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Canadian As HeckHill KourkoutisOur newest friend to the Canadian As Heck Podcast has an unbelievable resumé. From being a studio musician for some of our country's biggest artists, to producing exactly the same, Hill has done it all! From Serena Ryder to SATE and many more, including production, acting, AND directing music videos. This conversation was so much fun. Check it out, like, subscribe to the Podcast, and leave a comment!Hill on the www:https://hillkourkoutis.com/The Canadian As Heck Podcast is part of... :https://revolutionradio.ive2025-03-211h 04Canadian As HeckHolly ColeWe missed our pal, Dimetre on this one, but Holly Cole is a joy to have a conversation with. Her latest record, mostly recorded live off the floor, and entitled "Dark Moon" is a stunning listen. With some old friends on the record, as well as some awesome international friends, this album is a must have in your collection. From The Holly Cole Trio to present day, this chat was fantastic!Holly Cole's Website:http://www.hollycole.com/Please Like, Subscribe, and also check out our other great content at:https://revolutionradio.live2025-02-061h 00Canadian As HeckJeremy HotzJeremy Hotz is a national treasure, and a legend. He's been around the block several times and has seen it all, from his very early days at Yuk Yuk's Comedy Club, al the way to street hockey getting cancelled all across Canada. This conversation was a blast. Check it out, and don't forget to like and subscribe!Jeremy on the www:https://jeremyhotz.comCanadian As Heck and Revolution Radio Canada at:https://revolutionradio.live2025-01-291h 00Canadian As HeckLexie Jay From FEATURETTEWe have experienced this with a few of our guests, and certainly with this episode's guest. Lexie from Featurette was like talking to an old friend. What an incredible journey that our friends in this awesome band have experienced so far! Lexie spills the beans on everything from their latest project, to creating a songwriting company, and so much more. Check it out. This convo was tons of fun.FEATURETTE's website:https://featurettemusic.com/Canadian As Heck podcast is on:https://revolutionradio.live2025-01-2953 minCanadian As HeckSaukratesI wonder what Saukrates' favourite song is to play on those awesome speakers behind him?? We will have to ask him the next time we talk.Dimetre and I have been massive fans of our guest since the late 90s. We are so fortunate to have had this incredible conversation. Saukrates is a literal National Treasure. We chat about everything, from Play De Record, to Scarborough, to one of Hip Hop's most revered discographies.Saukrates on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/officialbiggsoxx/Canadian As Heck is part of Revolution Radio Canada at:http...2025-01-111h 08Canadian As HeckConnor From Boys Night Out 2.0Back for a second time, and only on the show a couple months ago, so many incredible things can happen in that short space of time. Like....An UNBELIEVABLE headlining sold out show at The Danforth Music Hall in Toronto. The show was amazing, and we give our pal Connor a massive congratulations on an incredibly successful show! What he shares with us that is next for BNO, is awesome!!!!Boys Night Out Insta:https://www.instagram.com/bnoboysnightout/Canadian As Heck Podcast on Revolution Radio Canada at:https://revolutionradio.live2024-12-211h 19Canadian As HeckLauren From Deer FangBassist, songwriter, singer, and craft beer enthusiast Lauren from Deer Fang sits down with the CAH crew, and fills us in on everything going on in their world, from upcoming shows, new music just released and produced by our dear friend Scotty Komer, to being in Niagra and the difficulties of finding live venues in the west end of Ontario. The latest tune that we spin on this show, is one of our favourites by this awesome Canadian band!Deer Fang on the www:https://www.instagram.com/deerfangmusic/Canadian As Heck is a part o...2024-12-0446 minCanadian As HeckMark Gane 2.0One of the main members and principle songwriters of Canadian legends Martha & The Muffins, it's great to have him back! He and Martha have teamed up with Juno award winner John Orpheus for a new project and a brilliant new song, "Buttermilk." We are so fortunate to have an old friend back in the interview chair, and we still tons to talk about.Martha & The Muffins website:http://www.marthaandthemuffins.com/Canadian As Heck is a part of Revolution Radio Canada:https://revolutionradio.live2024-12-0352 minCanadian As HeckThe Army KrisConversations are sometimes difficult. But they NEED to happen, and keep happening. The ultimate sacrifices that the women and men of the Canadian Armed Forces, Army, Navy, and Air Forces have made, are the reason that we have the freedoms we enjoy on a daily basis. Our