Strange Grooves Podcast
140 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingThe Strange Grooves podcast goes deep with musicians, vinyl collectors and music lovers about the music they love and what inspires them.
The music we love is the soundtrack to memories, stories, and in many cases, changes the course of our lives and the way we view the world. On Strange Grooves, we dive into life's deep cuts.
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Episodes
Talking UFOs and new records with John Borbely!
May 17, 2023 08:00 - 40 minutes - 46.9 MBWelcome back, Strange Crew! On this episode, we're excited to have John Borbely back on the show! Long-time listeners may remember John from way back in Volume 63! He's an incredible videographer and owner of Camp Bay Media and also the owner of a hella unique record collection, ranging from classic rock to video soundtracks. We chat with John about his recent world travels to Greece and California. He also reveals his upcoming return to the Sunshine State to look for UFOs! We t...
Chillin with the Chillteens!
May 10, 2023 08:00 - 40 minutes - 46.1 MBWelcome back, Strange Crew! In this episode, we bring you our chat with Oscar and Iris of The Chillteens, a psychedelic rock band with a good dash of indie rock and modal jazz. We chat about the band's origins, musical influences, collaborative songwriting process, and the new album that's in the works with Dylan at Shiftwork Studios! We also talk about the Beatles, bands that make us cringe, and so much more on this episode of Strange Grooves! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon...
Show Icks
May 03, 2023 01:21 - 26 minutes - 28.8 MBWelcome back, Strange Crew! On this episode, we fill you in on our FIRST-EVER live recording coming up on May 17 at the Saint John Arts Centre in collaboration with Motherhood and Blessed (Tickets are limited, so grab them now!) We then dive into our recent show experiences and how some of ya'll need to sort yourselves out. We dive into some of our show "Icks" ( and Yays)! Cait almost throwing down, beer-soaked Vans, bathroom sisterhood, and so much more on this episode of Strang...
That time we went Laurel Canyon with Pamela Des Barres
March 26, 2023 08:00 - 35 minutes - 38.3 MBWelcome back, Strange Crew! We're back from Elle Ehhhhh and we can't wait to tell you all about our trip! We have lots of fun stories to share about the places we visited, the stories surrounding them, and overall just expressing our joy from this trip and opportunity. The biggest highlight? Meeting and hanging out with Miss Pamela Des Barres after us both reading her books and reading about these places all our lives was a full-circle moment. We tell you all about our experience o...
Insane in the Brain
February 23, 2023 08:00 - 28 minutes - 27.7 MBThis week we talk about mental health, sad songs, happy songs, Oasis, Matchbox 2, and more on this episode of Strange Grooves! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Checking our Saint John Privilege with Julia Wright
January 25, 2023 08:00 - 41 minutes - 41 MBIn this week's episode, we're talking to Julia Wright, who you may know from CBC Information Morning Saint John. But many also know her as a lifelong Johner and an avid music lover beyond words. We talk about early Saint John shows at the Deep End, Studio 112; how shows are evolving and how important all ages show are. We also chat about some Saint John Tea, growing up but also not, punk rock, and SO much more on this episode of Strange Grooves! ★ Support this podcast on Patreo...
Music NB (506) Series: Reade Gauvin & Amber Walls
January 22, 2023 08:00 - 26 minutes - 30.5 MBOn the FINAL edition of our super special Music NB series, we bring you our conversation with Reade Gauvin & Amber Walls! Reade is a jazz/folk singer-songwriter hailing from Moncton, New Brunswick, whose songwriting style is eclectic, just like her taste in music! Amber is a country artist from Blackville, New Brunswick, who, in recent years, harnessed her passion for singing, drawing influence from songwriters such as Ashley McBryde, Taylor Swift, and HARDY. We chat with the two...
A Hot Mess Holiday Message
December 22, 2022 08:00 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MBHo Ho Ho, Strange Crew. In this episode, Cait and Cherise get a little silly and talk about a bunch of random shit, including so cool Strange Grooves news (That's not really random, but actually relevant). We're wishing all our listeners a happy and safe holiday season! We will see you in 2023! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Music NB (506) Series: Maude Sonier
December 11, 2022 08:00 - 21 minutes - 23.5 MBWelcome back, Strange Crew! On the latest edition of our super special Music NB series, we bring you our conversation with Maude Sonier! Maude is an amazing Francophone singer-songwriter (and ultimate cool girl) hailing from Miramichi, New Brunswick. We chat with Maude about how she first started playing music, her musical influences, her Strange Solitary Sounds and the need to better link New Brunswick French and English music scenes. That and so much more on this special edi...
