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The History of Punk, Class #23: Creating the new syllabus AND Steve Ignorant interview!
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The History of Punk, Class #23: Creating the new syllabus AND Steve Ignorant interview!
The History of Punk Wednesday 24 February 2016 6:30PM Location: Humanities Centre 2-42, The University of Alberta All-Ages & All-Welcome “Back in Class!” The History of Punk is kicking off a new semester! Since this is our first meeting, we’ll be hammering out this term’s syllabus...
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The History of Punk Playlist #54: A Tribute to Professor Lawrence Aronsen!
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The History of Punk Playlist #54: A Tribute to Professor Lawrence Aronsen!
“Larry thought teaching people to think was the highest avocation you could have.” This is a tribute to Professor Lawrence Aronsen, a wonderful friend and mentor (there’d be no radio show without him). He picked the playlist for the show, and listened to it air on CJSR from Vanc...
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The History of Punk Playlist #53: SAFQEY!
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The History of Punk Playlist #53: SAFQEY!
On 22 November 2015, a benefit show for SAFQEY was held at the Buckingham. Called Homeless Not Hopeless, the gig had a great line-up & raised $1500. At the show, The History of Punk’s Brittany Rudyck interviewed Joel Frost, a local promoter who organized the show. Brittany also chatted ...
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The History of Punk – Craig Martell Interview!
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“The ethics that come from punk rock are so worthwhile” Edmonton’s Wunderbar held its last show on Halloween, 2015. A few weeks later, the venue’s owner Craig Martell joined the History of Punk to chat about local music, venues, sustainability, and the ethics of punk rock....
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The History of Punk Playlist #51
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Here’s the History of Punk Playlist on CJSR from 2 November, when Corey Hamilton came on the show to talk about his new book, I’m NOT with the band. We chatted about the book, his participation in the Edmonton punk community, and the big release show happening Friday 13 November at DV8! 1. ...
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The History of Punk Playlist #50
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Here’s the History of Punk Playlist on CJSR from 2 November! The show celebrated its first half-century by interviewing Mike and Dove from Jr. Gone Wild! You can support the film being made about the band here! As for the playlist: The Deep Dark Woods (Saskatoon) – “Charlie’s (I...
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The History of Punk: Jr. Gone Wild Interview!
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Jr. Gone Wild is currently making a documentary with NTT Films. Recently, Mike and Dove sat down for an interview with me in CJSR studios – listen below to hear insights on the history of the Edmonton punk scene, the band, and good advice for musicians just getting started! And support the ...
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The History of Punk Playlist #49
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The History of Punk Playlist #49
Here’s the History of Punk Playlist on CJSR from 26 October, when Tyler Butler and his Handsome Friends played a LIVE SET in studio! You can also catch TBAHHF at The Mercury Room this Wednesday, 28 October. All the info can be found…HERE! And remember – FOLK = PUNK! 1. George Ireland ...
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The History of Punk Playlist #49
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Here’s the History of Punk Playlist on CJSR from 26 October, when Tyler Butler and his Handsome Friends played a LIVE SET in studio! You can also catch TBAHHF at The Mercury Room this Wednesday, 28 October. All the info can be found…HERE! And remember – FOLK = PUNK! 1. George Ireland ...
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The History of Punk Playlist #48
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The History of Punk Playlist #48
Here’s the History of Punk Playlist on CJSR from 19 October, aka ELECTION DAY! 1. Choir and Marching Band (Edmonton) – “Bachelor” 2. Shout Out Out Out Out (Edmonton) – “Never the Same Way Twice” 3. Sir Ma’am Ma’am (Edmonton) – “Papermate...
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The History of Punk Playlist #48
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Here’s the History of Punk Playlist on CJSR from 19 October, aka ELECTION DAY! 1. Choir and Marching Band (Edmonton) – “Bachelor” 2. Shout Out Out Out Out (Edmonton) – “Never the Same Way Twice” 3. Sir Ma’am Ma’am (Edmonton) – “Papermate...
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The History of Punk Radio Show #47
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The History of Punk Radio Show #47
Here’s the History of Punk Playlist on CJSR from 12 October! Hey Rosetta & Yukon Blonde (CANADA) – “Land You Love“ Tropic Harbour (Edmonton) – “Golden Rays” Joe Keithley Interview DOA (Vancouver) – “I Live in a Car” VIBES (Edmonton) –...
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The History of Punk Radio Show #47
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The History of Punk Radio Show #47
Here’s the History of Punk Playlist on CJSR from 12 October! Hey Rosetta & Yukon Blonde (CANADA) – “Land You Love“ Tropic Harbour (Edmonton) – “Golden Rays” Joe Keithley Interview DOA (Vancouver) – “I Live in a Car” VIBES (Edmonton) –...
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The History of Punk: Joe Keithley Interview!
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D.O.A. is currently on tour in Alberta and BC! While driving through the mountains to Red Deer (but not at the wheel) Joe Keithley spoke to me about important punk related issues. Listen here: Upcoming tour dates: D.O.A. Oct 8th Red Deer The Vat Pub https://www.facebook.com/events/911750605527215...
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The History of Punk: Joe Keithley Interview!
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D.O.A. is currently on tour in Alberta and BC! While driving through the mountains to Red Deer (but not at the wheel) Joe Keithley spoke to me about important punk related issues. Listen here: Upcoming tour dates: D.O.A. Oct 8th Red Deer The Vat Pub https://www.facebook.com/events/911750605527215...
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