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Tell the Band to Go Home/Steel Belted Radio Podcasts

Jeff Robson
Winnipeg
Static Roots Festival
Stephen Fearing
Canadian Music
Pledge-O-Rama
Del Barber
Sean Burns
Umfm
Park Theatre
CJUM/101.5 UMFM
Six Shooter Records
Trout Forest Music Festival
John Prentice
Christmas Music
CJUM
Garth Hudson
Carter Felker
Roots Rock
Winnipeg Folk Festival
Jon Dee Graham

Freeform music, focussed on singer/songwriters, roots rock, and other music not found on your normal radio! Broadcast on CJUM/101.5 UMFM in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

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Episode #1134

It's Pledge-O-Rama time again, your opportunity to show your support and encouragement for everything that UMFM does for our community and all that it represents. One week a year we seek a little support in order to help the station su... more

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Recent Guests

Austin Robertson-Blithe
Westwood Weekly crew member
Westwood Collegiate
Episode: April 26, 2026 pt. 3: Pledge-O-Rama!
Andy Mayes
Hi from the Skydiggers, presented as a guest on the pledge show
Skydiggers
Episode: April 26, 2026 pt. 1: Pledge-O-Rama!
Leonard Podolak
Musician and longtime figure in the Manitoba folk scene
Independent artist/folk musician
Episode: Planet Mainstage: Apr. 25, 2026 pt. 2 w/Leonard Podolak
Fred Eaglesmith
Singer-songwriter and musician
Canadian musician
Episode: April 19, 2026 pt. 1
Ray Wiley Hubbard
Musician featured on the Big Sweet Life tribute project, invited guest
Musician
Episode: Mar. 29, 2026 pt. 2 Jon Dee Graham Tribute
Dan Reader
Musician, introduced with his daughter Peggy Reader
Musician
Episode: March 1, 2026 pt. 1
Rob Woodell
Fine songwriter and singer.
Episode: December 7, 2025 pt. 1
Andrew Neville
Patriarch of The Poor Choices, delivering raw and raunchy performances of gritty country music.
The Poor Choices
Episode: December 7, 2025 pt. 1
Del Barber
Local honky tonk hero and entertainer.
Episode: December 7, 2025 pt. 1

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Jeff Robson
Host of Tell the Band to Go Home; frequently steers freeform music discussions, local scene banter, and artist spotlights.
Paul MacLeod
Host; musician with Paul MacLeod and the Skydiggers, contributes artist perspectives and broader roots/folk context.

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Planet Mainstage: Apr. 25, 2026 pt. 2 w/Leonard Podolak
Q: What does the memorial effort for John look like this year?
The episode covers a walkway plaque and a festival-planned celebration, with donations encouraged to support UMFM and recognize John's legacy, plus a July 4 memorial gathering.
Planet Mainstage: Apr. 25, 2026 pt. 2 w/Leonard Podolak
Q: How did John Prentice influence the local folk scene and your own career?
Leonard describes John as a mentor who treated musicians with immense respect and used his platform to uplift the community, influencing the culture of the Winnipeg folk scene and supporting the careers of many artists.
September 21, 2025 pt. 3 w/Joe Nolan
Q: What was the process of selecting the songs for your new album?
Joe shares that he originally had a different collection of songs but decided to adapt to the situation, leading to a more straightforward selection in collaboration with the producer Tyler Chester.
September 21, 2025 pt. 3 w/Joe Nolan
Q: What is the show 'Leonard Cohen and Joni Mitchell, The Untold Love Story' about?
Joe explains that it tells the story of Leonard Cohen and Joni Mitchell's relationship and their musical influences on each other's careers.
September 21, 2025 pt. 3 w/Joe Nolan
Q: What can you tell me about this album?
Joe discusses that he recorded his album a year ago and expresses pride in how it sounds compared to his previous works, highlighting its 3D quality and the collaboration with talented musicians.

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A freeform music program focused on singer-songwriters, roots rock, and related genres, with a strong emphasis on community radio and local Winnipeg music scenes. Episodes blend deep track curation, live-show chatter, and historical anecdotes with timely tributes, guest appearances, and shoutouts to local venues and independent artists. Listeners likely enjoy genre-blending playlists, intimate hosts banter, and insider stories about collaborations, tours, and Canadian indie roots. A notable strength is its sense of place—centered on Winnipeg and Canadian acts—paired with a welcoming, unpolished on-air vibe that fans describe as collaborative and nostalgic. The show also features themed episodes (e.g., International Women's Day, tribute nigh... more

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2. Andy Mayes
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