New Years

Dec. 28 was the very last Friday of 2018.

Whatta year it's been. Changes, ups, downs, all arounds. But what a ride. I'm happy to be back hosting here at CFCR, especially in this slot where I get to interact with awesome people and interview them on air.

I spoke with Ellen Froese, Bandswap coordinator on Friday about the awesome event, in its 13th year. Amigos was hoppin' as eight bands with random and talented musicians graced the stages covering everything from Kenny Loggins, Spice Girls, Toto and so much more. 100% of the proceeds went to charity, looking forward to hearing the total!

As for the music...

Playlist for Dec. 28/18
Surrender - Wintersleep
If You're Asking How I'm Keeping - Kacy & Clayton*
I'm Free - Ride Til Dawn*
Wolves Don't Live by the Rules - Elisapie feat. Joe Grass
Changed My Ways - Murray A. Lightburn
Imaginary Friends - The Provincial Archive
Radio Dreams - Belle Plaine*
Wild & Free - WILDBLACK*
Watch You, Watch Me - Suuns
New Years - Ohbijou
Auld Lang Syne - Hilary Grist

*Denotes Saskatchewan-based artists. 

To anyone reading this, I wish you the absolute best for the upcoming year. May it be one of progress, growth, kindness, love, and music.

much love,

k

Like the Winter

Hi, hi! 

Today's pre-holiday Buzz was a mostly fun one, with some Christmas goodness (a few thanks to this wicked collection) sprinkled amongst a few nice tunes from this year's albums.  

Playlist for Dec. 21/18

Over the Void - Altered Hours

Wont Be Long - JEEN.
Le dernier Noël - Le Couleur
Vanishing Point - Graham Van Pelt
It won't Be Christmas Til You're Here - Begonia
Twice the Gifts, Half the Love - Kalle Mattson
Like the Winter - Hillsburn
Light Song - Emma Ruth Rundle
Toi, Toi, Toi - Olivier Couture
Cold as Santa, Naughty or Nice - Bend Sinister
Winter Air - Bears in Hazenmore*

*Denotes Saskatchewan-based artists.

I also took a few moments to acknowledge a major loss to the arts and journalism community here in Saskatoon. The StarPhoenix's Cam Fuller, who had been with the paper since 1989, passed away Thursday, Dec. 20. He was known for his contagiously fun spirit, witty and wry writing style and his patronage to everything arts-related in the city, CFCR included. My social media feed was filled with memories about this wonderful man, from those who knew him well, colleagues in the field, and everyone in between. Here are some great tributes, and a whimsical video from Christmas 2010 he made with Stephanie McKay:

Well, I hope everyone has a safe and happy holiday. Take care of yourselves, and talk to you on Dec. 28 when we'll be chatting all things Bandswap XIII.

much love, 

k

Hands High

'Ello!

This past Friday, December 14 was another fun show. It's been quiet on the guest front lately, but it's that time of year, I suppose.

Looking forward to this Friday, I hope to play some interesting gems for ya.

Playlist for Dec. 14/18
Love Somebody - Okkervil River
Geyser - Mitski
Jupiter 4 - Sharon van Etten
Love You Most - Laura Jean Anderson
Orchidées - zouz
Breath Takers - Ursa*
Our Work is Done - Superchunk
Hands High - Ndidi O
Deer Head - Jay Semko (Megan Nash cover)*
Music for Woods and Strings (Translucent) - Bryce Dessner/Justin Vernon
Mehcinut - Jeremy Dutcher

*Denotes Saskatchewan-based artists.

Until next time, 

k

Darkness Bring the Light

Another Friday, another BUZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ!

This past Friday, I didn't have any guests, so featured newish music!

Playlist for Dec. 7/18
I Know What It's Like - Jeff Tweedy
Monopoly Arp - Chad Van Gaalen
Lost in a Dream - Foxwarren
Celestial Manis - Daniel Ramano
Darkness Bring the Light - Elisapie
Nont for Sale - Sudan Archives
On the Sunshine - Spiritualized
Buffalo Tomato - Animal Collective
Dreamsong - Moonface


Join me Dec. 14 from 5-6 pm CST for more musical fun times. Tune in HERE or at 90.5 FM in #yxe.

Take care,

k

Now and Never Now

Hiya Hi!

The Nov. 30 edition of the Friday Buzz was another pretty cool one! I chatted with a couple lovely people about Got It Covered: Saskatchewan Musicians Cover Each Other’s Music Vol. 2. Amber Goodwyn, Program Director from CJTR, Regina's community station, and Mike the drummer/singer from the Definitelays chatted about the process of this brilliant sharing and celebration of musical talent.