Josh Bravener of the Hypochondriacs!
December 07, 2022 08:00 - 49 minutes - 45.7 MBWelcome back, Strange Crew! This week we're joined by returning guest (just over 100 episodes later!), Josh Bravener of the Hypochondriacs! We're super excited to have Josh back on the show, it's been long overdue. Like in Volume 16, it's a wide-spanning and interesting conversation covering everything from mental health in music, hospitality on the road, and what's been new with Hypochondriacs. Josh also fills us in on what he's been listening to lately, as well as his review ...
Introducing... Haven Music Hall!
November 30, 2022 08:00 - 39 minutes - 35.8 MBWelcome back, Strange Crew! This week we're thrilled to FINALLY be able to chat about Haven Music Hall, the new music venue opening up in uptown Saint John! The venue is a labour of love by Sidney Foy and Abigail Smith, and after months of teasing the venture, Abby is finally able to sit down with us and talk about it. Haven Music Hall is going to be a game-changer in the Saint John music scene. Abby shares what made her and Sidney decide to go for it, the thought and care they...
Music NB (506) Series: Messe!
November 27, 2022 08:00 - 25 minutes - 32.4 MBWelcome, Strange Crew! On the latest edition of our super special Music NB series, we bring you our conversation with Messe! Messe is a heavy psychedelic/stoner rock 'n' roll band hailing from Northern New Brunswick, and man, you're in for a groovy treat! We chat with the group about how they first got together and dive into their biggest musical influences (they're not hard to pick out!). We also see how the band makes genres like psychedelic/stoner rock their own without fallin...
Music NB (506) Series: Freya Milliken & Samuel Bourgeois
November 20, 2022 08:00 - 18 minutes - 21 MBOn the latest edition of our super special Music NB series, we bring you our conversation with musical artists Freya Milliken and Samuel Bourgeois! Freya is a multitalented musician and singer-songwriter from Dorchester, New Brunswick. Samuel is a Francophone folk/bluegrass musician from Memramcook, New Brunswick. They're both awesome people and artists, and we were so thrilled they took the time out of their busy conference schedules to chat with us! We talk about their musical i...
Our 5th Anniversary Show!
November 16, 2022 07:00 - 32 minutes - 36.1 MBOn this special anniversary episode, we take a walk down memory lane and share some of our favourite memories over the past five years. Also, we tell you all about our birthday party this weekend in Saint John! ;) ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Music NB (506) Series: Sam Hudson
November 13, 2022 20:23 - 22 minutes - 27.3 MBOn the latest edition of our super special Music NB series, we bring you our conversation with Sam Hudson! We give Sam the full Strange Grooves experience, we talk about everything from music influences to favourite concerts, and of course...we ask him THE question. We also talk about what he's up to this fall and how you can stay in the loop with everything he's working on! The Beatles, Queens Of The Stone Age, and so much more on this special edition of Strange Grooves! Be sure...
Botfly's Keegan Goodspeed!
November 09, 2022 14:47 - 37 minutes - 42.4 MBIn this week's episode, we bring you our chat with Keegan Goodspeed of guitarist and vocalist Halifax's Botfly! Keegan joins us via video to chat all things music and lots of other random goodness too! We talk about Botfly's recent shows in New Brunswick at The Capital Complex in Fredericton and what else they've been up to this fall. Keegan talks about the band's current dynamic with their drummer not living in another province. We also dive into his biggest musical influences an...
Music NB (506) Series: Stephen Hero
November 02, 2022 12:31 - 28 minutes - 35.6 MBOn the latest edition of our super special Music NB series, we bring you our conversation with Stephen Hero! If you've been a listener of the show for any amount of time, you know the hip-hop artist is a long-time friend and guest of the show. So, we were super stoked to catch up with him again at Music NB's Conference (506)! We chat about what he's learned from the conference and how such events help New Brunswick artists like him grow their careers in the music industry. We a...