friend, Army Kris, is one of those incredible people. We thank him and everyone else who served about 50 times in this episode.The Army Kris Mix Tape Thursdays at 9PM EST exclusively on:https://revolutionradio.live2024-11-212h 00Canadian As HeckCola From The OBGMs - 2.0This musician is one of our all time favourites. He is so gracious with his time, and this conversation really goes in depth into the band's writing style, and an awesome and hopeful conversation about the state of the music industry in Canada, and of course somehow always leading back to our Wavelength friend, Jonny Dovercourt!! Can't wait to see The OBGMs live coming up at Velvet Underground...!The OBGMs' webite: https://theobgms.com/Canadian As Heck on the Revolution Radio Canada Network at:https://revolutionradio.live2024-11-111h 13Canadian As HeckMaya MalkinBorn and raised in Montreal, Maya decided to take a train to Toronto, and see what happens with her career, after releasing some amazing music back at home! Taking a page out of Andy Kim's book, she took a chance and inserted herself in T.O. to see what she could make of it. The result, a new album, acting and voice over work, and that's just the beginning! This was a fantastic conversation. Thanks again to our friend, Beth, for making this happen!Maya Malkin on the www. at:https://mayamalkin.com/Canadian AH is a...2024-11-0151 minCanadian As HeckConnor From Boys Night OutDerek comes through again! And even at the last minute...Connor from Boys Night Out has seen it all. Listening to his stories, from the lowest of lows, to hanging with some of the biggest Emo bands on the planet, you'll love this conversation with a true Canadian alternative music legend. Thanks Connor, and, we WILL do the listening party. We promise!Get at BNO on the interwebs:https://www.instagram.com/bnoboysnightout/Canadian As Heck is part of Revolution Radio Canada at:https://revolutionradio.live2024-10-232h 08Canadian As HeckJohn Chew From Canadian English DictionaryOur guest was brought to us by our friend, Jane Siberry. John Chew has got to be one of the most interesting people in the world. This in depth conversation takes us from John's expertise in Scrabble, (Derek and I are so jealous,) to him being the editor in chief of possibly the coolest project anyone could be involved with, The Canadian English Dictionary. We thoroughly enjoyed this conversation with the nicest lexicographer that you could ever hope for!Find out more at:https://www.canadianenglishdictionary.ca/Canadian As Heck Podcast on the Greatest Alternative Int...2024-10-1054 minCanadian As HeckJane SiberryWe have been fans since the 80s. And this artist is a true Canadian original. Dimetre and Craig talked with Jane about everything from the early days on Duke Street, to her latest project, with a couple of working titles that you'll only find in this episode!Find Jane on the www. at:https://janesiberry.com/The Canadian as Heck Podcast on the greatest internet radio station on the planet at:https://revolutionradio.live2024-10-0357 minCanadian As HeckCandian AF/Candian As Heck - The 100th EpisodeOnce Canadian AF, now Canadian As Heck! A massive thanks to everyone that celebrated this milestone with us, 100 episodes! Can't wait for the next 100!To Jenn, Cat, Scott, Ray, Army Kris, Rob Johnston, and Ryan, we thank you so much for co-hosting with show regulars Craig, Derek and Dimetre. To our special guests, thanks for your love and support! Here are their links as they appear in the episode:Dave from Mellohoney:https://www.instagram.com/mellohoney/Brian and Sascha:http://c0ndu1t.com/2011/Trevor Hurst from Econoline Crush:2024-10-022h 52Canadian As HeckDavid BottrillThe list of credits to this man's name is INSANE. From the early days of growing up in Dundas Ontario, to going back there and everything in between, our conversation with the great David Bottrill includes brilliant stories from Peter Gabriel, to Kate Bush to TOOL. Thanks again to our pal, Brian Hogue for putting us in touch with David! Plus, as this is our 99th episode, we thought we'd post the entire 3 hour tour! Yup. The entire show! Three hours of Canadian AF...!David on the world wide web: https://www.davidbottrill.com/Check out...2024-09-113h 08Canadian As HeckDijah SB ReturnsWe are so thankful when artists come back for a second interview! We last spoke to DijahSB back in January of 2022. Our friends DJ Cat and Scott Bell were with us for that interview. Unfortunately, our Derek Lewis couldn't be with us this time round, but Dimetre and Craig had a blast with our old friend. They are kind of in a bit of a holding pattern as far as shows go, but with DijahSB's upcoming performance at the Polaris Music Prize show for which they are on the shortlist at Massey Hall, we think they'll be plenty busy in the...2024-08-0837 minCanadian As HeckJames GrayDimetre and I are so jealous of the time that our guest, James Gray, spends up in the beautiful Canadian North. Derek gets up there more than Dimetre and I do, but James LIVES it. Our conversation with James takes us from Germany to Huntsville, and pretty much everywhere else in between. Can't wait for him to get back down in the city for a hang and a show....Get James online at:https://www.jamesgraymusic.ca/Canadian AF is a part of Revolution Radio Canada at:https://revolutionradio.live2024-07-2652 minCanadian As HeckSinger/Songwriter NYSSA3 months. 