2017-09-18 – Toronto’s Outer Rooms joined Bondo on Homemade Jams to talk in depth about the making of their sophomore record Even in the Cannon’s Mouth, available now on Bandcamp. Listen in while they talk about the meaning behind some lyrics, their favourite albums that inspire them, and why they decided to record their album live with Jeff McMurrich.
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This evening, still riding the high from last night, we say goodbye to the 27th Harvest Jazz and Blues festival. Two powerhouses of music, Steve Earle, and Colin James played to jam-packed venues in well above historical temperatures for our neck of the woods.
Steve Earle Shares his Message
Steve Earle hit the stage, and the crowd went wild before he uttered his first word. His face is as familiar as his style; patrons went in knowing what to expect and boy, did he deliver. The band shifted between instruments with the skill of buskers, started with all the usual band fare, and then tossed around a mandolin, violin, upright bass, harmonica, and maracas to shake things up – pun intended.
His music brings together elements of rock, country, gospel, and blues. His gruff voice and his tender impassioned lyrics, combine to take you to a simpler time, but a more complex message; a cautionary, yet somehow optimistic tale. Everyone wants to be a Rockstar, but it’s hard work. Steve Earle paid homage to the sacrifices of the greats in the title single of his new album, So, you Wanna be an Outlaw, and shared an energetic return to his roots with Harvest Jazz and Blues patrons; his special guests.
Colin James Just Came Back to Harvest
Opening for Colin James, Harvest Jazz and Blues goers experienced the National Reserve hailing from New York, NY. Singer and guitarist, Sean Walsh delivered a rich baritone vocal performance similar in cadence to Neil Diamond. With a full album in the works, the band exhibits the artistry of a hardworking, well-traveled group ready to take their vision to the next level.
Six-time Juno Award-winning, Saskatchewan born Colin James took the stage last night at the Moose Light Blues Tent. Fresh off his Blue Highways tour this Spring, Colin James has spent the summer making appearances at various festivals and fairs. It’s been two long years since his last sold-out show here at the Harvest Jazz and Blues festival, and audiences welcomed him back with open arms.
In the words of Howlin’ Wolf, “I just play blues for fun.” Colin James is one of those artists, born to sing the Blues. His performance Saturday night delivered a dichotomy; all the pain, struggle, and despair of the blues explored through a whimsical medium; the music has even the staunchest puritan hopping. With minimal effort, he won their confidence, and show-goers journeyed along with him for “the fun.”
Up-Close-And-Personal at Harvest Jazz and Blues
A scan through the crowds reveals patrons from tiny ear muffed babies, to one vivacious near-centurion owing her piece of the front row in the Cox and Palmer tent Friday night. There’s a little something there for everyone and no deviation from East coast charm. For the price of admission, even the largest venues at Harvest allow an up-close-and-personal experience with World Class entertainment of past, present and the rising star acts on the way.
Diana Dyck from Canada and Grant Foster from Florida combined talents to promote others. Dyck is an actress, voice over talent, poet, producer, and writer. Foster is an actor reflecting briefly on After School, plus an upcoming project called Crawley’s Tomb. Enjoy!
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Gloria Loring interview: Her marriage to Canadian icon Alan Thicke. Her singing career. Days of Our Lives. Once Upon a Coffee House. Being an author. Writing and performing theme music for Facts of Life, and more!
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Did you know that the Creepshow have a brand new album that’s out today? I did! You should probably go pick it up. Also, I’m playing a ton of solid tracks today that may make you question your own music collection. Though if you even only like one track I play today, I consider my job a success!
You’ll like them all, though. I know you guys.
So grab a podcast, force a friend to listen to it, and then force that friend to share the good word of good music!
Fire any and all requests off to RunForYourLifeCHSR@gmail.com !
