I think it’s high time we had a contest around here! Simon (the African Grey parrot) has spent several hours a day over the past few weeks practicing a song. I’ve recorded one of his practice sessions (see the black video below). The first person to correctly guess the song
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Things Are Good: Band of the Month: CRHYMES
Good day readers! This Friday’s band of the month is CRHYMES Soft and poetic, and sonically eclectic, this Toronto 5 piece showcases moments of longing, contemplation, and joy, all within the sweetly short seventeen and a half minutes of their debut ep ‘Our Surprises’. With moods of patience and transition,
Continue readingDead Wild Roses: The DWR Friday Muscial Interlude: Dona Nobis Pacem
There are many iterations of this song all over youtube. I find this one poignant because of the juxtaposition of the military band so prominently in the foreground while the children tucked almost completely out of sight intoning the hopeful hymn – “Give us peace”. Draw your ironic comparisons as
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Have a good night!
Continue readingDead Wild Roses: The DWR Friday Musical Interlude – Praetorius, O Lux beata Trinitas
O Lux beata Trinitas, by Michael Praetorius (1571-1621), performed by Stephen Malinowski. Michael Praetorius (probably February 15, 1571 – February 15, 1621) was a German composer, organist, and music theorist.[1] He was one of the most versatile composers of his age, being particularly significant in the development of musical forms
Continue readingSaskboy's Abandoned Stuff: Stompin’ Tom Connors Stomps Out
Farewell to a Canadian music legend who made folk music cool. Stompin’ Tom is bound to provoke cultural references for years to come. Listen to Corb Lund’s cover of Stompin’ Tom’s Hockey Song. It has a bonus verse too. “It’s culturally important to hear that song.” Here’s one of my
Continue readingWalking Turcot Yards: RIP Stomping Tom Connors
Saw him at the Verdun Auditorium once, was a pretty cool character. Stomping Tom Connors
Continue readingThe Canadian Progressive: Halifax-based rapper, Kyle McKenna, calls out Stephen Harper (VIDEO)
Inspired by Idle No More, frustrated by the continuing erosion of democracy under Conservative rule, Halifax-based rapper, Kyle McKenna, calls out Stephen Harper: What’s up Steve? We recommend: Hunger Striker Chief Theresa Spence’s Exclusive Interview With The CBC Canadians Mourn The Untimely “Death of Evidence” Three second rule for the
Continue readingWalking Turcot Yards: Buried Horses – Tom Dacre’s Blues
Ashes fall from the chimney so maudlin. Sodden haunts returning thoughts to your flue. Did your body snap? Was it made of porcelain? Could my shakey hand prepare a splint to repair poor ghostly? Kindling. Little kindling. Lit a fire under. Kindling. Little kindling. Lit a fire under and over
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You Am I, live at The Annandale Hotel,Sydney, November 10 2011: Filed under: music, video
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You Am I, live at The Annandale Hotel,Sydney, November 10 2011: Filed under: music, video
Continue readingImpolitical: Friday night
Just came across that and I think I like. So British and fun! Have a great night.
Continue readingThings Are Good: Band of the Month: The Jessica Stewart Few
Heya TAG readers, it’s Band of the Month time! Today’s band of the month is The Jessica Stewart Few. A Toronto folk-jazz fusion three piece with trans-continental instrumentation. With a rhythm section of drums and double-bass, and a singer/guitarist/koto player, JSF has a listen-ably diverse mix of progressive folk, jazz,
Continue readingSaskboy's Abandoned Stuff: The Club: Music
I went to a show tonight with Jesse, after buying a monthly membership at CrashBang Labs (which is in the same building as The Club at The Exchange on 8th Ave. Real excited to have my song Leaves are falling featured on tonight's episode of @CBCArcticAir! Tune in at 9pm
Continue readingWalking Turcot Yards: William Close plays the Earth Harp at the Temple of Transition Burning Man 2011
As good as it gets department.
Continue readingSaskboy's Abandoned Stuff: Killer Robots From Earth
I grew up thinking that Killer Robots From Venus was a pretty amusing song. Now that we’re living in 2013, the ‘future’, we have to seriously contemplate the implications of building robots that can kill as their intended purpose. Our next-future expectations depend upon what we choose now. I’m not
Continue readingChadwick's Blog & Commentary: Is it time for a Collingwood ukulele group?
When a friend recently told me he had joined the new Guelph ukulele group, it made me somewhat envious. After all, having a local support-performance-practice-chat-socialize group for any hobby is always great. When your hobby is a passion that requires … Continue reading →
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Quicksand – Ft. Lauderdale ’95: Filed under: music, video
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Quicksand – Ft. Lauderdale ’95: Filed under: music, video
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