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Archive for April, 2010

Live At The Reach - Tuesday May 4, 2010

Tuesday, April 27th, 2010

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New Music Update - Hannah Georgas

Tuesday, April 27th, 2010

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From http://uniter.ca/

I cannot seem to gush enough about Vancouver’s Hannah Georgas. With her fantastic new album “This Is Good” coming out today, why stop now?

This upbeat indie pop is ridiculously infectious while the inherent sweetness of Georgas’ music is tempered by her severely honest lyrics about life, love and the human condition. Her songs are solidly based around her acoustic guitar and soaring vocals.

Hannah Georgas puts out music which is very reminiscent of Cat Power and Bats for Lashes, but with splashes of dance punk, west coast folk, and even a little whimsical new wave. Tracks like “Dancefloor” demands at minimum head-bobbing, while “Chit Chat” and “Bang Bang You’re Dead” will instantly become lodged in your brain.

Sing-a-long with Hannah Georgas May 22, 2010 when she will be taking to the stage at the Venue in Vancouver along with Colleen Brown and Dave Vertesi. Click here for more information on how to get tickets.

Click here to check Hannah Georgas out on Radio Three.

Becky@civl.ca

Music Director

April 29th is International Make-A-Wish day

Monday, April 26th, 2010

April 29th is the 30th aniversary of the very first wish granted by the Make-A-Wish foundation. Over the last 30 years the Make-A-Wish foundation has granted over 240 000 wishes world wide.

for more information or to help the make a wish foundation you can visit http://www.makeawish.ca/

CIVL Now Charting with !earshot

Wednesday, April 21st, 2010

Our first charts are up! Many thanks go to all the great artists who have provided us with music, the volunteers who put many hours of work into getting the system set up and our great DJs for spinning some awesome tracks! Our charts will now be available at !earshot. Here is this week’s chart:

CIVL 101.7 - Abbotsford

Top 30 for Apr 20, 2010
Rank Artist Title Label
1 The Deadcats Look Like Hell Flying Saucer
2 The Brains The Brains Stomp
3 Omega Crom Blood Steel & Fire Reversed
4 Calabrese Calabrese III - They Call Us Death Self-Released
5 K-Os Yes! Crown Loyalist
6 Beach House Teen Dream Sub Pop
7 The Koffin Kats Forever For Hire Hairball 8
8 Japandroids Post-Nothing Unfamiliar
9 Grim Hymn and the Horrors Grim Hymn and the Horrors Self-Released
10 Phoenix Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix Glassnote
11 Yeah Yeah Yeahs It’s Blitz! Universal
12 Bison B.C. Dark Ages Metal Blade
13 MSTRKRFT Fist Of God Last Gang
14 Priestess Prior to the Fire Indica
15 The Destro Harmony of Discord Metal Blade
16 Said The Whale Islands Disappear Hidden Pony
17 The Wind Whistles Animals Are People Too Self-Released
18 The xx XX Young Turks
19 Telekinesis Telekinesis! Merge
20 Fallan Soldier Above The Call of Duty Self-Released
21 Ohbijou Beacons Last Gang
22 Scatterheart The Masterplan Self-Released
23 Bloodsucking Zombies from Outer Space Killer Klowns from Outer Space EP Fiendforce
24 You Say Party! We Say Die! XXXX Paper Bag
25 The Magician Who Will Cut My Grass When I’m Gone Self-Released
26 Two Bicycles An Attempt to Be Alone Self-Released
27 St. Vincent Actor 4AD
28 Rags to Radio Living Room EP Self-Released
29 Neko Case Middle Cyclone Anti-
30 The Quakes Negative Charge Self-Released

Help CIVL Support Earth Day - April 22, 2010

Monday, April 19th, 2010

Top 10 actions to reduce your impact on the environment

1) Shop SmartTop 10

• “Buy what you need, not what you want”
• Consider renting and borrowing things that are seldom needed
• Buy used items from garage sales and second-hand stores

2) Simple Savers

• Replace incandescent light bulbs with compact fluorescent bulbs
• Use aerators on faucets and shower heads
• Weatherstrip windows and doors

3) Use Transportation Alternatives

• Walk, cycle, car pool and use public transportation
• When driving, reduce idling and maintain correct tire pressure
• Consider car sharing programs or renting

4) Choose food Wisely

• Choose local and organic foods that are in season and support local food producers
• Eat less meat

5) Washing and Drying

• Wash full loads of clothes in cold water and hang to air dry

6) Heating and Cooling

• For summer air conditioning, set your thermostat to 24°C or 25°C
• For winter heating, set your thermostat to 19°C or 20°C
• Install ceiling fans and programmable thermostats

7) Close to home

• Vacation, travel and work as close to home as possible

8) Bathroom Basic’s

• Take short showers instead of baths
• Close water taps while brushing your teeth

9) Careful Cleaning

• Choose natural, non-toxic cleaning products
• Make natural cleaners with ingredients like vinegar, baking soda and water

10) Recycling

• Donate, reuse and recycle items before throwing them into the trash
• Harmful materials like chemicals, batteries, electronics, etc. should be taken to local hazardous waste depots or recyclers

Contact: Keith Treffry | Communications Director | Earth Day Canada | 416.599.1991 x 107 | keith@earthday.ca

About Earth Day Canada
Earth Day Canada (EDC), a national environmental charity founded in 1990, provides Canadians with the practical knowledge and tools they need to lessen their impact on the environment. In 2004 it was recognized as the top environmental education organization in North America, for its innovative year-round programs and educational resources, by the Washington-based North American Association for Environmental Education, the world’s largest association of environmental educators. In 2008 it was chosen as Canada’s “Outstanding Non-profit Organization” by the Canadian Network for Environmental Education and Communication. EDC regularly partners with thousands of organizations in all parts of Canada.
www.earthday.ca

CIVL Radio Seeks New Music. Especially Local Music!

