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Claire Porter - Time Alone

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 16:20:20 GMT

Dynamic Songstress Claire Porter is counting down to the launch of her album Time Alone on July 26, 2024! She's released a handful of delicious singles leading up to the release and she's here in person today with Colleen to tell you all about the album what she's got coming up! This interview aired on CHMR MUN Radio on Friday, July 19. For more on Claire Porter, check out https://www.claireporterandthestouts.com

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Waterman and Still Ballet - Movement

Fri, 13 Dec 2024 16:15:31 GMT

Hear from Singer/Songwriter #AndrewWaterman in conversation with @colleenpower1 about his new album - Waterman and Still Ballet - Movement. We've got some brilliant tracks from the record, which is now available on Bandcamp and at Fred's Records on cassette!

Album art by #AnthonyBrenton

This interview aired on CHMR MUN Radio on Friday, December 13, 2024.

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Shanneyganock - Life in the Harbour Interview

Tue, 03 Dec 2024 16:48:50 GMT

Have a listen to hear all about #LIfeInTheHarbour, #Shanneyganock's brand new album - and their first recording of of all original songs! Chris, Mark and Pat stopped by for a conversation with Colleen about the new album, their 30th Anniversary as a band and more - PLUS we'll hear some deadly tracks from the record.

This interview aired on CHMR on Tuesday, December 3, 2024.

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Jim Payne & Fergus O'Byrne - Wooden Boats

Fri, 01 Nov 2024 16:02:50 GMT

#JimPayne and #FergusOByrne, veterans of the Newfoundland and Labrador music scene with more than 100 years of experience in the business between them, will release a new CD this weekend! They joined Colleen for a conversation about the new album.

The album is entitled #WoodenBoats, and features traditional and original songs that reflect historical and contemporary life in this province, with topics ranging from life at sea to the building of the Newfoundland railway, from Beaumont Hamel to commentary on our provincial geography and a ditty on the possible existence of a lake monster on the northeast coast. A rollicking set of jigs wraps it all up.

Join Jim and Fergus, two of the province’s favourite songsters at the formal album release of Wooden Boats from 6-8 pm, Saturday, 02 November at @oreillyspubnl on George St.! Open to the general public with free admission.

This interview aired on Friday, November 1, 2024.

You can download Wooden Boats from the SingSong Inc. site here:

https://www.singsonginc.ca/.../jim.../2963-wooden-boats

You can stream and download Wooden Boats here:

https://singsonginc.bandcamp.com/album/wooden-boats

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Damian Follett - Floatin' on The Ocean

Fri, 09 Aug 2024 17:24:54 GMT

In our Arts & Entertainment Spotlight, Colleen checks in with @damianfollett to hear all about his new single #FloatinOnTheOcean - the perfect song for a Newfoundland summer vacation!! This interview aired on CHMR MUN on Friday, August 9, 2024. For more on Damian Follett and his music, please visit: https://www.damianfollettmusic.com/.

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Dicky on Spot On

Thu, 08 Aug 2024 17:04:39 GMT

Today, it's a long awaited appearance from #Dicky - aka Andrew Strickland, who's released a brand new single, "Drugs" - that will be sure to get stuck in your head in a good way! PLUS have a listen to some deadly tracks from his full-length album, Goodnight Nobody! This interview aired on CHMR MUN Radio on August 2, 2024.

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Dram and a Draw LIVE Performance

Fri, 02 Aug 2024 16:55:05 GMT

On the last episode of #SpotOn, we were lucky to have @dramandadraw join us LIVE in studio with some of their deadly East Coast party music. The trio have travelled here from New Brunswick! They have been ripping up stages all across the country and just kicked off the NF tour last night at QV Brewery! This interview aired on CHMR MUN Radio on Friday, August 2, 2024.

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Dram and a Draw Newfoundland Tour

Fri, 26 Jul 2024 17:45:11 GMT

Colleen Power chats with Dram & A Draw, who are gearing up to come to the Rock for a tour which kicks off right here in St. John's on August 1! Listen in for the conversation and catch a a couple of deadly tunes from them! This interview aired on CHMR MUN radio on Friday, July 26 2024.

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Heavy NFLD 2024 - Greg Ravengrave

Fri, 19 Jul 2024 23:29:30 GMT

The second edition of Heavy NFLD Fest, the premiere metal, punk, and alternative festival in Newfoundland and Labrador kicks off tonight in St. John's and Corner Brook! Taking place across three days in three venues across two cities, the festival is bringing 30 bands to the stage! Colleen speaks with #GregRavengrave, one of the fest organizers and writer for the Heavy NFLD blog. This interview aired on CHMR FM MUN Radio on Friday, July 19 2024.

