Tracy Bone-‘09 JUNO Award Nominee (Keeseekoowenin Ojibway Nation)

Multi-Award Winning Country/Americana Songstress received “Songwriter Of The Year” wins for BOTH her debut album “No Lies” (’08) and her sophomore album “Woman Of Red” (2012) at the Aboriginal People’s Choice Music Awards in Winnipeg, MB.

She was honoured with a JUNO Award Nomination for her debut Album “No Lies” in 2009.

The 2010 Vancouver Olympics Entertainer has been blessed to open for notable Country Artists such as George Canyon, Charlie Major & Terri Clark.

Her 3rd studio Album “Keeps The Fire” is slated for a2020 release.

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

The set list originally featured in this episode included:

Tracy Bone “Can’t Get Over You” Single

Tracy Bone “Love n Drive” ft. Hellnback

Tracy Bone “Woman of Red” from Woman of Red

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.

Support local music-maker Tracy Bone!

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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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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Mitchell Mozdzen is a Blues/Rock musician from Brandon, Manitoba. After picking up the guitar at the age of 7 He’s had a hard time putting it down. Mitchell has 4 EPs under his belt and is always working on making more music. Recently Mitchell has started writing about indigenous affairs. At the Indigenous Music Residency, we got together in a hotel room to laugh, talk about local idols and mentors Joey Landreth, Stephen Carroll and Murray Pulver, Mitchell’s writing process and how GREAT his recent musical journey has been.

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

The set list originally featured in this episode included:

Mitchell Mozdzen “Take Me Down“ from Red

Mitchell Mozdzen “Fate“ from Yellow

Mitchell Mozdzen “Best Friend“ from Green/Blue

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.

Mitchell Mozdzen

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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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A son of a prominent musicologist, Daniel Raiskin grew up in St. Petersburg. He attended the celebrated conservatory in his native city and continued his studies in Amsterdam and Freiburg. First focusing on viola, he was inspired to take up the baton by an encounter with the distinguished teacher Lev Savich. From the 2020/2021 season Daniel Raiskin will be Principal Conductor of the Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra. In addition, he is Music Director of the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra since August 2018 and Principal Guest Conductor of the Belgrade Philharmonic Orchestra from season 2017/18. Daniel Raiskin is also relentlessly committed to sharing his knowledge and passion with young musicians around the world. He devotes his time regularly to working with youth orchestras in a.o. Canada, Estonia, Germany, Iceland, Netherlands, Russia and South Africa. He sat down with Ashley Bieniarz to chat about his life before his astounding conducting career, what led him down this musical path and shared some insight into the life of a Symphonic Orchestra Music Director.

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

The set list originally featured in this episode is:

Chicago Youth Symphonic Orchestra, Sergei Rachmaninov “Symphonic Dances, Op. 45, 1st Movement”

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.

Ashley Bieniarz, Daniel Raiskin

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AC Breeze is a Winnipeg-based musician and storyteller on a constant grind to bring deliciously marinated music to your ears. Raised in Steinbach, Manitoba but born in the Philippines, AC Breeze often expresses storytelling through a wide range of genre and melody.

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

The set list originally featured in this episode is:

AC Breeze “Blink of an Eye“ Single

AC Breeze “Blue is my Favourite Color“ from The Leaves Fall With The Tears

AC Breeze “Three Letters” from Codename Breeze

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 AC Breeze

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The Rainy Day Apparel (RDA) tells the story of multiple connections in a magnanimous but tranquil way, offering perspective on the human experience as seen and heard from the eyes of a prairie born singer/songwriter. Whether it is uplifting, gut-wrenching, healing or heartbreaking; music should make you feel. The Rainy Day Apparel has been telling stories through music for some time; but only recently has it seemed necessary to share with a larger audience.

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

The set list originally featured in this episode is:

The Rainy Day Apparel “Matches“ from Reset

The Rainy Day Apparel “Reset“ from Reset

The Rainy Day Apparel “Thaw Me Out“ from Reset

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

Ashley Bieniarz and The Rainy Day Apparel

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Zrada’s sound originates equal parts in the fog-shrouded valleys of the Carpathians and the sweaty mosh-pits of Anthrax shows; however their music is mysterious and primal in a unique way. A folk-punk tour-de-force, their subversion of Eastern-European musical traditions, enigmatic imagery and raucous live shows are pushing Zrada to craft some of the most forward-thinking and captivating world music in Canada today. Based in Winnipeg since 2005, Zrada has been experimenting with the soundscapes of their ancestral Ukraine for over a decade. Striking vocal harmonies, powerful trumpet and violin melodies combine with jazz infused rhythms to create a wild and joyous dance floor experience.