Music NB (506) Series: Eva and Christine of Music NB!
October 26, 2022 07:00 - 19 minutes - 22.7 MBWelcome back, Strange Crew! We've got a special treat for you. We were recently invited by Music NB to come to their annual Conference (506) to interview some incredible New Brunswick artists! We will be releasing those interviews over the course of the next month, but to kick off this awesome series, we wanted to bring you our chat with Christine Dubé and Eva George of Music NB. We chat about the conference and the role it plays, the work Music NB does, and so much more on this...
In the shadows with The Stampeders
October 19, 2022 08:00 - 19 minutes - 28.2 MBIn this episode, we bring you a backstage exclusive with Ronnie King and Kim Burley of the legendary Stampeders! The band that started it all for us. The band was in town to kick off their 50th-anniversary tour, and we got to hang with them and chat tunes and much more after the show! We discuss what this milestone means to them, what it's like touring across the country, memorable road stories over the years, and much more. **This episode was recorded on the fly in a noisy green...
Living on the Edge: Aerosmith recap
September 21, 2022 18:55 - 16 minutes - 18.4 MBThis week we catch you up on what happened when Aerosmith got "back in the saddle again" in Bangor. Huge shoutout to Kool 98 for the tickets! Also, make sure you check out our website for photos and videos from the show! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Talking all things music with Matt Mays!
September 14, 2022 17:50 - 47 minutes - 51.4 MBThis week's episode is a special milestone for us, Strange Crew! We're honoured to have Matt Mays join us for a special, wide-ranging conversation on all things music! We chat about how touring has been this summer, with most venues now having lifted COVID-19 regulations, and how important music is for both physical and emotional well-being. We then dive into Matt's most musical influences and his favourite artists and albums that inspired him and led him on his path. Matt also ...
Baby's first Phish show with Greg and Kaiya Hemmings
September 07, 2022 08:00 - 32 minutes - 35.5 MBIt's a family affair! This week filmmaker Greg Hemmings returns to the show with his daughter Kaiya to talk about their recent father-daughter trip to see Phish! Of course, they fill us in on the show itself and all the silliness that transpired around them in the crowd, including the infamous helium balloon dealers often seen at Phish shows. IYKYK. We also dive into the meaningful bonding and memories that are created by going to shows with your children/parents. Kaiya also sha...
Celebrating 20 Years Since the Birth of Confusion with Grand Theft Bus
August 03, 2022 08:00 - 21 minutes - 22.9 MBWelcome back, Strange Crew! Grand Theft Bus joins us on the show via their rehearsal space in Fredericton in preparation for the upcoming 20th anniversary of their album, Birth Of Confusion, at the Area 506 Concert Series this Friday in Saint John. Get your ticket here! TICKETS ---> tixr.com/e/47640 Grand Theft Bus is an Atlantic Canadian Gem that we all hold close to our hearts. This show isn't just a milestone for the band but also for the fans. We chat with them about this an...
For the Kids Who Love to Rock (with Abigail Smith)
July 27, 2022 09:00 - 32 minutes - 34.5 MBThis week our pal, Abigail Smith returns to the show to chat about Saint John Rock Camp! The week-long free camp for girls, trans, and gender creative youth has campers undergo an intense (but super fun) boot camp where they form a rock group, learn to play instruments, write songs, design merch and more! The camp concludes with a showcase at Saint John's iconic Imperial Theatre. We chat with Smith about how the camp started and how it's a community effort among the city's arts a...
Sad Songs & A Mukbang
July 20, 2022 09:15 - 26 minutes - 28.5 MBYes, we know, we had a bit of another break. Safe to say life continued to keep act'n a fool since we last spoke. But this week, we're back with some vintage snacks! We catch up and chat about the Area 506 Bash on the Bay concerts series and the latest edition of First Listen. Cait then shares some of the music she's been rediscovering since her grandmother's recent passing. This leads to a deeper discussion at some points, there are just some songs you can't listen to. And how s...
We're Alive! Primus, Puppies & Candy, Oh My!
