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Backstage PassSKYDIGGERS DREAMS & SECOND CHANCESThis week, Episode 61, Skydiggers on their incredible new album 'Dreams & Second Chances'
Andy Maize and Josh Finlayson join me to discuss their new album and more. For my part, this is a powerful new set of songs perfectly in tune with the times and the creative energies of this legendary band.
Iconic songwriter Harlan Howard believed that songs exist in the air all around us. That’s how these new Skydiggers songs began — in the air. There were no charts given in advance. There were no tunes that were road-tested.
It began with some off days...2025-06-1000 min
the Radical FabulatoriumAndy Maize & Josh Finlayson | SkydiggersOn today's episode I welcome Andy Maize & Josh Finlayson from Skydiggers into the Radical Fabulatorium.Skydiggers new album, Dreams & Second Chances, is out now!Check out the band here:https://skydiggers.com/The Radical Fabulatorium:https://www.patreon.com/theradfabhttps://www.instagram.com/theradfabhttps://www.twitter.com/theradfabhttps://www.facebook.com/theradfabhttps://www.johnadamian.comhttps://www.theradfab.com#newalbum #skydiggers #bathouse #interview #newbrunswickcanada #theradfab #podcast #theradicalfabulatorium #local1073fm #localfm #saintjohnnb #guitarist2025-06-0352 min
RefolkusTalking Publicity with Beth CavanaghIn this week’s episode, Rosalyn chats with music publicist Beth Cavanagh about the evolving world of music publicity. They dive into what makes an artist bio stand out, how to build strong media and fan relationships, and why realistic goals and patience are essential for long-term success. Beth also shares actionable tips for artists looking to promote themselves more effectively and insight into how a publicist’s role continues to shift in today’s industry.Be sure to check out ‘A Banjoist’s Guide To Marketing with Chris Coole’, a Refolkus episode from the archives that is a great c...2025-05-2838 min
New Music This WeekMay 22, 2025It...May...be cold outside, but NewMusicThisWeek has the hot new tracks to keep you warm:Buzz Hummer, The Haptics, Skydiggers, RETRO KINGS, Kurtys Kidd, J. MannEvery Thursday at 2pm on Amherst Island Radio 101.3 FMThanks for tuning in!2025-05-2226 min
Employee of the Myth26 - Andy and Josh: Song by Song"There's a certain level where Josh and I are the bosses, but musically, we're all equal." - Andy MaizeAndy Maize and Josh Finlayson are two of the founding members of Skydiggers.Some 35 years into their musical journey, and on the eve of the release of the band's 20th studio offering, the 14-song Dreams and Second Chances, Josh and Andy offer a rare glimpse into their always-evolving creative process, the role of their band mates in that process, and a few of the reasons why their creative partnership thrives as never before.With...2025-05-061h 25
Employee of the Myth25 - Noel Webb: Actual Intelligence"Always having an open door to the success of other people - that's what Andy and Josh do in Canada...it's so beautiful". — Noel WebbThe longest serving drummer of Skydiggers, Noel Webb is celebrating 20 years with the band, and now considers them "family". He says playing with the band is like "having dinner together". Born in Birmingham, England, Noel's attraction to the drums started at a very early age, when he would run in the back yard wielding a stick, banging on random (inanimate) objects, and keeping time with the radio hits of the day...2025-04-2930 min
Employee of the Myth24 - Derrick Brady Is My Friend"With Andy and Josh, it was - 'you're part of the band'. I still remember one of the early shows, Andy said at the end of the show on the microphone - 'we are all Skydiggers'. That resonated with me. So, [they were not only] very welcoming, but they gave us a lot of latitude—everyone—to do what they needed to do". — Derrick BradyA mainstay of the Skydiggers sound for 12 or so years now, Derrick Brady was offered the bass seat after the departure of the much-loved Ron Macey (Skydiggers' original bass player). Those were not ea...2025-04-2236 min
