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80’s Music Rules ~ More from Retrospect CFRC-FM ~ 2-21-12

The heat continues across the continent, and sometimes I really think Ed-FM is single-handedly the reason.
“Everything’s Gone Green” describes the eco-friendly natural wattage he produces every Tuesday from Kingston,
Ontario. Don’t believe it? Give it a listen for yourself.

Tune in to Ed and his “not afraid of obscure” 80’s Retrospect show on CFRC-FM from 8 pm until 10 pm on Tuesday nights. Ed takes requests by phone: (613) 533-CFRC (2372) or email: retrospectcfrc at yahoo dot ca. Indulge yourself in some “80’s Music that doesn’t suck.” I guarantee die-hard 80’s New Wave/post-punk fans will not be disappointed.

CFRC-FM Playlist February 21, 2012

Basement of Carruthers Hall in Queens University, Kingston, Ontario
ED-FM ~ Retrospect
80’s Music That Doesn’t Suck
If the “Listen Live” link on the CFRC Website doesn’t work, copy and paste this URL into your Windows Media Player: http://sunsite.queensu.ca:8000/
Join us in the Chat Room during the show – either click the link on the right menu under the Rave and Roll graphic, or here.
To listen to any shows that you may have missed, go to the CFRC website and look up the archives under the “Programming” drop-down menu. You can enjoy Ed’s previous shows in one-hour increments.

David Bowie – Heroes/Helden
Nash The Slash – 1984
Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark – Concrete Hands
Moev – Crucify Me (12 inch)
Mojo Nixon – Elvis Is Everywhere
Neo A4 – Say This To Me (12 inch)
Gary Numan/Bill Sharpe – Change Your Mind (12 inch)
New Order – Everything’s Gone Green
Jona Lewie – (You’ll Always Find Me ) In The Kitchen At Parties
Men Without Hats – On Tuesday
Human League – Crow And A Baby
Echo & THe Bunnymen – Show Of Strength
Psyche – Uncivilized
Johnny Analog – Rhythm Ruled
Mood – Paris Is One Day Away
Love & Rockets – Kundalini Express
Martha & The Muffins – The Waters Of Babylon
Siouxsie & The Banshees – Peek-A-Boo
Reflex – Politics Of Dancing (12 inch)

February 21, 2012 Posted by | 80's Music, Post-Punk, New Wave, Canadian, Criminally Underrated, Obscure 80's Music, Retrospect Playlists | , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a Comment

Marsbar Playlist ~ 2-19-2012

February 19, 2012

David Marsden on the Rock.FM every Saturday and Sunday night from 7 p.m. until midnight. Streaming live via the Internet.

Once again, Buk from the chat room came through for me and sent in the list from 10 pm until midnight. Thank you so much! I really appreciate the assist.

Aphrodite’s Child – Marie Joile
Aztec Camera – Walk Out To Winter
Billy Elliot – Electricity
Billy Preston – My Sweet Lord
City Boy – The Violin
Colin James – Why’d You Lie
Crash Test Dummies – Not Today Baby
David Usher – Black Black Heart
Dee Long – Good Night Universe
Delerium – A Poem for Byzantium
Dr. John – Right Place, Wrong Time
Elton John – Electricity
Fixx – Saved By Zero
Frank Zappa – Joe’s Garage
Freedom Or Death – Inside
Front 242 – Headhunter
Gary Numan – Are ‘Friends’ Electric?
Genesis – I Know What I Like (In Your Wardrobe)
Grace Jones – The Apple Stretching
Grapes Of Wrath – I Am Here
Haircut One Hundred – Love Plus One
Hunter Valentine – Staten Island Dream Tour
Icehouse – Hey Little Girl
Jethro Tull – To Cry You A Song
Joel Plaskett Emergency – Fashionable People
John Cooper Clarke – Beasley Street
Jona Lewie – (You’ll Always Find Me In The) Kitchen at Parties
Jonathan Peters – Flower Duet ’99
Kinks – Permanent Waves
Leon Russell – A Song For You
Lou Rawls – Chain Gang
Magazine – Light Pours Out Of Me
Mavis Staples – Eyes On The Prize
Members – Radio
My Morning Jacket – Look At You
Parachute Club – Rise Up
Prefab Sprout – Looking For Atlantis
Pukka Orchestra – Rubber Girl
Red Sun Horizon – India
Robbie Robertson – Houdini
Scissor Sisters – Mary
Shawn Phillips – Keep On
Spoons – Imperfekt
Stranglers – Skin Deep
TBA – The Reunion
Third World – Try Jah Love
T. Rex – The Slider
Violent Kin – The Honesty
Weissberg & Mandell – Dueling Banjos

For previous David Marsden lists starting from 2003, visit RalphD’s blog “Marsbar Theater.” Ralph is the creator and original caretaker of the lists.

