So some of you may recognize the name in the title. Heather Dale. I've known Heather for 15+ years now. I've watcher her musical career grow. Her vocal skills never fail to amaze me.
On November 11th, I was able to make it to Hamilton Ontario and enjoy Heather's Celtic Christmas show. I was also able to record the show, though I have not yet had the time to go back and listen to the audio and see if it is podcast worthy yet.
As musicians, Heather and Ben have done something amazing. They've put together a project. They're calling it the Perpetual Gift. What is it? An album of their music that they are encouraging their fans to down load, burn CDs and share with as many people as they can. Or share the music files, or send people to the web site to get the CD. So if you want to.... Perpetual Gift That's the link for the music... or you can just goto Heathers page and look around. Heather Dale
I'd love to recommend if you're in North America that you check out the upcoming tour dates and see her live. Tour Dates
It's been many years since I've seen Heather perform live, and not at an SCA event. Last time it was just Heather, her Piano and I think. She has a few new albums out that I will be getting should I make it to her show in Waterloo Ontario on December 8th. Maybe I'll record again with video!
Showing posts with label Music. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Music. Show all posts
Monday, 12 November 2012
Saturday, 13 October 2012
Insomnia Radio Canada Show #3
Show #3
Persist
Songs: Can you, Take
http://www.thebandpersist.com/
Upcoming show October 26th in Guelph
Persist are based out of Guelph Ontario
They say that they are a 21st century rock band
K.C. Lee - vocals
Jerry Stro - Drums
Z (zed) - Rhythm guitars & vocals
Christian - guitar & vocals
KJ - bass & vocals
Scott McCord and the Bonafide Truth
Songs: Gotta Be Something, This Heart is on Fire
http://scottmccordmusic.com/
blues/jazz band
Scott McCord – lead vocal, acoustic guitar
Simon Craig – electric guitar
Charlie James – bass
Bryan Humphreys – drums, vocals
Todd Porter – baritone and tenor saxophones, vocals
Steve Dyte – trumpet
Christian Overton – trombone
David Atkinson – keyboards, vocals
The Caretakers
Songs: Oh Banyarwanda (ban-you-wanna), Solitary Man
http://www.thecaretakers.ca/
From Hamilton Ontario
Roots, Folk-Country Rock/Alternative Country, Adult Alternative, Americana
Newest album was released in september 2012
Jeffrey C. Martin | Vocals, acoustic guitar
Lena Montecalvo | Vocals, tambourine, percussion
Mike Trebilcock | Lead guitar, banjo, harmonica, ukulele, mandolin
Carrie Ashworth | Bass
Dave Simpson | Drums
Barry Mac | Slide guitar
Kim Deschamps | Pedal steel
Jesse O’Brien | Piano, organ
Matt Coleman | Fiddle, violin
Norm Van Bergen | 12-string guitar
Capitol 6
Songs: Cold Ride, Autumn in the Wind
http://capitolsix.tumblr.com/
http://capitol6.bandcamp.com/
https://www.facebook.com/capitol6band
debut LP Pretty Lost was released in June of 2012
side project of Malcolm Jack
From Canada’s West Coast, Vancouver BC
Formed in 2011
Ali Bartlette
Songs: Alright by Me, Lay Me Down
From Hamilton Ontario
http://www.reverbnation.com/alibartlett
les cooper contributor
Ali says: the value of music is in the creating of music because it's a mindful process that wakes me up and animates my life with clarity and balance
alright by me: is probably my favourite song because it has the most meaning attached to it for myself. Its about a broken heart before its been broken....and about the complicated parts of love. It's about that part of yourself that can't love but that is in love at the same time. and regrets and is sentimental about the present before it's even become the past.
lay me down: is just a love song. i wrote the tune in the basement of a friends house as a joke and then turned it into what it is today with much cleaned up lyrics which had been greatly influenced by my great love at the time....and the farm where we stayed.
