Newfoundland and Labrador's Pioneer Radio Station

Phone: (709) 579-9233
Fax: (709) 579-9232
Email: vowr@vowr.ca

Phone: (709) 579-9233 | Fax: (709) 579-9232 | Email: vowr@vowr.ca

Bluegrass Hour

Hosted by Evan Barrett

When he joined our VOWR family in 2018, Evan Barrett was one of the youngest volunteers in the station’s history.  Today, he is a vital component to the future of Wesley radio and his contributions to the station and its volunteers are immeasurable. Evan is a computer specialist and an accomplished musician with an uncanny ear for a beautiful melody.

He is the host of the Bluegrass Hour which airs every Monday at 4pm (2:30pm EST).  On his program, you will hear a delightful mix of Bluegrass, Country and Folk Music from a host of fascinating artists.  His vast knowledge of music past and present can be heard in his thoughtful song selections and his weekly quote will engage your mind and warm your heart.  

Check out these previous episodes of the Bluegrass Hour below:


Posters by Max Ford.

April 14th, 2025

There are only two days in the year that nothing can be done. One is called yesterday and the other is called tomorrow. Today is the right day to love, believe, do and mostly live.

Dalai Lama

Final Song:
Don McLean – Till Tomorrow

April 7th, 2025

There is no paycheck that can equal the feeling of contentment that comes from being the person you are meant to be.

Oprah Winfrey

Final Song:
Porter Wagoner – A Satisfied Mind

March 31st, 2025

Goodbyes are only for those who love with there eyes. Because for those who love with heart and soul, there is no such thing as separation.

Rumi

Final Song:
Billy Joel – Lullabye (Goodnight, My Angel)

March 24th, 2025

Don’t walk behind me; I may not lead. Don’t walk in front of me; I may not follow. Just walk beside me and be my friend.

Albert Camus

Final Song:
James Taylor – Sweet Baby James

March 17th, 2025

Life is short, break the rules. Forgive quickly, kiss slowly. Love truly. Laugh uncontrollably, and never regret anything that makes you smile.

Mark Twain

Final Song:
Tanya Tucker – I’ll Take Today

March 10th, 2025

Write it on your heart, that every day is the best day in the year.

Ralph Waldo Emerson

Final Song:
Bill Withers – Lovely Day

March 3rd, 2025

Many people will walk in and out of your life, but only true friends will leave footprints in your heart.

Eleanor Roosevelt

Final Song:
Carol King – You’ve Got A Friend

February 24th, 2025

People hear you on the level you speak to them from. Speak from your heart, and they will hear with theirs.

Marianne Williamson

Final Song:
Johnny Cash – Peace In The Valley

February 17th, 2025

Though nobody can go back and make a new beginning. Anyone can start over and make a new ending.

Chico Xavier

Final Song:
John Denver – Song For The Life

February 3rd, 2025

If you have good thoughts, they will shine out of your face like sunbeams and you will always look lovely.

Roald Dahl

Final Song:
Bobby Bare – The Giving Tree

January 27th, 2025

Let us be grateful to people who make us happy, they are the charming gardeners that make our souls blossom.

Marcel Proust

Final Song:
Randy Travis – Forever And Ever, Amen

January 20th, 2025

There wouldn’t be a sky full of stars if we were all meant to wish on the same one.

Frances Elliot Clark

Final Song:
Merle Haggard – Twinkle, Twinkle, Lucky Star

January 13th, 2025

None of us have the power to make someone else love us. But we all have the power to give away love, to love other people. And if we do so, we change the kind of world we live in.

Harold S. Kushner

Final Song:
The Judds – Love Is Alive

January 6th, 2025

It takes but one positive thought when given a chance to survive and thrive to overpower an entire army of negative thoughts.

Robert H. Schuller

Final Song:
The Little Willies – Roll On