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Notes From The Underground

21 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 months ago -

Notes From The Underground is a music-adjacent exploration featuring interviews with individuals working with and in music who are not musicians. Join an all-start cast of CFUV volunteers as they discover the breadth of musics impact.

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Episodes

Richie Furay: Keep on Believin' (Tom Kitts interview)

September 15, 2023 18:46 - 34 minutes - 34.2 MB

Thomas M. Kitts (professor/author) talks to Jim (Blues in the Morning) about Richie Furay’s life and music, his upbringing, his musical career, and his Christianity. Kitts argues that although Furay never attained the level of stardom of many of his bandmates, he is a pivotal figure in American popular music.

Jukebox Stephen (on Notes from the Underground)

September 11, 2023 22:00 - 59 minutes - 80.8 MB

Host Chris interviews Stephen, who has a collection of vintage jukeboxes. Stephen eagerly shares his knowledge about his jukeboxes and the many songs that will be played. 

Josh's Journey

October 03, 2022 21:28 - 20 minutes - 23.5 MB

Josh speaks to us about music and how it helped him recover from a life-threatening brain injury. He is a young man, no stranger to hardship, who is determined to nurture a healthy, meaningful and positive life for himself.  https://vbis.ca/   https://vams.org/    https://www.sickkids.ca/   

Music and Seniors

September 22, 2022 23:01 - 56 minutes - 63.5 MB

Beckley Farm Lodge is a seniors' home in Victoria Canada. It has a remarkable music program that has embraced its residents who, even in old age, are eager and enthusiastic participants! In this episode we find out what makes it so exciting and rewarding. James and George are Chris' guests for this one hour interview. James is the Activity Coordinator at Beckley Farm Lodge, and George is, at 89 years old, one of the participants. This show is full of energy as well as some very refl...

India Dance with Khushi Harmilapi

August 31, 2022 21:52 - 20 minutes - 17.4 MB

Khushi takes us on a musical and personal journey of dance from her childhood in classical Indian dance to the excitement of performing live before appreciative audiences.

Eric Alper, Music Publisist

August 31, 2022 21:52 - 30 minutes - 28.7 MB

Eric Alper is a well known music publisist, a veteran in his field. Over the years he has collaborated with many up and coming performers as well as an amazing group of very well established musicians. His insights into the Canadian music scene are a treasure to listen to.

Eric Alper, Music Publicist

August 31, 2022 21:52 - 30 minutes - 28.7 MB

Eric Alper is a well known music publisist, a veteran in his field. Over the years he has collaborated with many up and coming performers as well as an amazing group of very well established musicians. His insights into the Canadian music scene are a treasure to listen to.

The Victoria Paper Shaper

August 31, 2022 21:52 - 21 minutes - 22.7 MB

Ever enthusiastic and energetic, Adrienne Hughes, the 'Victoria Paper Shaper' shares her tips and tricks to design and create your own homemade greeting cards. Even though this discussion is on the radio, with no back-up visuals, your imagination will be stimulated because Adrienne makes it so easy to visualize. Get ready to dig out your scissors, glue and fancy paper!

Extended Space Theatre

March 24, 2022 21:00 - 46 minutes - 26 MB

Notes from the Underground is an occasional show on CFUV (101.9 fm/cfuv.ca) that pops up from time to time. We interview people who may not necessarily be musicians themselves, however music is important in their lives. Each full one-hour episode is followed up by an edited Notes from the Underground podcast. If you’d like to know more about this episode of Notes from the Underground please contact Dana at [email protected] Extended Space Theatre website: https://www....

Tom Kitts on Music Academia

January 29, 2022 19:06 - 35 minutes - 48.9 MB

Professor Tom Kitts is from St. John’s University in New York. He is the editor of two academic music journals as well as having authored three academic biographies (Ray Davies/Kinks, John Fogerty/CCR and Richie Furay/Buffalo Springfield).    Notes from the Underground is an occasional show on CFUV (101.9 fm/cfuv.ca) that pops up from time to time. We interview people who may not necessarily be musicians themselves, however music is important in their lives. Each full one-hour ep...

The Odd Squad

December 21, 2021 23:38 - 26 minutes - 61.8 MB

The Odd Squad Productions Society is a charitable organization in Vancouver comprised of serving and retired police officers, volunteers, and is recognized as an international leader in the field of drug and gang education for youth. Odd Squad members strive to help guide today’s youth through the difficult personal and social issues such as drug usage and addiction, gang recruitment and involvement with their unique reality-based educational programs. Hosts: Jim (Blues in the Mor...

Susan Kerr on Photography

October 29, 2021 22:00 - 19 minutes - 44.8 MB

Susan Kerr shares memorable stories of her life as a professional photographer capturing dynamic images both of rock star musicians and of horses. Host: Jim (CFUV 101.9 fm Blues in the Morning)  Guest: Susan Kerr (Photographer) -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Show notes: Susan Kerr photographs   Notes from the Underground is an occasional show on CFUV (101.9 fm/cfuv.ca) that pops up from time to time. We interview people who may n...

