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RZ#146 - Six Song Donut Spectacular: May 2008

Miss604 — Thu, 15 May 2008 06:51:41 +0000

John is back for a super special Six Song with a theme. In fact it’s so special, there are actually seven songs for your listening pleasure.

Dandy Warhols - Mohammed, Nietzche
Local H - How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Rock, 500,000 Scovilles, What Can I Tell You
Less Than Jake - Motto, History of a Boring Town

And yes, I produced this episode hence the many many seconds of non-speaking at the beginning. But hey, I don’t claim to be a radio professional by any means eh. Thank goodness for podcasting.

RZ#145 - New Music West Interview and Preview

Miss604 — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 20:54:25 +0000

For the last 18 years the New Music West festival has been a centerpiece for independent music, musicians, and industry professionals in Vancouver.

I was able to contact Jory Groberman from 29 Productions (the folks who made New Music West possible for the last few years) and chat a bit about what’s in store. What’s also pretty cool is that they’re handing me a media pass for the event(s) so watch for more announcements and coverage in the month ahead.

RZ#144 - Girl on Girl on Ferry

Miss604 — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 06:08:03 +0000

I (Rebecca) take the helm of Episode #144 as I capture, edit and publish the audio I recorded with Keira-Anne a few weeks ago during a weekend jaunt to Vancouver Island. We put the call out on our blogs for questions - any questions and were very pleased with the overwhelming response. [Keira-Anne][Miss604]

Photo by: Keira-Anne on Flickr

This is actually part one and we’re uncertain when the raw, uncut “part two” will be released. So for now, enjoy the sounds of a BC Ferry, and two girls who are super excited to hit the powder up on Mt. Washington.

Tunes played with permission from the artists:

Shiny Toy Guns - Le Disko
Against Me! - Borne on the FW Waves

RZ#143 - The Lab with Leo Sample Audio

Miss604 — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 01:45:07 +0000

Putting together some sample audio for Rebecca’s segment on The Lab with Leo.

The episode about the basics of podcasting should be airing in late April or May, 2008.

RZ#142 - August Long Weekend in Osoyoos

Uncle John — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 01:05:58 +0000

This is some audio that we recorded last August after spending a weekend in Osoyoos, B.C. This audio has been sitting around for nearly six months, and I finally got around to editing it. There’s more where this came from, so look for more in the future.

There is still music in this one, as does every episode of RZ.

Less Than Jake - rest of my life
Aberdeen City - this is our problem tonight
Sparta - untreatable disease
Local H - hey, rita
Dick Prall - bye, bye, bye

RZ#141 - Six Song Donut Spectacular: October 2007

Uncle John — Sun, 16 Dec 2007 00:40:14 +0000

It’s good to get back in the saddle. This is one of three, “catch up” episodes to back fill on those six songs that have been missed. Consider it my Christmas present to you. Watch for a quick turn around on the next two episodes, bringing us up to date and a close for 2007 for the six songs on RZ.

Soft - dumb blood
Shiny Toy Guns - rainy monday
Aberdeen City - sixty lives
Sebadoh - it’s all you
Longwave - i know it’s coming someday
Local H - buffalo trace

RZ#140 - Six Song Donut Spectacular: September 2007

Uncle John — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 14:07:17 +0000

A long over due episode, but an episode none the less. I take you with me on the road for this six song, a carefully crafted episode that I threw together in haste. Theme? My birthday was last month, so I play tracks that I’ve long wanted to play on RZ but never found the way or time to get them in.

Lou Barlow - caterpillar girl
Rainer Maria - catasrophe
The Dandy Warhols - godless
The Secret Machines - first wave intact
The Appleseed Cast - losing touching searching
Aberdeen City - best chances are gone
Eels - grace kelly blues

RZ#139 - Local Concert Series; Vancouver Trivia

Miss604 — Tue, 11 Sep 2007 13:44:26 +0000

Flying blind with a case of the Mondays I just wanted to crank out an episode and play some kickin’ tunes. On top of featuring artists who all have concerts in town this month, I prepared some Vancouver trivia for John in honor of his 2 year ‘Vancouver anniversary’, which is just around the corner.

