Lunchbox 2011-07-22 – Pi Approximation Day

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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:

  • New Brunswick Highland Games this weekend! Check them out on the lawn at Old Government House.
  • The musical story of The Bricklin opens tonight, with Bricklin himself in attendance! Taking place tonight at the Playhouse.
  • Today is the day that Scottish explorer Alexander MacKenzie completed the Northwest Passage. Go play some Stan Rogers, will ya! Also: Willie Post became the first person to solo around the world. Presumably, by plane.
  • Births: Alex Trebek (1940), Willem Dafoe (1955), Rufus Wainwright (1973)

For more information about what’s happening tonight, this weekend and next week, tune it to Fredericton This Week at 6pm!

News Headlines: Friday, July 22nd, 2011

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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

CHSR News is available online, whenever you need it! Just look to the left side of your page and click on “Hear the News!”

News Headlines: Thursday, July 21st, 2011

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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]

News Headlines: Wednesday, July 20th, 2011

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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]

News Headlines: Tuesday, July 19th, 2011

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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]

News Headlines: Monday, July 18th, 2011

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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]

News Headlines: Friday, July 15th, 2011

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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!”

Lunchbox 2011-07-13

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Music:

  • hearts and minds by kites overhead
  • House Of Mirrors by Magenta Lane

Events:

  • The last Harry Potter film is out!
  • Vinyl 2Bits (R&B/Swing) concert in Officer’s Square was postponed last night until tonight at 7:30pm (barring more rain/thunderstorms)
  • Peter Hicks (Pop) playing at Guard House Barracks Square today at 12:30pm.
  • The Stringers (Contemporary Music) playing at the Main Street Ampitheatre tonight at 7:00pm; rain date Monday.
  • Shale Gas Networking Session in Sussex
  • Art Class at the Fredericton Region Museum, Wednesday 1pm-3pm
  • Part 2 of Powerpoint Summer Institute: Visually Effective Data Display in Powerpoint, 1:30-3:30pm, D’Avrey Hall

Tomorrow:

  • July Java Jam @ Tony’s Music Box: Noon, Thursday July 14: Evans McGee
  • Summer Cinema Series from UNB Libraries: 7pm, July 14: The Orphanage

Later:

Today in History:

Births:

  • Julius Caesar, 100BC, Roman Emperor
  • John Dee, 1527, occultist and scientist
  • Harrison Ford, 1942
  • Patrick Stewart, 1940
  • Cheech Marin, 1942

Deaths:

  • no one

Events:

  • 1982 FIRST ALL-STAR BASEBALL IN CANADA Montreal Quebec – Montreal Expos host first All-Star Game played outside the US; the National League defeats the American League 4-1, winning for the 11th consecutive year.
  • 1953 Stratford Ontario – Alec Guinness stars in Shakespeare’s Richard the Third, to open the first season of the Stratford Festival, held in a tent. Here is the Festival Theatre ten years later, with its tent design reflecting the humble beginnings.

News Headlines: Wednesday, July 13th, 2011

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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!”

CHSR Session 028: Fatality

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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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CHSR Session 027: Ingrid Gatin with Demetra

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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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Metal Gods Anvil Touch Down In Fredericton

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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]

CHSR Session 025: Moonshine Ramblers

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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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CHSR Session 024: Aviate

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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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Election 2011 – The Candidates

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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

Website (Facebook)

[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]

 

Green Party

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]

CHSR Session 022: The Kindness Killers

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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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CHSR Session 021: The Lilac Affair

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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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CHSR Session #19: The Real McKenzies

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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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Interview: The Jimmy Riggers

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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]

CHSR Session #15: Melissa Ferrick

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American soulful singer-songwriter Melissa Ferrick had just enough time to drop in for a few songs, a little chat and a serenade for hosts Sprout and Bean (of The Mixed Bag) before rushing off for her performance later that night. Hear her talk about where her songs come from and how she sees the world, and listen to some songs from three of her albums to round out the hour.

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