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Vinyl records by Newfoundland & Labrador's pioneer recording artists.
18 Apr, 2019 | 0:55:00 |
EN | CHMR FM Music Department | NewFound Records
A variety of oldies music with a connection to Labrador... On the playlist are native Labradorian Harry Martin with a thought-provoking track from his only vinyl LP. Shirley Montague delivers a stellar rendition of Old Mokami, The Reverend Lester Bury speaks fondly of travelling with his dog team, The Labrador Balladeer, Gerald Mitchell, sings about the Province`s longest river, June...
18 Apr, 2019 | 0:55:00 |
EN | CHMR FM Music Department | NewFound Records
A variety of oldies music with a connection to Labrador... On the playlist are native Labradorian Harry Martin with a thought-provoking track from his only vinyl LP. Shirley Montague delivers a stellar rendition of Old Mokami, The Reverend Lester Bury speaks fondly of travelling with his dog team, The Labrador Balladeer, Gerald Mitchell, sings about the Province`s longest river, June...
Vinyl records by Newfoundland & Labrador's pioneer recording artists.12 Apr, 2019 | 0:55:00 |
EN | CHMR FM Music Department | NewFound Records
Today, a mish-mash of ditties... a few wordy songs to mark Scrabble Day; and a few look-a-like ditties in honour of Look-a-like Day which is actually on April 20 but NFR has other plans for next week. And we round out the program with a motley bunch of recent adds to the NFR library of local oldies. On the platter...
Vinyl records by Newfoundland & Labrador's pioneer recording artists.05 Apr, 2019 | 0:55:00 |
EN | CHMR FM Music Department | NewFound Records
Break out your kilt and bagpipes because April 6 is Tartan Day, a day for celebrating the contributions to our country of the more than four million Canadians who have Scottish ancestry. NFR celebrates by showcasing NL oldies music with a Scottish theme. On the platter are spins by Alan MacArthur, Walter J. MacIsaac, Minnie White, Sullivan`s Gypsies, Freeman Walters,...
Vinyl records by Newfoundland & Labrador's pioneer recording artists.29 Mar, 2019 | 0:55:00 |
EN | CHMR FM Music Department | NewFound Records
On this episode of NFR we flashback 30 years to Newfoundland & Labrador music that was new in 1989... the year that Juno Award nominee Jeff Johnston released the province's first jazz LP. It was also the year that Mary Barry and Barry Canning both released their only 45 rpm singles. And the year that Kevin Collins released his first...
Vinyl records by Newfoundland & Labrador's pioneer recording artists.21 Mar, 2019 | 0:55:00 |
EN | CHMR FM Music Department | NewFound Records
We start with memories of an american who was one of the first artists to record Newfoundland folk songs... Ed McCurdy. He passed away on Mar. 23, 2000. Then on to the conclusion of our two part series featuring NL vinyl records that are celebrating their 40th birthday this year! On the platter... Debbie Dwyer, Dick Gardiner, Eddie Eastman, Emile...
Vinyl records by Newfoundland & Labrador's pioneer recording artists.15 Mar, 2019 | 0:55:00 |
EN | CHMR FM Music Department | NewFound Records
A potful of vintage green served up by Newfoundland & Labrador's pioneer recording artists like John White, Lew Murphy, The McNulty Family, The Newfoundland Showband, Olive Bayle, Ray Walsh, Ryan’s Fancy, and others. It's a brew of Newfoundland-Irish music that you're unlikely to hear on mainstream radio, and it's a great listen!
Vinyl records by Newfoundland & Labrador's pioneer recording artists.07 Mar, 2019 | 0:55:00 |
EN | CHMR FM Music Department | NewFound Records
We roll back the clock 40 years to 1979. That`s the year that Frank Moore`s term as Premier of Newfoundland & Labrador ended, and Brian Peckford`s began. It was the year that the Hibernia oil field was discovered, and also in 1979 The Ode To Newfoundland officially became the provincial anthem! And when it come to new Newfoundland music, 1979...
Vinyl records by Newfoundland & Labrador's pioneer recording artists.28 Feb, 2019 | 0:55:00 |
EN | CHMR FM Music Department | NewFound Records
NewFound Records presents the pleasure and pain of the Newfoundland seal hunt in song & poem. Providing the soundtrack are Leonard Meehan, John White, Omar Blondahl, The Carl Tapscott Singers, Alan Mills, Jean Pardy, and more.
Vinyl records from Newfoundland & Labrador's pioneer recording artists.21 Feb, 2019 | 0:55:00 |
EN | CHMR FM Music Department | NewFound Records
Today we roll back the clock sixty years to 1959, the year that The Confederation Building replaced The Colonial Building as the home of Newfoundland & Labrador's House of Assembly. Musically, country & western band The Dipsydoodlers released their one and only LP and it was a doozy! Omar Blondahl returned from the ice fields and dropped his album The...
Vinyl records by Newfoundland & Labrador's pioneer recording artists.14 Feb, 2019 | 0:55:00 |
EN | CHMR FM Music Department | NewFound Records
The conclusion of a three episode salute to NL’s living musical legends... our pioneer recording artists who still have a presence on today's music scene. On the platter are Eddie Eastman, Wince Coles, Fergus O'Byrne, Jim Payne, Eddie Coffey, Mary Barry, and more.
