Show #11 - Kickin' It Off With Country

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Paul Randy Mingo
From: Tatamagouche Nova Scotia (originally) Now in Halifax Nova Scotia
Song: Drinking for a Living
Song: Livin Life This Way
http://www.paulrandymingo.com/
http://www.myspace.com/paulrandymingo
https://www.facebook.com/paulrandymingo1?ref=hl
https://twitter.com/paulrandymingo


Invasives
From: Vancouver BC
Song: If I Was You
Invasives are a trio from Vancouver BC formed in 2001 and consisting of 2 brothers Byron and Adam Slack (Vocals/Guitar/Bass) and 1 Hans Anus (Drums). 

These guys have a great energetic sound that I found catchy.
http://www.invasives.ca/about.html
https://twitter.com/invasives
http://invasives.bandcamp.com/
http://www.myspace.com/invasives
http://www.youtube.com/user/invasives
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Invasives/285864221607


Norine Braun
From: Vancouver BC
Song: 99%
http://www.norinebraun.com/
https://twitter.com/norinebraun
http://www.reverbnation.com/norinebraun
-played all over the world
After hearing Norine's voice, I knew I had to include her in the show at some point.


Owen Shire
From: London ON
Song: From Bermuda
Song: Oscar Wild
http://www.owenshire.com/noteworthy.php
https://www.facebook.com/owenshireband
https://twitter.com/owenshire
http://www.youtube.com/user/owenshire
https://soundcloud.com/owenshire

Owenshire is the solo project of Robert Muhlbock.  Rob is a professor at Fanshaw College in London ON.
In 2011, finally making good on his recurrent New Year's Resolution to "do something with [his] music," Robert Muhlbock began posting every song he has ever written to the internet under the official (and final) band name of Owenshire. Social networking profiles were registered, and artwork is being created as you read this.

In essence, Robert Muhlbock is living his life in reverse, filling in the years that were "supposed" to be filled with Owenshire albums, videos, interviews, and art. Owenshire have 11 albums worth of material: all sequenced and all titled. Once everything is posted to the internet, the real work begins: recruiting people to help turn each and every "live demo" into a fully-fledged studio song.


The City Streets
From: Montreal QC
Song:Nothing Can Be Planned
The City Streets, hailing from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada formed in 2005. They relocated to Montreal in late 2009. They play diverse melodic power pop/rock with the spirit of punk rock rattling around underneath.
'Pretenders' will be their 6th full length LP, out in spring 2013.
They have toured North America extensively, visiting almost every province and state at least once, and performing in Haiti/Mexico. The City Streets have played over 450 shows and counting.
The members of the City Streets are: Rick Reid, songwriter, vocals and guitar, Matt Leddy, bass, backup vocals, Mark Chmilar drums and art/graphic design.
http://www.citystreetsband.com/
http://www.myspace.com/citystreets
https://www.facebook.com/Thecitystreets
http://twitter.com/#!/citystreetsband



Amber Ladd
From: Toronto On (originally)
Song: What I Believe
www.facebook.com/amberladd
www.twitter.com/amberladd
www.reverbnation.com/amberladd

Amber says music is not just her passion, its her life, her soul and her purpose.
Her self-produced solo project “it”, a follow up the successful “tRip”, was released this
and is another example of the power in the perfect combination of styles and sounds. Along with
vocals not to be forgotten, Amber uses instruments, processors, samples and loopers to put
together her multi-faceted electronic musical creations. To her, they are not just tracks, they are
steps on her journey exploring her passions, and steps closer to achieving her dream life – which,
she would tell you, we are all meant to do.


Jon Mychal
From: Toronto ON
Song: Feel
Song: One More
http://www.jonmychal.com/
https://www.facebook.com/JonMychalMusic
https://twitter.com/JonMychalMusic
I was thrilled when I gave Jon's music a listen too.  It was quite the treat to find as a submission to the show. 

Core
From: Southern Ontario
Song: Left Here Bleeding
http://coremusi8.wix.com/core
https://www.facebook.com/pages/CORE/302138486551321?group_id=0
https://twitter.com/COREBANDROCKS

CORE is -
Core Blancher (Vocals, guitars),
Birthplace- Ingersoll Ontario, Canada
Mark Johnston (Bass),
Birthplace - Brampton, On. March 4
Currently living in London, On.
Kevin Gale (guitars),
Birthplace-Ottawa ON -July 14 th
Paul Jensen (Drums)
Hail From - Sarnia Ontario
The band has since been recording their 7 song debut with a release in early 2013.

I was thrilled at how fast members of this band responded to facebook messages from me. Fingers crossed everyone that I get to hear these guys along with Persist, Aftermath and Spin Dizzy in April!

Upgrades: Bossjock & Irig

So after 10 Episodes of Insomnia Radio Canada I've started to research how to make the podcast better.   Currently I'm working on a slightly older PC, using audacity to record and edit and a Labtec C-324 headset/microphone.   I have an android tablet and an Iphone 4.  (I'm due for a phone upgrade likely this summer, and have been contemplating the Iphone 5, or the 4S depending on what I can get for upgrade.  I know for sure I need more memory as my current phone does not have enough with all the photo apps I have).

Recently on a discussion list someone brought up Bossjock.  Had anyone used it?   This lead me back to the IRig.  Which when I first saw adds for it I thought it was a neat piece of equipment but had no real use for it.

Prices
iRig sells for around $39.99
iRig Mix is $99.99
iRig Mic cast is $39.99
iRig Mic is $59.99
iRig MIDI is $69.99
The Bossjock app is $9.99 in Canada

I don't think the prices are outrageous for the quality of the equipment.  I know several local shops that carry the equipment so getting my hands on it would not be that hard.

So for those of you reading, I would love some feedback.  Do you use any of the equipment?   If not, what do you use and would you recommend it?  I would likely be upgrading in steps and continue using what equipment I have until I had everything I need.  

I know how I have things set up now I likely would not have a live show (or at least not one that runs so smoothly as the ones I do listen to).  And eventually I might want to try my hand at a live show.

Links for equipment listed in this blog
IRig
iRig Mix
iRig Mic cast
iRig Mic
Bossjock