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For episode 74 I bring you Canadian radio host and DJ for 3 stations across the country Ashleigh Darrach. She can be heard on 100.3 The Bear in Edmonton, CJAY 92 in Calgary and 97.7 HTZ-FM in St Catharine's. A lover of all things music, we chat about our favourite bands and have a few laughs. The Dirty Nil - Celebration Cleopatrick - HometownBlack Label Society - StillbornCity & Colour - Sleeping Sickness (Live In Oshawa, On 2024)The Dirty Nil - Astro Ever After@michaelxcrusty@crustymedia@ashleighdarrach See ya next time...
In this 1026th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike is joined by Darryl Henry as they talk about his career in radio working on the air at HTZ-FM, EZ-Rock and CHFI. Toronto Mike'd is proudly brought to you by Great Lakes Brewery, Palma Pasta, Canna Cabana, StickerYou, Ridley Funeral Home and Patrons like you.
This week I sit down with the gutteral champ, wrestling fanatic, and radio host Joey Bricks. Joey does the double vocalist deal in both Duskwalker and Varias. When he's not screaming into microphones in his past time he's actually speaking into them for 97.7 HTZ FM, a popular modern rock radio station that broadcasts out of my hometown St. Catharines. We talk about impromptu jams after band practice, fights outside of Mighty Taco, and much more on this week's episode of Bandecdotes.SUPPORT THE BANDS HERE:DUSKWALKER:https://duskwalker.bandcamp.com/VARIUS:https://varius.bandcamp.com/Like, Subscribe, Follow, Rate & ReviewIf you're in an active band from Ontario and play metal, hardcore, screamo, or punk and don't see your band on the playlist below contact me at bandecdotes@gmail.comOntario Underground Heavy Acts Spotify Playlist:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0Tru5tPU2TrFpoiJRKwyDL
Revive the Rose is a Niagara born rock band with a classic sound for everybody. Since 2014, they have rocked their way through Southern Ontario and are ready to take on the world with powerful shows, a fresh sound, and their very own beer in 15 different bars! Over the years, they have opened for huge rock acts such as The Glorious Sons, PUP, Monster Truck, The Trews, Headstones and Bush to name a few. Through these experiences, they have built a strong fanbase that are always excited to see their energetic show, and hear their new songs that tell stories about love, life, and moving through obstacles. Not only have they opened for some of the most popular bands in the industry, but their music has also received significant recognition. Their songs have been featured in the airwaves on popular radio stations such as 102.1 The Edge, and 97.7 HTZ-FM, and also during NHL games. Most notably, their song “Bar Down” has been featured as a warm-up track in NHL 2021. What's next for this feel-good band? A growing fan-base, more parties, songs to learn and love, epic shows, and a brand new album. For now, check out their debut self-titled album available on all streaming platforms, and try the “Bar Down Lager. Source © 2020 REVIVE THE ROSE https://youtu.be/H184b-Z3nV8 Filmed and directed by Brandon Primmer of Primmer Productions: Produced by John Angus MacDonald Mixed by Brian Moncarz Recorded and Engineered by Will Crann at Catherine North Studios in Hamilton, ON Mastered by Noah Mintz at The Lacquer Channel in Toronto, Ontario. Previous Next Facebook Twitter Youtube Spotify Apple Instagram Link Link Link Link Link
Gerrod Harris from One In The Chamber came on the show this week for an interview. Today also happens to be the podcast's one year Birthday. So thanks for listening and supporting. One In The Chamber is a modern metal/rock band from Toronto. Gerrod came on to talk about their new song, “To The Gallows”, which is featured on this episode. Recorded at Phase One Studios and produced by Murray Daigle, "To The Gallows" is driven by haunting melodies, shifting dynamics, and a heavy foundation. The track has already drawn comparisons to the likes of Led Zeppelin, Alice In Chains, and Metallica. Having released "Blow" earlier in 2020, the single has since surpassed 50k Spotify streams and both "Blow" and "To The Gallows" were featured on Loudwire's Weekly Wire Spotify playlist while the band was titled as Blue Rhymez Entertainment's Rock Band Of The Year and finished in the semi-finals (top 8) of 97.7 HTZ FM's annual Rocksearch. Furthermore, "To The Gallows" was recently featured on Rock 94.7 in Wisconsin and is set to be featured on 94.9 The Rock's Generation Next at the end of January. "To The Gallows" Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hz-iTpQwgSE Spotify Link
