Best ravedrool Podcasts (2024)

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EP73: Andre Pettipas and The Giants - Andre Pettipas 56:50

9d ago56:50

56:50

This episode I'm trying something a bit different and speaking with a Canadian artist who was influenced by the Canadian music of the '90s. My friend Andre kindly agreed to be the first of such a series, so he chats about his latest record, his love of OLP, Alanis, BNL, how they influenced the music he makes and his vocal style. If you're not famil…

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EP72: Jet Set Satellite - Trevor Tuminski/Mike Keller 1:05:07

27d ago1:05:07

1:05:07

The podcast visits Winnipeg this week to chat with Trevor and Mike of Jet Set Satellite about Jet Set and their new project Omens. They discuss getting a record deal without playing a show, trying to launch a career during the Napster era, how getting a song on E.R. can fund a record, how Omens differs from Jet Set and more. So, please give it a li…

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EP71: The Tea Party - Stuart Chatwood 1:10:37

1M ago1:10:37

1:10:37

This episode I welcome Stuart Chatwood of The Tea Party! We chat about their origins, a fortuitous gig opening for Blue Rodeo, their transition to a major label, the power of MuchMusic, their friendship with Robert Plant and Jimmy Page, 25 years of TRIPtych and more! So, please give it a listen and if you want more '90s CanRock content, find us on …

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EP70: The New Grand - Malcolm Scott 1:07:56

3M ago1:07:56

1:07:56

In this episode I chat with Malcolm of The New Grand about what is was like to not be on a major label in the '90s, the diversity of Sonic Unyon, his new project The Delicate Arch and more! So, please give it a listen and if you want more '90s CanRock content, find us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and follow our official playlist on Spot…

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EP69: Subversives (Lowest of the Low Doc) - Simon Head 1:04:49

4M ago1:04:49

1:04:49

Film director Simon Head joins the podcast to chat about his film on Lowest of the Low, Subversives. We discuss the origins of the film, the challenges making it, the upcoming Blu Ray and of course the band itself. So, please give it a listen and if you want more '90s CanRock content, find us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and follow our …

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EP68: The Miller Stain Limit - Terry Sawchuk 1:22:29

6M ago1:22:29

1:22:29

In this episode I'm joined by Terry Sawchuk, we talk about working with Arnold Lanni on the early Our Lady Peace records, working with Alanis Morissette on her landmark Jagged Little Pill album, the making of Radiate and his current career as a songwriter in Nashville. So, please give it a listen and if you want more '90s CanRock content, find us o…

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EP67: Junkhouse - Tom Wilson 1:17:00

8M ago1:17:00

1:17:00

Tom Wilson joins the podcast this week to discuss his time with Junkhouse in the nineties, which includes stories about Sarah McLachlan, pissing behind couches, getting mesmerized by Bruce Springsteen's tits and more. So, please give it a listen and if you want more '90s CanRock content, find us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and follow o…

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EP66: Acid Test - Lucy Di Santo/Steve Fall 1:12:17

10M ago1:12:17

1:12:17

This episode welcomes Lucy and Steve from Acid Test! We discuss the role Bruce McDonald (Hard Core Logo) played in their beginnings, the '90s indie scene in Toronto, getting signed to Sire, opening for Snow/Nine Inch Nails, the resurrection of their second band On and more. So, please give it a listen and if you want more '90s CanRock content, find…

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Special Presentation: Keith Hampshire 1:49:45

1y ago1:49:45

1:49:45

Hey folks, it's been awhile since I did a 'Special Presentation' episode so I thought I'd try another. This time I'm chatting with the man behind one of my favourite albums, Keith Hampshire. We talk about being a DJ for pirate radio, what the Canadian music industry was like in the '70s, the making of his album The First Cut and more. So, please gi…

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EP65: Bluebeard - Wade Sakundiak 1:17:26

1+ y ago1:17:26

1:17:26

This episode welcomes Wade Sakundiak, the vocalist and guitarist from the band of my first ever club show, Bluebeard! We chat opening for Green Day as your first gig, touring with Another White Male, not wanting to sign to a major, being Rick The Temp's first on screen interview, Joey Shithead fixing your van, Nardwuar showing you the latest issue …

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EP64: cub - Lisa Marr - Part Two 1:03:20

