CBC Radio 3 Blog - Live on CBC Radio 3 w/ Grant Lawrence: Best Musical Moments of 2009 w/ Tegan Quin, F*cked Up, Gentleman Reg, Jim Bryson, Bend Sinister

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Posted on Dec 16, 2009 by savvie

If it can be a whole week, I gotta go with Bootcamp. So freakin amazing - I bet Mr Moxon will concur!

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Posted on Dec 16, 2009 by MikeV

Hello Grant!

My favourite musical moment was this summer's Sappyfest in Sackville, NB. It was the first time I ever had been to a musical festival like that. Also, it was the first opportunity I had to meet some fellow Radio 3 bloggers. The entire weekend was about as close as it gets to perfection as you get.

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Posted on Dec 16, 2009 by aaadamaa

SAPPYFEST!!!

Espically the performances by Clues, and The Burning Hell!

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Posted on Dec 16, 2009 by sessions 420

Nq Arbuckle on Wolfe Island. Small intimate show and after a couple smoke breaks with NQ he agreed to end the show with one of my fav tunes "The Autum Leaves." I twirled dancing drunk sweeping up and casting off the girlfriends of bystanders until the houselights turned on.

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Posted on Dec 16, 2009 by boders

Hey Grant,

I'd probably say my favourite musical moment of the year was the Das Boot show this summer in the Burrard Inlet aboard the Abitibi. Great friends, great bands (Meatdraw, Hank Pine and Lily Fawn) out on the open water. A wonderful evening.

How was the Sloan show?

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Posted on Dec 16, 2009 by mattyjames2001

Hands down: Fucked Up winning the Polaris. I cancelled all plans, had a case of beer, and watched/listened to the whole thing. I was pretty bummed out that Fd Up were playing last, as I figured the probability of the last band winning was very slim.

Anyways, I f****ing love this record. I'm a big Chad Van/Joel Plaskett/Knaan fan, but I really thought F'd Up had the strongest album out of the bunch. So when Fucked Up actually WON the award, I literally jumped up and down all over my apartment. After I came back to my senses, I put The Chemistry of Common Life on the record player and ROCKED OUT in my underwear just like Damian woulda wanted me to (I think).

the next day I ran into someone wearing a Fucked Up shirt, and we high fived and had a moment to talk about the win. Apparently, I wasn't the only one dancing around like an idiot

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oops

Posted on Dec 16, 2009 by aaadamaa

Actually, it was when cadence weapon played in Fredericton.

I have never had so much fun at a show in my life! We got there way to early, froze to death, had to suffer though "First words", but then, oh, my god. There were kids in the crowd that knew every word to every one of his songs, and you could tell his apprication. The DJ was amazing! There were shits off, lots of "in the crowd"ness, just, holy o amazing!

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the moment…

Posted on Dec 16, 2009 by tb3

Was meeting Jill Barber, and yourself at the Aeolian Hall show early this year. While it was awesome to meet you two, it was more amazing to see the look on my daughter's face when she realized she was standing, facing Jill, her most favourite artist ever (still to this day).

Sorry Tom Lucier, and CBC Radio3, that narrowly nudged out Phog Phest! That day was an insane package of everything I love. Including that CBC Cowichan!

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Posted on Dec 16, 2009 by bluegrassish

hey grant,

my favourite musical moments of 09 are as follows!

3: starting my own music review blog, www.bluegrassish.com

2: playing the infamous Cobalt Bar in vancouver one week before its closure.

1: F-ed Up winning the Polaris Prize seriously so wonderful, and then hearing what they where planning on doing with the cash prize ("Do They Know Its Christmas" for charity record) oh man what a day that was!

ps. Speaking of the cobalt, we opened for a band called Fine Mist who opened for Sloan last night! I really enjoyed it, hope you did as well Grant!

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Posted on Dec 16, 2009 by brainwash

The one best moment that sticks out, was going to DOA's 30th anniversary show at the Commodore. My cousin came to town from that one (and she will always be my little cousin) so I was trying to look out for her in the mosh pit, and kept the dudes from talking to her for too long. Anyway, I went into the pit at one point and all of a sudden I felt some gorilal behind me punching my back repeatedly, and I look behind and it's my cousin going nuts and not having a care in the world. DOA was rad, too, a bittersweet night for them as the Cobalt was nearing the end of its tormented life, and Joey Shithead even sported one of the vogue new "Cobalt RIP" shirts for the whole show. Rather sums up what's become of Vancouver lately, at least from my perspective, lots of long-lost faces coming back while the city tries to rebuild itself as some stainless metropolis.

Also, I too was at Sloan last night, and even listened to their hits (on a aeries of Muchmusic Big Shiny Tunes CDs, mind you) at a party earlier, and noticed the lack of 'em! I was happy to see Fine Mist opening up the show, though! It was only a couple years ago I saw their very first show together at Hoko's Sushi Bar in the DTES.

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Posted on Dec 16, 2009 by burgandy

Hands down, it was seeing Hey Rosetta! live for the second time in three months, being right infront of Tim's keybord, and him handing me the tambouring to play during their encore. I pretty much died, went to heaven and was on a two week music hight from that night.

Second best: winning wrist bands to meet Metric on their Oct 29th show in Saskatoon. Also I'm so happy that the person that canceled on going with me did, because the one who I went with totally made the night!

And listening to Polaris, and the Buckys at work.

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Posted on Dec 16, 2009 by mo.kel

For me, it was Joel Plaskett getting all of the audience at Massey Hall singing his cat's name (Whitefang) at the end of 'On & On & On'. What a great moment during his first show there! And of course, the rest was pretty swell, too!

*monique

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Posted on Dec 16, 2009 by rosepalmieri

Matt Mays jumping into the auidence and dancing with my friends and I at the Horseshoe about a month ago....and of course the wonderful and amazing growth of NXEW, of which I am a contributor...thanks R3 for supporting us thus far...great year indeed.

P.S Vote for us!

http://www.nxew.ca/2009/12/canadian-blog-awards-round-ii-nxewca.html

Rose.

