Afie Jurvanen

EP 302 | Bahamas in Nashville: Bootcut Interview with Afie Jurvanen

April 13, 2024 Mulligan Stew Podcast

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Afie Jurvanen – more famously known as Bahamas!

A fascinating artist and human. Never satisfied to remain in the same groove or attitude. What’s constant is his ability to create memorable songs,  surrounded by sonic texture that is his territory alone.  Refreshingly honest!

You know it’s him as soon as you hear the song.

He’ll be doing summer festivals and supporting his album Bootcut –  a heavily inspired classic Country record which has recently seen his catalogue surpass a billion streams. He was awarded a pile of gold/platinum/double platinum singles while attending the JUNOs this year. . Rolling Stone covered Bootcut saying that a Canadian indie rock kid made one of Nashville’s most Country records of the year: https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/bahamas-bootcut-country-music-album-nashville-1234826097/

Oh..and he was featured on The Bachelor and released an album on Valentine’s day called Repackaged Love Songs.

And best of all,  he’s guesting on Mulligan Stew Saturday 4 Pacific / 5 Mtn  at CKUA RADIO  ckua.com

Bahamas tour dates 

April 19 The Centre Vancouver

April 20 Royal Theatre Victoria

April 22 Kelowna

                                                                April 23 Winspear  Edmonton

                                                                April 24 Jack Singer – Arts Common  Calgary

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mulligan Stew Oct 9th 2021-Two new albums from two familiar guests David GoGo (Silver Cup) and Bahamas /Afie Jurvanen (Live to Tape Vol 1)

October 8, 2021 Mulligan Stew

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David GoGo releases Silver Cup Friday. Produced by Steve Mariner up on GoGo Mountain above Nanaimo.

Acoustic blues..a lot less electric guitar and more early blues sound.

I LIKE it.

Dave joins us from the front porch of The Ranch.

Afie Jurvanen – stage name Bahamas – continues to seriously raise his profile.

Saturday night be will be headlining Webster Hall in NYC as part of his So Sad Tour and he’ll be sitting down with me to talk about Live to Tape Vol 1.

If you haven’t seen his YouTube videos – do check them out.

He based himself in his studio in Halifax and then dialed in rhythm sections in LA and Nashville and more.

He’s reimagining his songs with Steve Ferrone (Tom Petty) Nathan East (Everybody including Clapton)  Jason Isbell’s The 400 unit – Dawes..lots more

And this is VOL 1…lots more to come.

We also salute the birthdays of John Lennon and Jackson Browne

The complete Bahamas interview will drop right after the Stew finishes.

Details at Mulliganstew.ca

Happy Thanksgiving All

 

PLAYLIST:

Mulligan Stew Oct 9 2021 Guests – David GoGo and Bahamas
c’mon everybody Eddie Cochran Greatest Hits
Coming Up David GoGo Interview www.mulliganstew.ca
Can’t you see what you’re doing to me Colin James Open Road
Lavitory Lil (live stream) Jann Arden Lavitory Lil Live
You don’t miss your water (til your well runs dry) William Bell Stax 50 years
Waiting for the World to change John Mayer 2006 Continuum
You really got a hold of me The Miracles Hitsville
www.coyotesbanff.com Happy Thanksgiving
Troubles a coming The Rolling Stones single from Tattoo You Reissue – rarities CD
Bleach Blonde Blues Larkin Poe Venom and Faith
Wasted Days John Mellencamp and Bruce Springsteen Wasted Days
www.mulliganstew.ca Coming UP – David GoGo Silver Cup Album
Farmer John Los Lobos Native Sons
David GoGo Interview with TDMulligan
Silver Cup David GoGo Silver Cup
David GoGo Interview www.mulliganstew.ca
Some things never change David GoGo Silver Cup
David GoGo Interview with TDMulligan
Takes a lot to laugh. Takes a train to cry David GoGo Silver Cup
David GoGo Interview www.mulliganstew.ca
Blues for dollface David GoGo Silver Cup
www.mulliganstew.ca Next – In Hour Two – Bahamas Interview Year 26
Reelin in the years (live) Steely Dan Alive in America
Wysteria Lane Goose Night Lights
Wheat Kings The Tragically Hip Fully Completely
In and out of love The Harpoonist and the Axe Murderer A real fine mess
Coming UP – Bahamas www.mulliganstew.ca
Watching the wheels John Lennon Double Fantasy
Still looking for something Jackson Browne Downhill from everywhere
The complete Bahamas interview – MulliganStew Podcast Subscribe on Spotify. Google Play. Apple Podcasts www.mulliganstew.ca
Afie Jurvanen – Bahamas Interview www.bahamasmusic.net
I got you babe Bahamas Live to Tape Vol 1
Afie Jurvanen – Bahamas Interview The complete interview on MulliganStew Podcast right after show www.mulliganstew.ca
Half your love Bahamas Live to Tape Vol 1
Afie Jurvanen – Bahamas Interview The complete interview on MulliganStew Podcast right after show www.mulliganstew.ca
Trick to being happy Bahamas Live to Tape Vol 1
Afie Jurvanen – Bahamas Interview www.bahamasmusic.net
Little record girl Bahamas Live to Tape Vol 1
Happy Thanksgiving ALL The complete interview on MulliganStew Podcast right after show www.mulliganstew.ca
Not cool anymore Bahamas Live to Tape Vol 1