97.7 HTZ-FM music director and on-air personality Siobhan Woodrow joins me this week to chat about a most impressive list of skin-vibrating tunes. The HTZ-FM website says she loves punk rock, and she clearly does - L7, Rancid, and Mr. Bungle grace her list - but it's balanced with songs by Stevie Wonder, Janis Joplin, and Lauryn Hill. She explains this perspective during our chat, in addition to talking about what it was like to have to announce the news of Chris Cornell's death on air, who her favourite singer is (you'll never guess), and why you never outgrow punk rock. All in suitably salty language. Woodrow's playlist: Patti Smith - Summer Cannibals L7 - Shitlist Stevie Wonder - Signed, Sealed, Delivered Janis Joplin - Turtle Blues Elvis Costello - I Want You Mr. Bungle - Pink Cigarette The Clash - Police On My Back Rancid - Nihilism Lauryn Hill - I Find It Hard To Say Amy Winehouse - Back To Black
Mike chats with longtime 97.7 HTZ FM music director and radio broadcaster Paulie Morris about the station he helped build, the greats he worked alongside, why he's no longer at the station, The Tragically Hip and The Boss.
The DJ Music Pool are proud to present: DJ Little Fever, some say his style is like no other, an evolved fusion of today's chart topping hits with classic throwbacks of yesteryear. DJ Little Fever takes you on a musical journey each and every time he hits the turntables. Prepare to be rocked each time he plays ... that’s why he’s been dubbed - Mr. iRock the party. Hailing from northern Ontario, DJ Little Fever has recently he has made the GTA his new home. Music is in his blood. Fever shows his confidence & passion in everything he does. Whether it be in the clubs or in the studio. He rocks every challenge put in front of him.His love of the craft grew in lockstep with his love of production, graduating from Canadore College (TV Broadcasting, and Communica-tions) and Mohawk College (Radio Broadcasting), DJ Little Fever has met every diverse group as a chance to expand his horizons musically and professionally. His radio career is as diverse as some of the venues in Ontario he has played. Radio - 91.7 Giant Fm, 97.7 HTZ FM, 105.7 ez rock, 610 Cktb and The New Flow 93.5 (As There Commercial/Content/Imaging Producer) www.djlittlefever.com Subscribe to this podcast: www.thedjmusicpool.com email: thedjmusicpool@gmail.com
Eric Samuels hired me to do evenings at 100.3 the Bear in Edmonton in 1994. Although Eric would move on to Vancouver a few years later, the two years I worked under him set the tone for how I would broadcast and program radio for years to follow. The best way I could describe his approach is that it is okay to broadcast outside the lines of the unwritten rules of radio. (And by that, I don't mean vulgarity or profanity - those are the written rules of radio) A few months ago, Eric reached out to me and asked about doing a series about life after radio. That theme comes up often on this podcast with Todd Hancock, John "Milkman" Milke, Humble & Fred and others. (All of who are actually doing radio; just not for radio stations) The Sound Off Podcast is an audio record of radio stories told by the people who were there. In last week's episode, TJ Connors spoke of his dad Scruff and his return to 97.7 HTZ-FM in Saint Catherines; those two elements return again and serve as a continuation of sorts. Eric was program director from the station's inception through to 1992, then he and Scruff and a cast of characters went to Edmonton and started 100.3 The Bear. In the years that ensued, we spoke about being at the forefront of ratings success at Z95 in Vancouver and becoming the head of programming for Standard Radio nationally - and knowing when it was time to step away. This week's episode is brought to you by NLogic - get your free trial of LENS here - http://go.nlogic.ca/l/130651/2017-02-02/khtd2 Also take our audience survey here - http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=c-pwg3hNJ1tz&ver=standard People mentioned on the podcast and the Episodes they appeared in: Jeff Woods - 2 Marty Forbes - 16 Terry Evans - 22 J.J. Johnston - 39 TJ Connors / Scruff Connors - 40
On this week's episode Chris Biggs from the Biggs and Barr Morning Show on HTZ FM stopped by while I did my treatment to talk about his body thats constantly falling apart and his son Tison who has Autism, or as he calls it, Awww-tism.