1+ y ago1:03:20

1:03:20

In the conclusion of my chat with Lisa we talk about the writing of New York City, the change in direction with Box of Hair, cub saying no to Beck but yes to Courtney Love, her friendship with Kim Shattuck, what Lisa is up to currently and more. So, please give it a listen and if you want more '90s CanRock content, find us on Twitter, Facebook, Ins…

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EP63: cub - Lisa Marr - Part One 1:05:44

1+ y ago1:05:44

1:05:44

This episode is part one of a chat I had with Lisa Marr of cub. We talk about Vancouver in the early '90s, how Nardwuar helped her get her start playing music, the beginnings of cub, touring, The Smugglers, Neko Case, legacies, Betti-Cola & more. So, please give it a listen and if you want more '90s CanRock content, find us on Twitter, Facebook, In…

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EP62: 54-40 - Brad Merritt - Part Two 54:56

2y ago54:56

54:56

This episode is the conclusion of my chat with Brad of 54-40. We cover the recording of Trusted By Millions, changing directions with Since When, making Buffalo an honorary Canadian city, the impact that Hootie and The Blowfish had on them by their successful version of 'I Go Blind', what they're up to currently and more. So, please give it a liste…

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EP61: 54-40 - Brad Merritt - Part One 57:07

2y ago57:07

57:07

The podcast returns in a big way as we welcome Brad of 54-40. We chat about the band transitioning from the '80s to '90s, the reasons behind focusing more on Canada, the making of Dear Dear/Smilin' Buddha Cabaret and lastly take deep dives on some of the classics from those albums. So, please give it a listen and if you want more '90s CanRock conte…

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EP60: Have Not Been The Same - Michael Barclay/Ian A.D. Jack/Jason Schneider 1:19:18

2y ago1:19:18

1:19:18

In this episode I speak with the three gentlemen who wrote the book that has been and continues to be a major influence on Rave and Drool, that is Have Not Been The Same. We discuss the books origins, the work of putting it together, stories behind some of the interviews in the book, the importance of bands like The Tragically Hip, Sloan, Cowboy Ju…

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EP59: Rebecca West - Allison Outhit 1:36:06

2+ y ago1:36:06

1:36:06

Chris Murphy of Sloan calls this episode's guest "the godmother of the Halifax scene" and that guest is Allison Outhit of Rebecca West, who joins the podcast to discuss some of the things she did to help earn that moniker, what it was like working on Live Aid, her time in Bubaiskull/Rebecca West, SubPop invading Halifax and of course we also take d…

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EP58: Arrogant Worms - Trevor Strong 59:40

2+ y ago59:40

59:40

Among the many things Canada is known for is its funny people and in this episode one those people joins the podcast, Trevor Strong. We discuss the writing of their classic song 'Last Saskatchewan Pirate', who the O.G. 'Big Fat Road Manager' is, the misappropriation of songs, what it's like to be protested and more! So, please give it a listen and …

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EP57: Matthew Good Band - Ian Browne - Part Two 1:10:40

2+ y ago1:10:40

1:10:40

In the last half of my chat with Ian Browne, we discuss his opinion of Matt Good's beefs with Our Lady Peace/Nickelback, the making of Beautiful Midnight, "shoegate" in Regina, reconnecting with Matthew Good, Ian's first solo record and more! So, please give it a listen and if you want more '90s CanRock content, find us on Twitter, Facebook, Instag…

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EP56: Matthew Good Band - Ian Browne - Part One 1:04:47

2+ y ago1:04:47

1:04:47

Ian Browne joins the podcast this week to talk about his experience in the '90s as drummer for the Matthew Good Band. We discuss the origins of MGB, opening for The Who, the making of Underdogs, how Denise Donlon could make or break a band, some of the reasons that led to the end of MGB and more. So, please give it a listen and if you want more '90…

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EP55: Jr. Gone Wild - Mike McDonald 1:11:01

2+ y ago1:11:01

1:11:01

In this episode I chat with Mike, the front man of Jr. Gone Wild, we discuss working with Chi Pig at a pizza place, being poor in LA, traveling Europe, getting help from Erica Ehm, what it's like being ahead of your time, their new record and more! So, please give it a listen and if you want more '90s CanRock content, find us on Twitter, Facebook, …

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EP54: Lonnie James (The Lawn/Nils/Super Friendz) 1:34:57

