Where is the Vinyl Cafe?

Vinyl Cafe is one of the CBC Radio’s most popular weekend shows and its main characters, the comedic husband and wife duo of Dave and Morley from the fictional town of Big Narrows, are set as being from Cape Breton. For McLean, Dave and Morley could be from anywhere in Atlantic Canada.

Is Vinyl Cafe still on CBC?

ABOUT THE VINYL CAFE It was on the air from 1994-2016. Periodically, The Vinyl Cafe returns to its old home on CBC Radio.

Are Vinyl Cafe stories true?

The centrepiece of the show was the fictional stories that Stuart wrote. The stories were about Dave, a fictional character who ran a record store called, you guessed it, the Vinyl Cafe. The stories orbited the world of Dave; his wife, Morley; and their two kids, Sam and Stephanie.

Where did Stuart McLean grow up?

Montreal
Early Life and Education. Stuart McLean was born in Montreal, the son of Andrew Thompson and Margaret Patricia McLean. He has often cited his childhood as a source of inspiration for his later work as a writer and radio host.

What is Dave and Morley’s last name?

Characters. The major characters in the stories are Dave, Morley, their family and assorted friends and neighbours. The family’s last name is never mentioned, although in one story Dave’s mother’s name is given as Margaret McNeal.

Is there a Vinyl Cafe podcast?

The Vinyl Cafe returns this summer! Recorded live at venues across the country, each podcast contains an hour of music, laughter and stories from Canada’s favourite storyteller, the late, great Stuart McLean.

Where do Dave and Morley live?

A major feature of many of McLean’s shows were the “Dave and Morley Stories”, which featured a fictional Toronto family. The name “Vinyl Cafe” referred both to the show’s musical content and the fictional record shop owned by McLean’s character Dave.

How old was Stuart McLean?

68 years (1948–2017)Stuart McLean / Age at death

Are Dave and Morley real?

What is the first Vinyl Cafe story?

(Vinyl Cafe #1) Stories from the Vinyl Cafe also introduces a host of other wonderfully imagined chara. The collection features Canada’s much-loved fictional family: Dave, Morley, Stephanie and Sam.

How many Vinyl Cafe books are there?

The Vinyl Cafe Celebrates includes 10 never-before-published stories and 10 new classic favourites, including The Waterslide, The Canoe Trip and the beloved classic Christmas tale Dave Cooks the Turkey.

Who wrote Vinyl Cafe?

Stuart McLean OC
Stuart McLean

Stuart McLean OC
Employer CBC Radio
Notable work The Vinyl Cafe
Spouse(s) Linda Read (1982–2002)
Awards Officer of the Order of Canada

Where can I find the Vinyl Cafe?

Available now online and at sensible bookstores from coast-to-coast-to-coast. The Vinyl Cafe aired weekly on CBC Radio, on select public radio stations in the United States, and via podcast.

What happened to the Vinyl Cafe on CBC?

The radio show was written and hosted by the late Stuart McLean and featured stories, essays and music, often recorded at live concerts from across Canada and the US. It was on the air from 1994-2016. Periodically, The Vinyl Cafe returns to its old home on CBC Radio.

Who are the members of the Vinyl Cafe?

The stories also feature Dave’s wife, Morley, their two children, Sam and Stephanie, and assorted friends and neighbours. The stories are collected in books and on CD. To view the full Vinyl Cafe discography, click here.