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@Grant

Posted on Dec 16, 2009 by AlexOfAnders

I was surprised that Andrew was singing for a good 4 or 5 songs in a row. Was Money City Maniacs medley'ed? Did you stay till the end? They played nothing but classics at the end and for the encore. I can't remember if they played She Says What She Means, I'm not good at remember the entire set list.

I liked hearing a lot of new stuff, Sloan's been around so long that I'm sure at times they feel like they really need to push the fact that they're still making music instead of just giving a show of the songs from the 90s. I thought it was a great show, I really liked one of the new songs Andrew sung.

What did you think of the guys Chris got tossed from the venue? Justified? Overly harsh?

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Posted on Dec 16, 2009 by TwIsTeD_Maple

Best musical moment of this year? Easy.Discovering CBC Radio 3 and getting introduced to wicked Canadian music everyday at work.

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Posted on Dec 16, 2009 by rosepalmieri

Oh, and I can't forget to add...Chad VanGaalen taking his pants off during the national anthem at the Harbourfront on Canada Day for R3's sponsored concert with himself and the Constantines.

Gotta Love Canada!

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No means . . . jesus f'n friggin' fack!

Posted on Dec 16, 2009 by binsy

No Means No - best live band of all time

Royal Albert - best venue of all phoggin' time!

Halloween - most funnest night of the year

. . . all came together somehow. Now I can just slack for the rest of my life since there's nothing else I have to do ever again.

Second place is any time Bob Makowietz is replaced by anyone, which improves my morning immeasurably.

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Jim Bryson Sunday at the Sheep

Posted on Dec 16, 2009 by Benoit from Ottawa

Saturday night is sold out. Sunday is a 4 pee em show.

(Just mentioning it on account of the clip and tune.)

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Posted on Dec 16, 2009 by TwIsTeD_Maple

<-- This might be my favorite. (I'm still stuck here, instead of working. )

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other big 2009 moments:

Posted on Dec 16, 2009 by boders

not directly music moments, but related are moving to Vancouver = many more live music opportunities and starting my blog, where I have done some writing about Canadian music here, here and here.

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Posted on Dec 16, 2009 by boders

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@twisted maple

Posted on Dec 16, 2009 by mattyjames2001

i had JUST forwarded that exact graph to every one i know. (it didn't take long)

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Posted on Dec 16, 2009 by lsv2

Best Musical Moments of 2009

1) Paddling around the Howe Sound, in the midst of the summer, listening to the likes of Said the Whale and Elliott Brood. Bringing meaning to imagery of the Canadian outdoors, depicted in their music.

2) Watching the unstoppable triage of Hannah Georgas, Said the Whale and Mother Mother, at the Pit, back in September. Making me proud to be a fellow Canadian.

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@the R3 big dogs

Posted on Dec 16, 2009 by boders

Can we have a regular feature with Damian please? He's a fabulous communicator and Grant and him seem to have a good repartee going..

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Posted on Dec 16, 2009 by sababra

My best musical moment was listening to the 2009 Road Trip Mix Tape special podcast as I drove from Nice, France to Florence, Italy and back again. I listened to it pretty much on repeat the whole time I was there. The singular best moment within that was listening to The Joel Plaskett Emergency's "Wishful Thinking" as I strolled the Promenade des Anglais in Nice on my last night. It saved me from 10 days of poor reception of Euro-Pop.

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Posted on Dec 16, 2009 by Crystal Dee

billy bob on Q - definitely a musical genius

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@lsv2

Posted on Dec 16, 2009 by boders

Sounds like a fun double major you're in the middle of. Perhaps I'll see you at this tomorrow?

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@boders/grant

Posted on Dec 16, 2009 by mattyjames2001

Damian is amazing. I absolutely love the banter between you guys!

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Posted on Dec 16, 2009 by mattyjames2001

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@boders

Posted on Dec 16, 2009 by mattyjames2001

I really really really enjoyed Lisa's interview with Tom Wilson from Lee Harvey Osmond/B.A.R.K. I'd like to hear a weekly round table discussion with those 4.

sidenote: why can't I give this Do they Know its Christmas a "thumbs up"?

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Posted on Dec 16, 2009 by bluegrassish

OH MAN THIS IS SOOOO GOOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Fucked up forever. Christmas covers maybe not so much but this is awesome!

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Posted on Dec 16, 2009 by Silvorgold

Instead of writing some 13 page comment that nobody will notice (as usual), I'll keep it short. My musical highlight was the Western Canadian Music Awards in Brandon. Why? Dan Mangan, Romi Mayes, the Wheat Pool Volcanoless in Canada and Library Voices all came to town to play an amazing 3 day festival! My amazing friends TheRadioHead and MackenzieC made the trek from Winnipeg just to hang out with me and Loweeda. It was the best concert experience I ever had. I met some new cool musicians thanks to friends (Ali Milner and Adaline) and had the most enjoyable time I've ever experienced in the 6 years living in Brandon, from that, I've learned that I must listen to my friends on what I should be checking out for musical tastes

http://www.flickr.com/photos/codyrl/sets/72157622319159357/

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@mattyjames2001

Posted on Dec 16, 2009 by boders

I'll have to listen to that. A roundtable show would be pretty cool. I remember the round tables that I would hear as a kid on Morningside and how much I enjoyed them even if I didn't necessarily follow what they were talking about. As a (somewhat) informed person now I would really get into them. Lisa is a darn smart cookie and I'm happy to hear her opine on anything..

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my most memorable moment in music...

Posted on Dec 16, 2009 by mynameismoe

earlier this year i went to the ecma's in cornerbrook, newfoundland.

it was a snap desicion made on a monday afternoon random walk with my good friend kim. by tuesday we had our accomodations & travel figured out. weds afternoon we were on the bus on the way. we took the official ecma bus, which was full of musicians & industry folk. i am fairly certain we were the only two on the bus as music fans. the whole time was one insane adventure after another and i couldn't stop laughing.

the trip home was pretty interesting, too. kim, myself, & our friend shane were left behind on the ferry in sidney, nova scotia. our bus driver was perhaps, not the swiftest bunny in the woods. or maybe she just didn't care. thankfully, there was another ecma bus still on the ferry who took us aboard and drove us to meet up with the bus we were supposed to be on. upon our return, several people on the bus made sure we knew that they were yelling at the driver that we were still on the ferry.

i'm sure you can imagine the terror that went through my heart when we finally made it down to the vehicle deck, and it was mostly empty. being stranded in sydney, late at night, a very long way from home is not so much fun.

that said, i can't wait to (purposely) travel to sydney for the ecma's in 2010. i think kim & i are going to attempt to drag martin (suckamc) along with us.

