In this special episode, you'll hear from all the current members of this beloved Canadian roots rock ensemble. In order of appearance, Andy Maize, Jessy Bell Smith, Noel Webb, Josh Finlayson, Derrick Brady, Aaron Comeau and Michael Johnston offer thoughts, highlights, and fond remembrances of the annual Skydiggers Christmas Show - a much-celebrated seasonal highlight in Toronto, Ontario.
The tradition continues! - the next Skydiggers' Christmas show is Saturday, Dec 21, 2024 at The Danforth Music Hall. Tickets available here.
This episode was recorded in October, 2024 at The Tragically Hip's Bathouse Studio, during the Skydiggers' recording session for their next studio album.
Songs used in this episode:
“Good King Wenceslas” (Trad.) - Skydiggers, Angels (2014)
“Barbara Allan” (Trad.) - A Christmas Carol, 1951
“Christmas in Prison” (John Prine) - Skydiggers, Angels (2014)
“The Holly and the Ivy” (Trad.) - Skydiggers, Angels (2014)
“2000 Miles” (Chrissie Hynde) - Skydiggers, Angels (2014)
“Remember Me” (Finlayson/Maize) - Skydiggers, Angels (2014)
“Church Bells Ringing (Christmas in the City)” (Charlie Angus) - Skydiggers, Angels (2014)
“Fairytale of New York” (Finer/MacGowan) - performed by Jim Cuddy and Skydiggers at the Skydiggers’ Xmas show (Danforth Music Hall, 2023). Filmed and posted on Youtube by ShakyShorty.
“Start Again” (Norman Blake) - Teenage Fanclub (Songs from Northern Britain, 1997)
And if you're looking for more seasonal fun, check out Andy Maize's priceless "Santa Claus Parade" story in Episode 11!
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Employee of the Myth is brought to you by Skydiggers Productions
Featuring: Andy Maize and Josh Finlayson
Producer & co-host: Joel Stewart
Host and Editor: Jane Gowan (Music Buddy)
Audio Engineer: Tim Vesely
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