Amos the Kid is the stage moniker of Winnipeg's Amos Nadlersmith. Nadlersmith has long been an enigmatic curiosity of the Winnipeg scene. For a time, the prolific songwriter seems to be anywhere and everywhere; then, you couldn’t find him if you went looking. His presence on a stage has been solitary, charming, sly, and brilliant. When it was anything at all.

When he was active, however, he made music that was “simple and beautiful” (Stylus Magazine). He was known for his uncluttered turn of phrase and haunting melodies; he had a way, as the best do, of making a voice and a guitar seem new again. All before his 24th birthday.

Thus it puzzled audiences that after a half dozen years as the perennial underdog favourite, possessing a trove of unpolished gems, Amos the Kid had never released any music besides a few iPhone memos and a 2016 single that somehow felt half-baked.

It wasn’t until 2019 that Nadlersmith finally decided to act. He enlisted friends from some of Winnipeg’s most established indie acts - Living Hour, Yes We Mystic, Palm Trees, and Merin - and created “Mountain View”, a lush and inventive re-imagining of a handful of his oldest songs. The EP was produced by Adam Fuhr (Yes We Mystic) and mastered by Cam Loeppky (The Weakerthans, Cannon Bros.). 

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

The set list originally featured in this episode included:

Amos the Kid “Mountain View“ from Mountain View

Amos the Kid “What Did You Do” from Mountain View

Amos the Kid “Pine Grove“ from Mountain View

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.

Amos the Kid and Ashley Bieniarz

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LLUX is a band fronted by Canadian songwriter Lindsay Thomson, born and raised in the Northern town of Kenora, Ontario. The band’s sound blends indie rock and power pop, Thomson expressing herself through honest lyrics and guitar driven songs. New to the Winnipeg music scene, Lindsay has been working on a debut EP ‘The Drive,’ set for release this spring. 

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

The set list originally featured in this episode included:

LLUX “Molly“ Single

LLUX “The Drive“ Single

LLUX “Do I Think About You Too Much“ Single

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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Since late 2013 when they formed, The Bloodshots have become one of the most sought after Rock acts Winnipeg has produced in recent years. With a highly energetic stage performance you need to see, the sky is the limit for this grunge revival Rock act.

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

The set list originally featured in this episode is:

The Bloodshots “Hot” Single

The Bloodshots “Kill Me Tonight” Single

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.

CJ and Keith from The Bloodshots

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Brandon Post is a guitarist, songwriter and singer whose infectious guitar hooks are backed by carefully chosen lyrics & melodies. We sat down after performing together at Brandon’s EP release of Good Intentions In The Big Spoke at Le Garage Cafe. We talked business, songwriting, what goes into planning an EP release, gig checklists and more!

The set list originally featured in this episode was:

Brandon Post “Pointless Man” from Good Intentions In The Big Smoke

Brandon Post “Light from Here” from Good Intentions In The Big Smoke

Brandon Post “Strange” from Good Intentions In The Big Smoke

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.

Transition provided by Noah Derksen.

Brandon Post and Ashley Bieniarz

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The Gerry Hatricks deliver a progressive folk-rock music style with a punk aesthetic. Spirited and impressive musicianship is what to expect from this group of close friends. Raw and honest story telling with unique fingerstyle guitar playing and weaving, high energy bass lines that don't quit. The songs stay hot with driving drum beats while simultaneously are kept cool with soothing vocal harmonies. A full plate of medium rare melody you wont soon forget!

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

The set list originally featured in this episode is:

The Gerry Hatricks “Concrete“ from The Gerry Hatricks EP

The Gerry Hatricks “Sean Perrun“ from The Gerry Hatricks EP

The Gerry Hatricks “PB Jam“ from The Gerry Hatricks EP

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.

Transition contributed by Noah Derksen.

Gerrit Delaquis from The Gerry Hatricks and Ashley Bieniarz

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Katie & The Wolves is a Manitoba based blues and Rock & Roll band. Vintage and classy with a bit of grit and driven by the blues. Katie & The Wolves are the real deal when it comes to Rock & Roll with no dues left to pay. Performing for over a decade, Katie is no stranger to the stage. Over the years, she has been writing songs for a number of notable projects, and spent many an evening on stage with road-dogs and Rock & Roll icons. Now she’s taking her wealth of experience and is stepping into the spotlight under her own banner with a great pack of supporting musicians.

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

The set list originally featured in this episode is:

Katie & The Wolves “Loaded Gun“ from The Wild Unknown

Katie & The Wolves “The Wild Unknown“ from The Wild Unknown

Katie & The Wolves “The Wild Unknown“ from The Wild Unknown

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.

Transition contributed by Aaron Bartel of Flat Land Soul Band.

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With their unique combination of small-town roots and big city sound, Winnipeg alt-rockers Northern Royals have come to conquer your radio, your streaming service, and your local stage. After years of putting in work as critically-acclaimed rock foursome The Autopilots, a change of name and a perfected lineup have given Northern Royals a fresh new outlook and a new mission: to rise to the top of the thriving western Canada rock scene. Evan, Kendra and Kyle join us to breakdown the band’s songwriting process, share the details behind their upcoming album and laugh the whole time. 

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

The set list originally featured in this episode:

Northern Royals “Falling“

Northern Royals “Draw The Line“ from 10 cent Lemonade

Northern Royals “Timebomb“ from 10 cent Lemonade

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.

Transition contributed by Selci.

