Podcasts of THE EARTH LOUNGE
Urban Ecology radio for "Everyday People" Featuring News, Interviews, Kicking Indie Rock-Blues ... BRIAN R DILLON
Podcasts of THE EARTH LOUNGE

THE EARTH LOUNGE urban ecology and indie pop - rock - blues music radio program: EPISODE Listing (January 2007 through July 2009) With 127-episodes broadcast on Montreal's multicultural community station, CINQ FM 102.3 - RADIO CENTREVILLE

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EPISODE LOG for THE EARTH LOUNGE
The Urban Ecology and Lifestyle show for "Everyday People" featuring News, Interviews and kickin' Indie Pop, Rock & Blues! (Ya ... and country; reggae; folk; hip-hop; funk, R&B, jazz fusion ... Indie Eclectic)

Produced and Hosted by BRIAN R DILLON;
-Phone # 514-303-1353;  biz email: brian.r.dillon@theearthlounge.com
-Brian R Dillon is also President & Principal Consultant @ CASHEL DILLON CONSULTING Inc. www.casheldillon.com

Posted by Brian R Dillon at 11/25/2009 8:25 PM

The Earth Lounge (2009-07-11) Program # 127: PROJECT ECOSPHERE, Interview with Eric Ferland (President) giving us the 411 on their upcoming Environment and Green Building Fairs set for Ottawa (Aug.1-2-3) and Brome (Sept. 26-27)

Download | Duration: 00:33:52



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NOTE 2 LISTENERS: Wrapping the 2008-2009 Programming Season with Episode #127 broadcast on Saturday July 11.  8-PLUS weeks of Pilot Programming will commence on Saturday July 18 in the 2:30 pm time slot while I go on Hiatus! The Pilot Program, to be titled"WEB I/O", to be headed up by executive producer Sean Crasto will be focused on community interaction with the web. 

To my listeners, be you 5 or 5000, Thank-you so much for tuning into the live broadcasts or podcasts over the past season.  Hope you enjoyed this season's programming focused on urban ecology's close links to science, leisure sports & fitness, and community groups. Getting our youth to plug-in to nature by being physically active and outdoors while learning ecology issues through science plants the seeds of wiser planet stewardship and daily living. Ditto to my guests for taking the time to give our listeners your valuable 411 and insights. A warm thank-you. Keep it Green and rock on to Indy!
  • Support the troops; the food banks; the blood banks. bees and trees! 
  • Protect  your Partner, Protect your own health ... Practice Safe Sex!
  • Respect the Individual's Right To Privacy ... Quebec Civil Code, Chapter III! 
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Episode # 127: Broadcast on Saturday July 11, 2009 at 2:30 pm (14:30) LIVE from our studio @5212 Blvd. St. Laurent on Montreal's multicultural, multilingual Community Radio station, CINQ FM 102.3, RADIO CENTRE-VILLE www.radiocentreville.com and click on the Podcast Grill for the most recent show episode.

----> The Earth Lounge is Produced & Hosted by Brian R Dillon.
----> email: brian@theearthlounge.com ; phone# 514-303-1353.
----> English programming from Friday @ 10:30 pm thru Saturday @ 4:00 pm.

Photos for Program #127:    

   
  • Eric Ferland @ CINQ FM 102.3 for his interview on Thursday July 9.
  • Green Brick symbolizing Green Building Materials.
  • The Fireworks assault to end the 30th edition of the Montreal International Jazz Festival as i attended the Ben Harper street bash on closing night, Sunday July 12
Synopsis of Program # 127:
  • Interview with ERIC FERLAND, President of GROUPE ECOSPHERE. Eric Ferland is also a municipal councilor for Frelighsburg located East of the Philipsburgh USA frontier crossing. Eric was leader of the Quebec wing of the Green Party and ran as a candidate for the Federal Green Party in the 1990s.
  • Summer fairs, festivals and concerts  are leaning green with carbon neutral strategies and stepped-up recycling programs. Two large Montreal festivals, The Montreal International Jazz Festival and the Osheaga Music Festival are highly proactive in this regards.
  • This weeks G8 conference highlight for ecology would be the announcement that the G8 are in favor of 80% reductions in Green House Gas emissions by 2050. However, the Canadian Prime Minister and Environment Minister made statements at the conference that Canada would be sticking to the previously stated target of a 60-70% reduction in our carbon emissions.  Call me old school math but that leaves Canada 10%-20% short of target. Background story from the National Post on July 9: http://www.nationalpost.com/news/story.html?id=1776109
  • Be that as it may, the 80 % announcement was a positive step leading up to the Copenhagen Conference later in 2009 to craft the next Kyoto Protocol ... Get on board yourself by signing (on-line) the CLIMATE PETITION titled "SEAL THE DEAL" The web link is CLIMATE PETITION, Copenhagen SEAL THE DEAL, UN Climate Change Conference 2009 (crafting the next Kyoto Agreement): http://www.sealthedeal2009.org/petition.asp
Web Sites for Program #127:
PLAYLIST for Program # 127:
  • EPISODE THEME /JINGLE: The Earth Lounge theme track by LIME: "DO YOUR TIME ON THE PLANET"; Extract of NUBULA trailer by ALEX GREY.
  • ELISAPIE ISAAC: "TURN YOUR BACK" (Quebec, Canada) INUK - Indie Pop. Artist profile on MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/elisapieisaac
  • JACKIE WASHINGTON: "Extract from the Festival of Friends 1976" (Hamilton, ON,Canada) Blues - Jazz ... The renown Canadian Jazz and Blues man died recently at the age of 89. His funeral was held this past week in Hamilton, Ontario. MySpace forum: http://forums.myspace.com/t/4535740.aspx?fuseaction=forums.viewthread
  • PETE MOSS BAND: "BOOZE, BABES and BBQs" (Sherbrooke, QC, Canada) Indie Southern Blues Rock ... To summer 2009! To the ladies rephrase the title as "Booze, Boys and BBQs." Artist profile found @ MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/petemoss
OUT & ABOUT:
  • Sunday July 12: Despite Saturday night hustled my fou-funes out for a late morning workout of Jump Rope; Yoga;  Budokon; Cardio Kick Box @ the Peel Basin on a sunny and breezy morning. Worked out until 1:30 abouts. Joined friends @ 365 Volleyball for an afternoon of Beach Volleyball from 2:00 PM ish 'til 6:00 PM ish. Life is good in the sand. A badly needed shower B4 heading down to the Jazz Festival for the closing night of the 30th festival (fermeture de cloiture.) Some Cuban - Latino band (don't ask me who they were but they were good); a traditional Jazz  band; A hot performance (literally) of flame wielding and flame swallowing dancers (ballsy); and the closing set of Ben Harper (Way more chops than our PM Stephen Harper) with kick-ass fireworks all enjoyed with cigars (cigarillos actually, I know, don't nag me 2 quit, My bad. We all are beautiful yet flawed); a few beers and a spicy sausage. Life is good in a city that per capita, has so many fine ladies. Ain't Jazz Fest special? Pooped. Goin' 2 bed 2 recharge. Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.     
  • Saturday July 11: Surprisingly sunny for the morning. Pinch me. Got in a walk and yoga workout in the park B4 getting on with producing episode # 127 of THE EARTH LOUNGE at my home studio. Made it into the radio station for 2:30 pm. Delivered the program. Then we got dished a serious cloud burst with heavy rain hitting Le Plateau and Downtown. The drains runneth over. However, the robins outside my digs were lovin it ... more worms to feast on.
  • Friday July10:  Up early (OK, that was a challenge) to take the car into the garage for an oil change and inspection. Gorgeously sunny day. Got a few buddies to head over to 365 Volleyball in the afternoon where we played 2 x 2 all afternoon. Most excellent. Literally in-line skated with a lady who can do circles around me. On in-line skates vs. the proverbial "skated circles around me." lol ...  awesome. My skating skills are all endurance, zippo twists and tricks. Wrapped the evening with friends enjoying an excellent summer night. 
  • Thursday July 9:  At last, SUMMER shows up. Enjoyed the summer sun and 25Celsius weather. Cycled up to the radio station in the afternoon to snag my interview with Eric Ferland of Groupe Ecosphere. The interview was used for episode # 127 of The Earth Lounge on Saturday July 11. Aye, it doesn't get any better for the traditional 5-7 (happy hour) in Old Montreal.
  • Wednesday July 8: Evening of Beach Volleyball @ 365 Volleyball playing for my team the SOBs. 
  • Tuesday July 7: Seen better weather but squeezed in a cardio kick box workout @ the Peel Basin. 
  • Monday July 6:  Played softball in the CMSS mixed, recreational league atPark LeBer in Point St. Charles. Doubly excellent in that: (1) My team, The KOGNAX, won the game 7-6 hanging on after letting a 6-0 1st inning lead slip away into a nail biter (2) It didn't friggen rain this Monday for a change unlike EVERY previous game we'd played @ Le Ber this season.  Had sufficient time to fit in the Budokon class B4 the softball game @ Zazen Spa.
  • Sunday July 5: Outdoors and luvin it all day. BUDOKON in the park. Down to the Jazz Festival to catch Patrick Watson then Steve Strongman (Blues.)
  • Summer reads: "The Dance of the Lion and the Unicorn ... The secret of conscious relationships" by Mark Waller; "The Natural Guide to Great Sex" by Ellen Kamhi; and "The 150 Healthiest Foods on Earth (so many ? Where have I been eating? us bachelors need input obviously) by Johnny Bowden. 
HIATUS: --->8-PLUS weeks of Pilot Programming will start on Saturday July 18 in the 2:30 pm time slot while I go on Hiatus! Typically I take a 6-8 summer hiatus - break for a pilot program to get an opportunity as we encourage up and coming producers. The Pilot Program, to be titled"WEB I/O", to be headed up by executive producer Sean Casto will be focused on community interaction with the web.

ADDENDUM: ---> At the end of the hiatus period and pilot program run I decided to extend the hiatus as I needed to focus on revenue generating projects during these challenging financial times.  Alas, my cycles were needed full-time on my own company, CASHEL DILLON CONSULTING INC (web site www.casheldillon.com) providing Professional Services in:
  • Solution Consulting comprising Enterprise Software Consulting, Management Consulting and Project Management Consulting for your resource needs in Sales & Marketing and Service Delivery Management. Target markets segments are Enterprise Software service providers and Software End-User firms, Media-Communications organizations and entrepreneurial start-ups in the new, Green Economy. 
  • My Start-Up Line-Of-Business and 2nd thrust is Radio Broadcasting and Communications. Thus being a volunteer radio producer and on-air personality has been an opportunity to gain experience while doing a little thing for the community. All producers and on-air personalities are unpaid volunteers at RADIO CENTRE-VILLE (CINQ FM 102.3)
'Til next we meet darlings! It has been a pleasure to tune into you, as you have tuned into my shows. Namaste!

HUMOROUS ASIDE: LOL, Apparently there have been those who think I'm an actor or a politician or working for some government organization or religious group, but nay, Consulting, be it Management Consulting, Enterprise Application Software Consulting, Information Technology Consulting or Project Management Consulting has been my occupation for the past decade. Gotta feed my dog and pay the bills just like everyone else.  As an entrepreneur, always open to discuss new business opportunities. So NAY, I have NOT been "on-the-payroll" of any other organization or firm since I started by own business in March 2006 which is my sole source of income. And NAY, I've no twin but I do have an older brother who resides outside the Montreal region. lol. Alas, other than sharing blue eyes there is not much of a resemblance actually between us two brothers. 


Keep it lean and green!

Posted by Brian R Dillon at 7/11/2009 3:59 PM

BIO: The EARTH LOUNGE and Producer BRIAN R DILLON

phone: 514-303-1353 and email: brian@theearthlounge.com

Support the Troops, the Food Banks, the Blood Banks, The Bees & Trees!
Love your partner, yourself, the planet ... Practice Safe Sex!
Respect an Individual's Right to Privacy! ... Quebec Civil Code chapter III
CHAPTERIII Quebec Civil Code: RESPECT OF REPUTATION AND PRIVACY:

35.Every person has a right to the respect of his reputation andprivacy.

1) No one may invade the privacy of a person without the consent of the person unless authorized by law. (from 1991, c. 64, a. 35; 2002, c. 19, s. 2.)

 


Program Bio: The Earth Lounge was launched in January 2007 at Radio Centre-Ville, CINQ FM 102.3, a Montreal based multi-cultural, multi-lingual community radio station broadcasting in 7 languages. The concept being to bring Urban Ecology radio to "Everyday People" featuring News, Interviews and Indie Pop/ Rock/ Blues.

