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https://linktr.ee/thesoundcafe " DebO - DebO and Rattletrap ( USA )

Blues and Roots Radio is a multi award winning global online broadcasting network based in Port Credit, Ontario, Canada and Melbourne, Victoria, Australia with hubs in the UK, Ireland and the USA playing the best Independent artists 24 / 7 https://www.bluesandrootsradio.com/ways-to-listen

Over 50 shows are housed on our network from around the world of which a vast majority are produced exclusiv

ely for us playing Blues, Soul, R&B, Americana, Alt Country, Bluegrass, Celtic, Folk, Roots and everything in between.

“ Blues And Roots Radio plays an important part in connecting the independent musician with their audience - and I see this both as a musician and a broadcaster. The network delivers finely crafted programmes to an audience who are not casual listeners but dedicated music fans, each one of them passionate about the folk, blues or roots music that they love and look to the network to deliver. As a radio broadcaster it means a lot to me to realise that I am reaching people with the same love of the music as me, and also as an independent musician the opportunity to have my music heard and appreciated, and connect with people worldwide is invaluable. The fast-growing listenership of Blues And Roots Radio is significant and is well served by the station and its programmes - shows that you would not find on traditional commercial or network radio, and in the post-big label music industry its role will become ever more crucial to the independent musician.”
— Paul Long, Producer, Musician, Broadcaster

" Blues and Roots Radio reminds me of my youth – when the pirate stations broadcast whatever the hell they liked and challenged the status quo with non-mainstream music. Contemporary music would not be what it is today without those who look beyond the big money for their musical kick. For better or worse, I have always lived on the edges of the mainstream and I am grateful to the likes of Stevie Connor and Blues and Roots Radio for finding another way to celebrate the beautiful underdogs " - ​Stephen Fearing ( Canada )
​Blackie & The Rodeo Kings, Singer / Songwriter / Producer

" Blues & Roots Radio's tag line is " The Voice of the Artist, " and the station is true to its promise. In a world where the medium has more often than not sought to eclipse the message, The Team make it their business to ensure that both the message of music and its messengers arrive safe and sound in homes around the world. This is a radio station run by folks with enthusiasm, generosity, determination, good humour, and - above all - integrity. In short, they're in it for the long haul, and for the right reasons " - Andrea England ( Canada ) Singer / Songwriter, Lemonade Factory Music

“Stevie Connor and his passionate team have done an outstanding job in providing a platform for both independent and signed artists to gain increased international radio exposure. Blues and Roots radio has greatly aided me with my album of the week promotion through a broadened fan base.” Ben J. Carter, Guitarist, Singer / Songwriter ( Australia )

" We could not have done without the support of Blues and Roots Radio, a phenomenally successful platform for artists to promote their music worldwide " Oka Vanga ( UK )

" I cannot thank Blues & Roots Radio enough for their sincere interest in my music. My first impression of their quality, far reaching, website was upheld by their gracious service, and rapid ex*****on of their promotional services. Independent artists now have a splendid resource to turn toward for worldwide exposure of their precious musical endeavors !

21/09/2025

Saxophonist and multi-instrumentalist David Cultura, whose debut album, Cultura, released on Devon Allman’s Create Records, is less a collection of songs than a sweeping invitation

21/09/2025

Captivating vocals with exciting genre-crossing music has placed Sudanese-Italian singer-songwriter, Amira Kheir firmly on the international global music stage

14/09/2025

Now, a new era is about to begin at The Moonshine Café. Out of the ashes, the phoenix rises.

13/09/2025

The seeds for the new album were planted in 2020, when a Netflix series featured one of Peyoti For President’s songs.

13/09/2025

There are artists who chase trends, and then there are artists who bend them into something entirely new, that's Ink

10/09/2025

YOU NEVER KNOW WHO YOU MIGHT SEE/STORY TIME!

Erin here. This photo features (L-RStevie ConnororThe Sound Cafefe), myself, and Teddy Leonard. It’s a nice photo, and I’d like to tell everyone what happened just a moment before it was taken….

Teddy and I showed up at our appropriate stage location, and the moment our gear was placed on the stage, I took out my phone and sent a message to Stevie, letting him know I was on site, in hopes that we might have the chance to run into each other…. About 1 minute later, there he was, so the natural assumption was that he heard a notification on his phone and came over. Makes sense, given the circumstances, right? We chatted for a few minutes before I mentioned that he must have been nearby when my message came. Stevie, likely confused by what I was saying, said something that tipped me off - he had not seen my message! I whip out my phone and say “Stevie - this is unreal. Look at this!”, and showed him my message (with the time signature being only a couple of minutes old). What’s the saying? Great minds think alike. I’m pretty sure the smile on my face in this photo is the residual amazement that we were thinking the same thing at the same time with no prompt whatsoever. Love it when that stuff happens! 🙂

Not long after, Ken Wallis (President of The Escarpment Blues Society ) drops by. Ken and I have known each other for years, and worked on many projects together.