Ashley Bieniarz with Kyle, Kendra and Evan from Northern Royals (Left to Right)

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Veneer’s enchanting trifecta of sentimental souls create a universe of music that is soft, strong, and blatantly vulnerable. This multi-instrumental gaggle of creators is not your typical three-piece; accompanied by brass and woodwind instrumentals, and wielding six instruments in total, Veneer’s enticing harmonies and haunting hooks will have their tunes stuck in your head for days.

Special Guest Host: Graeme Houssin/Contessa Lestrange

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

The set list originally featured in this episode:

Veneer “Unsure” from the self-titled EP.

Veneer “Don’t Get My Hair Wet" from the self-titled EP.

Veneer “Bianca Casual” from the self-titled EP.

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.

Transition contributed by Noah Derksen.

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Paige Drobot considers herself a stream of consciousness artist. She believes that pure art is a gift from an entity larger than her and happens once she can achieve zero thought. Zero thought is achieved by allowing the soul to be totally uninhibited, so that the spirit can translate her emotions to art. 

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

The set list originally featured in this episode:

Paige Drobot “Wonder“ from Zero Thought

Paige Drobot “She’s Going Down“ from Zero Thought

Paige Drobot “Get Over It“ from Zero Thought

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/)

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Born from the fusing of eight Winnipeg, MB based musicians. Apollo Suns have created a refreshing and innovative sound and live performance combining jazz, funk, rock and psychedelic music. They are "Instrumental Artists of the Year" nominees at the 2018 at the Western Canadian Music Awards.

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

The set list originally featured in this episode:

Apollo Suns “Dark Night“ from Dawn Offerings

Apollo Suns “Passing By“ from Dawn Offerings

Apollo Suns “A Song for Sterling“ Dawn Offerings

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 Aaron Bartel (https://www.facebook.com/flatlandsoulband/)

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The guys from The Inflatable Band came onto the show to talk about their beginnings and their intense desire to constantly create wacky, fun and loud music.

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

The set list originally featured in this episode:

The Inflatable Band “Comely Falls The Straw“ from Discount Everything

The Inflatable Band “$25“ from Discount Everything

The Inflatable Band “Mojo Workin’“ from Discount Everything

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)

Ashley Bieniarz with The Inflatable Band

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Set List:

housepanther “17% Wine“ from Homewrecker

housepanther “Passenger Party“ from Homewrecker

housepanther “Learning the Rules“ from Homewrecker

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Set List:

Taylor Janzen “Stations”

Taylor Janzen “Better Now”

Taylor Janzen “New Mercies” Single

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With their unique combination of small-town roots and big city sound, Winnipeg alt-rockers Northern Royals have come to conquer your radio, your streaming service, and your local stage.

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

The set list originally featured in this episode:

Northern Royals “Falling“ single

Northern Royals “Happy“ single

Northern Royals “Draw the Line“ single

Northern Royals “To The Floor“ from 10 Cent Lemonade

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

Transition contributed by Aaron Bartel (http://facebook.com/flatlandsoulband)

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 Aaron Bartel (http://facebook.com/flatlandsoulband)

Northern Royals with Ashley Bieniarz

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Set List:

Kakagi "Fate Accompli" from Stay Up Late

Kakagi "Stay Up Late" from Stay Up Late

Nick Faye & The Deputies "Hold Me Back"

Kakagi "Honest Ed's" from Stay Up Late

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Graham Hnatiuk of Hearing Trees returned to the Winnipeg Music Project to talk glasses, album releases and more musical things.

Original Picture (as mentioned in interview)

Set List:

Hearing Trees "I've Got Magic" from Quiet Dreams

Hearing Trees "Telling Peter" from Quiet Dreams

Hearing Trees "Lights Out" from Quiet Dreams

Hearing Trees "City of Lost Love" from Quiet Dreams

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The new years begins with Disraeli Dreamers visiting the station. The Winnipeg Music Project had Peter and Simon on the show to promote their highly anticipated EP "Insomnia Island" which will be releasing in February of this year. They share their songwriting tactics and the cohesive teamwork of the band all the while hinting at upcoming shows and exciting announcements.

Set List: 

Disraeli Dreamers "Everest" from Insomnia Island EP

Disraeli Dreamers "Little Lies" from Insomnia Island EP

Disraeli Dreamers "Shotguns & Chivalry" from Insomnia Island EP

Disraeli Dreamers "Lighthouse" from Insomnia Island EP

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Award-winning Winnipeg-based musician and producer Murray Pulver comes on the show today to talk about his beginnings in the Winnipeg community, and how it's grown around him over the years. He also shares his story about how he moved into producing and his songwriting tips and tricks as well as what to prepare before approaching a producer or stepping into the studio.

Set List:

Murray Pulver and Friends "Vulture Choir" from the Guest List Album

Murray Pulver and Brad Roberts "Renaissance Man"

Don Amero "Church" Single

Claydon Connor "Foolish"

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Ronnie Ladobruk from Ronnie Ladobruk & The Electric came onto the show today to promote his Hard blues rock music and upcoming show on at Nashvilles on Friday december 8th at 9:00pm (cover 10$). Listen to him talk about his beginnings as a musician and his songwriting/composing style.

Set List

Ronnie Ladobruk & The Electric "Armageddon"

Ronnie Ladobruk & The Electric "First Noel" from Ronnie Ladobruk Christmas

Ronnie Ladobruk & The Electric "Bang"

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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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