Hosted by Max Ford

Max Ford has been volunteering at VOWR since October, 2022. A native of Mount Pearl, Max is a former English teacher who has worked in St. John’s, Clarenville and overseas in South Korea. He is a songwriter, a musician, and an entertainer who has a passion for all styles of music.
Ford is the host of the Monday edition of VOWR’s “Evenings At 800” program. During the program, you will hear an intriguing mix of Folk, Country, Soul, Jazz and Light Rock. You will hear familiar, well loved music and you will be introduced to acoustic songs that did not receive the attention they deserved on mainstream radio.
During his “Evening’s At 800” program, be sure to check out his segment Facts With Max. In this segment, Ford provides a short biography of an influential artist/musician followed with a selection of songs that helped define their musical journey.
Check out these previous episodes of Facts With Max below:
John Prine
Aired: February 10th, 2025

Song Selection:
- Angel From Montgomery
- The Speed Of The Sound Of Loneliness
- Long Monday
Glen Campbell
Aired: February 3rd, 2025

Song Selection:
- Gentle On My Mind
- Rhinestone Cowboy
- Wichita Lineman
The Band
Aired: January 27th, 2025

Song Selection:
- Unfaithful Servant
- I Shall Be Released
- The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down
Cat Stevens
Aired: January 20th, 2025

Song Selection:
- The First Cut Is The Deepest
- Father And Son
- Roadslinger (as Yusuf)
Elton John
Aired: January 13th, 2025

Song Selection:
- Your Song
- Candle in the Wind (Live)
- Can You Feel the Love Tonight
George Jones
Aired: December 16th, 2024

Song Selection:
- Why Baby Why
- We’re Gonna Hold On (feat. Tammy Wynette)
- He Stopped Loving Her Today
Bob Dylan
Aired: December 9th, 2024

Song Selection:
- Blowin’ In The Wind
- Tangled Up In Blue
- Things Have Changed
Hank Williams
Aired: December 2nd, 2024

Song Selection:
- Lovesick Blues
- Hey Good Lookin’
- Your Cheatin’ Heart
Tina Turner
Aired: November 25th, 2024

Song Selection:
- Proud Mary (writer, John Fogarty)
- We Don’t Need Another Hero
- What’s Love Got To Do With It
Ryan’s Fancy
Aired: November 18th, 2024

Song Selection:
- Star of Logy Bay (vocals, Dennis Ryan)
- The Rocky Road To Dublin (vocals, Fergus O’Bryne)
- The Streets of London (vocals, Dermot O’Reilly)
Remembrance Day
Aired: November 11th, 2024

Song Selection:
- The Green Fields of France – The Fureys
- And The Band Played Waltzing Matilda – Liam Clancy
Patsy Cline
Aired: November 4th, 2024

Song Selection:
- Walkin’ After Midnight
- Crazy
The Beatles (Part Two) – Conclusion
Aired: October 28th, 2024

Song Selection:
- Here, There and Everywhere (1966)
- Strawberry Fields Forever (1967)
- Something (1969)
The Beatles (Part One) – The Early Years
Aired: October 21st, 2024

Song Selection:
- I Want To Hold Your Hand (1963)
- I Feel Fine (1964)
- Yesterday (1965)
James Taylor
Aired: October 14th, 2024

Song Selection:
- Carolina In My Mind
- Your Smiling Face
- Copperline
Bobby Darin
Aired: October 7th, 2024

Song Selection:
- Splish Splash
- Mack The Knife
- Simple Songs of Freedom
Elvis Presley
Aired: September 30th, 2024

Song Selection:
- That’s All Right
- If I Can Dream
- An American Trilogy
Joe Cocker
Aired: September 23rd, 2024

Song Selection:
- With A Little Help From My Friends
- Up Where We Belong (feat. Jennifer Warnes)
Waylon Jennings
Aired: September 16th, 2024

Song Selection:
- Are You Sure Hank Done It This Way
- Theme from “The Dukes of Hazzard” (Good Ol’ Boys)
Bruce Cockburn
Aired: September 9th, 2024

Song Selection:
- Going To The Country
- Wondering Where The Lions Are
- If A Tree Falls
Kris Kristofferson
Aired: August 26th, 2024

Song Selection:
- Sunday Mornin’ Comin’ Down
- Help Me Make It Through The Night
Blue Rodeo
Aired: August 12th, 2024

Song Selection:
- Hasn’t Hit Me Yet (vocals, Greg Keelor)
- Try (vocals, Jim Cuddy)
Steve Earle
Aired: July 29th, 2024

Song Selection:
- Galway Girl
- Ellis Unit One
Emmylou Harris
Aired: July 15th, 2024

Song Selection:
- Love Hurts (feat. Gram Parsons)
- One More Cup of Coffee (feat. Bob Dylan)
- Love and Happiness (feat. Mark Knopfler)