Jeff Woods Radio, Records & Rockstars Podcast

We have a list of words we'd be happy to see go away anytime soon (pivot, narrative, divisive, bandwidth), but one word we're thrilled to see having a unexpected comeback? MAGIC. So this time, songs about that.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The finale of our look at '72 in rock, with a light investigation into some key albums landing in record stores in the months of October, November, and "just in time for Xmas", 1972. Hints: You actually can buy a thrill. A Perfect Day for a Foxtrot made in Japan. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

When the world is running down, you make the best of what's still around. Sang Sting. Here's the condensed podcast version of the latest weekly radio show, featuring nothing but songs about the world. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Last time we looked at nice pairs – songs you typically expect to hear one right after the other. And we did. This time, the adventure continues with, threesomes and the recording studio art of blending one song right into the next, and the next. It's a finely curated playlist of some of rock's finest threesomes.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

People REALLY have their favourites when it comes to those songs that go so well one straight into the next. Songs that alone are fantastic, but together! Nothing but those, this time. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Reviving a theme from season 5, with more songs about that thing that sometimes feels like it's all you do. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's the 3rd of 3 parts in our look at how bands got their names. This time, after expressions, and songs, and lyrics, and everything else, from body parts, to animals, drugs, body parts, and more.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This time, bands who found their names in books and movies. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

One smoke-show of a record with the most great songs back-to-back. For “Hands Held High”, Jake Chisholm has assembled a monster four-piece, featuring producer/bassist Darcy Yates, multi-instrumentalist Jimmy Bowskill and Ian Mckeown on drums. Whether you know Jake from his playing at the legendary Skyline on Queen West, or from his earlier days killing it at The Cameron House, or even if he's just catching your attention for the first time, this record is landmark stuff, and we give you 5 cuts from the studio and Jake performs two live at Wild Woods Blue.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Reviving a much loved theme in the first of a 3 part investigation into where bands got their names. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Here's the 3rd of 4 episodes in the recurring theme featuring nothing but classic albums from 1972. This time it's choice cuts and stories from albums out that July/August/September. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

She grew up in a music store on her way to becoming a full time singer/songwriter and she's got game. Introducing Bernadette Connors and her full length debut “Monarch”, created with producer John-Angus MacDonald (The Trews), and featuring songs born out of the experience of a life lived mostly in a small town. Kind and clever, she's been writing and performing since she was fifteen and she's a vocal coach. Guitar in hand, here comes Bernadette Connors.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It started with Motown and Marley. And it evolved to Queen M – the project fronted by the soulfully rich and wonderful Marcia Alderson, with producer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Craig Smith, and percussionist Bam528. This is that. Conversation, cuts from the studio, and live performances. This will give everyone a full body smile.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Songs that sound like summer, for the Season 6 finale.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mark Berens paints with oils, natural surroundings, capturing light and depth to a level that finds collectors and art lovers captivated and coming back to see his latest works. Mark is also profoundly connected to and affected by a band that to many, has in their music, best represented Canada. When Mark was younger, his connection to the Tragically Hip would grow, and rather profoundly, when faced with a profound loss. This episode is these stories, with a bit of music, in a tribute of sorts to Gord Downie in this Canada Day Special. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

"The cure for anything is salt water: sweat, tears or the sea". The oceans roar is nothing if not music to the soul. And the roar you'll hear this time, will lead directly to songs about the ocean and songs about the sea,See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

“All it takes is one juicy betrayal”. The Break Up DietMusical and intense, funny and fun, at times difficult, like looking in a mirror can and regrets often are, no matter which side of the equation you're on in a breakup. The Break Up Diet was written and is performed by the artist FEIST called “an inspiration”.She's my guest this time, this talented London England born and raised, Canadian alt-rock singer/songwriter, whose resume includes working on stage with Rheostatics, and King Cobb Steelie, and as Mrs. Torrance and CROW.Her singing voice is subtle, calming, controlled and truly moving.And if you're a sucker for a British accent, well.@tamarawilliamson is the creator and performer of the one person 5 star stage production The Break Up Diet, and during covid lockdown, she also came with a new song every month for a year. Several performances of these songs, as she joins me live @wildwoodsblue plus studio recordings, and a live excerpt from her stage play, and our wide open conversation are yours to expe

Erie, Simcoe, Kawartha, The Grand River, London, Moose Beach, Port Burwell, places we're headed this time in a session with the artist with stories set to music in songs that range from heartfelt truths about loss to songs exploring the wild natural landscapes of the great white north. With his guitar in hand, and heart on his sleeve, and a 10 song collection out in May 2022 on the album “Skyline”, welcome Brennen Sloan.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Finally! As of May 2022, it's OUT. And in this episode, it's my pleasure to bring to you this special Rolling Stones Live at the El Mocambo 1977 presentation, featuring select cuts from the spectacular 23 song album, PLUS highlights from the afternoon I spent at the famed club, revisiting the event, with 4 people who were THERE. Duff Roman. David Bluestein. Rob Bowman. And Myles Goodwyn of April Wine. Their stories, and Rolling Stones at the Elmo, 1977. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

My fellow Neil Young loving friend since 1999, Henry Taylor straps on his guitar and harmonica, and plays a couple from his 5th album "Good to See", and we go straight to the record for two more, as Henry and his songwriting partner Monique, talk songwriting, their love of Keith Richards, and how they help women at risk. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.