Mojo 2021-06

Everything is coming up Aaron! Whilst I was out and about on my one day to shop, recently, I also… Read more Mojo 2021-06

The One In Which Aaron Catches You Up On His Last Two Trips To The Thrift Shoppe, During Which He Continued To Make Up For Covid Time Lost By Happily Buying Up Piles Of Albums

*** Here we go again! Like last time, all were $1. You’ll notice I’m continuing my branching out to try… Read more The One In Which Aaron Catches You Up On His Last Two Trips To The Thrift Shoppe, During Which He Continued To Make Up For Covid Time Lost By Happily Buying Up Piles Of Albums

The One In Which Aaron Makes Up For Being Late Because He Was Busy And Finally Gets Around To Posting About What He Got In The Thrift Shoppes Recently (And Online A Little While Ago)

Alright so here’s the list of what I got on my major expedition (and a few of others that came… Read more The One In Which Aaron Makes Up For Being Late Because He Was Busy And Finally Gets Around To Posting About What He Got In The Thrift Shoppes Recently (And Online A Little While Ago)

The One In Which Aaron Finally Got To Go To Three Different Thrift Shoppes In One Day And Overdid It A Little But Couldn’t Care Less Because Awesomeness

Yes. I got to go browse cheap-o CDs in the shoppes one day this week. It hadn’t happened in so… Read more The One In Which Aaron Finally Got To Go To Three Different Thrift Shoppes In One Day And Overdid It A Little But Couldn’t Care Less Because Awesomeness

Why Can’t I Be You?

So this is me branching out. I wanted another music mag to flip through, and I still really like the… Read more Why Can’t I Be You?

This.

We’ve talked about this stuff before, and this video nails the progression. Myself, I can go back even earlier, to… Read more This.

The One In Which I Admit That I Am Not Up To Date On The Current Music That The Kids Are Playing (And Get Off My Lawn)

I found a list of the 100 Best Songs Of 2020 on Apple Music. It proved to me that I… Read more The One In Which I Admit That I Am Not Up To Date On The Current Music That The Kids Are Playing (And Get Off My Lawn)

Yes I Still Burn CD-Rs

I’ve got a lot of ways to hear music. One way is a cheap little Sony bookshelf system I found,… Read more Yes I Still Burn CD-Rs

the Katherine presents El Seven Nite Club featuring Big Sugar with Guest Vocalists

“The first Tuesday of every month finds the Rivoli magically transformed: tablecloths, candlelight and a gorgeous sparkling backdrop. Big Sugar… Read more the Katherine presents El Seven Nite Club featuring Big Sugar with Guest Vocalists

Christmas In February

Covid has fucked up a lot. We all know this, and we’re all dealing with it as best we can.… Read more Christmas In February

Geoff Berner – Festival Man

I have already covered this combination of items, in 2015, HERE. There are pictures and you get the full story.… Read more Geoff Berner – Festival Man

SLCR Social Distancing Special #2

Hello. I got that haircut I was wanting. And then another haircut. And then another haircut. It’s been a while,… Read more SLCR Social Distancing Special #2

My Father-In-Law’s Records

My father-in-law passed away a little over a year ago. We visit his grave every time we go home to… Read more My Father-In-Law’s Records

SLCR Social Distancing Special

Hello! I miss you. I hope you’re well and healthy, staying in touch with people at a rate that’s acceptable… Read more SLCR Social Distancing Special

Aaron’s Best Of 2019

Welcome to my 14th annual Best Of The Year post! Turns out, according to my iTunes, that I only bought… Read more Aaron’s Best Of 2019

Merry Happy Christmas Holidays

Hey everyone, all the best and merry merry happy happy from James and Aaron this 2019 season! I know content… Read more Merry Happy Christmas Holidays

SLCR #342: Regina Folk Festival (August 8-11, 2019)

This was the 50th Regina Folk Festival. Or 50th anniversary, maybe. We skipped most of it. I get inordinately high… Read more SLCR #342: Regina Folk Festival (August 8-11, 2019)

Taranna: A Labour Of Love

For the Labour Day weekend, Dad and I hit up Taranna yesterday. We took the streetcar to the CNE, where… Read more Taranna: A Labour Of Love

Recent Stuffs

Thought I’d share what I’ve picked up lately, so you know what’s been in my ears. Given the time available,… Read more Recent Stuffs

Catch-Up: Other Taranna

Hey y’all, it’s Sunday and this is a long one (that’s what she said), so settle in with a coffee… Read more Catch-Up: Other Taranna

Taranna Trip, Slight Return

  First up, HAPPY CANADA DAY! Give ‘er!     So, it’s about time I put something here. Dad and… Read more Taranna Trip, Slight Return

BMV#2 Ballin’ The Jack: The Birth Of The Nu-Blues

I f*ckin’ love comps like this. The write-up on the back cover says it all: Balling The Jack: 1) Gambler… Read more BMV#2 Ballin’ The Jack: The Birth Of The Nu-Blues

Deep Concentration

This is a sweet mix of hip hop beats, samples and scratches. It’s where creative musicianship enter into hip hop,… Read more Deep Concentration