RADIO Bio: Joined RADIO CENTRE-VILLE (CINQ FM 102.3) as a volunteer in May 2006. Became a member of the station in 2007. Served as a member of the English Team Programming & Executive Committee in 2008. Currently serving on the Board of Directors for RADIO CENTRE-VILLE (2009-2010) following election @ General Assembly of the station's membership in November 2008.
  • The Earth Lounge (125-plus programs as Producer and Host) The weekly Urban Ecology & Lifestyle radio show for "everyday people" featuring news interviews and kicking Indie Pop-Rock-Blues;
  • Information Packages: News, Weather and Sports (150-plus Info Updates as Coordinator, Producer, Writer, Announcer);
  • Twilite 360 (Producer & Host) An over-night Indie Rock program that featured Indie Rock music  planet wide in an "around the planet" travel format; 
  • Know Your Rights legal show (50-plus shows as Co-Host; 12 shows as fill in Host);
  • The Arts Notebook (40-plus program as Assistant Producer and Technical Producer, 1-show as fill in Host);
  • Wide Awake! Segments on alternative health; seniors; books (40-plus shows as Technical Producer); 
  • Scottish Voice (30-plus shows as Sports Announcer and Technical Producer);
  • Planete Montreal (Segment Contributor in French for Environment);
  • La Godasse (Segment Contributor in French for Montreal et Media and Technical Producer);
  • Have filled in as host for the Flip Side (pretty fly for a white guy!) and Jewish Digest (and I'm a gentile or whatever! Being secular and non-religious gives one great versatility) programs.
  • Competed on 940 MONTREAL's "TALK SHOW IDOL" Contest in fall 2007.
EDUCATION Bio: Graduate of the Montreal Radio and Television School's radio program (June 2006 - Montreal, Quebec); Bachelor of Commerce in MIS and Marketing from the John Molson School of Business  (Concordia University - Montreal, Quebec); Certified PMP Project Manager (PMI Institute); Certificate in Computer Based Information Systems (McGill University - Montreal, Quebec); College Degree (DEC) in MIS ... the 3-year technology program (Champlain Regional College - Lennoxville, Quebec). Courses in Journalism and Public Relations (Continuing Education - Concordia University - Montreal, Quebec)

CAREER Bio: President of CASHEL DILLON CONSULTING INC. www.casheldillon.com launched in March 2006 providing Professional Services in:
  • 1st line of business - Professional Services in Management Consulting, Organizational Project Management (PMP certified by the PMI Institute) and Enterprise Application Software (ERP) Sales & Delivery management. Focused on clients operating Enterprise Business Systems and - or requiring management consulting services. Skilled in service delivery management, portfolio, business development, sales & marketing, project management, contract administration, operations, process redesign,  leadership. Clients have included Sun Microsystems of Canada for end-clients CGI; Telus; IBM for Air Canada.
  • 2nd line of business - (Start-Up) Professional Services in Broadcasting - Media - Communications. My work as a volunteer producer and announcer at RADIO CENTRE-VILLE - CINQ FM 102.3 (community radio) is for experience, not renumeration as it is unpaid, volunteer time for a community organization. Developing pilot productions targeted to commercial radio. Open to contractual opportunities in producing, copy writing, on-air announcing, voice work, promotions, sales & marketing.
  • 3rd line of business - Ever notice how plants grow through the cracks of a crumbling side walk? As an entrepreneurial type "game" for creative opportunities outside my traditional skill areas and career path. Seeking opportunities where I can leverage my life, personal and business skills to plant seeds outside of the 'historical' garden I've toiled in many a year, to seek what's beyond the sunset, around the next curve in the river. Exploring opportunities in the New Green Economy; Professional Service Franchising; Creative Writing; Or any crazy-ass idea you have that combines a good time with good revenue and a good cause - feel. "Good Fit" is the objective.
Formerly engaged at EDS Canada (Managing Consultant; Senior Project Manager; from 1999-2005) where I worked on ERP mandates in Canada (Montreal, Toronto, Saskatchewan) and the USA on a 3-Year L1- WORK VISA (Pennsylvania-Delaware, New York, Illinois, Minnesota, California) for clients and prospects such as Abiti Consolidated, Premiertech, Papier Masson, JD Edwards, National Tobacco, Paperlinx (Australia), Kruger, Tecnum, Aspex Eyewear, Pliant (NY, USA), Andrx (Florida, USA), Celetron (California, USA), Pliant (Macedon, NY, USA), Foamex International (Linwood, PA, USA), Regis Corporation (Minneapolis, MN,USA), DCRE - Government of Saskatchewan, Electrolux. Assignments and roles  in service delivery management, sales development - pre-sales, portfolio, contract administration, business development.

SHL Systemhouse (Project Director; 1999); Cavalier Textile (Director of Information Technology; 1996-1999); Dominion Textile (Manager of Information Technology; Manager of Software Application Development; Project Manager; Systems Analyst; Programmer/ Analyst); Rolls Royce (Senior Programmer); Ingersol Rand (Systems Analyst).

The "NOT" Bio: To clarify a bizarre misunderstanding I'm not nor have ever been an actor or film producer though that is a flattering comment. A grade-6 play was the last time I was  asked to do any acting. Although some days I have to wonder if my life is a reality TV show. LOL; Not a politician. No political aspirations. Never been a member or volunteer for a political party. Never been employed by or paid a cent by any political party or government agency... thus and therefore please stop hassling me about politic ambitions for I have none ... Its far more delicious to follow and satire the folly of politics and politicians is it not? I am in the media AND an independent voter. Thank-you! Now If you wish hire me or engage me for "whatever" gig or mandate most glorious, prospective client, do feel free to call me and I'll be pleased to discuss how I can assist you as a PAID CONSULTANT. Entrepreneurs such as myself are open to new revenue generating opportunities be they legit, legal and you are being forthright.

"Play the game?" No thanks. "You play games; I play sports." - Have a nice day! 

LIFE Bio: Brian currently resides in Old Montreal. Born in the Eastern Townships. The family moved to Montreal when I was pre-school. Grew up in Ville LaSalle during the elementary school years. My family moved back to the Eastern Townships where I attended Alexander Galt High School and Champlain Regional College both in Lennoxville. Returned to Montreal after working a few years in Sherbrooke to pursue university objectives at McGill and Concordia and for career opportunities. 

THE ROOMIE Bio: My roommate is Nina (8-years old) a Black Labrador/ Husky/ Other Breed mutt who came from the SPCA in 2002. Loves her people. But doesn't much like other dogs. Born hunter. Chasing squirrels and smells is what she loves best. Nina is a top notch sprinter, game dog and ball catcher. Nina splits time with me and my older brother and mum down in the Eastern Townships. A good arrangement for all. Works for me when I've needed to travel out of town on business trips or overloaded. We all get to share her high energy personality, loving nature and exploits. The dog gets the bonus of both country and urban life.

CIVIL STATUS Bio: I'm currently single after various adventures and mis-adventures in cohabitation; relationships and dating with the fairer sex. LOL. Never been married, divorced or had children. Have gone the Conjoint (co-habitation) and girlfriend route for periods of my adult years. Relationships have ran from 10-plus days to 10-plus years. Being single is actually pretty cool. Certainly beats being stuck with the wrong mate anyway. "Move on when the love is gone" chirps a popular cellular phone company advertisement. They got that right!  

WORK THE BODY: Sports and physical Activities: include Squash and Racket sports; Beach and Court Volleyball; Softball; Ball Hockey; In-Line Skating; Dog Walking; Ice Skating; Alpine and XCountry Skiing; Bicycling; Gym Classes (Pilates; Cardio Kick Box; Step Aerobics; Yoga; Spinning); Weight Training; Capoiera; Budokon; Tae Bo; Kayaking; Swimming (well dog paddling); Golfing; Lacrosse; Flag-Touch Football; Brook and Lake Fishing; Sailing; Canoing, Hiking; Camping when I'm not being eaten alive by bugs and just about anything that makes you sweat! Whoop-Dahh!

BUILD THE BRAIN: The Grey Matter matters! I enjoy reading books and magazines (detective fiction, history, historical novels, classics, sex & relationships; popular science; philosophy; sci-fi; architecture; men's health & lifestyle); creative writing; blogging; dabbling in poetry writing; comedy, satire on prudes/ the conceited/ the politicians/ the ultra religious and any person or group 2 full of themselves; arts; film; theatre; cafes; radio, dining out; live bands; pubbing & clubbing; watching or attending sporting events; fantasy sports pools, travel; history; wood working and carpentry; home renovations; collected comic books and sports cards as a kid; wine & beer tasting; cigars & port wines; current affairs; cooking (and I'm not half-bad!); ecology; science centers and events, astronomy, ya even astrology for a laugh (I'm a Leo), dancing; gardening and flower growing; poker and card games; board games and getting freaked-out once in a while by sweet surprises.

Posted by Brian R Dillon at 7/11/2009 1:00 PM

The Earth Lounge (2009-07-04) Program # 126: Interview with MARCHE DULUTH's Sabine Alpers, project leader, for the newly launched farmer's market located in the Le Plateau Borough on Laval Ave (Sundays 10am-4pm) The playlist is ALL BLUEGRASS

Download | Duration: 00:34:29

 

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NOTE 2 LISTENERS: Wrapping the 2008-2009 Programming Season with Episode #127 on Saturday July 11 featuring PROJECT ECOSPHERE, a not-for-profit group organizing Eco Fairs for Environment and Green Buildings. Two fairs are set for Ottawa (August 1-2-3) and Brome in the Eastern Townships (September 26-27).
---> 6-weeks of Pilot Programming will start July 18 while I go on Hiatus! Time 4 some Fun in the Sun! Thank-you so much for tuning into the live broadcasts or podcasts.

Episode # 126: Broadcast on Saturday July 4, 2009 at 2:30 pm (14:30) LIVE from our studio @5212 Blvd. St. Laurent on Montreal's multicultural, multilingual Community Radio station, CINQ FM 102.3, Radio Centreville www.radiocentreville.com and click on the Podcast Grill for the most recent show episode.

----> The Earth Loungeis Produced & Hosted by Brian R Dillon.
----> email: brian@theearthlounge.com ; biz phone#  514-905-6278
----> English programming from Friday @ 10:30 pm thru Saturday @ 4:00 pm

Photos for Program #126:    

 


Photos:  
  • FARMER's MARKETS ... eat local!
  • MARCHE DULUTH,  "Wake Up, Eat Local" ... Band playing during the launch day on Sunday June 28. 
  • The Hema-Quebec Blood Donor Clinic @ Fire Station No. 15 in the South-West Borough on Friday July 3 where I made my 18th blood donation.
  • CARIB FEST PARADE ... I had to cut across it to get to the radio station on Saturday July 4. 
Synopsis of Program # 126:
  • Interview with SABINE ALPERS, Project Leader (Charge des Projets) and one of the two co-founders of the local farmer's market launched on June 28, MARCHE DULUTH.
  • The new market opened on Sunday June 28 located at 4265 LAVAL AVENUE in the Le Plateau Borough in the playground of a local school. The new market is located on Laval Ave. between MARIE-ANNE and RACHEL. Running North-South Laval Ave. is 4 streets east of St. Laurent and or a few streets west of St.Denis. The farmer's market will be running through out the summer on Sundays into the month of October. Waddup? Pancake breakfast; Blue Grass Bands and more for the launch day. Follow the SCARE CROWS in the 'hood to find the market. Don't be scared by the scare crows like the Straw Man in the Wizard of OZ for you are on the Yellow Brick Road (or make that Green Brick Road) to fresh, local produce.
Web Sites for Program #126:
PLAYLIST for Program # 126 (100% Indie BLUEGRASS music! All bands lined-up to play @ the MARCHE DULUTH over the coming weeks):
  • EPISODE THEME /JINGLE: The Earth Lounge theme track by LIME: "DO YOUR TIME ONTHE PLANET"; Extract of NUBULA trailer by ALEX GREY.
  • WHISTLE PIGS: "LONG TERM PLAN" (Carbondale, Illinois, USA) Bluegrass ... my USA band choice for July 4. The band is scheduled to perform @ MARCHE DULUTH on Sunday July 19. http://www.myspace.com/whistlepigs
  • CAHOON SALOON "T'A VOIS PARTOUT" (Montreal, QC, Canada) Bluegrass ... scheduled to perform @ MARCHE DULUTH on Sunday July 5. http://www.myspace.com/caloonsaloon
  • GRIFFINTOWN JUG ADDICTS: "SALTY DOG" (Montreal, QC, Canada) Bluegrass ... scheduled to perform @ MARCHE DULUTH on Sunday July 26 ... And if we ever get a taste of "real" summer we'll all get to be simmering, salty dogs! http://www.myspace.com/littleburgundyjugaddicts
  • BONUS TRACK (Podcast Only):  BUD RICE: "WHAT'S TO COME" (Montreal, QC, Canada) Bluegrass ... scheduled to perform @ MARCHE DULUTH on Sunday August 9. http://www.myspace.com/budrice
OUT & ABOUT:
  • Saturday July 4: Up early. Happy J-4 Weekend to friends from the USA. Went for a walk along the Lachine Canal. Did a Yoga stretch or two @ the Peel Basin.Walked over to do my BUDOKON class @ Zazen Spa in Old Montreal in the morning for 10:15 am; Cycled up to the radio station cutting through the CARIBFEST (Caribbean Festival) PARADE running along Rene Levesque Blvd. to meet my guest, Sabine Alpers, of Marche Duluth. During the interview we discussed her new farmer's market project, MARCHE DULUTH, as the topic of episode # 126 of THE EARTH LOUNGE on CINQ FM 102.3. 102.3 (14:30); Ice Cream stop @ KG DELICES Cafe after wards; Cycled home to podcast.
  • Friday July 3:  Looked BLAH again. Scratched planned trip down to the Eastern Townships to pick up my doggy (Nina) staying with my brother and mom. Another day, like when its sunny. Instead, worked from the local Van Houtte Cafe on McGill street from noon- 5:00 pm. Cycled over to the HEMA-QUEBEC Blood Donor Clinic @ FIREHOUSE No. 15 in the South-West Borough to make my 18th blood donation.  Looked like another evening of rain thus weaseled on a plan run down to the jazz Festival to check out the free concerts. Enjoyed a frosty beer, a cigar and watched the Mariners and Red Sox play MLB baseball while blasting rock tunes. Yapped with friends and my mom on the phone.
  • Thursday July 2:  Worked Worked and Worked.
  • Wednesday July 1: CANADA DAY - lots going on in the Old Port plus the Canada Day Parade downtown.  The evening was playing OUTDOOR BEACH VOLLEYBALL league (4 x 4) @ 365 VOLLEYBALL in Griffintown by the Lachine Canal. Playing for my team,the SOBs. Thunder rolled in by our 2nd match but we missed getting drenched.  Ate a burger with a beer while the mosquitoes ate my legs. Was pleased with the move by the NHL Montreal Canadiens on Free Agent Frenzy Day with the acquisition of Brian Gianta (NJ) and Michael Cammalleri (Calgary) as wingers following the trade that brought center Scott Gomez to the Habs from the Rangers. Go Habs Go! We still need a big (as in 6'3", 220 Lbs-plus) knock-em-2-the-ice center or forward but these moves got my thumb-up.
  • Tuesday June 30: Big Jazz Fest launch with STEVIE WONDER playing to hundreds of thousands to kick off the 2009 Montreal International Jazz Fest. I cycled up to the radio station for the 6:30 pm meeting of the Board of Directors for Radio Centreville, CINQ FM 102.3. Naturally, the summer it has been, got rained on on the bicycle ride back to the Stevie Wonder concert. Cut that short to get home and dry and warm. 
  • Monday June 29:  Played softball in the CMSS mixed, recreational league at Park Le Ber in Point St. Charles @ 8:00  pm. Had enuf time to fit in the Budokon class B4 the softball game. Back to playing in wet conditions. It didn't rain much DURING the game but the outfield wasfull of puddles and water logged after non stop rain much of the day. Anyway, we persevered for a 10-7 win.  Our season record up to 4-1. GO KOGNAXE GO!
  • Monday June 29: Caught the Advanced BUDOKON class @ Zazen Spa starting @ 5:45 pm.
  • SundayJune 28: Dropped my Radio Centreville Lottery tickets sold and the proceeds @  the station B4 the 1:00 pm cut-off as the lottery draw was set for 3: 00 pm. Then, checked-out the new MARCHE DULUTH farmer's market on Laval Ave. located in the court yard of a local school between Marie-Anne and Rachel Streets. Picked up some cool items such as Mango Salsa Sauce; Organic Honey; Garlic Paste and more.

