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The Vinyl Cafe May 6th, 2012 "Fish Head"

From: Vinyl Cafe
Series: Vinyl Cafe
Length: 54:17

Join host Stuart McLean and special musical guest Royal Wood from Bracebridge, Ontario. Read the full description.

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On a trip home to Big Narrows, Dave tells Sam about his father Charlie, their fishing adventures and how Charlie taught young Dave about the magic of a dried cod’s head. 

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Piece Description

On a trip home to Big Narrows, Dave tells Sam about his father Charlie, their fishing adventures and how Charlie taught young Dave about the magic of a dried cod’s head. 

Broadcast History

This show will air on CBC Radio One & Two, Sirius 159, KUOW, WFYI, WCPN, North Dakota Public Radio, North Country Public radio, Jefferson Public Radio, Iowa Public Radio, NIPR, KNPR, KIAL,KBBI, WUCX, KWMR, WTIP, WTPC, KTRL and Mountain Public Radio

Timing and Cues

IN: "From the Rene M. Caisse..."
RUNS: 54:00
OUT: "...vinylcafe.com"

Musical Works

Title Artist Album Label Year Length
Juliet Royal Wood n/a (live). n/a (live) 2010 04:02
I'm So Glad Royal Wood n/a (live). n/a (live) 2010 04:20
Don't Fall Apart Royal Wood n/a (live). n/a (live) 2010 03:40
Lady in Blue Royal Wood n/a (live). n/a (live) 2010 05:40

Related Website

http://www.vinylcafe.com