Rave & Drool: A Chronicle of '90s CanRock
Welcome to Rave and Drool: A Chronicle of '90s CanRock! Rave and Drool is a look into the nurture of music and the nature of business through a Canadian lens. Through long form interviews, this podcast tells the story of how alternative rock captured the national spotlight during one ridiculously awesome decade by chatting in depth with the folks who made it all happen and who knows, maybe we’ll even speak with some famous fans along the way…
Episodes
82 episodes
EP78: The Killjoys - Gene Champagne
Finally, the podcast named after a Killjoys song, has another Killjoy on the podcast! Drummer Gene Champagne chats about Teenage Head, the '90s, Jason Priestley & his first solo release.So, please give it a listen and if you want mor...
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Episode 78
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57:40
EP77: hHead - Noah Mintz
The '90s CanRock connections of Noah Mintz run deep, so deep that they actually start in the '80s. We chat about them, how he met Brendan Canning, how he thought he lost his virginity, his experience in the '90s and hHead's upcoming vinyl relea...
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Episode 77
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1:36:30
EP76: Lauren Ash (Superstore, Not Dead Yet)
Lauren Ash is legit. A legit actress, a legit musician, a legit person and a legit '90s CanRock fan. So, she is right at home here on Rave & Drool, chatting about I Mother Earth, Bif Naked, Age of Electric, Emm Gryner and more. We also talk...
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Episode 76
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1:06:10
EP75: Salvador Dream - Russ Klyne/Toby Peter
In this episode I welcome Russ (vocals/guitar) and Toby (bass) from Vancouver's Salvador Dream to the podcast. They discuss their origins, why thy only released one full length album and the upcoming re-release of their 1994 album Ur.So...
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Episode 75
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1:09:12
EP74: Lowest of the Low - Ron Hawkins
This episode Rave & Drool returns to Toronto to chat with Ron Hawkins, lead singer and songwriter of Lowest of the Low. He talks about what the Low are up to currently, his time in the '90s & takes deep dives on songs from Shakespeare, ...
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Episode 74
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1:10:28
EP73: Andre Pettipas and The Giants - Andre Pettipas
This episode I'm trying something a bit different and speaking with a Canadian artist who was influenced by the Canadian music of the '90s. My friend Andre kindly agreed to be the first of such a series, so he chats about his latest record, his...
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Episode 73
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56:50
EP72: Jet Set Satellite - Trevor Tuminski/Mike Keller
The podcast visits Winnipeg this week to chat with Trevor and Mike of Jet Set Satellite about Jet Set and their new project Omens. They discuss getting a record deal without playing a show, trying to launch a career during the Napster era, how ...
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Episode 72
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1:05:07
EP71: The Tea Party - Stuart Chatwood
This episode I welcome Stuart Chatwood of The Tea Party! We chat about their origins, a fortuitous gig opening for Blue Rodeo, their transition to a major label, the power of MuchMusic, their friendship with Robert Plant and Jimmy Page, 25 year...
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Episode 71
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1:10:37
EP70: The New Grand - Malcolm Scott
In this episode I chat with Malcolm of The New Grand about what is was like to not be on a major label in the '90s, the diversity of Sonic Unyon, his new project The Delicate Arch and more!So, please give it a listen and if you want mor...
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Episode 70
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1:07:56
EP69: Subversives (Lowest of the Low Doc) - Simon Head
Film director Simon Head joins the podcast to chat about his film on Lowest of the Low, Subversives. We discuss the origins of the film, the challenges making it, the upcoming Blu Ray and of course the band itself.So, please give it a l...
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Episode 69
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1:04:49
EP68: The Miller Stain Limit - Terry Sawchuk
In this episode I'm joined by Terry Sawchuk, we talk about working with Arnold Lanni on the early Our Lady Peace records, working with Alanis Morissette on her landmark Jagged Little Pill album, the making of Radiate and his current career as a...
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Episode 68
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1:22:29
EP67: Junkhouse - Tom Wilson
Tom Wilson joins the podcast this week to discuss his time with Junkhouse in the nineties, which includes stories about Sarah McLachlan, pissing behind couches, getting mesmerized by Bruce Springsteen's tits and more.So, please give it ...