3 months we tried to track down Nyssa for an interview! But, Dimetre's persistence paid off, and this was an awesome chat. In this episode, we talk about everything from Ableton, to our friend Jonny Dovercourt's WAVELENGTH gig for Nyssa. From London to T.O. and everywhere in between, things are looking very busy for our new bestie!Nyssa on the interwebs at: https://www.thisisnyssa.com/The greatest online radio station is 24/7 at:https://revolutionradio.live2024-07-2346 min
Canadian As HeckOur Conversation With iskwēCree-Métis musician, singer, songwriter, activist, and artist, iskwē (pronounced is-kway) is possibly one of our all time favourite interviews! They are a wonderful storyteller, and we chat about everything from life, love lost and gained, Mexico, Nina Hagen, and a hopeful upcoming tour. Check out this conversation with a TRUE original, and we can't wait to talk to iskwē again! Find our friend iskwē here: https://iskwe.com/about Canadian AF and Revolution Radio Canada are LIVE at: https://revolutionradio.live Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2024-05-021h 59Canadian As HeckJohn Fielding From SessionsDerek is back again after being absent from the podcast for a while, and brought us an old friend of his, John Fielding. After a lengthy chat about music, life, Burlington, The Beatles, and live venues, our new pal John blesses us with a WORLD PREMIERE of Sessions' latest track, Koolaid! Check this interview out, as we had a blast, and feel free to binge on previous episodes... Sessions on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sessionsisaband/ The greatest alternative onlline radio station of course is live 24/7 at: https://revolutionradio.live Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2024-04-2453 minCanadian As HeckRichard ChyckiRush. Dream Theatre. Aerosmith. Amanda Marshall. Jeff Healey Band, Sass Jordan, Delores O'Riordan, just to name a few. This dude is a LEGEND. Dimetre, Craig, and the triumphant return of our beloved Derek Lewis, we get to the heart of a fellow named Richard Chycki. From analogue to Atmos, Rich has seen and done it all. Massive thanks to our dear friend, Brian Hogue from c0ndu1t for the introduction. This is one of our favourite interviews since a fellow from Newcastle... Rich's website and contact: https://www.richardchycki.ca/ The greatest online alternative "radio" station that airs 24/7/365 at...2024-04-172h 37Canadian As HeckDerry GrehanThis was a biggie. Craig, Dimetre and The Army Kris are joined by arguably one of Canada's finest guitarists/musicians/songwriters/singers.... etc. The legend, Derry Grehan from Honeymoon Suite chats about everything from his first projects, to their latest project called: "Alive." Their first studio album in 16 years! We adore this band, and Derry is awesome. Massive thanks as always to our friend, Eric Alper. Honeymoon Suite's Website is here: https://honeymoonsuiteband.com/ Canadian AF, is a part of Revolution Radio Canada, live 24/7 at: https://revolutionradio.live Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2024-04-1751 minCanadian As HeckConnor & Joey From Trick CasketOur pal Derek Lewis brought us this fantastic Toronto Industrial music duo, Trick Casket. Connor and Joey are PROPER industrial musicians, and this conversation was so much fun. As you'll hear, the guys bring all sorts of influences and genres to morph into a wicked, new Industial sound, which is both post punk and classic Industrial sounds, mixed with powerful screamo type vocals. Keep an eye out for this band, they're gonna be HUGE. With a number of gigs lined up, make sure to stay in the loop with the boys. The website: https://trickcasket.com/ Listen to CAF and...2024-03-211h 09Canadian As HeckAndrew & Dave From MellohoneyThe gents in Mellohoney checked out our episode with their friend, (and ours) Cola from The OBGMs, and reached out to us to check out their music. Mellohoney are AWESOME. From their humble beginnings in local Durham region bands, to opening for Death From Above 1979 and working with the legendary Dave Schiffman, these guys are poised to have an incredible 2024, and beyond. Get at the boys at Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mellohoney/ Canadian AF is a part of Revolution Radio