This week we speak with singer-songwriter Meredith Moon. We learn about a new exhibit at the Whyte Museum in Banff when we talk with geologist Patricia Cucman. We ask novelist Gitz Crazyboy about his new book. Plus, The BrassTactics will tell us about their debut album!
Monday July 22 at 9:40am MT on Discoveries
For the past decade, singer/songwriter Meredith Moon has built a successful musical career for herself, all while omitting she is the daughter of legendary Canadian singer Gordon Lightfoot. She set out to prove herself in the Canadian music scene, on her own terms. Now, her second album Constellations is out now on True North and she’s touring in support of that release. That tour is bringing her to Sherwood Park’s Qualico Patio Series on July 24, and we’ll learn more about the upcoming show, and Meredith’s musical journey, on Monday’s Discoveries with Grant Stovel.
Tuesday July 23 at 5:40pm on Traffic Jams
This summer, the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies is offering a rare opportunity to view over 100 works by Group of Seven artist J.E.H. MacDonald. The exhibition is strengthened by research from geologists Patricia Cucman and the late Stanley Munn, who worked together to identify the exact locations of MacDonald’s paintings. Those findings were then captured in a major illustrated book. Patricia Cucman joins Lisa Wilton on Tuesday’s Traffic Jams to tell us more about the new exhibition.
Wednesday, July 24 at 1:40pm MT on Thoroughfare
Gitz Crazyboy is a Siksikaitsitapi (Blackfoot) and Dene father and Indigenous Educator from Mohkínsstsisi (Calgary). His latest novel, The Rez Doctor, tells the story of young Ryan Fox, whose encounter with a Blackfoot doctor sets him down the path of becoming a doctor himself. Gitz Crazyboy joins Tony King on Thoroughfare to share more about The Rez Doctor and his passion for leadership and community advocacy.
Friday, July 26 at 8:40am MT on Alberta Morning.
After hundreds of gigs on street corners, at festivals, in bars, at schools and hockey arenas — Edmonton brass and drum ensemble The BrassTactics are releasing their long-awaited debut album this summer. And they’re marking the event in style with a pair of red-letter events on July 26! On Friday’s Alberta Morning with Grant Stovel, we’ll hear about the band’s concert hall-to-nightclub celebrations, their approach to embracing community, and the new original material found on the album.
