July of 2008, the album was released by both Vagrant and Rough Trade.
The Hold Steady
w/ guests
September 24 - Winnipeg, West End Cultural Centre
All Ages
Tickets at Ticketmaster, WECC & Music Trader
Presented by UMFM & Uptown
All tickets on sale Friday, June 26, 2009 at 10am. ( More Info )
UMFM Orientation Week Stage!
So, this is the line up that the crew at UMFM has put together for orientation week this year at the University of Manitoba. Hope to see some of you down there!
Stay tuned, as we'll soon be announcing the schedule for the fall concert series at Degrees Diner. The UMFM Fall Concert Series will kick off on Thursday, September 24th and run every Thursday until November 26th.
Winnipeg Ska & Reggae Festival 2009 Announces Line-up
In tough economic times, consumers are always encouraged to 'buy local.' It's a message that resonates with the organizers of the Winnipeg Ska and Reggae Festival (WSRF). Although the WSRF has, in past years, featured international reggae legends like Sugar Minott (2008), Willi Williams (2007) and the late Mikey Dread (2006), the recession-ready fourth annual event will present talent from right here in its own backyard.
The 2009 festival, which runs from Aug. 20-22, boasts an all-Canadian lineup of performers working in all aspects of the reggae idiom, from the 11-piece Newfoundland ska powerhouse the Idlers to Juno-nominated reggae ambassador Jason Wilson to hometown heroes like Greg Crowe and the Scarlet Union.
This year also marks a return to Winnipeg's renowned West End Cultural Centre -- which was under renovations in 2008 -- for a Saturday night headlining performance by Toronto's Fredlocks Asher and the Ultra Flex Crew, supported by some of Winnipeg's best and brightest. As always, the WSRF concerts take place at inner-city venues, including the King's Head Pub and, for the first time, the Royal Albert Arms.
The three-day festival, sponsored by Winnipeg's own Half Pints Brewing Company, which has created a special brew for the event, is organized and operated each year by a committee of dedicated volunteers. The WSRF counts on community support to continue bringing Winnipeg audiences the very finest in
ska and reggae music.
For more information:
Matt Henderson
204-612-9241
matt@bacteriabuffetrecords.com
Saturday, August 15th @ The Graffiti Gallery (109 higgins ave.)
5$ (or 3$ with a non perishable food)
Featuring:
Bomber (Calgary)
One of the most intense projects currently happening in the noise scene. Seriously, this guy is the real deal. HEAVY themes of middle east suicide bombings, backed by walls of intense noise. Dude takes on another persona for ~7 minutes of spiritual ferocity.
RDC (Calgary)
In some ways the antithesis to the harsh noise blasted by so many in the scene, masked man RDC creates thick, gnarly drones that move and throb at high volumes. This is often followed by a minute of ear-cleaning high frequency oscillations.
Also playing are some local acts:
KkrakK!! (sci fi noise with minimal crushing rhythms)
Suture (costumed performance art with dreamy soundscapes)
White Dog (minimal intense textured drone noise)
Each act will play 15 minutes max, so this will likely end nice n early. Sound will be awesome, earplugs will be provided.
Funktastic Month Of June!
Your ol' pal Mulligan has 4 fantastic shows lined up during the month of June, so be sure to tune into the Wpg Natural Funk Co. on 101.5 UMFM every Saturday from 4pm until 6pm!
June 6 - WNFC Disco Ball - Disco and late 70s/early 80s grooves with special guest Brent Phillips!
June 13 - Nuttin But Vinyl - Soul Revue of 2009 - 2 hours of delicious soul with special guests DJ Penny Lane and Mod Marty!
June 20 - Funksouljazz with a preview of some of the incredible artists performing at the Wpg Jazz Fest. Al Green! Quantic! Alice Russell and more!
June 27 - Revenge of the funky 45s - 2 hours of yours truly spinning some of his fav funk 45s plus some new acquisitions making their debut!
Every Saturday 4-6pm on 101.5 UMFM. Listen online www.umfm.com
The Komodo Dragon Show Presents : John Cage: Eighty (1992) World Premiere
John Cage's Eighty was written in 1992, the year of Cage's 80th birthday. Eighty is Cage's 5th largest Number Piece (after 108, 103, 101 and Eighty-Three [Twenty-Six with Twenty-Eight & Twenty-Nine]). Eighty is scored for a large ensemble of strings [violins, violas and cellos] and winds [alto flutes, english horns, clarinets and trumpets]. The piece is dedicated to András Wilheim, a Hungarian musician and conductor. On June 17th at 10am CST [11am EST New York, USA] UMFM 101.5 [Winnipeg, Canada] will air the first broadcast and performance of Cage's Eighty. Be sure to listen online below. Andrew Culver's ic was used to determine the chance-based placement of notes in this realization of Eighty.
