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Our dear friend Eric Alper has done it again! The CAF boys sit down with writer, musician, journalist, and member of one of Canada's coolest ever bands, Rheostatics', Dave Bidini. One of the original member of The Rheos, and or course the leader of Bidiniband, Dave Bidini has done it all. Played the world's biggest stages, to being a published journalist at AGE 11!! We dig deep into his incredible career, and help him celebrate a wonderful milestone with his independent community newspaper, West End Phoenix, currently in its 7th year. Massive thanks to Dave Bidini, his stories are just mesmerizing. We know you'll love this episode. Check out West End Phoenix at: www.westendphoenix.com Listen to Revolution Radio 24/7/365 at: https://revolutionradio.live https://crier.co Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We are LIVE from Owen Sound, Ontario for Scotiabank Hockey Day in Canada! Jeff and Elliotte kick off the podcast with some news from around the league including the latest with Bo Horvat (1:00) and Matt Dumba (5:45), Mathieu Joseph scratched against the Penguins (9:15) and Ivan Provorov choosing not to take part in the pre-game skate on Flyers Pride Night (12:50).Then the guys welcome you to beautiful Heartwood Hall in Owen Sound for their live show where they are joined by Lanny McDonald (and the Stanley Cup - 38:40), Blayre Turnbull (57:00), Les Binkley (1:14:15), Joey Hishon (1:30:45), Bobby Ryan (1:47:25) and Mike Futa (2:01:30).Email the podcast at 32thoughts@sportsnet.ca or call The Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemailBig thanks to Bidiniband for taking part in the live show!This podcast was produced and mixed by Amil Delic, and hosted by Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman. Mike Rogerson provided editing support for this episode and musical supervision was conducted by Caron Illidge.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
Dave Bidini talks about his writing all across the world. Andrew is stoked to talk to the writer behind a song in his thesis. It's a great time for everyone. ----- Listen to more episodes of Page Fright here. ----- Dave Bidini is a Canadian musician and writer. Originally from Etobicoke, Ontario, he was a founding member of the rock band Rheostatics, and currently performs with Bidiniband. In addition, he has published several books about music, travel and sports, and has written feature journalism pieces and columns for numerous Canadian magazines and newspapers. He is the only Canadian to have been nominated for all three of Canada's main entertainment awards, the Gemini Award for television work, the Genie Awards for film work and the Juno Awards for music, as well as being nominated on Canada's national book awards program, Canada Reads. Bidini is also Editor in Chief, President and Chair of the Board of West End Phoenix. ----- Andrew French is an author who was born and raised in North Vancouver, British Columbia. Andrew holds a BA in English from Huron University College at Western University, and is pursuing an MA in English at UBC. He writes poems, book reviews, and hosts this very podcast.
Dave Bidini of Rheostatics and Bidiniband, writer of numerous books, and publisher of the West End Phoenix, talks about writing song lyrics, writing nonfiction, writing about hockey, and writing in troubled times. Visit www.writingthewrongway.com for show notes and more.
Welcome to Episode 200! Dave Bidini is the author of 13 books. He most recent release is "Midnight Light a Personal Journey to the North". He is the editor of his newspaper the “West end Phoenix”, Cofounder of the Rheostatics. He’s worked as a journalist for the Toronto star and Globe and mail. Worked in Television and Movies. A veteran of over 40 years, Dave is the Most fitting for my 200th episode! The Newspaper: https://www.westendphoenix.com/ The Rheostatics: http://www.rheostatics.ca/ BidiniBand: https://www.facebook.com/Bidiniband-103225175565/ Midnight Light Book Brought to you by http://www.betterhelp.com/apologue Affordable, private online counselling anytime, anywhere Shop with amazon.ca, amazon.com and amazon.co.uk Bookmark the link and support the show!! Pledge monthly with Patreon https://www.patreon.com/apologue Shop Apologue products at http://apologue.ca/shop/ Like the show on FaceBook and subscribe on iTunes Check out my new 3D printing store. Go to www.insightrecorders.com/3dprints
Dave Bidini discusses his compelling new book Midnight Light - A Personal Journey to the North, his respect for and interest in local reporting, what he discovered on this monumental trip through Canada’s Northwest Territories, a forthcoming album by Rheostatics, and much more! Supported by Pizza Trokadero, the Bookshelf, Planet Bean Coffee, and Grandad's Donuts.
Today an interview with Dave Bidini, author, sports enthusiast, and musical leader of Bidiniband and Rheostatics, perhaps the most significant musical force in my life. Nervous? Yup. Once things settle down, some local show previews, more great new music and some more considerations for that year-end best of list.
Today an interview with Dave Bidini, author, sports enthusiast, and musical leader of Bidiniband and Rheostatics, perhaps the most significant musical force in my life. Nervous? Yup. Once things settle down, some local show previews, more great new music and some more considerations for that year-end best of list.
Mini tributes to Toronto legends Rheostatics & Lowest of the Low (and their respective leaders), as well as stellar upcoming local shows, and some peppy pop to top it all off.
Mini tributes to Toronto legends Rheostatics & Lowest of the Low (and their respective leaders), as well as stellar upcoming local shows, and some peppy pop to top it all off.
Its Hockey Day in Canada and Up Close thought it would drag Dave Bidini in to the studio for a preview of his Stolen from a Hockey Card concert. Dave brought along Stephen Stanley, Chris Murphy and the BidiniBand.