What made you start your show?
I had been volunteering with CHSR since early 2012 and really started getting into music reviewing over the summer. I like listening to all genres of music and loved the fact that CHSR is full of local Canadian independent artists, among many others. I found it neat that I was listening to music that probably no one else in the city had ever heard. What was a shame was that after I had reviewed these CD’s I would return them to the station and they just got kind of lost in the abyss of 100’s CD’s that come into the station monthly. I thought why not do a radio show and showcase some tracks off the CD’s I was listening to? It’s a chance to shine a spotlight on bands that really deserve it.
Tell us a little about your hosts?
Erin Bond is a self proclaimed guitar hero/Rock n’ Roll connoisseur with a life long love for music. As a child, most were sung lullabies. I had Beatle songs. I grew up in a very musical home and am very thankful for that.
Who would be your dream guest on your show?
I’m not sure if I have a “dream guest”. I’ve been pretty lucky with musicians and bands when it comes to getting interviews. When I approach them they have always been more than willing to take the time to speak with me. So far I have had the chance to interview East Coast bands like Slowcoaster, Von Alstynes, Floodland, Like A Motorcycle, Alert The Medic, and even Big Sugar’s Gordie Johnson who came into studio to chat with me. I’m always open to any band who would like to be part of Anything Goes!
What made you decide to come to CHSR to air your show?
CHSR is an amazing alternative to mainstream radio. Independent radio is so culturally important and yet I find that both listeners as well as the musicians it supports underappreciate it. What people need to realize is that there is SO much talent right here in our own backyards, but all you hear on local radio stations is the same Top 40 songs over and over again. CHSR is an opportunity for independent artists to gain exposure and for listeners like youself to hear something different.
Where do you see the show going in the future?
As long as there are talented bands sending their music into CHSR there will always be an Anything Goes.
“Anything Goes” might be the most eclectic radio show on Fredericton’s CHSR 97.9FM. Hosted by Bondo “Anything Goes” plays tracks from ALL genres off the CD’s most recently reviewed for the station. Expect to hear the talents that are not found on mainstream radio. But… anything goes.
Listen Live Tuesdays at 7pm and LIKE the show on Facebook.