Canada 24/7: https://revolutionradio.live Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2024-03-1358 minCanadian As HeckMark Gane from Martha and The MuffinsOne of the most revered early Canadian New Wave bands, Martha & The Muffins have seen it all. Mark, one of the founding members, shares some awesome stories of where they have been, and hopefully where they are going! Also, a wonderful excerpt from a CFNY documentary featuring Mark, as well as an incredible Buffalo Springfield cover... The direct link to that fantastic CFNY documentary by Karim Mosna, (no copyright intended) at: https://youtu.be/ic2Hz_qeeos?si=L9jZeZj1UbMdvsk4 Revolution Radio Canada 24/7/365 at: https://revolutionradio.live Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2024-02-0953 minCanadian As HeckBen RispinBen Rispin is a punk rock legend! As a member of Saint Alvia, he's done it all. Also, happens to be a champion for cannabis here in Canada, and has been for over a decade. In this episode, he um, well, um, regales us with some stories! Check it out, you'll see... Find Ben here, at one of his many jobs as a writer for HIGH TIMES: https://hightimes.com/author/ben-rispin/ Revolution Radio Canada, the BEST alternative music channel EVER: https://revolutionradio.live Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2024-01-1745 minCanadian As HeckChris TaitOkay, so I have adored this band since 1990, when I first saw them open for Rush at Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto. The band is Chalk Circle, and their singer/guitartist/songwriter Chris Tait, also just happens to have one of my favourite singing voices of all time. This Durham, Ontario Region band is still rocking to this day, playing various shows all over. Nothing though, in 2024, yet..... This conversation was a blast, and great to hear so many awesome stories from Chris. We will definitely do this again! Chalk Circle's website is found here: https://www.chalkcircle.ca/ Listen...2024-01-0949 minCanadian As HeckOur Interview With AysanabeeEvan Pang, better known as Aysanabee, is an Oji-Cree singer, songwriter and musican from Sandy Lake First Nation, in Northern Ontario. This artist has had an incredible career, from being a journalist in Toronto, to getting back to his roots after conversations with his grandfather, this conversation was inspiring, and informative. We are so happy for all his success, and can't wait to see what is next! Aysanabee's website can be found here: https://www.aysanabee.com/ Listen to us live 24/7 at: https:revolutionradio.live Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2023-12-2254 minCanadian As HeckCola From The OBGMsYou know that your band is awesome, when you're shortlisted for the Polaris Music Prize in 2021. This band is one of Dimetre's all time faves, and is quickly becoming one of Craig's as well! The OBGMs are from Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They rock. The are unique, and they are original. Our new friend Cola (drummer Colanthony Humphrey), shares the incredible story of this band's beginnings, and brings us straight up to the present day. New record drops early in 2024! Please check out this almost hour long chat! So much to talk about.... Find The OBGMs at: https://theobgms.com/ Listen...2023-12-071h 08Canadian As HeckTikka & Tamar from HopefulPhoeniXThis episode has it all! From Sharon, Lois & Bram, to some of our favourite clubs, we chat with Tamar and Tikka from folk rock duo HopefulPhoeniX. These two are right in the middle of an EP release, which we can't wait for!! Also, chat about their upcoming gig at a Toronto indie club fave, Free Times Cafe. Catch HopefulPhoeniX at: https://hopefulphoenix.com/ The greatest radio station to rock the nation 24/7 at: https://revolutionradio.live Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2023-11-3042 minCanadian As HeckEmily and Jimmy From MetricOne of our country's greatest. Period. The duo of Emily and Jimmy have cranked out some of the greatest Rock tracks spanning over two decades. Like I said in the interview, I believe that Metric are a public utility. We just love them that much. Enjoy this conversation, going back to Fenelon Falls, up to present day with Formentara II. Can't wait to chat with them again, such an incredible band, with an incredible career! Get at Metric with their own app, as well as their site: https://www.ilovemetric.com/ Check out Canadian AF, and many other fantastic content...2023-11-2231 minCanadian As HeckJonny Dovercourt 2.0Author, musician and presenter Jonny Dovercourt does it again!! After the incredible success of his book "Any Night of the Week," Jonny sits down with us to chat about the current and future state of live venues in Canada. "Reimagining Music Venues" is a 90+ page report on what we have had, what we now have, and