Joel Plaskett's eleventh album—One Real Reveal is special for several reasons.

Joel sat down with a small Telefunken KM56 microphone and a 4-track recorder and recorded the tracks for One Real Reveal ON CASSETTE TAPE starting with the brilliant High Summer.

This album and its music is bare. Because it is, you’re forced to listen to the music and especially the lyrics. These are words and melodies that will still be the air in a concert hall.

IF you can get in.

Joel’s current tour out west is Sold Out. Fittingly, the tour ends at Massey Hall in Toronto.

It too will be Sold Out.

Discover the new sounds of Joel Plaskett, just like the old Joel Plaskett only quieter, more reflective.

I’ve been waiting many years to have Joel to myself. Just to exchange ideas and passions.

My timing couldn’t have been better. One Real Reveal was well worth the wait.

The other welcome guest is our pal Leeroy Stagger. Host of Dirty Windshields Radio Hour on CKUA Saturdays.

But before Leeroy joined us, he was a highly respected singer/songwriter and he continues to write, record and perform his very personal songs.

Leeroy has just released his latest album 3 am Revelations.

In it, Leeroy reflects the life around him. The road, family, social issues and seeking the answers to all his inner questions.

Just a heads up – 3 am Revelations rocks. Bangers like Watermelon Pink, Count to 10, These Days. Then finds balance with reflective gems like

It’s gonna be alright (someday), Alberta Stars, Life’s a Drag, etc.

It's good to have friends and partners like Leeroy Stagger. Great album Leeroy! You nailed it.

Terry David Mulligan joins Blues lifer Robert Finley in the media tent at the Edmonton Folk Festival.

Robert spins the stories of how he went from losing most of his sight to becoming the hot new voice in the blues.

Inviting himself to do a cold walk-on at the Blues Festival in St Helena. It's quite a story he tells. The crowd loved him and that set things in motion.

The Music Maker Relief Foundation, a non-profit blues support system, heard him busking in the streets and offered to help.

Finley released his first album “Age Don’t Mean a Thing” in 2016.

Dan Auerbach

of the Black Keys heard him and they started recording together – with Dan as producer.

They’ve now done 4 albums together. Each one is bigger and better.

The latest is Black Bayou. There will be no more busking for Robert Finley. He’s 70 years old and an overnight sensation!!

I’ve been waiting for new music from Winnipeg’s Madeleine Roger for four years.

That’s how long it's been since I discovered her voice, playing and gifted songwriting.

Maddy took a solo career detour through the stellar chops of The Fretless.

They needed an exceptional vocalist who understood and was comfortable with, classical music.

Madeleine needed a different “band” to shine with. Perfect!

So here we are in early September and both artists are releasing new albums.

Madeleine has just released NERVE a new album filled with tales of lost love and found freedoms.

Produced by Josh Kaufman (Anais Mitchell, Bonnie Light Horseman) Recorded in four days. They threw away the headphones and sat 8 feet apart..making music.

There are actually four extra songs waiting to be released.

I am here to state – in my opinion - an exceptional new star has risen – her name is Madeleine Roger.

Enjoy the complete interview and the music included.

www.madeleineroger.com