Vinyl records by Newfoundland & Labrador's pioneer recording artists.08 Feb, 2019 | 0:55:00 |
EN | CHMR FM Music Department | NewFound Records
On this episode we celebrate the ultimate 'Proud Canadian' on his 83rd birthday. You'll hear songs The Stomper wrote with a Newfoundland connection, and you'll hear him cover songs written by Newfoundlanders. You'll also hear Newfoundlander's cover Tom's songs. Also in the mix is a tribute song to Dr. Tom, plus a few of my personal stompin’ favs. On the...
Vinyl records by Newfoundland & Labrador's pioneer recording artists.01 Feb, 2019 | 0:55:00 |
EN | CHMR FM Music Department | NewFound Records
One of Newfoundland and Labrador's most revered musicians past away this week. For eleven years in the 1960s to the '70s, RAY WALSH starred on CBC TV's All Around the Circle program. Ray played piano accordion for the entire run of the show and in 2014 he helped NewFound Records celebrate the 50th anniversary of The Circle. In honour of...
Vinyl records by Newfoundland & Labrador's pioneer recording artists.24 Jan, 2019 | 0:55:00 |
EN | CHMR FM Music Department | NewFound Records
We continue to salute Newfoundland's living musical legends... our pioneer recording artists who are still active on the local music scene. On the platter are Bud Davidge, Bruce Moss, Dave Pike, Pamela Morgan, Chris Hennessy, and more.
Vinyl records by Newfoundland & Labrador's pioneer recording artists.18 Jan, 2019 | 0:55:00 |
EN | CHMR FM Music Department | NewFound Records
We start the show with a tribute to Ron Pumphrey who recently passed way. Ron wore a gazillion hats throughout his checkered career, and had a gazillion accomplishments! One of his lesser known accomplishments was this... he was the first Newfoundlander to record a comedy album! From that LP, we'll spin two awesome tracks by Harry Hibbs which deal with...
Vinyl records by Newfoundland & Labrador's pioneer recording artists.11 Jan, 2019 | 0:55:00 |
EN | CHMR FM Music Department | NewFound Records
We begin this episode by doffing our caps in memory of a Newfoundland country music pioneer - ‘The Kid Ranger’, Jimmy Linegar. Jimmy passed away on December 28. In his honour, we'll play a track from a CBC Radio program that was recorded on New Year's Eve 1979, live at The Pirates' Cave in Harbour Grace, NL. For the rest...
Vinyl records by Newfoundland & Labrador's pioneer recording artists.03 Jan, 2019 | 0:55:00 |
EN | CHMR FM Music Department | NewFound Records
We kick off the new year with a look back at the old. Specifically, we'll focus on Newfoundland's recording artists of yesteryear and the accolades bestowed upon them in 2018. Those artists include: - Ralph O'Brien, recipient of MusicNL's Lifetime Achievement Award - Denis Ryan, who was inducted into The Tipperary Hall of Fame - Wallace Hammond, recipient of an...
Vinyl records by Newfoundland & Labrador's pioneer recording artists.12 Dec, 2018 | 0:55:00 |
EN | CHMR FM Music Department | NewFound Records
On our last show for 2018, we remember legendary St. John’s drummer Darrock (Rocky) Wiseman. Rocky was the beat behind ‘60s rockers, The Ravens, and ‘70s rock & reelers, The Wonderful Grand Band. He also appeared on numerous CBC TV & radio productions throughout the '60s, and '70s, backing the province’s greatest musicians of the day. Sadly, Rocky passed away...
Vinyl records by Newfoundland & Labrador's pioneer recording artists.12 Dec, 2018 | 0:55:00 |
EN | CHMR FM Music Department | NewFound Records
This episode of NewFound Records features Christmas recordings by Newfoundland Choirs from the vinyl era! You'll hear The Choir of the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist (St. John's), The New Generation Singers (Gander), Our Lady of Mercy Glee Club (St. John's), The Conception Bay Singers (Bay Roberts), and The Holy Redeemer Church Choir (Spaniards Bay). (encore presentation – originally...
Vinyl records by Newfoundland & Labrador's pioneer recording artists.12 Dec, 2018 | 0:55:00 |
EN | CHMR FM Music Department | NewFound Records
A mixed bag of Christmas goodies featuring Newfoundland & Labrador’s pioneer recording artists. On the platter are Dave Panting, Kelly Russell, The Wiseman Brothers, Dick Nolan, Dick Gardiner, Don Jamieson and more. (encore presentation – originally aired December 23, 2017)
Vinyl records by Newfoundland & Labrador's pioneer recording artists.06 Dec, 2018 | 0:55:00 |
EN | CHMR FM Music Department | NewFound Records
A full episode of seasonal delights from the three oldest commercial Christmas LPs in the NFR library. Yesteryear’s ‘Queen of Newfoundland Country Music’ JOAN MORRISSEY does her rendition of the biggest selling Christmas single of all time; The Bell Island boy RAY MCLEAN sings a few covers of Charlie Pride numbers from the early ‘70s, and ‘The Godfather of Newfoundland...
