Devin and Mike of Us and Wilbur were on the show. It was the one in which Professor Lampert critiqued the Book-Burning reasons. I think they had a good time, but my technical support wasn't very good and so they weren't very loud. That's too bad, because they were sounding good. I enjoy being relaxed and all, and not worrying about technical glitches, but the consequences sometimes leave me feeling irresponsible and selfish. We all have our prices to pay. Devin's been on quite a few times since, and has been different characters in the radio play and has also played solo on the show.
Steven Fearing was unfortunately very tired after a three hour drive from Toronto through sleet and snow. But he made it, and played an excellent song from his latest album and a very believable Harold, before he had to leave early.
Jeff Bird was one of the first musical guests on The Wednesday @ 22:00h Show. I saw his slide show at The Book Shelf in Guelph, Ontario(if anyone knows of a site for "The Book Shelf", please let me know) and asked him if he'd like to be on the show. Without a pause, he said yes. A Very nice man and an incredible musician. He even called the show once after having been on it- that's almost unpresidented.
Both Mike O'Connel and Sheila Gruner of Black Cabbage were on the show together. Mike has recently produced a solo album under Drog called Brandspankin'. And he and Sheila have also been doing duetesk stuff. Mike brought his accordian, and Sheila her Airhoo- actually, I'm not sure if it's Airhoo or Airhee or something else. I keep forgetting.
John Draak, the president of Guelph's Humanist Society, was a very enthusiastic and thought-provoking guest. He favours the definition of a Humanist as "an athiest that cares". This is the only link I could find to include.
Toaster Whatever itself has not appeared on the show, but all the members have appeared seperately. Matt was my only guest for the New Year's show, and my technical director for the two hour haircutting session. Brian and Metias helped me play the premier of "The Wednesday @ 22:00h Show Theme Song"(with Matt Teching again), and all of them have participated seperately by either phone, or in person.
Ron Sexsmith provided me with my first official, remote interview (I did one last year some time with Proffessor Mulholland from the drama department, but I mucked up the tape). He made it really easy for me because he's a really good guy, and mabye because we're both from the Garden City. Thanks again to Devin for setting up the interview.
Jay Lampert, professor of Philosophy at the University of Guelph, agreed to critique the reasons given by candidates for the Wednesday @ 22:00h Show Book-Burning Party. He did an excellent job which no description by myself could do justice.
James Gordon came on with his guitar on the same show as Randy. James has produced at least two solo albums, has written many songs for CBC Radio and has been a long-time member of the group Tamarack.
Incumbents Cathy Downer and Bill McAdams, and the other candidates of the last Ward 5 municipal elections for Guelph, came on the show for "The Wednesday @ 22:00h Candidates Debate". It was the first debate I ever organized and frankly I'm surprised I pulled it off. It went rather well, except when one of the canditates kept kicking me under the table. I'm working hard to get the recent Ward 5 Concillors, Cathy and Bill.
I've been in contact with Jenni, who ahs built up quite a reputation for herself on the net. She's agreed to play one of the characters from the radio play over the phone from Washington D.C.
The Skydiggers played at The Trasheteria here in guelph on the fifth of April. I got to interview Ron and Josh, two of the original members. They just put out a new album entitled "Desmonds Hip City". They also participated in the radio play.
The Honky Tonk Man, the greatest Intercontental Champion of all time, happened into Guelph to host an oil wrestling competition. He allowed me some time to interview him and to have him read Harold from the radio play, Sunday afternoon before his gig.
Steve Bell was in Toronto on the 24th of April. My sister and I went, and I got to have a short interview with him after the concert; he had someone from Canadian Living waiting to interview him at the same time. The concert was great. Steve Bell has a rare ability to tell the most personal stories, while making them accessible to all. He is a true teacher.
Ron Hawkins, formerly of The Lowest of the Low, played at the Trasheteria. Starving Friday opened for him and The Rusty Nails. All musicians were great that night.
Sylvia Senensky is a Jungian analyst who resides here in Guelph. I found her name from a flyer advertising a workshop called "Unmasking the Mask"; an exercise in which one makes a mask and lives freely the aspect within oneself which that mask represents. She'll be in a tent at this year's Hillside Festival, building sculptures with people of characters in their dreams.
Michael, from Danko Jones, allowed me to interview him before their show at The Trasheteria (which was one of the finest shows I've seen to date). It turns out we are both Italian, and come from relatively close regions.
Nathalie, my financial advisor, was on the show. You don't have to be rich to manage your finances. You just need visions of richosity.
The Church of The Universe is lead
by Reverends Tucker and Baldasaro. They were both on the show.
I hadn't had that much fun in a while.