Today (Nov 28) in #NLMusicHistory... In 1986, Bob Hallett wrote that FIGGY DUFF is "the best traditional music band in Newfoundland."

Playlist for Mondaze 33.45.78 #vinyl #vinylrecords #records #radio program 12 Noon on #CIUT-FM 89.5 Toronto www.ciut.fm

Today (Nov 7) in #NLMusicHistory... In 1981, The Newfoundland Herald (Geoff Meeker) reviewed THE WONDERFUL GRAND BAND's LP "Living In A Fog". Meeker said "This is a class 'A' product and any complaints are minor. Congratulations to the WGB." @spencercrewe.bsky.social @chmrfm.bsky.social

Today (Nov 4) in #NLMusicHistory... In 1972, RCA published a list of their best selling country albums in Canada. Arists included Dolly Parton, Charlie Pride, Waylon Jennings, Porter Wagner, & others. What Corner Brook, NL artist outsold them all? @bernicecb.bsky.social @hurtinforreal.bsky.social

Jammin' with Tom #stompinTomConnors circa 2009

Tomorrow (Nov 1) on NFRRH, NL records that dropped 50 yrs ago (1975 Part 2 of 3) This week we continue to check out NL recordings that are celebrating their 50th birthday this year. Noon NT @chmrfm.bsky.social & www.chmr.ca @hurtinforreal.bsky.social @chmrfm.bsky.social @geoffmeeker.bsky.social

Today (Oct 26) in #NLMusicHistory... In 1955, The Evening Telegram ran a poetic ad for a Hallowe'en Dance at St. Mary's Parish Hall. Music by HAROLD LAFOSSE. If you had to rhyme sock with clock, what would you come up with?

Today (Oct 25) in #NLMusicHistory... In 1980, The Newfoundland Herald reported that "Two Old Hands" (ROY PENNEY & CHARLIE CROCKER) had formed a "Hot New Country Duo". @hurtinforreal.bsky.social @seanwmurray.bsky.social @sconjin.bsky.social @spencercrewe.bsky.social

Today (Oct 24) in #NLMusicHistory... In 1975, The Daily News reported that BRIAN MACLEOD had released his first single, "Come By Chance"/"Can's Do Anymore". This was before he joined the bands Chilliwack & Headpins & became "Too Loud" MacLeod!

Today (Oct 22) in #NLMusicHistory... In 1972, VOCM-590 Radio & The St. John’s Rotary Club sponsored GOLD RECORD NIGHT in St. John’s. PREMIER FRANK MOORES presented a Gold Record to DICK NOLAN. The sale of Dick's album "Fisherman’s Boy" had exceded 100,000 in just a few months!!!! SPECTACULAR!

Today (Oct 21 in #NLMusicHistory... In 1972, RPM Weekly advertised the movie "The Rowdyman" which starred Newfoundland's GORDON PINSENT. The ad also promoted Robbie McDougall's "Love Theme From The Rowdyman". The song charted for 14 weeks on RPM's Middle of the Road Chart, peaking at #1!

Today (Oct 20) in #NLMusicHistory... In 1965, The Evening Telegram reported that The KEATNIKS had cut an album. It was NL's first pop/rock LP. "That's My Girl", the single, "rose to the top of the music charts from coast-to-coast in Canada, as well as in the United States, Europe, and Australia".

33.45.78 #playlist for Monday Oct 20 Noon ET (At 12:31 it will be my birthday) Theme for hr 1 is the Feel of things #vinylrecords #vinyl #radio #albums mostly from vinyl live feed from www.ciut.fm or just open your radio to 89.5 FM Toronto (Kitchener to Cobourg / Buffalo to Barrie)

Today (Oct 17) in #NLMusicHistory... In 1969 The St. John's Folk Arts Council advertised an "Old Time Soiree" with "waltzs, reels, polkas, lancers etc." Guess what's for supper! Tickets: $4.00 double but "don't delay as the number of tickets is restricted to allow plenty of room for dancing."

On Hurtin For Real #1178... it's all RODEO songs. We welcome @vincentneilemerso.bsky.social @indiaramey.bsky.social @corblund.bsky.social #ChrisLedoux #VernGosdin #CharlieMarie #FredEaglesmith + a whole lot more... Join us at hurtinforreal.com any time, friends... #HurtinForReal #Rodeo 🐃🎶

Okay, a little about me... I have a radio show on the internet. Called Hurtin For Real. You'll hear good country music. Once a week. Done it since 2002. Can be found at hurtinforreal.com. Theme shows. That's about it. The pic is of me. Leadline Champion 1976.

