This is Testing For Echo Episode 91 on CHSR FM 97.9 in Fredericton and around the world and I am always pleased to be your host Tim Scammell. There are a couple of things that may be old news by now but important regardless. I ask that you give your thoughts to the family and
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Episode 21. Surf guitar, ‘steam punk’, guerrilla folk punk and beyond. Artist Song Album Year Shadowy Men On A Shadowy Planet Zombie Compromise Savvy Show Stoppers 1988 Hoodoo Gurus Bittersweet Mars Needs Guitars! 1985 The Screaming Blue Messiahs Wild Blue Yonder Gun Shy 1986 Abney Park Katyusha The Circus At the End of the World
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Lordy lordy, look who’s 100?!? Check out this week’s episode that is chock full of great jams to celebrate the 100th episode of Away From The Mire! Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | RSS | More
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New music this week from Chris Ballew and Superchunk and I play a couple of songs from the recently departed Todd Snider. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | RSS | More
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Hi there everyone. It’s great that you’ve tuned in today and for that I thank you. This is Testing For Echo Episode 90 in Fredericton and around the world and I’m your host Tim Scammell This episode feels pretty interesting to me. I think you will feel as I do as it goes on. Let
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New music this week from locals Fresh Cosmos (Saint John) and Tortue (Fredericton). I also highlight some classic albums this week in history with alt rock classics from Pearl Jam, Bush and Belle and Sebastian. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | RSS | More
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Things got groovy early with an epic “Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald” by Billy Strings. I also preview the recently announced Trifecta tour featuring Slowcaster, Grand Theft Bus and Jimmy Swift Band which will be heating up venues across the Maritimes this December. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | RSS
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Hi there everyone. I’m really pleased that you’ve tuned in today This is Testing For Echo Episode 89 in Fredericton and around the world and I’m your host Tim Scammell So now let’s make this worth your while. Episode Song List Envy of None – Look Inside Book Club – She Was my Spring Genesis
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Shivering Songs 2026 released its awesome line-up this week, plus new music from Marian, The Barr Brothers and Bobby Dove. Playlist Mo Kenney – Sucker :: Dan Mangan – Robots :: Amy Millan – Kiss That Summer :: Logan Richard – Kissing My Love :: Wild Pink – Cloud or Mountain :: Ben Caplan –
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Tonight we look for an escape from sports induced sadness with the healing power of music. I’ve got new music from The Burning Hell, Bruce Springsteen and Absolute Losers as well as a set of alternate takes of songs you know and love. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | RSS
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New music this week from Geese, Absolute Losers and Sam Salmon! Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | RSS | More
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A fun cover set this week featuring Rush covers as well as new music from Geese and Jeff Tweedy. We finish it off with a novelty track written and produced by the recently departed Ace Frehley. Jordana, TV Girl – Summer’s Over Tebby and the Heavy – Razzle Dazzle Jeff Tweedy – Forever Never
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Hello again everyone. Thank you very much for tuning in today. This is Testing For Echo Episode 88 in Fredericton and around the world. I do have a pretty large stack of songs to squeeze into our show today so let’s get this started. Tim “The World of Music, One Song at a Time” Episode
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Playlist: Old Man Luedecke, Bahamas – My Status is the Baddest :: Bahamas – The Bridge :: William Prince – The Spark :: Brandi Carlile, Lucius – You and Me on the Rock :: Les louanges – Pigeons :: Radio Radio – Tellement dope :: Absolute Loser – In The Crowd :: The Barr Brothers
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On the day of recording this episode it’s the 45th anniversary of Heatwave Festival in Bowmanville Ontario. There will be more on that later. There’s a few Heatwave references. I was there. I can speak to it. 🙂 And great music! Check these out! Episode Song List Talking Heads – I Zimbra Miss Krystal –
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New music this week from Wednesday, Sloan and Absolute Losers and I also take a look back at a couple of albums released on Oct 6th in previous years. Check it out! Absolute Losers – Kiss Of Death The Luvmenauts – Brothers of Metal Local H – Lucky Time Lammping, Bloodshot Bill – Never
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The Hello Crows will release their debut album on September 30, 2025, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (Orange Shirt Day), at The Playhouse. Tonya chatted with band member, Judie Acquin, about creating the album, reclaiming language and the importance of supporting community. Playlist The Hello Crows – Red Flag :: The Hello Crows
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20 years ago Pearl Jam announced a cross Canada tour and my excitement was off the charts. I had been to a few concerts before but never one that was my favorite band. A band that I listened to every day and dreamed of seeing live. September of 2005, I finally got that opportunity as
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Thanks for stopping by, I hope everyone had a great week down at Harvest! This week I’ve got new music from Neil Young, Pitrun and The Burning Hell. Neil Young and The Chrome Hearts – Big Crime Mj Lenderman – Toontown Pitrun – Whole Foods Dad Patrol – Honey Bunny Gizmo – Prisoner Functionary Nirvana
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Hi there everyone. I trust that all is well with you and you’re ready to roll. This is Testing For Echo Episode 85 on CHSR FM 97.9 in Fredericton and around the world and I am your host Tim Scammell. I have a nice stack of musical mayhem to entertain you for the next hour
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Today, Kylie Fox and Josh Bravener popped by the CHSR FM studios to debut a new song and promote their concert at the Playhouse on Sunday, Sept 14th as part of Harvest Music Fest. www.harvestmusicfest.ca www.kyliefox.ca Playlist: Kylie Fox – Flush :: Kylie Fox & Josh Bravener – Biggest Fan :: The Hypochondriacs – 3/4
Welcome back to the 3rd annual Away From the Mire Harvest preview show. Another great lineup this year and hope to see you all downtown whether on the streets or in the tents. Connor Fox – Don’t Ruin A Good Thing Capital 6 – In The Weird Eddie 9V – Saratoga Goose – Arcadia
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This summer, Tonya Price, had the opportunity to host an episode of The International Americana Music Show, which is a globally syndicated radio show, featuring the best Americana music made solely ?by non-American artists. Tonya showcased Canadiana artists like those heard this week on People Need Music. Check out The International Americana Music Show at
Hello there everyone. This is Tim Scammell, host of the weekly show Testing For Echo on CHSR on Saturday afternoons at 3:00 pm and Tuesday mornings at 7:00. This week I’m sort of cheating. As most of you know, our show is an homage to the best band to ever have existed, RUSH. Back in
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Hi there folks. I hope that you are doing great and I’m really happy that you’ve tuned in. This is episode 83 of Testing For Echo on CHSR FM 97.9 in Fredericton and around the world and I am your host Tim Scammell. Episode Song List Styx – Lady – Remastered Depeche Mode – Heroes
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