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Posted on Dec 16, 2009 by ShaunaL

Right now is pretty great musically. All these "Best of" compilations are making my heart happy.

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Posted on Dec 16, 2009 by fowlerb

Love Hollerado and their song Juliette. Saw them play an awesome set with Arkells a month ago. The Hollerado lead signer broke a string on his guitar, the Arkells leader lends him his guitar. Then the flip during the Arkells set with him breaking a string and Hollerado loaning him a guitar. Just awesome

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My musical moment was last night.

Posted on Dec 16, 2009 by MoniSki

Hi Grant,

So this question is the exact question I've been pondering for the last 24hrs. It's like you're on the same wave lengh as me right now.

Before the Mother Mother show last night in St. Catherine's, I would have said that the CBC 3 Showcase at NxNE was when my world came together musically. But after a crazy couple of months that I've had, emotionally, and so forth, I felt that I was in a rut.

I didn't feel like I connected to things as well anymore, there was something missing. I needed to feel alive again, and after the Mother Mother show last night, it was as if my world had finally realigned and I finally understood life again and what I needed and wanted. I knew that I loved music, and loved radio 3, and had a great passion for it. But it wasn't until yesterday that I truly felt something magical and inspirational. I finally understood music. It's strange to say that, but I really did. I understood why it affects people so much. I understood why it's needed. I understood why people make it. It's all still being processed in my tiny little head, but it's a wonderful feeling. I feel rejuvenated, and I have to thank Mother Mother for it all. It was a night that I would never trade for anything in the world.... unless Sam Roberts was involved... but that's a different story :)

love,

Moniski :)

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@ Moniski

Posted on Dec 16, 2009 by Benoit from Ottawa

Could say that a "magic" live show gets the juices flowing.

Good for you!

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@MoniSki

Posted on Dec 16, 2009 by boders

Great story! I love hearing about moments that shift people's minds, more so if it's shifted for the good. Also love a pro Mother Mother story at any time..

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@Martin

Posted on Dec 16, 2009 by boders

wherever your train happens to be hope you are enjoying a lovely podcast of R3 tunes as you wend your way east. Great to meet you. See you on the other coast next time hopefully!

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Sloan!

Posted on Dec 16, 2009 by TheRadioHead

I am so glad you said that about Sloan in the intro, Grant.

I am not a huge fan, so don't know all their music, but certainly know their hits when I hear them, and they were few and far between. MackenzieC had seen them more than once before, and said this was the weakest show she has seen.

Sloan seemed flat, which I wrote off to travel weariness.

That said, I knew that never having seen them was a huge hole in my musical experience, so I am glad I did.

Gotta say, I was more impressed with Magneta Lane, and the passion they played with.

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best musical moment #2

Posted on Dec 16, 2009 by mynameismoe

co-hosting a radio show with craig norris.

honestly, never thought something like that would be an opportunity for me. it was SO much fun, and has sort of opened my eyes to the fact that maybe i really can do certain things that seemed out of my grasp before.

i feel like it's an injustice to write so little about that experience, i'm just not sure what else to day. it is definitely on the short list of 'most awesome things i've ever done'.

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Posted on Dec 16, 2009 by tagish156

My big moment (or one of them when I think of more) was taking a lot of flak from my gf for staying in Victoria an extra week to stay and see the Weakerthans instead of flying to see her as soon as I was done exams. I won't ever tell her this but it was worth it, I love the Weakerthans and it made me so happy to see them (although I was still happier to see her after 4 months of separation the next day). I even managed to babble something to John K. Samson before timidly asking for a setlist.

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@mynameismoe

Posted on Dec 16, 2009 by boders

perhaps some commentary/interviews for NxEW could be in your near future?

any luck with your pals laptop/ubuntu/trying the mp3 stream option?

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Posted on Dec 16, 2009 by ShaunaL

If I am to point out one "moment," I would say Tegan and Sara's latest album, Sainthood. I was so on board for that ablum. Did whatever I could to help promote it and get people to join in the excitement for its release. It wasn't just looking forward to an ablum's release, but feeling an involvement with it. They (Tegan and Sara) always include their fans in all they do and it felt great, as a fan, to have this sense of involvement in the release of your favorite band's album. You just cherish it more.

- Shauna in South Carolina, USA

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@boders (and everyone else!!)

Posted on Dec 16, 2009 by mynameismoe

east coast visits are highly encouraged!!!

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@boders @alexofanders

Posted on Dec 16, 2009 by Grant Lawrence

I'll explain why Chris Murphy kicked those dudes out of the Sloan show in a bit...

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another thing Grant.... Hillside....

Posted on Dec 16, 2009 by MoniSki

I know I already mentioned my Mother Mother experience...

but in terms of crazy weekends.. I would also have to include my Hillside experience this summer.

It was when I was walking and crying all the way to my car, which was parked in a random field like a 20 min walk away, in total darkness with rain falling so hard I couldn't see straight, and only being able to see my way through the flashes of light provided by the severe thunderstorm, all the while listening to Final Fantasy all the way at the main stage, was probably another insane musical moment for me. I was so frightened, and wet, and tried. But thankfully my boyfriend was with me.

what a crazy weekend.

Oh and standing under the hospitality tent with my boyfriend and friends, and actually Dorian from Spiral Beach, when suddenly a flash of orange light scared the living shit out of me was probably another moment.