Graeme Wyman on the Vancouver Adaptive Music Society (VAMS)

September 23, 2021 22:00 - 28 minutes - 39 MB

The Vancouver Adapted Music Society, or ‘VAMS’ is a society that supports people with disabilities and also provides links to other musicians, music equipment and places to play.  VAMS is a creative hub for disabled musicians and an outlet for self-expression. Host: Chris (CFUV 101.9 fm All Systems Go)  Guest: Graeme Wyman (VAMS Program Manager) -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Show notes: Vancouver Adapted Music Society contact. Jo...

Supriya Crocker on Music Therapy

September 13, 2021 18:52 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MB

In this episode: Supriya Crocker our music therapist from Victoria. 𝑀𝓊𝓈𝒾𝒸 𝓉𝒽𝑒𝓇𝒶𝓅𝓎 is a way to deal with trauma, improve mental health, and enhance the talents of neurodiverse folks. In this show, we learn from Supriya Crocker how she became a music therapist, what she does with her clients and how music therapy can bring joy and vitality to the lives of the people who engage with it. Notes from the Underground is an occasional show on CFUV (101.9 fm/cfuv.ca) that pops up from time ...

Reid Hudson on May Blitz

August 12, 2021 22:00 - 35 minutes - 49.1 MB

Entertainment writer, Adrian Chamberlain, interviews local musician Reid Hudson who was the bass guitarist for the late 60s and early 70s legendary psychedelic British rock band, May Blitz. Host: Adrian Chamberlain  Guest: Reid Hudson -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Show notes: About May Blitz. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Notes from the Underground is an occasional show on CFUV (101.9 ...

Andrew Cartmel on The Vinyl Detective

July 22, 2021 22:00 - 38 minutes - 52.4 MB

Andrew Cartmel, author of The Vinyl Detective series, talks to Jim about his mystery series involving rare LPs and a pair of beloved cats. Host: Jim (Blues in the Morning) Guest: Andrew Cartmel -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Show notes: About British author Andrew Cartmel Notes from the Underground is an occasional show on CFUV (101.9 fm/cfuv.ca) that pops up from time to time. We interview people who may not necessarily be musici...

Marcus Pollard on Harpo's Nightclub

June 24, 2021 20:00 - 34 minutes - 78.5 MB

Harpo's was THE place to see live music for a chapter of Victoria's history.  Victoria Times Colonist entertainment writer, Adrian Chamberlain, speaks with guest Marcus Pollard - booker/promoter of Harpo's, who takes us on a nostalgic rock and roll trip back in time.  Host: Adrian Chamberlain  Guest: Marcus Pollard -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Notes from the Underground is an occasional show on CFUV (101.9 fm/cfuv.ca) that pops up...

Kostya, Mitya and James on Russian Rock Music

June 09, 2021 21:00 - 14 minutes - 34.3 MB

Tap into the Russian rock music scene with Kostya and Mitya! Russian Rock Music. As it was then…as it is now. Working together in Riga Latvia, four of us spent the evening in a poolhall, enjoying a few beers and talking about Russian rock music. Pull up a barstool and join in! Host: Chris (CFUV 101.9 fm All Systems Go).  Guests: Kostya and Mitya (from Russia) and James (from Singapore). -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Show notes: Some...

Adrian Chamberlain on Entertainment Writing

May 02, 2021 21:00 - 38 minutes - 53.2 MB

Victoria Times Colonist Entertainment writer Adrian Chamberlain gives the inside scoop on Victoria's arts and theatre scene, sharing tales from his 30+ year career. Host: Chris (CFUV 101.9 fm All Systems Go)  Guest: Adrian Chamberlain (Entertainment Writer) -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Notes from the Underground is an occasional show on CFUV (101.9 fm/cfuv.ca) that pops up from time to time. We interview people who may not necessari...

Holger Peterson on the Blues

March 18, 2021 21:00 - 28 minutes - 65.5 MB

Holger Petersen is a record producer and co-founder of Stony Plain Records. He is also the host of two very popular blues radio shows, both broadcasting out of Canada. Host: Jim (CFUV 101.9 fm Blues in the Morning)  Guest: Holger Peterson -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Show notes: Holger Peterson is the host of: Saturday Night Blues  and Natch’l Blues Stony Plain Records  Notes from the Underground is an occasional show on CFUV (101...

Sandra B. Tooze on Levon Helm

January 25, 2021 19:00 - 27 minutes - 61.9 MB

Sandra B. Tooze is the author of the book ‘Levon, (From down in the Delta to the birth of The Band and beyond)’.  Her discussion with Jim takes us back to the beginnings of Levon Helm’s life, his story as an up and coming drummer and describes his journey through some of the tumultuous years in the world of rock and roll.  Host: Jim (Blues in the Morning)  Guest: Sandra B. Tooze -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Show notes: Levon Helm o...