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The History of Punk Radio Show 63: The History of Punk Rock!
On Saturday 30 January 2016, an ensemble of Red Deer punk rockers put on a show of 38 songs spanning the history of punk rock! Then, on Monday 1 February, we talked about the show on CJSR and played some punk rock music too! Here’s the playlist! 1. Ramones (NYC) – “Teenage Lobot...
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On Saturday 30 January 2016, an ensemble of Red Deer punk rockers put on a show of 38 songs spanning the history of punk rock! Then, on Monday 1 February, we talked about the show on CJSR and played some punk rock music too! Here’s the playlist! 1. Ramones (NYC) – “Teenage Lobot...
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The History of Punk Fanzine #3
The History of Punk Fanzine #3 was released at Clean Up Your Act Productions‘ Edmonton Zine Fair #5. Not going to lie, this zine has it all: Miro‘s script from his recent guest host stint on the radio show. Corey‘s review of the Friday the 13th show at 9910 with Counterfeit Jeans, Bal...
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The History of Punk Fanzine #3 was released at Clean Up Your Act Productions‘ Edmonton Zine Fair #5. Not going to lie, this zine has it all: Miro‘s script from his recent guest host stint on the radio show. Corey‘s review of the Friday the 13th show at 9910 with Counterfeit Jeans, Bal...
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The History of Punk Radio Show 62: the Grizzly Trail Show!
The Grizzly Trail’s Dave Millar joined the show and played important punk music from across Canada! We had a couple of songs debut on the show, and Dave closed it off with a live acoustic version of “Winter Blues!” Show 62 of the History of Punk originally aired on CJSR 88.5FM f...
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The Grizzly Trail’s Dave Millar joined the show and played important punk music from across Canada! We had a couple of songs debut on the show, and Dave closed it off with a live acoustic version of “Winter Blues!” Show 62 of the History of Punk originally aired on CJSR 88.5FM f...
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The History of Punk! Volume III, Side A, Track III
The History of Punk Wednesday May 25 6:30PM Location: Humanities 2-42, The University of Alberta All-Ages, All-Welcome “Fanzine Workshop” This class we are makin’ a ‘zine! The Edmonton Zine Fair 5 is coming up fast on Saturday, June 11 at the Sewing Machine Factory. And we...
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The History of Punk Wednesday May 25 6:30PM Location: Humanities 2-42, The University of Alberta All-Ages, All-Welcome “Fanzine Workshop” This class we are makin’ a ‘zine! The Edmonton Zine Fair 5 is coming up fast on Saturday, June 11 at the Sewing Machine Factory. And we...
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The History of Punk! Volume III, Side A, Track II
The History of Punk Wednesday April 27 6:30PM Location: Humanities 2-42, The University of Alberta All-Ages, All-Welcome “The History of the Edmonton Punk Scene” (1986 Poster courtesy of Corey Hamilton) In this class we are stayin’ local! Jennifer Messelink, who recently complet...
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The History of Punk Wednesday April 27 6:30PM Location: Humanities 2-42, The University of Alberta All-Ages, All-Welcome “The History of the Edmonton Punk Scene” (1986 Poster courtesy of Corey Hamilton) In this class we are stayin’ local! Jennifer Messelink, who recently complet...
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The History of Punk Radio Show 61: The Corey Hamilton Show!
Punk stalwart Corey Hamilton joined the show and brought all kinds of music on cassettes, vinyl, and CDs! Unfortunately, there were no 8 tracks, but the selection of local music, scientists and theologians agree, was unparalleled! Show 61 of the History of Punk originally aired on CJSR 88.5FM fro...
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Punk stalwart Corey Hamilton joined the show and brought all kinds of music on cassettes, vinyl, and CDs! Unfortunately, there were no 8 tracks, but the selection of local music, scientists and theologians agree, was unparalleled! Show 61 of the History of Punk originally aired on CJSR 88.5FM fro...
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The History of Punk Radio Show 60: David Bowie
Late in the evening on January 10th, word starting getting out that David Bowie had passed away. The next day, we aired a tribute to the artist, playing music and relaying words from friends, musicians, journalists, and academics on the impact Bowie had. Show 60 of the History of Punk originally ...
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Late in the evening on January 10th, word starting getting out that David Bowie had passed away. The next day, we aired a tribute to the artist, playing music and relaying words from friends, musicians, journalists, and academics on the impact Bowie had. Show 60 of the History of Punk originally ...
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The History of Punk Radio Show 59: The Mike Martin Show!
