First edition of the Activist Express, on the Film and Festival Express May 9th 2015, discusses the current situation in Powell River concerning Island Timberlands logging Lot 450.
Includes audio from Rueben Richards, Jason Down, Judy Tyabji and Cameron Twyford at the public rally and community gathering on May 9th, 2015.
Ben Howells joined FFExpress host Courtney Harrop on the air April 26th to break down the upcoming 'North of the Oyster' event, as well as some Atmosphere updates!
BC Filmmakers Tai Uhlmann and Theo Angell joined FF Express host Courtney Harrop in studio to talk about their upcoming documentary film "The End of the Road". A film about Lund, BC and the community that has thrived there for decades.
To learn more about the film, the team, and the Seed&Spark fundraiser, visit The End of the Road's website at:
This month, Sonia, Danika, & David discuss Sonia's choice, Geek Love by Katherine Dunn, first published in 1989 and a significant influence on the weirdo culture of the Pacific Northwest since then.
Join us in May for our discussion of Tooth Fairy by Graham Joyce.
This month, we discuss Ken McGoogan's 2001 book Fatal Passage, about the life and exploits of Arctic explorer John Rae and his efforts to find the missing part of the Northwest Passage and determine the fate of the unlucky 1845 Franklin expedition.
This month, the OABC consisted of Deb (whose choice this was), Sonia, Katie, Ben, Steve, and David. Music provided by Stan Rogers ("Northwest Passage") and Tiller's Folly & Bruce Coughlan ("The Ballad of John Rae").
Join us in March for our discussion of Geek Love by Katherine Dunn.
Have a listen as Cousin Awd and FFExpress host Courtney Harrop have a catch up (kind of like a coffee Break) and Cousin Awd breaks down the Evening of Film, Conversation and Music event coming up on January 31st:
Local Musician Larry Hanson, Nanaimo based musicians Willie Thrasher and Linda Saddleback, actor Eric Wilson, voice of APTN’s new First Nations superhero cartoon, Kagagi, and Kevin “Sipreano” Howes, the curator of the hit collection Native North America (Vol. 1): Aboriginal Folk, Rock, and Country 1966-1985, will engage in the courageous conversation considering why the art of First Nations People were not supported in Media historically and what has changed today - if anything.
Reserve your seat by phoning 604-485-0088. Admission by Donation to the Artists.
Have a listen as Benjamin Dunstan talks with host Courtney harrop about his projects in the Comox Valley, including the Folkury Press and a hot new cooking show called 'Community Ingredients'. He even plays a song at the end!
Featuring A beautiful Scarlet>Fire from Barton Hall 77-05-08, Cousin Awd guest appearance and event updates, The Funk Hunters, special guest Benjamin Dunstan and his many projects, including the Folkury Press and 'Community Ingredients', #MrFireWizard's Music History (+ bonus tracks), Film chatter and more!