Music BuddyJoão Carvalho - The EqualizerWhat, exactly, is mastering? Is it a potion? A spell? A hoax? The truth is, it's a subtle and precise art, and a key element of quality music production. It is music's "x-factor", its "special sauce". Despite often being perceived as some kind of magic, mastering is, in fact, very real, as are the people who do it for a living. Case in point, Grammy-nominated and Juno Award-winning mastering engineer João Carvalho. João is the founder of João Carvalho Mastering, and co-owner of Revolution Recording in Toronto, Canada. Designed by Martin Pilchner, João's maste...2025-04-1954 min
Employee of the Myth23 - Michael Johnston: Future Blue Jays Organist"It's lovely to think of being able to walk into a situation with 20 years of hindsight now...I really felt a part of it...I was able to bring my own ideas, right from the start" — Michael Johnston20 years ago, keyboardist/songwriter Michael Johnston was—like so many of us—a Skydiggers fan. However, being a sideman in one of his favourite bands hadn't occured to him, since—at that point—he was performing his own material and working mostly as a solo artist under his own name. Then one day Andy and Josh asked him to sit in for...2025-04-1539 min
El hombre que mató a Liberty ValanceLet me enjoy for a while#08 by Luvi ONeOctaba entrega de Let me enjoy a while de Luvi ONe emitida el 12 de abril de 2025 en Radio Torre-Pacheco en la frecuencia 87.7 y on-line en www.radiotorrepacheco.es.
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WILLIE NILE - THE DAY THE EARTH STOOD STILL # PHIL SEYMOR - BABY ITS YOU # 54-50 - LOST AND LAZY # QUIET HOLLERS - AVIATOR SHADES # THE JAYHAWKS - SAVE IT FOR A RAINY DAY # GRIFFIN HOUSE - A PAINTING BY HIERONYMUS BOSH # GREAT LAKE SWIMMERS - PULING ON A LINE # FRUITION - MOUNTAIN ANNIE # WILCO - SOLDIER CHILD # RAY LAMONTAGNE - STRONG ENOUG # SAM ROBERTS BAND - TAKE M...2025-04-131h 13
Employee of the Myth22 - Aaron Comeau: Adding Colour"In Skydiggers, I can really be myself...there's a lot of trust" — Aaron ComeauGuitarist Aaron Comeau can't really pinpoint a time when he was officially in the band, but one day he got up to guest at the annual Christmas show, and—as he puts it—he "never left the stage". A multi-instrumentalist, singer/songwriter and producer in his own right, Comeau comes by his musical talents honestly: his mother is a piano teacher and taught him how to play from an early age, and his grandfather played clarinet and violin. Aaron's natural curiosity and musi...2025-04-0840 min
Employee of the Myth21 - Jessy Bell Smith: Jessy Chimes In 🎵"I'm so lucky. It's like a fever dream sometimes." — Jessy Bell Smith Singer-songwriter Jessy Bell Smith is ever grateful, and continually in awe of being a Skydigger. In this interview, Jessy's love and respect for her bandmates, her gratitude for the music, and her deep dedication to the songs comes shining through. For almost 20 years, Jessy has been gracing the Skydiggers lineup, adding feminine warmth, spirit, and soul to the well-honed roots rock foundations of the band. Jessy's presence is joyful and compelling; her voice is dynamic and rich. Since 2009 (or so), she has sung and...2025-04-0133 min
The Tragically Hip Top Forty CountdownThe Tragically Hip Top Forty Countdown: Song Twenty-Nine - Dan from OttawaThe Tragically Hip Top Forty Countdown: Song Twenty-Nine – Dan from OttawaHey, it’s jD — and this week we’re plugging in and tuning up with Dan from Ottawa: longtime Hip fan, frontman of Little Bones (a Tragically Hip tribute band), and the kind of guy who once played a New Year’s Eve gig opposite Skydiggers and still showed up early for load-in.Dan’s hipstory takes us back to the early ’90s — garage band jams, cassette tapes passed around like sacred texts, and the moment a slide guitar lick changed the trajectory of hi...2025-03-2444 min
