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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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.

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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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Lisa Muswagon is a Nakoda Cree member of the Pimicikamak Cree Nation also known as Cross Lake in Northern Manitoba. She grew up in Winnipeg throughout her childhood and her community in her late teens where she graduated high school. At a young age, she received a gift of the hand drum and has been a performer since. She obtained her Certified Aboriginal Financial Manager Diploma. A mother of 4, Lisa continued her studies and is a full time student at the University of Winnipeg completing a degree in business and a major in Writing and Communications. 

Hellnback also known as Karmen Omeasoo is from the Samson Cree Nation in Alberta. The community is part of the hub of Maskwacis Cree Nation south of Edmonton. A veteren in the native hip hop industry, Omeasoo has come a long way. Hellnback first gained international recognition as a founding member of the ground breaking group War Party. Moving from his native Alberta to Winnipeg, Manitoba in the early 2000’s, Hellnback co-founded the popular and respected rap crew WARPARTY and was the main stable member with the group Team Rezofficial.  Hellnback is currently a solo artist who realeased his first album in 2015 titled #FOE Family Over Everything. The project earned two nominations at the 2015 Indigenous Music Awards for Best Album Cover and Best Rap/Hip Hop Album. Hellnback received the IMA's Most Outstanding Manitobans in 2015 and earned #4 on Ace Burpee's Top 100 Most Fascinating Manitobans at the time. 

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

The set list originally featured in this episode included:

Lisa Muswagon “Buffalo & Rabbits” from Buffalo & Rabbits

Hellnback (ft. Lisa Muswagon) “My Native People” from #Fourteen91

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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Pulling from their background in Noise & Hardcore, Postwar aims to make authentic, visceral Hip Hop. As a member of Winnipeg music collective "Styx City Cult", Postwar pushes their brand of Alternative Hip Hop alongside collaborations with fellow Cult members and artists across the world. Postwar's music has been described as "the grimiest in the city" and for good reason. Non-stop aggressive rhyme schemes and flows coupled with simultaneous braggadocio and self deprecation make Postwar's catalog one to dig through.  

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

The set list originally featured in this episode is:

Postwar “Wool Fabric“ Single

Postwar “I’m Not Okay“ Single

Postwar “Static“ 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.

Ashley Bieniarz and Postwar

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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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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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Listen to the latest episode of the Winnipeg Music Project with the kind-hearted and hardworking hiphop artist originally from Cross Lake, Stun. We chat about his journey since his beginnings at a local talent show, his life and aspirations two LPs later, and the balance of having a music career and fatherhood.

The set list originally featured in this episode was:

Stuns ”Feel Me Flow” from Braided Up

Stuns ”Play It Right” from Braided Up

Stuns ”I am Native” from Braided Up

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 with Stun

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This episode of the Winnipeg Music Project is Cameron Denby, an award winning local percussionist. We chat about our shared experiences with the University of Manitoba Faculty of Music, Cameron's study abroad at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, and his current focus The Fresh Blood Project: am "exciting, weird and fun" show featuring new percussive pieces composed by local and emerging music-makers. 

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

The set list originally featured in this episode is:

Ross Bugden “Blacklight”

Nolan Hildebrand “Harem Scarum” ft. University of Manitoba Percussion Ensemble

The Program of The Fresh Blood Project

The program will be entirely percussion music. Local composers will be featured, including several current students and recent graduates of the University of Manitoba. The music will be diverse, ranging from solo marimba, to quartets, and percussion with electronics.

Tomáš Dvořák - Mr. Handagote (arr. Logan Cashin)

Qianqian Jin - Shaw Island

Nolan Hildebrand - Your Immediate Millennial Digital Indigo Stepchild

Kiara Nathaniel - Forme

Kristen Wachniak - Ye Tang Che

Ross Bugden - Skin Music

Tristan Zaba - Camden

Chris Love - Machine Trio

Neil Weisensel - Concertino

The Music will be played by Caroline Bucher, Logan Cashin, Cameron Denby, Wyatt King, Lisa Rumpel, Isaac Tate, and Aaron Witzke​.

The Fresh Blood Project is proudly sponsored by GroundSwell, as a part of their 2019-20 GroundFloor series. The initiative supports entrepreneurial artists to put together projects just like the Fresh Blood Project.

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.

Cameron Denby and Ashley Bieniarz

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Honest as a day spent on a tractor, and driven like the drifting Prairie snow.  2018 Manitoba Country Music Association Roots Artist of the Year, Quinton Blair is a road running, tale-spinning songwriter.  Silky and smooth like a diesel engine, his beard glistening in the setting sun, its rodeo mud in his teeth and horses in his blood.

Setlist:

Quinton Blair “Something To Me” Live

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.

Quinton Blair

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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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Brandi is a singer/songwriter whose authentic country roots are intertwined with rock and the blues. She is a natural born performer who comes from a musical Metis family. Brandi is a force to be reckoned with. her rebel spirit is evident on stage and in her music. Her biggest inspirations include Johnny Cash, the Rolling Stones, Janis Joplin and Miranda Lambert. Brandi is currently on the Indigenous Music Countdown. She is playing live, looking forward to the September 20, 2019 release of her first single, Walk Away. We sat down in her living room to chat about her musical journey and her mission to inspire others through her music and other creative endeavours.

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

The set list originally featured in this episode is:

Jesse Bandura “On the Run”

Johnny Casher (covered by Brandi Vezina) “Folsom Prison”

Brandi Vezina “Walk Away”

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 with Brandi Vezina and Harvest

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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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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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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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