Join Grant Lawrence and Friends for an unforgettable evening of stories and music that showcase the best of Canadian talent.
Award-winning author and broadcaster Grant Lawrence presents an all-new show filled with his hilarious and poignant true stories and slides about growing up in West Vancouver and Desolation Sound, coupled with inspiring performances by hand-picked musical guests.
Grant Lawrence has long been a leading voice for Canadian music. He is the host of the CBC Music Top 20, the voice of CBC Radio 3, the host/producer of the Canadian Music Class Challenge, and the host/producer/creator of Searchlight. Grant is also well-known in B.C. for his wilderness storytelling serials that airs periodically on the morning show, North by Northwest.
In the summers of 2013 and 2014, Grant even drove a Volkswagen Beetle across Canada for CBC Music's Beetle Roadtrip Sessions, visiting and recording musicians in their hometowns. The Beetle Roadtrip Sessions won a Canadian Screen Award in 2014. Website: https://grantlawrence.ca/
Guest Danny Michel's adventurous musical spirit has led him on unique journeys, from recording and touring with The Garifuna Collective (from Belize) to recording an album aboard a Soviet-era icebreaker in the Arctic while on an expedition with astronaut Chris Hadfield. Albums like Matadora and Khlebnikov explore themes of human connection, the environment, and the cosmos. Danny has had several nominations for Juno Awards and the Polaris Music Prize.
Beyond music, Danny is passionate about social causes. He founded the DM Ocean Academy Fund to support a non-profit high school in Belize. His charm, creative performances, and wide-ranging interests have made him a beloved figure not only in music but also in charitable and environmental circles. This has led to unique performances, including playing at Jane Goodall’s 85th birthday, David Suzuki’s 75th, and touring with Stuart McLean’s Vinyl Cafe. website: https://www.dannymichel.com/
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Jill Barber is a three-time Juno Award nominated singer-songwriter with an unforgettable voice that, once heard, is never forgotten. Her critically acclaimed repertoire spans a transformative spectrum from folk, to vocal jazz, to pop – and includes songs in both French and English. An enchanting performer, Jill has headlined iconic venues such as Toronto’s Massey Hall and Roy Thompson Hall, Ottawa’s National Arts Centre, Vancouver’s Vogue Theatre and Tokyo’s Blue Note and Cotton Club, and she has captivated audiences around the globe. Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NvAdPddlE7o&list=RDNvAdPddlE7o&start_radio=1
Desirée Dawson is a multi-talented artist, celebrated for her remarkable gifts as a recording artist, songwriter, producer, sound healing facilitator and yoga teacher. A mixed-race settler, her songwriting is fuelled by a deep desire for collective liberation and global indigenous sovereignty. She believes that finding ways to love and embrace ourselves goes hand in hand with learning how to love, care, and build with those around us, using music as a powerful tool. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qMZUKZrWZF8&list=RDqMZUKZrWZF8&start_radio=1