Larissa
Song: D.T.N.A. featuring Koala-T
http://www.reverbnation.com/larissacurrah
Currently from Stratford Ontario
Larissa
Currah is a singer and musician originally from Tavistock, Ontario, but
now resides in Stratford, Ontario. At a young age, Larissa was exposed
to country music artists like Randy Travis and Shania Twain, which is
where her love affair with music began.
Larissa
started singing competitively at the age of 5 in local music festivals
and has been awarded several prizes and recognitions for her vocal
talent. Over the years, Larissa has also been involved in community theater and school productions of various musicals.
In
2000, Larissa was a semi-finalist in a local talent competition Youth
Talent Search, where she performed at the Western Fair in London,
Ontario. Larissa also auditioned for Canadian Idol at the London
auditions in 2005 at the age of six-teen.
In
2011, Larissa collaborated with GAME Records artists BC and Conway of
GAME Nation, N/A and Koala-t of D.A.B., and Nukky Grissom on the
Stratford Shakespeare Festival's award winning season song "Show Time".
The Stratford Shakespeare Festival and GAME Records were awarded a
Bronze CMA (Canadian Marketing Award) for promotion under the
Not-For-Profit, Fundraising, Public Service category.
Currently, Larissa is in the studio working on her own material set for a summer 2012 release. (delayed)----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The original plan for the show was one show a month. Why only one a month? Because this is a hobby, and for fun, and work and other things need to come first. However as I have had to put school on hold for a semester or two, I currently have a bit more free time. So, my plan of monthly shows has turned into a bi-weekly show. This will likely change again as I either find full time work or head back to the school.
On the good news side of things, I have been asked back to our local public school to help out the new music teacher. Something I had been doing (for two years) after getting my layoff from the Stratford Shakespeare Festival. I was doing the job of an assistant music teacher, working mostly with the students who were learning to play flute and clarinet. I couldn't continue helping out when I started back to College, but with that being on hold it's something I'm looking forward to once again.
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If you're a Canadain musica/band and would like to submit your track, I prefer MP3 and you can email them to chris at insomniaradio dot net
Monday, 10 September 2012
Insomnia Radio Canada
That's right folks! Insomnia Radio Canada ! Yes, I have joined the IR family and will be doing my own regional show. The plan is to have a monthly one hour show featuring all Canadian content. Though down the road I reserve the right to consider doing the show more often.
When's the first show? Well, being as I've picked up a cold that has killed my voice for the past 12+ hours, I'll be recording it as soon as I can get it back. In the mean time, soon as I have my college homework done (setting up 4 Vm's (windows web and mail server & an ex client, and then two database servers - to specks for the class), I will be seeing what music I have, and searching for some more!
Canadian Musicians and Bands can submit their music to me via: chris at insomniaradio dot net
In the mean time, check out The Justin Wayne Show and see what content I provided there.
Friday, 17 August 2012
Start my Own Podcast????
I've been guest hosting on The Justin Wayne Show now for, um, how long? I know I've done several shows, and I can say that I'm rather enjoying this. I've been motivated not just as a host but as a musician to seek out more new music. I've found some rather amazing bands, and quite a few are local.
I've had a few people ask me if and or when I would be starting my own show.
Should I ?
Where do I start? I have no clue what the next step should be!
Help?
I'd love to hear from other podcasters on where/how you got started and any advice or suggestions you might have for me should I choose to go forward and start my own show.
Wednesday, 13 June 2012
Is Podcasting infectious?
So over the past 3 years I have been very content to listen to podcasts and occasionally send in a recommendation here and there. Then a chance to guest host came up. So I figured why not? Well, that was about 6 weeks ago, and now 3 podcasts in I think I'm rather hooked. I've only gotten feedback from Justin so far, so I have no idea how the rest of the world thinks of the songs I've picked out or any of the talky bits.... For me it's still strange to hear my own voice.
I love discovering new bands, even if they're only new to me. Connecting with the artists and getting to ask them questions about their music is a bonus! Music was the one class I really enjoyed all through high school. Not only did I take the instrumental music classes, but the vocal ones too. I was lucky to have sever very supportive music teachers through the years, which may be part of the reason I leaned to play a bit on several instruments. And I think this support through those years may be part of what has lead me to where I am now, supporting other musicians.
