Some great interviews next week

It probably shows through … I really enjoy interviewing our great Canadian musical artists. Some are really well known, some are emerging artists. I find their stories inspiring and intriguing.

I hope you’ll Join me next week on Canoe FM. We have some outstanding artists who will be featured at the Forest Festival (www.theforestfestival.com) this year. Here’s the line up.

Dave Young (Dave Young Quartet), one of the world’s great jazz musicians. Hear his story 8.30am on Wednesday. The great Oscar Peterson says, “David and I have worked and recorded together at earlier periods in my career.I immediately called on Dave to stand in the now empty bass position in my quartet.’ Hows that for high praise. Wow, what a treat.

Chris McKnool of Sultans of String will join us Thursday at 8.10 am. Mike Hill, Artistic Director, Mariposa Folk Festival says “Virtuoso playing…. An exuberant and infectious sound… Powerful and moving…The Sultans are simply an awesome musical group!” Don’t miss this interview.

Paul Neufeld joins us on Friday at 8.l0 am. Paul is a member of the Grooveyard. The band whose high energy, versatility, and musicianship has made them one of the hottest group in Toronto. Sean Pennylegion says they are sure to shake the beams at the Logging Museum.”