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Rock And Grapes Presents: ROCK AND GRAPES PRESENTS:
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James Oatway is here to talk about all things music, wine and some other gripes and grapes. You will hear from everyone from musicians to winemakers and other industry insiders. If you're a human being with a soul - you rely on music and booze to get you through your life. We are all moved by a spirit whether it's in a glass or coming out of the speakers.
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Jazz/Funk/Rock Musician Russ Little
Send us a Text Message.Russ Little, trombonist, composer, arranger, and conductor has had a fairly storied career in the Canadian music business. Starting off with a little band by the name of Lighthouse, in the late '60's, Russ had already established himself as one of the scene's go-to studio musicians and was already composing music for Canadian radio and television by his early thirties. A big claim to fame for Russ was being the composer of the theme to SCTV, Canada's biggest comedy ense...
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Dobbin Estate
Send us a Text Message.This week I visit Dobbin Estate. Dobbin Estate has been designed to be a premium winery and the consulting team of Ann Sperling and Peter Gamble have made certain that all conditions are perfect for this ambitious endeavour. With North and South facing slopes, Dobbin Estate is primed to bring forth Riesling, Chardonnay, and Cabernet Franc with a European sensibility that comes though in your glass. Ontario wines have grown by leaps and bounds, and the Ontario Wine...
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Steve Meyer/Al Coury Part II
Send us a Text Message.Again we skip the Grapes and go directly to the Rock. Former record exec from Capitol Records, Steve Meyer, and Part II speaking about the great Al Coury, Vice President of Capitol Records, co-fouder of RSO Records, and founder of Network Records that eventually led him to Geffen Records. It's another week of Rock talk. Next week we're back on track with the Ontario Wine Industry!
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Capitol Records Steve Meyer talks about the Legendary Record Exec Al Coury
Send us a Text Message.Today we skip the Grapes and go directly to the Rock. Former record exec from Capitol Records, Steve Meyer, speaks with me about the great Al Coury, Vice President of Capitol Records, co-fouder of RSO Records, and founder of Network Records that eventually led him to Geffen Records. Al worked with everyone from Frank Sinatra to Guns'N'Roses - who else can claim that??
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John Neudorf and the Rock And Grapes Top Ten Counted Down to Number One!
Send us a Text Message.Well, the January Rock And Grapes Count Down has come to an end. I will count down the Top Ten wines until we get to #1, that honour going to Leaning Post, for their 2020 Senchuk Vineyard Chardonnay. Also, Niagara native John Neudorf has a new album coming out, and a lot more to speak about.
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The Top Wines of Ontario Continues with Lailey's Thomas Reid
Send us a Text Message.This week I speak with Thomas Reid, sales and marketing manager for Lailey Winery. This week Lailey has had two wines in the Top Wines of Ontario count down and we will be speaking to Thomas about the 2022 Lailey Riesling and the Stonebridge 2019 Estate Chardonnay. We've got another 13 wines to go before we see who holds the #1 spot on our Rock And Grapes count down.