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Party Pirate on Tour!

Tue, 16 Jul 2024 13:20:53 GMT

Following a couple of packed screenings at the LSPU Hall RCA Theatre, the wonderfully hilarious Party Pirate -Movie is getting ready to hit the road! Colleen catches up with Actor/Writer Luke Lawrence and Director Ruth Lawrence! This interview aired on CHMR MUN Radio on Friday, July 12 2024.

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Gina Burgess - The iSnow Tour

Fri, 05 Jul 2024 12:25:27 GMT

Colleen Power catches up with ECMA Award winning multi-genre violinist, Gina Burgess Music, ahead of the big show and tour kick off with her band and the #TheAnuriDrumDancers at Majestic Theatre St. John's! This interview aired on Thursday, July 5, 2024.

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Ian Foster - Nerve

Fri, 14 Jun 2024 15:42:57 GMT

Ian Foster's Nerve is here and we're getting on it, with a visit to Fred's Records for a performance by Ian and Nick Coultas-Clarke and Colleen chats live in studio with Ian about his debut classical crossover album - a brilliantly crafted, lush, chill listening experience. This interview aired on CHMR MUN Radio on Friday, June 14, 2024

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Sherri Levesque - Boy Toy

Fri, 14 Jun 2024 15:11:38 GMT

Colleen catches up with filmmaker Sherri Levesque ahead of the screening of her short film, #BoyToy at the 2024 Nickel Film Festival to find out about the short film, and how Sketchy Jerome ended up returning to the big screen in this tale of romance! First appearing on YouTube in a viral video in 2009, Sketchy is making his film festival debut tonight in puppet form in #BoyToy, starring #MonicaWalsh.

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Allie Duff - I Dreamed I was An Afterthought

Wed, 22 May 2024 15:02:22 GMT

Award-winning poet #AllieDuff about her brand new book of poetry, I Dreamed I was An Afterthought and upcoming launch at Erin's Pub on Thursday, May 23! This interview aired on Wednesday, May 22.

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Rum Ragged - Gone Jiggin'

Wed, 15 May 2024 17:18:46 GMT

Newfoundland folk troubadours Rum Ragged are back in town after the first leg of their 'Gone Jiggin' tour and ECMA week! 'Gone Jiggin' is a carefully curated collection of lesser-known folk songs, brought to life as only Rum Ragged can do, with songs rich in character, history and purpose, along with energetic and emotion-stirring tunes. The album is a must-have for collectors of Newfoundland vinyl, and is sure to be a classic one day. Group founders #MarkManning and #AaronCollis dropped by the studio for a conversation with Colleen about the new album and the official release show, coming up on Sunday, May 19 at Gower Street United Church! This interview aired on CHMR MUN Radio on Friday, May 10, 2024.

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Mick Davis - Vibrations

Mon, 13 May 2024 15:21:36 GMT

Colleen checks in with Mick Davis at his regular Wednesday gig at The Bull and Barrel on the drop day for 'Vibrations', the debut single from Mick Davis & Thin Love's Garbage Street - out this weekend! Rock and Roll is alive and well in our fair city, and it's bursting out of Mick's rock and roll heart on 'Vibrations'. The 'Garbage Street' launch is coming up this Friday, May 17 at The Ship! This interview aired on Friday, May 10 on CHMR MUN Radio.

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Fergus O'Byrne - Live at The Newfoundland Museum

Wed, 08 May 2024 14:51:17 GMT

We have a visit from the one and only Fergus O'Byrne!! Fergus is here to tell us all about Live at The Newfoundland Museum - recorded before a live audience at the Newfoundland Museum on Duckworth Street, St. John's in 2001, featuring himself, the late Dermot O'Reilly, Colin Carrigan and Gerry Strong. The concert is available now on www.SingSongInc.ca. This interview aired on Friday, May 3, 2024 on CHMR-FM..

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Brian Cherwick - Kubasonics ACC Tour

Wed, 08 May 2024 14:39:07 GMT

Got your tickets for The Kubasonics at the Arts and Culture Centre - St. John's this coming Saturday night? Grab them while you can at www.artsandculturecentre.com !

