Tell the Band to Go Home

06/18/2026

It's been 10 years since we lost the great Paul MacLeod. It's kind of hard to believe that it's been that long but it's also hard to believe that it hasn't been longer. His absence is felt far and wide. Fortunately, we have great music and memories.

Check out the episode of Fly with your Shadow that I put together to commemorate the fifth anniversary of his death. I still think it's a good one.

Of course, I still highly recommend the music. Bandcamp is the best source.

06/14/2026

Episode 1140

It's time to jump in the time machine once again and set it back 30 years to 1996 for some musical highlights and memories of a really interesting year in music and live shows!

Podcast available now from all of the best providers, at tellthebandtogohome .com and in the link in the comments.

06/07/2026

TTBTGH Episode 1139

Technological difficulties derailed the first hour or so, but we made the best of it with some classics on CD before getting the train back on the track for some new releases, podcast recommendations, exciting upcoming shows, and more!

available from better podcast platforms & providers, and tellthebandtogohome dot com

06/01/2026

TTBTGH ep. 1138

Memories and disappointments of another amazing but under-attended show, songs & names too close for comfort, new music, upcoming shows, and lamented local bands.

Available now from better podcast providers, podbean, or at the ol' dot com.

Photo stolen from T&A Garage

05/25/2026

Tell the Band to Go Home Episode 1137

Highlights of a great David Essig Music / D. Rangers show, new music, can-rock bangers, upcoming shows featuring Carter Felker and Odds, and we dive into head Odd Craig Northey's extensive career!

Tell the Band to Go Home is available from most podcast providers

05/04/2026

Episode 1135

Some songs and love for our Pledge-O-Rama donors today, new music and a re-release, and we send some love and support out to John Showman, who's recovering from a rather nasty accident. We dug into the many, many albums and projects that he's contributed his voice and outstanding fiddle to.

Episode #1135 Some songs and love for our Pledge-O-Rama donors today, new music and a re-release, and we send some love and support out to John Showman, who’s recovering from a rather nasty a…

04/27/2026

Episode 1134

It's Pledge-O-Rama time again, your opportunity to show your support and encouragement for everything that UMFM does for our community and all that it represents. One week a year we seek a little support in order to help the station survive in an uncertain world and to take on some special projects. We sure would love to hear from you! Tell the Band to Go Home listeners have been especially generous in the past so we're hoping for another strong showing this year. On today's show, we heard some rockin' classics, some new music, and we welcomed some next-generation budding programmers, Austin, Joshua, and Mishka.

Episode #1134 It’s Pledge-O-Rama time again, your opportunity to show your support and encouragement for everything that UMFM does for our community and all that it represents. One week a yea…

04/26/2026

Yesterday on UMFM I had the honour of hosting a show in memory of our dearly departed friend John Nelson Prentice and his long-running show Planet Mainstage. I was joined by John's wife Lynn McLean as well as special guests/performers:

Leonard Podolak (The Duhks / Home Routes/Chemin Chez Nous)
Keri Latimer (Leaf Rapids / óFukami)
Devin Latimer (Trout Forest Music Festival)

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