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Beta test for audio stream

We will soon announce the Gabriola Radio audio stream (128 kbps), which is running right now. Have a listen and determine if you have any problems connecting. If you do have trouble note the computer you are using, the operating system and program.

We will trouble shoot any problems and then when all is tight, link to it on our web page and publicize.

After that we work on a live stream, podcasting, then our own FM channel can’t be far behind : )

We are streaming (128 kbps) the music from our shows plus some additional content we picked up along the way. We cannot stream content with out the creators permission so if you’d like your music or spoken word included send us a comment below or drop us a line.

Click the link here and enjoy.

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New Music – Just in

Here are the latest CDs. For reviews please contact us.

Petroleum By-Product

Petroleum By-Product Superficial Artificial

Les Finnigan The Fiery Court

Les Finnigan The Fiery Court

Jay Aymar Halfway Home

Jay Aymar Halfway Home

Two Shows, One night – Friday, January 1st, 2010

Two Shows, One night – Friday, January 1st, 2010
Cover the World
followed by  Under the Covers

Live at the HavenLive at the Haven

We are hosting our bi annual fundraiser January 1, 2010 billed as Cover The World with GoodnessLive at the Haven followed by the Blue Lounge show Under the Covers at the Surf. Cover The World show will be an all ages variety show format. Following the Haven show we will again host The Blue Lounge presenting Under the Covers at the Surf.

There’s one other thing known for sure: the entire show is likely to be sold out.  This is the fourth fundraiser for CKGI, and every one has been sold out.

The Blue Lounge at TheSurfThe Blue Lounge at The Surf

“We’ve billed it as the Blue Lounge, Under the Covers adult variety show,” says Zakreski.  It’s a bit risqué, a bit lewd, a bit lascivious.  “It gives performers the chance to do things they can’t ordinarily do.”  Doors open at 9 p.m, and the show runs from 10 to midnight.

It immediately follows the night’s first show, Cover the World, a family-oriented presentation where the list of performers includes Tina Jones and Dinah D, Lou Gradanti, Victor Anthony and Kathy McIntyre.  There’s Miles Black and the Pearly Whites, and even a mother-son combination,: Barb Ebbeson and Spencer Symington.  And of course there’s Antony Holland and his mystery act, a challenge for the organizers and technical crews who will be recording the show for release as a CD.

“We’re going to be pushing the envelope,” says Zakreski.  “I asked Antony what he was planning, and he said, ‘I’m going to do something you can’t do on radio.’”

Whatever it is, it’s bound to be memorable.  Antony Holland has been an actor, and a teacher of actors, for more than sixty years.  A playwright and director as well, he is known around the world.  “You’ve got this big well to draw from,” says Zakreski.  “If Antony Holland can come up with it, it’s going to be different.”

That’s a feeling shared by Kathy Ramsey, a director of the Radio Society.  “Antony will be moving the boundaries of theatre and radio with his performance,” she says.  “We already have the technical people preparing for it.  Everyone has to see this show.”

Tickets for both of the New Year’s Day shows are available at Artworks, and at Falconer Books in Nanaimo, $15 for either show or $25 for both.  Admittance to Under the Covers is restricted to people 19 and older.

Cover the World With Goodness will be held at the Haven’s Phoenix Theatre.  Doors open at 6 p.m., January 1, and the show runs from 7 to 9 .

Under the Covers will be held at the Heritage Hall at the Surf.  Doors open at 9 p.m.

Proceeds from both shows go to CKGI, now in the process of finding a home on the radio dial.

“The artists on Gabriola have been very supportive with their time for our new community radio initiative,” says Zakreski.  “While we are waiting for Ottawa to sort out the situation, we really appreciate this effort.”

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CD Release – We Can Do It – Live at the Haven

We Can Do It - Live at the Haven

We Can Do It

CD release of the 2008 We Can Do It - Live at the Haven show, featuring the hit single, Tell It! (The Gabriola Co-op Radio Song) at the AGM Tuesday Dec 15th 7 pm upstairs at Suzy’s.

What a night! January 1, 2008.

In order of appearance
Douglas Enquist, Linda Rainey, Nathan Tinkham, Gary Fjellgaard, Shelagh Rogers, Susan McNamee, Gregor Craigie, Bill Miner, Tina Jones, Myles Black, Stefan Tosheff, Lou Gradanti, Shelagh Rogers, Mark Forsythe, Jo-Ann Roberts, Tom Allen, Jian Ghomeshi, Kathy McIntyre, Tony Gradanti, Hilary Peach, Alex Varty, Leah Hokanson, Tina Jones, DinahD, Andreas Kahre, Frank Moher.

Track            Title        Time                 Artist
1   Station ID’s/Greetings   (4:03)
Douglas Enquist, Linda Rainey, Nathan Tinkham, Gary Fjellgaard, Shelagh Rogers, Susan McNamee, Gregor Craigie

2   Face Up to the Sun (5:11)
Tina Jones

3   Stretch Marks (2:42)
Myles Black

4   Beasties (3:55)
Myles Black (featuring Stefan Tosheff on guitar)

5   When the World Expands Faster Than You (4:15)
Myles Black

6   Paris le Soir (2:55)
Lou Gradanti

7   Ebole (4:49)
Lou Gradanti

8   CBC Greetings / wisenheimers  (2:57)
Shelagh Rogers, Mark Forsythe,  Jo-Ann Roberts, Tom Allen, Jian Ghomeshi

9   Chase Your Shadows (3:31)
Kathy McIntyre with Tony Gradanti

10 Song for Isobel (3:15)
Tony Gradanti

11 Nothin’ (3:53)
Tony Gradanti and Kathy McIntyre

12 Superstitious (8:11)
Hilary Peach and Alex Varty

13 Finger Food (4:05)
Leah Hokanson, Tina Jones, DinahD

14 He’s So Easy (3:12)
Leah Hokanson, Andreas Kahre

15 Tell It! (The Gabriola Co-op Radio Song)    (5:56)
Leah Hokanson, Kathy McIntyre, Bill Miner, Tina Jones, DinahD, Frank Moher

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