They came in ahead of Friday night's Saskatoon release party featuring the aforementioned Definitelays, Ellen Froese, Von Jumbo and the Garrys!

Here's the playlist for Nov. 30/18


Out of My Head - Begonia
Mélancolie - Patrick Watson and Sofia Nolin
Now and Never Now - Metric
Heart Killer - Dr. Dog
Out of My Skin - Said the Whale
Lonely Man of Winter - Sufjan Stevens
Rooftops - Definitelays (Steves cover)*
The Kletz - Garrys (Seahags cover)*
Tetherball - Ellen Froese (Karpinka Brothers cover)*
Hot Potato - Von Jumbo (Fancy Diamonds cover)*
Moonbase - Shirley and the Pyramids (Jeans Boots cover)*

*Denotes Saskatchewan-based artists.

Make sure to tune in this Friday, Dec. 7 for some new music and fun features! Remember to always keep an eye on our events page for upcoming shows and other cool stuffz.

take care,

kg

Bright Sized Life

Hi there!

So the Nov. 23 of the Friday Buzz was another fun one! I had former-Texan, current Qu'Appelle Valley resident Brian Baggett on the show. He performed on Friday at McNally Robinson's Prairie Ink, and also did an in-studio performance as well. He's a unique musician and plays a 10-string, double-barrel guitar called a Chapman stick... look it up, it's cool!

Also, I was lucky enough to have a phone chat with Grant Lawrence, lead singer of the Smugglers. I was only able to play about 5 minutes during my live show, but you can check out the entire 10 minutes HERE!

The band was in town Saturday, Nov. 24 to help cap off a great month of 30th anniversary celebrations at Amigos Cantina. Also on the bill was Calgary's Chixdiggit and Saskatoon's sweet sisterly trio, the Garrys.

Here's a couple videos of the Smugglers from the Saturday show:

Playlist for Nov. 23/18
The Castle - Flaming Lips
Bright Sized Life - Brian Baggett*
Wrens - Brian Baggett*
Hold Fast - Fortunate Ones
Soul of My Heart - Hey Ocean!
Kletz - The Garrys (Seahags cover)*
Small Talk - Courtney Barnett

*Denotes Saskatchewan-based artists.

Tune in this coming Friday Nov. 30 from 5-6 p.m. CST for some more fun Buzz times! We'll be chattin' about the

Don't forget, you can listen to the Buzz (and many other awesome CFCR shows) from anywhere in the world. Click here!

take care,

k

Electrify

Hiya hi!

So this past Friday's show was a busy one, but a blast!

I started the hour off with Alberta-based rapper/rancher OGR-Scintilla aka Shane and then budding and boisterous local band the Sex Geckos. Both had shows this weekend, and the SG's are opening for Seas tomorrow at the Black Cat Tavern.

Playlist for Nov. 16
Electrify - OGR Scintilla
Amour d'un soir - Coeur de pirate
Just here With my Friends - The Darcys and Leah Fay
Everything Apart - Foxwarren*
Untitled - Sex Geckos
Shake Yourself Down - Pop Pop Vernac (Checkerlad cover)*
Sermon - Mercury Rev/Margo Price
Just Enough - Hey Ocean!
Long Way from Home - Carmanah

*Denotes Saskatchewan-based artists.

This coming Friday, I'll be chatting with southern-Saskatchewanian Brian Baggett, who will be performing at McNally Robinson's Prairie Ink starting at 8 p.m.


Don't forget, you can listen to the Buzz (and many other awesome CFCR shows) from anywhere in the world. Click here!

Talk at ya on the 23rd,

k

On the Sunny Side of the Street

Well, hello!

A year and a half later, I'm back!

I had a great career opportunity in the north part of the province, but another amazing one made me get on running back to Saskatoon.

I've been back since September, and have been busy settling back into the ToonTown groove. I've attended a great number of shows since, which is one of the many things I missed about living here.

Also, I'm back hosting, but in a different time slot. I feel lucky to have this opportunity as I am hosting the Friday Buzz, which allows me to interview bands who have gigs in Saskatoon over the weekend.

Friday, Nov. 9 was my first show, and I met several members of Winnipeg's JD and the Sunshine Band.

Playlist for Nov. 9/18
Winter Winds - JD and the Sunshine Band
On the Sunny Side of the Street - JD and the Sunshine Band
I'm Just Waiting for My Time - The Sheepdogs*
Are you With Me - Stars
Heart Attack - Tune-Yards/Sylvan Esso
Nobody's Home - Art D'Ecco
Come For Me - Sunflower Bean
Dead Flowers - PostScript

*Denotes Saskatchewan-based artists.

On this week's Friday Buzz, I'll be chatting with the Sex Geckos about their weekend show.