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@boders (again)

Posted on Dec 16, 2009 by mynameismoe

the thought has crossed my mind... hmm...

and, i forgot to mention it to her. we were meeting for trivia, and things were a bit crazy. i'll be seeing her again in the next day or so on a more casual level, so i'll talk to her about it then. (we take trivia very srsly here!). she did say radio 3 eventually loaded, but well after martin was finished speaking. which, she started a good 10 minutes before he went to air..

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moments

Posted on Dec 16, 2009 by Christine McAvoy

A year is a long time...

1) New Years Eve/New Years Day... ringing in the new year last year with an amazing show at the Backstage Lounge, a thing called Last Night Stand... It was a variety of Vancouver Bands playing each others songs, which was AMAZING to listen to . They are doing it again this year at the media club... I might even be doing a new years photo booth: http://www.themediaclub.ca/shows/thursday-december-31

2) my last show at Richards on Richards...it wasn't the LAST show, but it was MY last show... The Racoons & The Von Bondies. I LOVED Richards, mainly for the lighting, and this was an excellent show to say goodbye with. http://mcavoy.ca/RacoonsandVonBondies/ After the show I became their official after party photography, where we closed The Blue Parrot and then went to their new Vancouver home...we left when the sun was starting to rise.

3) Other shows of note:

-my first Hannah Georgas show at a tiny coffee shop on 4th ave. - the day I fell in love.

-hearing Hollerado sing "Walking on the Sea" with the "said the whale" line and texting the boys on tour that menno said hello...technology is crazy.

-Hey Ocean playing for Gene Simmons at the Media Club

-my first Topless Gay Love Tekno Party show (GO to the media club on Thursday)

-DAN-MANGAN-PALOOZA! i followed him around for days before the CD release show, taking shots of his promo... and of course the Pun Off between Tariq and Dan on Radio 3...-Last but not least, the CBC Open House. Pretty awesome day.

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@mynameismoe

Posted on Dec 16, 2009 by Grant Lawrence

I'll be in PEI in late January for PEI Music Week!

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yawns

Posted on Dec 16, 2009 by Silvorgold

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racoons

Posted on Dec 16, 2009 by Christine McAvoy

they all live in Vancouver now :)

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@Moniski

Posted on Dec 16, 2009 by TheRadioHead

That is such an interesting experience that I can so clearly relate to.

I went through a horrible musical malaise and cynicism around a series of events in the spring and summer. I really was afraid that I would never feel that true joy of music ever again. I was angry, searching and drifting.

It was not a live show that was my wake up call, but a simple CD. I finally bought John Rae Fletcher's Maria, put it in the player, and went into the kitchen to do whatever. The intensity and purity of his voice drew me right back into the livingroom, and for the first time in weeks I felt that surge of happiness that I had been missing. It was the beginning of the road back.

Music is magic, and I am so happy that you were able to reconnect.

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Posted on Dec 16, 2009 by 1WackyCanuck

I saw some great shows this year, and listened to some great songs, many of them whilst streaming the awesome CBC 3, but my most important musical moment of the year was a very personal one. My father has progressed to late stage Alzheimer's this year, and he has increasingly exhibited many of the extremely difficult behaviours associated with this disorder. One day he stopped eating and became very paranoid, thinking that we were killing him. He even jumped out of the car as we were approaching a stop light. Needless to say, that was a stressful and emotionally confusing day.....then, for the first time, I heard the sublimely genious Hawksley Workman sing "It's Not Me". The lyrics really capture what it must be like to suffer with Alzheimer's, and the experience of hearing that song and living that experience with that fresh perspective made all the difference in the world. Ahhhh.....the healing power of music!!!

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Other High Points

Posted on Dec 16, 2009 by MusicSoop

Well I've blabbed enough on here about the Canada Day show at Harbourfront Centre so I'm trying to think of other stand out moments. I think #2 is a tie between FINALLY seeing Corb Lund and FINALLY seeing Hawksley Workman. Just as good of shows as I had hoped they would be.

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coming back to R3

Posted on Dec 16, 2009 by curls

I must say that for me it would be rediscovering R3 after some time away. It helps me get through work, and sometimes provides a needed distraction when I need to shift focus for a while.

Maybe 2010 will bring me a concert hopping friend or 2 to create some fabulous musical moments of that year... maybe... any takers?

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@grant

Posted on Dec 16, 2009 by mynameismoe

i've heard that rumour! glad to hear (er, read..?) it officially. i will be sure to say hello!

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Posted on Dec 16, 2009 by shutmouthscream

I was going to say that my favourite musical moment was buying Sainthood and the "On. In. At." Tegan and Sara bookset... BUT after hearing Tegan Quin's story, I think I might have to change my mind a bit. My favourite moment is hearing that Dallas Green offered to be Tegan and Sara's potential donor.

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@1WackyCanuck

Posted on Dec 16, 2009 by boders

Glad you could find some respite from a very hard experience in music. Thanks for sharing..

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@TheRadioHead @Curls @MoniSki

Posted on Dec 16, 2009 by boders

I had similar time away from R3 at the end of summer, beginning of the fall. I was in a pretty bad mental space for some time. After doing something about that, I was only hesitant for a second about jumping back onto the R3 blog as everyone here is just fabulous. I can't remember what song it was, but something newer in R3 rotation came on and I remember a feeling that was like being home fill me up..and things were good.

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@Bend Sinister

Posted on Dec 16, 2009 by boders

congrats on being in the top3 of the Peak Performance Project..I was pulling for ya!

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wait...

Posted on Dec 16, 2009 by Christine McAvoy

Wait...I am only allowed to pick one?

Fine...

the Pun Off between Dan and Tariq. It was such a happy time for Dan, I went around for a week of smiling, and to go with to Radio 3 and attempt to muffle my laughter while Chris Dan and Tariq made really bad jokes on air, it made my day.

http://mcavoy.ca/blog/2009/08/indie-king-vs-hindi-king.html

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Posted on Dec 16, 2009 by semitones

I have two moments for 2009 and coincidentally, they were both free!

The first would be the free Broken Social Scene gig at the Harbourfront in Toronto. I don't think anything can really top seeing the majority of the band back together for the first time in awhile. I'm pretty sure most of the audience felt as emotional as everyone on stage did with seeing a whole pile of people who are not only bandmates and support each other musically, but are friends. That's probably why they're so incredible to see live: it's safe to bet that they'd be jamming in a basement somewhere even if they didn't have such the fanbase that they do. Excellent, excellent show.