I still play, but mostly just for my own enjoyment. Mostly just piano and flute now but I have that itch to learn something new....
But I think so long as there is a way for me to guest host for now, that will do. I don't currently have the means to do my own show. (I'm currently working with an iphone and a PC laptop)....
It is fun, and so long as it remains fun, I'll keep doing it.
I love discovering new bands, even if they're only new to me. Connecting with the artists and getting to ask them questions about their music is a bonus! Music was the one class I really enjoyed all through high school. Not only did I take the instrumental music classes, but the vocal ones too. I was lucky to have sever very supportive music teachers through the years, which may be part of the reason I leaned to play a bit on several instruments. And I think this support through those years may be part of what has lead me to where I am now, supporting other musicians.
I still play, but mostly just for my own enjoyment. Mostly just piano and flute now but I have that itch to learn something new....
But I think so long as there is a way for me to guest host for now, that will do. I don't currently have the means to do my own show. (I'm currently working with an iphone and a PC laptop)....
It is fun, and so long as it remains fun, I'll keep doing it.
Show 162: The Justin Wayne Show, with a Canadian take over (one hour 25 min into the show)
I wasn't able to be in the chat room tonight.... so hopefully someone out there who listened in will give me some feedback!
Did you like the tracks I selected?
Do you want me to talk more about the bands? The music? My opinions on what was played?
So the list from tonight....
First up was Tenpenny Joke. I selected their song Black Satellite. Tenpenny Joke come to you from Australia! I first heard this band on The Bugcast
Second came burning Shapes, and their song Drop. The band is from the Kent/Surrey/Sussex region.
Third was Antarhes with Summer Wind. Antarhes are from France, and they first formed in 2003.
Fourth was The Monster Brothers, and their song Babylon Bridges. The Monster Brothers are from Switzerland. The band is made up of: Jason Temple: vocals, keys & ipad, Alex Bolonte: guitar, Paolo Gianinazzi: guitar, Nicole Regazzoni: Bass, Gionate Brunel: Drums, and Desiree Albicker: Violin.
Fifth I played Bronze and the song was Next Victim. The band consists of: Bailey who does vocals, & guitar, Chris on lead guitar, Joaquin on drums & vocals, and Steve on bass guitar.
Sixth was a new find. Ronney Cary, and from his solo album Red for Ronny I chose Nobody's Sweetheart.
This is from his solo album, but he's also part of two other bands. Ronney is from Minnesota USA.
The last two tracks I played last as they were local (Canadian) talent.
So the Seventh track was a band from Guelph Ontario, Persist. They dropped me off 7 tracks, which was wonderful, and I chose Take. (I think I may play more of their music on another show, down the road at some point).
The band consist of: K.C Lee on Vocals, Z on Guitar, Christian on Guitar, K.J on Bass, and Jerry Stro on Drums.
The band hopes to have some gigs to play at this summer.
And Last up was GLO. Great band from Montreal! I chose their single from their new album, Don't Believe. Their first album, On The Outside was released March 29th, 2011. With their single from the new album being released January 12 2012. And the entire album (No One Hears Me) being releeased in April of 2012!
The band GLO is currently on tour, and will be playing in Toronto on June 21st 2012 at 8pm at Lee's Palace!
If you want to drop off a track to me to review here on the blog, or play on the podcast you can send them to: creativlycls at gmail dot com
Did you like the tracks I selected?
Do you want me to talk more about the bands? The music? My opinions on what was played?
So the list from tonight....
First up was Tenpenny Joke. I selected their song Black Satellite. Tenpenny Joke come to you from Australia! I first heard this band on The Bugcast
Second came burning Shapes, and their song Drop. The band is from the Kent/Surrey/Sussex region.
The band is: Toby (lead
vocals, guitar), Dave (vocals,
bass), Andy (vocals,
MPC, keys) , and Steve (drums). Their debut single "Drop" arrived in July
2011.
