Fredericton blogger Charles Leblanc recently hit his millionth hit on his blog, and Justin Marshall (host of Political Junkies) sat down to talk to him about how he got to this point, and his role in politics in New Brunswick.
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Man identified after tragedy in Grand Lake
Bathurst mother upset over movie plans
RCMP investigate vandalism in Cumberland Bay
Two fires over the weekend deemed suspicious
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Tuesday’s News:[audio:http://chsrfm.ca/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/News-26JUL2011.mp3|titles=News 26JUL2011]
Body of Fredericton man found in Grand Lake
Weekend fire destroys veterinary clinic
Lincoln fire not considered suspicious
Codiac RCMP investigate car found on fire
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Monday’s News: [audio:http://chsrfm.ca/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/News-25JUL2011.mp3|titles=News 25JUL2011]
Happy Pi Approximation Day! (It’s 22/7 today! … Yeah, I had to look it up too.)
Don’t like that? Ok, so it’s also Ratcatcher’s Day! 😛
With lightning and thunder crashing all around, how could I not play Flash Lightnin’s self-titled track from their self-titled album? Really? No going against that grain.
I also couldn’t resist Weather the Storm by Buddy McNeil & the Magic Mirrors. In between that, however, was:
For more information about what’s happening tonight, this weekend and next week, tune it to Fredericton This Week at 6pm!
No injuries after frightening crash
City councillor wants bridge divers to stop
Fredericton creates more bikes lanes
Oromocto teen awarded Sea Cadet of the Year
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Minimum wage may stay put until next spring
Large wall near Fredericton takes on large price tag
Police investigate theft of trucks and trailers
Gas prices up, but not by much
CHSR News is available online, whenever you need it! Just look to the left side of your page and click on “Hear the News!”
Thursday’s News:[audio:http://chsrfm.ca/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/News-21JUL2011.mp3|titles=News 21JUL2011]
Point Lepreau on schedule for fall 2012 restart
Maine boy dead after log truck hits home
CN train bridge loses chunks of cement
Battle between two and four wheels in Moncton
CHSR News airs Monday through Friday at 8 AM, noon and 5 PM on CHSR, 97.9 FM and right here on our website! Just look to the left side of your page and click on “Hear The News!”
Wednesday’s News:[audio:http://chsrfm.ca/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/News-20JUL2011.mp3|titles=News 20JUL2011]
Fredericton Police investigate weekend assault
NB Power restores power to Sussex region
Toddler found dead in Moncton-area pool
RCMP arrest N.B. man after shooting of N.S. man
CHSR News airs Monday through Friday at 8 AM, noon and 5 PM on CHSR, 97.9 FM and right here on our website! Just look to the left side of your page and click on “Hear The News!”
Tuesday’s News:[audio:http://chsrfm.ca/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/News-19JUL2011.mp3|titles=News 19JUL2011]
Few tickets handed out after cell phone ban
Drivers ticketed following checkstop in Bouctouche
St. Stephen man charged with attempted murder
RCMP looking for N.B. man after N.S. man shot
CHSR News airs Monday through Friday at 8 AM, noon and 5 PM on CHSR, 97.9 FM and right here on our website! Just look to the left side of your page and click on “Hear The News!”
Monday’s News: [audio:http://chsrfm.ca/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/News-18JUL2011.mp3|titles=News 18JUL2011]
Burton man free after mistrial called in weapons case
Police search home of son of late Richard Oland
Thieves steal thousands from Mount Allison University
Gas prices up again this week
CHSR News airs Monday through Friday at 8 AM, noon and 5 PM on CHSR, 97.9 FM and right here on our website! Just look to the left side of your page and click on “Hear The News!”
Tomorrow:
Later:
Transport truck explodes into flames
Water heater forces evacuation of twelve people
Motorcycle-moose collision kills man
Saint John death considered homicide: police
WEIRD NEWS: Mother gives birth to massive baby
CHSR News airs Monday through Friday at 8 AM, noon and 5 PM on CHSR, 97.9 FM and right here on our website! Just look to the left side of your page and click on “Hear The News!”
Remy from Where Monsters Dwell set up a fast-paced interview with Spencer from metal band Fatality, over the phone and fresh on their tour. Though this isn’t exactly a session, they chat about everything from drugs to how this tour is going. They promote their fellow bands, mini-tours and everything else you can imagine. Give it a listen!
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Enchanting, riveting, chamber pop music.. How does one describe the sounds of Ingrid Gatin and Demetra? Join Station Manager Tim Rayne and Program Director Mark the Encaffeinated ONE (of CAFFEEN!) as they talk inspiration, travelling versus touring, multi-instrumentalism with Ingrid Gatin, Demetra Penner and the band, and then get lost in the ethereal sounds of their music.
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Windsor, Ontario’s Michou stopped by in mid-May to perform in Session in Studio D. The band to talked to Station Manager Tim Rayne about the band’s baby-years origin and being a DIY band. Thanks to Jordan McDonald (of Misplaced Truths) for sound engineering and Matt Nightingale (of Run For Your Life) for post-production.