February 19, 2012 Posted by | Marsbar Playlists | | Leave a Comment

Marsbar Playlist ~ 2-18-2012

February 18, 2012

David Marsden on the Rock.FM every Saturday and Sunday night from 7 p.m. until midnight. Streaming live via the Internet.

Many, many thanks to Buk from the chat room for filling in the blanks between 10pm and midnight. Not only did he supply that part of the list, he spoiled me by alphabetizing it, as well.

69 Eyes – Betty Blue
Alex Sweeton – If You See Me
Ali Slaight – Hey You
Arkitex – First World Calling
Big Audio Dynamite – Medicine Show
Blackmore’s Night – I Still Remember
Blancmange – Blind Vision
Box – Crying out Loud For Love
Cliks – Nobody Else Will
Concrete Blonde – Bloodletting (The Vampire Song)
Dee Long – Dog Star
Depeche Mode – Personal Jesus
Econoline Crush – All That You Are
Elvis Costello – Alison
Fine Young Cannibals – Suspicious Minds
FM – One O’Clock Tomorrow
Frankie Goes To Hollywood – Welcome To The Pleasuredome
Freedom Or Death – Nobody Listens
Gang Of Four – Paralysed
Housemartins – Caravan Of Love
Iggy Pop – Sister Midnight
Jam – Town Called Malice
Japan – Rhodesia
Jerry Lee Lewis/Big Bopper/Champs/Wanda Jackson/Little Richard/Danny & The Juniors – Montage of 60s Songs
Kissing The Pink – The Last Film
Leonard Cohen – First We Take Manhattan
Midnight Oil – The Dead Heart
Moby – Lie Down In Darkness
Pink Floyd – Arnold Layne
Populars – Smart Bomb
Powder Blues Band – Boppin’ With The Blues
Rammstein – Rammlied
Rocky Horror Picture Show – Sweet Transvestite
Shriekback – Nemesis
Slave To The SQUAREwave – Dirty Disco
Spoons – 2000 Years
Status Quo – In The Army Now
Stranglers – Nice ‘N’ Sleazy
The Limousines – Internet Killed The Video Star
The The – This Is The Day
Tim Capello – I Still Believe
Tin Star Orphans – Men With Guns
Tom Robinson – Listen To The Radio
Type O Negative – Love You To Death
Violent Kin – Velvet Hideout
Within Temptation – Our Farewell
Yello – Rubberband Man

For previous David Marsden lists starting from 2003, visit RalphD’s blog “Marsbar Theater.” Ralph is the creator and original caretaker of the lists.

February 18, 2012 Posted by | Marsbar Playlists | | Leave a Comment

80’s Music Rules ~ More from Retrospect CFRC-FM ~ 2-14-12

Love is in the air, and it was definitely being broadcast from Kingston, Ontario. Ed-FM had his mojo going with a delightful assortment of obscure 80s, a perfect mix to get us in the mood. Who needs roses and chocolates once a year when you can have Ed-Fm live over streaming internet every Tuesday night? Wouldn’t have it any other way!

Tune in to Ed and his “we don’t need no steenkin’ chocolate” 80’s Retrospect show on CFRC-FM from 8 pm until 10 pm on Tuesday nights. Ed takes requests by phone: (613) 533-CFRC (2372) or email: retrospectcfrc at yahoo dot ca. Indulge yourself in some “80’s Music that doesn’t suck.” I guarantee die-hard 80’s New Wave/post-punk fans will not be disappointed.

CFRC-FM Playlist February 14, 2012

Basement of Carruthers Hall in Queens University, Kingston, Ontario
ED-FM ~ Retrospect
80’s Music That Doesn’t Suck
If the “Listen Live” link on the CFRC Website doesn’t work, copy and paste this URL into your Windows Media Player: http://sunsite.queensu.ca:8000/
Join us in the Chat Room during the show – either click the link on the right menu under the Rave and Roll graphic, or here.
To listen to any shows that you may have missed, go to the CFRC website and look up the archives under the “Programming” drop-down menu. You can enjoy Ed’s previous shows in one-hour increments.

