Sad Sack Serenade: September 27th

What's up you miserable crowd of musicphiles. This is what played today on Sad Sack Serenade on CJSF 90.1 FM from Simon Fraser University in Burnaby:

Jonsi - Boy Lilikoi
Tiny Vipers - Slow Motion
Jon & Roy - It's Gonna' Be Fine
An Angle - Angry Drunk
Sufjan Stevens - The Predatory Wasp of the Palisades is Out to Get Us!
Jamie Lidell - Coma Chameleon
The Planet Smashers - Whining
The Replacements - You're Getting Married
The National - All Dolled Up in Straps
The National - Anyone's Ghost
Dr. Dog - Shame, Shame
Architecture in Helsinki - It's Almost a Trap

Mp3 of the show available in two parts: first half hour / second half hour.

As always, thanks for listening everyone. Tune in next week on Monday from 1-2pm PST, and be sure to tell all your friends about the show so they're not jealous of your awesome listening experience.

Sad Sack Serenade: September 20th

Hey radio listeners,
This is what I played today, Monday September 20th, on CJSF 90.1 FM from Simon Fraser University in Burnaby:

Born Ruffians - Sole Brother
Azure Ray - Don't Leave My Mind
Blitzen Trapper - The Man Who Would Speak True
The Microphones - I Want Wind to Blow
Cocorosie - Gallows
Modest Mouse - Dramamine
Nina Nastasia - Cry Cry Baby
Ohbijou - Make it Gold
Michou - Summer Night
Karyn Ellis - Low
The Avett Brothers - I and Love and You

Download an mp3 of the show in two parts: 1st half hour  / 2nd half hour.

This was the second show of the year, and I felt really good about the way things went. Last week was pretty rough, you'll notice I didn't even post the links to the show here on my blogspot because it was so bad, so it was nice to have some improvement. Be sure to tune in again next week on Monday from 1-2pm PST online http://cjsf.ca or on the radio device at 90.1FM.

Thanks for listening everybody!

VIFF 2010

I'm going to be volunteering at the Vancouver International Film Festival this year, and while I'm a bit nervous about the work I'll be doing and fitting it all into my busy schedule, I can't wait to take advantage of the opportunity to see a bunch of exciting films. Last year the crowds were huge, which should make the volunteer job a major headache, but it is always a lot more fun to share the cinematic experience with a big group of people. My first impressions of VIFF last year were great, and I hope this year will be just as positive.

These are the movies I have on my radar to see, although I can't imagine seeing all of them. If you think I'm missing a gem, or you want to insist that I not miss one already on my list, give me a shout. If any of my friends reading this wanted to go see something with me, then send me a message and let me know!

• David Wants to Fly
• Fathers & Sons
• Biutiful
• Inside Job
• The Tree
• Certified Copy
• Heartbeats
• Waiting for Superman
• Another Year
• Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives
• The Illusionist
• My Film and My Story
• Snow & Ashes
• Strange Powers: Stephin Merritt and The Magnetic Fields

Happy festivaling everyone!