#blue rodeo

[mostlythemarsh]

The Light Show

[1313-mocking-bird-lane]

I only have 12 options or I would have included so many more (Sum 41, Bryan Adams, Shania Twain, Celine Dion, or Steppenwolf anyone?) ..but go wild in the tags!!

[deebeeus]

The Origin of the Species.

Here is the impossibly rare amp I was going apesh*t about seeing on Saturday:

~1996 Bernard Raunig "#Bernie" amp (#Filmosound 385 conversion), owned by @chriswstringer8

If you own, have ever played, or covet a converted "Filmosound" movie projector amp - here is one of its rare forefathers. This one magically appeared on Marketplace last week and sold instantaneously, Chris being the lucky winner! Originals like this NEVER come up for sale...there were only ~25 ever made.

Bernard Raunig of was an electronics repair person and tinkerer, who purchased a lot of surplus Bell & Howell model 385 film projectors being auctioned off by a Hamilton, Ontario school board in the early 90s. According to the article by @colinjcripps in @fretboardjournal Electric Annual Vol 2, Raunig had a notion he could extract the audio amplifier sections from these movie projectors and repurpose them as guitar amplifiers - making him, I suppose, the first "upcycler" in the guitar business! The cabinet was homemade from solid pine and covered in sail canvas which was then brushed with lacquer.

The very first of Bernard's conversions was sold to Canadian musician Colin Cripps (at the time of the band Crash Vegas, and later playing with such musical icons as Kathleen Edwards and Blue Rodeo), who skeptically auditioned it at Raunig's insistence. In his article, Colin says that he had never seen anything like the "Bernie", but despite his hesitance he immediately fell in love with the sound produced by the unlikely little contraption, and bought it on the spot. Colin's "Bernie No. 1" has appeared on countless recordings since that day in late 1993, and no doubt has played a huge role in the popularization of the Filmosound guitar amp conversion "cult".

Well, now I have seen *two* original "Bernie" amps! I am not likely to see any more in my lifetime. I am grateful to have friends like Chris and Colin who let me take snaps of all their interesting and historically significant gear to share with you!

[timidxtempted]

when you get this, list 5 songs you like to listen to, publish. then, send this to 10 of your favourite followers <3

I love music asks, thanks @nearsighted-calliope 😊

Fast five for fake Friday:

And because I couldn't pick between the last two, you get both. Pppffft. Rules, schmules.

[valleygirlintelligentsia]

down in the middle of lake ontario the same snow's falling!

[yegphotographer]

Edmonton Folk Music Festival 2024: August 9 by Paula Kirman

[krispyweiss]

CBC to Celebrate Gordon Lightfoot on Canada Day

- July 1 broadcast to feature 2024 tribute show at Massey Hall

Canada will celebrate not only itself, but native son Gordon Lightfoot, on Canada Day.

On July 1, the CBC and Massey Hall, in partnership with Gordon Lightfoot Estate, will broadcast the 2024 Celebrating Gordon Lightfoot tribute concert nationwide and worldwide on CBC’s YouTube channel.

The gig featured Blue Rodeo and the Lightfoot Band backing such artists as Allison Russell, Burton Cummings, Alex Lifeson and Geddy Lee, Sylvia Tyson and others.

The resulting film is “tightly edited” down to 90 minutes and includes all performances, though not in the same order they unfolded.

Lightfoot, who died in 2023, played Massey more than 170 times, more than any other artist.

6/29/24

[lys-9-10]

Chapters: 2/2 Rating: Teen And Up Audiences Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Additional Tags: TW for references to domestic abuse/dating violence

Summary:

“I told you not to come here anymore,” Grantaire says.

Éponine laughs. It’s an even more raucous, gravelly sound than it used to be. “Come on Taire, don’t give me that.” She bumps her knuckles playfully against his arm. “You know you love me.”

“I never said I didn’t love you. What I said is you can’t come here anymore.” Éponine flicks her hair over her shoulder (it’s faded. She hasn’t dyed it in a while) and tries to step through the doorway. He blocks her way. Doing so, he feels a pathetic little quiver of pride in his hollow, aching chest. At least he’s making a show of holding his ground. “Éponine, I’m serious. I’m done with you. You can’t expect me to keep taking care of you if you aren’t going to take care of yourself. You can’t expect me to keep picking the pieces up after you while you willfully ruin your life, over and over again.” You can’t … You can’t, it’s killing me. It’ll kill me even before it kills you. Éponine puffs out an exaggerated sigh. “You’re so dramatic, Taire. I just need a place to stay for the night, that’s all.”   “No.” “One night, Taire. Parnasse is in a mood.” Grantaire’s heart squeezes. As do the fists at his side. As does his throat. But still, he manages to speak. “That’s your problem, Ép.” His nails are cutting into his palms—but even so, he can feel his hands trembling. “You chose to live with the bastard.” Éponine’s mouth purses into a small frown. She takes a step back and tilts her head up to get a better look at him. (She was always so small … When he curled his body around hers, she seemed to just disappear into him. And he thought he could keep her safe. He thought he could just envelop her and keep her safe…) Éponine’s gaze travels over his features, assessing. Finally, she cracks a grin. “You’re full of shit.” She steps forward again and pushes past him. Grantaire feels his traitorous body give way to her.    Read the rest on AO3

[jbgranic]

Blue Rodeo - Till I Am Myself Again cover by Fiddlestix.

Blue Rodeo

[mostlythemarsh]

Tracking

[greyhairedcanuck2]

Memories of '87, Canuck Music

[covers-on-spotify]

“Christmas Must Be Tonight”

Original by The Band

Covered by Blue Rodeo

[timidxtempted]

Blue Rodeo. 5 Songs in May.

[unmutemusic]

Blue Rodeo - "Til I Am Myself Again" [Official Video]