Strange Advance – Love Becomes Electric
Yello – I Love You (I Know)
Box – Crying out Loud For Love
Art Of Noise – Moments In Love
Pukka Orchestra – Rubber Girl
Simple Minds – Love Song
Sigue Sigue Sputnik – Love Missile F1-11
Naked Eyes – Always Something There To Remind Me
Boys Brigade _ The Passion Of Love
Killing Joke – Love Like Blood
Human League – Love Action
Gary Numan/Tubeway Army – My Love Is A Liquid
Passions – I’m In Love With A German Film Star
New Order – Bizarre Love Triangle
Glove – Punish Me With Kisses
Extras – Circular Impression
Mission UK – Love Me To Death
Men Without Hats – I’m In Love
Leisure Process – Love Cascade

February 14, 2012 Posted by | 80's Music, Post-Punk, New Wave, Canadian, Criminally Underrated, Obscure 80's Music, Retrospect Playlists | , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a Comment

Marsbar Playlist ~ 2-12-2012

February 12, 2012

David Marsden on the Rock.FM every Saturday and Sunday night from 7 p.m. until midnight. Streaming live via the Internet.

The weekend is complete, and the segue into Monday is a much smoother transition thanks to David and his fabulous free-form broadcasting.

Boz Scaggs – Lowdown
Busted – Psycho Girl
Clash – Guns Of Brixton
Dalbello – Animal
David Krystal – Wake Me When It’s Over
Dee Long – Space Station
Dream Academy – The Love Parade
Dylans – Planet Love
Echo & The Bunnymen – The Cutter
Econoline Crush – All That You Are
Fabulous Poodles – Mirror Star
Frank Zappa – Let’s Make The Water Turn Black
Genesis – The Carpet Crawlers (1999)
Hidden Cameras – Origin: Orphan
Ian Dury & The Blockheads – Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll
Iggy Pop – Pumpin’ For Jill
Jam – Eton Rifles
James & Bobby Purify – I’m Your Puppet
Leon Russell – A Hard Rain’s A Gonna Fall
Leonard Cohen – The Future
Love Spit Love – How Soon Is Now
Motors – Love & Loneliness
Pukka Orchestra – Might As Well Be On Mars
Richard Wright – Night Of A Thousand Furry Toys
Slave To The SQUAREwave – 1972
Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes – Walk Away Renee
Spoons – Nova Heart
Spoons – B Movie
Talking Heads – And She Was
Teenage Head – Disgusteen
Temptations – Papa Was A Rollin’ Stone
Tommy Bolin – Post Toastee
Tourists – I Only Want To Be With You
Wilco – Any Major Dude Will Tell You

For previous David Marsden lists starting from 2003, visit RalphD’s blog “Marsbar Theater.” Ralph is the creator and original caretaker of the lists.

February 12, 2012 Posted by | Marsbar Playlists | | Leave a Comment

Bobbi Style and Access 2 ~ The Story Continues

Last July, I reported on Bobbi Style’s brainchild, the Access 2 Foundation. In a nutshell, Bobbi is breathing life into his dream of providing disabled-accessible music studios to all musicians. Since July’s post, he has been tirelessly rolling forward (literally!), not only gaining financial and physical support, but also opening his first Access 2 studio near his home in Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada.

Some of the funding is a result of the hard work of musicians that have committed to donating their time and talent to create tracks for sale. Proceeds are then channeled into the Access 2 project. Bobbi, himself a wildly gifted singer/songwriter who started out as a vital part of the 80s goth/new wave scene (and continues to record to this day), has loaned his enormous talent to several tracks that are now available for purchase on iTunes.

Do yourself a huge favor; if you haven’t already done so, check out the whirlwind known as Bobbi Style. Then, do two very positive things with your money: purchase some great music for your library, and help support a worthy project created to ensure that all musicians have the chance to keep our world full of the music we love.

Bobbi Style on iTunes
http://itunes.apple.com/ca/artist/bobbi-style/id332898927

Girl EP
http://itunes.apple.com/ca/album/girl-ep/id491250999

Bobbi Style “Embrace Me” live

February 12, 2012 Posted by | 80's Music, Post-Punk, New Wave, Access 2 Foundation, Canadian, Goth Rock, Industrial Music, Uncategorized | , , , | Leave a Comment

Marsbar Playlist ~ 2-11-2012

February 11, 2012

David Marsden on the Rock.FM every Saturday and Sunday night from 7 p.m. until midnight. Streaming live via the Internet.

Killer show from the master of free-form broadcasting. This is the list from 7 pm until 10 pm. If anyone can help out with the balance of the playlist from 10pm until midnight, I would really appreciate it.