Posted by Brian R Dillon at 7/4/2009 4:43 PM

The Earth Lounge (2009-06-27) Program #125: MARCHE DULUTH, a new farmer's market launching Sunday June 28 in the 'hood; Montreal releases Master Plan on Waste management featuring a new ORGANIC Waste Pickup!


Download | Duration: 00:29:41

  click the play button to the above left for a listen of the podcast!

Broadcast on Saturday June 27, 2009 at 2:30 pm (14:30) LIVE from our studio @ 5212 Blvd. St. laurent on Montreal's multicultural, multilingual Community Radio station, CINQ FM 102.3, Radio Centreville www.radiocentreville.comand click on the Podcast Grill for the most recent show episode.

----> The Earth Loungeis Produced & Hosted by Brian R Dillon.
----> email: brian@theearthlounge.com ; biz phone#  514-905-6278
----> English programming from Friday @ 10:30 pm thru Saturday @ 4:00 pm

Photos for Program #125:



Photos:  (1) STM bus @ Salon National de L'Environnement June 20    (2) Montreal Alouettes CFL Exhibitio match @ Percival Molson Stadium on Tuesday June 23   (3) "Sitting by the Dock of the Bay" or hanging out @ the Royal St. Lawrence Yacht Club on Fete St. Jean Wednesday June 24. 

Synopsis of Program # 125:
  • New farmer's market, MARCHE DULUTH, opening on Sunday June 28 located at 4265 LAVAL AVENUE in the Le Plateau Borough. The new market located on Laval Ave. between MARIE-ANNE and RACHEL. Running North-South Laval Ave. is 4 streets east of St. Laurent and or a few streets west of St. Denis. The farmer's market will be running through out the summer on Sundays. Waddup? Pancake breakfast; Blue Grass Bands and more for the launch day. Follow the SCARE CROWS in the 'hood to find the market. Don't bescared by the scare crows like the Straw Man in the Wizard of OZ foryou are on the Yellow Brick Road to fresh, local produce.
  • Montreal unveils new MASTER PLAN for WASTE MANAGEMENT. Can you say 5-year plan? Yeppers. The new twist is a ORGANICS pickup in addition to pickups for RECYCLING and conventional TRASH (but TRASH to be reduced to once / week.)  Should be a great option for those without a compost pile or box. 
Web Sites for Program #125:
PLAYLIST for Program # 125 (Montreal Bands scheduled for Osheaga Festival on August 1-2):
  • EPISODE THEME /JINGLE: The Earth Lounge theme track by LIME: "DO YOUR TIME ON THE PLANET"; Montage from Boris & Natasha from the animated cartoon TV show of decades ago,  ROCKY THE SQUIRREL, a tribute to PLANS that Fail, F-Up, or Go Awry, and once in a Blue Moon surprisingly Work-Out but ... at least you had a plan right?; Extract of NUBULA trailer by ALEX GREY.
  • LANAN ADCOCK: "POWER OF THE WORD" (Montreal, QC, Canada) Indie Folk ... also playing @ the Montreal Folk Festival on Saturday June 27. The album is HORSES & HOUNDS available on the CD BABY web site: http://cdbaby.com/cd/lananadcock
  • THE ARKELLS: "OH THE BOSS IS COMING" (Hamilton, ON, Canada) Indie Rock ... Dedicated to "Cube Captives" every where! The album JACKSON SQUARE available in stores and on-line.
  • LADIES OF THE CANYON: "EVERY NIGHT" (Montreal, QC, Canada) Indie Country Rock (according to their MySpace site the Ladies love the early Eagles discography)
  • WINTER GLOVES: "INVISIBLE" (Montreal, QC, Canada) Indie Rock / Electro / French Pop ... album ABOUT A GIRL available on-line. 
OUT & ABOUT:
  • Saturday June 27: Walked over to do my BUDOKON class @ Zazen Spa in Old Montreal in the morning but discovered it had been canceled ... my bad for not calling ahead; Light rain thus decided Plan B would not be cycling or in-line skating; Noppers, just produced my show content from the local Van Houtte Cafe@ the corner of Wellington - McGill and wrapped @ the home studio; Up to the radio station to broadcast episode #125 of THE EARTH LOUNGE on CINQ FM 102.3 (14:30); Ice Cream stop @ KG Cafe after  wards; Walk  and window shopping thru Mile End and Le Plateau. Decided not to buy any windows after all.
  • Friday June 26:  Work-Work-Work. Also a small condo renovation project. Caught the NHL ENTRY DRAFT on the tube but it was being hosted here in Montreal @ the Bell Centre. No surprise in John Tavares being the #1 pick and going to the New York Islanders. The Habs draft a local kid from Pointe-Claire, Louis Leblanc, in round #1 (he was the 18th pick in the 1st round).  LeBlanc played for the Omaha Lancers of the United States Hockey league where he was Rookie of the Year and 8th in the league in goal scoring with 28-goals and 59-points in 60 games.  
  • Thursday June 25: Work-Work-Work. Evening shopping @ Home Depot B4 heading out. 
  • Wednesday June 24:  FETE ST. JEAN (Province of Quebec Stat holiday) Sunny and hot for the holiday. Nize. Did brunch and sailing with a buddy of mine. Brunch in LaSalle @ Peddlers Restaurant on Newman Blvd. Sailing from the Royal St. Lawrence Yacht Club in Dorval out on Lac St. Louis. The wind died out when we were on the water. lol. But it was like 30 Celsius and sunny so nothing to much to complain about on the water. 
  • Wednesday June 24, 2009: FETE ST. JEAN (Province of Quebec - Stat Holiday) The evening was playing OUTDOOR BEACH VOLLEYBALL league (4 x 4) @ 365 VOLLEYBALL in Griffintown by the Lachine Canal. Playing for my team, the SOBs. Was a gorgeous spring eve for volleyball. Eve better for a frosty post game libation and burger.
  • Tuesday June 23: Went to the Canadian Football League (CFL) exhibition game @ the Percival Molson Stadium.  Excellent eve for football! Sunny. Warm in teh upper 20s Celsius. Ideal summer's night. The Alouettes came back from a 26-25 deficit at the end of the 3rd Qtr to win the game 31-27! Go Als Go! Their CFL regular season starts July 1 in Calgary. Earlier in the day it was in-line skating and getting the flat tire on my bicycle fixed at the local repair - rental shop, Ca Roule, on De La Commune Street in my own hood.
  • Monday June 22:  Also played softball in the CMSS mixed, recreational league at Park Ignance Bourget  in LaSalle @ 9:30 pm. Had enuf time to fit in the Budokon class B4 the softball game. We got the late match this week making that feasible. Finally, a softball match without RAIN and or COLD! Excellent conditions. We won it 18-6. GO KOGNAXE GO!
  • Monday June 22: Caught the Advanced BUDOKON class @ Zazen Spa starting @ 5:45 pm.
  • Monday June 22: keener on a sunny morning! Did an early (for me any way) Yoga - Cardio kick Box work out @ the Peel Basin. Got a flat bicycle tire heading over. That was very Monday morning. 
  • Sunday June 21: Father's Day. My own dad pasted away many years back but the day always holds fond memories of our Father's Day trout fishing outings.
  • Saturday June 20; Checked out the GLASS TIGER concert (and free $$$) @ the CRESCENT STREET 50th Anniversary Street Party. Good stuff from the classic rock - 80s band.  I found a light beer that I can enjoy beyond the ads in Bud Light Lime. In summer time its all good while in winter its stout and amber ales. 

Posted by Brian R Dillon at 6/27/2009 5:55 PM

The Earth Lounge (2009-06-20) Program # 124 SALON NATIONAL de l'ENVIRONNEMENT 2009 featuring SOS VELO; Monsieur Corde A linge (Mr Clothes Line)

Download | Duration: 00:32:09

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Broadcast on Saturday June 20, 2009 at 2:30 pm (14:30) LIVE from our studio @ 5212Blvd. St. laurent on Montreal's multicultural, multilingual Community Radio station, CINQ FM 102.3, Radio Centreville www.radiocentreville.comand click on the Podcast Grill for the most recent show episode.

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Photos for program #124 taken at the Salon National de l'Environnement:
  • (1) SOS VELO's Guy Larocque and colleague.
  • (2) SOS VELO's bikes.
  • (3) SOS VELO's artisan products made from recycle bicycle parts.
Synopsis of Program # 124:
  • SOS VELO interview with Guy Larocque @ SNE 2009.
  • Monsieur Corde a Linge interview with Francois Pilon @ SNE 2009 .
  • Father's Day - Sunday June 21. .
Web Sites for Program #124:
  • Montreal's SALON NATIONAL DE L'ENVIRONNEMENT 2009 (Terre Nouvelle): http://www.terrenouvelle.info/en.html
  • SOS Velo (Non Profit Group focused on Job and Social Skills Development for young adults in difficulty): www.sosvelo.ca
  • A round of applause for all you BLOOD DONORS during National Blood donor Week !!!  
  • Web site for Hema-Quebec: http://www.hema-quebec.qc.ca/anglais/index.htm     This is the 2nd annual National Blood Donor Week here in Canada from June 8-14. Summer and vacation time can potentially mean a drop off in donors. Not good. It could be yourself or someone close to you that needs a summer blood transfusion. If you are a qualified blood donor do pitch in a pint by giving the most worthy of gifts, the gift of life. I did my 16th blood donation on April 23 @ the Molson's Blood Donor Clinic thus I have to wait the 50-odd days until I can give again. The card they gave me after my previous donation indicated I must wait until June 18  before I can do my 17th blood donation to to Hema-Quebec. Their web site page for National Blood donor Week stated that 1,000 donations a day are needed to meet the demand of hospitals in the Province of Quebec. 
PLAYLIST for Program # 124:
  • EPISODE THEME /JINGLE: LIME: LIME - "DO YOURTIME ON THE PLANET"; Movie Trailer extract from BBC's EARTH;  Tongue-In-Cheek Father's Day greeting to ALL the types ofdaddies for Father's Day (Yow!) Whoze Your Daddy? ;  Extract of NUBULA trailer by ALEX GREY.
  • ARLYN ROYCE: "BUSTANUT" (Montreal, QC, Canada) Soul-Funk ... for the crew @ SO VELO that literally have to bust nuts on bicycles being recycled and refurbished.
  • CREATURE: "POP CULTURE" (Montreal, QC, Canada) Indie Pop ... 'cause Montreal in summer is all about "pop culture" with so many festivals and events.
  • JONAS: "DADDY" (Montreal, QC, Canada) Indie Hard Rock ... For you dads and daddios on Father's Day.   
OUT & ABOUT:
  • Saturday June 20: Did a BUDOKON class @ Zazen Spa in Old Montreal in the morning; Over to SNE 2009 for interview with Guy Larocque B4 1:00 pm; Prepared my show; up to the radio station to broadcast THE EARTH LOUNGE on CINQ FM 102.3  (14:30); Ice Cream stop @ KG Cafe; Mile-End Library for books. Caugh the free concert by GLASS TIGER on Crescent Street for the street's 50th anniversary. Discovered a Light beer that I rather liked, works for summer, Bud Lime Light. Winter is for Guinness, Stouts and Ambers but summer is life in the Chardonnay lane.
  • Friday June 19: Checked out the SALON NATIONAL de l'ENVIRONNEMENT @ the Quays of the Old Port. Interview with Monsieur Corde a Linge (Mr. Clothes Line) Francois Pilon.
  • Thursday June 18: Rain, lots of rain.
  • Wednesday June 17:  The evening was an in-line skate to OUTDOOR BEACH VOLLEYBALL league (4 x 4) @ 365 VOLLEYBALL in Griffintown by the Lachine Canal. Playing for the SOBs. Was a gorgeous spring eve for volleyball.
  • Tuesday June 16: Cycleddowntown to the SAAQ outlet (No not the SAQ, that one is for Libations & Liquor while the SAAQ is the Automobile Assurance Agency) in Place Dupuis onDe Maisonneuve for my new Driver's License and Medicare photo. Smile!Say Cheesy!  Was a quick, in and out, good service experience. To get your DRIVERS LICENSE PLUS (the new drivers License with proof of Canadian Citizenship good for land-sea crossings into the USA as a Passport alternative) I discovered that requires another appointment.
  • Monday June 15:  Played softball in the CMSS mixed, recreational league at park Le Ber in Point St. Charles. Friggen rained the whole game AGAIN! apparently we dig the rain for we came back from a 5-3 deficit to win 7-5.I played Catcher thus minimal damage to the defense until my sprained finger recovers. One for Two @ the plate ... nothing special.
  • Sunday June 14: Morning walk; in-line skating in the afternoon; BUDOKON park workout early evening. 

