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Tag: Live Music

Old Man Canyon at Adelaide Hall

Posted on May 20, 2016 By stephrc79

This Thursday, Girth Radio had the honour of hosting Vancouver act Old Man Canyon‘s brainchild Jett Pace on In Session With Girth..Jett and our own Sammy Younan discussed Prince, mountains and his love for synth.

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Last Night’s Culture Snap: Hoodie Allen with SuperDuperKyle and Pryde

Posted on March 4, 2016 By Henry Vanderspek
Last Night’s Culture Snap: Hoodie Allen with SuperDuperKyle and Pryde

The Danforth Music Hall was hopping last night for the Happy Camper Tour! Hoodie Allen was topping the bill along with openers SuperDuperKyle and Pryde (filling in for Blackbear).

What a night!

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Rich Aucoin Live at CMW

Posted on May 10, 2015 By Henry Vanderspek No Comments on Rich Aucoin Live at CMW

Once you know, you know. Once you see a Rich Aucoin show, your mind is blown. The colours, the energy, the quirky videos, Rich’s magic lightbulb, the joy… awesome. For me it was seeing him open for K-OS at The Opera House in 2013. Just wow.

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The Autumn Portrait Live at CMW 2015

Posted on May 7, 2015 By Henry Vanderspek No Comments on The Autumn Portrait Live at CMW 2015
The Autumn Portrait Live at CMW 2015

After an earlier solo performance at Girth Radio by lead singer Freddie Mojallal, The Autumn Portrait played The Dakota Tavern on Wednesday May 6th to a packed house.

Great music and great atmosphere made for a wonderful night.

Here are a few images captured by Henry of Culture Snap.

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The Luke Austin Band Live at CMW 2015

Posted on May 2, 2015 By Henry Vanderspek No Comments on The Luke Austin Band Live at CMW 2015

Stick around late – that’s when the good stuff comes out! Thats what Henry, our photographer from Culture Snap, found when he stayed into the wee hours at The Horseshoe on opening night of CMW.

That’s when The Luke Austin Band came around to show what they got. What they got makes people up and dance, shake, move and sing. Don’t miss ’em the next time they pick up their guitars and drum sticks.

Here’s a few photos to give you a taste:

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Daniel Lanois Live at CMW 2015

Posted on May 2, 2015 By Henry Vanderspek No Comments on Daniel Lanois Live at CMW 2015

Daniel Lanois, multi-Grammy award winning producer and talented musician, played The Horseshoe on Friday May 1st. He played standing with guitar, seated at his pedal steel guitar, and standing working his mojo at a soundboard, the latter especially for songs off his latest CD, Flesh and Machine.

Between songs from he playfully bantered with the audience about whiskey, the ladies in the back and raffling off band members.

A great show by a truly global Canadian artist.

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Terra Lightfoot Live at CMW 2015

Posted on May 2, 2015 By Henry Vanderspek No Comments on Terra Lightfoot Live at CMW 2015
Terra Lightfoot Live at CMW 2015

Terra Lightfoot – a Hamilton singer-songwriter (not related to Gordon Lightfoot) signed to Sonic Unyon records – put on an incredible show at The Horseshoe as the opening act for superstar musician and producer Daniel Lanois.

Henry of Culture Snap Photography was there to catch her live for Girth Radio.

Here are a few shots from her show.

