The concept of giving art a birthday was introduced by French born artist / peacenik Robert Filliou (associate of John Cage, by the way) In 1963 asserted that 1,000,000 years ago, there was no art.

This week’s episode of Friday sunrise featuring Toronto Tracks from The Ultimatemost High and The Mark Inside who have just released their new EP, “False Flag.”

Redgy Blackout live in studio! Also featuring “Toronto Tracks” of the week from Dave Murray, Bahamas and Zeus. At the core of this eclectic rock band is the dynamic duo of Scott Perrie and Jeremy Breaks. The two met a number of years ago at an open mic in East Van after Jeremy moved from his hometown of Prince George to pursue music. They began a collaboration that gave birth to Redgy Blackout. As an acoustic duo or rock quartet, Redgy puts on a live show that rocks! The band released its debut album, The Leap, in the spring of ‘09, secured an agency deal with Turner Music, and has toured BC and Alberta many times in support of its very auspicious debut.

This week Stoned Moses performs live in studio along with Toronto Tracks from The Balconies, Fox Jaws and Jerry Leger.  Along with interviews with Joey Only and Jonas Shandel and Ethan Collister.
http://www.myspace.com/stonedmosescanada
After a few jam sessions it was obvious, that Aeris Finch and Tyrone Barnes had sparked some serious musical chemistry. Finding the ability to song write fluently together, Tyrone called upon his old melodious companion Mitch Black, who resided in Montreal to join the project that would later be called Stoned Moses.
The flame was burning and drummers were high …

Kenton Loewen of The Crackling performs live in studio, with “Toronto Tracks” from Brett Caswell And The Marquee Rose, Tofu Meat and Sandman Viper Command

Today’s Toronto Tracks include music from; The Sure Things, Ninja Funk Orchestra and Jack Breakfast.

Fuzzcat plays live in studio and they make us giggle.
Fuzzcat is “GO!” Playing funk-rock with elements of ska, reggae, and punk, Fuzzcat explodes dance floors with diverse sets that keep the crowd on an upward trajectory. Fuzzcat is singer/guitarist Chris Ryan, bassist Dave Wise, drummer Jeff Carter, lead guitarist Steve Bedall, and keyboardist/percussion Peter Bowles.
Playing everywhere and anywhere, the band has become a fixture on the Vancouver music scene. Fully independent, Fuzzcat regularly books their own shows at The ANZA Club and plays monthly nights in Vancouver — one of …

11 Hour Orchestra joins us in the studio with a live jam.
This was a great show! We had eight people stuffed into the small studio including two large amps and half a drum kit.
11 Hour Orchestra dances the fine line between improvisation and tight, danceable grooves. With a unique blend of hip hop, reggae, soul, funk, jazz, flamenco and afro-beat, their sound will keep you dancing- and wondering what’s next. No two live shows are the same and feature a revolving collective of talent that join the group onstage.
This …

So if you haven’t heard by now I’ve got a radio show at CiTR 101.9 FM in Vancouver. You can catch the podcasts here.
So ya, basically I just hang out in the booth with my good friend Mark Ferraby who as many ladies know is a funny guy to have around in the morning and we chat, play music and give away tickets to shows in Vancouver.

Check out the January 15th show of Friday Sunrise. If you would like to hear your band on the show please email fridaysunrise@vanmusic.ca

Listen to Friday Sunrise live from 7:30am to 9:00am Pacific Time on Friday mornings 101.9. As always you can listen live at CiTR

Here’s a little news for ya…   After hosting “The Morning After Show” this summer CiTR is letting me (jpaw) have my own show!  I’m starting “Friday Sunrise” on 101.9 FM in Vancouver on Friday January 8th from 7:30 am – 9:00 am Pacific time and every Friday thereafter.    If you’re not in the Vancouver area you can check  out the show live at citr.ca
You can expect an upbeat show with mellow moments to help you rise in the morning with the sun.
If you have music you’d like me …

Today at 11:30!
Join Oswaldo on his first show since he’s been back on Canadian Soil. I have no doubt it will be a interesting episode, Oswaldo giving his viewers some incredible music to listen to that he has collected during his travels. Your future favorite song could be on this show! Don’t miss out.
To see the radio schedule for Citr.
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