Posted by Brian R Dillon at 6/20/2009 5:16 PM

The Earth Lounge (2009-06-13) Program # 123: EUREKA Festival (Science Here, There, Everywhere) @ The Quays of the Old Port & Montreal Science Center featuring interview with the CANADIAN SPACE AGENCY on Julie Payette's Shuttle mission to the ISS




Download | Duration: 00:37:58

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Broadcast on Saturday June 13, 2009 at 2:30 pm (14:30) LIVE from our studio @ 5212 Blvd. St. laurent on Montreal's multicultural, multilingual Community Radio station, CINQ FM 102.3, Radio Centreville www.radiocentreville.com and click on the Podcast Grill for the most recent show episode.

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----> email: brian@theearthlounge.com ; biz phone#  514-905-6278
----> English programming from Friday @ 10:30 pm thru Saturday @ 4:00 pm.
  


Photos:
  • (1) Episode guest REJEAN LEMIEUX of the CANADIAN SPACE AGENCY ... far out! 
  • (2) The Kiosks of the EUREKA FESTIVAL @ the QUAYS of the OLD PORT and Montreal Science Center.  
  • (3) the JUMPAI, aerobatic Bungee trampoline @ EUREKA Festival.

Synopsis of Program # 123:
  • The EUREKA FESTIVAL "science here, there, everywhere" being held in Montreal's Quays of the Old Port from Friday June 12 through Sunday June 14. After some technical glitches early on in the show (taber-snack, as bad as the 1st inning of my softball game on Monday evening!) eventually played the interview with communications officer Rejean Lemieux of the CANADIAN SPACE AGENCY in the third segment of the episode with my interview recorder held up to the microphone. The interview was recorded Friday June 12 @ the Eureka Festival where Rejean and other CSA staff were manning a kiosk at the Eureka Festival. 
  • Also discussed the UNEP (United Nations Environment Program) initiative for WORLD OCEANS DAY on Monday June 9. Concurrently UNEP released a report on MARINE LITTER. 
Web Sites for Program #123:
  • Montreal's EUREKA FESTIVAL (June 12-14): http://www.festivaleureka.ca/en/
  • The CANADIAN SPACE AGENCY: http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/default.asp
  • UNEP Press Release (Monday June 8, 2009) on WORLD OCEANS DAY 2009 UNEP release report on MARINE LITTER while UNEP head calls for planet wide ban on thin-film plastic bags: http://www.unep.org/wod/
  • Web site for Hema-Quebec: http://www.hema-quebec.qc.ca/anglais/index.htm     This is the 2nd annual National Blood Donor Week here in Canada from June 8-14. Summer and vacation time can potentially mean a drop off in donors. Not good. It could be yourself or someone close to you that needs a summer blood transfusion. If you are a qualified blood donor do pitch in a pint by giving the most worthy of gifts, the gift of life. I did my 16th blood donation on April 23 @ the Molson's Blood Donor Clinic thus I have to wait the 50-odd days until I can give again. The card they gave me after my previous donation indicated I must wait until June 18  before I can do my 17th blood donation to to Hema-Quebec. Their web site page for National Blood donor Week stated that 1,000 donations a day are needed to meet the demand of hospitals in the Province of Quebec. 
PLAYLIST for Program # 123:
  • EPISODE THEME / JINGLE: LIME: Tongue-In-Cheek Father's Day greeting to ALL the types of daddies for Father's Day (Yow!) Whoze Your Daddy? ; LIME - "DO YOUR TIME ON THE PLANET"; Movie Trailer extract from the LIMITS OF CONTROL; extract from music track ROAD RUNNER by AEROSMITH.
  • PLAN "B" Playlist from my BACKUP CD since I could not load up my episode audio from my flash drive onto the station server. 
    • BIG SUGAR: "BETTER GET USED TO IT" (Canada) Hard Rock
    • DANKO JONES: "FORGET MY NAME" (Toronto, ON, Canada) Indie Hard Rock
    • THORNLEY: "IT ALL COMES OUT IN THE WASH" (Canada) Indie Hard Rock  
  • BONUS TRACKS (podcast only) The PLAN "A" PLaylist ... what was intended for this episode:
    • STEVE HILL: "NASA BOUND" (Montreal, QC, Canada) Indie Blues Rock ... for Canadian astronaut Dr. Robert Thirsk UP at the International Space Station on a 6-month mission.
    • JAMIRIQUAI: "COSMIC GIRL" ... for Canadian astronaut Julie Payette who was scheduled to lift-off this Saturday morning from Florida to the International Space Station as part of 7-person crew on a 2-week mission to continue the "build phase" of the ISS.
OUT & ABOUT:
  • Saturday June 13: Did a BUDOKON class @ Zazen Spa in Old Montreal in the morning; Prepared my show; up to the radio station to broadcast THE EARTH LOUNGE on CINQ FM 102.3  (14:30). 
  • Friday June 12:  In-Line Skating break mid day. Got in a BUDOKON workout in the Old Port Park late afternoon. Checked out the EUREKA FESTIVAL "science here, There, Everywhere" following the workout. Caught an interview with communications officer Rejean Lemieux of the CANADIAN SPACE AGENCY. 
  • Thursday June 11: DON'T ASK! My Detroit Red Wings lost a tuf game and the Stanley Cup Final, the all or nothing, winner takes the cup,  game # 7, to those Pesky Pittsburgh Penguins. 
  • Wednesday June 10: The evening was an in-line skate to OUTDOOR BEACH VOLLEYBALL league (4 x 4) @ 365 VOLLEYBALL in Griffintown by the Lachine Canal. My team, the SOBs, are back for our 4th season @ 365 Volleyball.
  • Monday June 8:  Played softball in the CMSS mixed, recreational league at park Igance Whatever in LaSalle. Not our best game, No Siree Bob, led by my crummy fielding errors in the 1st inning out in Left Field the KOGNAXE went on to lose 14-3.
  • Sunday June 7: Day 2 of the MONDIALE de la BIERE (Beer Fest.) In-Line Skated over to the beer fest. Sampled a few more delightful libations. Picked up a souvenir mug.


Contact Information for THE EARTH LOUNGE radio program:
- Contact Phone #:     514-905-6278
- Podcast Email:          brian.r.dillon@theearthlounge.com

Posted by Brian R Dillon at 6/13/2009 6:25 PM

The Earth Lounge (2009-06-06) Program #122: Montreal's BIKE FEST 2009 - My ride in the TOUR LA NUIT (20-km) on Friday June 5; TOUR de L'ILE (52-km) Sunday June 7. UNEP's Twitter4Trees


Download | Duration: 00:38:41




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Broadcast on Saturday June 6, 2009 at 2:30 pm (14:30) LIVE from our studio @ 5212 Blvd. St. laurent on Montreal's multicultural, multilingual Community Radio station, CINQ FM 102.3, Radio Centreville www.radiocentreville.com and click on the Podcast Grill for the most recent show episode.

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----> email: brian@theearthlounge.com ; biz phone#  514-905-6278
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Photos: (1) Little old me @ the TOUR LA NUIT bike ride on Friday night June 5   (2) Photo of my interview guests Kevin & Elizabeth visiting Montreal from New York State to partake of the TOUR LA NUIT and their 1st anniversary.   (3) Tour de L'Ile passing through Old Montreal on Wellington Street on Sunday June 7,

Synopsis of Program # 122:
  • Recap of my bicycle ride in the TOUR LA NUIT night bicycle ride (20 km) as part of Montreal's BIKE FEST 2009. Interview with Montreal visitors Elizabeth & Kevin from Syracuse in New York State enjoying their 1st wedding anniversary. Discussed the UNEP (United Nations Environment Program) initiative for WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY on Friday June 5, 2009 called TWITTER4TREES. Becoming a Twitter friend of TWITTER4TREES ensured ONE-TREE would be planted!
Web Sites for Program #122:
PLAYLIST for Program # 122:
  • EPISODE THEME / JINGLE: LIME: "DO YOUR TIME ON THE PLANET"; Trailer extract from the PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN-AT WORLDS END movie (starring Johnny Depp, Keira Knightley, Orlando Bloom) for POINTE-A-CALLIERE's new "PIRATES, PRIVATEERS and BOOTLEGGERS" Exhibition that launched May 20 bringing you the real 411 on the life of a pirate; extract from the movie trailer for LIMITS OF CONTROL; extract from music track ROAD RUNNER by AEROSMITH; Bike Bells & Horns for the BIKE FEST!  
  • The PETE MOSS BAND: "GO" (Sherbrooke, QC, Canada) Dirty Indie Rock-Blues ... GO for all you cyclists doing the 50km TOUR DE L'ILE bike ride on Sunday June 7.
  • CALL ME POUPEE: "SEX SYMBOL" (Montreal, QC, Canada) French Canadian Indie Pop-Rock ... You cyclists are oh so sexy in your tight bike shorts and sleek tops.
  • AEROSMITH: "YOU GOTTA MOVE" (Boston, MA, USA) Rock ... For all you cyclists that GOTTA MOVE the pedals to the groove of a 52-km Bike ride in the TOUR DE L'ILE come Sunday June 7.
  • BONUS TRACK (podcast only)  DEADBOLT ZEN: "EVERYTHING CHANGES" Indie hard rock.
OUT & ABOUT:
  • Saturday June 6: Did a BUDOKON class @ Zazen Spa in Old Montreal in the morning; Prepared my show; cycled up to the radio station to broadcast THE EARTH LOUNGE on CINQ FM 102.3  (14:30). Attended the Mondiale de la Biere 2009 (Montreal's International Beer Festival) in the evening.  Was a darn good time.
  • Friday June 5: Cycled the 20km night bike ride, TOUR LA NUIT, with a buddy of mine. Started in Le Plateau on St. Joseph up to TOHU in the north of the island and ended at Jeanne-Mance Park also in Le Plateau.
  • Thursday June 4: Did a BUDOKON workout in the Old Port park down by the Quays in the afternoon. Caught the Red Wings and Penguins game in the evening. Damn, a Detroit loss. Series tied 2-2.
  • Wednesday June 3: Did a BUDOKON workout in the Old Port park @ lunch. A yoga instructor and new Budokon practitioner joined me. The evening was our FIRST matches in the OUTDOOR BEACH VOLLEYBALL league (4 x 4) @ 365 VOLLEYBALL in Griffintown by the Lachine Canal. My team, the SOBs, are back for our 4th season @ 365 Volleyball.
  • Monday June 1: Rain! Played softball in the CMSS mixed, recreational league at Le Ber park down in Point St. Charles. Despite the rain it was game on! My team, the KOGNAXE, won 24-11.

Posted by Brian R Dillon at 6/9/2009 11:56 PM

The Earth Lounge (2009-05-30) Program # 121: Remote broadcast from the POINTE-A-CALLIERE Museum in Old Montreal ... CULTURAL FEAST, MUSEUM DAY (May 31), New exhibition "PIRATES, PRIVATEERS and BOOTLEGGERS"

Download | Duration: 00:40:16

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Broadcast on Saturday May 30, 2009 at 2:30 pm (14:30) LIVE and REMOTE from the street at the  POINTE A CALLIERE MUSEUM in OLD MONTREAL for their annual CULTURAL FEAST (food and culture) on Montreal's multicultural, multilingual Community Radio station, CINQ FM 102.3, Radio Centreville www.radiocentreville.com and click on the Podcast Grill for the most recent show episode.

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----> English programming from Friday @ 10:30 pm thru Saturday @ 4:00 pm.

    
 


Photos:  Aye Maties ... (1) Pirate from Museum promo (2) Cuban Fantasy music and dance party at the Customs House Square at the festival (3) The Jolly Roger Pirate Flag.

