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Join oddball Canadian composer Friendly Rich, as he interviews some of the finest outsiders in music today.
Governor General award-winning artist sound artist Gordon Monahan opens up about his early days in Germany, his compositions, unique spaces like the Funny Farm (Meaford), the Glowing Pickle (Berlin) and much more. Buckle up for storytime with Gordon!By Friendly Rich
Episode 102 unpacks themes of nostalgia, time travel, creativity and more. A deep conversation with Michael McGlennon, aka Moon Toboggan in anticipation of his latest release "Time Machines". Enjoy!By Friendly Rich
Another student of Doug Friesen's to go on and make some very special music, episode 101 features a refreshing chat with Hiroki Tanaka. We discuss education, early work, touring and recording with Yamantaka Sonic Titan, and Tanaka's latest work, "Kaigo Kioku Kyoku” which translates into “Caregiving Memory Songs”. Enjoy!…
Brought to you by the number 100, we go back & forward 100 years, we talk about his 100-release project, our upcoming collaboration A MUFFLED SNORE and more. Episode 100 of Industry Tactics features a wonderful chat with the real Santa Claus, the mail art master, the connector of weirdos Neal Retke, aka {An} EeL.…
In preparation for the upcoming co-release of "A MUFFLED SNORE", Friendly Rich sat down with David Sait to discuss this special full length recording and David's adventures in music to date. In Episode 99 of the INDUSTRY TACTICS PODCAST, we talk about Brampton, collaborating with {An} EeL, the guzheng, experimental music and much more. Dig in and p…
Pianist, composer and community builder Thompson Egbo Egbo unpacks his wonderful and adventurous career in music, performing for the likes of Quincy Jones, Prince Charles, and many more. Buckle up, Episode 98 gets the year started on the right note!By Friendly Rich
Episode 97 features an inspiring interview with soprano, community artist, and music educator Gwenna Fairchild-Taylor. From her home in Omaha, we catch up on all things, opera, and of course, the early influences of Doug Friesen on her budding career!By Friendly Rich
Episode 96, an inspiring chat with the creative force in Bernard Pearce. From Promised Land, Louisiana, Pearce has been based out of New Orleans for most of his life. A nomadic artist, he's also travelled the world, mostly by ship! He's a chef, poet, musician, and community builder. Learn about his latest project, the Selma Alabama Art House and mu…
What a talk with Dr. Kathryn Ladano about her journey with the bass clarinet, and etching out a diverse career in music. From artistic direction (NUMUS), to teaching (Laurier University), to performance and academia, Dr. Ladano is in it for life and making a big difference in helping define modern music. Brought to you by the colour MERLOT!…
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EP. 94 - JAMES CAVALLUZZO (MALHAVOC)
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Working with such artists as Tool, Nine Inch Nails, even Motley Crue, James Cavalluzzo walks us through his unique career in music, and main project Malhavoc. His love of music and the friendships made along the way are central in every tale told in this podcast full of soulful tactics. Get down!By Friendly Rich
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EP. 93 - JOAN SMITH & THE JANE DOES
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Episode 93 features a Zoom chat with Joan Smith & Tom Juhas of Joan Smith & The Jane Does, from their home studio in Peterborough. We chat about process, publicity, collaboration and more!By Friendly Rich
Another graduate of Rosedale School of the Arts in Toronto, Aaron Comeau discusses his music education, opening for Levon Helm, running a studio for 6 years and much more. Dig in to this delightful saunter through the musical mind of Aaron Comeau.By Friendly Rich
In episode 91, we chat with Robin Hatch (Our Lady Peace) about her new solo recording, NOISE, and releasing three recordings last year alone! We talk practice, quarantine releases, SubmitHub, DIY basement production and other deep tactics you'll wanna hear about!By Friendly Rich
We talk mentorship, early days coming up in Brampton, Canada and community-building through music. The metal mogul himself, producer, musician and dear friend Greg "Gerg" Dawson joins us for Episode 90 of Industry Tactics. He's worked with such bands as Mare, Moneen, The End, Gargoyle, Alexisonfire, and so many more! Buckle up for a trip down riff …
We talk Doug Friesen, we talk music education in challenging times, we talk Egypt! Get into this wonderful discussion with life long learner, Sarah Benoit, Episode 89 of Industry Tactics!By Friendly Rich
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EP. 88 - Friendly's Vinyl Pap (Food pt.1)
