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The Kootenays is a diverse region in the South East corner of British Columbia, Canada. Dense forests, rich farmland, high mountain peaks, and fresh clean rivers and lakes surround people from all walks of life who live, work and play here. Some of them also make a lot of really great music! This show is dedicated to the musicians and people who work alongside them to create a music scene that is as diverse and unique as the region they call home. This is the Sound Of The Kootenays!

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Ep. 5 Ferdy Belland - How persistence and professionalism lead to many layers of success

January 17, 2019 • Ferdy Belland • Episode 5

Sound of the Kootenays Episode 5
*Explicit Content = Language

Feature Interview - Ferdy Belland

Ferdy is a Cranbrook based bass player and journalist who has recently been tapped to join Canadian rock icon Bif Naked's band. They have already toured across Canada once and are gearing up for multiple gigs at sea aboard the Trailer Park Boys Cruise in March. Ferdy also brings his bass to the fore in other Kootenay based bands such as Phaeton and Garuda. He tells many tales of his experiences in the music scene over the past 30+ years.
Bif Naked
Garuda
Phaeton

Giveaways!!

Enter to win a 2 CD package from Heather Gemmel.
Email soundofthekootenays@gmail.com with "Free CD's" in the subject line, and share your favourite Kootenay live music venue and who you last saw there for your chance to win! 3 draws will be made from all available entries on February 11 2019. Winners will be notified by email reply, and announced on the Sound of the Kootenays Facebook page.

Enter to win 1 ticket to see Shakey Graves at Nelson's Capitol Theatre March 22. Presented by On The Road Productions and the Kaslo Jazz Etc. Festival.
Listen to this episode to hear what you need to do to enter, then email your answer to soundofthekootenays@gmail.com for your chance to win! Draw will take place on February 28 2019. For more chances to win, visit the Sound of the Kootenays Facebook page!

*More information including Photos, Videos, and Links to artist websites and music available at www.AlWoodman.com

Track listing (In order of appearance):

(Intro) Deep Valley - The Big 48

Heather Gemmel - Slow Down

Al Woodman & Barry Jones - BA Electro

Shred Kelly - Stay Gold

Bif Naked - Spaceman

The Feminists - 21st Century Ghosts

Bif Naked - I Love Myself Today

Phaeton - March of the Synthetics, Siege Engine

Garuda - Ancient Chains

Gentle Infidels - March Where You Stand

Shakey Graves - Roll The Bones

Immune 2 Cobras - Moon With No Sun

SES & Dazza - Feeling Alright

Brett Wildeman - Silver Lining

Al Woodman - UC Groove

Total running time 1:35:16