This recording is soon to be released on OgreOgress, along with first recordings of Cage's Eighty-Three [Twenty-Six with Twenty-Eight & Twenty-Nine], Fifty-Five [Twenty-Six with Twenty-Nine] and Sculptures Musicales. ( More Info )
Legendary Producer Large Professor On The Joint's Show Tonight!
THATS RIGHT ! LARGE PRO WILL BE ON THE SHOW TONIGHT TO BLAST HIS NEW LP "MAIN SOURCE" THE EAST COAST LEGEND! RESPONSIBLE FOR DISCOVERING NAS, PROGRAMMING BEATS FOR ERIC B AND RAKIM, THE GROUP MAIN SOURCE,Pete Rock & CL Smooth, and he produced a number of tracks for Nas, Busta Rhymes, Masta Ace, The X-Ecutioners, Tragedy Khadafi, Big Daddy Kane, Mobb Deep, and others during the 1990s. AMONG A LAUNDRY LIST OF OTHER CREDENTIALS , TUNE IN TONIGHT TO CATCH HIM LIVE ON THE JOINTS SHOW!!!!!!
101.5 UMFM
12 MIDNIGHT CST
LIVE FROM WINNIPEG MANITOBA CANADA
LISTEN LIVE ONLINE : http://www.umfm.com/listen_online.shtml
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The Best Of The Best . . .
2007 was a fantastic year music wise and as has become the custom, we are now once again happy to share the station's top 101 records of the year based on airplay, as well as many of our deejay's lists of their favorite's from 2007. It's a plethora of great music, right here at your finger tips!
UMFM wants your band to play live on air! From the Floor broadcasts
bands live from our in house studio every thursday From 8-9pm. We are
currently looking to book acts for the Spring and Summer.
Email Dave at dave@umfm.com with a link to an mp3 or myspace. Or drop a
CD off at the station.
Listen to From the Floor, Thursdays 8-9pm.
101.5 UMFM Presents From the Floor
Starting September 7th, UMFM will be producing a new show called From the Floor on Thursday nights, 8pm.
The concept of this program is to showcase local and touring bands by having them play live to air in our newly revamped live studio.
If you are in a band, or have a friend in a band or are even just aware that bands exist, please email Dave Gaertner at dave@umfm.com to book a day to play. We’d like to get as many acts as we possibly can through the station.
Pre-recording is also an option for those who can’t make the live time slot.
Listen to From the Floor every Thursday from 8-9pm.
Propagandhi To Rock Behind The Barricades
Join members of stalwart Winnipeg punk band Propagandhi as they appear on the October 17th episode of Behind The Barricades (10 PM) to promote their brand new record Potemkin City Limits, out October 18th on G7 Welcoming Committee. As well as playing tracks from the new album, Todd "The Rod" Kowalski will also be bringing along some of his own personel record collection to try and outdo the Pennertrator.
In order to pay tribute to quite possibly the greatest living musician to come out of Winnipeg in the last 50 years (Neil Young) UMFM is pleased to annouce that we will be holding our first annual NEILFEST on Sunday April 3rd. Running from noon straight through until 7PM, NEILFEST is being convened by Ham Radio's Joey Myles, and promises to feature a whole slew of UMFM deejay's paying tribute to Neil in their own special way. Joe has also been hard at work lining up some rare Neil tracks and cover tunes, as well as some interviews with longtime Winnipeg music historians and Neil fans alike. Be sure to tune in to this afternoon long marathon dedicated to the man affectionatly known as "Shakey".
Dig Your Roots Hits UMFM This Week!
Dig Your Roots is all about developing and promoting new Canadian music from the four corners of this culturally diverse and musically rich country. It is an exploration of independent talent from the Canadian underground. Its scope is wide ranging and focuses on original forms of music that are currently under-represented in the Canadian music scene.
This year's project will be focusing on the Roots side of music, with showcases starting on March 18, 2005 and running until March 26. UMFM is pleased to announce that we will be carrying two of the performances, this Sunday's show, which will originate from Saskatoon that features Winnipeg's fantastic D Rangers, as well as the Cracker Cats and John Wort Hannam. Also, we will be carrying the concert from Goose Bay, Labrador on Thursday, March 24 featuring The Flummies, Petunia and Rob Currie. Both shows can be heard right here on UMFM starting at 8PM and running until 10PM.