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From BCB Music and Not-So-Sirius 179…it's Friendly's Vinyl Pap. The theme of today’s show is FOOD. We all eat, we all shit, we all write songs about it. This is a chance for you to hear stories about my music, hear from you our loyal listeners, and dig deeper into my vault of recordings.By Friendly Rich
With a new album coming out next month, Sameer Cash discusses his education, the making of this album, and music in the time of COVID-19. Episode 87 full of great tactics from this wise young artist...By Friendly Rich
A lovely chat with soprano Anais Kelsey-Verdecchia on working with Doug Friesen at Rosedale Heights School of the Arts, then migrating to a world of new music, improvisation and Schafer's Wolf Project!By Friendly Rich
Episode 85 features a lovely chat with Leland Whitty. Best known for his work as a saxophonist and multi-instrumentalist in the group Badbadnotgood, Leland opens up about his music education. We discuss the impact Doug Friesen (Ep. 80) has had on Leland's career, and how he approaches musical collaboration.…
Welcome to Friendly’s Vinyl Pap on BCB Radio One, BCB Music and Not-So-Sirius 179…on the show this week, WAR. Drop a bomb! We’ve got some slick weapons of mass destruction cued up for you on the show today.By Friendly Rich
One of the hardest working, most persistent musicians in show biz today, Frankie Whyte opens up about early beginnings at Rosedale Heights studying under Doug Friesen. Moving on from high school Frankie has studied with Dave Clark, Mike Mangini and more. Gaining support from so many, including Jim Vallance, Duncan Coutts (Our Lady Peace) and more, …
Episode 82 is a talk with drummer Bennett Bedoukian, from his studio in the woods of Havoc, Ontario! We discuss his artistic development through the renowned Rosedale Heights program, and being from the first generation of Doug Friesen's music graduates. He plays in Horseman, Pass By with Mark Molnar, get into the brain of Bennett Bedoukian!…
Episode 81 features a chat with graphic novelist and musician, Georgia Webber, who builds community through graphic medicine, her MAW vocal arts series and more. Georgia is a generous artist, and we get into her exciting career, through the lens of one of her early mentors, Doug Friesen, and her time studying at Rosedale Heights School of the Arts …
It's the start of a new season! Season 2 will feature Friendly's Vinyl Pap and other wrong turns, but the main body of the thing will be a deep dive into the impact of music education. Through the lens of Doug Friesen and the great work he's been doing the last fifteen years at Rosedale School of the Arts in Toronto. He's raised a generation of mus…
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Catch a sneak peak of the new Friendly Rich recording, with audio liner notes to help you navigate!The record is now available on all digital streaming platforms.By Friendly Rich
Misophoniacs be warned! Episode 77 features a popcorned sound adventure with none other than new music guru, Gregory Oh. He reflects deeply on his path to musicianship. Full of golden tactics, take a ride in the Cadillac of Gregory Oh's mind for over an hour and come out a little wiser in the end!By Friendly Rich
A snapshot of legendary noise-makers, The Nihilist Spasm Band at 54 years into their legendary journey. We talk to some of the founding members, and their spouses! A great Canadian anarchist model, they combine humour, nonsense, and also a sense of community into the mix that is unparalleled. They're one of the longest-standing bands in Canadian hi…
What a rich career Allison Cameron has had to date, flowing through it, she studying in Amsterdam, went to New York, ate beans with John Cage, cracked nuts with Louis Andriessen and much more. She leads the Allison Cameron Band, and is a member of the trio C_rl. Get into it, Episode 75 with the persistent Allison Cameron!…
An amazing chat with Dan Loughrin from Baby Labour. We dissect his process, from poodle perms in high school, through to duelling guitars and ring modulators. Studied with the late Ken Aldcroft, Dan is a work horse in his own right, setting the bar higher with everything he creates. This episode connects the dots to several prior episodes -- hope y…
A great honour to crack the mind of audio connoisseur and studio lab scientist, James Paul. From both sides of the mixing board, James Paul's work over the last 30+ years has made a big impact on Canadian music. His work producing records for Hawksley Workman, Chris Warren, Jack Breakfast, and many more...to his new electronic project, Homo Trans F…
Drawn to the calmness, singer-songwriter Clara Engel is from a different time - the age of Myspace, and "minimalist holy blues". Get into it, learn about campus mailers, touring solo, swimming, and what persistence sounds like...Dig in!By Friendly Rich