June 22, 2022 09:00 - 29 minutes - 32.3 MBIt's been a while, we know. We're sorry! We came back from Primus and life decided to mess our shit up on all fronts. But we're thrilled to be back behind the mics and are excited to catch you up! We discuss, of course, our trip to Toronto to see Primus. Hear about the amazing VIP experience and the very special souvenirs Cait got (She was the envy ALL the Primus fans). Cherise also shares her updated thoughts on both Primus AND Rush after the experience. Get ready, it may be CONTR...
Batman, Grease and Embarrassing Facts with LOVEOVER
May 11, 2022 09:00 - 48 minutes - 53.1 MBWelcome back Strange Crew! In this episode, we're joined by pop-punk band Love Over to talk about, well, a lot of strange things. But most importantly, about their upcoming (SOLD OUT) show in Saint John and their new album! We chat with the guys about life, their influences, embarrassing facts, Robert Pattinson and more. There's also the return of the popular Strange Grooves segment! That and so much more on this episode of Strange Grooves! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon...
Area 506 2022 with Ray Gracewood
April 27, 2022 08:00 - 39 minutes - 46.9 MBWelcome back, Strange Crew! This week Ray Gracewood joins us again on the show (last time he was on it was like...Volume 7?) to talk everything about the Area 506 Festival this year! We chat about how the festival has evolved over the years, and how last year's festival meant something to a lot of people. Ray gives us the scoop on this year's stellar lineup and we challenge him to a Canadian Music/East Coast version of "This or That?" That and so much more on this episode of Stra...
Bob Dylan lyric trivia with Brent Mason
April 20, 2022 13:44 - 37 minutes - 42.2 MBWelcome back, Strange Crew! This week we're thrilled to have Brent Mason back on the show is talk about this year's Bob Dylan Birthday Bash! For those of you who are not local to Saint John, this event was started by Brent years back and has become a yearly gathering local Dylan fans look forward to every year. This year's event will be taking place at The Imperial Theatre on May 7 and AGAIN in Fredericton on May 24 (on Dylan's actual birthday) for the first time ever! Brent fills...
Getting the led out
April 13, 2022 13:27 - 25 minutes - 27.3 MBWelcome back, Strange Crew! On this episode, we're fresh off a photoshoot and ready to get silly and talk about all the things! We discuss the Classic Albums Live show (which already happened by the time you're listening to this. It was dope). Cherise talks about her nerves about going to her first "big show" post-pandemic restrictions, and we brainstorm about what more "modern" rock albums would be covered by Classic Albums Live in the future. We also chat about the Harvest Jaz...
Chill'n with Dylan the Feline
April 06, 2022 12:23 - 28 minutes - 31.7 MBIn this episode, hang with us as we chat about all things life and tunes. Cherise's cat, Dylan, is here with us, BLESS and we truly hope you enjoy this week's show and his incredible presence and ASMR goodness. We chat about our new merch, Cait's recent experience at a Blue Rodeo show, an update on Mike Myers and much more on this episode of Strange Grooves! GET YOUR LIMITED EDITION KEEP IT STRANGE DYLAN STICKER TODAY. Sign up for our Patreon to secure yours ($10 and up) along wi...
First Listen of Amelia Bailey's infinite playlists
March 23, 2022 12:23 - 26 minutes - 28.9 MBWelcome back, Strange crew! This week, Amelia Bailey joins us this evening to talk about her new zine, First Listen, about new music in 2022, how to curate playlists and what goes into making them, what connected her to music and what she is listening to this week, and more! Check out the first issue of First Listen online now! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Mike Myers is doing just fine
March 03, 2022 17:19 - 21 minutes - 23.9 MBOn this episode we chat about random shit, then also get nerdy about records. Cait shares recent concerns she had about Canadian treasure, Mike Myers. Cherise does a show & Tell of the newest records in her collection, which leads into a wider discussion on each other's music collecting habits, the decisions artists likely face when deciding whether or not to press vinyl and much more! That and more on this episode of Strange Grooves! Did you know you can also watch our episodes...
Show us your picks!
February 09, 2022 14:19 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MBWelcome back, Strange Crew! On this episode, we dive into the world of collecting guitar picks! Guitar picks are a popular show momento bestowed on those of us who make it to the front row...and perhaps catch the guitarist's eye. ;) We dive into Cait's pretty extensive guitar pick collection and the memories behind them. Though she has quite a neat guitar pick collection, she is more passionate about her collection of another show momento: Setlists. We talk about that too. We a...