Synopsis of Program # 121:
  • Remote broadcast at POINTE-A-CALLIERE's CULTURAL FEAST. The rain held off with afternoon sunshine as we broadcast from a tent in the street. Guests Pierre Lalumiére (Communication Director, Pointe-A-Calliere Museum) and Catherine Roberge (Communications Coordinator, Pointe-A-Calliere Museum). Discussed the Cultural Feast; Montreal Museums Day (Sunday May 31) and supporting Pointe-A-Calliere events; the new exhibition PIRATES, PRIVATEERS and BOOTLEGGERS.
Web Sites for Program #121:
PLAYLIST for Program # 121:
  • EPISODE THEME / JINGLE: LIME: "DO YOUR TIME ON THE PLANET"; Trailer extract from the PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN-AT WORLDS END movie (starring Johnny Depp, Keira Knightley, Orlando Bloom) for POINTE-A-CALLIERE's new "PIRATES, PRIVATEERS and BOOTLEGGERS" Exhibition that launched May 20 bringing you the real 411 on the life of a pirate; extract from music track COSMIC UNIVERSAL FASHION by Sammy Haggar. 
  • PIN UP SAINTS: "WITHOUT ME" (Montreal, QC, Canada) Indie Rock
  • LOUIE ROMERO et su groupe MAZADO: "CUBAN BLUES clip" Cuban Blues ... for the Cuban band and dancers "CUBAN FANTASY" that played Saturday @ 3pm @ Pointe-A-Calliere.
  • THE WOLF PACK: "LITTLE TALK" (Six Nations, ON, Canada) First Nations Blues Rock
  • BONUS TRACK (podcast only)  THORNLEY: "ALL COMES OUT IN THE WASH" (Toronto, ON, Canada) ... ain't that the truth! 
OUT & ABOUT:
  • There is Pirate Captain Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp) in the Pirates of the Caribbean movie trilogy then there is Captain Jack Squat. I was Captain Jack Squat this week as that was pretty much what I did for activity after the in-line skating wipe out on Sunday. lmao. Sprained a finger, scraped a few other fingers, bruised my butt and my pride, glad I was wearing wrist guards or it would have been nastier ... thus no volleyball, Budokon, softball, cycling or in-line skating as planned. Ice and Advil. Good times. NOT.
  • Saturday May 30: Walked over to the remote broadcast CINQ FM 102.3 was doing @ the POINTE-A_CALLIERE Museum for their CULTURAL FEAST for program #121 of THE EARTH LOUNGE (14:30). Interviewed Pierre Lalumiére (Communication Director, Pointe-A-Calliere) and Catherine Roberge (Communications Coordinator, Pointe-A-Calliere) covering the Cultural Feast, Montreal Museums Day (Sunday may 31) and their new exhibition Pirates, Privateers and Bootleggers. Up to the station after wards to conduct membership interviews for new applicants. Watched my NHL Red Wings beat the Penguins in game # 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals and in the NBA the Orlando Magic dethroned King James and the Cleveland Cavaliers to advance to the NBA finals.
  • Did attend the first game of my softball team's new season on Monday but limited my role to score keeper.
  • Did enjoy watching my Detroit Red Wings eliminate the Chicago Blackhawks and move on to the Stanley Cup Finals. It would be a rematch of last season's Stanley Cup final against the Pittsburgh Penguins.
  • Happy Birthday to my older brother down in the Eastern Townships who celebrated a B-Day in the past week!
  • Sunday May 24: Sunday afternoon went In-Line Skating through the Old Port then down the Lachine Canal to the St. Pierre Bridge; skated back to the Atwater Market to pick up a snack and veggies; wiped out on my skates (my duh); skated on to the Peel Basin to do a Cardio Kick Box / Budokon workout regardless; wrapped it with a skate back through the Old Port. My NHL Detroit Red Wings handily beat the Blackhawks 6-1 in a Sunday matinee game while I was enjoying the outdoors but could have done without the wipe out ...scrapped a few body parts and might have sprained a finger.

Posted by Brian R Dillon at 5/30/2009 8:53 PM

The Earth Lounge (2009-05-23) Program # 120: My Test Run of the new Montreal bicycle rental system, BIXI, Yeppers, cycled one up to radio station for this episode; Flower Give-Away in Le Plateau Borough May 30; Dilly's garden choice: Black Eyed Susans


Download | Duration: 00:33:30

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Broadcast on Saturday May 23, 2009 at 2:30 pm (14:30) on Montreal's multicultural, multilingual Community Radio station, CINQ FM 102.3, Radio Centreville www.radiocentreville.com and click on the Podcast Grill for the most recent show episode.

----> The Earth Lounge is Produced & Hosted by Brian R Dillon.
----> email: brian@theearthlounge.com ; biz phone#  514-905-6278
----> English programming from Friday @ 10:30 pm thru Saturday @ 4:00 pm.

 



    Photos: (1) The BIXI bike I rented to cycled up to the radio station on Saturday May 23. (2) The Atwater Market on Sunday May 24.  (3) Lilac trees in blossom on the Lachine Canal Trail on Sunday May 24.

    Web Sites for Program #120:
    PLAYLIST for Program # 120:
    • EPISODE THEME / JINGLE: LIME: "DO YOUR TIME ON THE PLANET"; Trailer extract from the new GHOSTS of GIRL FRIENDS PAST movie (starring Mathew McConaughey and Jennifer Gardner); extract from music track COSMIC UNIVERSAL FASHION by Sammy Haggar. 
    • FRANTIC: "GARDEN" (Montreal, QC, Canada) Indie Rock
    • MORNING TREE: "BEE" (Montreal, QC, Canada) Indie Rock
    • THEORY OF A DEADMAN: "ALL or NOTHING" (Vancouver, BC, Canda) Indie Rock ... coming to Montreal on June 18 @ Club Soda with The Parlor Mob.
    • THE PARLOR MOB: "CAN'T KEEP NO GOOD BOY BACK" (New Jersey, USA) ... Ain't that the truth! Indie Rock ... coming to Montreal on June 18 @ Club Soda with Theory Of a Deadman.
    OUT & ABOUT:
    • Happy Birthday to my older brother down in the Eastern Townships who celebrates a B-Day in the upcoming week!
    • Sunday May 24: Sunday afternoon went In-Line Skating through the Old Port then down the Lachine Canal to the St. Pierre Bridge; skated back to the Atwater Market to pick up a snack and veggies; skated on to the Peel Basin to do a Cardio Kick Box / Budokon workout; wrapped it with a skated back through the Old Port. My NHL Detroit Red Wings handily beat the Blackhawks 6-1 in a Sunday matinee game while I was enjoying the outdoors.
    • Saturday May 23: Saturday morning 10:15 am BUDOKON class @ Zazen Spa. Rented a BIXI bicycle (Montreal's new bike rental system) and cycled up to the radio station to host episode # 120 of The Earth Lounge @ 2:30 pm. Gave it my critique. Double espresso post show @ Tredix Cafe on Fairmont Avenue. Cycled the BIXI bicycle back to my place in old Montreal. Enjoyed the ride! Poutine (yes that wondorous Quebec ciulinary delight ... french fries covered in BBQ gravy sauce and cheese curds) & Wine Party in the evening. 
    • Friday May 22: Went out for an IN-LINE SKATING outing on the Lachine Canal down to the De L'Eglise Bridge. Pit stop into the Atwater Market to pick up a box of hot peppers to grow and add seasoning to meals. Watched the thriller of an NHL playoff game as the Red Wings lost 4-3 in overtime to the Blackhawks. The Western conference final 2-1 Detroit.
    • Thursday May 21: Played Indoor Beach Volleyball @ 365 Volleyball with my team the SOBs. Last matches of the spring indoor season. Next season its OUTDOORS!  Went IN-LINE SKATING earlier in the day.
    • Wednesday May 20: Did an evening BUDOKON class @ Zazen Spa. Out in the hood in the evening.
    • Tuesday May 19: Went to see the new STARTREK movie. Loved it! Not really a Trekkie myself but I dig a good scifi flick. In the evening caught the Red Wings and Blackhawks NHL Western Final series match @ Cage Aux Sports (a sports bar) in Old Montreal.  My Wings won a thriller in overtime on a makael Samuelson goal. 
    • Monday May 18: Victoria Day. Sunny day if cool for the statutory holiday. Did the outdoors with cycling and a BUDOKON - Cardio Kick Box workout @ the Peel Basin. Picked up veggies and fruits @ the Atwater Market on my bike ride post workout. 


Posted by Brian R Dillon at 5/23/2009 5:35 PM

The Earth Lounge (2009-05-16) Program #119: BIXI Bike System 411 and Victoria Day Long Weekend

Download | Duration: 00:33:02

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Broadcast on Saturday May 16, 2009 at 2:30 pm (14:30) on Montreal's multicultural, multilingual Community Radio station, CINQ FM 102.3, Radio Centreville www.radiocentreville.com and click on the Podcast Grill for the most recent show episode.

----> The Earth Lounge is Produced & Hosted by Brian R Dillon.
----> email: brian@theearthlounge.com ; biz phone#  514-905-6278
----> English programming from Friday @ 10:30 pm thru Saturday @ 4:00 pm.


Photos: The new BIXI bike rental system rolls-out i Montreal ... a station on St. Jacques Street (2) My FAIR TRADE Elephant herd (LOL) Picked up @ Dix Mille Villages on Friday May 8. 

Web Sites for Program #119:
PLAYLIST for Program # 118:
  • EPISODE THEME / JINGLE: LIME: "DO YOUR TIME ON THE PLANET"; Trailer extract from the new ANGELS & DEMONS movie (based on the Dan Brown novel); extract from music track MASS CONSTRUCTION by Montreal group MINORITY GROOVES.
  • PLAYING WITH DIANA: "YOU COMPLICATE" (Montreal, QC, Canada) Indie Hard Rock
  • SMOKING JOKER: "SOMEBODY DANCE WITH ME: (Australia) Indie Rock
  • THE WOLF PACK: "BLIND MAN RIVER" (Six Nations, ON, Canada) Canadian Aboriginal Music Award nominees in 2003, 2004, 2005.   "Every lil' Thing" was awarded "Best Blues Album" of 2003. In 2004The Wolf Pack was awarded Best Group or Duo at the CAMA's. In 2005 another "Best Blues Album" ... Indie Blues-Rock / First Nations.
  • BONUS TRACK on PODCAST: THE WOLF PACK: "CALL MY NAME". 
OUT & ABOUT:
  • Saturday May 16: Saturday morning 10:15 am Budokon class @ Zazen Spa before rolling into the radio station to host episode # 119 on The Earth Lounge @ 2:30 pm. The plan was to rent a BIXI bike and cycle up to the station but due to rain had to xnay that bright idea.
  • Friday May 15: Victoria Day Long weekend kick-off! Yello summer 2009! Went cycling Friday morning; caught the new movie ANGELS & DEMONS in the afternoon . The film based on the Dan Brown novel. Brown also penned the novel the DA VINCI CODE. Both novels brought to the big screen by Ron Howard and starring Tom Hanks; pub hopping with friends on Friday evening.
  • Down to the Final Four in the 2009 NHL Playoffs! My Red Wings up against the Blackhawks in an Original Six showdown in the Western Conference final. The Pesky Penguins facing the Cardiac Canes in the Eastern Conference final. Go Wings Go!
  • Thursday May 14: Played Indoor Beach Volleyball @ 365 Volleyball with my team the SOBs.
  • Wednesday May 13: Belated Mother's Day get together with my mum. A day trip down to the Eastern Townships. Visited my mum. Dropped off my dog Nina with my mum and brother.
  • Tuesday May 13: Attended the CINQ FM 102.3 Board of Director's meeting in the evening Power Outage on Blvd. St. Laurent knocked us off the air for a bit. We had to finish the meeting at another local. 
  • Monday May 12: Did an Advanced Budokon class @ Zazen Spa in the evening.

Posted by Brian R Dillon at 5/16/2009 5:22 PM | Add Comment

The Earth Lounge (2009-05-09) Program #118: WORLD FAIR TRADE DAY on May 9 "Beat a Drum against Poverty"; Interviews with Tanya, Barbara at Fair Trade boutique DIX MILLE VILLAGES (Ten Thousand Villages) in NDG. Coffee House event Friday May 8.

Download | Duration: 00:36:19

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Broadcast on Saturday May 9, 2009 at 2:30 pm (14:30) on Montreal's multicultural, multilingual Community Radio station, CINQ FM 102.3, Radio Centreville www.radiocentreville.com and click on the Podcast Grill for the most recent show episode.

----> The Earth Lounge is Produced & Hosted by Brian R Dillon.
----> email: brian@theearthlounge.com ; biz phone#  514-905-6278
----> English programming from Friday @ 10:30 pm thru Saturday @ 4:00 pm.

 

Photos:  (1) Tanya the Assistant Manager of Dix Milles Villages in NDG who gave me the interview; (2) Singer - Poet performing at the Coffee House event Friday May 8 hosted by Dix Mille Villages - Ten Thousand Villages boutique at 5674 Monkland Ave. in NDG. More events Saturday May 9 and Mother's Day Raffle with live drummers from noon to 5:00 pm on Sunday May 10. 