Playlist:
The Last Thing On My Mind – The Joy Formidable
Meet The Foetus / Oh The Joy – Brody Dalle
Death At My Door / New Kings – The Creepshow
Don’t Come Back – Rockyard
Faith of the Faithless – Arcane Saints
Giants Walk – Spocaine
Just Couldn’t Stand The Weather – Sasquatch
Words – Sumo Cyco
Ten Thousand Against One – Unleash The Archers
Kindness Can Kill – Sleep Keepers
City of Angels – Stitched Up Heart
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When we look back on our lives, sometimes it’s the oddest of patterns we remember…
My guest today is Keith Lyon, on the occasion of his third book for children, Oh No, It’s Friday! Keith has been making books for three years, both as a passion and to aid in treatment of his mental illness. His third book relates tales of his younger brother’s rambunctious years, getting up to no good regularly on Fridays.
Keith’s latest book will have a book launch on September 23 at the Faith Baptist Church New Maryland at 7:30pm. He’ll have copies of the latest book as well as the other two previous books, and a special deal to get all three.
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Literature nourishes the soul, just as Harvest nourishes the heart…
My guest today is Ian LeTourneau, the first Cultural Laureate of Fredericton and organizer of the upcoming week-long celebration of literature called the Word Feast. We chat about how this brand new festival came to be, some of the many events included, and just what the Cultural Laureate is, anyway.
Word Feast takes place between September 18-24 in multiple locations around the city.
If you’re curious about what the Cultural Laureate does — or would like to apply for the position, visit the City of Fredericton’s website.
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Every year, the Harvest gets bigger and better. The acts may change, but one thing remains the same – good old Eastcoast hospitality and a love for Jazz and Blues which was self evident during opening night of the 2017 Harvest Jazz and Blues Festival!
Earthbound delight with fusion at Free Festival Kickoff
Patrons who ventured out to the Free Festival Kickoff were treated to a fusion of folk, funk, blues, and rock deftly drawn from acoustic instruments, Earthbound, made their Moose Light Blues Tent Debut at the 2017 Harvest Jazz and Blues festival. The family-friendly event featured a mix of the band’s original songs and a skillful cover of Levon Helm’s, Ophelia. The clever mix of genres offers a little touch of home to everyone.
Earthbound, comprised of songwriter/guitarist Dwayne Doucette, drummer/percussionist Mike Humble, and bassist Bob Fitzgerald, are 2014 Harvest Jazz and Blues Galaxy Rising Star winners. Their inaugural EP, Lettuce Turnip the Beet, received three Music New Brunswick Awards nominations and an ECMA nomination. Their latest offering, Ditch Flowers, explores themes of growth and introspection from personal and social perspectives.
Nashville’s, Muddy Magnolias’ First Canadian Show
Nashville’s, Muddy Magnolias, commanded the stage in their inaugural Canadian show as opening act for headliner Matt Andersen. A chatty crowd in a packed venue was no match for the powerful vocals of Jessy Wilson and Kallie North. Wilson, raised on soul and R&B, effortlessly belted to the four corners of the room. Music emanated from every part of her being as she moved, mesmerized around the stage. North, a self-taught guitarist, pierced the night with her Delta inspired, soulful voice. The duo shifted effortlessly from lead to harmony and back across the genres together.
Broken People, their debut album, represents a musical journey into what would be an existential crisis if the whole world weren’t already on this path together. The pair mixed a selection of music from their album with blues classics such as Sam Cooke’s Bring it on Home to me and Freddy King’s Going Down. But the highlight, bathed in a teal glow the songstresses delivered in true gospel, spiritual flair, Down by the Riverside.
Matt Andersen Headlines the Moose Light Blues Tent to a Sell Out Show
Matt Andersen took the stage at the Moose Light Blues Tent to a sellout crowd on the 15th Anniversary of his Harvest Jazz and Blues debut along with backing band the Bona Fide. He delivered a mixture of personal hits, including the third track, Honest Man, from his latest album of the same name. Andersen dismissed the band after the fifth number and delivered two intimate, heart-wrenching solos, accompanied by only his guitar.
Joined on stage by fellow solo blues artist Chris Colepaugh, and blues veteran, Rick Fines, the trio gave a thunderous show of soaring twin neck guitars in an extended session listeners hoped would never end. The guitarists were accompanied, in no small measure by Newfoundland native, Chris Kirby. Whose keyboarding style was creatively reminiscent of the Doors’ Ray Manzarek.