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Episode 67
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1:17:00
EP66: Acid Test - Lucy Di Santo/Steve Fall
This episode welcomes Lucy and Steve from Acid Test! We discuss the role Bruce McDonald (Hard Core Logo) played in their beginnings, the '90s indie scene in Toronto, getting signed to Sire, opening for Snow/Nine Inch Nails, the resu...
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Episode 66
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1:12:17
Special Presentation: Keith Hampshire
Hey folks, it's been awhile since I did a 'Special Presentation' episode so I thought I'd try another. This time I'm chatting with the man behind one of my favourite albums, Keith Hampshire. We talk about being a DJ for pirate radio, what the C...
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1:49:45
EP65: Bluebeard - Wade Sakundiak
This episode welcomes Wade Sakundiak, the vocalist and guitarist from the band of my first ever club show, Bluebeard! We chat opening for Green Day as your first gig, touring with Another White Male, not wanting to sign to a major, being Rick T...
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Episode 65
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1:17:26
EP64: cub - Lisa Marr - Part Two
In the conclusion of my chat with Lisa we talk about the writing of New York City, the change in direction with Box of Hair, cub saying no to Beck but yes to Courtney Love, her friendship with Kim Shattuck, what Lisa is up to currently and more...
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Episode 64
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1:03:20
EP63: cub - Lisa Marr - Part One
This episode is part one of a chat I had with Lisa Marr of cub. We talk about Vancouver in the early '90s, how Nardwuar helped her get her start playing music, the beginnings of cub, touring, The Smugglers, Neko Case, legacies, Betti-Cola &...
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Episode 63
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1:05:44
EP62: 54-40 - Brad Merritt - Part Two
This episode is the conclusion of my chat with Brad of 54-40. We cover the recording of Trusted By Millions, changing directions with Since When, making Buffalo an honorary Canadian city, the impact that Hootie and The Blowfish had on them by t...
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Episode 62
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54:56
EP61: 54-40 - Brad Merritt - Part One
The podcast returns in a big way as we welcome Brad of 54-40. We chat about the band transitioning from the '80s to '90s, the reasons behind focusing more on Canada, the making of Dear Dear/Smilin' Buddha Cabaret and lastly take deep dives on s...
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Episode 61
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57:07
EP60: Have Not Been The Same - Michael Barclay/Ian A.D. Jack/Jason Schneider
In this episode I speak with the three gentlemen who wrote the book that has been and continues to be a major influence on Rave and Drool, that is Have Not Been The Same. We discuss the books origins, the work of putting it together, stories be...
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Episode 60
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1:19:18
EP59: Rebecca West - Allison Outhit
Chris Murphy of Sloan calls this episode's guest "the godmother of the Halifax scene" and that guest is Allison Outhit of Rebecca West, who joins the podcast to discuss some of the things she did to help earn that moniker, what it was like work...
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Episode 59
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1:36:06
EP58: Arrogant Worms - Trevor Strong
Among the many things Canada is known for is its funny people and in this episode one those people joins the podcast, Trevor Strong. We discuss the writing of their classic song 'Last Saskatchewan Pirate', who the O.G. 'Big Fat Road Manager' ...
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Episode 58
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59:40
EP57: Matthew Good Band - Ian Browne - Part Two
In the last half of my chat with Ian Browne, we discuss his opinion of Matt Good's beefs with Our Lady Peace/Nickelback, the making of Beautiful Midnight, "shoegate" in Regina, reconnecting with Matthew Good, Ian's first solo record and more!
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Episode 57
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1:10:40
EP56: Matthew Good Band - Ian Browne - Part One
Ian Browne joins the podcast this week to talk about his experience in the '90s as drummer for the Matthew Good Band. We discuss the origins of MGB, opening for The Who, the making of Underdogs, how Denise Donlon could make or break a band, s...
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Episode 56
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1:04:47
EP55: Jr. Gone Wild - Mike McDonald
In this episode I chat with Mike, the front man of Jr. Gone Wild, we discuss working with Chi Pig at a pizza place, being poor in LA, traveling Europe, getting help from Erica Ehm, what it's like being ahead of your time, their new record and m...
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Episode 55
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