February 25, 2015 – Bondo had the chance to chat with singer/songwriter extraordinaire Ben Caplan over the phone before his Thursday night show at The Capital. The Hamilton born artist now calls Halifax his home, describing it as having that big town feel, adding that as long as you have a good head on your shoulders and an
Track Listing: 1.) Ben Caplan & The Casual Smokers – Conduit 2.) Interview with Ben Caplan 3.) Ben Caplan & The Casual Smokers – Down To The River 4.) In-Flight Safety – Animals 5.) Floodland – Mercury 6.) NUAGES – Grace 7.) The Stogies – You Don’t Look Too Good 8.) Dregs – Home 9.) The Waking Night – Hanging Cloud 10.) Uaxyacac –
We throw out too much stuff. Technology is a wonderful thing, and the pace of invention is incredible, but it has a dark side: waste. A phone bought brand new today may only have a useable lifetime of a few years. A desktop computer might be obsolete in 5 years, and your TV is reinvented every year.
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Track Listing: 1.) Kodaline – Lost 2.) Interview with Cairo 3.) Cairo -A History Of Reasons 4.) James Irwin – Face Value 5.) Elaquent – Oreos 6.) Twin River – Secret in a Seance 7.) Thomas D’Arcy – Fooled You Twice 8.) Hilotrons – Real Game Changer 9.) StereoKid – Young Heart 10.) B.A. Johnston –
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Art moves us.. Sarah Beth Shiplett informs us about musical performances, Andre Sampson tells us about 20-minute art.
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I love drama: on-stage, on audio, on the radio, in a book. But what about crossing these forms? The Next Folding Theatre Company prides itself on pushing boundaries and trying new things, as well as giving new playwrights a chance to get their work produced. My guest today is Brandon Hicks, the producer of the upcoming
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Where do you keep your stories? Most people would point to something written down, journals or diaries or books, but I suspect that where your stories are really kept are in two, connected places: your head, and your things. Look around you: there are likely things that tell your stories in any place you inhabit
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Homemade Jams 2015-02-02 Track Listing: 1.) Interview with Astral Swans 2.) Astral Swans – Beginning Of The End (Calgary, AB) 3.) Mike Trask And The Precious Memories – Coyote 4.) Mikky Ekko – Watch Me Rise (Nashville, TN) 5.) DFO – Barricade 6.) Christina Martin – It’ll Be Alright 7.) Faded Agent – The Land
Track Listing: 1.) CAIRO – With You (Toronto, ON) 2.) Christina Martin – I’ve Got A Gun 3.) David R. Elliott – Taking A Chance On Love 4.) Michael Dalton – High Hopes 5.) Mike Trask And The Precious Memories – Sadie 6.) David R. Elliott – Every Moment 7.) Jordan Musycsyn – Inspired 8.) Quiet Parade – Ghosts 9.) The Waking Night – Shot
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Do you ever wonder: can I climb that? Some people love a physical challenge like climbing a wall, or scaling a mountain. Guest host Tim Rayne (host of the morning’s Instant Breakfast) talks with Kevin Kelly of the UNB Rock & Ice Club. They talk about Kevin’s discovery of climbing, the love of scaling mountains
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What would you do to relive some memories of times and people gone past? Today’s show deals with memories… Up first, Kaylee Stevens has just started working with the Charlotte Street Arts Centre, but she hits the ground running as the CSAC celebrates it’s 10th year! We talk about the historic perspective of the building (celebrating
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Ultimately, don’t we all just want to get along? Of course, what that actually looks like is what all the fuss is really about. We want to be fair, but not give away the farm. We want to have our rights, but not when overburden the system. We need to negotiate these things, and do it
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Good art engages the mind — so does a good game! … and every once and a while, you should probably step back from the Internet.. Two guests today, both presenting you with very interesting opportunities to have fun in this city. My first guest, Travis Grant, is the co-founder of the soon-to-be-open board game
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This city has a very thriving music community, both in terms of the musicians and the audience. This city also has a very thriving winter, so it’s only natural that some great celebrations come to take our minds off of it. Shivering Songs has, for five years now, brought a bit of light into the long winter. Surrounded for the
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Homemade Jams CHSR 97.9FM Homemade Jams January 16, 2015 Track Listing: 1.) Interview with Mrs. Hippie 2.) The Stogies – For The Second Time 3.) Gloryhound – Suzie Is A Man 4.) Matt Mays – Ain’t That The Truth 5.) The Motorleague – Litany For The Completely Forgettable 6.) Walrus – Glam Returns 7.) Sentimentals – Count You Out 8.) Interview with
Shred Kelly arrives in Fredericton to melt your hearts on Valentine’s Day at The Capital January 16, 2015 – CHSR 97.9FM‘s Bondo had the chance to chat with Sage McBride, vocalist and keys player of Fernie B.C.’s Shred Kelly. They will be visiting the East Coast next month promoting the release of their third album
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When you hear about a musician, what do you think? Do you think, “They play an instrument, either solo or in a band, in a particular genre?”? Because that would be only true in a few cases, if my experience is anything to go by! Most of the musicians I’ve met — admittedly, from the
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It’s almost time again for the return of ENBICON! This time, you didn’t have to wait 25 years for its return. Just one year after that momentous return, it is now an annual event, thanks to the great team of people and enthusiasm from all involved. I spoke with Julian Christie, one of the co-founders
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Do you know how to play an instrument? Do you want to learn? The UNB Conservatory offers several opportunities for learning how to play an instrument, or for getting better at playing your instrument — including your voice! They are having an open house on January 10! Stop in to find out more about what
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2014-12-08 Bondo had the chance to chat with Toronto’s Brave Shores about their new album, filming a video for their single “Never Come Down”, being siblings in a band, and look back on 2014. Go buy their new album here, and follow them on Facebook and Twitter. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts
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The world of films is the land of make believe. At 20+ frames per second, we are shown the illusion of motion, tied to the accomplice of sound, and then transplanted into a story, sometimes for 5 minutes, sometimes for several hours. Done well, and with the other willing accomplice — our own minds — the
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There’s something to be said for live music, for experiencing an artist who’s playing right in front of you, for you. Today, I had the good fortune to have a front-row studio seat to a delightful performer with a pearled accordion, a young woman from BC who goes by the stage name of Shelder The Electric Clamfish.
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November 6, 2014 – Toronto band The Dying Arts took the time to stop by Homemade Jams to play some tunes in-studio plus chat about their tour, what’s coming up next for the band, why it’s normal to hit people with cars in Fredericton, and hear some random mouth noises. Like what you hear? Purchase their
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I am constantly amazed by the level and breadth of artistic talent in and around this city. We often get a chance to celebrate the great music, from regular performances at venues like The Capital Complex, The Cellar and The Playhouse. This weekend, we celebrate drama, both in cinema and in theatre. Opening today are two
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November 6, 2014 – Bondo had the chance to check in with 2 time NSMW Electronic Recording Of The Year nominee And All That Were Left Were Monsters to talk about the double nomination and upcoming projects. Listen in! Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | RSS | More
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