CBC On the Go
Bill Murray & His Blood Brothers guest spot for local fiddler
When Bill Murray tells you to go get your fiddle... you go get your fiddle. We hear how a Newfoundland musician ended up sharing the stage with the movie star and his band Saturday night in New York City. (On The Go's Gavin Simms with Alison Corbett)
Episode 43: Ally Corbett (Singer Songwriter/Multi Instrumentalist/Touring Musician with The Mahones & more)
I hope you enjoy this lovely interview with singer songwriter and side player Ally Corbett. Ally knows everyone and they all think she is awesome. Ally Corbett is a folk singer-songwriter from St. John's, NL who is now based in Kitchener, Ontario. A versatile fiddler and seasoned performer, it is Ally's artistry as a songwriter and storyteller that can silence a room. Spinning melodies that linger long after they are sung, her heartfelt lyrics have garnered her comparisons to John Prine and Daniel Johnston. Ally Corbett's first solo EP, "What's in It for You?" was released in June 2022 and it's a humdinger. Ally tours regularly and plays accordion for The Mahones and sometimes sits in with the country music collective residency called The Empty Glasses at the Rivoli in Toronto, Ontario. We chatted about a great many musical things and I hope you allowed your ears steer you to peace and kindness. Follow Ally on Instagram or check out her website for more info.