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