2+ y ago1:34:57

1:34:57

If you dig rock n roll stories, you'll dig this episode as our latest guest Lonnie has a pile of them. They run the full gamut of emotions as we cover his time in The Lawn, The Nils, The Super Friendz and as a solo artist. So, please give it a listen and if you want more '90s CanRock content, find us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and fol…

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EP53: Groovy Aardvark - Vincent Peake 1:16:56

2+ y ago1:16:56

1:16:56

We're taking a look back at Montreal's '90s music scene in this episode through they eyes of Vincent of Groovy. We discuss being alongside Grimskunk as one of the Godfather's of Quebec's heavy music scene, writing songs in a bi-lingual band, translating the French language into lyrics for heavy music, we also take a deep dive on all their '90s reco…

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EP52: Rusty - Scott McCullough - Part Two 1:22:33

2+ y ago1:22:33

1:22:33

In the conclusion of our chat with Scott McCullough of Rusty, we take deep dives into the making of Sophomoric/Out of Their Heads, how exactly the cover of Sophomoric came to be, his experiences at Edgefest/SnoJob, what led to the end of the first incarnation of Rusty, what led them to get back together, their return to the studio and more. So, ple…

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EP51: Rusty - Scott McCullough - Part One 1:25:39

2+ y ago1:25:39

1:25:39

We welcome Scott (the guitarist from Rusty) to the podcast in this episode. Part one discusses his time in the first incarnation of Doughboys, touring with Henry Rollins and Collective Soul, the origins of Rusty, writing Fluke, working with Chris Wardman (Blue Peter), being the focus of a bidding war, the making of some of Rusty's memorable music v…

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EP50: A & R - Cam Carpenter 1:21:38

2+ y ago1:21:38

1:21:38

The Rave & Drool podcast sticks its big toe in the A & R area of the '90s music industry in this episode via our chat with Cam Carpenter. Cam signed and/or worked with many a Canadian rock band/artist in the nineties including Alanis, Sloan, Headstones, The Watchmen, Sons of Freedom, The Monoxides and more, so if you dig rock n roll stories, give i…

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EP49: Big Sugar - Gordie Johnson - Part Two 1:07:03

3y ago1:07:03

1:07:03

In the conclusion of my chat with Gordie of Big Sugar we discuss the difficulties of working under a major label, writing/recording Heated, making music videos, his time in Grady, how Willie Nelson helped him become an American citizen, the new Big Sugar record and more. So, please give it a listen and if you want more '90s CanRock content, find us…

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EP48: Big Sugar - Gordie Johnson - Part One 1:13:42

3y ago1:13:42

1:13:42

In this episode we get back to the Toronto music scene (via Austin, Texas) to chat with the great Gordie Johnson of Big Sugar. In part one, we talk about the role Molly Johnson played in getting his first record made, being in a side project with Tyler Stewart (Barenaked Ladies), developing the Big Sugar sound, hanging out with Charlie Watts, the "…

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EP47: Tariq 1:40:33

3y ago1:40:33

1:40:33

We've finally got another solo artist on the program, this time it's Tariq from B.C. (via Alberta via Quebec)! We chat about the Calgary music scene, making the transition to a major label, songwriting with other people, what it's like to lose the benefits of a major, relearning how to be indie, his latest record and more. So, please give it a list…

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EP46: Glueleg - Christian Simpson - Part Two 1:17:18

3y ago1:17:18

1:17:18

In the conclusion of the chat with Christian we hear how Chowder got into the band, making a record with Sylvia Massey, an interesting Ashley MacIsaac guest appearance on said record, why Glueleg came to an end, the lost Glueleg record, then we talk about his stint in Saga, his battle with Focal Dystonia, the return of Glueleg and more. So, please …

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EP45: Glueleg - Christian Simpson - Part One 1:07:46

3y ago1:07:46

1:07:46

I'm not sure what it is about drummers but they tend to give great interviews and Christian is no exception. In the first part of our chat we discuss playing in a Supertramp cover band, the early days of Glueleg, the help I Mother Earth, Our Lady Peace, The Tea Party gave them, take a deep dive on the Heroic Doses album, talk about the importance (…

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EP44: Huevos Rancheros - Brent Cooper 1:09:12