Secondly, the Shwaltz in Oshawa was pretty awesome for a small event. Even though there weren't a lot in attendance, it was great to see bands like the D'Urbervilles come out and rock at the bandshell in downtown Oshawa.

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Posted on Dec 16, 2009 by dawn.h

I agree with MusicSoop, the Harbourfront show with The Constantines was pretty great. As was Broken Social Scene a few weeks later. You can't beat a nice water-side outdoor venue on a Toronto summer night.

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Tom from Phog is awesome

Posted on Dec 16, 2009 by dawn.h

(I really enjoying following his twitter feed)

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I had to step away from my comp for awhile

Posted on Dec 16, 2009 by boders

But it sounds like Tom is talking about a pretty cool idea...was he talking about providing live streams to venues around the country?

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Posted on Dec 16, 2009 by boders

oh Lovely Allen - shivers up my spine everytime...

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Posted on Dec 16, 2009 by cathyort

Lovely Allen.

>swooning<

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@TheRadioHead @Curls @MoniSki @boders

Posted on Dec 16, 2009 by mattyjames2001

I have to admit, I was in a funk there for a while too, around March. There was no shows in the near future, I wasn't really digging any of the artists on the cbc, and I was sort of wrestling with the idea that rock and roll really was dead....

Then I picked up Japandroids - Post Nothing, on a whim, and it changed my life (at the time). Rock and roll isn't dead, it was hiding in East Vancouver.

It was right around then that I started to get into Fucked Up. Then I had a random chance to co host. Then the Hold Steady announced a Canadian tour. Between those 4 things, I started to get excited in Rock again.

when I get excited about something, I jump head first into it, so I've been on a real musical binge the last few months, picking up records and going to shows and just tuning into R3 whenever I can. I keep "meeting" amazing people on the blog who recommend new things for me to check out all the time, so I can't really see myself being in a funk again anytime soon.

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Posted on Dec 16, 2009 by cathyort

My whole year has been one great musical moment after another thanks to the R3.

And I'm not just saying that.

Well, I guess I AM saying it.

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Posted on Dec 16, 2009 by cathyort

Seeing Elliott Brood with Russ (CDNz1) AND meeting Casey AND getting an Ortonville shout out is up there too.

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Posted on Dec 16, 2009 by I Hate Tacos

Grant has the Sloan story all wrong. He must be getting his information from Gloria Allred's office...

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Posted on Dec 16, 2009 by cathyort

Oh yeah, and co-hosting too.

Okay, I'm done. That's all.

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@ all of you lovely bloggers

Posted on Dec 16, 2009 by MoniSki

I'm sending you all a vitual hug :) .... I don't know how to do that... but just imagine it ... oh and lots of smiles :)

Music is a wonderful thing, and the fact that we can all come onto r3 and share all of our thoughts and feelings about it is a beautiful thing.

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Brood 2009

Posted on Dec 16, 2009 by dood

When I look back on 2009 everything that comes to mind revolves around Elliott Brood. I saw them a few times in Vancouver this year and every show blew my mind (e.g., Juno Fest at the Biltmore). I still think they should have won the Bucky for best live act. Who else gives a crowd cookie sheets to bang on to the music! Plus Mountain Meadows is a stellar album.

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Posted on Dec 16, 2009 by I Hate Tacos

PEI doesn't want you

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Posted on Dec 16, 2009 by I Hate Tacos

If Gentleman Reg quits music before December 31, 2009 and returns to his roots as a hardcore jogger, that'll be my musical highlight of 2009...

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Posted on Dec 16, 2009 by Lamassu!

sled island it calgary. seeing holy f**k and discovering christian hansen and the autistics made it an amazing week!

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@i hate tacos

Posted on Dec 16, 2009 by mynameismoe

pei doesn't want who..?

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Posted on Dec 16, 2009 by ryanmaksymic

Not TONS of stupendous musical extravaganzas happening daily in ol' Edmonton...

BUT the one outstanding show of the year that comes to mind? - Bell Orchestre & The Acorn @ MacDougall Church

Everyone reeeaally should see Bell Orchestre at least once in their life

Great stuff

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@dawnh & @boders

Posted on Dec 16, 2009 by phogtom

dawnh...your Twitter stream is pretty slick yourself! Always beding my ear to new happenings. And I'm jealous of anyone who's seen The Cons...as I have yet to do so...lame, I know.

@boders - My idea is at http://tinyurl.com/y9nkhvt - where I ask OTHER venues to start scheduling live streams...as it is relatively cheap to expand their profile...the bands' profile that are playing the venue, and it's just better to expand the opportunity to see more bands playing in more venues. Exposure, visibility expands our idea of what we have access to, and what kind of incredible talent this country is producing.

I want to start projecting OTHER VENUES' and bands' live streams on the Phog Lounge big screen when I don't have any bands that night.

On a Wednesday night, do you want to stay at home and watch a live stream of your favourite band on computer speakers? Or would you go to your favourite haunt and invite some pals who love the live-streaming bands, and have some beer/food/laughs, while hearing a live show through the sound system, and watching a less-than-perfect image on a big screen?

When I finally get some takers, there are a few that have responded to me, I will be scheduling these live-stream-projections on the Phog website as I would any other show...

I think it'll catch on here in Windsor.

I also think it depends on where you live...whether this would work in your favourite venue or not.

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@those who weren't on R3 earlier today

Posted on Dec 16, 2009 by boders

and not on r3 or the blog for Craig's show, the 20000 artist mark at Radio3 has been passed and it was announced this morning. Justin Sloan Yip is the lucky artist who will get some session recording time at CBC R3. gregory.paradis discovered that the mark was passed over the weekend through awesome graphing powers and tb3 introduced graphjam to those who love visual data

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@boders

Posted on Dec 16, 2009 by mynameismoe

i am resisting the temptation to click that link.

so far so good...