Back in...40 cm of snow
January 31, 2022 00:47 - 24 minutes - 22.2 MBIn this episode, it is not our typical Wednesday night, it is Saturday! Lockdown just ended, there is a massive storm happening outside so we said what better time to get silly and record and catch up with the crew? In this episode, we discuss some of our HAULiday vinyl. We also talk about what's it's like being neighbours and a concert we (hopefully) we'll be going to see in the spring! (Can you guess)? That and so much more on this episode of Strange Grooves! We're also excite...
HO HO HOliday Episode!
December 24, 2021 16:00 - 11 minutes - 11 MBWelcome Back, Strange Crew for a special holiday episode. We have some pals joining us on the show tonight, it's a quick one, ( That's what she said) but we wanted to record one last episode for 2021! Crazy eh? Thank you to all of you who listen and support our show, we love you for it. Have a safe and strange holiday season! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Eat the rich with Stephen Hero
December 10, 2021 00:40 - 49 minutes - 48.4 MBWelcome back, Strange Crew! We're stoked to have our good pal and talented artist, Stephen Hero return to the show in the newly formed Strange Grooves HQ Studio! Stephen Hero just released his new album Eat The Rich (stream it here) and he joins us to tell us all about it! As usual, we also dive into many other topics such as getting stoned in high school (featuring a cameo from our dear friend and educational assistant, Tara) and how sobriety impacts the performance/show-going e...
Circuit Break This
November 19, 2021 17:53 - 38 minutes - 34.9 MBWe're back, with a new setup and wow, just Owen Wilson WOW. Did you hear that? So smooth! This week we are finally recording after the circuit breaker had been in effect here in Saint John, which prohibited people from hanging out with each other in their homes. On this episode, we chatted about our event last week at Hopscotch, Cherise becoming a Swiftie, Bryan Cranston as Gordon Lightfoot, ( yes you read and heard that right), going to concerts and safe spaces in 2022 and much m...
Caught a vibe.
October 22, 2021 14:46 - 28 minutes - 43.9 MBWelcome back Strange Crew! This week, it's just the two of us. For the first time in a while, we sit down at the mic and shoot the shit! We talk a little bit about the show's new format (we really hope you like hearing us talk because lol). As well as a new setup. We also talk about Tom Petty, whose birthday it was on the day of recording, and how pretty much everyone has a Tom Petty song they love. Also talk about his iconic album Damn the Torpedos, which will be performed b...
Brooke, the Rock 'n' Roll Queen of Thunderstruck!
October 13, 2021 15:07 - 50 minutes - 34.3 MBWe're so excited to bring you our chat with Brooke, owner of Thunderstruck, a custom rock 'n' roll clothing company out of the United States. We've been long-time followers of Brooke and her incredible creations. So when she agreed to join us via Zoom, we were so excited! When Brooke found a KISS Cassette in her father's closet as a kid, she knew her life was never going to be the same. She started a mission to deep dive into all the rock 'n' roll artists she loved and learn ever...
Boogie Down with Naomi Peters (aka DJ NO NO)!
September 16, 2021 21:07 - 19 minutes - 29.5 MBIn this episode we are talking to our fantastic pal and DJ extraordinaire, DJ NO NO, Naomi Peters. We have our 4th birthday coming up on October 1st at the Five and Dime, and Naomi will be playing a disco set! Naomi is a multi-talented artist and photographer and is also an incredible DJ. We chat with her about how she starting her DJ journey and her musical tastes and influences. We also discuss of dance music is underrepresented in local music scenes/coverage and how she hopes t...
Sweet City Women With The Stampeders!
August 06, 2021 12:32 - 1 hour - 49.7 MBWell, would you just look at that? We are sitting here releasing our 100th episode with the band that got this whole project started. The band brought the two of us together and created an out-of-this-world friendship. How freaking cool is this?! Ronnie King and Kim Berly join us on this special anniversary episode. Prepare to laugh, sing, and think back on some great memories! The Stampeders are Canadian music legends and are a rock trio making music for almost sixty years. They...
Hanging with Maestro Fresh Wes!