Music BuddyAnne Lindsay - In Fine FiddleMulti-award-winning instrumentalist, singer, recording artist and composer, Anne Lindsay is celebrating many things this year: 60 years as a violinist, 50 years as a professional musician, and the launch of her brand new album, Soloworks 2. Described as "chamber folk music for solo violin and nyckelharpa", Soloworks 2 is dedicated to St Anne’s Anglican Church in Toronto where it was recorded in November 2021, during the global pandemic. In June 2024, St. Anne's suffered a devastating fire, and all that remains of this historic Canadian cultural gem are parts of the exterior walls. Learn more about St. Anne's Church at saintanne.ca.2025-03-1455 minRefolkusEconomic Resiliency in Canada's Independent Music Sector with Andrew CashIn this week's episode, we chat with Andrew Cash, President and CEO of the Canadian Independent Music Association (CIMA). Rosalyn and Andrew discuss CIMA’s role in advocating for the Canadian independent music sector and the impact of Bill C-11. They also dive into the current political landscape affecting artists, emphasizing the importance of supporting Canadian artists and the need for a stable environment for the music industry. Andrew also highlights the upcoming events including CIMA's 50th anniversary celebrations and the Make It Music Conference, which focuses on the future of the Canadian music industry.Fin...2025-03-1227 min
Employee of the Myth20 - A Christmas StoryIn this special episode, you'll hear from all the current members of this beloved Canadian roots rock ensemble. In order of appearance, Andy Maize, Jessy Bell Smith, Noel Webb, Josh Finlayson, Derrick Brady, Aaron Comeau and Michael Johnston offer thoughts, highlights, and fond remembrances of the annual Skydiggers Christmas Show - a much-celebrated seasonal highlight in Toronto, Ontario. The tradition continues! - the next Skydiggers' Christmas show is Saturday, Dec 21, 2024 at The Danforth Music Hall. Tickets available here.This episode was recorded in October, 2024 at The Tragically Hip's Bathouse Studio, during the Skydiggers' recording session...2024-12-161h 04
Georgian Bay RootsGeorgian Bay Roots # 426 December 1st, 2024 (With Lloyd)This is Episode 426 of Georgian Bay Roots Radio, hosted by Lloyd Lemon that was released on December 15, 2024. Episode 426 is sponsored by The Georgian Bay Folk Society.
In this episode Lloyd bids farewell to this adventure of being a volunteer radio host with a set list to recognize artists from Summerfolk past and future (Summerfolk 50) and to also have a nod to the holiday season. Artists featured include: Hot Soup; Oliver Schroer & The Stewed Tomatoes; Ivan Strunin, Blackie & the Rodeo Kings; Lennie Gallant; Matt Andersen; Rick Fines; The Skydiggers; Catherine MacLellan; Danny Michel; Trout Fishing in America; and Brian Wilson.
#summerfolk...2024-12-1358 min
Georgian Bay RootsGeorgian Bay Roots #421, November 10, 2024 (with Tom)Tune in to discover Bass is Base, The Maximum Definitive, Blue Rodeo and the Cowboy Junkies' ties to Grey County, to hear new singles from JD Crosstown and Kuips, to catch up with acts in and around town (The Skydiggers, The Sadies, John Muirhead, Goddo, Victoria Yeh, JORU & Jarvis Church) and to take stock of the fact that Drew McIvor's perennial open mic at the Bruce will be wrapping up for good on Nov. 20th; get your resos now!2024-11-111h 00
The Country GoldmineShow #43/2024 - Part 2John Fullbright - Social SkillsSkydiggers - Feel You CloserShenandoah - Darned If I Don't (Danged If I Do)Monica Rizzio - Washashore CowgirlThe Eagles - Ol' 55Sugar Creek Bluegrass Band - There Is a TimeBecky Warren - Dive Bar SweetheartOlivia Harms - Neon BlueThe Grascals - I GoAsleep At The Wheel - Boot Scootin' BoogieKris Kristofferson - Me and Bobby McGeeKris Kristofferson - Loving Her Was Easier (Than Anything I'll Ever Do Again)Johnny Cash - Sunday Morning Coming DownThe Highwaymen – Highwayman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-10-2854 min
Georgian Bay RootsGBR Episode 416 Oct 6 2024 (With Lloyd)This is Episode 416 of Georgian Bay Roots Radio, hosted by Lloyd Lemon that was released on October 6, 2024. Episode 416 is sponsored by The Georgian Bay Folk Society.