Photo courtesy of Deb’s blog

Shiny Toy Guns - you are the one
STG’s MySpace
Holly McNarland - elmo
Holly McNarland - so cold
Holly’s MySpace
Adaline (opening act at Holly’s show Sept. 6, 2007)
Komrade Sessions (iTunes)
Chin Up Buttercup (iTunes)
Sparta - while oceana sleeps
Sparta’s MySpace

RZ #138 - Six Song Donut Spectacular: August 2007

Miss604 — Fri, 31 Aug 2007 16:47:55 +0000

I, Rebecca, join John for this late, but ‘better-late-than-never’, episode of RadioZoom as we dedicate #138 to entirely Can-Con.

What’s Can-Con you ask? Well tune right in while we educate the masses about how broadcasters in Canada are required by law to give Canadian artists and Canadian produced music 35% of their airplay. We one-up these regulations and churn out 100% Canadian content and share six awesome tracks.

Thanks so much to Matthew Good for allowing us to kick off with tunes from his newly-released album, and to the other artists linked below whose music we found on IODA Promonet and the Podsafe Music Network.

Matthew Good - i am not safer than a bank
Matthew Good - the boy come home
Danko Jones - baby hates me
David Usher - the music
Tony Marriott - faith and fairytales
Stars - the night starts here

RZ#137 - The Miss604.com Blogathon; Celebration of Light

Uncle John — Sun, 29 Jul 2007 07:48:12 +0000

A very quick, turnaround episode that we recorded in the midst of Rebecca’s Blogathon efforts. She is blogging to raise money for the Surrey Food Bank for 24 hours straight, one post per every thirty minutes. A daunting task fore sure, so be sure to check in on her site to find out more!

Music Links

The Format - the first single

RZ#136 - Six Song Donut Spectacular: July 2007

Uncle John — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 00:15:52 +0000

Slightly late, but not by much. This is an all submission episode of the Six Song. I’ve let the emails pile up too high, but sorting through the back logs found a lot of cool stuff to play for you.

As I mention in this one, and this is meant for all submitters, be sure you give me mp3’s to play in the podcast. I love hearing about new bands, but having to dig for your music to play is not something I like spending a ton of time on. To the following bands, I am very grateful for leading me directly to your wonderful music. You are awesome.

Scarlatti Tilt - one under
Dick Prall - Hollywood
The October - m.i.a.
The Rev Squad - under my feet
Aaron English - like smoke
Starcode - cold and freezing
Wiser Time - give you my lovin’

RZ#135 - Vancouver Canadians; Opening Day at Nat Baily Stadium

Uncle John — Wed, 27 Jun 2007 20:58:50 +0000

Baseball in Vancouver? You bet, and we take our adventures to the one hundred year old ballpark of Nat Baily Stadium for opening day of the 2007 Vancouver Canadians baseball season. They’ve renovated since the last time we’ve been to a game, so we give you our thoughts and some sounds to the start of this year.

Vancouver Canadians
Rebecca’s posts about opening day and follow-up

Music Links

Critical Mass - here comes the summer
Folk Implosion - free to go

RZ#134 - Six Song Donut Spectacular: June 2007

Uncle John — Mon, 18 Jun 2007 22:21:31 +0000

This episode, we’re all about covers. I’ve been amassing a nice collection of artists in terms of who has give their permission to play their music on the podcast. That has allowed us to pick from their collection of recordings and play some of the covers that they’ve done of other various bands from the past.

The Dandy Warhols - hells bells
Local H - 25 or 6 to 4
Nada Surf - if you leave
Mates of State - these days
Lou Barlow - round and round
Matthew Good Band - enjoy the silence

RZ#133 - Again from Stanley Park; Dandy Warhols coming to Vancouver; On Lions Gate Bridge; Dinner at Olympia; Impromptu Vancouver Trivia

Uncle John — Tue, 22 May 2007 18:35:53 +0000

Hello. We’re back. Yes, we’re still here, and you’re along for another adventure into Stanley Park. We stop to give you some subtle updates of what has gone on since the last, “real” episode, and there are a handful of more artists that have granted permission to play their music on our podcast. Since we’re on the go in this entire episode, we don’t talk about the music as much as we explore the park. We even try to suck it up and actually walk out onto Lions Gate Bridge, the fear of heights being fairly strong for both of us. We end the day with some Vancouver Trivia back at home.