Friday, April 16th, 2010

Are you in a band? Are your friends? Your co-workers? Your relatives? If so, CIVL Radio is looking for your help to cultivate our music library with submissions. CIVL Radio is looking for anything regardless of genre, style or standards of recording.

CIVL Radio has music programs that cover a range of musical genres and styles from reggae to jazz, punk to metal, dance to folk and beyond. CIVL Radio also has a few music programs that focus specifically on local talent to the University of the Fraser Valley.

It has never been so easy for the Fraser Valley to have their music heard on the radio! But CIVL Radio needs your help to share it. Either:

Email us at music@civl.ca

Or mail us your submission to:

CIVL Radio 33844 King Road, Abbotsford, BC, V2S 7M8, Canada

Cannot Not: 2010 UFV Bachelor of Fine Arts Graduate Show

Thursday, April 15th, 2010

Hey CIVL folk!

April 27, 2010 The Visual Arts department are kicking off their Fine Arts Exhibit at Casey’s on Campus with a concert! By the way, it is FREE!

The event begins at 6:30 p.m. and the music starts at 8:30 p.m. It is all about promoting the art of UFV students. Join the Bachelor of Fine Arts students as they welcome The Magician and the Gates of Love with Alice B. Army as the opening act.

The exhibit will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mondays to Friday, from April 27 to May 17 in Room B131. Be sure to check it out as well!

The Magician:

To listen: http://radio3.cbc.ca/play/band/The-Magician

About: “Nathan Moes is the Magician. Making pop music, with a foot in the past, and an eye for the future, and a body resting in the present, usually upon a piano bench. Having released his debut EP “Who Will Cut Your Grass When I’m Gone?” in the Fall of 2008, Nathan has played consistently, claiming 3rd place in CITR 101.9’s annual “Shindig” Battle of The Bands, and vetted as a local band to watch for by the Vancouver city beat blog beyondrobson.com.”

Alice B. Army:

To listen: http://www.myspace.com/alicebarmy

About: “We jam at Mount McGreevy’s and it’s super neat. Safety is priority when it comes to jammin’. Alright; let’s bust a groove. We’re three dudes just having a good time. Thanks for having a good time with us. ”

For more information phone 604 504 7441. See y’all there!

For the Facebook event, click here.

Media Release - CIVL Radio CIVL Radio Seeks Community Support in Public Consultation

Tuesday, April 13th, 2010

Dustin Ellis stands on the UFV Campus. Photo taken by Sydney Lamirand.

Dustin Ellis stands on the UFV Campus. Photo taken by Sydney Lamirand.

Abbotsford, BC - CIVL Radio, the campus and community radio station of the University of the Fraser Valley, has recently filed an application to the CRTC to change their allotted frequency to 101.7FM and to move their tower location to near the Mount Lehman Road highway exit. From now until May 4, 2010 the CRTC is seeking public consultation from community organizations in Abbotsford, Mission, Aldergrove and Langley.

CIVL Radio Society President Dustin Ellis noted that “CIVL Radio has a mission to support the local community anyway that we can. CIVL Radio does this by promoting local events and by playing public service announcements.” Ellis also pointed out that “CIVL Radio is a non-profit society and these services are provided free-of-charge as long as the message is for the benefit of the community.”

Community organizations can submit their comments online at the CRTC website, by mail or by fax. To find the CIVL Radio application, Google “CRTC 2010-192″ and click on the section called the “UCFV Campus and Community Radio Society.” During the consultation process, the CRTC will need to know why the organization supports CIVL Radio with details to support their position.

Ellis remarked that “CIVL Radio cannot wait to broadcast on the FM dial, but until then one can listen to CIVL Radio online or one can add any of our programs as a podcast. Check it out at www.civl.ca today.”

To help CIVL Radio help the community with promotional support, send an email to psa@civl.ca with the details or phone 604 851 6306.

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Parkinsons Awarness Month

Monday, April 12th, 2010

Media Release - CIVL Radio Seeks Community Support in Public Consultation

Friday, April 9th, 2010
Dustin Ellis points to where the new tower location will be. Photo tak
Dustin Ellis points to where the new tower location will be. Photo taken by Sydney Lamirand.

Abbotsford, BC - CIVL Radio, the campus and community radio station of the University of the Fraser Valley, has recently filed an application to the CRTC to change their allotted frequency to 101.7FM and to move their tower location to near the Mount Lehman Road highway exit. From now until May 4, 2010 the CRTC is seeking public consultation from community organizations in Abbotsford, Mission, Aldergrove and Langley.

CIVL Radio Society President Dustin Ellis noted that “CIVL Radio has a mission to support the local community anyway that we can. CIVL Radio does this by promoting local events and by playing public service announcements.” Ellis also pointed out that “CIVL Radio is a non-profit society and these services are provided free-of-charge as long as the message is for the benefit of the community.”

Community organizations can submit their comments online at the CRTC website, by mail or by fax. To find the CIVL Radio application, Google “CRTC 2010-192″ and click on the section called the “UCFV Campus and Community Radio Society.” During the consultation process, the CRTC will need to know why the organization supports CIVL Radio with details to support their position.

Ellis remarked that “CIVL Radio cannot wait to broadcast on the FM dial, but until then one can listen to CIVL Radio online or one can add any of our programs as a podcast. Check it out at www.civl.ca today.”

To help CIVL Radio help the community with promotional support, send an email to psa@civl.ca with the details or phone 604 851 6306.

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