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Canadian metal legends Anvil touched briefly down in Fredericton, prompting a two-part special Lunchbox series on the band’s legacy, and featuring an interview with Lips.
Part 1: about the band [audio:http://chsrfm.ca/podcast/general/Lunchbox/Lunchbox%20-%20D20110511%20-%20Anvil%20special%20pt%201.mp3|titles=Anvil pt 1: about the band]
Part 2: interview with Lips [audio:http://chsrfm.ca/podcast/general/Lunchbox/Lunchbox%20-%20D20110512%20-%20Anvil%20special%20pt%202%20-%20Interview%20with%20Lips.mp3|titles=Interview with Lips of Anvil]
Halifax’s sprawling bluegrass band The Moonshine Ramblers (along with Tom Terrell and three quarters of The Modern Grass Quartet) rambled into town at the last minute. Quebec’s cancellation was our benefit, as they stopped into CHSR to talk bluegrass, shifting instruments, reggae and bluegrass — and play unstoppable music. Hosted by Mark The Encaffeinated ONE (of The WEIRD Show) and boards operated by Matt Nightingale (of Run For Your Life!).
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Fredericton is exploding with talent — and Aviate are a great example. Formed just last fall from students at St. Thomas University, Aviate are creating enviable buzz. Jacob Martin (of The Weird, the Beard and the Vegan and Naked Airwaves) hosted the band and got them to do what might be their first recordings anywhere — including a song written just the day before. They also discussed just how this all got started, and we check out how their brand new drummer is doing after 6 days with the band.
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Leanne and Viola (of The Coffee Table) invited Sherman Downey & The Ambiguous Case to Studio D to talk about The Beast, The Tour, The ECMAs, Their Inspirations and Their Music — not to mention play some awesome songs!
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CHSR’s own Justin Marshall (host of Political Junkies) sat down with each of the candidates in the Fredericton-area federal riding. These have been airing on Lunchbox at noon on the station, but in case you missed them, here they are, in the order they were broadcast!
Independent Candidate
Adam Scott Ness
[audio:http://chsrfm.ca/podcast/general/Lunchbox/Lunchbox%20-%20D20110418%20-%20Independent%20Federal%20Candidate%20Adam%20Scott%20Ness.mp3]
Progressive Conservative
Keith Ashfield
Website
[audio:http://chsrfm.ca/podcast/general/Lunchbox/Lunchbox%20-%20D20110419%20-%20Conservative%20Candidate%20Keith%20Ashfield.mp3]
Louise Comeau
Website
[audio:http://chsrfm.ca/podcast/general/Lunchbox/Lunchbox%20-%20D20110419%20-%20Green%20Federal%20Candidate%20Louise%20Comeau%20(aired%2020110420).mp3]
NDP Party
Jesse Travis
Website [audio:http://chsrfm.ca/podcast/general/Lunchbox/Lunchbox%20-%20D20110419%20-%20NDP%20candidate%20Jesse%20Travis.mp3]
Liberal Party
Randy McKeen
Website [audio:http://chsrfm.ca/podcast/general/Lunchbox/Lunchbox%20-%20D20110422%20-%20Liberal%20Candidate%20Randy%20Mckean.mp3]
Studio D welcomed The Kindness Killers from Peterborough, ON. Three out of four members were on hand to share their “new, old country” music and talk with Program Director Mark the Encaffeinated ONE (of The WEIRD Show, CAFFEEN!) about the appeal of the “weepy era of country music”, the loss of a baritone uke, and the process of working toward their new album.
Thanks, too, to Kayne Wong (of The Quiet Inside) for operating the boards.
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Newly-formed Fredericton-local band The Lilac Affair stopped by CHSR to perform in Studio D! They are currently worked toward their first EP, and had a chance to discuss the making of the new album with Station Manager Tim Rayne — including the fact that some of the tracks were mixed at legendary Abbey Road Studios in England.
Hear them play, sing and talk on Session 21!
Thanks to Jordon MacDonald (Spoken Word Coordinator and host of Misplaced Truths) for operating the board.
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New Brunswick’s own Moment of Inertia stopped by CHSR to rock out Studio D! Host Jeremy Fowler (of The Weird, The Beard and the Vegan and the award-winning Naked Airwaves) talked to them about how the band has evolved over time and the wild and crazy times playing for biker gatherings.
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The unstoppable and legendary Celtic-punk band The Real McKenzies whipped through town, stopping briefly to perform at Nicky Zed’s and here at CHSR in Studio D. Station Manager Tim Rayne managed to get a word or two in sideways to find out where to go for beer in Berlin and a graphic opinion of the movie Commando. (But mostly they just launched into some great music!)
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The Jimmy Riggers from Montreal stopped in on their brand-new tour through the Maritimes and had a live noon-time chat with Matt Nightingale (host of Run For Your Life, Friday 5pm) on The Lunchbox. Listen to them chat about the eclectic mix that is their latest album. Oh, and duck stains.
[audio:http://chsrfm.ca/podcast/general/Lunchbox/Lunchbox%202011-03-24%20-%20The%20Jimmy%20Riggers%20in%20studio.mp3 Interview with The Jimmy Riggers]