Regarding the Worldwide attention on Andersen due to the countless accolades and awards he’s earned, the Harvest Jazz and Blues site proclaims, “he’ll always be Our Matt.” No matter where in the world an NBer may be, they’ll have Matt’s powerhouse vocals to bring them on home.
September 14, 2017 – Latching onto the guitar at a young age, Quinn Bonnell of Burnt Church, NB uses his fantastic instrumental ability to combine singer-songwriter stylings with blues and folk on the much anticipated upcoming EP, The Night.
Quinn is captured here in Studio D playing his EP in it’s entirety, but also a track that has yet to be heard. Quinn talks taking his musicianship from small town Miramichi, to Fredericton, the long journey of his first release, and his upcoming Harvest Jazz & Blues main stage show.
Sessions Host: Brendan Magee
Sessions Engineer/Producer: Dylan Ward
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Well I gotta say, it was great to be back doing a live show for you all, even made greater that I was joined by ‘General Distortions host Johnny James ‘Dio’ for the two hour special on this past July’s ‘Maritime Metal & Hard Rock Festival #5’.
In the first hour we played the interviews and some songs by the bands I met with and in hour II, we did Johnny’s bands and interviews.
A lot of the bands I spoke with, I asked if they used the government grants that can be accessed by provinces musicians and artists and their answers? Well you’ll just have to check out the interviews and the show itself to find out!
Here’s Hour I: Crazy Train – Ozzy Osbourne| Die In Style – Monsters Are Human +Interview| Blood Pudding – Aron Scott’s Earthquake +Interview| Planet Doom – Last Kick + Interview| Razor Slay – Brass Knucklehead +Interview with Scott Wild|
Hour II: Reunion – Anthesis| Weather Terrify or Unafraid – ’68| Blackened Sun – Get The Shot| Devil Finger – Hero’s Last Rite
Coming up in a few weeks I’m going to do a super craptacular, ultra, massive kick ass, super duper Retro Crazy Train!
It will feature some of the best of the best Metal acts from New Brunswick’s past, such as; Holy Order, Dreamkick, Vanderwolf, Hemlock, Power Syndrome and many more. If yer an old ass Metalhead like myself, you’ll remember many of these acts from the past that set the bar and broke the barriers of Metal & Hard Rock in the local bar scenes. I promise it’ll be a Crazy Train for the books!
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Hello again. Well it was quite a week with all the rain we had but we got through it. And to help us through it we heard some of the best in classic rock. Here’s just a few bands we heard from…. Styx, The Who, Traffic, Angel, Ted Nugent and many more.
Play List for 08/09/17
1. Faces -You can make me dance
2. Lighthouse – Broken gutair blues
3. April wine – Tell me why
4. The Who – Pinball Wizard
5. Styx – Lady
6. Heart – White lighting and wine
7. Yes – Round about
8. Traffic – Memory of a rock n roller
9. Rush – Turn the page
10. Bad companey – Shooting stat
11. Ranibow – Street ally driver
12. B.T.O – For the weekend
13. Black Sabbath – The gates of hell
14. Angel – Tower
15. Lee Arron – paradice
16. Boston – Smoken
17. Anvil – Blood on the ice
18. Ted Nugent – The great white bufflow
19. The outlaws – Ghost riders in the sky
20. Killer Dwarfs – Dirty weppons
21. Diamond head – To heaven from hell
22. Ozzy Osbourne – Thank God for the bomb
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Track Listing: 
1.) Brent Mason – Snowdrift
2.) The Hypochondriacs – 3/4
3.) The Hypochondriacs – The Meeting Place
4.) Ian Sherwood – Dig That Hole
5.) Floodland – Scarce
6.) Burning Coast – Holleration
7.) Ross Neilsen – Ash Fault
8.) Dennis Ellsworth & Kinley Dowling – Something Beautiful
9.) Beard Springsteen – Frostbite
10.) Saint-Jack – Madame
11.) Designosaur – Adam!