In this episode Lloyd plays music from artists on Volume 1 of his wishlist for Summerfolk 50 (2025). Artists featured include: Ruthie Foster; Billy Bragg & Joe Henry; John Hammond; JD McPherson; John Gorka; Terra Spencer; Ron Sexsmith; Alan Doyle; The Skydiggers; David Myles; De Temps Antan; Sharon Shannon; Jesse Cook and Tommy Emmanuel; and Natalie MacMaster, Donnell Leahy with Rhiannon Giddens.
#summerfolk #podcast #georgianbayroots #georgianbayrootsradio #Summerfolk50 #ruthiefoster; #billybraggandjohnhenry #johnhammond #jdmcpherson #johngorka #terraspencer #ronsexsmith #alandoyle #theskydiggers #david myles...2024-10-0659 min
Georgian Bay RootsGeorgian Bay Roots Episode 412 Sept 8 2024 (With Lloyd)This is the Episode 412 of Georgian Bay Roots Radio, hosted by Lloyd Lemon that was released on September 8, 2024. Episode 412 is sponsored by The Georgian Bay Folk Society and an anonymous member of the Georgian Bay Folk Society Board.
In this episode Lloyd plays music based on his memories from Summerfolk 49 (2024). Artists featured include: Peter Karp & Sue Foley; Sass Jordan; Lennie Gallant; Daniel Schmidt; Samantha Martin & The Haggard; Terra Lightfoot; Colin Linden; The Fretless; Diyet & The Love Soldiers; The Skydiggers; Shawna Caspi; David Francey; Lloyd Spiegel; and Ruthie Foster.2024-09-0959 min
Music BuddyJim Cuddy - Anywhere Else But HomeA continuation of Episode 49 with Jim Cuddy of Blue Rodeo, this is a special live-off-the-floor recording session of Jim's song "Anywhere Else But Home" from his new solo album All The World Fades Away.Recorded by Tim Vesely at Blue Rodeo's Woodshed Studio.The band:Jim Cuddy: acoustic guitar, vocalsAndy Maize: vocalsAnne Lindsay: fiddleJane Gowan: accordionTim Vesely: bassmore info:jimcuddy.combluerodeo.comanne-lindsay.comskydiggers.comthevioletarchers.comA co-production by...2024-08-0911 min
Employee of the Myth19 - Jim Cuddy: Anywhere Else But HomeA continuation of Episode 18 with Jim Cuddy of Blue Rodeo, this is a special live-off-the-floor recording session of Jim's song "Anywhere Else But Home" from his new solo album All The World Fades Away.Recorded by Tim Vesely at Blue Rodeo's Woodshed Studio.The band:Jim Cuddy: acoustic guitar, vocalsAndy Maize: vocalsAnne Lindsay: fiddleJane Gowan: accordionTim Vesely: bassmore info:jimcuddy.combluerodeo.comanne-lindsay.comskydiggers.comthevioletarchers.comA co-production by...2024-08-0911 min
Music BuddyJim Cuddy - Appreciating the JourneyThis episode is a special co-production between Music Buddy and the Skydiggers' podcast, Employee of the Myth"Blue Rodeo were at the vanguard of creating a national movement of roots music...that really captured peoples' imaginations in the late 80s early 90s, and continues to this day" — Andy Maize"The thing about community is that there are a lot of opportunities to give...