Kubasonics band leader and multi-instrumentalist #BrianCherwick stopped by CHMR to play some cool Ukrainian instruments for us, tell us about what's in store for the show and how you can help out Ukrainian Artists in need. This interview aired on Wednesday, May 8, 2024 on CHMR-FM.

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Anita Best - The Tin Table

Mon, 06 May 2024 15:04:59 GMT

Legendary Newfoundland storyteller and ballad singer, #AnitaBest brings us "The Tin Table - Tales and Songs From Newfoundland". Anita checked in with Colleen ahead of her album launch at Bannerman Brewing Co. The three disc collection of Newfoundland stories and ballads is published by #StorySave, a project of Storytellers of Canada - Conteurs du Canada. Anita tell us all about the album and the important tradition of passing on this rich and unique Newfoundland culture to future generations. We get a listen to a few ballads from the album! This interview aired on Friday, May 3 2024. Find out more about Storytellers of Canada here: www.storytellers-conteurs.ca.

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Midnight Watch - Ghost Hours

Fri, 03 May 2024 14:52:44 GMT

Midnight Watch's #EvanAuCoin and #KieranDooley performing LIVE in the studio, ahead of the release party for their long anticipated debut album, #GhostHours, coming up at The WELL Room on Friday, May 3! This interview aired on CHMR-FM on Friday, April 26, 2024.

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A Case of You - The Songs of Joni Mitchell

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 15:37:41 GMT

Colleen Power has a special conversation with performers Sarah Hansen Music and Jenny Naish, leading up to 'A Case of You - The Songs of Joni Mitchell', coming up on May 3 & 4, at the Resource Centre For The Arts, and produced by Vicky Hynes.

Tickets for A Case of You are $50 and are available by phoning (709) 753-4531 or online at www.lspuhall.ca - or drop by the LSPU Hall, 3 Victoria Street during box office hours. Music by Sarah Hansen Music, Jenny Naish, Kelly McMichael & Joni Mitchell!

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Liz Fagan Band - Leaning In/se pencher vers

Fri, 19 Apr 2024 16:28:06 GMT

Bilingual singer/songwriter Liz Fagan is here with Liz Fagan Band's debut EP, "Leaning In/Se pencher vers"! They launched the EP on March 22 to a packed house at The Peter Easton Pub and have since gotten an amazing review in Exclaim magazine! Liz is here to tell Colleen and listeners all about it. This interview aired on Friday, April 12, 2024.

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Len O'Neill - Out of View Live Performance

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 12:26:42 GMT

Len O'Neill performs songs from his debut solo album, 'Out of View' LIVE in the studio! It's racking up rave reviews and is available today on all streaming platforms! Fred's Records' music aficionado Tony Ploughman says, "Out of View" is ".. an impressive collection of songs with a great range of rhythm and pace...a true pleasure of a listen and an early contender for provincial album of the year." Len chats with Colleen ahead of his album launch, coming up on April 19 at The Ship Pub. This interview aired on CHMR-FM on Friday, April 12, 2024

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Our Songs - Greg Smith

Thu, 11 Apr 2024 14:21:52 GMT

Colleen catches up with Greg Smith - to find out all about 'Our Songs' - coming up Thursday, April 11 at The Ship Pub & Kitchen - it's a songwriters' circle in support of the The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada, hosted by Shanneyganock's #ChrisAndrews and featuring #JimPayne, #MaureenEnnis and #BudDavidge. Tickets are on sale here: https://www.tixr.com/groups/tickettide/events/our-songs-hosted-by-chris-andrews-98048

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Basset - St. John's Debut

Thu, 11 Apr 2024 14:11:37 GMT

Toronto-based Indie Folk act, Basset the Band had their debut St. John's concert during Canadian Folk Music Week at Sláinte, performing to an attentive, packed house. Colleen caught up with them at the show! Check out this dynamic duo, with their spellbinding harmonies! For more on Basset: check out www.bassettheband.com. This interview aired On Friday, April 5, 2024.

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Sheilagh O'Leary - A Sea Change

Mon, 08 Apr 2024 17:42:06 GMT

Sheilagh O'Leary's 'A Sea Change' is showing at The Rooms until April 28 - Sheilagh gives Colleen a tour of the powerful exhibit, a tribute to three generations of women in her family. She explores cultural erasure and resurgence from a feminist, matrilineal standpoint—drawing inspiration from her mother's experiences as a French-Mi'kmaw woman in Newfoundland in the 1930s-50s. The exhibit includes an entrancing soundscape composed and produced by Tiber Reardon Music. This interview aired on Friday, April 12, 2024.