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  • #CouchWorthy: March 2023
    by Sammy Younan
    It’s hard to believe but we’re basically into April. Spring has sprung. However, before we leave March behind here are some TV highlights that are #CouchWorthy. Maybe you missed em or didn’t hear about em. What about something fresh? Or something different? Or fun! Then here ya go!
  • #SetTheVCR: March 27 – April 02, 2023
    by Sammy Younan
    This week's #SetTheVCR goes down a Rabbit Hole after a Knock At The Cabin. The dinosaurs are loose, there's a murder mystery and a couple of a-ha moments you can take…s'all on me? You're welcome!
  • #SetTheVCR: March 20 – 26, 2023
    by Sammy Younan
    Big Names in this week's #SetTheVCR: The Sandman, Mr. October, David Koresh and Tom Cruise. All they require is a Watcher, Britpop supplies the soundtrack.
  • #SetTheVCR: March 13 – 19, 2023
    by Sammy Younan
    This week's #SetTheVCR is a fantastic TV tour: from Local comedy, to Irish hospitality to an Essex County visit after seeing Changeland you'll want to wear comfortable pants. Or no pants…even better!
  • #SetTheVCR: March 06 – 12, 2023
    by Sammy Younan
    We got historical farts, spies in a cold war and a talking seashell…that can only mean it's #SetTheVCR!
  • #SetTheVCR: February 27 – March 05, 2023
    by Sammy Younan
    Selective Outrage, a ghost and a Lil Yoda…obviously it's time for #SetTheVCR!
  • #SetTheVCR: February 20 – 26, 2023
    by Sammy Younan
    Smile! It's a fresh week of TV; you don't need The Consultant to know the Circus is back in town. It's #SetTheVCR.
  • #SetTheVCR: February 13 – 19, 2023
    by Sammy Younan
    This week in #SetTheVCR we go to space, technology runs amok and the American Government has been keeping UFOs secret. Welcome to the future…in this week's TV.
  • #SetTheVCR: February 06 – 12, 2023
    by Sammy Younan
    A #SetTheVCR week that starts with a #GOAT…but will it end with a #GOAT?
  • #SetTheVCR: January 30 – February 05, 2023
    by Sammy Younan
    Ark you excited for another #SetTheVCR? Train your Watchful Eye on these fresh recommendations that'll make you Stand and cheer.
  • MSL Space Station Oddity: DCEU Is Pee-Ew | Batgirl vs HBO MaxAugust 5, 2022
    Sammy & Rob Gaudette discuss and review the status of the DCEU following the cancellation of Batgirl on HBO Max. Rob still has hope.
  • MSL Space Station Oddity: Contact Photography Festival 2022 | Culture SnapMay 12, 2022
    Sammy is joined by photographer Henry VanderSpek aka Culture Snap to discuss and recommend a happy handful of Contact Photography Festival exhibitions.
  • MSL Space Station Oddity: A Taylor Hawkins MemorialMarch 28, 2022
    Sammy & Stephanie discuss the shocking and sad passing of Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins on March 25, 2022.
  • MSL Space Station Oddity: All The Batmans | Keaton To Nipples to BatfleckMarch 10, 2022
    Sammy & Stephanie discuss All The Batmans: from Michael Keaton to Ben Affleck.
  • MSL Space Station Oddity: 2021 Induction Ceremony | Rock & Roll Hall of FameNovember 25, 2021
    Sammy & Stephanie discuss their happy highlights from the 2021 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony.

  • Yaron Weitzman (Tanking to the Top) and Sammy Younan in My Summer Lair 148
    Under-Review: Tanking to the Top: The Philadelphia 76ers
    by Sammy Younan
    Tanking to the Top: The Philadelphia 76ers and the Most Audacious Process in the History of Professional Sportsby Yaron WeitzmanPublished by Grand Central Publishing on March 17, 2020NBA // Non-Fiction // 76ers One of the best lines in Yaron Weitzman’s NBA book: “Hinkie triggered a culture war.” Tanking to the Top: The Philadelphia 76ers and...

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  • New Book Alert: January 10-14, 2022
    by Sammy Younan

    My weekly collection of new and notable books for your pop culture pleasure and edification: #ReadMoreTweetLess.

  • New Book Alert: January 3-7, 2022
    by Sammy Younan

    My weekly collection of new and notable books for your pop culture pleasure and edification: #ReadMoreTweetLess.

  • New Book Alert: November 8-12, 2021
    by Sammy Younan

    My weekly collection of new and notable books for your pop culture pleasure and edification: #ReadMoreTweetLess.

  • New Book Alert: November 1-5, 2021
    by Sammy Younan

    My weekly collection of new and notable books for your pop culture pleasure and edification: #ReadMoreTweetLess.

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