3y ago1:09:12

1:09:12

We're finally back to Calgary in this episode as we chat with Brent of Huevos Rancheros. I ask him a few dumb questions about instrumental music (sorry for my ignorance) than we hear how they got signed to a Seattle indie, played gigs with Gilbert Gottfried and Henry Rollins, starred in a beer commercial with Don Ho and lastly, among other things, …

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Special Presentation: Steve Harley (Cockney Rebel) - Part Two 1:34:40

3y ago1:34:40

1:34:40

This episode is not what you'd expect from a '90s Canadian rock podcast, as this artist is neither '90s, nor Canadian, however he is my favourite non-nineties non-Canadian artist, if you catch my drift... Anyhow, he's well known in Europe and the U.K. but not as much in North America, so I thought I'd take the opportunity this podcast have given me…

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EP43: The Watchmen - Ken Tizzard - Part Two 1:17:47

3y ago1:17:47

1:17:47

In the conclusion of my chat with Ken we talk about the making of Silent Radar, trying to crack the U.S. market, the change of The Watchmen sound with Slomotion and among other things, his new record All Together Now. So, please give it a listen and if you want more '90s CanRock content, find us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and follow o…

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Special Presentation: Steve Harley (Cockney Rebel) - Part One 1:31:27

3y ago1:31:27

1:31:27

This episode is not what you'd expect from a '90s Canadian rock podcast, as this artist is neither '90s, nor Canadian, however he is my favourite non-nineties non-Canadian artist, if you catch my drift... Anyhow, he's well known in Europe and the U.K. but not as much in North America, so I thought I'd take the opportunity this podcast have given me…

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EP42: The Watchmen - Ken Tizzard - Part One 1:12:55

3y ago1:12:55

1:12:55

This is the first half of a chat with Watchmen bassist Ken Tizzard, he tells tales of going to Russia on a band exchange program, how Jake Gold seeing him on Breakfast Television got him a Watchmen audition, takes a deep dive on the writing of All Uncovered and among other things, talks about how is relationship with Ian Thornley began. So, please …

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EP41: Maow - Tobey Black/Neko Case/Corrina Hammond 1:53:10

3y ago1:53:10

1:53:10

We're back on the west coast this episode as we chat with Vancouver's Maow. We discuss their origins, the House of Rock, Shindig, costumes, Mint Records, an ill fated tour with Hanson Brothers, Neko threatening to beat up Grant Lawrence, Tobey actually beating up Grant Lawrence and more. So, please give it a listen and if you want more '90s CanRock…

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EP40: Our Lady Peace (Fmr.) - Jeremy Taggart - Part Two 1:15:33

3y ago1:15:33

1:15:33

In the conclusion of my chat with Jeremy, we talk about the height of OLP craziness, playing Woodstock, the making of Happiness, how/why Matt Cameron (Soundgarden, Pearl Jam) covered for him on Spiritual, why Mike Turner left the band, his new record with his podcast partner Jonathan Torrens and more. So, please give it a listen and if you want mor…

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EP39: Our Lady Peace (Fmr.) - Jeremy Taggart - Part One 1:29:36

3y ago1:29:36

1:29:36

This is part one of a chat I had with the former drummer of Our Lady Peace, Jeremy Taggart. We discuss starting so young that his Mom had to drop him off at the OLP audition, a traumatic first gig opening for The Tea Party, almost getting killed while shooting the Starseed video, touring with Van Halen, writing Naveed/Clumsy and more. So, please gi…

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EP38: Cool Blue Halo - Paul Boudreau/Barry Walsh 1:30:53

3y ago1:30:53

1:30:53

In this episode we get to the east coast, Halifax specifically, where we talk with Paul and Barry of Cool Blue Halo about being in a band with a young Sarah McLachlan, the importance of Sloan signing with Geffen (to the Halifax scene), how important having a management deal is to a band, why CBH only made one record and more. So, please give it a l…

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EP37: Photographer - Richard Beland 1:22:59

3y ago1:22:59

1:22:59

Richard Beland is Canada's Mick Rock, Danny Clinch or Charles Peterson. A rock/music photographer who grew up in a music scene and helped document it. In this episode, we hear how Ken Tizzard (The Watchmen) helped kick start his career, stories behind some of the most iconic photos of the decade, photographing The Tragically Hip's final tour and mo…

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EP36: The Waltons - Jason Plumb - Part Two 1:10:36