[The] Christmas show from Skydiggers always feels like a gift... like [they're] doing this as an offering...Their band has never really let me do...2024-07-261h 09Employee of the Myth18 - Jim Cuddy: Appreciating the Journey"Blue Rodeo...were at the vanguard of creating a national movement of roots music...that really captured peoples' imaginations in the late 80s early 90s, and continues to this day" — Andy Maize"The thing about community is that there are a lot of opportunities to give...[The] Christmas show from Skydiggers always feels like a gift... like [they're] doing this as an offering...Their band has never really let me down. I listen to every record and I think 'good on ya boys, you did again'. That show is like that too - one thing after another th...2024-07-261h 09Employee of the Myth17 - Ron Macey: Always a Skydigger"At the end of the day, that's all there is. It's friends and community, or else you're on a desert island all by yourself" — Ron Macey"Ronny came down [to The Spadina Hotel] to check us out. We did our set, and after, I said to Josh, "I don't give a sh•t how he plays, he looks so fantastic, he's in the band". — Andy MaizeIn the days of classified ads and land lines, a young and dashing Ron Macey put a callout in the back of NOW magazine, looking for a band that might...2024-07-0558 minEmployee of the Myth16 - Josh Finlayson, Part 2: Collaborator / ConsigliereWhether it's creating Skydiggers classics with his long-time musical compadre Andy Maize, co-writing songs with heavy-hitters in Nashville, or composing music for television, Josh Finlayson places a high value on being a collaborator. In Josh's words, "...no one has the best ideas always. Anyone can have the best idea at any given moment, and to recognize [that] is what being a good collaborator is all about..."Aside from his 30+ years creating with Andy and Skydiggers, one of Josh’s most significant collaborations to date was with his good friend, the late Gord Downie of The Tragically Hip. Jos...2024-06-1954 minEmployee of the Myth15 - Josh Finlayson, Part 1: Under the InfluencesBefore becoming a co-founder of Skydiggers, guitarist/singer/songwriter Josh Finlayson developed a deep love of folk, country and roots music. While listening with admiration to Doc Watson, Chet Atkins, Gordon Lightfoot, Ian and Sylvia Tyson and others on his Dad's record player (or in the family station wagon), his connection with the music bloomed. With the positive musical influences of his two older brothers, plus the help of a supportive guitar teacher, Josh gradually developed a sense of the musician and songwriter that he would become. When he and his brother's school friend—a certain singer named Andy Mai...2024-06-0737 min
Georgian Bay RootsGeorgian Bay Roots Episode 396 May 19, 2024 (With Lloyd Lemon)This is the May 19, 2024 edition of Georgian Bay Roots Radio, hosted by Lloyd Lemon.
In this episode Lloyd presents music about, inspired by, or written and composed by Gordon Lightfoot. Artists featured include: The Guess Who; Jimmy Buffett; Anne Murray; Bruce Cockburn; Raul Malo; Liona Boyd; Billy Joel; Murray McLauchlan; Ron Sexsmith; The Skydiggers; Bluestone; The Good Brothers, Chris Jones & The Night Drivers; Aengus Finnan; and Gordon Lightfoot!
