Tune in to Mulligan Stew on Saturday, January 24, to hear a conversation with Blue Moon Marquee. Host Terry David Mulligan welcomed A.W. (Al) Cardinal (vocals/guitar) and Jasmine Colette a.k.a. Badlands Jass (vocals/bass/drums) to speak about their latest project—the collaborative album Get Your Feathers Ready, created with Northern Cree.
“Jasmine and Al took the time to explain the mix of their blues style and the complex drumming and singing of Northern Cree,” says Mulligan. “I asked who adjusted most, and Blue Moon Marquee agreed that they did.”
Creating the right mix took effort. “Blue Moon Marquee is two people,” says Mulligan, “and no match for the multiple voices of Northern Cree. You want to find that balance. So Northern Cree took it back a little, and Blue Moon Marquee stepped forward.”
Mulligan believes that on this album, the artists found the balance they sought. The result is remarkable. “Get Your Feathers Ready is a game-changer,” he says.
Mulligan is excited about the music, and happy to share this conversation with the CKUA audience. “I think this is a turning point. Jasmine said she wants this music to be heard widely. She hopes it will be played everywhere. They have met in the middle, and they have made something so special.”
You also won’t want to miss Folk Routes on Sunday, January 25. Host Tom Coxworth will be in conversation with folk legend Judy Collins.
Although he’s met her before, Coxworth says this will be his first time interviewing her. “It was such a privilege to talk to her,” he says, noting that she has shared the stage with Bob Dylan, Arlo Guthrie, and many other greats. “She has been there since everyone was there,” says Coxworth.
“I also thanked her,” he says. “Thank you for the number of Canadian singer-songwriters you’ve championed.”
Coxworth notes that the last time he saw Ian Tyson, he was sitting with Judy Collins. “Two icons!” he exclaims.
It’s hard for Coxworth to choose a favourite Judy Collins song, but he does mention “Since You Asked,” a gorgeous song that has also been shared by Leonard Cohen as a spoken word recitation.
As her long career continues, Coxworth says, “She’s sharing the folk way of doing things, and bringing an audience in. I want to share the music, knowing I can’t cover the whole career. She’s amazingly special.”
Tune in for music, stories, and conversation, this weekend.
Mulligan Stew, hosted by Terry David Mulligan
Saturday, January 24
5pm – 7pm MT
Folk Routes, hosted by Tom Coxworth
Sunday, January 25
11am – 1pm MT
Here’s a performance of “Rollin’ and Tumblin’” by Blue Moon Marquee and Northern Cree, recorded at Hollywood Theatre in Vancouver during JUNOfest 2025.