Support Great Canadian Roots Music, and listen to these two concerts! ( More Info )
TOP 101 of 2004 is now up!
Carrying on with what has become a time honored tradition here at UMFM, we are very please to present our top 101 records of 2004, based solely on our dj's spins. Also, a number of our dj's have submitted lists for their favorite records/singles of 2004, so take a moment and peruse their best of lists as well, as it is their talents and musical selections that make UMFM the station that it is today.
New Programming Changes For 2005
A New Year is upon us, and UMFM has returned in full force from our annual holiday shenanigans. A couple of our longstanding programs have moved to new homes starting this week, so be sure to catch the following in the brand new timeslots, effective January 7th.
The Komodo Dragon Show with it's regular cast of charachters including Peter Lima and of course Von Wichert has moved back to it's former home, last night Tuesday from 12 AM to 2 PM. You'll never know what Peter has prepared for you...
The Dope Spot, hosted by @Large, moves to Wednesday nights from 10PM till midnite. Expect to hear the newest and freshest releases since the last episode; plus classics, breaks and hi-jinx that'll make a 13 year old giggle and turn down his radio so his mom can't hear. Every episode @Large throws down the best new Hip Hop he's unearthed in a recordable mixtape format, the playists are bonkers.
Finally, the always electic Mindwarp, hosted by the Black Orchid, takes over Thursday nights from 8PM to 10PM, playing a fantastic mix of music that transcends all genres.
Be sure to keep your radio dial locked at 101.5 UMFM in 2005! ( More Info )
Conifera Records Call For Submissions
Conifera Records is pleased to announce they will be releasing a new Winnipeg based compilation with a projected release in September 2004. The compilation will be designed as a portrait of current and upcoming Winnipeg bands/artists, with no restrictions on genre. For more information on the compilation and how to submit music, please visit www.coniferarecords.com or email us at compilation@coniferarecords.com.
UMFM Summer Concert Series
The affable hosts of Free Range Friday are taking a little vacation from the airwaves for the rest of the summer. In their stead, UMFM's program director Jared McKetiak has assembled a nice roster of concerts to air featuring some of North America's finest bands. Tune in this Friday, July 23rd between 6:30 PM and 8PM as we present alt-country heroes Wilco performing live at the 930 Club in Washington, DC. It's a great set that spans their first four albums, so make sure to tune in ...
JULY 30th: Pavement Doubleshot!
Part 1: Live From Atlanta 1994!
Part 2: Live From Brussels 1999!
Casualpalooza 2004
The Student Youth Human Resource Centre presents a concert for up and coming Winnipeg Bands July 2nd at Old Market Square. Scheduled to perform are Alverstone, Facts of Fiction, Quinzy, Radio Outlaws and Resistance. The SYHRC will also have information on summer employment and government programs available for students and youth . . .July 2nd from 6-10pm at Old Market Square
Interview with Zakir Hussain
The Worldbeat show presents an exclusive interview with India's foremost percussionist, Zakir Hussain. Tune in on Sunday April 18th from 4-5pm, Tuesday April 27th at 9am, or Monday May 3rd at 4pm to listen to this exclusive interview.
Two New Shows from School of Music to launch this fall
Thanks to everyone who responded to our call for a new School of Music show. We are launching not one, but TWO new programs this month. Fresh from the dynamic Department of Jazz and airing 9:00 am Mondays is }" target="show_desc" href="/popup_description.shtml?show_id=148">DIG, hosted by students/musicians/writers Chris Berti and Keith Price. They promise to keep us informed on the goings-on in the world of jazz and play some "really sweet jazz" while they're at it. "}" target="show_desc" href="/popup_description.shtml?show_id=148">DIG" takes its name from Winnipeg's monthly jazz mag, available (free) at our front counter.
And on Tuesday mornings at 9:00 am, composition students Eliot Britton and Kevin McPhillips will educate us on musical concepts like "form" and "style" and introduce us to various instruments and composers. Kevin is majoring in Computer Science and minoring in Music History. Eliot is in 4th year Composition ( Electoacoustics and Orchestration). "}" target="show_desc" href="/popup_description.shtml?show_id=149">What Is.." will also feature interviews with students and performances from Eva Claire Hall. Click on the program guide for more new shows! But before we close the book on the long-running 20th Century Canadian Composers series, we'd like to give love and thanks to Dr. Wedgewood and his class for creating these 25 original programs that have taught us much about our rich Canadian cultural legacy.
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