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The Tenuous Canadian Connection – Part 3

john — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 23:49:54 +0000

In spite of having a wisdom tooth pulled yesterday, I, ahem, was able to struggle into the KOOP radio studio to continue my radio apprenticeship with the fabulous and laconic Doug G on his show, This Great White North.

I realized today that radio is definitely made for people who resemble a chipmunk or Marlon Brando in The Godfather due to dental surgery. Here is this weeks Tenuous Canadian Connection in all its audio glory. Let me know what you think!

Previous Tenuous Canadian Connections can be heard here;

July 24 Show

July 17 Show

The Tenuous Canadian Connection – Part 1

john — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 00:46:42 +0000

Who doesn’t love local, independent,community radio?

I’m happy to say that living here in Austin, we are lucky to have a radio station that certainly fits that bill, KOOP radio. Found on the airwaves locally at 91.7, or online at www.koop.org

Right now, I am extremely fortunate to be an apprentice programmer for KOOP, and am assigned to the show “This Great White North” hosted by the Canuck with pluck, Doug.

Dedicated to showcasing independent Canadian music, Doug has been a joy for me to help, and learn from. The show broadcasts every Friday from 4.30-6pm (CST), I hope you’ll tune in and support Doug, the station, Ann the other apprentice, and hey, little old me.

I came up with a little feature we’re trying out each week, The Tenuous Canadian Connection. So just in case you’re wondering, here’s the first Canadian Connection and the tune we played in its honour!

Canada’s greatest secret?

john — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 23:40:11 +0000

I really….really like this track and video. King Khan, the high-spirited, mutant son of James Brown, channeling his own version of psychedelia and garage rock, from Montreal too…..quelle surprise…mon braves.