hopefully, what to expect for live music and venues in this great country of ours! Check out this interview, and also this incredible report. Find the report, and our dear friend Jonny D. at: https://www.wavelengthmusic.ca/ Listen live to the GREATEST alternative...2023-11-211h 05Canadian As HeckKrys Burton From Little FaunaWe welcome our latest CAF bestie, Krys from St. John's Newfoundland's Little Fauna! An awesome blend of PJ Harvey, Breeders, Veruca Salt and a few others, (well, Dimetre, Derek, Scotty and I think so,) Little Fauna's latest release "Unmothered" is an awesome blend of bedroom pop, and garage rock all in one neat package. Good news, the band is currently working on a full length album, hopefully to arrive in the new year! Big thanks to Krys, we'll definitely chat again... Check out Little Fauna at: https://littlefauna709.bandcamp.com/ Canadian AF is part of the planet's coolest 24/7 online radio...2023-10-2541 minCanadian As HeckAlex Perin from RevcallFrom Rock 'n' Roll to Rugby, Alex has done it all. And his band, Revcall, is a wonderful throwback to great classic southern rock, with a modern twist. I just realized, I'm describing Revcall like food. Maybe I'm hungry... Can't wait for their show at the end of November, hear all about it in this episode. And, a great convo about late and current Toronto music venues. We also chat School of Rock! Check out our friends in Revcall: https://revcallmusic.com/ Canadian AF is a part of the COOLEST online radio station on the planet 24/7 : https://revolutionradio.live Learn...2023-10-1748 minCanadian As HeckBrandon Pascoa from SessionsDerek comes through AGAIN with another awesome guest! Brandon Pascoa has been around the music scene for a good while now, and we chat with him about his latest project to start just around COVID, Sessions. We chat about everything from gigs to gear, favourite places to play, and the large list of musical influences that have found their way into Brandon's music.... Check out Brandon's SoundCloud page: https://soundcloud.com/aitchtothe Listen to Revolution Radio live 24/7 at: https://revolutionradio.live https://crier.co Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2023-10-1044 min
Canadian As HeckBrandon Pascoa From SessionsOur man Derek Lewis comes through AGAIN with another awesome guest, and this interview was a blast. Brandon Pascoa, aka "Aitch", is a multi instrumentalist, and has been on the music scene for a good while now. He chats with us about his latest project to come out around the beginnings of COVID, Sessions. We spin a couple of their tracks, and you will not be disappointed.Brandon's SoundCloud page:https://soundcloud.com/aitchtotheListen to Revolution Radio 24/7 at:https://revolutionradio.live2023-10-1046 minCanadian As HeckEclecticus - Round 2Tiina and Gar are AWESOME. Their band of merry musicians called Eclecticus, joined CAF about a year ago. That episode is one that is still talked about by my friends, and Canadian Af fans, EVERYWHERE! (Sorry for the capital letters, we just REALLY love this band...) Their new album "Double Take" is set to release very soon. They are also going to play their new album in its entirety, live at their record release party, which you'll hear all about in this episode! Eclecticus' website and all the details can be found at: https://eclecticusband.com Listen LIVE (okay, we...2023-10-0427 minCanadian As HeckWe Got A Rheostatic!!Our dear friend Eric Alper has done it again! The CAF boys sit down with writer, musician, journalist, and member of one of Canada's coolest ever bands, Rheostatics', Dave Bidini. One of the original member of The Rheos, and or course the leader of Bidiniband, Dave Bidini has done it all. Played the world's biggest stages, to being a published journalist at AGE 11!! We dig deep into his incredible career, and help him celebrate a wonderful milestone with his independent community newspaper, West End Phoenix, currently in its 7th year. Massive thanks to Dave Bidini, his stories are just mesmerizing...2023-10-0435 minCanadian As HeckToronto Artist Simon PaulDimetre has the night off due to having Peter Gabriel tickets. (We're all jealous.) So our dear friend to the podcast, Scotty Komer from The Scary Loud, joins us as guest host. He's a riot, and always fun to hang with. Toronto based artist Simon Paul joins us in conversation. He has worked with a ton of great artists, from creating some of the finest album covers for Dear Rouge, The Tragically Hip, Cevin Key and Skinny Puppy, Lady Gaga, (yes, THAT Lady Gaga), to our other dear friend Brian Hogue of c0ndu1t, to creating logos for my...2023-09-1241 minCanadian As HeckThe OG Crew Gets Back To WorkDimetre is back. Derek is back. Craig is pathetic and doesn't go anywhere, so, well, he's still here. We jump back into our respective studios and bring