Today (Oct 10) in #NLMusicHistory... It's 1969, and Bowrings Downtown has a special offer. They're selling NL superstars' LPs on the Arc Label for $1.99... in STEREO no less! @hurtinforreal.bsky.social @sconjin.bsky.social @lindahickey.bsky.social @334578.bsky.social #DickNolan #HarryHibbs

Tomorrow (Oct 11) on NFRRH... A tribute to NL drummer RODDY LEPRIEUR (aka RODDY LEE) who passed on September 25. Roddy kept the beat for many Canadian recording artists including Harry Hibbs, Dick Nolan, Eastwind, and The Carlton Showband. @hurtinforreal.bsky.social @davidmcphersonca.bsky.social

Today (Oct 9) in #NLMusicHistory.... In 1971, Corner Brook's Western Star reported that The Caribou Club in Toronto carried "the gospel of traditional Newfoundland music, food and fun". @bernicecb.bsky.social @accordionbruce.bsky.social @spencercrewe.bsky.social @geoffmeeker.bsky.social

If you'd like to help me clear out my studio I'd like to help you fill your kitchen with new pots! This Saturday (one day only, 10am to 3pm) is my annual seconds sale, where you can get oddities, experiments, demo pieces, discontinued items, and imperfections for half price or better. #pottery

The Playlist for 33.45.78 Monday at NOON ET CIUT-FM 89.5 Toronto www.ciut.fm for live feed Some #HankWilliams and the #Newbeats with bread and butter Nevermind butter - we mind the better nature with...

Tomorrow, Saturday on my other show Radio Recall at 11 a.m. our special guest is Marita Hollo who started her career in broadcasting at CIUT and is still in the game. If you love radio, this shows for you

Tomorrow (Oct 4) on NFRRH... NL drummer TED DOYLE was a good friend to NFR. He recently passed & we honour him by spinning some of his records, including a 3 min. drum solo! Plus, MARY LOU COLLINS sings to Joe Smallwood. Lots more too! Airs first Oct 4 at Noon NT on CHMR 93.5 FM & www.chmr.ca

33.45.78 Playlist for Monday Noon ET #ciut-fm 89.5 Toronto live feed from www.ciut.fm First hour - About Children (not childrens songs!) plus a new edition of Vintage Voices Second hour - Mostly Dees - check 'em out mostly #vinyl #vinylrecords #albums

TODAY (SEP 27), a Tribute to SANDY MORRIS who has been entertaining NLers for 60 years!!! And he's still going flat out! Noon NT on CHMR 93.5 FM in St. John's and www.chmr.ca. For all stations and airtimes go to the Schedule Page at www.newfoundrecords.ca @chmrfm.bsky.social

Tomorrow (Sep 27), NFR salutes SANDY MORRIS on his 60 years as a performing musician, beginning with his first gig at Brother Rice High School, St. John's NL in 1965! Airs first at Noon NT on MUN Radio 93.5 FM in St. John's and www.chmr.ca on the Internet. @chmrfm.bsky.social #SandyMorris

Saturday (Sep 27), NFR salutes SANDY MORRIS on his 60 years as a performing musician. Airs first at Noon NT on CHMR 93.5 FM & chmr.ca. @sconjin.bsky.social @seanwmurray.bsky.social @ianfostermusic.bsky.social @rphowse.bsky.social @chmrfm.bsky.social @adamfwalsh.bsky.social @334578.bsky.social

Mondaze Playlist for 33.45.78 #vinyl #vinylrecords Radio Show CIUT-FM 89.5 University of Toronto Hour 1 - The Roses Hour 2 - Louisiana Blues #RIP Ellis Coles / Aunt Martha's actual home

Today (Sep 19) in #NLMusicHistory... In 1970, Columbia Records ran a full page ad for SULLIVAN'S GYPSIES in Canada's national music industry magazine, RPM Weekly. I'm not sure, but I think I'm seeing all three members of RYAN'S FANCY ... Dermot O'Rielly, Fergus O'Byrne, and Denis Ryan.

Tomorrow (Sep 20) on NFRRH... A tribute to two NL music legends who recently passed - Dr. Donald F. Cook & Ellis Coles. Airs first @chmrfm.bsky.social at Noon NT Saturday in St. Johns & www.chmr.ca everywhere. For a schedule of all stations go to www.newfoundrecords.ca. @sconjin.bsky.social

Paylist for 33.45.78 Monday at Noon ET on #ciut.fm 89.5 Toronto www.ciut.fm for live feed Songs with Heart

Today (Sep 13) on NFR… Music by some of NL’s greatest singer/songwriters/recording artists from yesteryear. How many of these have you heard? Debuts on CHMR 93.5 FM & www.chmr.ca at Noon NT. (Encore of Ep. 376)

Playlist for Mondaze ed of 33.45.78 noon ET live on #ciut-fm 89.5 FM Toronto We lost a Turtle #RIP #MarkVolman aka The Phlorescent Leech or #Flo