12.) She Roars! – Petty Thieves
Synthesis is our first look at Moncton tech-death band Psychotropy. The band is composed of vocalist Noah Arsenault and Metal Bukkake founders Jonathon Lurette and Chris Doucet. The track is a perfect representation of what the metal community on the east coast enjoys, wave after wave of blasts and the vile, finger-breaking riffs of extreme metal. The lyrical content is saturated with grotesque adjectives that inject images of mutant, cronenberg-esque creatures into your subconscious. Stopping only for well placed, witty samples of the films “The Thing” and “Slither”, the song contains zero filler and is propped up only by the talents of its two special guests, Alain Levesque and Alex Olmstead. Levesque brings the enforcement of his other band Mindless Viscosity to the table by attacking the songs riffs with intensity while Olmstead provides his solid yet aggressive bass tones which are status quo for him in his band Malixiria. Synthesis has a high IQ when it comes to song structure and Psychotropy is an intriguing new force in east coast metal. A can’t miss band through the rest of 2017 and into 2018.
Listen to the track here: https://psychotropy.bandcamp.com/
Working towards a college or university degree is a formidable undertaking. The time management challenges of academic studies, classroom lectures, practicum’s and labs leave little room for extracurricular activities. The constant effort is exhausting and the need for down-time can become significant. One University of New Brunswick – Fredericton student [and CHSR 97.9FM Board of Director] is managing these challenges as well as adding another unique set of demands. As a Naval Reservist, Matt Baxter has also immersed himself in a part-time career in Canada’s military.
Working on a joint honours program for History and Political Science, Matt is concurrently training to be a Maritime Surface and Sub-Surface (MARS) Officer in the Royal Canadian Navy. MARS officers are the only officers who command and conduct the strategies, tactics and operation of ships, submarines, and combat information and weapons systems. He is also a member of ship’s company at HMCS Brunswicker in Saint John.
“I chose UNB because of their amazing History department, and the extensive programs they offer. I chose History and Political Science because of my interests and hobbies. Growing up in a military family I was always fascinated by military history, war movies, and building model warships. As for Political Science I have always been interested in world events, international relations and how nations work together, and how they work against each other,” he adds, “Fredericton is also my hometown so it was nice to move back and feel at home.”
Naval Cadet Matt Baxter is equally proud of his new Navy career. This summer he attended Basic Military Officer Qualification in Valcartier, Quebec and then flew to Victoria, BC to complete his MARS 2 course. “One of the best experiences so far would be the friendships I made on course. Since shipping out for the summer I have made some tight bonds with exceptional people from all over Canada during some of the most challenging days of my life. It can be tough but at the end of the day, the sail, or the course it’s incredibly rewarding.”
Back in school Matt continues with his commitment to studies. In his ‘spare’ time he runs and swims daily and is hoping to give the Woodsman team a shot this year. He will also keep busy as the UNB History Society President running lots of events, socials, outings, and department related activities. “Summer was great. I’ve had endless opportunities practically thrown at me for work, volunteering, and experiences while still maintaining good grades.” There is no doubt that NCdt Baxter’s discipline and determination will see him succeed. UNB and the Naval Reserve, have prepared him well.
Nina Blackwood interview: Vice Squad 35th anniversary exclusive! Reflections on Reckless Kelly. M-TV and more!
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Allan Arkush Interview: Rock N’ Roll High School exclusive! Working with The Ramones! Get Crazy and its complicated release on disc. Reflections on Hollywood Boulevard and working with director Joe Dante. The disappointment of Caddyshack 2. Shake, Rattle and Rock takes us back. Also Deathsports, Heartbeeps, Elvis Meets Nixon, Prince Charming, and numerous credits on television!
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Tune in to the Top Ten at 5pm atl. on CHSR 97.9 FM!
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Blind Dog returning to the HJBF Stage this Friday night in the Cox & Palmer Blues Court along with Quinn Bonnell, Gary Sappier Band and the Downtown Blue Band
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On today’s episode, we bring you a powerful, “classic” metal sound to ease you out of your safe zone and enjoy a bunch of new bands. But you all knew that already, didn’t you? Maybe you’re new here, in which case, grab a podcast – it’s on me – and sit back, kick your feet up, and enjoy!
