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Headstones will be touring this fall in support of the 25th anniversary of their breakout album, Picture of Health.
Hugh Dillon called into CFOX to talk about the reissue and the upcoming tour.
Manchester hip hopper and rocker Shotty Horroh stopped by CFOX to hype his first rock & roll single, "Shudehill."
Producer Jamie Ellard
One of Vancouver's most haunted properties was recently sold and will be redeveloped into condos!
The house sits at Cambie Street and King Edward Avenue, right in the vortex of densification, and is haunted!
Daily Hive points out these legends of terror!
It sits on a First Nations burial ground: Legend has it that the original settlers of these lands don’t want you disturbing their final resting place.
The couple, the baby, and the crib: The new occupants of the house put their baby in its crib one night. They went back to their rooms, and soon after they heard the baby screaming and crying. The couple ran into the nursery to find the baby at the edge of the window sill. The family that just moved in: A new family that finished their big move into the house went out for dinner. But when they returned, they found all of their luggage and clothes folded and packed neatly, and they took it as an ominous sign warning them to leave.
The family on the lawn: A new family had just moved in and went to sleep in their new home. The next day, they woke up on the lawn with all their boxes and suitcases next to them.
The woman in the window: A passerby on a bike saw a “For Sale” sign on the front lawn. The realtor had just finished an open house, locked up, and was leaving for the day. The passerby asked if the house had been sold, she replied, “no, not yet. Not much interest in this place, if you know what I mean.” Moments later, the passerby saw a lady-like figure passing by the second storey window.
Brian King and David Prowse of the Vancouver rock & roll band, JAPANDROIDS, stopped by CFOX for an interview.
Dave tells the story of trying to catch an overnight train from Moscow to Saint Petersburg. Things got dramatic as the train pulled away from the platform the band was literally running to jump on....but not everyone made it....
The government of Canada says they are on track to still get cannabis legalized in Canada by the end of summer.
Now you and your family can enjoy the byzantian of process of legalizing marijuana in Canada! New from Suroc Toys it's MARIJUANA THE BOARD GAME!
Hours and hours, and days,and weeks and years and years of fun for the whole family!™
During the 90th Academy Awards, Sufjan Stevens performed his song, "Mystery of Love." The song was nominated for Best Original Song for the film Call Me By Your Name....but to my ear, it didn't sound all that original.
Family Day is this Monday. The fairly new Government holiday to celebrate our families doesn't have any traditional folk songs yet...so Mer tried her hand at crafting a couple.
According to science, the BEST Christmas song says the word Christmas 21 times, is a snappy up-tempo bangers, and is about 3 minutes long.
The musicologists says that just hearing the word "Christmas" triggers thoughts of happiness in most people.
They also found that themes of joy, snow, peace, love and Santa all contributed ot the perfect Christmas song.
And there should be sleigh bells.
Meredith and Jeremy attempt to create the perfect Christmas song...but sadly, couldn't hit all the themes before it was shut down.
Producer: Jamie Ellard
Our Lady Peace and Matthew Good will be touring together across Canada in 2018. The tour wraps up on March 31st at the Abbotsford Center.
When CFOX announced the show, I got some questions from listeners wondering about an old comments Matthew Good made about Our Lady Peace back in 2000. The guys tackled the question then talked about why now is the time to tour together.
Tyler Connolly and Dave Brenner from the band Theory (Theory of a Deadman) stopped by CFOX to talk about their song "medicate." The song has been number 1 on the US rock charts for 6 weeks but is also a confounding song for many listeners. The guys talk about the song.
Jeremy and Meredith managed to get their hands on some exclusive trailer audio for the Dora The Explorer movie that Michael Bay is directing.
Producer: Jamie Ellard Dora: Carmen Cruz Announcer; Dustin Collins
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Brett Emmons from the Glorious Sons reflects on growing up in Kingston and the effect the Tragically Hip had on them.
Before their WorldWired tour stop at BC Place in Vancouver, Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett spent 10 minutes to yap with CFOX.
Hammett talks about the setlist creation for their current WorldWired tour. His favourite song to played off Hardwired....To Self Destruct, how they still love playing the classic Metallica songs for the fans, being in spired by jazz legen John Coltrane, taking guitar lessons from Joe Satriani in the early 80s, and his collection of horror movie memorabilia.
