The Stars Behind Us

This past Wednesday's show was a busy and great one!

First, Darren and Paul from Strata Festival came in to chat about the composer-centred event which will be running June 6-19 at venues all around the city. It sounds like it is going to be fascinating, with a concert which will see performers playing from the shore to an audience on the Prairie Lily, among other cool events.

At 5:30, I spoke with Candy and Andrea, the stars of the  Gordon Tootoosis Nīkānīwin Theatre's final play of the season. The production is called Two Indians, written by the amazing Falen Johnson. They chatted about how prep for the show has been going, what the piece means to them, and the beauty and brawl which can happen between families. It started previews May 30, and will run until June 9. Shouldn't miss this one!

Playlist for May 29/19
Cycle #4 - Alain Perron*
Red River Jig - Tristan Durocher*
Time On Earth – Hollerado
Do No Wrong – Fast Romantics
The Stars Behind Us – Guided By Voices
Arnaq – Elisapie
In Moderan – Operators
Ahead of Myself – Mo Kenney
Lost In A Dream – Foxwarren*

*Denotes Saskatchewan-based artists. 

Next week, I'm looking forward to talking with the organizers of Caswell Hill's Art in the Park.

Have a great one and chat at you in a few!

take care,

k

Living at the Ceiling

Today's show was nothing short of amazing!

I was lucky to have a group in who will be helping facilitate an American Sign Language Interpreter Workshop this weekend in conjuction with Sum Theatre.  Thurga Kanagasekarampillai, a deaf actor and Nicole Sander, with the Network of Interpreters, Consultants and Advocates (NICA) as well as many others who helped interpret the interview live chatted about the importance of the workshop.  I don't like to play favourites, but this was a meaningful and memorable interview for me. 💕 

Thurga, Andrea, Nicole, Brooke and Kathy (front)
From NICA Consolidated's Instagram

At 5:30 Dean McNeill from the Saskatoon Jazz Orchestra was in to chat about Reelin' in the Years, their upcoming concert at the Broadway Theatre this Sunday honouring and celebrating the music of 1970s stars Steely Dan. Sounds like it's going to be an amazing event, lots in store including musical guests as well as some performances by the Saskatoon Youth Jazz Orchestra too! 

Without further adieu, here's a small but mighty list of tunes. 

Playlist for May 22/19

Borderline - Tame Impala 

RAYZ - Royal Canoe 

Hey Nineteen - Steely Dan

Reelin' In the Years - Steely Dan

Living at the Ceiling - Begonia

Tune in next week for more action!

take care, 

k

You Had Your Soul With You

So, it's my last official Friday Buzz...

...but fret not, I'm going to be starting the Wednesday Buzz next week, on May 22!

Looking forward to the change, it's the spice of life, right?

Today's show was a packed one! At the top of the hour, I had the Matt Remenda Ensemble in for an interview and song ahead of their D'Lish show tomorrow night. Then at 5:30, I talked with Dead Fibres who will be at Amigos tonight for their show with Shirley & The Pyramids and Ancient Pig! Fun last Friday Buzz, I tells ya.

Playlist for May 17/19
I Will Wait - Matt Remenda*
Coming Home - Matt Remenda*
You Had Your Soul With You - The National
Carrying On - Kacy & Clayton*
Secret Handshake - Dead Fibres
Round of Applause - Dead Fibres
Doc Gooden - The Mountain Goats
Performance Arts - Tune-Yards
Ne m'appelle Pas - Coeur de priate

*Denotes Saskatchewan-based artists. 

Alright! For my first official Wednesday Buzz I will be chatting with folks from Sum Theatre about their upcoming special training workshop for ASL (American Sign Language) Interpreters from across our province May 24 - 26!

Talk to you on the 22!

k

I Feel Emotion

Another Friday, another busy Buzz!

Today, I chatted with The Lunatic Touch and Danger Fuzz - at the saaaame time! They're playing tonight at the Indoor Skatepark for Hit the Streets' album release, with SRA as well! I also chatted with Caves who are at Amigos with Dizzy tonight.

Playlist for May 10/19
The Midnight Dance - The Lunatic Touch*
Darkside - Danger Fuzz
I Feel Emotion - Operators
The Other - Rich Aucoin
Love Mooch - Caves*
Health - Caves*
Oh Weather - Damien Jurado
Little Trouble - Better Oblivion Community Center
Keep A Light On - Jenn Gran
Lesser Love - Denise Valle*

Denotes Saskatchewan-based artists. 

I also have some news - Friday, May 17 is my last Friday Buzz...because I'm moving to Wednesdays!

Make sure to tune in at 5 to hear a performance and chat with Matt Remenda who'll be at  D’Lish on Saturday, May 18. Edmonton's Dead Fibres will be in at 5:30 to chat about their Amigos show that night alongside Ancient Pig, and Shirley & The Pyramids.

take care,

k

Here Tonight

'Twas another packed Friday evening show!

I had Chad and Justice from Moose Jaw's Sunny Day Encore in at 5 to discuss what they've been up to as as well as their all ages show tonight at the Indoor Skatepark (for the Sex Geckos tape release.)

At 5:30, I chatted with Ben, trumpet player and singer extraordinaire from mindivandal, which in case you're wondering is pronounced mini-vandal, not minivan-dal. They're a fantastic local Ska band who are performing a sweetly stacked bill at Amigos tomorrow!


Playlist for May 3/19 
Down – Sunny Day Encore*
Here Tonight – Sunny Day Encore*
Big Beautiful Butterfly – Jen & John*
Easy Money – Old Man Luedecke
The Change It Brings – Close Talker*
Down and Out – minivandal*
Back on Me – minivandal*
Boogie Lover – Black Mountain
Trust – The Shiverettes

Denotes Saskatchewan-based artists.* 

Tune in next Friday when I talk to Lunatic Touch, who will be @ Indoor Skatepark that night, and Caves who will be at Amigos!

talk to ya May 10,

k