you some of our fave new Canadian and old Canadian tunes. Craig also fires up the DJ decks, and demonstrates live how Len stole your sunshine! Get new and past episodes, and binge at your leisure at: https://crier.co Canadian AF is also part of the Revolution Media Group! Check out our awesome 24/7 radio station: https://revolutionradio.live Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2023-08-021h 30Canadian As HeckDr. DrawCanadian violinist Dr. Draw (aka Eugene Draw), is a super talented musician and songwriter, and is a trailblazer for his instrument. Playing in many genres, his music and live performances are sure to captivate many audiences around the world, of which he has traveled many times. Dr. Draw gives us the scoop on his influences, favourite venues around the world, places he still wants to go, and chats the music industry in general with a returning Dimetre, Craig G, and filling in for Derek is our man Army Kris. Check out Dr. Draw at: https://drdraw.ca/ Get ALL episodes...2023-07-2544 minCanadian As HeckJust As Nuts As Episode 59....With Dimetre still away, we pick up right where we left off with the insanity that is Craig, Derek, Ryan AND joined as well by our good friend, Army Kris. Playing some of our fave Canuck tunes again. Hope you enjoy! Part of Canada's biggest podcast network: https://crier.co Listen to our Online Radio station 24/7/365: https://revolutionradio.live Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2023-07-191h 53Canadian As HeckWe're Back After a Break, Insanity EnsuesOur Dimetre has gone on a very well deserved vacation to Quebec, so Derek and I called on our good pal Ryan Lindley from the Getting Sauced Podcast as well as the BBQ Playlist on Revolution Radio, and, well, chaos takes hold! We go through some of our favourite Canadian tunes, and Ryan professes his love of the Blues. Tune in, and turn off.... Check out Canadian AF on Canada's largest Podcast Network: https://crier.co And listen to Ryan's BBQ Playlist every Saturday and Sunday, 4PM EST, AND we're 24/7 at: https://revolutionradio.live Learn more about your ad choices...2023-07-111h 58Canadian As HeckBrad Merritt from 54-40Tsawwassen. It's in British Columbia. How do you pronounce it? Brad from 54-50 gives us the low down on how the locals pronounce it, and how most people outside this border town where his band first got their start pronounce it. 54-40 have been around since the very early 80s. Their career has been a rocky one at times, but they still manage to stick it out, and keep pumping out great albums. From that town I can barely pronounce, to some of the biggest stages in the world, this band has done it all. As always, a massive thanks...2023-06-1358 minCanadian As HeckBroadcast Legend Jeff WoodsJeff is a Canadian broadcasting legend. We sit down with Jeff as our cohost here on CAF, and pick his brain full of incredibly vast music knowledge, and also chat about a few of his passions. His podcasts, The Blue Hotel and Records and Rockstars are only two parts of his unbelievable career. Listening to Jeff tell a story is captivating. His voice pulls you in, and never lets go. I could listen to Jeff read the phone book.... Enjoy this podcast, as we are so fortunate to call him a friend. He truly is a remarkable storyteller. Check out...2023-06-062h 10Canadian As HeckTrevor Hurst From Econoline CrushDimetre asked our good pal Eric Alper to see if this silly little podcast could get Trevor Hurst from Econoline Crush, a band that we here at CAF completely adore. Eric, as always, gets the job done! This conversation with Trevor is one of our faves. From high school in a small town in B.C., to playing some of the biggest stages on the planet, Econoline Crush and Trevor have done it all. Trevor's stories are amazing, and captivating. Check out this episode, you won't be disappointed. Listen to Canadian AF on Canada's BIGGEST podcast network: https://crier.co...2023-05-301h 05Canadian As HeckCAF Deep Dive - The Tragically Hip, Canada's Band of the 90's Part 2The crew from last time, but, minus Derek, and we gained our pal Ryan Lindley from episode 46, we all chat the last batch of albums that made The Tragically Hip, Canada's band of the 90's. We also chat about the two live albums for good measure! We talk about it all here, from just after Fully Completely, to basically losing Gord Downie. This two part series is a MUST LISTEN for the true Hip fan. We missed you, Derek! Listen to CAF on Canada's largest Podcast Network: https://crier.co Canadian AF is also a part of our 24/7 online radio...2023-05-232h 03Canadian As HeckCAF Deep Dive - The Tragically Hip, Canada's Band of the 90's Part 1Part of this panel, was present for another Deep Dive episode where we focused on, U2. Army Kris is the newest member of the Deep Dive Panel, and loves The Tragically