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Posted on Dec 16, 2009 by I Hate Tacos

Who is "F*cked Up"?

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@phogtom

Posted on Dec 16, 2009 by boders

Love the idea. Await hearing updates on this.

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Posted on Dec 16, 2009 by I Hate Tacos

Why would somebody think it would be funny to have Sesame Street characters swear? Are you sick?

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@mnim

Posted on Dec 16, 2009 by boders

IHT seems to be a flamer for some odd reason...just ignore..we all know that EVERY area of Canada wants Grant Lawrence to visit...

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Posted on Dec 16, 2009 by krib

well, musically, especially LIVE musically, I get out to very little ('til the kids are big enough to leave them alone). So, for a couple of years now it's been Ness Creek.

This year, I got to see Carolyn Mark play on Saturday, and then the Tom Fun Orchestra closed things on Saturday night. Definitely a highlight for me.

Then, just to top it off, members of Tom Fun were kicking around the next morning at a workshop, so I got to talk to them. They were looking only slightly worse for wear - I don't think they'd actually slept the night before. They were having a great time.

Ness Creek's pretty wild, because when the main stage closes, an after hours one opens, which appears to be just a bit quieter so people in the "family" camp ground can sleep. It, along with the drumming circle in a different area of the grounds, goes until about 5:00 AM (I think. I'm too old to last that late these days)

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@boders

Posted on Dec 16, 2009 by mynameismoe

yeah realized that 5 seconds too late. ah well.

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@Grant

Posted on Dec 16, 2009 by AlexOfAnders

I missed Grant's story on what happened at the Sloan concert, can anyone give me a summary?

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@blog

Posted on Dec 16, 2009 by boders

And my recap of Craig's thread was a suggestion by someone else from earlier on in it that perhaps CBC interns could recap threads. until that time comes I'll try to do this if i'm in a thread for most of it (everyone should feel free to do this if so inclined though)

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Posted on Dec 16, 2009 by Babs46

God I love this Bend Sinister song.

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@Alex

Posted on Dec 16, 2009 by boders

hahah..I missed it too! And after Grant @'d us that he'd be sharing that story soon...darn work obligations..

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Posted on Dec 16, 2009 by I Hate Tacos

The story is false

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Posted on Dec 16, 2009 by I Hate Tacos

Is it Bert telling Cookie Monster to shut up, Cookie Monster telling Bert to shut up or a third party telling both of them to shut up? I don't get it.

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@I Hate Tacos

Posted on Dec 16, 2009 by Grant Lawrence

What story is false? The Sloan story which I haven't told yet? And when it comes to swearing Sesame Street characters, "Avenue Q" (broadway show) does it too - hilarious.

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Buckies

Posted on Dec 16, 2009 by krib

hey, I got everything except the ones that weren't actually broadcast. I don't really want to have to listen to the podcast to hear the others. who won best video? anyone? anyone? (anyone remember Ferris Bueller's Day Off?)

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Posted on Dec 16, 2009 by cathyort

I want a t-shirt with Moe's profile pic on it.

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dear krib

Posted on Dec 16, 2009 by boders

Hey Rosetta! won best video. Couer de Pirate was sexiest musician. The Dudes won for best non-gig video

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Posted on Dec 16, 2009 by I Hate Tacos

Yeah, that story is false. Or is it Sesame Street telling Grant to shut up?

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@krib

Posted on Dec 16, 2009 by Absotively

The rest were announced in an R3TV episode. I haven't watched it, so I can't help you.

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@krib

Posted on Dec 16, 2009 by mynameismoe

i high five your ferris reference. every time someone says anything remotely like "anyone..? anyone..?" i hear it via that movie.

also, do you mean in the buckys? i think hey rosetta won best video.

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Grant -

Posted on Dec 16, 2009 by mcfflyer

I just got back from our staff's group Christmas lunch and have yet to read down the post. But I just wanted to say this from the photo on your blog today:

Ick, ick, ick, ick.

No doubt compounded by the surprise factor!

Lee Hower - Sacramento

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Posted on Dec 16, 2009 by krib

yeah, that's what I meant. I wasn't sure how to create a plural of "bucky"

I bet the Dudes won "best off-stage performance" (or whatever it was). I thought all of those were pretty good.

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Posted on Dec 16, 2009 by mynameismoe

boders is clearly much faster than i am.

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Posted on Dec 16, 2009 by BCrouch

My favorite musical moments every year are at SXSW. Highlights this year include MSTRKRFT causing a riot which the cops had to come and shut down. Also, I wasn't there for this but didn't Sebastien Grainger get arrested for throwing his guitar at a SXSW voluteer? Grant, you were there, weren't you? Care to describe what happened? Those guys from DFA are crazy.

I hope you and the cbc3 team are coming back in March.

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wow!

Posted on Dec 16, 2009 by boders

a "That is incorrect" to Grant...don't hear that when it comes to Canadian music trivia very often...

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@krib

Posted on Dec 16, 2009 by mynameismoe

i didn't even notice your message title. that wasn't meant to be rude. oops!

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To Some it Comes Easy

Posted on Dec 16, 2009 by boders

one of my favourite songs of the past year forsure

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Posted on Dec 16, 2009 by I Hate Tacos

Wait, is this show live or pre-recorded?

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@boders

Posted on Dec 16, 2009 by Grant Lawrence

I blew the Hidden Cameras...

... trivia!

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@I Hate Tacos

Posted on Dec 16, 2009 by AlexOfAnders

What Sloan story were you talking that Grant had all wrong?

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Posted on Dec 16, 2009 by tagish156

With the amount of rain falling in Victoria right now I'm surprised that there is any left for Vancouver. Also glad I live on the fourth floor.

Music Moment #2, getting my R3 Scarf and meeting you, Grant, at the Dawson City Music Fest this year. Definitely my best DCMF yet, although the year I broke someone's deck is a close second.

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Posted on Dec 16, 2009 by I Hate Tacos

This show certainly blows...

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Posted on Dec 16, 2009 by mynameismoe

what was the sloan story (someone being removed from the show..)? or is it somewhere in the over 100 comments? i am trying to make supper and am slightly distracted... sorry if it's already been mentioned.. i was away from the computer when grant was talking about it.