Also, if you dig the tracks by The Dandy Warhols, check out their show at the Commodore Ballroom in Vancouver if you in the area on June 1st, 2007.

Music links

Less Than Jake - help save the youth of america from exploding
The Dandy Warhols - cool scene
Less Than Jake - let her go
The Dandy Warhols - bohemian like you

RZ#132 - Six Song Donut Spectacular: May 2007

Uncle John — Thu, 17 May 2007 22:24:56 +0000

Straight and to the point, this month’s six song dives directly into submitted music to the podcast. Thanks to all of those who have sent in emails and mp3’s to have them played on the podcast. I’m late getting to some of them, but we take a listen to a lot of the tracks for the first time together.

Some music for this episode can be found on the Podsafe Music Network, and don’t forget to Save Internet Radio.

Recliner - float away
Aaron English - like smoke
Farewell Redemption - naive
Mashed Budda - worm hole
Heartbreak Club - she talked to me!
Plastic Palace Alice - empires falls

RZ#131 - Six Song Donut Spectacular: April 2007

Uncle John — Wed, 25 Apr 2007 01:08:42 +0000

Better late than never, here is the six song for this month. Life has been hectic and busy, but we’ll be back with more very soon. Also, I recalled incorrectly about the name of Matthew Good’s upcoming album, but you can read Rebecca’s blog post about it here to get more info. In the meantime, enjoy the tunes and rock out with me. Yeah!

Local H - heavy metal bakesale
The Secret Machines - first wave intact
Matthew Good - north american for life
The Zambonis - hockey monkey
The Toadies - heel [wiki]
Tourist - lrt

RZ #130 - Sparta at The Commodore; Interview with Keeley Davis

Miss604 — Thu, 05 Apr 2007 04:37:15 +0000

Man do we ever love a good rock show. When I heard Sparta was coming back into town I immediately arranged another interview. Not only are we huge fans, but the guys in the band are so talented and down to earth. A couple of weeks later, the band rolled through town and played none other than the Fabulous Commodore Ballroom here in Vancouver. Jim Ward, subject of our last interview, was under the weather but when we went back stage and saw Keeley and were not disappointed. It was great to talk to the latest member of the band, contributor on their new album Threes, hear about his side projects and impressions of our fair city.

Sparta’s Website
Sparta’s Myspace
Keeley’s Band Glos

RZ Video Podcast #11 - More Adventures in Stanley Park Damage

Uncle John — Sun, 01 Apr 2007 05:08:37 +0000

The park is cleaning up from the mess that was caused from the December 2006 storm. We made a trek to see how things are going, especially since a lot more of the park has been cleared of obstacles on the trails. The best part was the tree that we encountered in the last video podcast. This time it was cut in a half and we were surprised to find that someone actually took the time to calculate the rings to determine its age. And yes, once again, another cellphone capture.

Bum Rush The Charts today

Uncle John — Thu, 22 Mar 2007 14:30:46 +0000

In case it isn’t stamped in your date book, today is the day to Bum Rush The Charts. If you want more info about it, read this previous post on the subject.

RZ To Interview Sparta at Their Upcoming Vancouver Show

Miss604 — Sun, 18 Mar 2007 18:29:59 +0000

We’ve done it before and we’re doing it again. We’re really happy to announce that we’ll be interviewing Sparta at their upcoming show at the Commodore, March 30th. It was such a pleasure to meet Jim Ward last year. He’s very intelligent, insightful, opinionated (in a good way) and sure can belt out the tunes.

Last November we had the pleasure of interviewing Jim Ward from Sparta for our podcast, RadioZoom [Episode #118][Miss604 Blog Post][RZ Blog Post].

You can check out the archived episode and if you like what you hear, either Jim’s point of view, his like of sushi or yes - the tunes - then you’re in luck. Sparta is coming back to Vancouver on March 30th, playing the Commodore [HOB]. I know a lot of people were upset that the last show at Richards on Richards sold out so quickly so here’s your chance.

Friday March 30th, 2007 @ The Commodore Ballroom - Tickets $17.50 - with guests, Moneen and Attack in Black.[Miss604]

Check out Episode #118 to hear our last interview with Jim Ward, and for more RadioZoom band meet n’ greets browse our “Interview” category. If you haven’t yet picked up their new album Threes I highly recommend you do so as well.