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Episode 128 (June 26, 2026)Season 3 of the only podcast to feature nothing but music from Prince Edward Island artists went out with the biggest bang - a live show at Charlottetown's infamous venue, the Trailside Music Hall! This supersized show was taped live June 23. 2026, and a portion of the proceeds went to The Cooper Institute (cooperinstitute.ca), which advocates for democracy and human rights locally. It's not too late to contribute: you can send e-transfers to [email protected] live were musicians from the full range of the Island's music scene: PEI Black history bluesman Scott Parsons, Francophone vocalist Paula Arsenault, world-renowned fiddler Richard Wood, Mexican-born guitarist for Lefunk and The Soosh Nico Romero, Mi'kmaq rapper Jay Diss, and Karen Pyra from blues duo Aging Disgracefully.Accompanying these artists were Paul Broadbent, Brent Chaisson, Luka Hall, Joceline LeBlanc, Sean Mooney, and Em Peters. Host Adam-Michael James even presented a couple of his own songs, including "We WIll Not Comply", a brand-new track written to speak out against fascism.What a way to end a season! isletunes is all genres. All decades. All-inclusive. And all PEI!0:00:00 Adam-Michael James - We WIll Not Comply0:04:21 Show Intro and Carlie Howell from The Cooper Institute0:17:01 Scott Parsons0:34:46 Interview: Scott Parsons0:39:10 Paula Arsenault0:53:35 Interview: Paula Arsenault0:56:18 This Week in PEI History0:59:17 Richard Wood1:18:58 Interview: Richard Wood1:27:30 Intermission Intro1:28:26 Adam-Michael James - You Coulda Had All This1:32:50 Nico Romero1:46:32 Interview: Nico Romero1:52:49 Gigs to Dig Across Prince Edward Island1:56:26 Jay Diss2:08:28 Interview: Jay Diss2:11:59 Karen Pyra2:26:39 Interview: Karen Pyra2:30:01 Show CloseGrab isletunes merch of all descriptions on Spring at https://isletunes.creator-spring.com.Donate to the podcast through PayPal at https://tinyurl.com/isletunespaypal - thank you!!Subscribe on Patreon for exclusive videos: https://www.patreon.com/isletunes.Become an isletuner on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Bluesky!

Episode 127 (June 19, 2026)Gear up for the big isletunes Season Finale LIVE! episode at the Trailside Music Hall June 23 (tickets at trailside.ca) with this Season 3 interview retrospective, featuring the words and music of bluesman Chris Roumbanis, rappers Lizleo and Norm Strangely, first-time songwriter Sandy MacQuarrie and well-travelled troubadour JimSidMac. isletunes is all genres. All decades. All-inclusive. And all PEI!The Blueprints - Why Get UpLizleo- Demon and INorm Strangely - Come Play in Our EyelandHayden Andrews ft. Sandy MacQuarrie - We Answered the CallJimSidMac - PEI to MeGrab isletunes merch of all descriptions on Spring at https://isletunes.creator-spring.com.Donate to the podcast through PayPal at https://tinyurl.com/isletunespaypal - thank you!!Subscribe on Patreon for exclusive videos: https://www.patreon.com/isletunes.Become an isletuner on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Bluesky!

Episode 126 (June 12, 2026)Delve into the 20-year career of producer/engineer/multi-instrumentalist Jon Matthews of The Sound Mill as he curates a playlist of his musical milestones including early recordings by The Chucky Danger Band (ahem, Paper Lions) and Meaghan Blanchard, plus new cuts from Liah and the combo of C. Ruth and the Mango Street Trio. Then there's all the recordings in between. Plus Jon's own tracks! isletunes is all genres. All decades. All-inclusive. And all PEI!The Chucky Danger Band - Sweet SymphonyMeaghan Blanchard - You KnowChas Guay - RadioGrass Mountain Hobos - Hear A TrainCynthia MacLeod - Washington Square ParkIan Toms - TogetheringBrian J. Dunn - RiverAaron Hastelow - BridgeAndrew Waite - Out and OutLiah - Where I'm AtC. Ruth and the Mango Street Trio - Off MonarchJon Matthews - Don't LeaveCindy Penny-Vanneste ft. Jon Matthews - I Believe in Bluegrass SongsGrab isletunes merch of all descriptions on Spring at https://isletunes.creator-spring.com.Donate to the podcast through PayPal at https://tinyurl.com/isletunespaypal - thank you!!Subscribe on Patreon for exclusive videos: https://www.patreon.com/isletunes.Become an isletuner on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Bluesky!

Episode 125 (June 5, 2026)Reach into a grab bag full of nothing but Island music and be rewarded with new releases from Melody G, Mystic Colossus, and Trevor Lowell Clements, plus some major throwbacking from Roy MacCaull, Acadilac, and Betty Lou Jordan. And there's still more! isletunes is all genres. All decades. All-inclusive. And all PEI!Melody G - People Are PeopleDeeDee Austin - BreatheSelecta Chevron - Livin' LifeAcadilac - Les rues de ma vieRoy MacCaull - Here on PE IslandBetty Lou Jordan - Cryin'Pat Deighan - Answering PayphonesMystic Colossus - Empire of OneTrevor Lowell Clements and the Barn Cat Poetry Beat - Feline AntidepressantAdam-Michael James - You Coulda Had All ThisGrab isletunes merch of all descriptions on Spring at https://isletunes.creator-spring.com.Donate to the podcast through PayPal at https://tinyurl.com/isletunespaypal - thank you!!Subscribe on Patreon for exclusive videos: https://www.patreon.com/isletunes.Become an isletuner on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Bluesky!

Episode 124 (May 29, 2026)Have a look back at Season 2 of isletunes via interview revisits with Todd MacLean, KINLEY, BraedenV, Takeda Takeda, Rojin Aflaki and Eddy Quinn from Fiddlers Sons - and let's not forget their music! isletunes is all genres. All decades. All-inclusive. And all PEI!BraedenV - I'm Not HereFiddlers Sons - Love Don't DivideKINLEY - Marrying MeRojin Aflaki - Run for LoveTakeda Takeda - Not the KingTodd MacLean - The Hills of LorneTodd MacLean - CasaresGrab isletunes merch of all descriptions on Spring at https://isletunes.creator-spring.com.Donate to the podcast through PayPal at https://tinyurl.com/isletunespaypal - thank you!!Subscribe on Patreon for exclusive videos: https://www.patreon.com/isletunes.Become an isletuner on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Bluesky!