Wake Up Winnipeg - Episode 100

 Wake Up Winnipeg - Episode 100

Hosted Live/Produced/Recorded by: Andru Valpy Paul McAvoy & Natty Somers
Air Date: 11/04/2011 6:00 PM on UMFM 101.5 FM  
Free Podcast Download Location: iTunes.
Web: http://wakeupwinnipeg.com/
Twitter: http://twitter.com/wakeupwinnipeg 
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Rebroadcast: 11/09/2011 on CJUM 101.5 UMFM - 6:30 AM

This week we celebrated our 100th episode of Wake Up Winnipeg, To help us reminisce we invited former co-host Paul McAvoy to the station alongside queen of co-hosts Natty Somers.

Two years ago Wake Up Winnipeg started as a side project to The Aimless & Andy Show which also aired on UMFM. The intent was to put together a talk show built specifically around local news and event listings in an effort to show our stations ongoing support to our community, but also as a resource for us to explore a side of radio production that we had not personally explored before.

Here we are two years later and we continue to learn more about this city. I am happy to officially call it home and act as a strong advocate for Winnipeg. Our ongoing goal for each episode of Wake Up Winnipeg is to seek out new opportunities, adventures and stories and continue to share to those our friends within the perimeter and those families and fans throughout the world.

On today's episode we take a look back on our success and replay just some of our favorite interviews including:

• Colin Mochrie - Episode 1
• The Heavy (UK) - Episode 5
• Joel Plaskett - Episode 12
• Jill Barber - Episode 12
• The Edmonton Folk Festival - Episode 11
• John Blackwood & The Housewives - Episode 18
• Winnipeg Folk Festivals - Episodes 4, 10, 50, 51, 85, 86
• Trampled By Turtles - Episode 85
• Melissa McClelland - Episode 85
• Tom Green - Episode 77, 78
• Folklorama - Episodes 4, 54, 88, 89

With over 100 episodes of our show and only 30 minutes to reflect it was certainly challenging to decide on what interviews we were going to feature. The above mentioned interviews and clips are only some of the many moments that have helped build up our show over the last year and a half. If you'd like a complete look at all of our episodes be sure to check out our show logs.

Towards the end of the episode I release a surprise to share with all of you with a cover of The Guess Who's song - These Eyes that I recorded with our friends from Callida and with the help of Greg Arcade.





A note about the video:

This is what happens when a drummer makes the jump to front man. . . It's my first attempt at publicly singing.

In case you missed it. . . this was my surprise for Wake Up Winnipeg episode 100.

My vocals were a bit scratchy towards the end and it was tough to hit some of Burton Cummings high notes because I had been practicing a bit too much before recording.

A big thanks to Geoff Thompson, Trevor Lux, Rodrigo Ramirez for their help in recording this take! The actual audio recording that aired on Wake Up Winnipeg also featured Greg Arcade on the keys, so thanks to him for that!

The video and audio don't sync exactly. I didn't end up filming the actual take of the song so I matched the video as best I could.

The episode is now available for free download as a free podcast in the iTunes music store. Feel free to subscribe for past episodes, in studio sessions and extended interviews from Season 3.

A big thanks to all of our fans and supporters for their help over the last 100 episodes.

Rock and Roll with a Thanks on Top,

Andru Valpy

(c) 2011 A. Valpy - Wake Up Winnipeg/UMFM

Wake Up Winnipeg - Episode 99

Wake Up Winnipeg - Episode 99

Hosted Live/Produced/Recorded by: Andru Valpy & Natty Somers.
Air Date: 10/28/2011 6:00 PM on UMFM 101.5 FM  
Free Podcast Download Location: iTunes.
Web: http://wakeupwinnipeg.com/
Twitter: http://twitter.com/wakeupwinnipeg 
Become a FaceBook Fan: http://facebook.com/wakeupwinnipeg
Rebroadcast: 11/02/2011 on CJUM 101.5 UMFM - 6:30 AM

This week we promise you nothing but treats. There were no tricks pulled during the recording of this episode.

Just in case you missed it live, here's what we got up to on Wake Up Winnipeg Episode 99.

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Winnipeg police have released a 41 year old Alberta man from their custody yesterday evening after having arrested him on Tuesday night at Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport.