Hip as much as the rest of us. This band is Canadian royalty. Much more than the ACTUAL Royal Family. We discuss this band at great length all throughout their incredible career during the 90's. The Hip OWNED Canadian music in the 90's. You'll hear some awesome stories from all involved that saw this incredible band live, and how this band changed Derek's entire outlook on music. We talk...2023-05-102h 11Canadian As HeckMen Without Hats' Ivan DoroschukOur friend Cory White managed to set this up for us, and we're eternally grateful! Ivan Doroschuk is a name that we've been tossing around as a hopeful interview, since the beginnings of this show. In this episode, you'll hear the very beginnings of Men Without Hats starting life as a punk band, all the way to going back out on the road, and playing to new audiences. We sincerely appreciate Ivan's stories, and his incredible catalogue. Listen to us on Canada's BIGGEST & BEST Podcast Network: https://crier.co Also, we're on the planet's greatest online radio station 24/7: https://revolutionradio...2023-05-0939 minCanadian As HeckJake BuckleyTwo interviews in one night! Our second interview was brought by our co host, Army Kris. Kris is from Edmonton, and his old pal Jake Buckley was a fantastic conversation. Kris apparently DJed AND catered Jake's wedding! (Kris can do it all, including jumping out of airplanes....) Jake is a wonderful folk singer/songwriter and musician, and everything is discussed here, including his fantastic back catalogue, to his upcoming record, to his MASSIVE basement bar. Check him out at: https://www.jakebuckley.ca Check out Canadian AF on Canada's LARGEST Podcast Network: https://crier.co And, of course, the BEST...2023-05-0237 minCanadian As HeckCory White From ShocoreI was first introduced to the band Shocore, and their mega hit "Bonecracker" working as a DJ in clubs and on alternative radio. I can assure you, EVERY time I played that track, dance floors lit up! Singer/songwriter/musician from Shocore Cory White chats with us about his early days working with a certain David Marsden, to massive heights with his band, AND, the one and only Gordon Lightfoot. We greatly appreciate Cory's time, and awesome stories. New music is on the way! Check out Canadian AF on Canada's largest Podcast Network: https://crier.co We broadcast the BEST...2023-05-0237 minCanadian As HeckOur 50th Episode! With Chris Scian and Guest Host Army KrisCan you believe we've turned 50?! Well, not quite... On this episode we sit down with Toronto singer/songwriter Chris Scian, and thank him for bringing the Maple Leafs good luck the night of our show. And, all the while we celebrate The Leafs, our pal Army Kris from the Crier Media network cusses out his Edmonton Oilers. This show was a blast. Thanks so much to all of our previous guests, and thanks to all those who listen to our show! Please, subscribe and follow wherever you get your favourite podcasts. So much more great stuff to come! Listen to...2023-04-252h 22Canadian As HeckEmily MacCraig and Dimetre sit down with our new friend, Emily Mac. From 25,000 streams in under a month, to an upcoming gig at the legendary Bovine Sex Club, things are looking up for this Canadian rocker! We think 2023 will be a great year for Emily..... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2023-04-1835 minCanadian As HeckDrew Arnott from Strange AdvanceA guest we've wanted to get since the beginning of this show. Glad we did! We chat with Strange Advance's Drew Arnott, and he regales us with stories of SA, from the earliest days starting in Vancouver as a prog rock band, to their latest offering: "Strange Advance 4." Oh, and of course, we chat about LOTS of music gear.....! Massive thanks to Drew, and our friend Eric Alper. Canadian AF on Canada's Largest Podcast Network: https://crier.co Listen to Revolution Radio 24/7: https://revolutionradio.live Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2023-04-1150 minCanadian As HeckChristian Simpson From GluelegWe sincerely appreciate Christian's time and wonderful stories! We're sad that Carlos Alonso wasn't able join, (feel better Carlos), but the CAF crew had a blast with Christian anyhow. Joined also by our friend Scotty Komer of The Scary Loud. From King Crimson to Faith No More, you'll hear stories of the earliest days of Glueleg, to their latest release, "Horror Vacui." Check out Revolution Radio Canada 24/7: https://revolutionradio.live Check out Canada's Largest Podcast Network: https://crier.co Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2023-04-0455 minCanadian As HeckRyan Lindley's Getting SaucedOur newest member to the Revolution Radio family, AND, one of Crier Media's busiest content creators, Ryan Lindley, joins us on the show as our latest co-host. We talk with Ryan about everything, from his