Shout out to CFOX producer Jello and Jeff O'Neil Show producer Adam for being part of the team. And thank you to Charlotte and Scott at Warner Music Canada for the hook up.
Sylvan Esso will be in Vancouver for a show at the Commodore Ballroom on August 15th.
Amelia Meath called CFOX from the road in Omaha to talk about the 'What Now' song "radio."
Sylvan Esso will be in Vancouver for a show at the Commodore Ballroom on August 15th.
Amelia Meath called CFOX from the road in Omaha and talks about the 'What Now' song "Die Young."
The Revivialists David Shaw talks about how a chance encounter while playing guitar shirtless on his porch led to forming the band.
David Shaw from the New Orleans rock & roll band stopped by The Fox to chat about why he thinks "Wish I Knew You" resonated with people.
Meredith from CFOX gets an exclusive preview of what the new Foo Fighters and Boyz 2 Men collaboration sounds like on the upcoming "Concrete and Gold" album.
Hayden Coplan of Sir Sly talks about growing up in Orange County with Landon Jacobs. Going to church, learning music and playing in bands. He talks about making the big decision after college to give music all of his attention and how that paid off with some early success for Sir Sly. Plus we hear the parrots in his backyard.
Sir Sly's Hayden Coplan gives us some ideas on what to listen for on their sophomore album, Don't You Worry, Honey (June 30th).
He says there are some samples buried on the record, so dive into the liner notes to try to hear them. He also says singer Landon Jacob's lyrics have shifted. We'll be getting more open narrative that ties the album together and it won't sound as abstract or obtuse compared to 2014's You Haunt Me.
Who stole Clarisse Ramos' juice cleanse juices from the office lunch room?
Dark Cleanse is one story about juice from a juice cleanse stolen from the office fridge of a downtown office tower, told week by-by-week by Meredith Geddes.
Ronnie Vannucci Jr tells about the macho masculinity behind the new Killers single "The Man."
In 2007 I had the chance to interview Chris Cornell when I was on the radio in Victoria on CJZN. I asked him how Eddie Vedder ended up on Temple of the Dog's "Hunger Strike."
Check out local comedian Ivan Decker's take on Mopther's Day with Meredith, then check out his album on iTunes "I Wanted To Be A Dinosaur".
Check out local comedian Ivan Decker's take on Voting with Meredith, then see him at The Comedy Mix hosting this weekend (May 5th and 6th) and check out his album on iTunes "I Wanted To Be A Dinosaur".
It's crow attack season in Vancouver, and it's not to be taken lightly. Listen to learn a few crow attack prevention tips from Jeremy and Meredith of CFOX.
Check out local comedian Ivan Decker's take on Easter with Meredith, then see him at The Comedy Mix this weekend April 13-15th (thecomedymix.com)
Check out CFOX's Meredith in the next Story Story Lie event, Friday April 14th at Cafe Deux Soleil. Doors at 8, show at 9.
Chad Kroeger, the frontman for Nickelback calls into CFOX to talk getting sued by insurance companies, his marriage to Avril Lavigne, song writing, living in Vancouver, the new record Feed the Machine...
Lars Ulrich, the drummer for Metallica called into CFOX to talk about their upcoming August 14th show at BC Place Stadium.
He reflects on Metallica's connections to Vancouver, their record Hardwired....to Self-Destruct, the motivation to tour, his favourite songs off the new album and his favourite classic Metallica song to perform live.
Check out local comedian Ivan Decker's take on The Walking Dead with Meredith, then see him at The Comedy Mix April 13-15th (thecomedymix.com)
Ivan Decker joins Meredith every Friday on CFOX for a comedians take on what's happening.
The new Jimmy Buffett Latitudes Margaritaville Resort Community will be an "immersive brand experience." All Jimmy Buffett, all the time. Hmmm... I wonder if there is a Michael Crichton, Jurassic Park/Westworld horror in here somewhere?
Meredith Geddes sings her traditional family day hymn on The World Famous CFOX.
*an Ugly Grey Box Studio production