[This was my weekly column for GlobalNews.ca. – AC] I hate jargon, technical terms used only by insiders. Jargon is, by its very nature, exclusionary. If you don’t know the language, the codes
Read More[Nicholas Wrixon-Wood provides the words and the photos come from Melody Maloney. – AC] July Talk’s ten-year anniversary Touch X Tour sells out The Bronson July Talk sold out The Bronson in Ottawa,
Read MoreWhen Apple introduced the first Macintosh computer back in 1984, it forever altered the course of the personal computer. Here’s a video that looks at the subject.
Read MoreWhen David Bowie went into the studio to record what would become his 2002 album, Heathen, he assembled some crack musicians who all jumped at the chance. I mean, who wouldn’t want to
Read MoreI’m on the other side of the planet this week and 12 hours out of sync, so apologies for any timing screwups with posts this week. I think I’ve got it right for
Read MoreThe JUNO Awards were back in Hamilton after an absence of some years, and the city did it right. The venue was the TD Coliseum, the completely refurbished Copps Coliseum. It’s a fine
Read MoreNot that long ago, I asked a young person what music they were into. “There’s this band, but you wouldn’t know them.” “Try me,” I said. “No, I really don’t think so,” came
Read MoreThis was made in-house for a Christmas party in the early 1990s. Watch for appearances by Hal Harbour, Steve Rogers, Don Berns, Captain Phil, Reiner Schwarz, an accountant from Maclean Hunter Radio, news
Read MoreHow can anyone live on this planet without every once having heard “Lyin’ Eyes” by The Eagles. Yet this is the case with Elizabeth Zharoff (aka The Charismatic Voice) who makes a nice
Read MoreNo Kings protests are set for all across North America with millions expected to come to scream their opposition to the fascist actions of the Trump administration. Props to Bette Midler for providing
Read MoreIf you’re suspicious about how careful baggage handlers are with your luggage, you should be. And if you’re forced to check something valuable like a guitar, this will freak you out. Footage of
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