Royal Wood Live on Drive

A Royal Wood song is romantic and sweet, but with a tinge of melancholy. We just adore him, and we’ve got the Drive studio piano all tuned up for him as he drops by to play us some new songs from the recently released Lost and Found EP and chat about all things Royal.

318 Entertainment or Nothing

It’s no secret that entertaining messages attract audiences. But today, as advertisers, government agencies, business and educators are learning- entertainment is fast becoming the only way to reach an audience. Terry O’Reilly explains how all kinds of modern messages are being wrapped in entertainment, or are tied to engaging ideas. He’ll explain how that is driving some unlikely players- including the Pope, the Queen, major corporations and government ministries, to such entertainment-skewed media as YouTube

Joel Plaskett Live on Drive

It’s the last day of Live Times Five and we decided that fun was the only way to close out the week. That’s where Rich’s old pal Joel Plaskett comes in! Joel has a way of making everyone feel like they’re his old pal too. His solo performance of songs from his new album Three will surely make you stop what you’re doing and listen listen listen.

Neko Case Live on Drive

Thursday, a woman who accused Rich of looking at her new album-cover with “Photoshop eyes” – the incredible Neko Case, who made such an impression when she strode into the Drive studio and let out that killer voice.

Daniel Lanois Live on Drive

Today, we showcase the man that caused the entire Drive crew to crowd around like a bunch of groupies…songwriter and producer extraordinaire Daniel Lanois.

Great Lake Swimmers Live on Drive

Today, we have The Great Lake Swimmers, a band that has been serving up gorgeous, lush alt-country for several years now, and are a mainstay on the R2 Drive play list. They brought us all to a state of quiet reverence as they played songs from their new album Lost Channels.

Melissa McClelland Live on Drive

We begin with Melissa McClelland. It’s Victoria Day, her new album is called Victoria Day, and coincidentally, it’s her 30th birthday as well. Seems the perfect place to start.

Terry O’Reilly acknowledges the podcast

I think this podcast was mentioned by Terry O’Reilly on the great program, The Sound of Young America.

Be sure to check out the entire interview.

Ndidi Onukwulu Live on Drive

The BC born and raised musician has been hailed as “our generation’s funkier Billy Holiday” and her blues based music isn’t limited to the genre – somewhere between jazz and soul, folk and chanson, you’ll find Ndidi. On the tail of a cross-Canada tour and about to head to Europe, Nididi Onukwulu drops by the Drive studio for a performance and chat with Rich

K-OS Live on Drive

The man was in the Drive studio with a live set-up – Sartosh Naidu playing Tablas and Congas, Thomas D’arcy (of the band Small Sins) on bass, Steve Krecklo (also of Small Sins) on guitar, and K-OS at the mic and on keys. They gave us two incredibly unique versions of “4321″ and “Burning Bridges” both off his new disc Yes!