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

The set list originally featured in this episode is:

Zrada “The Black Mountain“ from Legend

Zrada “The Scythe“ from Legend

Zrada “Fog“ from Legend

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 Andriy from Zrada

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Cell is a black metal band that combines cosmic blackened/death riffs, extreme drumming and slight sludge/doom metal. Formed in the late fall of 2014 by Hyperion and David Exell, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, after jamming as a two piece for a few months Ryan Strecker(Daimos) joined on bass, adding the piece that completed the full sound of Cell. Listen as Hyperion gives the Winnipeg Music Project a 101 on the local Metal scene and in the ins and outs about the genre itself.

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

The set list originally featured in this episode:

Cell “The Waiting Sea of Emptiness” from Ancient Incantations of Xarbos

Cell “Drained and Lifeless” from The Frozen Moon of Erebath

Cell “All I See Is Them” from Ancient Incantations of Xarbos

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 Hyperion from Cell

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Screaming at Traffic is a punk rock band from Winnipeg, Mb, made up of Jacques Richer, Duncan Murta, Paul Colman, and Stefan St. Godard. Their no frills emo-punk riffing add to the group's frenzied live performance and raw yet melodic songwriting.

While filming the interview in a park in downtown Winnipeg, this interview includes the occasional question from the public. Shout out to Trudy for the great questions. Not all of them could make it in due to the audio quality, but if you’re ready this you are appreciated!

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

The set list originally featured in this episode:

Screaming At Traffic “Pantomime“ from I Don’t Like Sports

Screaming At Traffic “She’s Going Down“ from I Don’t Like Sports

Screaming At Traffic “They Call Me Thrillhouse“ from I Don’t Like Sports

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/)

Paul and Jacques from Screaming at Traffic

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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

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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/)

Support Local Music-Maker Paige Drobot!

Jacob Brodovsky is a singer-songwriter patently from Winnipeg, Canada. Jacob transforms stories of mundane people and places into emotional, driving tunes with straightforward yet smart lyricism. He falls into the beloved line of uniquely Winnipeg folk-based, talk-singing, moody-Manitobans. His memorable melodies and emotive tunes are toe-tapping enough to be enjoyed at face value, though, it is difficult not to divulge in the quarter life crisis of a 26-year-old with a knack for making you feel the most subdued of feelings.

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

The set list originally featured in this episode:

Jacob Brodovsky “Bachelor Suite“ from Sixteen Years

Jacob Brodovsky “Sev“ from Sixteen Years

Jacob Brodovsky “El Nino ft. Sierra Noble“ from Sixteen Years

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/)

Ashley Bieniarz with Jacob Brodovsky

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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/)

Support local music-makers Apollo Suns!

Trading in a white picket fence for living out of a van, synthpop artist Brady Allard is the multi-instrumentalist behind Winnipeg’s Warming. His music began to take form of an obsession when he left his job, his house and his partner of a decade. While living out of a van, he wrote the 12 song LP - a lush, driving mix of 80’s inspired pop, twisted synth noises, lonely arrangements and memories of his former life.

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

The set list originally featured in this episode:

Warming “White Lies” single

Warming “Did It Again” single

Warming “Wasting Time” single

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 Warming

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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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Meet Your Music-Maker was a unique opportunity to hear from the local music-makers themselves about their art, their journey as a musician and the music they are currently working on, followed by a live performance showcasing the music. Locals came down to the Handsome Daughter on March 3, 2019 to hear an interview LIVE followed by a mini showcase of each artist’s music and performance style.

Thank you so much to everyone who came and supported local music.

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Rhianna Rae Saj released her debut album "Begin Again" shortly after NYE, but is no stranger to writing music and performing. Saj started making the reoccurring trip down to Tennessee in 2014 and began building her catalogue of songs, which resulted in her signing a synch-licensing deal with Indie Orange, based out of Nashville & Los Angeles. However, she was told her original songs were too slow, sad and not a great fit for radio — and she was subsequently pushed in a direction she didn’t want to go in until she decided it wasn’t for her. She took a four-year hiatus from writing original music and waited until she was emotionally in a place where she felt it was right to go back into the studio to record. Timing the release of the album so soon after the new year makes sense; For Saj, creating Begin Again was a process of learning to fall back in love with what she’s always done through her lyrics: tell stories. Her knack for blending her silky falsetto and country/folk strings with endearing stories about ghosts, monsters and gin comes through in this insightful album.

Set List:

Rhianna Ray Saj “Monster“ from Begin Again

Rhianna Ray Saj “Hyde“ from Begin Again

Rhianna Ray Saj “The Ghost Story“ from Begin Again

Support local music-maker Rhianna Rae Saj!

Set List:

housepanther “17% Wine“ from Homewrecker

housepanther “Passenger Party“ from Homewrecker

housepanther “Learning the Rules“ from Homewrecker

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