early days of wanting to be a radio jock, to soon spinning his own radio show on Rev Radio, to his love of food, and specifically, being a BBQ Pit Master! April 1st and 2nd, 2023, Ryan and his team will be taking over The Cheese Boutique in Toronto. Check out the episode for full details. Check out Ryan's "Getting Sauced Podcast", AND Canadian AF on...2023-03-282h 24Canadian As HeckMs. Jully BlackThe CAF Crew is honoured and privileged to sit down with Jully Black for an amazing conversation. We chat about everything, from at only 14 being approached by a record label, to the NBA All Star Game experience, to Jully's hopeful wish that the word "BIPOC" be erased completely. As far as Craig G is concerned, Jully should be Prime Minister of this country. It 's a job however that she probably doesn't want........ Check us out on the country's BIGGEST & BEST Podcast Network!! https://crier.co/ We broadcast live 24/7 at: https://revolutionradio.live/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...2023-03-1635 minCanadian As HeckCountdown to The Junos 2023!The CAF crew reminisce on their favourite Junos moments, and bring some perspective on this year's upcoming show. CAN'T WAIT for them on March 13th! Check us out 24/7: https://revolutionradio.live/ Also proud members of The Crier Media family: https://crier.co/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2023-03-071h 44Canadian As HeckCanadian AF - The Best Of 2022Craig, Derek and Dimetre sit in our respective studios, and reminisce on our favourite songs of 2022. From DijahSB, to Kristen Manza, we re-explore the songs that had us smiling this past year. Let's face it, not many things made us smile in 2022. Just a reminder that no matter how dark life can get, artists will always find a way to shine a light on all of us. Hear us 24/7 at: revolutionradio.live Canadian AF and Revolution Radio are proud members of the Crier Media family: https://crier.co/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2023-02-211h 39Canadian As HeckJazz from Blue Moon MarqueeWe sit down with Jazz from Blue Moon Marquee to chat before the duo hits the road for a tour of Australia! BMM just cleaned up at the Maple Blues Awards a few weeks ago, and are quickly becoming trailblazers in the blues and roots genres. Listen to Revolution Radio: revolutionradio.live Find Canadian AF and TONS of other fantastic podcasts at: https://crier.co/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2023-02-1735 min
Canadian As HeckGordon Deppe from Spoons!The CAF crew sits down with Spoons frontman Gordon Deppe, and chat about everything from his start in music, all the way to being a member of A Flock Of Seagulls. We sincerely thank Gord for his time. This was a treat for us! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2023-01-311h 13Canadian As HeckOur 40th Episode! With Evelynne Ross, & guest host Scotty Komer!Joining us on our 40th episode, is a singer/songwriter who has done it all, from cover band to solo performer, Evelynne Ross join us and chats about their latest release. ALSO, bestie to CAF, The Scary Loud's Scotty Komer fills in as guest host for our beloved Derek Lewis..... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2023-01-2437 minCanadian As HeckCo-host Brian Hogue from c0ndu1t !!Our friend to Revolution Radio, Brian from Burlington Ontario industrial band c0ndu1t joins the CAF crew, and brings some of his favourite Canadian tracks.... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2023-01-172h 45Canadian As HeckJonah From Numb TonguesOur dear pal Eric Alper introduced us to Revolution Radio's latest bestis, Jonah Grinberg from the Toronto based funk outfit, Numb Tongues. Jonah is awesome, and our chat was one of our faves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2022-11-2354 minCanadian As HeckKristen Manza ReturnsFriend to CAF Kristen Manza returns to chat her new music, and many different flavours of Oreos..... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2022-11-1634 minCanadian As HeckTwo words - Fefe Dobson!!The second interview in one show, CAF chills with Canadian music LEGEND Fefe Dobson. She is a boss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2022-11-0940 minCanadian As HeckTyler ShawThe CAF crew chats with our pal Tyler Shaw just before he hits the tour bus.....! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2022-11-0946 minCanadian As HeckJonny Dovercourt chats Any Night Of The WeekThe gang sits down with Toronto music legend and author Jonny Dovercourt, and chats all things Toronto D.I.Y. Indie music and clubs. A must listen, Jonny is THE expert when it comes to all things Indie in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. We chat all about his book, Any Night Of The Week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2022-10-312h 53