Web Sites for Program #118:
PLAYLIST for Program # 118:
  • EPISODE THEME / JINGLE - AUDIO snippets: LIME: "DO YOUR TIME ON THE PLANET"; Trailer extract from the new STARTREK movie; extract from the NEBULAS Trailer by Alex Grey.
  • FRANK ZAPPA and the MOTHERS of INVENTION: "COSMIC DEBRIS" ... One of my classic favorites, Uncle Frank and The Mothers of Invention (hey they are mothers to if not the conventional type!),  for Mother's Day Sunday May 9. The track "Cosmic Debris" for the Space Debris Convention going on in Montreal and for the new Startrek movie.
  • CARLOS SANTANA: "YOUR TOUCH" ... for World Fair Trade Day and this year's theme "Beat a DRUM against poverty" and for all you mother's with "Your Touch."
  • ZAP MAMA: "HELLO MAMA" (Brussels, Belgium) ... To you groovin' mothers on Mother's Day. Get your funk on.  
OUT & ABOUT:
  • Sunday May 10: HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY to my own mum down in the Eastern Townships and to all the mums. Go Team Canada Go ... World Cup International Hockey Gold Medal match Sunday May 9 @ 2;00 pm ET. We lost to the Russians in overtime in last year's Quebec City Gold medal match. This is the rematch versus Russia. Each team has taken 24 Golds since inception. 
  • Saturday May 9: Morning of doggy walking ole Nina and catching the 10:15 Budokon class @ Zazen Spa before rolling into the radio station to host episode # 118 on The Earth Lounge @ 2:30 pm.
  • Friday May 8: In-line skating outing to end the work day. Over to Dix Mille Villages on Monkland in NDG to attend the Coffee House event  with poets, musicians, writers performing. An event held in support of World Fair Trade Day.  Interviews with Assistant Manager Tanya and event publicist Barbara. A pit stop into the old watering hole, the Typhon Lounge, after wards.
  • Thursday May 7: Back at it playing Indoor Beach Volleyball @ 365 Volleyball with my team the SOBs, yes the Suns of Beeyotches (Suns of Beaches ... pun.)
  • Wednesday May 6: An evening Budokon class @ Zazen Spa. Back at it after the Budokon Academy AP weekend. Picked up bicycle chain grease, a bio version, @ Ca Roule.
  • Tuesday May 5: My Bicycle's rear tire had a slow leak. Damn annoying. Was going flat every few days. Did the spring bicycle tune-up; a run to Canadian Tire for a new tire tube; installation and tuning; road worthy again!
  • Monday May 4: Spring tune-up and repairs for my In-line Skates. Found replacement brake @ Ca Roule in Old Montreal. Not so easy to find as my skates are a discontinued make & model.
  • Friday May 1 thru Sunday May 3: Attended an intense Budokon Academy weekend being held here in Montreal. The martial art practice's founder Cameron Shayne and his wife Liz were in town for this academy weekend. A combination of theory and working it hard over 3-days with 12-hours per day of theory and training. A good time and a heck of a workout. Congratulations to my Budoko buddies who attained their red belts. A dinner hosted by the local Sensei over the weekend and a group dinner out @ Claremont on Friday evening. Had to slide out for a period Saturday morning from the training to get episode # 117 of The Earth Lounge into the station and do a final edit to what I recorded very early Saturday morning using my home studio.
  • Photos from the Budokon Academy during the 3-day Budokon Academy held in Montreal May 1-3: (1) Budokon Koncho Cameron Shayne (on mat in photo) demonstrating grappling techniques with a white belt practitioner. (2) Red Belts teaching grappling escape techniques to white belts. (3) Koncho Liz working with a white belts reverse kick.
  •  



  • The daily dog walks for Nina. Watching NHL Hockey playoff matches.

Posted by Brian R Dillon at 5/9/2009 4:34 PM

The Earth Lounge (2009-05-02) Program #117: JANE'S WALK events across Canada May 2-3 honoring Jane Jacobs and encouraging greener neighborhoods

Download | Duration: 00:30:15

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Broadcast on Saturday May 2, 2009 at 2:30 pm (14:30) on Montreal's multicultural, multilingual Community Radio station, CINQ FM 102.3, Radio Centreville www.radiocentreville.com and click on the Podcast Grill for the most recent show episode. This episode was pre-recorded Saturday morning from my home studio as I was attending a 3-day BUDOKON academy weekend. C Ya next week.

----> The Earth Lounge is Produced & Hosted by Brian R Dillon.
----> email: brian@theearthlounge.com ; biz phone#  514-905-6278
----> English programming from Friday @ 10:30 pm thru Saturday @ 4:00 pm.


Photos:  (1) This is urban ecology! A feisty dandelion pushed its way up through the sidewalk-to-wall gap on Wellington Street in Old Montreal to blossom a few days ago ... And that mystery snoot to the bottom right is not a black bear, its just Nina's my Black Labrador. LOL (2) Earth Day "anti-plastic bag" point made outside  Victoria Square Metro Station and The W Hotel by a group hanging out plastic bags on twine cord around the perimeter of the park.

Web Sites for Program #117:
PLAYLIST for Program # 117:
  • EPISODE THEME / JINGLE - AUDIO snippets: LIME: "DO YOUR TIME ON THE PLANET"; The new BBC documentary film hitting Montreal cinemas as of Earth Day titled "EARTH"; extract from the NEBULAS Trailer by Alex Grey.
  • THE HOT STREAK: "EVERY DOOR MAN" (Montreal, QC) Indie Rock.
  • WE ARE WOLVES: "FIGHT and KISS" (Montreal, QC) Indie Rock.
  • DANKO JONES: "THE SOUNDS of LOVE" (Montreal, QC) Indie Rock.
  • JONAS: "IS THAT THE BEST YOU GOT?" (Montreal, QC) Indie Rock.
OUT & ABOUT:
  • Friday May 1 thru Sunday May 3: Attended a Budokon Academy weekend being held here in Montreal. The martial art practice's founder Cameron Shayne and his wife Liz were in town for this academy weekend. A combination of theory and working it hard over 3-days of training. A good time and a heck of a workout. A dinner hosted by the local Sensei over the weekend and a group dinner out @ Claremont on Friday evening. Had to slide out for a period Saturday morning from the training to get this episode of The Earth Lounge into the station and do a final edit to what I recorded very early Saturday morning using my home studio.
  • Thursday April 30: Bailed-out of Indoor Beach Volleyball @ 365 Volleyball in the evening in order to catch a special Budokon session @ Zazen Spa with Sensei Liz Shayne (wife of the founder of Budokon.) Such a great day I did an afternoon Budoon Kata workout outdoors in the park.
  • Wednesday April 29: An evening Budokon class @ Zazen Spa in the evening.
  • Tuesday April 28: My Bicycle's rear tire has a slow leak. Damn annoying. Goes flat every few days. Add to the To-Do repair list. The brake pad on my in-line skates is worn out as well. Spring tune up time.
  • Monday April 27: An Advanced Budokon class @ Zazen Spa in the evening.
  • Sunday April 26: Played 2x2 Indoor Beach Volleyball @ 365 Volleyball (drop-in) as it was soggy outdoors.
  • Also Did yoga-budokon home workouts. One must practice. Good old 'Patience and Perseverance.' The daily dog walks for Nina. Watching NHL Hockey playoff matches.
  • Procrastinating NHL playoff prognostications by yours truly for round #2:
    • Boston Bruins (1st seed) and Carolina Canes (4th seed): Bruins in 5-games.
    • Washington Capitals (2nd seed) and Pittsburgh Penguins (3rd seed): Capitals in 6-games.
    • Detroit Red Wings (1st seed and my team) and Anaheim Ducks (4th seed): Wings in 6-games.
    • Vancouver Canucks (2nd seed) and Chicago Blackhawks (3rd seed): Hawks in 7-games.

Posted by Brian R Dillon at 5/3/2009 11:32 PM

The Earth Lounge (2009-04-25) program #116: The FOUR AGREEMENTS, A Toltec Guide to Personal Freedom by Don Miguel Ruiz; DEFI-SPORTIF April 29-May3 for our young athletes; Citizens Forum on Sunday April 26

Download | Duration: 00:30:32

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Broadcast on Saturday April 25, 2009 at 2:30 pm (14:30) on Montreal's multicultural, multilingual Community Radio station, CINQ FM 102.3, Radio Centreville www.radiocentreville.com and click on the Podcast Grill for the most recent show episode.

----> The Earth Lounge is Produced & Hosted by Brian R Dillon.
----> email: brian@theearthlounge.com ; biz phone#  514-905-6278
----> English programming from Friday @ 10:30 pm thru Saturday @ 4:00 pm.

    
     
Photos:  TOUCHE! The CFL Montreal Alouettes mascot @ the Hema-Quebec blood donor clinic held at the Molson Brewery on Thursday April 23; The Als cheerleaders kindly signed a photo for yours truly.


  
Photos:  Mile-End Redevelopment citizen group taking it to the streets on Saturday April 25 on Fairmont Street at the corner of St. Laurent Blvd. for Citizen's Forum o Sunday April26. 

Web Sites for Program #116:
PLAYLIST for Program # 116:
  • EPISODE THEME / JINGLE - AUDIO snippets: LIME: "DO YOUR TIME ON THE PLANET"; The new BBC documentary film hitting Montreal cinemas as of Earth Day titled "EARTH"; extract from the NEBULAS Trailer by Alex Grey.
  • PLANET EARTH: "TESTIMONY" (Toronto, ON) Indie Funk Rock
  • SEE SPOT RUN: "GONNA GETCHA" (Montreal, QC - Toronto, ON) Indie Hard Rock
  • PIN-UP SAINTS: "MISTER" (Montreal, QC) Sexy Indie  Pop-Rock; Playing @ Club Opera on Saturday April 25.
OUT & ABOUT:
  • Sunday April 26: Played Indoor Beach Volleyball (2x2 drop-in) @ 365 Volleyball in the afternoon. 
  • Saturday April 25 was just gorgeous as we basked in 28 degree Celsius and sunshine! Doggy walking; a morning BUDOKON class@ ZAZEN SPA;  wrapped pre-show production at my home studio; Headed up to the radio station for program #116; post show expresso and snack on Fairmont @ Cafe Tredici on Fairmont; Podcasting. Attended a Cultural event in Old Montreal comprising of Live Music performers, Martial Arts Demonstrations, Photography and Art exhibition and more.
  • Friday April 24 was in-line skating late afternoon and a BUDOKON practice @ Zazen Spa in the evening.
  • Thursday April 23: More INDOOR BEACH VOLLEYBALL. Over to 365 Volleyball. My team the SUNS OF BITCHES (I'm captain) continued the season of Indoor Beach Volleyball with Week #5 matches.
  • Thursday April 23: Did my 16th donation to HEMA-QUEBEC at their blood donor clinic hosted at the Molson Brewery by the Jacques Cartier Bridge. The CFL Montreal Alouettes football players John Bowman and Eric Lapointe on hand as were Joelle and Emilie from the Als cheer leading team and of course, the Als mascot TOUCHE!
  • Wednesday evening April 22 was EARTH DAY! Planted seeds on the morning doggy walk. Attended a meditation and Chinese Tea Ceremony hosted by the Nexus Cultural Center on St. paul Street in Old Montreal.  
  • Also Did yoga-budokon home workouts. One must practise. Good old 'Patience and Perseverence.' The daily dog walks for Nina. Watching NHL Hockey playoff matches. Habs eliminated on Wednesday yet many a good match to see as round #1 wraps up.

    • Posted by Brian R Dillon at 4/25/2009 5:19 PM

    The Earth Lounge (2009-04-18) Episode#115: FREE BIKE SHARE community program "VELO LIBRE" launched in POINT ST CHARLES by the Autonomous Social Centre (CSA) Anna Kruzynski Interview. PLUS its EARTH DAY on April 22

    Download | Duration: 00:47:23

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    Broadcast on Saturday April 18, 2009 at 2:30 pm (14:30) on Montreal's multicultural, multilingual Community Radio station, CINQ FM 102.3, Radio Centreville www.radiocentreville.com and click on the Podcast Grill for the most recent show episode.

    ----> The Earth Lounge is Produced & Hosted by Brian R Dillon.
    ----> email: brian@theearthlounge.com ; biz phone#  514-905-6278
    ----> English programming from Friday @ 10:30 pm thru Saturday @ 4:00 pm.

        

    Photos:  From the VELO LIBRE launch @ Park St. Gabriel in Point St. Charles on Saturday April 18, 2009. Note the funky orange and black bike fleet rather like the NFL's Cincinnati Bengals football team or the Bengal Tigers if you prefer. Press Conference 1:30 pm; Bike Parade 2:00 pm; Music & Snacks in the park 3:00 pm.

    Web Sites for Program #115:
    PLAYLIST for Program # 115:
    • EPISODE JINGLE - AUDIO snippets: LIME: "DO YOUR TIME ON THE PLANET"; Earth Day 2008 Speal from Ed Bageley in Washington; Extract of Kovalev's goal Thursday as Habs lost 4-2 to the Bruins; extract from the NEBULAS Trailer by Alex Grey.
    • THE FREE OXYGEN BAND: "THE EARTH IS MY LIVING ROOM" (Montreal, QC) Indie Pop Rock
    • SPECIAL OPS: "PRESSURE" (Montreal, QC) Indie Hard Rock
    • HURRICANE CLETIS: "LITTLE WHILE" (Saskatoon, Saskatchewan) Indie Hard Rock
    • BONUS TRACKS (PODCAST ONLY) from start of the FLIP SIDE program:
    • FAITH EVANS with DIDDY (AKA Puff Daddy, P-Diddy): "ALL NIGHT LONG"
    • SHAGGY: "DANCE"
    • BONUS INTERVIEW SEGMENT (PODCAST ONLY) VELO LIBRE Press Conference from POINT ST. CHARLES (French)

    OUT & ABOUT:
  • GO HABS GO! Watching the Habsand the 1st round of the NHL Playoffs.
  • Saturday April 18 was doggy walking; a morning BUDOKON Academy class@ ZAZEN SPA;  wrapped pre-show production at my home studio; over to Point St. Charles for an interview and the press conference on the launch of the VELO LIBRE bike share program @ Park St. Gabriel; Headed up to the radio station for program #115; post show expresso and snack on Fairmont @ Cafe Tredici on Fairmont; Podcasting; Go Habs Go! Game # 2 of the Playoff series in Boston. I BELIEVE. We BELIEVE. The TEAM BELIEVES! Whoop-Dahh!
  • Thursday April 16: More INDOOR BEACH VOLLEYBALL. Bladed (In-Line Skated) over to 365 Volleyball. My team the SUNS OF BITCHES (I'm captain) continued the season of Indoor Beach Volleyball with Week #4 matches. Won a few games.
  • Thursday April 16: Went OUTDOORS to the Old Port Park for a BUDOKON early afternoon workout in the sunshine and bare footed. Ya, it is early but the mantra is "do something that freaks you out every day." It's called LIVING! Just DO IT!
  • Wednesday evening April 15 attended the Board of Directors meeting for the month of April @ CINQ FM 102.3.   
  • Also Did yoga-budokon home workouts. One must practise. Good old 'Patience and Perseverence.' The daily dog walks for Nina. Watching NHL Hockey playoff matches.

