Episode 17: Hydramental
Foothills Famous: Conversations With Calgary Entertainers
Release Date: 06/13/2019
Episode 40: Taylor Cochrane and Laura Hickli
Foothills Famous: Conversations With Calgary Entertainers
Taylor Cochrane is the driving force behind Calgary's acclaimed '36?'. Along with his partner, singer/songwriter Laura Hickli, he was touring the United States until the COVID-19 shutdown forced a return to Calgary. I spoke with the power couple via Facebook video chat. The wide ranging interview was fun, reflective and enlightening. Enjoy!
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Episode 39: DJ Roofeo & DJ Goodword
Foothills Famous: Conversations With Calgary Entertainers
Roofeo and Goodword are two of Calgary's finest DJs. We chat about their inspiration, greatest gigs, the art of stealing and what they've learned about music from their kids.
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Episode 38: Stu & Stef from Freak Motif
Foothills Famous: Conversations With Calgary Entertainers
Talented, Dedicated and Fun: Freak Motif are one of Calgary's favourite bands. Even vast Canadian geography cannot prevent this funk tribe from bringing their talents to stages and record. I talk to Stu Wershof (in Montreal) and Stef Haynes (in Toronto) for some interprovincial good vibes.
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Episode 37: Danny Vacon
Foothills Famous: Conversations With Calgary Entertainers
Danny Vacon is on Calgary’s rock n roll Mt. Rushmore, and the personification of RadTown. The Dudes and High Kicks frontman discusses his music, writing process and philosophies for leading a fulfilling life.
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Episode 36: Hanging on the Telephone
Foothills Famous: Conversations With Calgary Entertainers
Today I pick up the telephone and check in on good friends Spencer Streichert, Christina Ray, Nate Reno and Iron Lion. We talk creativity, remote working and government conspiracy as the world deals with the Covid-19 shutdown.
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Episode 35: Matt Berry
Foothills Famous: Conversations With Calgary Entertainers
A great chat with Matt Berry, the music director for Calgary's alternative radio station, X92.9. Matt talks about his start in radio, and his journey to his current role. He also gives us some fascinating stories about his job, as well as insight into the music and radio industries.
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Episode 34: Crack the Lens
Foothills Famous: Conversations With Calgary Entertainers
Crack the Lens have been mainstays on the Calgary music scene for years. As they prepare for their final show, Justin and Taylor stop by to discuss their long time friendship, the formation of their band, winning the Xposure contest, writing a TV theme song, naming their band van Vandy Quade and their upcoming farewell show at Dickens.
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Episode 33: Conner Christmas
Foothills Famous: Conversations With Calgary Entertainers
Christmas comes to Foothills Famous! We talk about film, standup, theatre, Boomer humour, improv and much more.
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Episode 32: Rebecca Dawn
Foothills Famous: Conversations With Calgary Entertainers
A great chat with MC Rebecca Dawn about her craft, her new album, yoga, her years in Mexico as a TV and radio star and the art of compliment rap battles.
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Episode 31: Pat Clifton, Blume, Drummaschine, King Dylan
Foothills Famous: Conversations With Calgary Entertainers
A room full of musicians talk about childhood heroes, first concerts, inspiration, stage, studio and look ahead to our show at the Big Winter Classic.
info_outlineMy great friends King Lou, SoLeo and Wyzaker have a new group, entitled Hydramental. A producer focussed collaborative rooted in hip hop, but touching on a wide range of genres. We talk about learning their craft back in the day, the genesis of this project, song of the day club and the effects of fatherhood on their music.