The male suspect was arrested after what police describe as causing a disturbance on a Toronto bound Air Canada flight.


During their investigation police revealed that the man appeared intoxicated and refused direction from crew members. He also attempted to light a cigarette while on board. When flight attendants attempt to intervene the passengers aggressive and belligerent behaviour continued at which time the cabin crew restrained the male to ensure the safety of everyone on board.

The man is charged with numerous offenses including causing disturbance, utter threat to cause death or bodily harm and interference with crew member.

The suspect appeared in a Winnipeg court yesterday and will again be remanded until November the 30th on several federal and provincial charges.  He has also been banned from all Air Canada planes and any bars or pubs.

The City of Winnipeg plans on holding a round table discussion about the 2012 capital budget on Tuesday and city officials are looking for the public opinion on present and future infrastructure needs.

The consultation will be held on November the 1st from 6-8 in room 2-f at the convention centre. Members of the public are encouraged to pre-register by e-mail at budget@winnipeg.ca or by calling 986-4242. Registration is not mandatory, but appreciated.

Toronto Mayor Rob Ford was once again in the public spotlight this week as CBC's This Hour Has 22 Minutes ambushed the mayor on Monday morning as he was exiting his Etobicoke home.

Ford immediately ran back into the home "fearing for his life" and dialed 911 to request police assistance.

In a report filed by The CBC on Thursday afternoon, 911 dispatchers have stated that the mayor became agitated while waiting for assistance and lost his temper in a secondary phone call to the dispatchers.

On the second call Ford allegedly shouted

"Do you F'ing know? I'm Rob F'ing ford, the mayor of this city!"

The mayor has stated that he was frustrated and very upset that they had accosted him in the driveway. He stated he hoped he could be excused for saying the f-word and that he has never called anyone any names.

Police were not publicly speaking out on the matter at time of Press.


Finally, following up with a story we previously reported on Wake Up Winnipeg, British Musician Paul Rodgers was officially sworn in as a Canadian citizen last week and in a written statement has stated that he is proud to be a Canuck.

 On Wake Up Winnipeg Episode 94 we had the opportunity to talk to Rodgers about living in Canada

"At first we were commuting which was ridiculous really. I ended up staying here longer and longer till I said (to wife Cynthia) 'I think I live here don't i?' And she said 'Yeah, I think you do'. But I've been living here and I love it here. It's kind of very English but it's got much more space."

In a written statement released to Wake Up Winnipeg, Rogers has said that "While I'll always be an Englishman, Canada has given me so much for which I am grateful."

The public ceremony occurred in Surrey BC on Friday October the 21st.

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This week we were joined by a talent local musician by the name of Greg Arcade who joined us by telephone to promote his upcoming show at Pop Soda's Coffeehouse with Mark Sultan.

Though our listeners are no stranger to the sounds of Greg Arcade, this interview marked the first of many chats with Greg on Wake Up Winnipeg.

In our interview with Greg shared his thoughts on his upcoming gig with Mark and described the sights and sounds of Winnipeg's newest cafe Pop Sodas.

During the episode we featured two tracks from Greg Arcade and his band The Electrics including a brand new single entitled "Too Young (To Fall In Love)" and his chart topping song called Creature Of The Night (featuring Cherry Brandy).

We expect big things from Greg Arcade as he continues to grow, both as a solo artist and as a musician, and look forward to talking to him again soon.

Our fans should be happy to know that we hope to have Greg Arcade & The Electrics as a featured guests in an upcoming Aimless & Andy Session from UMFM Studios.

Be sure to download the podcast now on iTunes and stay tuned to UMFM 101.5 & Wake Up Winnipeg for future opportunities with Greg Arcade.

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You can catch us live each week on UMFM 101.5 FM in Winnipeg or worldwide online at http://umfm.com. New episodes air Friday evenings at 6:00 PM CST with episodes being repeated on Wednesday mornings at 6:30 am.

Select episodes of our show can be found for free in the iTunes Music Store via our podcast. For more information, please visit  http://wakeupwinnipeg.com or follow us on twitter at twitter.com/wakeupwinnipeg

Until next week,

-Av