That kind of thing happened about 8-9 times the day this photo was taken - including running into a fellow musician from WAY back named Khaled, who wasn’t there as a performer but with his family to enjoy the festival. It was a trip to see Khaled in a different way - we literally only know each other via music, from a way different town, and music was everything in life the last time I saw him. It was great to see him, meet his kid, and catch up years later. 🤯 Ran into Pam Beatson (who is one of the ‘Blues Mamas’ that have been attending live Blues shows for YEARS) after about a 10 year hiatus from running into each other. She was with fellow ‘Blues Mama’ Cindy, and it kept our streak of seeing each other at Erin McCallum Music shows for 22 years (and counting!) going strong. Fans from the Erin McCallum Music page were there too - it’s always nice to be able to say hi in person…after all, the community here is so solid, it feels like some of us who haven’t met are friends just the same. 🙂 Photgrapher extraordinaire Nick Harding stopped by too - he’s another person who I’ve been seeing on the road for many years. If you like the live music photos on this page, there’s a good chance that his watermark is on them. It’s always a better show when Nick is in the house. The list goes on too….

I could mention more, but I’ll keep this post within some kind of reading limit before it turns into a novel. lol. If you were there…thank you for coming. THIS is just one of the great things about live music - it brings people together. 🙂

09/09/2025

The Sound Café was born from the same spirit that powered Blues & Roots Radio—a belief that music has the power to connect people across borders

08/09/2025

The Sound Cafe Founder, Stevie Connor, caught up with Corey Lueck of The Smoke Wagon Blues Band, at the Southside Shuffle in Port Credit 🎶🔥

Formed in 1996, this Southern Ontario powerhouse is celebrated for their rich blend of classic blues, R&B, soul, funk, and Canadian storytelling. Over more than two decades, they’ve graced festival stages, earned international radio play, and released multiple award-winning albums — including the Maple Blues and Independent Blues Award-winning The Ballad of Albert Johnson and Cigar Store.

With Corey’s whisky-stained soul vocals and harmonica at the helm, backed by a tight rhythm section and horns, The Smoke Wagon Blues Band delivers an unforgettable, authentic blues experience.

Check them out ...
https://smokewagonbluesband.com/home

08/09/2025

The Sound Cafe Founder/Editor, Stevie Connor, caught up with our exclusive monthly columnist Erin McCallum (Behind The Curtain) at this year’s Southside Shuffle in Port Credit 🎶

Erin lit up the stage performing alongside JUNO winner Teddy Leonard (Fathead, The Maple Blues Band, The Hog Town All Stars) 🔥🎸

What an afternoon of world-class blues and community spirit! 💙



Erin McCallum Music Erin McCallum

08/09/2025

A special moment at the Port Credit Southside Shuffle 🎶✨

Pictured here are some of the incredible people behind The Sound Café in Canada... From left to right:

Stevie Connor – Founder/Editor
Anne Connor – Contributor of articles on Global Music 🌍
Erin McCallum - Exclusive monthly columnist (Behind The Curtain)
Ken Wallis – Contributor of articles on Canadian Blues

So good to have everyone together in one place, celebrating music and community.

Extra highlight: Erin took the stage alongside JUNO winner Teddy Leonard (Fathead, The Maple Blues Band, The Hog Town All Stars) 🔥🎸

This is what The Sound Café is all about – bringing people and music together. ❤️

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Big thanks to the Tim Horton's Southside Shuffle for having us along to cover this years festival.



Stevie Connor Erin McCallum Music BluesSource Canada

07/09/2025

The Sound Cafe is very proud to have emerged from the multi award-winning platform, Blues and Roots Radio. 🌍 We’re equally proud to be based in the vibrant community of Port Credit — known as the entertainment district of Mississauga and often called “The Gem of Mississauga.”

Founded by Stevie Connor, The Sound Café has become a global hub for music lovers, offering in-depth artist interviews, thoughtful album reviews, and international music news. Since its launch, the platform has connected musicians and audiences across borders, celebrating diversity in sound and storytelling. 🌐✨

Stevie himself is a Scottish-born polymath of the music world: a gifted musician, composer, recording artist, journalist, and author. He is also the visionary who created the schedule at Blues & Roots Radio in 2012, which quickly gained international acclaim.

Over the years, Stevie has been selected as a juror for the JUNO Awards, the Canadian Folk Music Awards, and the Maple Blues Awards. Today, he continues to pour his passion into The Sound Café, keeping the spirit of community, creativity, and global connection alive, and is very proud to call Port Credit, home !

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