Sometimes David, sometimes D Alex, this keeper of time is a well of knowledge and unbelievable experience. Tick tock, get into it -- a full hour inside the mind of D Alex Meeks!By Friendly Rich
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SPECIAL EPISODE - MORTADELLA IS DONKEY MEAT (audiobook)
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Friendly Rich wrote a chapbook, MORTADELLA IS DONKEY MEAT: TALES OF AN ITALIAN-CANADIAN WEIRDO. It's illustrated by the great Gregory Pepper and the print version is available for order now at www.friendlyrich.com/booksThis is the accompanying audiobook, enjoy!By Friendly Rich
Enjoy this very recent radio interview, courtesy of the fine folk over at KEBF Radio in Central California, on "Lunch with Abe" a chat with Abe Perlstein and Friendly Rich, discussing, amoung other topics, Friendly's latest release, available today on all digital platforms - Friendly Rich Sings for Only the Lonely.…
From the upcoming book, "Mortadella is Donkey Meat: Tales from an Italian-Canadian Weirdo", hear Friendly Rich read a couple of stories. The book (and accompanying audiobook!) will be available for order on June 1st from friendlyrich.com with book launches June 6 (Guelph) and June 9 (Toronto).By Friendly Rich
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EP. 68 - DAVID FRENCH (and ONLY The LONELY preview)
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We talk Broken Social Scene, Denman Island, being comfortable in your skin, being thankful and much more. You also get a sneak listen to the upcoming studio recording, "Friendly Rich Sings for Only the Lonely". Out April 27th on all digital platforms, you can also join us live that night at The Burdock for the release party.…
Matt Fong embodies the DIY spirit in all his work. Whether it was once spearheading the indie magazine Spontaneous Combustion, or releasing the upcoming Future Machines record, he treats it all the same.We talk Falcon Punch, Blastronaut, Jazz Tactics (trademark used without permission, please don't sue) and more! - 30 -…
Let's take a space walk through the life and artistic process of Raha Javanfar, unique violinist, bandleader and well rounded creative force! Raha leads Bad Luck Woman and Her Misfortunes, and plays in a number of Toronto outfits, from The Double Cuts to Zuze.By Friendly Rich
The one-of-a-kind musical mind of John Oswald. Episode 65 features an indepth discussion with this great composer, saxophonist, and instigator. He gives us a tutorial in Plunderphonics ("familiar music made strange") and much more!By Friendly Rich
A higgledy-piggledy cruise ship journey through the diverse tactics of Kelsey McNulty. In Episode 64, we talk sleeping bag slippers, keyboards, Ace Tones, accordions, tour health, and much more. We go back to her first release, "Excuses for Small Details" (2014), and you'll even catch a glimpse of a demo from her upcoming follow up record, due late…
Phil Miles is a wise guitar player who grew up in Ottawa (and Victoria) and now calls Toronto home. He's a well of wisdom and likes to keep his musical diet diverse. From playing with Nick Teehan, Godstopper, Aline Morales and his own solo projects, Phil makes any good project great, and he is a joy to spend time with. Spend an hour with Phil, you'…
Episode 62 flowed like hot coffee on a humid summer afternoon. My chat with the jazz master herself, Nicole Rampersaud, who discusses her rise in music and upcoming move to the East Coast! Enjoy…By Friendly Rich
Friendly Rich & The Lollipop People teamed up with Dave Clark and the Woodshed Orchestra on the EP "THE LEONARD COHEN SWEET". This shared release comes out Sept 10th on all digital platforms, followed by 5 big band shows to unveil the vinyl pressing, five tunes about Leonard Cohen. Visit friendlyrich.com and/or thewoodshedorchestra.com for show det…
In Episode 60, we take a journey with the violin through the life and times of Dr. Parmela Attariwala. Parmela is a great thinker and musician, who has devoted much of her career to helping break down barriers both on and off the concert stage. Dig in!By Friendly Rich
"The only cats worth anything are those who take chances", Thelonious Monk told a young Gary Topp -- the rest is history. Take a trip down memory lane with a one-of-a-kind Toronto music legend, Mr. Gary Topp. Better pop two sticks of gum for this one, it includes tall tales of everybody from The Police to Bob Dylan. Let's go!…
A lovely chat with producer Colin Brunton, looking back on his friendship with the late Jeff Plewman (aka Nash the Slash). Enjoy!By Friendly Rich
We talk hat tricks, ice music, treehouse concerts, music of the heart and much more. Episode 57 is full of gold, sprung from the head of creative polymath Jesse Stewart!By Friendly Rich
We get into Leonard Cohen, Cowboy Junkies, touring the country and much more with Canadian work horse singer-songwriter Andrea Ramolo. Enjoy!By Friendly Rich