#summerfolk #podcast #georgianbayroots #georgianbayrootsradio #gordonlightfoottributefundraiser #theguesswho #jimmybuffett #annemurray #brucecockburn #raulmalo #lionaboyd #billyjoel #murraymclauchlan #ronsexsmith #theskydiggers #bluestone #thegoodbrothers #chrisjonesandthenightdrivers #aengusfinnan #gordonlightfoot.2024-05-1859 minEmployee of the Myth14 - Andy Maize: Goldslinger"… that is my story - incomplete, but mostly the truth. About 5 guys in a Honda, making music, making memories, with nothing to lose" — Andy Maize ("The Situation")With his new EP Goldslinger, Skydiggers co-founder Andy Maize is once again marking a milestone birthday with a triumphant solo release, and we find him hitting his groove, shaking his booty, and baring his soul. With these 4 modern classics, Maize looks tenderly to the past while living fully and emphatically in the present. In this conversation with Jane Gowan and Joel Stewart, Andy guides us on a colourful journ...2024-05-1755 minEmployee of the Myth13 - Paul Langlois & Greg Ball: Guess WhatSince the early days of the band, Skydiggers have placed a high value on friends, fans, and collaborators. What started over 30 years ago as a few songs on a Monday night at Toronto's Spadina Hotel gradually bloomed, to become a vibrant and joyful community, rich with stories and songs, still thriving and growing today. In Season 3 of Employee of the Myth, we highlight a few key musical relationships that have developed over the years, beginning with guitarist/songwriter Paul Langlois. As a member of the legendary rock band The Tragically Hip, Paul witnessed Skydiggers' ascent w...2024-04-261h 06
Georgian Bay RootsGeorgian Bay Roots #390 April 7 2024 (with Kailey)They say "April showers bring May flowers"...host Kailey Jane Hawkins is embracing this rainy week we've had here in Grey/Bruce and spinning all kinds of tracks about rain, new music from your friends and neighbours, and music from Summerfolk alumni and Youth Discoveries winners of years past. Catch it all here! Featuring tracks by The Lifers, Larry Jensen, Mark Bethune, Luca Fogale, David Newland, The Skydiggers, Ray Bonneville, Suzie Vinnick, Jon Brooks, John Bino, Samantha Martin, Ken Dunn, Charlie Taylor-Gillespie and brand new music from Drew McIvor and Sandy Harron!2024-04-0959 min
Before I DieBefore I Die - Episode 6- Josh FinlaysonJosh Finlayson of the Skydiggers and I talk music and Frank Sinatra'sPalm Beach compound2024-03-1838 min
Music BuddyYvonne Matsell - The Queen of Queen StreetYvonne Matsell is a celebrated music booker and long-time friend of the Canadian indie music scene. As the live music talent buyer for clubs like Ultrasound, Ted's Wrecking Yard, The Horseshoe Tavern and The Reverb Room, Yvonne gave countless indie bands their first decent gigs, and watched as many of them went on to become success stories and musical household names. Just a few of the bands and artists that flourished as a result of Yvonne's magic touch include: Skydiggers, Lowest of the Low, Rheostatics, Barenaked Ladies, Headstones, Matt Mays, Ron Sexsmith, Sarah Slean, Hawksley Workman, Feist, and Broken...2024-02-281h 12
Georgian Bay RootsGeorgian Bay Roots #380 Jan 28 2024 (with Lloyd)This is the January 28, 2024 edition of Georgian Bay Roots Radio, hosted by Lloyd Lemon.
In this first episode of 2024 we look back at some of Lloyd's favourite new music from 2023. Artists featured include: Bruce Cockburn: Jay Linden; Lennie Gallant; Jimmy Buffett; Meredith Moon; Elisapie; Adrian Sutherland; Allison Russell; The Urban Folk Quartet; Jessica Pearson and the East Wind; Tim Baker; Alan Doyle & The Dardanelles; Kellie Loder and The Skydiggers.2024-01-2959 minEmployee of the Myth12 - Bide Your Time: "Je t'aime toujours, mon amour""This is a celebration of the two of us making music together...for over 35 years".—Andy Maize"I'm very grateful that people will come and see us and that we've made a connection in the lives of an audience - what a gift that is".—Josh FinlaysonUn peu française, un peu optimiste, the final track on Bide Your Time is a joyous Django Reinhart-meets-Mills Brothers number - the perfect chanson to send us off into the night with a smile in our hearts and a spring in our step. For this track...2023-12-0520 min
Georgian Bay RootsGeorgian Bay Roots Radio #371 November 26 2023 (with Lloyd)This is Episode 371 of Georgian Bay Roots Radio and today we are pleased to introduce our new host: Lloyd Lemon. Lloyd welcomes us into his world filled with music and musical experiences.