3+ y ago1:10:36

1:10:36

This is the conclusion of a chat I had with Jason Plumb of The Waltons, in it we discuss his friendship and writing partnership with Ed Robertson of Barenaked Ladies, touring the USA, appearing on the Friends 2 soundtrack, transitioning to a producer and his solo career. So, please give it a listen and if you want more '90s CanRock content, find us…

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EP35: The Waltons - Jason Plumb - Part One 1:13:18

3+ y ago1:13:18

1:13:18

This is part one of a chat I had with Jason Plumb of The Waltons, in it we discuss the importance of The Tragically Hip and Barenaked Ladies in their career, moving to Toronto, selling 10,000 records as an independent band, transitioning to a major label and much more. So, please give it a listen and if you want more '90s CanRock content, find us o…

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EP34: Blue Dog Pict - Keram Malicki-Sánchez - Part Two 1:26:32

3+ y ago1:26:32

1:26:32

This is the conclusion of a chat I had with Keram Malicki-Sánchez of Blue Dog Pict. In it, we take a deep dive into the making of BDP's albums, writing a song for Heather Graham (Boogie Nights), his friendship with Alex Lifeson (Rush) and more. So, please give it a listen and if you want more '90s CanRock content, find us on Twitter, Facebook, Inst…

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EP33: Blue Dog Pict - Keram Malicki-Sánchez - Part One 1:29:24

3+ y ago1:29:24

1:29:24

This is part one of a chat I had with Keram Malicki-Sánchez of Blue Dog Pict. In it, we discuss what it was like for a band to navigate the Toronto music scene in the early '90s, producing a cover of 'Love Shack' by Neve Campbell & Jello Biafra, David Usher handing him Moist's demo tape, his time on Catwalk and much more. So, please give it a liste…

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EP32: Econoline Crush - Trevor Hurst - Part Two 1:04:39

3+ y ago1:04:39

1:04:39

This is the conclusion of a chat I had with Trevor Hurst of Econoline Crush. In it, we discuss working with Sylvia Massey (Tool, Prince) on The Devil You Know, Shannon Hoon, touring with Kiss, the future of EC, his second career as a medical professional and much more. So, please give it a listen and if you want more '90s CanRock content, find us o…

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EP31: Econoline Crush - Trevor Hurst - Part One 1:02:43

3+ y ago1:02:43

1:02:43

This is part one of a chat I had with Trevor Hurst of Econoline Crush. In it, we discuss his time in Seattle in the early '90s, the origins of EC, his Canadian influences, the making and touring of Affliction and much more. So, please give it a listen and if you want more '90s CanRock content, find us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and fo…

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EP30: Tara MacLean 1:20:40

3+ y ago1:20:40

1:20:40

We visit P.E.I. for the first time on the podcast as we chat with songstress Tara MacLean. During the conversation we talk about her being mentored by Sarah McLachlan, making a cameo appearance in Coyote Ugly, opening for The Cure, helping foster the career of a young Jason Mraz, smelling Stevie Nicks and more. So, please give it a listen and if yo…

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EP29: The Grapes of Wrath - Kevin Kane 1:27:59

3+ y ago1:27:59

1:27:59

In this episode we go back to B.C., this time to chat with Kevin of The Grapes of Wrath. We hear about the early days of Nettwerk records, recording with Tom Cochrane, the real world financial struggles of a touring band, fans stealing their windshield wipers, working at Abbey Road and more. So, please give it a listen and if you want more '90s Can…

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EP28: The Stand G.T. - Chris Page 1:11:19

3+ y ago1:11:19

1:11:19

This episode we go indie again, this time with Chris Page of The Stand G.T. . We discuss going from practicing in an abandoned chicken coop, to touring with The Smugglers, to recording with Kurt Bloch (The Fastbacks) in Seattle, to releasing records on indie labels all over the world. So, please give it a listen and if you want more '90s CanRock co…

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EP27: Pure - Jordy Birch - Part Two 1:02:01

3+ y ago1:02:01

1:02:01

In the conclusion of my chat with Jordy Birch, we discuss getting dropped by your record label, going solo, Aaron Carter calling him 'buddy', the late Todd Simko and what Jordy is up to currently. So, please give it a listen and if you want more '90s CanRock content, find us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and follow our official playlist …

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