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Sooky Couch Girls LIVE

Fri, 22 Mar 2024 17:38:48 GMT

A LIVE CHMR-FM in studio chat and performance from Sooky Couch Girls, on the heels of the release of their sweet debut EP #TwoSteps! Original air date: Friday, March 22, 2024.

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Jim Payne - As Good As a Concert - The Rites of Spring

Fri, 22 Mar 2024 16:35:26 GMT

Performer, collector, producer of Newfoundland traditional music, and founder of #SingSongInc., #JimPayne is checking in with details about 'As Good As A Concert - The Rites of Spring', coming up tomorrow! The traditional music performance series, brought to you by #SingSongInc. & MMaP Research Centre returns to Memorial University's St. John's campus with a day-long event to celebrate the change of season.

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Jeremy Rice - World War Three

Wed, 20 Mar 2024 16:42:05 GMT

It's World War Three! Not really, but Colleen is checking in with Musician / Composer / Performer Jeremy Rice in Quebec to hear about his new tongue in cheek release that is heating up the airwaves! This interview aired on Friday, March 15 2024.

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Ana Luisa Ramos - Clouds

Wed, 20 Mar 2024 16:28:14 GMT

Ana Luísa Ramos has just released the beautiful # Clouds! It's the first single from her new album, #Solaris, coming out on April 19! Ana tells us all about the song and her upcoming performance at the Battery café on March 28. This interview aired on Friday, March 15, 2024

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Darrell Duke - An Age of Innocence

Mon, 04 Mar 2024 14:12:38 GMT

Colleen Power checks in with Author and Singer/Songwriter and fellow Freshwater, Placentia Bay native, #DarrellDuke - about his latest novel, and 9th published book, #AnAgeofInnocence, which chronicles the coming of age of a budding musician, growing up in a world drenched in alcohol, abuse and violence, while at the same time looking for love. Plus an original song from Darrell! This interview aired on CHMR FM Friday, March 1, 2024.

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Randy Hutchings - Songwriter Circle at Loose Tie

Thu, 29 Feb 2024 12:43:17 GMT

Singer/Songwriter #RandyHutchings tell us all about a wicked Songwriters Circle Featuring Randy, #NickEarle, #DaveWhite, and #ReillyMeadus. An intimate show of all original songs from some of your favorite Green Sleeves artists! This interview aired on Tuesday, February 27 on CHMR FM.

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Marie Pike - The Heart Play

Mon, 12 Feb 2024 17:15:22 GMT

Resource Centre For The Arts presents #TheHeartPlay by #MariePikeProductions from February 22-25. The Heart Play tells the story of Venus, who develops a black hole in her 2-dimensional world after losing her Nan, and ultimately is confronted by her own colourful, raging heart. Colleen Power caught up with #TheHeartPlay Writer and Director #MariePike ahead of her busy rehearsal schedule! This interview aired on CHMR FM on Friday, February 9, 2024.

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Zay Nova - Head Above the Water

Thu, 01 Feb 2024 17:31:45 GMT

Songwriter/Singer/ Radio/Podcast, video Producer and CHMR alumni, Zay Nova is here! You've heard his singles in rotation on CHMR, watched his videos and now his debut album is available on all your favourite streaming platforms! Hear Zay tell us all about it and spin some new tracks! This interview aired on CHMR FM on Friday, January 26.

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Jason Normore - Unreleased songs LIVE

Thu, 01 Feb 2024 16:29:54 GMT

We've got a feature interview and LIVE in-studio performance by Artist, songwriter, storyteller, performer and poet, Jason Normore! This is Jason's first appearance on #SpotOn! This interview aired on Friday, January 12, 2024.

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Performing Arts Group Registration Open

Mon, 22 Jan 2024 14:02:45 GMT

Registration is open now for The Performing Arts Group, offering a wide variety of performing arts classes! Children and adults of all ages are encouraged to become involved. Colleen chats with Founder / Artistic Director #PatriciaAndrews to get all the details!

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Courtney Madison - Debut Single - Good Things Never Last

Fri, 08 Dec 2023 17:51:21 GMT

Paradise-based eighteen year old singer Courtney Madison stopped by #SpotOn to tell us all about her A-mazing debut single, 'Good Things Never Last'! This interview aired on CHMR FM on Friday, December 8, 2023

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St, John's Players - The Christmas Spirit

Fri, 08 Dec 2023 16:51:15 GMT

St. John's Players present The Christmas Spirit by Frederick Stroppel, a hilarious and inspiring retelling of 'Death Takes a Holiday'. It's early Christmas morning and Death has come to take Julia Dowling to the promised land but she's not ready to go yet!

