La Villa Strangiato Podcast

La Villa Strangiato

La Villa Strangiato
Weekly progressive rock and jazz radio show on CHUO 89.1 FM (University of Ottawa) highlighting the best from Canada and the international scene. Thursdays at 7:30pm (Eastern) chuo.fm/show/la-villa-strangiato
In conversation with Toby Driver [August 8, 2019]
This week, we catch up with multi-instrumentalist, artist and composer Toby Driver of Kayo Dot as he prepares for a run of solo shows in Canada and the U.S. in August, including one in Ottawa next week. (details below). Toby discusses his recent move away from New York City, the conditions that generated his most recent solo record "They Are They Shield", and taking time away from music to focus on painting and video arts. Toby Driver plays a solo show at Pressed (750 Gladstone Avenue) with woodwind experimentalist this Jeremiah Cymerman on Tuesday, August 13. [Interview aired live on CHUO 89.1 FM in Ottawa in August 8, 2019; photo credit Carey Mathewson, 2018.]
Aug 11, 2019
10 min
In conversation with Steven Gillies of Atlas : Empire [April 18, 2019]
On the program this week, we speak with guitarist and vocalist Steven Gillies of the Glasgow, Scotland-based indie alt-rock progressive trio Atlas : Empire. As the band nears the end of its third Canadian tour with a gig this Saturday evening in Ottawa, Steven reflects on the band's eight-year history, their latest album "The Stratosphere Beneath Our Feet", and Glasgow's ever-evolving music scene. [Interview aired live April 18, 2019 on CHUO 89.1 FM in Ottawa.]
Apr 19, 2019
5 min
In conversation with Jean-Paul Prat of Masal [April 11, 2019]
This week, we speak with composer and keyboardist Jean-Paul Prat, general mastermind of the Lyon, France-based Masal. Two years after the release of his reformed band's third album since 2009, "Paysages du ciel", Jean-Paul weighs in on everything from Masal's history, to its live performances, his objectives and beliefs as an artist, and his outlook on the future. [Interview aired live April 11, 2019 on CHUO 89.1 FM in Ottawa].
Apr 12, 2019
10 min
In conversation with Falling Edge [March 21, 2019]
Following the release late last year of Falling Edge's third studio release "Fe3", guitarist Chris Rupert and drummer Rob Kovar reflect on the new album, the recording process, and the musical journey that got them here. Check out this Canadian band's new record on their bandcamp page: http://fallingedge.bandcamp.com/album/fe3 [Interview aired live on CHUO 89.1 FM in Ottawa on March 21, 2019]
Mar 24, 2019
12 min
In conversation with Garrett Warner of Tiny Cars [January 17, 2019]
This week, Ottawa-based guitarist Garrett Warner opens up about his band Tiny Cars' debut four-track EP, The Truth About Snake Oil. Garrett also talks influences and mentors, shares his thoughts on Ottawa's "terribly underrated" music scene, and reveals plans for several upcoming Tiny Cars gigs. The band takes the stage at Avant Garde Bar this Saturday evening, January 20 alongside Ottawa trio The Dandy Lions. Cover $10, doors 9pm! [Interview aired January 17, 2019 on CHUO 89.1 FM in Ottawa].
Jan 19, 2019
10 min
In conversation with Nathanael Larochette [December 13, 2018]
Last month, Ottawa-based guitarist and composer Nathanael Larochette of Musk Ox and The Night Watch spoke to La Villa Strangiato about his musical journey so far, his various projects big and small, the Ottawa live music scene — and plans for a third solo album, a third Musk Ox release, and a third studio work by The Night Watch. [Interview aired live December 13, 2018 on CHUO 89.1 FM in Ottawa, Canada]
Jan 13, 2019
7 min
In conversation with The Aaron Clift Experiment [June 14, 2018]
Keyboardist and vocalist Aaron Clift of the Austin, TX-based progressive rock group The Aaron Clift Experiment speaks about his band's influences, their great new record "If All Goes Wrong", the local music scene in Austin, and upcoming opportunities to hear the band in a live setting, including at Chicago's Progtoberfest this fall. [Interview aired on live on CHUO 89.1 FM in Ottawa on June 14, 2018; photo credit aaronclift.com]
Jun 26, 2018
10 min
In conversation with RXP [May 31, 2018]
Following the release earlier this year of RXP's inaugural album "Pathos", guitarist Carlos Wong and keyboard player Mauricio Delgado speak to La Villa Strangiato this week about their influences, the new record, the local music scene in San José, Costa Rica, and aspirations for upcoming live performance. Check out the new record at the RXP Bandcamp page: https://rxpcr.bandcamp.com/album/pathos [Interview aired live on CHUO 89.1 FM in Ottawa on May 31, 2018]
Jun 3, 2018
24 min
In conversation with The Dead Centuries [January 25, 2018]
On the eve of The Dead Centuries' album launch show this past week at Live on Elgin, drummer Bryant McNamara and guitarist Adam Tremblett took the time to discuss their sound, their new record Race Against Time, the Ottawa/Gatineau music scene, and the band's plans for the future. [Interview aired live January 25, 2018 on CHUO 89.1 FM in Ottawa, Canada]
Jan 29, 2018
8 min
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