Shady Records Presents The Evil Genius DJ Green Lantern Mixtape CD

When it comes to rap, I know what I like when I hear it, but it’s all gut instinct without… Read more Shady Records Presents The Evil Genius DJ Green Lantern Mixtape CD

GASCD

GASCD is an acronym for Governments Accountable to Society & Citizens = Democracy. So, wouldn’t that be GATS&C=D? Anyway. Bourbon… Read more GASCD

The Spanish Guitar

I got this Naxos 2CD set at work because I sure do love me some Spanish guitar, and it sure… Read more The Spanish Guitar

CBGB OMPS

I’ve never seen this 2013 film, but after hearing this CD I wanna. I mean, this mix is incredible –… Read more CBGB OMPS

Verve’s Grammy Winners

This set is hot. Collecting (obviously) Grammy winners from the Verve label’s roster, it’s just great track after great track…… Read more Verve’s Grammy Winners

Dark Was The Night

Part of the Red Hot series of HIV/AIDS fundraising albums, this is two CDs of big names and cool songs.… Read more Dark Was The Night

Things To Do In Denver When You’re Dead OMPS

I know I saw this 1995 movie, way back in the day, but I don’t have too many memories of… Read more Things To Do In Denver When You’re Dead OMPS

James Dean Era

This is a cool collection of tracks from the likes of Chuck Berry, Bill Haley & The Comets, Elvis Presley,… Read more James Dean Era

Sandra Boynton’s Frog Trouble

Y’all probably know Boynton’s kids books. The included CD here will impress the grown-ups as well, as it includes tracks… Read more Sandra Boynton’s Frog Trouble

Aaron’s Best Of 2018

I’ve been busy lately, and so I’ve lost track of stuff… so I have probably missed a few things from… Read more Aaron’s Best Of 2018

7 Worlds Collide – The Sun Came Out

Another Taranna December score…   This is a project for Neil Finn for the benefit of Oxfam. This 2cd set… Read more 7 Worlds Collide – The Sun Came Out

Rome OMPS

A Taranna December score…   Inspired by music from spaghetti westerns, this effort by composer Daniele Luppi and Danger Mouse… Read more Rome OMPS

Tarannaaaaaaa!!!

Last month, my Dad and I made a run to Taranna, thinking that that would surely be our last chance… Read more Tarannaaaaaaa!!!

Sounds Of The Times Uncut (2018-08)

Talent

Car Tunes

I’ve made it a bit of a project to educate our children in music. I play jazz, classical, country, just… Read more Car Tunes

Overlooked Grail List Score!

During our last (most recent) Taranna trip, I scored this brilliant 2cd tribute to Neil Young. It’s chock full of… Read more Overlooked Grail List Score!

Taranna Trip Finds! GRAIL LIST SCORE!!!

Yup. My Dad and I went to Taranna yesterday. Much goodness.  Of course, I hit up BMV and Sonic Boom.… Read more Taranna Trip Finds! GRAIL LIST SCORE!!!

Return Of The Grievous Angel: A Tribute To Gram Parsons

A Taranna score… Gram Parsons was a flash of brilliance who gave us so much music, showed so much promise,… Read more Return Of The Grievous Angel: A Tribute To Gram Parsons

SLCR #317: Regina Folk Festival (August 11, 2018)

Festivals can be tricky to write about since you get a bunch of different artists, some you might not know… Read more SLCR #317: Regina Folk Festival (August 11, 2018)

SLCR #315: Gateway Festival (July 28, 2018)

This show could have waited a few days and I’d have been fine with it. As far as festivals go,… Read more SLCR #315: Gateway Festival (July 28, 2018)

SLCR #308: Winterruption 2018 (January 19-20, 2018)

I’m back! It feels like it’s been a long time since I’ve done one of these. Probably because I let… Read more SLCR #308: Winterruption 2018 (January 19-20, 2018)

Aaron’s Best Of 2017

Since starting the blog (and this year-ending post series) in 2006, I have always chosen one favourite album of the… Read more Aaron’s Best Of 2017

Thrift Store Religion

This one needs a disclaimer: I give all deference to anyone’s beliefs. I do. I really do. This post is… Read more Thrift Store Religion

Various Artists/Various Blogs Festival: Healing The Divide – A Concert For Peace And Reconciliation

Welcome to the last day of this brilliant Various Artists/Various Blogs Festival. Hope you’ve had as much as we did… Read more Various Artists/Various Blogs Festival: Healing The Divide – A Concert For Peace And Reconciliation

Various Artists/Various Blogs Festival: American Roots Songbook: The Blues – From Yesterday’s Masters To Today’s Cutting Edge

Welcome back to the Various Artists/Various Blogs Festival! The festival runs December 1st-10th, across many blogs in the Community… Check… Read more Various Artists/Various Blogs Festival: American Roots Songbook: The Blues – From Yesterday’s Masters To Today’s Cutting Edge

Various Artists/Various Blogs Festival: The Birth Of Surf

Welcome back to the Various Artists/Various Blogs Festival! The festival runs December 1st-10th, across many blogs in the Community… Check… Read more Various Artists/Various Blogs Festival: The Birth Of Surf