 

EP 127 | Afie Jurvanen/ Bahamas

October 10, 2020 Mulligan Stew Podcast

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“I have music; I have a family, a house, a barbecue. I’ve got pants and a
hoodie, I got all kinds of whatever,” he says. “So that’s what I am
struggling with, this deeply internal thing. What are we doing here? We’re
just here on this rock for such a short time, and then we die.”

Afie Jurvanen’s  comments from  an article in American Songwriter

Afie Jurvanen is the creative spirit behind the artist known as Bahamas.

Afie has just released his fifth album – Sad Hunk

In Sad Hunk he writes and sings about – Forgiveness, dreams. belief, making
a living, family dynamics, cool/not cool,

Afie and his family moved from Ontario to Halifax and it’s reflected in his
spare, settled narration.

And music? His fans are going to love these tunes and it will win over
non-believers.

He’s the real deal..a Juno winning  singer/songwriter who’ll be back at the
podium for next year’s awards.

Enjoy this Zoom interview with the funny and very direct Afie/Bahamas.


 

 

Mulligan Stew Oct 10th 2020- Afie Jurvanen/Bahamas

October 10, 2020 Mulligan Stew

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Here s the deal…
Early on Afie Jurvanen decided if he was going to make music – his name was
going to get in the way.

So he inherited  a character name – Bahamas – because everyone knew that
name and how to say it.

As of Friday Afie is now 5 albums into a very successful career.

At about the halfway point in this interview, Afie says something that
really stops me.

He basically says

“I try and work with people who are a  little out of my league. So I have
to work a little bit harder and faster.”

Just for the record – Afie has worked with

The Lumineers, Feist, Howie Beck. , Jason Collett, Jack  Johnson, Robbie
Robertson and more.

The album is called Sad Hunk. The cover is a shot of Afie as if he were a
80’s crooner.

I love his view of himself…it shows in the songs and lyrics.

And his sound is unique to himself. Close harmonies have a horn section
feel them.  With a layer of funk beneath the wordplay.

The complete Zoom interview can be heard and seen at MulliganStew Podcast

(Spotify., Google Play. Apple Podcast)

PLAYLIST:

Mulligan Stew October 10 2020
This is The Stew with TDM Bahamas is our special guest
Mind Eraser Black Keys El Camino
Long Tall Texan Lyle Lovett and Randy Newman The road to Ensenada
Favourite daughter Jenn Grant Love, Inevitable
Cadillac Walk Boz Scaggs Memphis
www.rivercafe.com www.deanehouse.com
Days gone by Van Morrison 3 chords and The Truth
This is The Stew with TDM Special Guest – Bahamas www.mulliganstew.ca
Don’t worry baby (live) Billy Joel My Lives
Don’t be denied Norah Jones Spotify Singles
Mexican Home John Prine Sweet Revenge
Colour of the Blues John Prine and Susan Tedeschi For better or for worse
Mulligan Stew Happy Birthday John Prine
Steve Dawson and Jim Byrnes One Life Episodes on Music Makers and Soul Shakers Podcast
NEXT – Afie Jurvanen – Bahamas www.mulliganstew.ca
Afie Jurvanen – Bahamas Interview New album Sad Hunk
Own Alone Bahamas Sad Hunk
Afie Jurvanen – Bahamas Interview New album Sad Hunk
Done do me no good Bahamas Sad Hunk
Afie Jurvanen – Bahamas Interview New album Sad Hunk
Fair Share Bahamas Sad Hunk
Afie Jurvanen – Bahamas Interview Complete Zoom Interview on MulliganStew Podcast
Half your Love Bahamas Sad Hunk
Wisdom of the World Bahamas Sad Hunk
www.mulliganstew.ca Complete Zoom Interview on MulliganStew Podcast
Black and blue The Harpoonist and the Axe Murderer A real fine mess
Medicine Hat Blackie and the Rodeo Kings King of this town
Won’t change the World Barney Bentall and Jim Cuddy The drifter and the preacher
When I call your name The Bros Landreth and Mariel Buckley Something New. Something Blue
www.coyotesbanff.com Reservations are recommended
Running scared (Desert Song) The Strumbellas Rattlesnake
Compared to what John Legend and The Roots Wake Up
Cathedral Eddie van Halen Diver Down