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@ i hate tacos

Posted on Dec 16, 2009 by MoniSki

you seem like such an interesting and enlightening person, please share more of your thoughts and stories. I am intriuged to hear more of your wisdom.

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I LIKE tacos

Posted on Dec 16, 2009 by Grant Lawrence

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@mynameismoe

Posted on Dec 16, 2009 by AlexOfAnders

Grant's going to explain why Chris had a couple guys tossed from the crowd, he hasn't gotten to it yet. I was there but not in the same part of the crowd as the guys who got chucked.

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@I hate tacos

Posted on Dec 16, 2009 by Absotively

Maybe we should address the root of your problems here. It seems to me like you're bitter for some reason. Perhaps a taco-related reason?

Why do you hate tacos?

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@aOFa

Posted on Dec 16, 2009 by mynameismoe

ha! ok. i was positive i missed it! thanks for clarifying that for me.

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@ Grant

Posted on Dec 16, 2009 by MoniSki

hard shell or soft?

I prefer burritos

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2 music moments for me

Posted on Dec 16, 2009 by Babs46

1. The day I found out Elliott Brood was in the final 5 for the Polaris Prize and then seeing my kid performing at the Polaris Gala with some of the best musicians this country has to offer. What a thrill.

2. Winning an R3 toque from Grant.

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@boders [83]

Posted on Dec 16, 2009 by gregory.paradis

Thanks for the props! My "awesome graphing powers" go largely unrecognized.

Here is link to one of my most absurd (beautiful?) graphing accomplishment: a 7000-page (WARNING: 27 Mb) PDF file compiled from a LaTeX document that was automatically generated by a Python script.

I should be graphing stuff instead of blogging...

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dear boders

Posted on Dec 16, 2009 by krib

hey, you're catching on! I like it - see? it's much classier than that @ thing.

Coeur de Pirate? I could see that. I bought it a couple of weeks ago. It's pretty cool. Very French and moody sounding.

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Posted on Dec 16, 2009 by I Hate Tacos

What exactly does "intriuged" mean?

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I'll agree with Grant's aside in story number 5

Posted on Dec 16, 2009 by boders

how does Reconstruction Site not make a list like that?

Babs46 #2 moment yesterday! Hooray! remember, a pic of you in your toque is a requirement, otherwise Lee Hower snatches it from you somehow (he's the fan of the year, trust me, he has powers you don't know about)

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Posted on Dec 16, 2009 by krib

I remember when my younger brother and I were at home alone for supper one night (I think I was probably at the end of high school or early in Uni), we at an entire 12-pack of hard-shell tacos between us (with the fillings and stuff, of course, we didn't just eat the taco shells).

The thought of it now makes me kinda sick to my stomach

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oops

Posted on Dec 16, 2009 by krib

Oops! that should say "ate" not "at"

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Dudes........OUCH

Posted on Dec 16, 2009 by Babs46

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perhaps

Posted on Dec 16, 2009 by boders

I hate tacos was eating a hard shelled one and stabbed the roof of his mouth with a sharp piece of tortilla...can't think of any other reasons..

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@boders

Posted on Dec 16, 2009 by Babs46

I'll do my best....don't want to tangle with Lee. I might hurt him. :o)

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dear Grant, don't sell yourself short,

Posted on Dec 16, 2009 by boders

EVER! Part of the #2 moment was winning it from YOU!

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Posted on Dec 16, 2009 by tagish156

I always cut the roof of my mouth with hard tacos. Although nachos and toast has been known to do the same thing, crunchy pizza too. The roof of my mouth is the weekest part of my body, thankfully it has much protection.

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Posted on Dec 16, 2009 by Colin Medley

Hold on, you're giving away CBC Radio 3 toques?

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@Colin Medley

Posted on Dec 16, 2009 by Grant Lawrence

you are SO out of it!!!

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Posted on Dec 16, 2009 by mynameismoe

that's pretty cool that chris was watching out for the crowd like that. people who push just for the sake of pushing make me want to punch them in the throat (not really, i just wish they weren't there..)

although, as for the t-shirt comment.. i am wearing a matt good t-shirt today... :(

please don't kick me off the blog..

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@boders, taco-hater

Posted on Dec 16, 2009 by Absotively

That makes sense. I was thinking that hatred was a rather strong emotion for a food. I mean, there are foods I strongly dislike, but I don't think I could work up enough energy to actually hate them. But I suppose if I were injured badly enough by a food, I might hate it.

I Hate Tacos, I hope your mouth feels better soon.

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@I hate Tacos

Posted on Dec 16, 2009 by Babs46

If Benoit were here he could explain it to you as well as give you the correct spelling.

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I guess I never commented on the poll

Posted on Dec 16, 2009 by AlexOfAnders

I'm terrible at these "best" thing but up there would definitely be meeting and getting to know all the R3 people (staff and commenters) better and meeting them in person. It's been awesome. Also, doing interviews and covering festivals for NxEW is a definite high light, had great talks with Dan Mangan and Language-Arts.

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@absotively

Posted on Dec 16, 2009 by mynameismoe

i hate onions. there's no two ways about it.

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@MNIM

Posted on Dec 16, 2009 by boders

don't worry, you're good. I had a MGB shirt for the longest time that I bought at Value Village, it was a great find...I wore it out though..I think alot of people find him to be personally grating, and I can see where they are coming from, but I've always enjoyed his stuff

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@boders and @Babs46

Posted on Dec 16, 2009 by mcfflyer

Holy smokes. Now its you two. This morning it was tb3 and MikeV. Hmmmm.

Your toque is safe from me, babs. I will not use the powers bestowed by CBC Radio3 on you. Promise.

BTW, my musical event of the year was visiting Vancouver and the Radio3 studios. Damn terrific time.

Lee

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Maybe I hate tacos

Posted on Dec 16, 2009 by tagish156

Is Matthew Good!

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Posted on Dec 16, 2009 by I Hate Tacos

What a farce. That's not what happened at all. Talk to Paul Mokeski. He filmed the whole thing...