Today(Sept. 6) on NewFoundRecords... We kick-off our season with a tribute to Corner Brook guitarist ROY PENNEY who passed in June. Noon NT on CHMR 93.5 FM in St. John's, NL & www.chmr.ca. For all stations & airtimes go to www.newfoundrecords.ca @davidmcphersonca.bsky.social @sconjin.bsky.social

Tomorrow (Sep 6) on NewFoundRecords... We kick-off our season with a tribute to Corner Brook’s guitarist, ROY PENNEY, who passed in June. Roy was highly regarded as an exceptional country guitarist among fans and musicians especially during the 1960s, ‘70s, and beyond. @bernicecb.bsky.social

Today (Sep 2) in #NLMusicHistory... In 1992 EMILE BENOIT, one of Newfoundland and Labrador's most celebrated fiddlers & composers, passed on. Emile Benoit's achievements have been recognized by many including Memorial University which conferred an honourary Doctorate degree.

Today (Aug 31) in #NLMusicHistory... In 1955 The Evening Telegram published a letter to the editor pointing to the need for local songs. He referenced the lyrics to a song which The Telegram published on Aug 4 about legendary Newfoundland Captain Bob Bartlett.

Today (Aug 30) in #NLMusicHistory... In 1978, The Newfoundland Herald featured an article on singer, songwriter, and musician CHRIS HENNESSY. After spending a few years with the SONS OF ERIN, he was preparing to launch a solo career with his first album in the works.

Today (Aug 29) in #NLMusicHistory... In 1966, Newfoundland & Labrador's first "Come Home Year", RPM Weekly noted that BERT CUFF's "Island of Newfoundland" (aka "Cold Canadian Waters") and DICK NOLAN's "I'se The B'y" were regional hits. @spencercrewe.bsky.social @sconjin.bsky.social

Today (Aug 28) in #NLMusicHistory... So how popular was Trout River's ROY PAYNE in 1976? Well, an ad by RCA Records in Canada's music industry magazine, RPM Weekly, had him right up there with Waylon Jennings, Jefferson Starship, Tony Bennett. and KC & The Sunshine Band to name a few!

Today (Apr 27) in #NLMusicHistory... In 2022 singer/songwriter/bass player DEREK PELLEY passed away. His bands included RED ISLAND & FIGGY DUFF. He also released a cassette tape of original songs - "Near Life Experience". @seanwmurray.bsky.social @sconjin.bsky.social @nlliveevents.bsky.social

Today (Aug 26) in #NLMusicHistory... In 1972 Canada's music industry magazine RPM Weekly featured an ad announcing that NL's JERRY ELI was extending his run for a 20th week at Toronto's After Hours Club, The Matador! Does anyone happen to know where Jerry is today? @davidmcphersonca.bsky.social

Today (Aug 25) in #NLMusicHistory... In 1971 The Daily News advertised that America country music superstar GEORGE HAMILTON IV would play the St. John's Arts & Culture Centre. Newfoundland's child singing sensation BONNIE LOU NOLAN and her father DICK NOLAN would open for him!

Playlist for 33.45.78 Monday Noon ET on #CIUT Toronto 89.5 www.ciut.fm for live feed Theme - Storms B4 Rainbows #vinyl #vinylrecords #records #albums #rainbows #storms

Today (Aug 24) in #NLMusicHistory... In 1985, Geoff Meeker in The Newfoundland Herald wrote that Newfoundland entertainers were participating in benefit concerts and recordings to raise money for famine relief in Africa.

Today (Aug 23) in #NLMusicHistory... In 1967 The Evening Telegram, St. John's NL, profiled one of Newfoundland & Labrador's most belove rock bands - THE DU-CATS! @seanwmurray.bsky.social @sconjin.bsky.social @rphowse.bsky.social @334578.bsky.social

Today (Aug 22) in #NLMusicHistory... In 1950 "The One Man Band From Newfoundland", A. FRANK WILLIS was born. He's best known for his song "Take Me As I Am" which listeners of VOCM selected as the #1 country hit of 1978. In 1979, he graced the cover of the NF Herald! Happy Heavenly 75th Frank.

Today (Aug 21) in #NLMusicHistory... In 1971, an ad in RPM Weekly promoted TERRY HYNES' single "Crazy Lover from Newfoundland".

Today (Aug 20) in #NLMusicHistory... In 1945 singer/songwriter/musician EDDIE COFFEY was born. Eddie may be best known for his rendition of "Sweet Forget Me Not" & for his own composition "Grey Foggy Day". He's celebrating his 80th at Broderick's Pub, George Street St. John's NL (See Poster)!

Today (Aug 19) in #NLMusicHistory... In 1972 VOCM's John Murphy said the station's success is due to "the community spirit prevalent in the station's programming". An example is its promotion of DICK NOLAN's monster hit "Aunt Martha's Sheep" from the album "Fisherman's Boy". @vocmnews.bsky.social