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“Me, the Mob, and the Music” book win! Support community radio CIUT!

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Here is my video update, and I’m talking about the book “Me, the Mob, and the Music” by Tommy James that I won in a contest from the radio show Vinyl from the CIUT Crypt!

Tommy James and The Shondells were one of the biggest groups of the 1960’s and their music is used today in many films and TV shows. Famous for such hits as “Mony Mony” and “Crimson and Clover,” Tommy James remains an active force in music today, and is an inspiration of all that was good about the Sixties. “Crimson and Clover” is one of my favourite songs of all time, and it still gives me chills to hear it! Fantastic music and timeless, innovative sounds that still are fresh!

Tommy was kind enough to offer a copy of his book as a prize to the radio show, and even autographed it to me! I can’t wait to read it, and will make another video with my thoughts about the book, so check back for that.

Here is a link to an archive of the stellar interview of Tommy James by DJ nico from Vinyl from the CIUT Crypt on September 17, 2011 in Toronto on 89.5FM (www.CIUT.fm): http://soundcloud.com/nicochelseagirl/tommy-james-interview

You can watch my video update now:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZhVgdiwlb4
Support community radio! CIUT is having their funding drive right now. Please support them if you can: http://www.CIUT.fm

HAPPY HALLOWEEN! It’s almost here!!!

John Oswald OCAD Talk Oct. 2010 – part 5/5

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He’s a pioneer of sampling and the audio cut-up with Plunderphonics, most famously with the Michael Jackson reworking of Bad – “Dab”, Negativland, U2, William S. Burroughs, etc.

I caught his talk in Toronto in October 2010, at the Ontario College of Art and Design (OCAD).

Sorry for the bad audio, as it was noisy in there and he was not lav’d.

More of my videos: http://www.youtube.com/user/RockinFilms

John Oswald OCAD Talk Oct. 2010 – part 4/5

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He’s a pioneer of sampling and the audio cut-up with Plunderphonics, most famously with the Michael Jackson reworking of Bad – “Dab”, Negativland, U2, William S. Burroughs, etc.

I caught his talk in Toronto in October 2010, at the Ontario College of Art and Design (OCAD).

Sorry for the bad audio, as it was noisy in there and he was not lav’d.

More of my videos: http://www.youtube.com/user/RockinFilms

John Oswald OCAD Talk Oct. 2010 – part 3/5

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He’s a pioneer of sampling and the audio cut-up with Plunderphonics, most famously with the Michael Jackson reworking of Bad – “Dab”, Negativland, U2, William S. Burroughs, etc.

I caught his talk in Toronto in October 2010, at the Ontario College of Art and Design (OCAD).

Sorry for the bad audio, as it was noisy in there and he was not lav’d.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-s6ayZM-kD0

More of my videos: http://www.youtube.com/user/RockinFilms

Canzine today and John Oswald talk

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Canzine was fun today! It was packed! And, hot! I met some cool new people and got to catch up on my favourite zine Ghostpine! It’s a real work of art in my opinion. I’ve been reading it for years and got to meet Jeff Miller, the author of Ghostpine today and get a bunch of back issues! I got to hang out with Liz Worth as well (see our video blog from Canzine, coming soon). And, I sold one copy of my chapbook “Like Eden After Rain”…better luck next time, I suppose. Though, the last time I had a table at a show I also sold one copy…hmm…

Also, I caught the John Oswald (of plunderphonics infamy) talk at OCAD this afternoon. Great stuff!

Check back soon for some video that I shot of both events. Oh, and Halloween is one week away!

Go Electric Music Festival in support of electric trains in Toronto

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I attended the Go Electric Music Festival yesterday in support of electric trains in Toronto. It was a great time!

Lots of good music, fun and positive people looking for an electric alternative to 400 diesel trains a day roaring through heavily populated
parts of Toronto.

I will have video online soon of the Festival, so check back.

See their site for more info and what you can do: http://www.cleantrain.ca