Lloyd selected a program today to give an overview of some of his musical influences and range, while maintaining a connection to our Summerfolk roots and introducing some new music. Artists featured include: Dave Edmunds; John Gorka; Blackie & The Rodeo Kings; William Prince & Serena Ryder; Matt Andersen; Rose Cousins; Odetta; Elisapie; The Fortunate Ones; Lunch at Allen’s; Gunning & Cormier; The Skydiggers; and Arlo Guthrie..2023-11-2558 min
Toronto Mike'd: The Official Toronto Mike PodcastJerry Leger: Toronto Mike'd #1370In this 1370th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with singer songwriter Jerry Leger about his music and relationships with Ron Sexsmith, Josh Finlayson from Skydiggers and Michael Timmins from Cowboy Junkies. Jerry plays live in the TMDS studio, too!
Toronto Mike'd is proudly brought to you by Great Lakes Brewery, Palma Pasta, Ridley Funeral Home, Electronic Products Recycling Association, Raymond James Canada and Moneris.
If you would like to support the show, we do have partner opportunities available. Please email Toronto Mike at mike@torontomike.com2023-11-211h 20Employee of the Myth11 - Bide Your Time: "Whatever The Cost""... it's about the cult of celebrity that we find ourselves in...people who are famous for being famous... one of those people was elected President of the United States." — Andy Maize"Whatever the Cost"—the 5th track on Bide Your Time—reveals a perspective partially ripped from the headlines, but also gleaned from a more panoramic look at society and fame. From stream of consciousness to the Santa Claus Parade, this episode finds Andy and Josh once again unveiling priceless memories and valuable lessons learned from a life spent on stage and in the studio. As alw...2023-11-2125 min
Backstage PassSKYDIGGERS .Josh Finlayson and Andy Maize discuss ‘Bide Your Time’ & ‘Hide Your Light’.
Two amazing EP’s soon to be presented as a vinyl record experience
These songs are truly inspiring and touching in scope and in their depth of feeling.
To tell the story of Skydiggers is to tell the story of a thriving musical collaboration that was born in friendship and has abided with trust. Over the course of 15 studio albums and countless miles on the road, Skydiggers have grown from enthusiastic youngsters into husbands, fathers, and mentors. And while band members have chang...2023-11-1643 min
Loose EndsLoose Ends - S04E05con Giorgio ZoppiLoose EndsProgramma del 9 novembre 2023Skydiggers – Waves 2:52Whitehorse – Devil's Got A Gun 3:40Markus Rill & The Troublemakers – Free To Fly 3:26Shurman – Apartment 9 Blues 4:55Paul Thorn – Snake Farm 5:00Jenn Grant – Hollywood 3:39Lincoln Durham – Living This Hard 3:29Jim Cuddy – Skyscraper Soul 5:04The Resentments – Teach Me How To Stay 6:09Blood Rockers Band - Still Rockin’ (After All These Years) - Rollin’ WheelsYou Were On My SideShooter Jennings – A Hard Lesson To Learn 3:37Turn...2023-11-092h 00Employee of the Myth10 - Bide Your Time: "Keep It To Myself""When you release [a song] it's no longer yours, so you put it out into the world, and it finds its own path..." —Andy MaizePrivate thoughts, public work: a contrast that many artists and performers encounter, and Andy Maize and Josh Finlayson are no exception. Their ability to step back from their own personal challenges and present an all-embracing picture of the world may be one of their superpowers, but ...they're only human. In "Keep It To Myself", the raw emotions felt after a loss are held close to the chest. In this episode, Jos...2023-11-0730 minEmployee of the Myth9 - Bide Your Time: "One Song at a Time""...every time you get up on stage, you try to represent what you're doing, to the best of your abilities. You can have a sh*tty song or a sh*tty set, and then you can turn it around. That's one song at a time...night after night" —Andy MaizeIn this episode, Andy and Josh explain how they stay positive when things get challenging, and how the band can be a safe haven when times are tough. They also talk about their annual