Performing with an all star cast, December 7-9 at the LSPU Hall. Tickets on sale now at 709 753-4531 or at tickets.lspuhall.ca * This show is not your typical Christmas show and not recommended for children.

Colleen spoke with Director Sandra Mills and Actor Sean Collins! This interview aired on CHMR FM on Thursday, November 30, 2023.

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Fire Valley Fire - New S/T Album

Fri, 08 Dec 2023 16:44:08 GMT

Colleen checks in with Cape Breton rocker, #MikeMorrison about his band, Fire Valley Fire's wicked new self-titled album, available now on vinyl and all streaming platforms! This interview aired on CHMR FM on Friday, December 8, 2023.

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Song Seekers - The Greenleaf & Mansfield Story

Thu, 07 Dec 2023 15:02:00 GMT

SONG SEEKERS: The Greenleaf & Mansfield Story is running from Thursday, December 7 to Saturday, December 9 at the newly renovated Majestic Theatre!

#ColleenPower sat down with #RuthLawrence and #PetrinaBromley, two of the stars and co-writers of this White Rooster Theatre Production! This interview aired on CHMR FM Wednesday, December 6, 2023.

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CHMR on VOCM - CD Sale

Fri, 01 Dec 2023 13:40:33 GMT

CHMR News Director Colleen Power speaks with VOCM's Paddy Daly about CHMR's BIG CD Sale happening on December 1, 2023! This interview aired on VOCM's Open Line on Thursday, November 30, 2023.

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Jim Fidler - RPM II Ten Years Later

Tue, 28 Nov 2023 16:05:29 GMT

Listen to a feature interview with Newfoundland musical genius #JimFidler! Jim's album, RPM, Vol. II: Ten Years Later is dropping on December 8. Colleen had a visit with Jim at is studio, The Roots Cellar, where all the magic happens! This interview aired on CHMR MUN Radio on Friday, November 24. (with editing assistance by Jim Fidler!)

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Crooked Stovepipe - 50 Years of Bluegrass

Mon, 20 Nov 2023 12:46:05 GMT

Tickets are now on sale for #CrookedStovepipe's 50 year Anniversary concert on November 21 at the Resource Centre For The Arts! Newfoundland's premiere bluegrass band has been playing bluegrass and traditional music since 1973. Founders #NeilRosenberg and #TedRowe stop in to chat with Colleen about the group's amazing career and upcoming concert! This interview aired on CHMR MUN Radio on Friday, November 10.

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Angie Bohlke - The Best Part of Me Album Release

Fri, 17 Nov 2023 13:19:12 GMT

Angie Bohlke Music's debut album "The Best Part of Me" is hitting the shelves and streaming platforms on November 17! The Placentia based Singer/Songwriter checks in with Colleen ahead of her album launch on November 17 at #TheStarHall in Placentia!

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The White Fleet Suite - Agnes Walsh Interview

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 20:03:03 GMT

The White Fleet Suite premieres November 3 and 4, 2023 at the Arts and Culture Centre - St. John's. It's a musical and poetic celebration of the human and cultural ties between Newfoundland and Portugal forged over centuries of the cod fishery. Featuring Pamela Morgan, Duane Andrews, Atlantic String Quartet, and #Portuguese guest singers and musicians, with music composed and compiled by Pamela Morgan, orchestration and production by Duane Andrews and poetry by #AgnesWalsh. Agnes is here to tell us all about this exciting production, with a taste of the music from the White Fleet Suite by Pamela Morgan. This interview aired on Friday, October 27, 2023.

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Heavy NFLD Fest 2023

Tue, 17 Oct 2023 12:58:34 GMT

The first ever @heavynfld Fest took place at #TheRockhouse on August 18 and 19, 2023! Colleen caught up with the metal festival organizer #GregRavengrave, who was back on the Rock to perform at the Fest with his blackened heavy metal band @mistwalkerofficial! This interview aired on CHMR's #SpotOn on Friday, July 21, 2023.

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Kelsey Arsenault - Gallery Walls

Tue, 17 Oct 2023 12:12:42 GMT

Kelsey Arsenault Music's "Gallery Walls" is available now on all streaming platforms and there are physical copies available as well! She caught up with Colleen ahead of two sold out shows at Bannerman Brewing Co. to tell us about her beautiful debut and preview some songs. This interview aired on CHMR FM on Friday, October 13.