69 Eyes – Betty Blue
Blue Peter – Don’t Walk Past
Boo Radleys – Lazarus
Boomtown Rats – Dave
Braids – Bohemian Rhapsody
Chameleons – Swamp Thing
Comsat Angels – You Move Me
Cottage Industry – Point On The Hill
Cowboy Junkies – Run For Your Life
DJ Champion – No Heaven
Faithless/Annie Lennox – Insomnia/Sweet Dreams (Mash-up)
Freedom Or Death – Inside
Garland Jeffries – 96 Tears
Harrison Fjord – Docking With Jesus
Heaven 17 – Let Me Go
HIM – Right Here In My Arms
INXS – Original Sin
Jags – Last Picture Show
M/A/R/R/S – Pump Up The Volume
Moev – Head Down
One Model Nation – Transmission
Peter Murphy – Cuts You Up
Powder Blues Band – Thirsty Ears
Rammstein – Du Hast
Romeo Void – Never Say Never
Simple Minds – Love Song
TBA – All Across The Nation
Tin Star Orphans – Men With Guns
Type O Negative – Cinnamon Girl
Violent Kin – The Honesty
Wombats – Let’s Dance To Joy Division
Yaz – Situation

For previous David Marsden lists starting from 2003, visit RalphD’s blog “Marsbar Theater.” Ralph is the creator and original caretaker of the lists.

February 11, 2012 Posted by | Marsbar Playlists | | 2 Comments

80’s Music Rules ~ More from Retrospect CFRC-FM ~ 2-7-12

It was a banner night on the airwaves tonight. Ed-FM had an intriguing announcement to share–on Valentine’s Day, anyone who donates $50.00 or more towards keeping the music alive on CFRC will get to spend the night spinning vinyl with him. If I lived just a little closer–oh, say, about 1500 miles closer–I would definitely be tempted.

Tune in to Ed and his “my kingdom for a vinyl platter” 80’s Retrospect show on CFRC-FM from 8 pm until 10 pm on Tuesday nights. Ed takes requests by phone: (613) 533-CFRC (2372) or email: retrospectcfrc at yahoo dot ca. Indulge yourself in some “80’s Music that doesn’t suck.” I guarantee die-hard 80’s New Wave/post-punk fans will not be disappointed.

CFRC-FM Playlist February 7, 2012

Basement of Carruthers Hall in Queens University, Kingston, Ontario
ED-FM ~ Retrospect
80’s Music That Doesn’t Suck
If the “Listen Live” link on the CFRC Website doesn’t work, copy and paste this URL into your Windows Media Player: http://sunsite.queensu.ca:8000/
Join us in the Chat Room during the show – either click the link on the right menu under the Rave and Roll graphic, or here.
To listen to any shows that you may have missed, go to the CFRC website and look up the archives under the “Programming” drop-down menu. You can enjoy Ed’s previous shows in one-hour increments.

Jane Siberry – Mimi On The Beach
The The – Uncertain Smile
Echo & The Bunnymen – The Killing Moon (Up all night mix)
Yello – Of Course I’m Lying
Hush – Now Reality
Peter Murphy – The Line Between The Devil’s Teeth
Martha & The Muffins – Cooling The Medium
Rational Youth – Freeze
Karel Fialka – Hey Matthew
Luxuria – The Beast Box Is Dreaming (extended)
Men Without Hats – I Got The Message
Dalek I Love You – African Express
Blondie – Angels On The Balcony
Frankie Goes To Hollywood – Two Tribes(Annihilation mix)
Sex Beat – Sex Beat
Divine – You Think You’re A Man

February 7, 2012 Posted by | 80's Music, Post-Punk, New Wave, Canadian, Criminally Underrated, Obscure 80's Music, Retrospect Playlists | , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a Comment

Marsbar Playlist ~ 2-5-2012

February 5, 2012

David Marsden on the Rock.FM every Saturday and Sunday night from 7 p.m. until midnight.

David provided folks like me who couldn’t give a hoot about the Super Bowl, an earful of great tunes. JerusalemSlim is off tonight and the next few weeks. If anyone can lend a hand with the playlist from 10 pm until midnight, your help would be very much appreciated.

Note: With David Marsden’s help, along with Dave (buk)  and Nowhereman/Blogger Andrew from the chatroom, we now have a complete list. Thank you all so much for the cheerful assist!

