March 26 - Lots of locals

For now, since I've switched to a new computer I can no longer make video podcasts, so I'll just include the mp3 links on the blog posts for podcasts.
I'm currently trying to figure out a way to upload podcasts/MP3 streams online, possibly on iTunes, so the podcasts will be a lot easier to find and access.

This Jumbalaya includes a lot of local talent, including some community radio staff and volunteers playing in bands! They include the CiTR music director Sarah Cordingley drumming for Ace Martens, CJSF's very own Arts & Entertainment coordinator Jamie Cessford drumming for Did You Die, and CJSF volunteer and host of world music show Wandering Rhythms Nick Lagasse playing with Mngwa.

(CiTR 101.9FM, just in case you didn't know, is UBC's campus radio station. CJSF 90.1FM is based at SFU, so that makes us sister stations! :D )

Wandering Rhythms is on Mondays 12-2pm btw. Sorry I messed that little info up...

I've also played songs I knew a lot of fellow CJSF volunteers would like, including tunes by A/B Trio, Humans, Ibeyi, BadBadNotGood & Ghostface Killah, and Purity Ring.

I also showcased a new song by NEEDS, who has a self-titled LP coming out in May. I saw them at the concert I reviewed on March 3, along with Ontario rockers the Dirty Nil and locals BRASS. They had just gotten back from SXSW - that must have been exciting!
The new LP looks very intriguing too. I'm so glad I got to see them live!!

Next week I'll showcase my personal playlist picks as a reviewer. Yep, I'm reviewing music to be added to the playlist - it's so much fun! Also, there's nothing like getting my hands on advance copies of CDs to potentially put on rotation on the CJSF airwaves. In other words, sometimes we get first listens before it's officially out! ;)

Songs played (* Canadian content):

• Ace Martens* - Incredible
• Mngwa* - La Rumba de Kingsway
• A/B Trio* - For Carson (Intro)
• A/B Trio* - For Carson
• NEEDS* - Rescue Don
• Did You Die* - Nail Polish
• Humans* - Tell Me
• Ibeyi - Oya
• Mord Fustang - Drivel
• BadBadNotGood & Ghostface Killah - Six Degrees
• Purity Ring* - push pull

Audio links:

http://cjsf.ca/vanilla_archives/2015_March_26_20_00.mp3

http://cjsf.ca/vanilla_archives/2015_March_26_20_30.mp3

March 19: Jumbalaya Francophone

On March 19 I hosted a special episode of the Jumbalaya, to kick off International Francophone Day (la Journée Internationale de la Francophonie) - I showcased a bunch of fine Francophone music from the CJSF playlist (and one from outside the playlist)!

Throughout my time on air I made it a point to showcase as much Francophone music as I could, mostly because as someone very interested in the French language and Francophone culture, I feel that side of culture is quite underrepresented, especially in the West Coast.
While these days I've not played much francophone music as before, I've always wanted to do an all-Francophone Jumbalaya, even though my spoken French isn't as great as my reading comprehension. This led me to take this well-timed opportunity to showcase some of my favourite Francophone adds on the CJSF playlist.

Parts of this broadcast is in French...I'm not sure if my grammar is that great but I do try :P 90% Canadian Content for this one, woo hoo.

Songs played (*denotes Canadian Content):

• Argo* - Une Petite Certitude
• Indigo Joseph* - Colibri
• Yelle - Complètement Fou
• Monogrenade* - Labyrinthe
• Radio Radio* - Dettes
• Radio Radio* - Powers That Be/Saute, Danse, Chante (feat. Pierre Kwenders, Mamoru & Georgette LeBlanc)
• Coeur de Pirate* - Adieu
• Philippe B* - Nous Irons Jusqu'au soleil
• Whitehorse* - Éphémère sans repère
• Lisa LeBlanc* - Motel

Audio:

http://cjsf.ca/vanilla_archives/2015_March_19_20_00.mp3

http://cjsf.ca/vanilla_archives/2015_March_19_20_30.mp3

March 5 - Faulty audio means no podcast :(

So apparently the first half hour audio of the show got cut to 15 mins and a bit...boo. As a result, I'm not able to create a podcast for the March 5 Jumbalaya show. Which is a darn shame, since we showcased a bunch of great worldbeat-oriented music in the first half!

Maddi Schmidt has joined me again for this Jumbalaya episode. The first half consists of some jazz, folk, and worldbeat-influenced music, while the second half is all the catchy yet edgy synthpop and rock stuff.
 
I went to the Single Mothers show on March 3rd...only Single Mothers couldn't make it (boo). However, the Dirty Nil and NEEDS still performed, where they were joined by Vancouver punk band BRASS. I'm currently writing up the review for the show...I'll get it up by the end of the weekend/beginning of next week! I really enjoyed the Dirty Nil, so much that I showcased my favourite song by them this week!

Also, I've started reviewing new CDs for adding to the CJSF music playlist! I showcased two of my favourite artists, MAPL Quintet (jazz/folk) and Sun Belt (folk).

Here's what I played on the show (* for Canadians) :

• MAPL Quintet* - Monkeying Around
• A/B Trio* - For Carson
• Sun Belt* - Cabalcor
• Ibeyi - River
• Fantasma - Sefty Belt (feat. JOSIAHWISE IS THESERPENTWITHFEET)
• Mngwa* - La Rumba de Kingsway
• B.A. Johnston* - I Remember Skinny Jeans the Last Time Around
• The Dirty Nil* - Cinnamon
• Marilyn Manson - Third Day of a Seven Day Binge
• Elle King - Ex's and Oh's
• Alison Wonderland - Cold
• Purity Ring* - begin again

February 26 - Half loud half soft feat. Maddi

[Written on Feb 26; since then the details have changed, and I've not uploaded the video yet, but I should post this ASAP.]

This Jumbalaya is brought to you by me and guest host Maddi Schmidt, an intern from Cologne, Germany!

In the first half I showcase a bunch of rock bands with shows that are coming up soon in Vancouver. I'm reviewing the Single Mothers concert next Tuesday (March 3)! The Dirty Nil and NEEDS, both of whom were also in the Jumbalaya playlist, are supporting acts and they're very very awesome. If you're the punk rock type that's a show not to miss.

Did You Die is a band which the CJSF Arts & Entertainment coordinator Jamie Cessford is a part of. They're performing at our volunteer appreciation party! It's great having the opportunity to showcase local talent, especially if they're nice people and you like their music :)

We then segue into Maddi's favourite, A/B trio, starting off the much softer second half of the Jumbalaya. Luckily Maddi's picks later complimented my second half picks nicely, and the second half mostly showcases a potential direction for my own show on CJSF. I'll showcase more music in that area next week.

Songs played (* denotes Canadian content):

• The Dirty Nil* - Cinnamon
• NEEDS* - We Forgot the Records to Our Record Release Show
• Single Mothers* - Half-Lit
• Sleater-Kinney - Surface Envy
• Did You Die* - All the Way to Her
• I am Machi* - Fires by Foxes
• A/B Trio* - For Carson
• Radar Cult - Dead Weight
• Bonobo feat. Andreya Triana - Stay the Same (live version)
• Flying Lotus feat. Kendrick Lamar - Never Catch Me
• Highs* - Summer Dress
• TV on the Radio - Happy Idiot