    • Posted by Brian R Dillon at 4/18/2009 5:46 PM

    The Earth Lounge (2009-04-11) Program #114 (Podcast version) BE the BUNNY ! HAPPY EASTER - PASSOVER - BAL EN BLANC

    Download | Duration: 00:36:51

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    Broadcast on Saturday April 11, 2009 at 2:30 pm (14:30) on Montreal's multicultural, multilingual Community Radio station, CINQ FM 102.3, Radio Centreville www.radiocentreville.com and click on the Podcast Grill for the most recent show episode. (The Earth Lounge is Produced & Hosted by Brian R Dillon)  English programming from Friday @ 10:30 pm thru Saturday @ 4:00 pm.
    ----> email: brian@theearthlounge.com ; biz phone#  514-905-6278

     


    Photos: Easter art on the street of Parc Avenue! Pink rubber booties and tulips! Sometimes we bite off more than we chew as Nina discovered when she decided to take on my volleyball! 

    Web Sites for Program #114:
    • Walking tour! Discover the Saint Viateur East Sector with Susan Bronson. Mile End Memories and The Friends of Saint-Laurent Boulevard invite you walk the 'hood on Saturday April 18 and Sunday April 19, 2:00-4:00 pm (rain or shine). The walking tour is organized as part of the activities related to the Citizens Forum on the Future of the Saint Viateur East Sector on Sunday April 26, 2009. $ 5 / person. Reservations required: www.comitecitoyenmileend@gamil.com.
    • The GRAVY and POTATOES hit the COMPOST PILE! Whoop-Dahh! The best dish of left overs to hit the COMPOST PILE this week was the Billy Bob Thorton interview Wednesday on CBC RADIO ONE's program "Q" where things got rather testy between Billy Bob (cinema actor, film producer, screen writer and now focused as a musician in the Boxmasters Modbilly music band) and the radio program's host Jian Ghomeshi. Things got hotter under the collar when Billy Bob was booed at a Toronto concert on Thursday with his band the BOXMASTERS. Thorton retaliated by referring to Canadian audiences as "mashed potatoes without the gravy" or equivalent. Then corrected that statement by calling Ghomeshi an "A-hole." Not surprisingly Billy Bob and the Boxmasters have decided it would be wise to cancel out of the rest of Willie Nelson's tour dates across Canada. Hey, we are all about the compost pile @ The Earth Lounge so go to YOUTUBE where the various clips can be partaken of at:
    • EARTH DAY @ the BIOSPHERE! Participate at the GeoRallye on Sainte-Helen island using a GPS for the treasure hunt taking place April 25-26, 2009 (rain or shine) between 10:00 Am and 4:00 PM. Duration 1.5-2.0 hours to complete the hunt. http://biosphere.ec.gc.ca/
    • National Campus-Community Radio Conference (NCRC) taking place June 7-13, 2009 in Montreal. CKUT organizing and hosting: www.ckut.ca/ncrc.php
    PLAYLIST for Program # 114:
    • EPISODE JINGLE - AUDIO snippets: LIME: "DO YOUR TIME ON THE PLANET"; PUCKS Can leave the ice at high speeds so stay alert; extract from TUBULAR BELLS by Mike Oldfield; BAD SANTA trailer extract for the Billy Bob Thorton vs Jian Ghomeshi interview brew-ha; more TUBULAR Bells by Mike Oldfield.
    • MATT MAYES and EL TORPEDO: "TALL TREES" (Halifax, Nova Scotia) 
    • GREG HALPERN - BOOMER: "POLITICAL JUJITSU" (Texas, USA)
    • THEORY OF A DEADMAN: "BAD GIRLFRIEND" (Vancouver, British Columbia) ... Bet you she'll be dancing up a trance storm @ the BAL EN BLANC!
    • BONUS PODCAST ONLY track: THE BOXMASTERS (featuring Billy Bob Thorton) "SHIT LIST" (Billy Bob did make it to a few shit lists this week on his Canadian visit ... The interview on CBC's ONE program "Q" with Jian Ghomeshi; and the "Canadian audiences are like mashed potatoes without the gravy" comment to a Toronto audience for the Willie Nelson concert ticket. 
    OUT & ABOUT:
  • GO HABS GO! Watching the Habs final regular season game against the Penguins. Jockeying for position in round #1 of the NHL Playoffs.

  • A sunny Saturday April 11 was doggy walking; a morning BUDOKON practice @ ZAZEN SPA;  wrap pre-show production at my home studio; headed up to the radio station for program #114; post show expresso and snack on Fairmont @ Cafe Tredic; Podcasting; Go Habs Go!

  • Friday April 10: Got sand in my shorts and it felt good! Cycled over to play Indoor Beach Volleyball (drop-in) @ 365 Volleyball making it a really good Friday!  

  • Thursday April 10: Back to the beach for INDOOR BEACH VOLLEYBALL this week. My team the SUNS OF BITCHES (I'm captain) continued the season of Indoor Beach Volleyball with Week #3 matches.
  • Wednesday evening April 08 got in a BUDOKON class @ Zazen Spa in Old Montreal. 
  • Also Did yoga-budokon home workouts. One must practise. Patience and Perserverence. The daily dog walks for Nina. Watching NHL Hockey matches as the regular season wraps up.

    • Posted by Brian R Dillon at 4/12/2009 3:26 PM

    The Earth Lounge (2009-04-04) Program #113: The APRIL SHOWERS episode.

    Download | Duration: 00:33:11

    Broadcast on Saturday April 04, 2009 at 2:30 pm (14:30) on Montreal's multicultural, multilingual Community Radio station, CINQ FM 102.3, Radio Centreville www.radiocentreville.com and click on the Podcast Grill for the most recent show episode. (The Earth Lounge is Produced & Hosted by Brian R Dillon)  English programming from Friday @ 10:30 pm thru Saturday @ 4:00 pm.  ----> email: brian@theearthlounge.com ; biz phone#  514-905-6278

     

    Photos: April Showers turns fashion to rubber booties and umbrellas! 

    Web Sites for Program #113:

    PLAYLIST for Program # 113:
    • A snippet of MEL TORME's version of "APRIL SHOWERS."
    • STILLS: "SNAKE CHARMING THE MASSES" (Montreal) JUNO Award WINNERS for Best NEW GROUP of The Year; ALTERNATIVE ALBUM of the Year for "Oceans Will Rise."
    • CHARLIE BUSSY: "GLOBAL THIS" for the G20 Summit and the BONN, Germany UN Climate Change Conference both underway.
    • SAM ROBERTS: "THEM KIDS"  (Montreal) JUNO Award WINNER for ARTIST of The Year; ROCK ALBUM of the Year "Love At The End of The World.".
    • NICKLEBACK: "SOMETHING IN YOUR MOUTH" (Alberta-BC, Canada) JUNO Award WINNERS for FAN CHOICE; GROUP of the Year;  ALBUM of the Year for "Dark Horse."
    OUT & ABOUT:
  • APRIL SHOWERS the udder side of NOVEMBER RAIN! Crocuses, that's what the joke is.
  • Saturday morning of spring showers. Saturday April 4 was doggy walking; a morning BUDOKON practice @ ZAZEN SPA;  wrap pre-show production at my home studio; headed up to the radio station for program #113; doggy walking in the rain; Podcasting; Go Habs Go up against the Toronto  Maple Leafs down the HW-401 after winning four of the past five matches icing the Islanders 5-1 on Thursday.
  • Friday April 3: Practicing Yoga-Budokon; groceries; yadda-yadda.
  • Thursday April 2: Back to the beach for INDOOR BEACH VOLLEYBALL this week. My team the SUNS OF BITCHES (I'm captain) continued the new season of Indoor Beach Volleyball with Week #2 matches! Followed by birthday cake! WHOOP-DAHH! 
  • Wednesday evening April 01 got in a BUDOKON practise session @ Zazen Spa in Old Montreal.
  • Monday March 30 picked up a new Beach Volleyball. Yeppers, Zellers. Purple & White.
  • Sunday March 29 headed over on a rainy Sunday to play some 4x4 Indoor Beach Volleyball @ 365 Volleyball (drop-in, not league play.) Watched the JUNO Award program on CTV. Enjoyed the show. Comedian Russel Peters again excellent as host.
  • Also Did yoga-budokon home workouts. One must practice. Patience and Perserverance. The daily dog walks for Nina. Watching NHL Hockey matches as the regular season wraps up. Following the Montreal Juniors of QMJHL in the playoffs their first season in Montreal now in their 2nd series against the Voltigeurs of Drumondville.

    • Posted by Brian R Dillon at 4/4/2009 4:25 PM

    The Earth Lounge (2009-03-28) Program #112: The URBAN ECOLOGY CENTER's spring activities; JANE'S WALK coming May 2-3 (Interview with Gessica Gropp; Community Organizer) PLUS its EARTH HOUR on Saturday March 28 @ 8:30 PM (20:30) ... VOTE EARTH!

    Download | Duration: 00:30:13

    Broadcast on Saturday March 28, 2009 at 2:30 pm (14:30) on Montreal's multicultural, multilingual Community Radio station, CINQ FM 102.3, Radio Centreville www.radiocentreville.com and click on the Podcast Grill for the most recent show episode. (The Earth Lounge is Produced & Hosted by Brian R Dillon)  English programming from Friday @ 10:30 pm thru Saturday @ 4:00 pm.  ----> email: brian@theearthlounge.com ; biz phone#  514-905-6278

     


    Photos: (A) The Urban Ecology Center's Photo Contest "Imagine a Street for the People" deadline Monday March 30 5:30 pm; ( ) EARTH HOUR 2009 will be Saturday March 28, 2009 @ 8:30 PM (20:30) where ever you are ... VOTE EARTH vs GLOBAL WARMING ... Sign up! Take 60, Switch Your Lights Off for Mother Earth! Candles are Sexy! We know you GOT GAME! (C) My own photo while cycling back home after the radio program of Jeanne-Mance Park March 28 as it was buzzing with soccer players.

    Web Sites for Program #112:
    • The Urban Ecology Centre and the 411 on the "Imagine a Street for the people" photo contest: www.ecologieurbaine.net
    • EARTH HOUR! Its time for a little "LIGHTS OUT" ... VOTE EARTH! Don't be SPELLBOUND 'cause you are EARTH-BOUND! Don't be a back sliding, evasive weasel who is NOT READY or NOT INTERESTED!  MAYBE doesn't cut-it on this planet! Don't be a Tea Bagger when you can light up a Tea Candle! Back again this year with ONE BILLION people planet wide jumping over the candle stick its none other than EARTH HOUR on Saturday March 28 @ 8:30 pm (20:30) sign-up at the WWF-CANADA site ... VOTE EARTH vs GLOBAL WARMING. Your VOTE counts! http://wwf.ca/earthhour/
    • And while you are VOTING for EARTH ... VOTE HABS and jump back on the BAND WAGON 'cause the Montreal Candiens are going to the NHL playoffs! Once you are IN anything goes, anything can happen! Vote for Captain K ... Saku Koivu, Kovalev, Tanguay, Markov, Schneider, Price and Halak: http://canadiens.nhl.com/
    • EARTH HOUR MONTREAL: Montreal Event Announced titled "IDEAS IN THE DARK"  The event will take place at the Society for Arts and Technology (SAT )building from 7 :30 PM - 10:30 on March 28 for Earth Hour. The event is being co-produced by Montreal's Society for Arts Technology (www.sat.qc.ca) and La Prod (www.laprod.org), an international event organizer: http://wwf.ca/earthhour/ehmontreal.cfm
    • Canada's Music Award Show, The JUNOS, on Sunday March 29 hosted once again by comedian Russel Peters with THREE (3) Montreal bands going for the Best NEW GROUP of the Year Award ... BEAST, PLANTS AND ANIMALS, STILLS ... plus SAM ROBERTS and SIMPLE PLAN are up for multiple awards ... Montreal ROCKS... FACEBOOK is cute, MySPACE rocks! Capeche! Whoop-Dahhhh: http://www.junoawards.ca/

    PLAYLIST for Program # 112 .. The Montreal Bands nominated for NEW GROUP of the Year @ The 2009 JUNOS AWARDS on Sunday March 29, 2009 ... The Island of Montreal where INDY ain't a car race; where INDY ain't Indian Jones; where INDY means ROCK! Loud, Proud and INDEPENDENT:
    • BEAST: "MR. HURRICANE" (Montreal) JUNO Award nominated for Best NEW GROUP of The Year.
    • STILLS: "SNAKE CHARMING THE MASSES" (Montreal) JUNO Award nominated for Best NEW GROUP of The Year.
    • PLANTS AND ANIMALS: "FEEDBACK IN THE FIELDS"   (Montreal) JUNO Award nominated for Best NEW GROUP of The Year .
    ---> UPDATE on MONDAY MARCH 30! MORE COWBELL MORE COWBELL for the STILLS as they bagged the JUNO AWARD for BEST NEW GROUP of the Year. The STILLS  latest album is titled OCEANS WILL RISE.