Third was Antarhes with Summer Wind. Antarhes are from France, and they first formed in 2003.
Fourth was The Monster Brothers, and their song Babylon Bridges. The Monster Brothers are from Switzerland. The band is made up of: Jason Temple: vocals, keys & ipad, Alex Bolonte: guitar, Paolo Gianinazzi: guitar, Nicole Regazzoni: Bass, Gionate Brunel: Drums, and Desiree Albicker: Violin.
Fifth I played Bronze and the song was Next Victim. The band consists of: Bailey who does vocals, & guitar, Chris on lead guitar, Joaquin on drums & vocals, and Steve on bass guitar.
Sixth was a new find. Ronney Cary, and from his solo album Red for Ronny I chose Nobody's Sweetheart.
This is from his solo album, but he's also part of two other bands. Ronney is from Minnesota USA.
The last two tracks I played last as they were local (Canadian) talent.
So the Seventh track was a band from Guelph Ontario, Persist. They dropped me off 7 tracks, which was wonderful, and I chose Take. (I think I may play more of their music on another show, down the road at some point).
The band consist of: K.C Lee on Vocals, Z on Guitar, Christian on Guitar, K.J on Bass, and Jerry Stro on Drums.
The band hopes to have some gigs to play at this summer.
And Last up was GLO. Great band from Montreal! I chose their single from their new album, Don't Believe. Their first album, On The Outside was released March 29th, 2011. With their single from the new album being released January 12 2012. And the entire album (No One Hears Me) being releeased in April of 2012!
The band GLO is currently on tour, and will be playing in Toronto on June 21st 2012 at 8pm at Lee's Palace!
If you want to drop off a track to me to review here on the blog, or play on the podcast you can send them to: creativlycls at gmail dot com
Thursday, 31 May 2012
Podcasting
Up until about 3 years ago I had never listened to a podcast. Never. I know, shocking. I started with The Bugcast. Got hooked. Then discovered Darkcompass. Loved Rowley's voice. Got hooked even more. Then started listening to other shows. Nick Tann's Is This Thing On, Graham Holland's It's A Frog's Life, Made in The UK, Insomnia Radio. Even started listening to Butterflies Radio. Everyone featuring so much great talent.
Being the music junkie I am ( I play mostly.... Flute, Bodhran, Recorder, Tin whistle, a bit of Clarinet, sax, french horn (just very basics), Trumpet, Piano, and currently trying to learn drums), supporting other musicians who were trying to peruse their dreams was a no brainer for me. When I was laid off from my job in December of 2009 I did some volunteer work. I helped out in the local public school, helping the music teacher with his grade 7 & 8 instrumental music class. I really enjoyed it and wish that somehow I could have gotten into teacher college and become a music teacher.
Mostly I listened and tweeted at first. Then I started surfing Jamendo looking for music to recommend to the hosts. And Now, curating/guest hosting on The Justin Wayne show seems to be the next somewhat natural step in my musical journey.
I'm enjoying what seems to be my bi-weekly stints on Justin's show.
But it leaves me thinking of the next step. And where will that take me?
Being the music junkie I am ( I play mostly.... Flute, Bodhran, Recorder, Tin whistle, a bit of Clarinet, sax, french horn (just very basics), Trumpet, Piano, and currently trying to learn drums), supporting other musicians who were trying to peruse their dreams was a no brainer for me. When I was laid off from my job in December of 2009 I did some volunteer work. I helped out in the local public school, helping the music teacher with his grade 7 & 8 instrumental music class. I really enjoyed it and wish that somehow I could have gotten into teacher college and become a music teacher.
Mostly I listened and tweeted at first. Then I started surfing Jamendo looking for music to recommend to the hosts. And Now, curating/guest hosting on The Justin Wayne show seems to be the next somewhat natural step in my musical journey.
I'm enjoying what seems to be my bi-weekly stints on Justin's show.
But it leaves me thinking of the next step. And where will that take me?
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