Category Archives: videoblog
Dancing With Matt
For every person that (signs up on email first) shows up to dance with Matt for his new video, the company that is sponsoring the video, Stride gum, will donate money to charity. He will be in Vancouver, Toronto and Montreal in early September, 2007.
Inspiration comes in many forms:
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One of The Best Hockey Interviews Ever
Hockey Night In Canada’s Scott Oake had the pleasure of chillin’ with a one Snoop Dogg at the Honda Center in the Anaheim-Ottawa game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals, 2007. Classic.
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Hot Canadian Bands Cruisin’ Canadian Stages
So it’s no surpirse to most that Canada is jam-packed with some uber, amazing bands and talent… and to highlight a few, just check out this list of bands hittin’ the stages of Vancouver over the next month… and most of these are on tour across the country:
- Malajube
- DJ Champion
- YouSayParty!WeSayDie!
- Parlour Steps
- Great Lake Swimmers
- The Constantines
- Panurge
- Feist (with guest Chad Vangaalen)
Keep your podcast subscriptions tuned into ThisCityRocks for (*wink*) Season 2… we’ve got a HUGE line-up of Canadian Indie bands we’re going to feature over the coming months, many of those bands seen above, plus more up and coming bands when we cover The Whistler Ski and Snowboard Festival in April, New Music West in May and in the summer, WakeFest (line-up on their site coming soon) in July.
Don’t miss the first interviews of 2007 with Malajube, Champion and YouSayParty!WeSayDie! coming realllllllly soooooon!
Interview For Capital Magazine With Nilesh Patel, Brocket 99 – Rockin’ The Country
Last week I spent the afternoon hanging out at Projections with Nilesh Patel. I interviewed this director/producer for Capital Magazine on his award-winning documentary, Brocket 99 – Rockin’ The Country. The interview is live over at the Capital Magazine site. Brocket 99 explores the relationship between aboriginal and non-aboriginal Canadians, and the history and reactions from the infamous cult tapes of the 80’s, a parody on a reservation radio station.
If you’re in the Toronto area in April, Brocket 99 – Rockin’ The Country will be screening at the Real World Festival, April 11 – 14.
Interview For Capital Magazine With Sol Guy, 4Real TV Series
I have recently started to play a small role for Capital Magazine, videoblogging interviews with various artists and people who have a story to tell, people who are making social and economic change through art, film, music, television and life – most accurately, people whose stories deserve more attention. Here’s an excerpt from their site, better explaining Capital Magazine’s purpose and goals:
“Capital Media is a non-profit entity dedicated to the sharing of information and encouraging the spread of ideas, modes, and movements. Our collective is dedicated to the untold story. We strive to give voice to people and issues that haven’t been given adequate attention…. We aspire to promote the value of cultural movements, of people’s passions, interests and expressions, and most importantly, to demonstrate the worth of the story untold.”
I interviewed Sol Guy, the host and producer of the television series 4Real – a show that highlights young people around the world who are using art and culture to deal with pressing social issues. Several shows are already in the bag, with the likes of Joaquim Pheonix and K’naan, with more to go before it goes to air this fall on MTV Canada.
All you need to know is here in the inverview, so check it out over at Capital Magazine.