Stories from the Edge of Music

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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Stories from the Edge of Music #72: HOW TO START A MUSIC CAREER

A 100% guaranteed, fail-safe guide to breaking into the industry — trust me!

Jan 12 • Richard Flohil

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December 2025

Stories from the Edge of Music #71: IS THE RADIO ON?

Will radio change in the future? Will it survive amid the wholesale adoption of of digital media? And are YOU still listening?

Dec 22, 2025 • Richard Flohil

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Stories from the Edge of Music #70: THE BEST LIVE MUSIC THIS YEAR — SO FAR

I’ve been to 120 live music shows in the last 12 months. Here are some of the most memorable ones.

Dec 7, 2025 • Richard Flohil

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