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Brookfield Line LIVE in studio

Tue, 17 Oct 2023 12:03:37 GMT

MusicNL 2023 Rock Artist of the Year nominees, Brookfield Line released their debut album, “Pick Me Up” at The Martini Bar in St. John’s on September 8, before heading out on tour. Curt and Ryan dropped by #SpotOn for a chat with Colleen and to perform LIVE before the launch party! This interview and performance aired on September 7, 2023.

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Lorna Lovell - Song Seeds + Bring the Fire

Mon, 16 Oct 2023 16:36:05 GMT

Mi'kmaq Singer/Songwriter Lorna Lovell checks in with Colleen from Corner Brook with her 2 new EPs! #SongSeeds & #BringtheFire are sure to get you moving and singing along! This interview aired on September 1, 2023.

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Bill Brennan - Kaleidoscope

Mon, 16 Oct 2023 16:03:22 GMT

NL composer and classical virtuoso Bill Brennan is up for 2 MusicNL Award nominations - Classical Artist of the Year and Solo Artist of the Year for his album, #Kaleidoscope, original compositions for mallet instruments. Bill stopped by #SpotOn to chat with Colleen about his truly inspirational collection of vibrant melodies! . This interview aired on CHMR on Friday, September 1, 2023.

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Wendell G. Collier - Mi’kma’ki: Gwitna’q

Mon, 16 Oct 2023 14:10:20 GMT

The short film, "Mi’kma’ki: Gwitna’q" (The Land of the Mi’kmaw: To Travel by Canoe), is winning over juries on the film festival circuit, having racked up two awards leading up to its screenings at the Native Spirit Film Festival (London, UK) last night and the Hawaii International Film Festival tomorrow night! Producer and Director, and member of the Miawpukek First Nation, #WendellGCollier caught up with Colleen all the way from Hawaii to chat about the film!

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War of the Worlds - The Panic Broadcast

Fri, 13 Oct 2023 15:49:05 GMT

St. John's Players present a Halloween classic, 'War of the Worlds, The Panic Broadcast' at the Resource Centre For The Arts from October 19-21!

Cast members, Russell Bowers and Matt Christian dropped by the CHMR studios to tell Colleen and our listeners all about it! This interview aired on Friday, October 6, 2023.

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Louise Gauthier - Petit Coeur

Wed, 27 Sep 2023 14:45:34 GMT

Corner Brook Chanteuse Louise Gauthier is nominated for 2023 MusicNL Francophone Artist of the year! She shares the stories behind the chansons from her heartfelt debut album, "Petit Coeur" and lets us in on what she's up to!

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Baraka launches debut EP - Voicemail

Tue, 26 Sep 2023 15:13:42 GMT

3-time MusicNL 2023 nominee, Baraka launched his debut EP, Voicemail on June 29. he stops by Spot On for a chat and plays some unreleased songs LIVE in the CHMR Studio! This interview aired on July 14, 2023. For more on Baraka, visit: https://www.facebook.com/brkwav.

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Festival of New Dance 2023

Tue, 26 Sep 2023 14:41:25 GMT

Colleen Power visits an intensive Flamenco workshop at the Festival of New Dance and catches up with festival director, Calla Lachance and visiting Flamenco Artist and instructor Carmen Romero. This piece aired on Cheeze + Jam on September 26, 2023.

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Jenn Grant on Spot On

Tue, 26 Sep 2023 14:36:57 GMT

Jenn Grant is coming to NL for three concerts in support of her new collaboration album, 'Champagne Problems'! The Halifax singer-songwriter and three-time Juno nominee chats with Colleen about her dreamy album of co-writes and duets with her fave Canadian songwriters and friends.

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Eddie Coffey on Spot On

Tue, 26 Sep 2023 14:28:04 GMT

Colleen Power catches up with Newfoundland Music icon Eddie Coffey on the release date of his first single in 8 years, "The Marijuana Song". This interview aired on CHMR-FM on August 18, 2023.

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Snook & Silver Wolf band on Spot On

Wed, 09 Aug 2023 17:44:22 GMT

Colleen Power chats with Pete Soucy aka Snook, about his new TV show, Snook Out On Bail, coming this Fall to BellFibeTV1 + The Silver Wolf band check in from Labrador ahead of their NL Folk Festival appearance. This episode originally aired on July 7, 2023.

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