    OUT & ABOUT:
    •  EARTH HOUR - SATURDAY MARCH 28 @ 8:30 PM (20:30)
  • The sunshine gave way to clouds and rain on Sunday March 29 making it a good day for playing Indoor Beach Volleyball (drop-in), doggy walking ole Nina, the JUNO Awards.
  • Hot Damn! Gorgeous Saturday morning of sunshine and warmth! Saturday March 28 was doggy walking; a morning BUDOKON class @ ZAZEN SPA; lunch; doggy walking; wrap pre-show production at my home studio; BICYCLED up to the radio station for program #112 (to candle light ... turned the lights off in the studio); Post-Show snack @ TREBICA; a walk through Mile End post-program to bask in the sun of Fairmont, Park Avenue, St. Viateur, St. Laurent ; Podcasting; doggy walking; Go Habs Go up against the Buffalo Sabres after TWO wins over the Thrashers and Bolts. Listened to the game on radio at home with lights-out for Earth Hour to candles and incense candles. Habs rocked during Earth Hour with 3-goals but alas lost a hard fought shoot-out that took 6 rounds.
  • Friday March 27: Cycled on the Lachine Canal Trail (watch for snow in the tunnels!) and picked up potatoes, carrots, asparagus and fresh sausages @ the Atwater Market for a delicious dinner.
  • Thursday March 26: Cycled up to the radio station from Old Montreal to record an interview with Gessica Gropp of the Urban Ecology Center @ 4:00 pm. We got a "CANCEL" on INDOOR BEACH VOLLEYBALL this week. My team the SUNS OF BITCHES (I'm captain) continue the new season of Indoor Beach Volleyball next week! Made other plans.
  • Two BUDOKON classes. Wednesday evening March 25 and Saturday morning March 28, 2009 before cyling into the radio station.
  • Did yoga-budokon home workouts. One must practise. The daily dog walks for Nina. Back out cycling. Watching NHL Hockey matches. Following the Montreal Juniors of QMJHL in the playoffs their first season in Montreal.
  • CEAD MILE FAILTE! "100,000 Welcomes" - Enjoyed a festive St. Patrick's Parade Day in Montreal with friends doing brunch @ EGGSPECTATIONS downtown; watching the parade; pub hopping with friends old and new to pints of Guinness. The parade that unites families with strollers with party partaking Guinness tasters!

    • Posted by Brian R Dillon at 3/30/2009 7:44 AM

    The Earth Lounge (2009-03-21) Program #111: The Urban Ecology Center's Photo-Contest: "Imagine a Street for the People."; Sustainable Development Cafe Conversations-->March 23 "Green Neighborhoods"; Guests Gessica (Phone) Sara (Studio); World Water Day

    Download | Duration: 00:31:23

    Broadcast on Saturday March 21, 2009 at 2:30 pm (14:30) on Montreal's multicultural, multilingual Community Radio station, CINQ FM 102.3, Radio Centreville www.radiocentreville.com and click on the Podcast Grill for the most recent show episode. (The Earth Lounge is Produced & Hosted by Brian R Dillon)  English programming from Friday @ 10:30 pm thru Saturday @ 4:00 pm.  ----> email: brian@theearthlounge.com ; biz phone#  514-905-6278 


        
    Photos: Urban Ecology Centre's Photo-Contest "Imagine A Street For The People"; St. Patrick's Parade is Sunday March 22 in Montreal; Word Water Day 2009

    Websites for program #111:
    • The Urban Ecology Centre and the 411 on the "Imagine a Street for the people" photo contest: www.ecologieurbaine.net
    • Cafe Conversations for Sustainable Development Jeanne-Mance / Rendez-Vous sur le Developpement Durable Jeanne-Mance. The final in the series will be @ the Green Room on St. Laurent Blvd. on Monday March 23: www.rvdd.qc.ca
    • Montreal's St. Patrick's Day Parade organized by the United Irish Societies of Montreal. Starting at noon on Sunday March 22, 2009 @ noon: http://www.montrealirishparade.com/
    • Also on TAP and I'm not talking about your Guinness at the St. Patrick's Parade ... its WORLD WATER DAY on Sunday March 22. In 2009, the focus of World Water Day on March 22 will be on trans-boundary waters: sharing water, sharing opportunities. UNECE and UNESCO are the lead UN agencies this year: http://www.unwater.org/worldwaterday/flashindex.html   and  http://www.worldwaterday.org/
    • EARTH HOUR! Its time for a little "LIGHTS OUT" ... back again this year with perchance ONE BILLION people planet wide jumping over the candle stick its none other than EARTH HOUR on Saturday March 28 @ 8:30 pm (20:30) sign-up at the WWF-CANADA site: http://wwf.ca/earthhour/
    • EARTH HOUR MONTREAL: Montreal Event Announced titled "IDEAS IN THE DARK": http://wwf.ca/earthhour/ehmontreal.cfm
    Playlist for Program #111:
    • AUDIO CLIP: Extract from BATTLESTAR GALACTICA "RAZOR" (It was the final episode of the Battlestar Galactica TV series on the SPACE channel Friday night but I missed it) to the chant of "So Say We All" the battle against "bad" Styrofoam and for "good" Tap Water rages on. Followed by my old furry squirrel friend Foamy ranting about Styrofoam cups hitting the landfills. Its WORLD WATER DAY Sunday March 22.
    • METRIC: "HELP I'M ALIVE" (Montreal, QC, Canada) Indie Rock ... from their new album FANTASIES just being released. Kicks-Azz. Check it out. Another winner from one of Montreal's finest bands.
    • BOHEMIAN GROOVE: "PAIN" (Omagh, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland) for being over the pain of my cold-flu; all us over the pain of winter now that spring has arrived! Time for some good PAIN as defined by "Pleasure and Intense Narcissism" oh weary warriors of winter done with. And of course the lads hail from Ireland and March 22 is Montreal's St. Patrick's Parade and County Tyrone is where one branch of my ancestors immigrated to Canada from Northern Ireland back in the 1820s. If it is a wee bit on the chilly side ya might ease a bit of the pain while watching the parade with Irish anti-freeze a-la Guinness and Irish Whiskey. Just a thought. Wear green and dress warmly ... unless you are one of those crazy frat boys.
    • NICKLEBACK: "SOMETHING IN YOUR MOUTH" (Vancouver, BC, Canada) Canadian Rock ... Whatever keeps your tongue happy be it tongue hockey, a cafe latte, or ...? The band is Juno nominated again.
    OUT & ABOUT (like HA, not with this cold-flu!):
  • A week of post cold-flu recovery! Damn good to be off Chicken Noodle Soup, Neo Citrons and Advils! Whoop-Aye. I'm a new man. Well a recycled, reused, reduced to a shadow of my former self anyway. Pre-Owned. Pre-Loved. But Refurbished. LOL. It'll take another week to get all pistons firing on full throttle.
  • CEAD MILE FAILTE! Enjoyed a festive St. Patrick's Parade Day in Montreal with friends doing brunch @ EGGSPECTATIONS downtown; watching the parade; pub hopping with friends old and new to pints of Guinness. The parade that unites families with strollers with party partaking Guinness tasters!
  • With spring's arrival and a spring back in my step Saturday March 21 was doggy walking; sports fantasy pools; a morning BUDOKON class; lunch; doggy walking; wrap pre-show production at my home studio; into the radio station for program #111; a walk through Mile End post-program to bask in the sun of Fairmont, Park Avenue, St. Viateur, St. Laurent and picked Italian Calzones from an Indie store; Podcasting; doggy walking; Go Habs Go up against the Toronto Maple Leafs as I'm watching it on TV from my digs in Old Montreal.
  • Spring officially arrived on Friday march 20. Thus, out for some cycling and an outdoor cardio kick box workout in the park. Still nibbly if sunny thus several layers just like one would for Xcountry skiing.
  • Back to the BEACH! Whoop-Whoop-Whoop-AHH! New season of Indoor beach Volleyball hit the beach for my team the SUNS of BITCHES on Thursday March 19. 4 X 4 in the sand.
  • Two BUDOKON workouts. Wedesday evening March 18 and Saturday morning March 21, 2009 before heading into the radio station.
  • CEAD MILE FAILTE! Gaelic for "100,000 Welcomes." Or is that Guinness pints? Anyway did my part for pubbing on St. Patrick's Day on Tuesday March 17.
  • Alas, two loses by 1-goal to the Rangers (shoot-out) and the Sens for the Montreal Canadiens (Habs) as our playoff position has now become tenuous. The worry warts are out big time. We'll be fighting for 7th or 8th spot just to get into the NHL playoffs it seems. But hang in there. YES WE CAN make the playoffs. Also watched a chunk of World Baseball Classic ball games from San Diego on Miami. No I wasn't there. Don't I wish. Just another TV viewer but its a baseball fix. Closer matches as its down to 4 teams heading into Los Angeles. Oh ya, and March Madness NCAA basketball kicked in on Friday night. 

    • Posted by Brian R Dillon at 3/21/2009 7:10 PM

    The Earth Lounge (2009-03-14) Program #110; Rolling Snake Eyes for St. Patrick's. Ole St. Patty drove the snakes out of Ireland but he's been tardy in driving this snaky cold-flu out of Brian.

     

    Download | Duration: 00:42:48

    Broadcast on Saturday March 14, 2009 at 2:30 pm (14:30) on Montreal's multicultural, multilingual Community Radio station, CINQ FM 102.3, Radio Centreville www.radiocentreville.com and click on the Podcast Grill for the most recent show episode. (The Earth Lounge is Produced & Hosted by Brian R Dillon)  English programming from Friday @ 10:30 pm thru Saturday @ 4:00 pm.  ----> email: brian@theearthlounge.com ; biz phone#  514-905-6278 



    Photos: The park formerly St. Anne's Church in Griffintown; Shamrock; Griffintown row houses.

    Websites for program #110:
    • Montreal's St. Patrick's Day Parade - Sunday March 22, 2009: http://www.montrealirishparade.com/
    • GUINNESS Facts: "Nutritional Value of Guinness" A study conducted by the University of Wisconsin in 2003 looked at the nutritional value of a variety of beer. Of all beers, Guinness ranked lower in alcohol content, calories and carbohydrates than almost every other major brand of beer. It also contains less calories than low-fat milk and orange juice. To top it off Guinness is high in anti-oxidants. Its been said that just one pint of Guinness a day works just as well as aspirin to prevent blood clots that can lead to heart attacks.
    • And it is the IDES OF MARCH. Well on March 15. Oh so famous per William Shakespeare's play JULIUS CAESAR. The soothsayer pegged it right when he warned Caesar to "Beware the ides of March." Subsequently Caesar was assassinated by testy Roman Senators. Thus "Et Tu, Brute" now famous for any time you get stabbed-in-the-back metaphorically by a friend.

      "Et Tu, Brute" ... Meaning:Supposedly the last words of Julius Caesar. Literally 'And you, Brutus?'.

      Origin: In 44 BC, Julius Caesar was murdered by a group of senators. They were led by Marcus Brutus, who had previously been a close friend of Caesar. There's no substantiated evidence to show that Julius Caesar spoke those words. They come to us via Shakespeare's play Julius Caesar which, like many of his history plays, tends to massage historical record somewhat for dramatic effect. In the play Caesar begins to resist the attack but resigns himself to his fate when he sees that his friend is amongst the plotters:

    • Try this Shakespearean Insult Generator if your own well of insults is running dry. Its great fun. You'll come up with classics such as "Thou unmuzzled flap-mouthed slug!" http://www.william-shakespeare.org.uk/a1-shakespearean-insults-generator.htm
    Playlist for Program #110:
    • DECLAN for St. Patrick's Day (of Ireland) Keltic Brooding
    • WILD ROVER for St. Patrick's Day (of Ireland) Keltic Party
    • SAM ROBERTS: "FIXED TO RUIN" (Montreal, QC, Canada) Juno nominated for rock album of the year
    • SLOW HAND ROW: "WHAT IF YOU" (Dublin, Ireland) Funk Rock
    • BURJCRIS: "STAY" (Dublin, Ireland) Indie Rock
    • BONUS TRACKS as I covered the start of the "FLIP SIDE" program @ 3:00 pm
    • STEVIE WONDER: "HIGHER GROUND"
    • Theme song for "The Flip Side" show
    • RUFUS featuring Chaka Khan: "SWEET THING"
    OUT & ABOUT (like HA, not with this cold-flu!):
    • A week of doing pretty much Diddly-Squat with the flu. Souped out. Lemoned out! Adviled out!
    • A BUDOKON workout on Saturday morning March 14, 2009. First attempt at the road to recovery. If it wasn't for the dog needing walks I'd have not gone out all week.
    • Did watch a bunch of NHL hockey games and World baseball Classic games. What else could one do? Cinderella Prize goes to the Dutch (Netherlands) for beating the Dominican Republic not once but twice to advance in the WBC. Team Canada eliminated by Italy? That was a bummer.
    • Did interviews with station "volunteers" applying to become station "members" along with a colleague on the Membership Committee on Saturday March 7 and Sunday March 8. 

    Posted by Brian R Dillon at 3/14/2009 4:08 PM
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