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@absotively

Posted on Dec 16, 2009 by mynameismoe

yeah that's where i got mine. it's a perfect fit, i couldn't resist!

i don't follow his political stuff, but enjoy his music.

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@boders

Posted on Dec 16, 2009 by Babs46

You are absolutely correct about Grant. Seriously.

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Posted on Dec 16, 2009 by mynameismoe

frig sakes. @absotively should have been @boders!!

i need to eat somethng!! can't focus!!

i read the blog backwards and ended at an absolitely comment. :/

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@Lee

Posted on Dec 16, 2009 by Babs46

I appreciate that. This toque is going to become one of my most prized possessions. Perhaps I need to get a life?

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@I Hate Tacos

Posted on Dec 16, 2009 by Grant Lawrence

... but you said the story was false before I even told it! Reporting on news before it happens... hmmm watch Fox News much?

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Dear various,

Posted on Dec 16, 2009 by Absotively

I Hate Tacos, please tell us? Inquiring minds want to know! You could end the speculation right now.

mynameismoe, hatred for food still seems excessive to me. I mean, I very strongly dislike both pickles and olives, but I don't hate them.

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Posted on Dec 16, 2009 by I Hate Tacos

Is your show live?

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@absotively

Posted on Dec 16, 2009 by mynameismoe

food can elicit a strong emotional response for me. onions make me really angry. oh man. i'm not even joking. if you don't wash the cutting board well enough, i can still taste them the next time i use it. they are the most vile thing i've ever eaten. well, those and hershey's kisses.

tomatoes just make me sad. i don't like them, but i'll pick them out. i have to pick apart whatever i'm eating and that makes me sad..

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Posted on Dec 16, 2009 by I Hate Tacos

Pete Maravich reported on the story long before Grant after seeing Mokeski's footage.

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Posted on Dec 16, 2009 by I Hate Tacos

I'm an adult. I don't discuss my emotions on the internet.

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Posted on Dec 16, 2009 by I Hate Tacos

Paul Haarhuis also wrote about it on his blog...

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Posted on Dec 16, 2009 by I Hate Tacos

No More Lobs blog...

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Dear same people as last comment,

Posted on Dec 16, 2009 by Absotively

mnim, fair enough. I don't understand, but it's your food hatred! That is, I don't understand about the onions, not the hershey's kisses. I've been known to eat hershey's kisses, but I don't think I've ever claimed that they're good chocolate. I don't understand the people who think hershey makes good chocolate.

I Hate Tacos, also fair enough. But I do hope you can find the strength to not let your (presumably justified) taco-hatred colour all of your interactions with total strangers on the internet.

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Posted on Dec 16, 2009 by I Hate Tacos

I'm getting help about my taco hatred. Actually, today's show was great. I'm having a great time just like Mike the punk in Private Resort...

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Posted on Dec 16, 2009 by I Hate Tacos

I have no idea if the story is true or false. Neither do NBA greats Paul Mokeski and Pete Maravish or tennis great Paul Haarhuis.

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@I Hate Tacos

Posted on Dec 16, 2009 by Grant Lawrence

Yes, the show is live every day for three hours... welcome! Ironically I'm off to have a taco for lunch!

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re: Live on CBC Radio 3 w/ Grant Lawrence: Best Musical Moments of 2009 w/ Tegan Quin, F*cked Up, Gentleman Reg, Jim Bryson, Bend Sinister

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re: Live on CBC Radio 3 w/ Grant Lawrence: Best Musical Moments of 2009 w/ Tegan Quin, F*cked Up, Gentleman Reg, Jim Bryson, Bend Sinister

re: Live on CBC Radio 3 w/ Grant Lawrence: Best Musical Moments of 2009 w/ Tegan Quin, F*cked Up, Gentleman Reg, Jim Bryson, Bend Sinister

re: Live on CBC Radio 3 w/ Grant Lawrence: Best Musical Moments of 2009 w/ Tegan Quin, F*cked Up, Gentleman Reg, Jim Bryson, Bend Sinister

re: Live on CBC Radio 3 w/ Grant Lawrence: Best Musical Moments of 2009 w/ Tegan Quin, F*cked Up, Gentleman Reg, Jim Bryson, Bend Sinister

re: Live on CBC Radio 3 w/ Grant Lawrence: Best Musical Moments of 2009 w/ Tegan Quin, F*cked Up, Gentleman Reg, Jim Bryson, Bend Sinister

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re: Live on CBC Radio 3 w/ Grant Lawrence: Best Musical Moments of 2009 w/ Tegan Quin, F*cked Up, Gentleman Reg, Jim Bryson, Bend Sinister

re: Live on CBC Radio 3 w/ Grant Lawrence: Best Musical Moments of 2009 w/ Tegan Quin, F*cked Up, Gentleman Reg, Jim Bryson, Bend Sinister

re: Live on CBC Radio 3 w/ Grant Lawrence: Best Musical Moments of 2009 w/ Tegan Quin, F*cked Up, Gentleman Reg, Jim Bryson, Bend Sinister

re: Live on CBC Radio 3 w/ Grant Lawrence: Best Musical Moments of 2009 w/ Tegan Quin, F*cked Up, Gentleman Reg, Jim Bryson, Bend Sinister

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@Grant

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No means . . . jesus f'n friggin' fack!

Jim Bryson Sunday at the Sheep

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other big 2009 moments:

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@twisted maple

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@the R3 big dogs

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@lsv2

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@boders

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@mattyjames2001

my most memorable moment in music...

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My musical moment was last night.

@ Moniski

@MoniSki

@Martin

Sloan!

best musical moment #2

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@mynameismoe

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@boders (and everyone else!!)

@boders @alexofanders

another thing Grant.... Hillside....

@boders (again)

moments

@mynameismoe

*yawns*

racoons

@Moniski

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Other High Points

coming back to R3

@grant

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@1WackyCanuck

@TheRadioHead @Curls @MoniSki

@Bend Sinister

wait...

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Tom from Phog is awesome

I had to step away from my comp for awhile

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@TheRadioHead @Curls @MoniSki @boders

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