July 15, 2021 13:31 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MBAlright, Strange Crew, "This jam is amplified, so just glide and let your backbone slide" and welcome to our interview with award-winning musician, producer, actor and author, and now friend, Maestro Fresh Wes! On this week's very special episode, We sit down with Maestro who recently moved to Saint John, at Ethel and Mary's in uptown Saint John. Owner and New Brunswick rapper Stephen Hero also joins us as our guest co-host and boy, he came prepared! Maestro takes us through hi...
Andrew Moore is cool to hang with.
June 10, 2021 16:07 - 59 minutes - 47.7 MBThis week we're joined via Zoom by the amazing Andrew Moore! Moore is a proficient multi-instrumentalist and recording engineer extraordinaire! Starting out playing the piano, he's gone on to complete the Royal Conservatory of Music training and earn a degree in guitar performance from the Los Angeles College of Music. He also discovered a love for music production and recording and attended Musician’s Institute in 2013. Today, he's recording and mixing different projects for b...
[Re]freshening up for the Best of Saint John Music Awards
June 03, 2021 01:57 - 43 minutes - 61.9 MBWelcome back! On this episode, we are joined by two of all our faves, Julia Rodgers and Abigail Smith. They came over to chat about the super rad Best of Saint John Awards Show happening at Imperial Theatre this coming weekend. You can buy tickets and attend with your bubble pals or buy the Livestream to watch at home. The lineup and nominations are incredible including, Doctor Mother Father, Surface Wounds, and Moondrip Collective. We chat about the prep that went into this eve...
Hanging with Hammond River Collective!
May 27, 2021 12:34 - 40 minutes - 57.2 MBWelcome back, Strange Crew! This week we're excited to bring you our chat with the Aaron, Jay and David of Hammond River Collective, a Canadian band serving up that classic rock 'n' roll sound we love! In a chill hangout at Cait's place, the band tells us about their upcoming show at the Imperial Theatre in Saint John with our friends (and former guests) Jamie Comeau and the Crooked Teeth. They also talk about their experience taking part in the theatre's incubator program, and w...
Cruising with Bob in the Beetle
May 13, 2021 14:13 - 43 minutes - 63.2 MBWelcome back, Strange Crew! In this week's episode, Strange Grooves is on the move! Bob Keayes takes us out for a ride in his antique Beetle, named Jude! We cruise around Saint John talking music, including Bob's earliest music experiences, how he got into record collecting (he brought a big pile in the back seat for show & tell!) and how he once wrote a love letter to a crush using lyrics from Fleetwood Mac's Rumours. We love it. Bob also spontaneously calls his cousin, Philip ...
Celebrating Bob Dylan's 80th with Brent Mason
May 06, 2021 01:04 - 50 minutes - 43.7 MBOn this episode, we're joined by returning guest, singer-songwriter Brent Mason! He joins us to talk about his 11th Annual Bob Dylan Birthday Bash being held this Saturday, May 8th at Saint John's Imperial Theatre (and can be streamed from anywhere!) We talk about the history of the event and how it's evolved throughout the years. We also dive into what makes a good Dylan cover and the kinds of fans he attracts. Brent and Cherise also share their favourite Dylan concert memories. T...
Laura Simpson CEO of Side Door
April 29, 2021 23:54 - 42 minutes - 32.9 MBLaura joins us via Zoom from her Halifax Home, also known as a popular house concert venue the "Syrup Factory." We talk about Side Door and how it's adapted throughout the pandemic. We also talk about her experiences in the booming Halifax music scene as a teenager, and how that ultimately led her to start her business. Los Angeles adventures, break dancing kids at Osheaga, Desert Island Discs and so much for on this episode of Strange Grooves! Check Laura's LA playlist and more...
Steve Deangelo, Father of the Legal Cannabis Industry
April 22, 2021 23:17 - 1 hour - 63.7 MBSteve DeAngelo is a globally recognized cannabis leader who was dubbed “the father of the legal industry.” As a lifelong activist, author, educator, investor, and entrepreneur, he has spent more than four decades on the front lines of the cannabis reform movement. For those of you that follow Cait on social media, you may have seen these two hanging out in Saint John, Toronto and California together working on projects and it has been a long time coming that we got Steve on our sh...