Christmas show (a cherished tradition for so many of their fans), and what th...2023-10-2429 minEmployee of the Myth8 - Bide Your Time: "Just Another Lucky Day"At once current and timeless, "Just Another Lucky Day" calls out the behaviour of certain people in power and delves into the challenges faced by a divided society, while maintaining a deep warmth and strong melodic foundation. In this episode, Andy and Josh talk pandemic times, working with producer Chris Walla (Death Cab for Cutie), and creating another "classic Skydiggers" track.In addition to the interview, you'll also hear Andy and Josh perform two songs: "City of Sirens" (City of Sirens 2023 + Andy Maize'sThe History of Forgetting, 2010 ) and—from the brand new EP Bide Your Time—"Just...2023-10-1024 minEmployee of the Myth7 - Bide Your Time: "Employee of the Myth"Andy Maize and Josh Finlayson discuss the first track from their new EP, Bide Your Time. They talk about their approaches to 30 years of singing harmonies together, and how they arrived at a "kitchen-party-bluegrass-jam" style for this track. They also reflect on a long-ago tour in the Netherlands with a stungun-toting promoter named "Rudolph", and the time when Gord Downie of the Tragically Hip quoted their song "A Penny More" on Saturday Night Live.In addition to the interview, you'll also hear Andy and Josh perform two songs: "Employee of the Myth" (Bide Your Time, 2023) and "A...2023-09-2623 minEmployee of the Myth6 - Hide Your Light: "Come to My Senses"Andy Maize and Josh Finlayson are masters of embracing change and evolution in the creative process. Track 6—“Come to My Senses”—is an example of their ability to keep moving forward, and making music that is fresh, relevant, but still authentic to who they are.In this episode, they reveal how a song written years ago, blossomed in the recording studio with the help of a solid bass line, great musicians (such as trumpet player Daniel Lapp), and a fruitful collaboration with producer and multi-instrumentalist Joby Baker.In addition to the interview, you'll also hear Andy and...2023-08-2923 minEmployee of the Myth5 - Hide Your Light: "A Wednesday"“A Wednesday meant for broken hearts to mend…” In Episode 5, Andy and Josh discuss finding meaning in the loss of loved ones and the healing power of music.In addition to the interview, you'll also hear Andy and Josh perform two songs: "Anything For You” (Bittersweet Harmony 2003), and "A Wednesday" (Hide Your Light, 2023). Both tracks are recorded by Tim Vesely, live-off-the-floor at the Woodshed Studio in Toronto. Stream, download, and follow SkydiggersEmployee of the Myth is brought to you by Skydiggers ProductionsFeaturing: Andy Maize and Josh FinlaysonProducer & co-host: Joel Stew...2023-08-1519 minEmployee of the Myth4 - Hide Your Light: "Muscle Cars and Sissy Bars"In this episode we take a nostalgic look back to a time when everything was in front of us… to the innocence and adventure of youth… the endless days of summer and the endless possibilities of life ahead… “All the time you can’t get back… when time is all that you need…”In addition to the interview, you'll also hear Andy and Josh perform two songs: "Muscle Cars and Sissy Bars” (Hide Your Light 2003), and "I Will Give You Everything" (Skydiggers, 1990). Both tracks are recorded by Tim Vesely, live-off-the-floor at the Woodshed Studio in Toronto. 2023-08-0115 minEmployee of the Myth3 - Hide Your Light: "Hide Your Light"EP 3 - Hide Your Light, finds Jane, Josh and Andy shining a light on the EP's title track. In addition to the interview, you'll also hear Andy and Josh perform two songs: "Hide Your Light” (Hide Your Light, 2023), and "Horseshoe Bay" (Bittersweet Harmony, 2003). Both tracks are recorded by Tim Vesely, live-off-the-floor at the Woodshed Studio in Toronto. Stream, download, and follow SkydiggersEmployee of the Myth is brought to you by Skydiggers ProductionsFeaturing: Andy Maize and Josh FinlaysonProducer & co-host: Joel StewartHost and Editor: Jane Gowan (Music Buddy)2023-07-1821 min