Musical Roots

To all that listened to Musical Roots this week, thank you so much.

I really appreciate it; I hope that you enjoyed the diversity of topics.

Take care, have a safe and fun summer,

Alistair Burns

P.S. Might as well Jump!

And if you have any topics that you want Musical Roots to jump into,
then please leave a message!

"Make it so much easier, if you meet me in the middle...give me a half a chance!"
The Arrows - '80's Canadian band

On Thursday night at 11 p.m., join host Alistair Burns on a time travel back to the '80's.
He'll discuss one of his favourite bands - the Arrows, who were formed in Toronto in 1981.

Their biggest hit was "Meet Me In The Middle," they toured with Chris De Burgh (yes, that "Lady In Red" guy) and they changed the face of Canadian pop.... more>

"There was a time in this fair land when the railroad did not run..."
-Gordon Lightfoot

Tonight on Musical Roots at 11 p.m., join Alistair Burns for an episode on Gordon Lightfoot.
Lightfoot helped to define the folk sound of the 1960's/'70's, and is a legend. Period.

So make a date with Gord, his Gold and Alistair as Musical Roots delves into the genius of Lightfoot's songs and his penchant for singing about Canadiana.

It's at 11 tonight, on 107.9,

Alistair Burns

"Hello Canada, and hockey fans in the United States and Newfoundland..." - Foster Hewitt

On Tuesday, May 20th at 11 p.m., it's time for a sports episode of Musical Roots.

So put on your favourite team's sweater, lace up your skates and join Alistair Burns for some "beauty" songs.

He'll recap the music written and performed to celebrate Canada's official winter sport.

Remember, the opening face-off is at 11 p.m.; keep your stick on the ice!

Alistair Burns

Ever wondered about the Vietnam War and the powerful impact it made on the musicians of the 60's (Buffalo Springfield), 70's (Neil Young) and even '80's (Bruce Springsteen) ?

On Monday May 12th, at 11:00 pm, join Alistair Burns on Musical Roots.

He'll delve into the Protest Music of the Vietnam War and answer some important questions, including:

Why were both American and Canadian musicians performing both pro and anti-Vietnam songs?

Find out and listen to some classic tunes on Monday's Musical Roots.

Alistair Burns

Wednesday's Musical Roots will be one for the aching heart. We're looking at heartbreaking songs that will be there everytime we need them. It's my birthday and I'll cry if I want to???? Well...maybe you will. Either way, the songs are sad...but damn good.

Sit back. Relax. Be prepared to get inside yourself for 45 minutes. Let Tuesday's Musical Roots take you on a journey.