If you know of music that I should know, fire it off my way – RunForYourLifeCHSR@gmail.com ! Otherwise, Run For Your Life, and do it to the beat of these tunes.
If you’re bored out of your mind and want to check out my Twitch page tonight, feel free to go there and give me a follow!
Playlist:
Don’t Waste Your Time – Kitchen Witch
The People Are Revolting – Freeze the Atlantic
Cynnu Tan – The Joy Formidable
A.O.T.B.H. – The Creepshow
Moebius – Puta Volcano
Down On The Road – Electric Mountain
Brown Paper Bag – Diablo Strange
Anyway – Sasquatch
False Walls / Shadow Guide – Unleash The Archers
New Stone – Parasol Caravan
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Join me for an interview with TAXI this morning!!!!!
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Track Listing: 
1.) TAXI – Couch
2.) Jen Cloher – Forgot Myself
3.) Floodland – Scarce
4.) The Hypochondriacs – Reaching Out
5.) Slates – The Stranger
6.) Laser Cake – Bolero
7.) Spaceport Union – Walls
8.) Le Trouble – Fatal Flaw
9.) Zeroscape – Two-Way Street
10.) Ritalin Boy – Some Kind Of Angel
11.) NERVOUSMEN – 20 Bees/6000 Pieces
12.) Minteer – Schizophrenic Cake Walk
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Photo Cred: Kyle Albright
September 7, 2017 – In the current age of fake country and no emotions comes The Hypochondriacs, a Fredericton 5 piece monster resurrecting what true country is all about. Mixing together elements of Hank Williams, rockabilly, doo wop, and modern tones you can hear the heartbreak pouring out of every note.
Listen in to hear some songs you can find on their new record In 3/4 (released September 8, 2017), and some that you can’t, and listen as Brendan MaGee digs a little deeper into what The Hypochondriacs are all about.
Session Host: Brendan MaGee
Session Engineer/Producer: Dylan Ward
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Track Listing:
1.) Rabies – Celtic Frost
2.) Counting On Downstairs – Inciting Incident
3.) Not You – PT
4.) Not You – HaHa
5.) Thrawsublat – She, Arboreal (acoustic)
6.) The Barrowdowns – The Impostor
7.) Dennis Ellsworth & Kinley Dowling – Panorama High
8.) Brent Mason – Count The Rings
9.) Brent Mason – Get It While You Can
10.) Grand Theft Bus – Up
11.) scrapes – Burnt Tea
12.) Hey Rosetta! – Seeds
Track Listing:
1.) Floodland – Sonder
2.) Floodland – Austringer
3.) David in the Dark – Rooftop
4.) The Hypochondriacs – 3/4
5.) Whitney Rose – Three Minute Love Affair
6.) Luke & the Drifters – Haste
7.) David Myles – If You Want Tonight
8.) David Myles – Cry, Cry, Cry
9.) Rose Cousins – Freedom
10.) Hum & Hollow – Needle & Thread
11.) Long Distance Runners – Pulling It Together
12.) NUAGES – KD
13.) Josh Bravener – Summer Time!
Well I’m finally getting around to posting this podcast so for the delay. on this episode we hear from great band like …. The Outlaws, Iron maiden,Anvil,Accept,Anthrax, Kick axe and many more of the classics .
Play List for 01/09/17
1. Black sabbath -Electric funeral
2. Kansas – The preacher
3. Rush – caravan
4. Dio – Dream evil
5. Uriah heep – Weekend warrior
6. Iron maiden -Heaven can wait
7. Van halen -Tattoo
8. Helix – Heavy metal love
9. Motorhead – Orgasmattron
10. Ozzy Osbourn – Littel dolls
11. Anvil – Mad dog
12. Budgie – Board with russia
13. Accept – Koolaid
14. Rainebow – Street of dreams
15. Sylum – brake down the walls
16. Iron maiden – Running free
17. Anthrax -Now it’s dark
18. Lee Aaron – fire and gasoline
19. Metallica – The waite
20. ZZ Top – cheap sunglasses
21. Kick axe – heavy metal shuffel
22. Black foot – on yhe run
23. The Outlaws – Green grass and high tides
24. Helix – Wild in the streets
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