We kicked off 2016 right with guest host Mike Martin (Rhubarbs, Kroovy Ro0kers) playing contemporary punk from all over Canada! Show 58 of the History of Punk originally aired on CJSR 88.5FM from 10-11AM MST on Monday 4 January 2016. Here’s the playlist! Royal Red Brigade (Regina) – &...
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We kicked off 2016 right with guest host Mike Martin (Rhubarbs, Kroovy Ro0kers) playing contemporary punk from all over Canada! Show 58 of the History of Punk originally aired on CJSR 88.5FM from 10-11AM MST on Monday 4 January 2016. Here’s the playlist! Royal Red Brigade (Regina) – &...
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The History of Punk Playlist 58: 2015 Year End Show!
It’s the History of Punk’s review of 2015! Listen as we cover all the hard-hitting issues of the year!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Show 58 of the History of Punk originally aired on CJSR 88.5FM from 10-11AM MST on Monday 28 December 2015. Here’s the Playlist: 1. Big Boys (Austin) –...
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It’s the History of Punk’s review of 2015! Listen as we cover all the hard-hitting issues of the year!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Show 58 of the History of Punk originally aired on CJSR 88.5FM from 10-11AM MST on Monday 28 December 2015. Here’s the Playlist: 1. Big Boys (Austin) –...
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The History of Punk Playlist 57: Winter Solstice Local Show!
The Winter Solstice was a very special one in 2015, with Brittany Rudyck and guest host Cassia Hardy (Wares, Power Buddies) playing some of the best local songs of the year! Show 57 of the History of Punk originally aired on CJSR 88.5FM from 10-11AM MST on Monday 21 December 2015. Here’s th...
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The Winter Solstice was a very special one in 2015, with Brittany Rudyck and guest host Cassia Hardy (Wares, Power Buddies) playing some of the best local songs of the year! Show 57 of the History of Punk originally aired on CJSR 88.5FM from 10-11AM MST on Monday 21 December 2015. Here’s th...
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The History of Punk! Volume III, Track I, Side I
The History of Punk Wednesday 30 March 6:30PM Location: Humanities 2-42, The University of Alberta All-Ages, All-Welcome We are ripping it up and starting again! We will be re-examining the topic of the first ever History of Punk class that took place way back in 2012. The original readings and p...
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The History of Punk Wednesday 30 March 6:30PM Location: Humanities 2-42, The University of Alberta All-Ages, All-Welcome We are ripping it up and starting again! We will be re-examining the topic of the first ever History of Punk class that took place way back in 2012. The original readings and p...
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The History of Punk Playlist 55 & 56: Addiction, Trauma, & Mental Wellness
On 3 December 2015, Scott Weiland passed away. A talented musician who lived with addiction, Weiland’s tragic story was unfortunately all too similar to many others. The show (#55 & #56) originally aired on CJSR from 10-11AM MST on Monday 7 December and Monday 14 December 2015. It tells...
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On 3 December 2015, Scott Weiland passed away. A talented musician who lived with addiction, Weiland’s tragic story was unfortunately all too similar to many others. The show (#55 & #56) originally aired on CJSR from 10-11AM MST on Monday 7 December and Monday 14 December 2015. It tells...
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Edmonton’s Hour of the 2016 Homelessness Marathon
Every year, stations in cities across Canada take turns sharing local homelessness issues for the rest of the country to hear. Edmonton’s CJSR 88.5FM broadcast the entire marathon on February 23rd and 24th 2016, and our local stories ran from 11:30PM-1AM MST. Listen here for CJSR’s contribu...
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Every year, stations in cities across Canada take turns sharing local homelessness issues for the rest of the country to hear. Edmonton’s CJSR 88.5FM broadcast the entire marathon on February 23rd and 24th 2016, and our local stories ran from 11:30PM-1AM MST. Listen here for CJSR’s contribu...
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The 2016 Homelessness Marathon
Tune in to the 2016 Homelessness Marathon today from 3PM to 5AM MST! Every year, stations in cities across Canada take turns sharing local homelessness issues for the rest of the country to hear. Edmonton’s CJSR 88.5FM will be broadcasting the entire marathon, with our local stories running...
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Tune in to the 2016 Homelessness Marathon today from 3PM to 5AM MST! Every year, stations in cities across Canada take turns sharing local homelessness issues for the rest of the country to hear. Edmonton’s CJSR 88.5FM will be broadcasting the entire marathon, with our local stories running...
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