Stories from the Edge of Music

STORIES: MUSIC AND MORE #84 Another “Stompin’ Tom” at the other end of the world

Australia’s Slim Dusty, plus some fond Calgarian memories

Aug 20 • Richard Flohil

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July 2026

Stories: Music and More… #83: SUMMER FESTIVALS: IT’S THE COMPANY YOU KEEP

A quick — and very personal — report on this summer’s first folk festival

Jul 20 • Richard Flohil

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Stories from the Edge of Music #82: HOW TO WRITE A BIO FOR (AND ABOUT) YOURSELF

Stick to the facts, okay. And try to hold the bullshit at bay.

Jul 8 • Richard Flohil

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May 2026

Stories from the Edge of Music #81: MORE STORIES FROM DOWN UNDER (PT. 2)

Adventures on the road in Australia

May 15 • Richard Flohil

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Stories from the Edge of Music #80: MUSIC MOVIES YOU HAVE TO WATCH

A handful of music films that matter.

May 8 • Richard Flohil

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Stories from the Edge of Music #79: AUSTRALIAN (MIS)ADVENTURES (PART 1)

Notes from a festival at the other end of the world

May 4 • Richard Flohil

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April 2026

Stories from the Edge of Music #78: WHY JEFF HEALEY IS STILL REMEMBERED

This week marked what have been Jeff Healey’s 60th birthday

Apr 7 • Richard Flohil

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March 2026

Stories from the Edge of Music #77: MORE TALES ABOUT STOMPIN’ TOM & IAN TYSON

There’s much more to tell about two Canadian musical icons

Mar 21 • Richard Flohil

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February 2026

Stories from the Edge of Music #76: HOW TO ACE A SHOWCASE: A QUICK GUIDE

At some point in an artist’s career — usually after open mics and imperfect small gigs — they’ll get the opportunity to play showcases.

Feb 28 • Richard Flohil

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Stories from the Edge of Music #75: HOW A CANADIAN FOLKIE BECAME A COWBOY SINGER

Ian Tyson learned guitar while recovering from a rodeo riding accident. But in the late '50s, nobody guessed the folk singer would become the leading…

Feb 13 • Richard Flohil

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Stories from the Edge of Music #74: IT’S STOMPIN’ TOM’S 90TH BIRTHDAY. LET’S CELEBRATE!

There are gigs to play and the Maple Leaf to fly and there’ll be no fallsy-downsies in this man’s band.

Feb 9 • Richard Flohil

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January 2026

TEXAS STAR JOE ELY Stories from the Edge of Music #73

Memories and a tribute to one of the best musicians Texas ever gave to the world.

Jan 19 • Richard Flohil

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