We chat with Dave Bidini of the Rheostatics about their upcoming double vinyl release, The Great Lakes Suite, out later this week! This new recording features 18 tracks of primarily improvised music and spoken word, performed by longtime members Dave Bidini, Dave Clark, Don Kerr, and Tim Vesely, with newer additions Kevin Hearn and Hugh Marsh, alongside legendary guitarist Alex Lifeson of Rush. What a treat to chat with Bidini about baseball, the founding of his community newspaper, The West End Phoenix, and so much more. Said Alex Lifeson to Dave Bidini, "you have to embrace danger" and this new recording is a great reminder that your greatest adventure could be right around the corner, and to keep going...A very inspiring chat, hope you enjoy it!
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EP. 207 - ZACH SUTTON
We get into beard growth, streaming fun, how to last in a band for almost two decades and more. Zach Sutton recently finished an MBA and is putting all his lived experience and knowledge to good use, as the drummer and manager of Jane's Party, he's a loyal, sweet human and he brought the LA sunshine to this delightful interview.
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EP. 206 - LAZAR MIRIC
We dig deep into the brain of Lazar Miric, talking everything from video game music to venues and mentorship in music. A wise human, doing it primarily himself and making a real impact on the Canadian music scene. He heads up Lavender Town and Live Video Game Orchestra, and is a working musician in Toronto. A warm welcome to Lazar Miric to Industry Tactics!
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EP. 205 - CAROLYN MARK
DIY mogul, Carolyn Mark sits down with Friendly Rich, from White Rock, British Columbia (aka "Beige Gardens"!)! We catch her right before she heads out on another tour, to pick up some great tactics. She draws on her amazing book "How to be a Boozy Chanteuse" and shares so many great learnings from a rich career in music. Having worked with everybody from Neko Case to knowing the folks in No Means No, Carolyn has lots to say on how to stay fresh and lead a creative life. Enjoy this delightful chat with one of the many great Canadian voices, Carolyn Mark!
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EP. 204 - PAUL MYERS
On this episode of Industry Tactics, Friendly Rich sits down with author Paul Myers to unpack his new beautiful new book John Candy: A Life in Comedy (House of Anansi Press). Such a delight to speak with Paul about all things Candy, including the time he may have (or may have not) met him, early days of SCTV and the legacy of John Candy in the city of Toronto. Enjoy this delightful chat!
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