TJ Connors has come full circle. The station he grew up around is now his afternoon home. His father, the legendary Scruff Connors, was the morning man at 97.7 HTZ-FM in St. Catherines during the height of rock radio's mass appeal phase in the early 90's. A quarter century later, the Connors name is back on HTZ-FM. I hired TJ to do mornings at Power in 2012, and had a chance to work with him as a consultant to his Country 103 station in Kamloops, where he was morning man and program director. We spoke about the advantages and disadvantages of following his dad on a station he helped make famous, and what makes HTZ-FM so legendary in the Niagara region. SPONSORED BY PROMOSUITE: http://www.promosuite.com/soundoff Also on the show, Edison research released their annual "Infinite Dial" update. Jason Barrett of Barrett Sports Media was kind enough to lend me 9 minutes of his take on the podcast portion of the report. All of which I agree with. (You know those boring infomercials and bad radio shows used to fill weekend slots on sports radio and news/talk?
Mike chats with Jason Barr about his years as Danger Boy on Humble and Fred, his decade as co-host of the Dean Blundell Show and his current gig at 97.7 Htz FM.
Radio Dale: Music, Musicians and the Canadian Music Industry
Recently, Toronto's classic rock station Q107 decided to do a shift in the music they play. Added to their classic rock playlist were the hits of the 90s like Nirvana, Soundgarden and Temple of the Dog. Most surprisingly, 'classic rock sounding' hits of the 2010s also made it into the playlist, like Black Keys and The Sheepdogs. What does this mean for rock radio in Toronto, where several stations are already playing modern rock music, and now more and more stations are playing similar songs. And...what's going on with rock radio in general? Radio Dale is the podcast about music, musicians and the Canadian music industry from our unique perspective at the Dale Speaking offices. We help bring indie and established acts to radio, and spread the word online, as well as develop their careers in today's ever-changing music business. This podcast gives away some of our best information for free, and serves as the 'radio show' the broadcast the ideas, observations and insights we discover every day working with Canadian and International artists. THE EPISODE: THIS WEEK IN MUSIC HISTORY: ...nothing compares to Sinead O'Connor! Discovered and shared from http://thisdayinmusic.com WHO CHARTED! ...the Whitehorse CBC Searchlight regional finalists! ROO'S 60 SECOND TIP: ...your Facebook Fan Page! FEATURED SONG: We helped this band get to their first #1 hit in Canada despite having no radio support from the USA! Canada has adopted this amazing American rock band, and they're back with a new single. It's Rival Sons with 'Open My Eyes' from their upcoming album 'Great Western Valkyrie.' ROUNDTABLE: Q107, The Edge, Indie88, Y108, The Rock, HTZ Fm...although not all in Toronto, depending where you live in the city you can tune into most or all of these rock stations. It used to be that switching to Q meant switching back in time, and you wouldn't hear the hits of the 90s, 2000s and 2010s. Recently, everything changed. You 'might' hear Black Keys on all six of these stations now. What does that mean for rock radio in Toronto? And what does it say about rock in Toronto in general? ---- THE MUSIC: Rival Sons - Open My Eyes (Feature) Web: http://rivalsons.com Polite Fiction - Come A Little Closer (Intro) Web: http://politefiction.bandcamp.com Gloryhound - Let You Down Again (behind This Week In Music History) Web: http://gloryhoundband.com Toob - Sweet Harmony (behind This Week On The Charts) Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/toob-music Elise LeGrow - No Good Woman (First segment of opening theme) RADIO DALE LOGOS courtesy of /r/picrequests on Reddit. This version came from Tracy Mapes, a fantastic designer and artist who is always happy to help with pic requests! Check their stuff at http://reddit.com/u/Tracy_Mapes FIND RADIO DALE & DALE SPEAKING ONLINE: Web: http://dalespeaking.com Twitter: http://twitter.com/dale_speaking Facebook: http://facebook.com/dalespeaking Email: radiodale@dalespeaking.com (please include the Episode Number in the subject line!) Please review and rate us on iTunes or wherever you consume this podcast so we can reach more independent musicians!