??? – Love’s On The Run
10CC – Dreadlock Holiday
801 – Now Listen
Blodwyn Pig – Dear Jill
Blue October – For The Love
Brian Eno – Baby’s On Fire
Carole Pope – Landfall
Chairlift – Sidewalk Safari
Champion – My Black Saab
Concrete Blonde – Mexican Moon
Dave Rave – Strong
David Usher – Love Will Save The Day
Dee Long – Good Night Universe
Delerium – A Poem For Byzantium
Dr. John & The Band – Such A Night
Eight Seconds – Kiss You When It’s Dangerous
Eric Clapton – Change The World
Frank Zappa – Watermelon In Easter Hay
Grace Jones – Walking In The Rain
Hidden Cameras – The International M.M.A. – The Mild Mannered Army
Hidden Cameras – Underage
Holly Johnson & Friends – Ferry ‘Cross The Mersey
Hunter Valentine – Staten Island Dream Tour
Inspiral Carpets – This Is How It Feels
Japan – All Tomorrow’s Parties
Kane Gang – Gun Law
Kate Bush – Babooshka
Kinks – Misfits
Ladysmith – Passage To Promise
Lambchop – Up With People
Leonard Cohen – Darkness
Long John Baldry – Mr. Rubin
Meat Puppets – Backwater
Mick Ronson – Billy Porter
Midnight Oil – Beds Are Burning
New Pornographers – Use It
Norman Greenbaum – Spirit In The Sky
Oingo Boingo – Weird Science
Papermaps – Complicate Things
Phil Manzanera – City Of Light
Pink Floyd – Welcome To The Machine
Red Sun Horizon – India
Rita Marley – One Draw
Robbie Robertson – Showdown At Big Sky
Roderick Falconer – Mr. Radio
Scissor Sisters – Lovers In The Backseat
Simply Red – The Air I Breathe (Reprise)
Simply Red – The Air I Breathe
Stranglers – Always The Sun
Strawbs – Hero & Heroine
Tangerine Dream – A Blonde In The Park
Thinkman – The Formula
Tony Joe White – Polk Salad Annie x 2
Tubes – Slipped My Disco
Violent Kin – The Honesty
Vis-A-Vis – Shadowplay
Wall Of Voodoo – Far Side Of Crazy
Willy Deville – Needles & Pins

For previous David Marsden lists starting from 2003, visit RalphD’s blog “Marsbar Theater.” Ralph is the creator and original caretaker of the lists.

February 5, 2012 Posted by | Marsbar Playlists | | 2 Comments

Marsbar Playlist ~ 2-4-2012

February 4, 2012

David Marsden on the Rock.FM every Saturday and Sunday night from 7 p.m. until midnight.

The freeform sounds that reached the night-blooming jasmine-tinged SoFla airwaves tonight were ripe with vital tuneage, reminding us all that we are, indeed, alive. It’s hard to imagine a world devoid of such magic,especially when it validates our existence and the very stuff we’re made of.

Heartfelt thanks to Nowhereman/Blogger Andrew who sent me the BDS list from 10 pm until midnight. That means there are only a few song titles missing from the Saturday night extravaganza.

Speaking of which…if anyone can help out with the playlist from 10 pm until midnight Sunday (JerusalemSlim is away for the next few weeks), it would be deeply appreciated.

??? – India
Arcade Fire – Ready To Start
B-52s – Planet Claire
Band – Chest Fever
Big Country – In A Big Country
Blackmore’s Night – Rainbow Eyes
Blue Peter – Don’t Walk Past
Bolus – Steps Under Shelter
Book Of Love – Boy
Box – Live On T.V.
Boy & Bear – Feeding Line
Clash – The Magnificent Seven
Cure – The Walk
David Bowie – Diamond Dogs
Dee Long – Toronto
Elsiane – Prosaic
Fixx – Red Skies
Frank Zappa – Flakes
Gossip – Standing In The Way Of Control
Grinderman – Worm Tamer
Hawaiian Pups – Baby Judy
Hunter Valentine – She Only Loves Me When She’s Wasted
Ian Dury & The Blockheads – Clever Trevor
Icehouse – Electric Blue
Killing Joke – Love Like Blood
Lighthouse Family – Ain’t No Sunshine
Lightning Seeds – Marvellous
Madness – Our House
Martha & The Muffins – Black Stations / White Stations
National Velvet – Sex Gorilla
Oingo Boingo- You Really Got Me
Payola$ – Never Said I Loved You
Pete Wylie – Sinful
Peter Murphy – Indigo Eyes
Philip Lynott – Solo In Soho
Pink Floyd – Lost For Words
Pop Will Eat Itself – Def Con One
Priddle Concern – Dive
Pursuit Of Happiness – I’m An Adult Now
Rammstein – Sehnsucht
Simple Minds – Promised You A Miracle
Spoons – Old Emotions
Start – Hey You
Status Quo – In The Army Now
Stranglers – Too Precious
Strawbs – Ghosts Medley
Tubes – What Do You Want From Life?

For previous David Marsden lists starting from 2003, visit RalphD’s blog “Marsbar Theater.” Ralph is the creator and original caretaker of the lists.

February 4, 2012 Posted by | Marsbar Playlists | | 2 Comments

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