There’s something to be said for keeping it in the family…
Three brothers, Dan, John and Matt Baron create the genetic make up of FIINN. With ear haunting melodies and clever rhythms, FIINN creates unique soundscapes, leaving audiences with an eerie sense of human synchronicity. 

All pre-recorded music has been removed from this episode.

The set list originally featured in this episode included:

FIINN “Big Roots“

FIINN “Du Bell Can“

FIINN “Montreal“

For more local music, check out the Winnipeg Music Project website.

Thank you to UMFM 101.5FM.

Music by Will and Art from Collector Studio.

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We stumbled upon the local hip-hop group Jet City Records while collaborating with USA Blog Network for it’s Facebook live interview series “Hometown Hero.” We connected after the show and decided to have them on the Winnipeg Music Project to talk more about their efforts and confidence in the local hip-hop scene.

All pre-recorded music has been removed from this episode.

The set list originally featured in this episode:

Jet City Records “Ya Ya“

Jet City Records “Strippa Pole“

Jet City Records “She Fly“

For more local music, check out the Winnipeg Music Project (http://www.winnipegmusicproject.com/)

Thank you to UMFM 101.5FM (http://www.umfm.com/)

Music by Will and Art from Collector Studio (https://www.collectorstudio.net)

Transition contributed by Tristan Zaba from ZABA (http://tristanzaba.com/)

Jet City Records with Ashley Bieniarz

Support local music-makers Jet City Records

Set List:

Selci "Gone with Thuh Wind"

Selci "In Heaven"

Selci "Apple$"

Support local music-maker Selci!

For the sixty-ninth episode of the Winnipeg Music Project, Okay Mann came down to the 101.5 UMFM station to promote is debut EP Little Mersey. He shared his story about how he got involved with music and his journey to Liverpool where the album creation was inspired. He also let us have a sneak peak at his writing style and plans for the future. 

Set List:

Okay Mann "Eternal Optimist" from Little Mersey

Okay Mann "In The End/i" from Little Mersey

Okay Mann "When She's Not Around" from Little Mersey

Katlin & Ashley

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Episode 54 of the Winnipeg Music Project is with the celebrated family music icon Fred Penner. He came onto to the show to promote his recently released album "Hear The Music" and shared how he got involved into what he calls "Human Music" and how the music business has changed over the years. He also gave excellent lyric writing and chord composition tips that all budding musicians should really know! What a guy!

Set List:

Fred Penner "This Is My World" from Hear the Music - LIVE

Fred Penner "La Vida" from Hear the Music

red Penner "Hear the Music" from Hear the Music - LIVE

Ashley and Fred Penner

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Episode forty-five of the Winnipeg Music Project is with TUSK a local alternative rock band ready to blow your mind! Tyler, Colton and Eric came on to the show and shared stories about their beginnings as a band and their success as friends and performers. We also talked about the diversity of their music and the trouble and positives with labels.
Come support them and listen to them play live on January 14, 2017 at the Cavern and at the Uniter Fiver January 19, 2017 at the Goodwill.

Set List:

Tusk "Acupuncture"

Tusk "Millennials"

Tusk "Melatonin"

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The thirty-third episode of the Winnipeg Music Project with Justin Aron from Justin Aron & Dirty Pool! We talk about their much anticipated new album and share some of their newest songs! Oh, btw, this is blues music. Not jazz. They are not the same thing.Also, here is a video interview Justin did with Canadian Beats promoting his music!

I also found this adorable short video of Justin talking about him and his music. This video perfectly depicts how wonderful and genuine he is. I loved talking with him so much. He called me the boss which is very accurate. And got him on my good side forever.

Since this interview, they've announced their official release show! Here is the event page!

Set List:

Justin Aron & DirtyPool "Juke Joint" from Juke Joint

Justin Aron & DirtyPool "Lordy Lord" 

Justin Aron & DirtyPool "Shakedown"

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Support Local Artist and Group Justin Aron & DirtyPool!

The thirtieth episode of the Winnipeg Music Project with Folk singer Kevin Roy talking about his upcoming album release for Heartworn Highways, life as a full-time musician and much more!

Set List:

Kevin Roy "Same Old Sky" from Heartworn Highways

Kevin Roy "Heartworn Highways" from Heartworn Highways

Kevin Roy "Hard to Make a Living" from Heartworn Highways

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Support Local Artist Kevin Roy!

The twenty-ninth episode of the Winnipeg Music Project with Tate from Ozconscious is here! We talked about songwriting, life as a musician, band dynamics, the history of Ozconscious and balancing "real life" vs "band life". 

Set List:

Ozconscious "You've got it going on" from Leave Yourself Behind

Ozconscious "Don't read your mind" from Leave Yourself Behind

Ozconscious "Cosco" from Summer from the Basement

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Support local band Ozconscious!

The twenty-fourth episode of the Winnipeg Music Project with Sam and Eli from the emerging band The Heights! We talked about their past musical adventures and how it led them to form their newest project. They are super excited to release their official self-titled EP at the pyramid on Saturday June 11, 2016 (WHICH IS TOMORROW).

If you want to order some tickets in advanced for the show for $10, PM these guys on any of their social media accounts. Otherwise you can pay $15 at the door.

I hope to see you there!

Set List:

The Heights "Sweater Season" from self-titled EP

The Heights "Through the Looking Glass" from self-titled EP

The Heights "A Touch of Grace" from self-titled EP

A photo posted by Ashley Bieniarz (@ashleybieniarz) on Jun 8, 2016 at 9:25am PDT

Support local band The Heights!

Did you miss this episode of the Winnipeg Music Project? That's okay! Or did you just want to hear it again? That's okay too! Here it is!

The Sixth Episode of the Winnipeg Music Project where I got to meet Mal Magorel a talented soul and funk singer. We talked about her beginnings as a songwriter and singer and how her most recent album Malfunction was born. A super fun interview and a definite interesting listen. 

Set List:

Mal Magorel "Malfunktion" from Malfunktion

Mal Magorel "Hey Rockstar" from Malfunktion

A photo posted by Ashley Bieniarz (@ashleybieniarz) on Dec 9, 2015 at 7:54am PST

Support Winnipeg Music Mal Magorel!

Did you miss this episode of the Winnipeg Music Project? That's okay! Or did you just want to hear it again? That's okay too! Here it is!

The Fifth Episode of the Winnipeg Music Project where I had the wonderful opportunity to meet with William Prince to talk about his Winnipeg Music Career and upcoming CD release on December 7th for Earthly Days at the West End Cultural Centre!

If you loved William Prince's songs "The Carny" and "Earthly Days" as much as I did, you NEED to be there.

Richard Inman is going to be playing too, which is always a treat so I highly recommend checking it out! 

Set List:
William Prince "The Carny" from Earthly Days
William Prince "Earthly Days" from Earthly Days

A photo posted by Ashley Bieniarz (@ashleybieniarz) on Dec 2, 2015 at 6:28am PST

Support Winnipeg musician William Prince!