Congrats to the Phog Lounge of Windsor! They were voted, by CBC Radio 3, listeners the Best Live Venue in Canada. I personally might argue that point, but I have never been to the Phog so I couldn’t argue it very well.
Torquill Cambell and the Collective High School Freakout
I kinda realize that I’m perpetuating the problem but I have to ask: Why does anyone case what Torquill Cambell thinks of Ben Folds or what Ben Folds thinks of Charles Spearin for that matter? For those of you who have no idea what I’m talking about, I’ll explain. Apparently when he was on the…
Top 10 Live Venues in Canada revealed on Radio 3
The Top 10 venues in CBC Radio 3’s spotlight search have been revealed and are not what you’d expect. Every venue in Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver is out but there are still 6 in Ontario (2 in New Brunswick and one each in PEI and Sask. The list goes Aeolian Hall, London, ON Amigo’s Cantina,…
Code Blue for Satellite Radio
I’ve been predicting the death of satellite radio for awhile now (since 2005) but I thought it still had a few years to go. It appears that I was being too optimistic. News today out of the US has people speculating about possible bankruptcies for Sirius/MX in the states: “Rival satellite radio companies Sirius and…
The Dying Days of Big Media
Media news is coming too fast and furious to keep up. The layoff announcements are a daily event (it’s even worse in the US). Commercial television appears to be seeking a relaxing of the few rules that allow them to use the public airwaves. They may get it, it won’t make any difference in the…
Best Live Venue Competition Down to 50
CBC Radio 3’s Searchlight competition to find the best live venue in Canada is now down to 50! Go Here To Vote The Top 50 are The Ship Inn, St. John’s. NLBaba’s Lounge, Charlottetown, PEHunter’s Ale House, Charlottetown, PEThe Capital Bar, Fredericton, NBGeorge’s Fabulous Roadhouse, Sackville, NBPaul’s Wharf, St. George, NBThe Marquee Club, Halifax, NSThe…
CBC Radio 3 Poll: Best Live Venue in Canada
First round voting is underway in CBC Radio 3’s Searchlight competition to find the best live music venue in Canada. The criteria for nomination were that the venue “indoors, operational at the time of the this contest, under 1000 capacity, and catering primarily to live music” You can vote once per day here. The full…
Shad in Session
Kenyan Born , London Ontario raised Shadrach Kabango (a.k.a. Shad) had quite a year with both a Juno and a Polaris nomination. Today he’s on the CBC Radio 3 Sessions “to offer fresh takes on his songs and personal stories on making music.” Download the podcast at http://www.cbc.ca/radio3/podcasts/sessions/CBCR3Sessions_2009-01-28.mp3 and if you like what you hear…
You Will Land With A Thud
The title of this post is only vaguely related to the subject matter but bear with me. I have been one of CBC Radio 3‘s most vocal advocates when they’ve – done – things – right and I haven’t shied away when they’ve done things – wrong, sadly this is about one of the latter.…
Best Live Music Venue in Canada?
Nominations are now underway in a new contest on CBC Radio 3. They are looking for Canada’s best live music venue. “… And the choice is up to YOU! Simply nominate your favourite Canadian club on our blog, or email your nomination to searchlight@cbcradio3.com. Your choice must be indoor, cater to live music, have a…