Sound of the Kootenays - Episode 10

The Hillties  (Craig Beauchamp & Sam Matthews)

The Hillties are a 6 piece funk/rock/reggae/jam band from Nelson BC.  They are about to release their new album titled Sunshine on April 20.  To celebrate the release of the album there was a tour booked across British Columbia and Alberta, but in the wake of the Coronavirus pandemic, the tour has been cancelled. 
I spoke with Craig Beauchamp (Ukulele) and Sam Matthews (Guitar) in February as plans for the tour were being confirmed and final preparations were being made for the albums release. 
We also caught up for a follow up conversation after many of he tour dates were cancelled to chat about the new strategy for releasing the album and what the future looks like,

For more information check out:
www.thehillties.com
And the Hillties social media:
Facebook
Instagram
Twitter


Track Listing (in order of appearance)   

(Intro) - Deep Valley - Groove #??  9.6.12

On and On (The Hillties - Sunshine, 2020)
Intro (The Hillties - Sunshine, 2020)
Smoke - Hawksley Workman cover (The Hillties - Sunshine, 2020)
Hocus Pocus - (The Hillties - Sunshine, 2020)

This episode is sponsored in part by Sincerity Sound Studios in the beautiful Slocan Valley.

Total Running Time: 1:30:31

Sound of the Kootenays - Episode 9

Adham Shaikh

Adham is a Slocan Valley based electronic music producer who has been blending the sounds of many cultures into his vibey grooves since the early nineties.  He's traveled around the world performing and recording with some of the most interesting and diverse musicians across a multitude of genres. He is also the owner/producer/engineer at Sonicturtle Studios in Slocan BC where he records and produces music for artists of all styles.

For more information check out:
www.adhamshaikh.com
www.sonicturtle.com

Track Listing (in order of appearance)

(Intro/Outro) - Deep Valley - The Big 48 (unreleased)

I Dream [Chill Mix] - (Video - 2018)
Sufi Spin - (Essence - 2002)
Gathering Storm (Turtle Island Dub) - (Buckman Coe Gathering Storm - 2019)
Interstellar Dub - (Monkeydragon - 2019)
Deep Dream Meme - (Collectivity 2006)
No Time Steppers Dub - (Sub Dubs Vol. 1 - 2017)

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This episode is sponsored in part by Sincerity Sound Studios in the beautiful Slocan Valley.

*More information including Photos, Videos, and Links to artist websites and music available at  www.AlWoodman.com

Total Running Time: 1:53:48

Sound of the Kootenays - Episode 8

Bennu St. Clair

Al catches up with Bennu St. Clair at Sincerity Sound Studio as she's wrapping up the recording/mixing sessions for her debut single "People of The Earth".  Co-Produced with Barry Jones, this song is her urgent transmission for change.  Bennu opens up wide and talks about the writing of the song, the studio process, collaborating with new people, as well as her personal struggles and how they've translated into this beautiful and inspiring song.

Following our conversation, you will hear the broadcast debut of the finished mastered version's of "People of The Earth"

It is available now on most major online music platforms!

Watch the Official Video for the song.
Support Bennu St. Clair and her music via Patreon.


*More information including Photos, Videos, Updates and Links to artist websites and music available at: 
www.AlWoodman.com

Total Running Time: 28:50