Damhnait Doyle has been a bright light on the Canadian music landscape since being discovered for her remarkable musical gift at the age of 17. Since then, she has gone on to write, perform, tour, advocate, collaborate, host, and stir up good trouble wherever she lands.

Damhnait has released (at least) nine full length recordings as both a solo artist and a member of the groups Shaye and The Heartbroken, and has a new EP on the way. She has been the opening act on tours for the likes of Willie Nelson and Steve Earle, and is a Multiple ECMA, SOCAN, and Canadian Radio Music award winner, and a multi JUNO, CMAO and CCMA award nominee.

Damhnait is currently the host of Mornings on CBC, bringing her musical passion, keen wit and wide-ranging knowledge of music to the airwaves every weekday from 6am-9am.

Enjoy this lively conversation with co-hosts Jane Gowan and Joel Stewart.

More about Damhnait at damhnaitdoyle.com

Music in this episode:

"Claire - Duo Version" - The Violet Archers (The Duo Sessions, 2025)

"Cover Me" - The Heartbroken (Tonight, Tonight, 2010)

"Lake of Fire" - Shaye (Lake of Fire, 2006)

"A List of Things" - Damhnait Doyle (Shadows Wake Me, 1996)

"That's What You Get" - Damhnait Doyle (Liquor Store Flowers, 2019)

"All My Friends" - The Heartbroken (Tonight, Tonight, 2010)

The Music Buddy Session:
"Blue Eyes Crying In The Rain" (written by Fred Rose)
Performed by Damnhnait Doyle, Tim Vesely and Jane Gowan
Recorded and mixed by Tim Vesely

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MUSIC BUDDY IS:
Jane Gowan (host, producer, editor) and Tim Vesely (co-producer)

The show's theme song, "Human Stuff," is written by Jane Gowan and Tim Vesely, and performed by Jane and Tim, with additional vocals by Steve Wright and Connie Kostiuk

Music Buddy is proud to be licensed by SOCAN, a copyright collective that grants licenses for online music broadcast in Canada.

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Over 3,000 gigs, countless miles travelled, hit songs a-plenty, and friends and fans in every corner of the continent - singer-songwriters Mike Plume and Jenny Orenstein have embraced the often-challenging musician's path with passion, verve, humour, humility and—when necessary—the ability to adapt.

Their songwriting and performing careers have taken them all over the world, and they have made homes in Nashville, Edmonton, and Toronto. They have achieved what many would consider an enviable level of success, and have combined their creative talents and individual strengths to build a rich and fulfilling life in music.

Join co-hosts Jane Gowan and Joel Stewart as they sit down at The Woodshed Studio for an in-depth conversation with a dynamic musical power couple.

More info at mikeplume.com

Read/follow Mike Plume's substack - The Way I Remember It

Music in this Episode

"Dance Ruby, Dance" - Mike Plume and Jenny Orenstein (Single, 2023)

"Time For A Change" - Mike Plume Band (Red and White Blues, 2013)

"End of The Stillness" - Jenny Orenstein (Astroturf, 2021)

"Perfume and Gasoline" - Mike Plume (Lonesome Stretch of Highway, 2020)

"Steel Belted Radio" - Mike Plume Band (The Steel Belted Radio EP, 2000)

The Music Buddy Session: "Motorbike" by Luke Doucet and Mike Plume
Performed by Mike Plume, Jenny Orenstein, Jane Gowan, and Joel Stewart
Recorded and mixed by Tim Vesely at The Woodshed Studio, Toronto

Support the show

MUSIC BUDDY IS:
Jane Gowan (host, producer, editor) ; Tim Vesely (co-producer)

The show's theme song, "Human Stuff," is written by Jane Gowan and Tim Vesely, and performed by Jane and Tim, with additional vocals by Steve Wright and Connie Kostiuk

STAY IN TOUCH
Email: jane@musicbuddy.ca
Instagram: @musicbuddypodcast
Facebook: @musicbuddypodcast
Bluesky: @musicbuddy.bsky.social
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This podcast is brought to you by Morning Run Productions.

Miranda Mulholland is a JUNO-nominated singer, songwriter, and fiddler. She's released 3 albums, one EP, and several singles in her own name, in addition to launching music with her bands Harrow Fair and Belle Starr.

As a touring and studio musician, Miranda’s credits include: Great Lake Swimmers, The Jim Cuddy Band, The Paperboys, Donovan Woods, Calexico, Joel Plaskett, Rose Cousins, Alan Doyle, Justin Rutledge, Sarah Slean, and Cowboy Junkies, to name a few. She has played or sung on over 100 records as well as working on film and Television scores for shows such as Maudie and Republic of Doyle.

In addition, Miranda owns her own record label - Roaring Girl Records, and is the Artistic Director of The Muskoka Music Festival which takes place in Gravenhurst, Ontario.

Off stage, Miranda speaks on behalf of musicians and artists, helping to create new policies and fresh perspectives in the industry. She is the Creative Culture Advisor for Music Canada, Chair of the Music Canada Advisory Council and Vice Chair Emeritus of the board of Governors for Massey Hall / Roy Thomson Hall.

In this conversation with co-hosts Jane Gowan and Joel Stewart, Miranda shares experiences and insights from her remarkable career to date, touching on everything from creating and performing music with loops and pedals, to embracing whimsy and looking for chestnuts.

R.I.P. Poppy the Cat.

More about Miranda at mirandamulholland.com

Music in this Episode

"Bar Rage" - Miranda Mulholland (By Appointment or Chance, 2019)

"Black Is The Colour" - Miranda Mulholland (Single, 2024)

"All The Diamonds" - Miranda Mulholland (Single, 2024)

"Peg and Awl" - Miranda Mulholland (By Appointment or Chance, 2019)

"This Must Be The Place (Naive Melody)" - Belle Starr (The Burning of Atlanta, 2011)

Support the show

MUSIC BUDDY IS:
Jane Gowan (host, producer, editor) ; Tim Vesely (co-producer)

The show's theme song, "Human Stuff," is written by Jane Gowan and Tim Vesely, and performed by Jane and Tim, with additional vocals by Steve Wright and Connie Kostiuk

STAY IN TOUCH
Email: jane@musicbuddy.ca
Instagram: @musicbuddypodcast
Facebook: @musicbuddypodcast
Bluesky: @musicbuddy.bsky.social
TikTok: @musicbuddypod

This podcast is brought to you by Morning Run Productions.