This episode Josh is away and Jonathan is flying solo for a double DJ set. We open the episode with Sabo Forte, Calgary’s #1 open format DJ, and after Mama T shares some embarrassing stories we chat with Noodles, the DJ spinning every Sunday afternoon at the Taproom.

Sabo Forte joins us to discuss his brand new album, The Most Obvious Loophole, what makes an open format DJ, and MCA Day YYC. Sabo began working on The Most Obvious Loophole during a trip to Europe, and just after returning to Canada Donald Trump was elected in the US and Leonard Cohen died in the same weekend. This led to noticeable mood change in the material, and Sabo tells us that he has a renewed appreciation for the importance of being a Canadian writer on the modern global stage. We also talk about MCA Day YYC, an offshoot of the core MCA Day NYC event which was organized as a tribute to the late MCA of the Beastie Boys. Wanting to help recreate a feeling of community and camaraderie that he remembered during the Beastie Boys heyday he organized the event including an art show, a silent auction, and even a Beastie Boys tribute show with Jonathan. All of the artists donated their time and supplies and all proceeds went to the Alberta Cancer Foundation. Jonathan expresses his gratitude for the hard work that went into an event like this, but Sabo tells us it “doesn’t feel like work when you love doing it.”

When we sit down with Mama T this episode things get a little embarrassing. We find out about her most embarrassing date, the most embarrassing moment of her summer, and how to approach the embarrassing problem of telling a co-worker they just don’t smell right.

Later we’re joined by Noodles, the man behind the music for Wild Rose’s Soul Sundays at the taproom, and former General Manager and Owner of the legendary Night Gallery tavern. Noodles gives us the lowdown on who’s who at the taproom, what to expect from his crate of records, and why he loves vinyl so much they’ve never once put on a CD or iPod at the taproom on Sundays. We also chat about his time at the now defunct Night Gallery, which Jonathan agrees was THE place to be for live music at the time. We find out about some of the bands the Night Gallery hosted over the years, Jonathan’s first show in Calgary performing there, and their legendary 23-step-program: carrying a bass-amp up the 23 step flight of stairs. Oh, and of course it wouldn’t be a story about the Night Gallery if we didn’t talk about when they were voted Worst Bathroom in the country by Exclaim! magazine.

Join us at the Wild Rose Taproom for 20oz of your own

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