Interviews
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Interview: Flash Lightnin’ September 2008
By: Alex Nino Gheciu
Sure, the whole boogie rock thing’s been done countless times before, by the likes of: ZZ Top, Foghat, Canned Heat and the rest of them. Yet, seeing these guys live is like driving down a good old fashioned American cheeseburger. Sure, it’s not lobster bisque, but it feels right and just hits […] -
Interview: Shad September 2008
By: Nino Gheciu
Lucky for us, Shad was able to talk to us a few days after Virgin Fest, busy guy!
You’re enjoying lots of success and a ton of buzz, but I hear you only got serious about your music career a few years ago, and before that you were on a completely different career path. […] -
Interview: Virgin Fest Organizer Andrew Bridge
By: Lidia Vila
I had a chance to sit down with Andrew Bridge and ask questions about the Virgin Festival. I admit I made an error and cited Radiohead as having played the Festival, I meant to say something else, but that came out instead.
The funniest part of this interview is how my voice cracks at […] -
Interview: Driftwood September 2008
By: Lidia Vila
Image: Deena Jacobs
Some how I don’t think you got your band name from the Travis song?
We went through many band names (Confusion Fog, North League, Cobra Libra), but had over looked this one from early on. It is actually the name of the first track on the 2001 Elevator album, Taste of […] -
Interview: Keith Shiner September 2008
By: Lidia Vila
What is the Shiitake Project?
The Shiitake Project is a musical collective I formed in 2001. I’ve always enjoyed playing music with friends and family, be it around a campfire or in a good ole kitchen jam. I figured I’d take my passion one step further, by organizing them to record a CD of […] -
Interview: The Youngest August 2008
By: Marc Z. Grub
Last Thursday, Lidia sent me an email to notify me that The Youngest (singer/songwriter Amy Learmonth) would be performing down at the Press Club that night. I packed my bags and headed over for an interview. I sat down and spoke to a great band called Pirate/Rock until she arrived at […] -
Interview: Lunar Piano Tuner August 2008
By: Lidia Vila
Image: D. Wong
From Scarborough comes Owen Seto, a solo artist who previously played with now defunct Girl Gangs and has been known to share the odd stage with Pink Dead Whale, Matthew Pyke.
Lunar Piano Tuner, where does the name come from?
I have a kind of affinity for the moon, I’m […] -
Interview: The Human Statues August 2008
By: Lidia Vila
What do you think of the actual Human Statues, who paint themselves in gold and stand on the corner in front of Yonge/Dundas square?
I think they are weirdos who are desperate for attention - in reality, Jeff and I ARE those people! Both Jeff and I have a history in live theatre. Jeff […] -
Interview: Gentleman Reg August 2008
By: Lidia Vila
Congratulations on you signing with Arts & Crafts. How did it happen? What does this mean for you now?
Well, I’ve had a close connection to that label for a couple years. Kevin Drew has always been a huge supporter and a few years ago I made guest appearances with Broken Social Scene quite […] -
Interview: Shitt Hottt August 2008
By: Lidia Vila
Image: John Maynard
Members of Shitt Hottt were kind enough to answer questions via email. Unfortunately this powerhouse of a band has broken up. What you are about to read could quite possibly be their last interview ever posted.
September 11, 2008 at the Horseshoe will be your last show ever, what happened? What […]