February 19, 2012
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February 19, 2012

February 19, 2012

Legendary member of the E-Street Band, Little Steven Van Zandt, visits to talk about his solo work, politics and remembering Clarence Clemons. We discuss funeral music - the ultimate last sentiment...



February 13, 2012

February 13, 2012

We claim to be the radio show bringing you, "Music for Music Lovers", and we live by that claim tonight. Bob Mackowycz Jr. drops in to prepare us with some ideas for Valentine's Day...



February 5, 2012

February 5, 2012

Super Bowl and side men. Our trusted collaborators, George and Bob Mackowycz Jr. nod to the great sidemen of all time; the understated contributors to great bands and those who compliment the greats in music...



January 29, 2012

January 29, 2012

We visit the past, present and future of music tonight. With The Magnificent 7, we rifle through the best of today's music from the Darcys' reinterpretation of Steely Dan's classic 'Aja' to Plants & Animals latest...



January 22, 2012

January 22, 2012

As a response to our Band of Brothers, we run through some more sibling collabs in our Sister Act - with offerings ranging from Tegan & Sara to All Saints to Pointer Sisters...



January 15, 2012

January 15, 2012

The music lovers reunite as Bob Mackowycz Jr. will stop in to chat with George about music and dreams...



January 8, 2012

January 8, 2012

We are done all of our specials and back to the regular program. We have a great Magnificent 7 Countdown with some of the best new music...



January 1, 2012

January 1, 2012

To celebrate the year that was, and start the year to come with some great music, we ran down your favourite DJ Blends...



December 18, 2011 (Strombo Hundo Part 2)

December 18, 2011 (Strombo Hundo Part 2)

Here it is - the conclusion to this year's Strombo Hundo, a list of our 100 favourite songs of 2011. We've got lots of great tunes from Canada and the rest of the world. Enjoy...



THE BLEND: Which One's Your Favourite?

THE BLEND: Which One's Your Favourite?

It's getting close to the end of the year - a great moment to look back at all the amazing blends provided to The Strombo Show...



December 11, 2011 (Strombo Hundo Part 1)

December 11, 2011 (Strombo Hundo Part 1)

The year is wrapping up, which means it is time again for the Strombo Hundo. The Hundo is a list of our 100 favourite songs of 2011...



December 4, 2011

December 4, 2011

From Led Zeppelin to Team Sleep, by way of Radiohead (remixed by Caribou), Los Campesinos, some M83...



The Blend: DJ Mensa Edition

The Blend: DJ Mensa Edition

Dustin Espanol is best known as DJ Mensa in his hometown of Toronto, where he has quickly made a name for himself in both small lounges and venues with thousands in attendance...


November 27, 2011

November 27, 2011

As the inevitable days of winter approach, we thought it would be nice to bring you some perfect songs for a November evening.



The Blend: Grahmzilla Edition

The Blend: Grahmzilla Edition

Graham Douglas Bertie is a producer/composer/songwriter from Montreal, Canada and now resides in Toronto...


November 20, 2011

November 20, 2011

Loads of great new music in the Magnificent 7 Countdown and as always, some classics on tonight's Strombo Radio Show...



November 13, 2011

November 13, 2011

Under the Covers... The Strombo Show celebrates the Art of the Cover Song this Sunday. We won't be playing...



November 6, 2011

November 6, 2011

An eclectic mix for your November 6th Strombo Show. Like...



October 30, 2011

October 30, 2011

Happy Halloween! A Strombo Show Tradition, we celebrate all things Halloween, in a musical sense. This is the Strombo Show team's favourite...



October 23, 2011

October 23, 2011

How do you define the elements of a perfect rock and roll song? Is it length? The music? The lyrics? CBC Radio 3's Lana Gay visits to chat...



October 16, 2011

October 16, 2011

We have a mixed bag on tonight's Strombo Show. Great new music from Lana Del Ray, Chad Van Gaalen, Jack White doing U2...



The Blend: Tom Wrecks Autumn Blend

The Blend: Tom Wrecks Autumn Blend

It's our first Blend for the new season...


October 9, 2011

October 9, 2011

Happy Thanksgiving. Bob Mackowycz drops in to talk about underrated albums from huge artists (think Beatles, Springsteen)...



October 02, 2011

October 02, 2011

Happy October! George just jetted back from Vancouver, so inspired by all things West Coast...



September 25, 2011

September 25, 2011

Simple songs is the inspiration for this week's Strombo Show, as Bob Mackowycz visits...



September 18, 2011

September 18, 2011

We pay tribute to a punk forefather, give you an hour of classic Cover Songs and The Magnificent Seven Countdown returns...



September 11, 2011

September 11, 2011

CBC Radio 2's The Strombo Show is back. We are really happy to be back for another season on CBC Radio 2. The best new music...



The Can-Con Don's Hip Hop Summer Song Picks (Pt. 2)

The Can-Con Don's Hip Hop Summer Song Picks (Pt. 2)

Rule of thumb to remember, as the summer gets hotter, so do the tunes...


July 17, 2011

July 17, 2011

Part 2 of our Dock Rock Summer Songs Strombo Show. Our favourite Scot, Calum Shanlin visits get irie to the music of Jamaica and The Can Con Don will drop by to play ...



The Blend: DJ Serious Edition

The Blend: DJ Serious Edition

Another Blend Mini Mix from CBC Radio 2's The Strombo Show. This Summertime Blend comes to us from DJ Serious. Serious has been blessing Toronto with ...


July 10, 2011

July 10, 2011

It's the Warped Tour takeover.. This is the third time the Strombo Show has let Warped Tour takeover the show. Interviews, requests, and tons of music ...



The Blend: Summer Edition

The Blend: Summer Edition

Born and bred in Halifax, DJ/Producer Skratch Bastid (who did a Valentine's Day Blend for us earlier this year) is following up his last set with a Summer Time Blend ...


The Can-Con Don's Hip Hop Summer Song Picks

The Can-Con Don's Hip Hop Summer Song Picks

In the spirit of all the recent Canada Day festivities and having just celebrated our great nations 144th birthday to kick off ...


Around the World: Brazil

Around the World: Brazil

After a two week break, Calum Shanlin headed Around the World again on Sunday's Strombo Show. We went to Brazil for their Tragically Hip, an up and comer and of course Calum chose his wildcard.


July 3, 2011

July 3, 2011

Summer is in full swing so we thought we would bring you some summertime favourites. Call it Dock Rock, if you will. We hear some music of Brazil, classic Canadian hip hop and The Blend - brought to you by Skratch Bastid...



June 26, 2011

June 26, 2011

For the second week we are celebrating the Music of the Grunge era. Bob Mackowycz visits to celebrate other music that was on the airwaves during era and Lana Gays talks Canadian Grunge...



June 19, 2011

June 19, 2011

We have the usual suspects coming in to celebrate the Grunge scene, Bob Mackowycz visitsto talk Grunge Godfathers and Lana Gays joins George to talk Women in Grunge...



Around The World: New Zealand

Around The World: New Zealand

Calum Shanlin takes us around the world on the Strombo Show. We travelled to New Zealand on Sunday, to find their Tragically Hip, the up and comer, and then...


June 12, 2011

June 12, 2011

Hair we go! Macko comes in to talk about his love of all things hair metal. We have some music of New Zealand and as always the M7 countdown is a diverse as ever...



Around the World: Mexico

Around the World: Mexico

We headed to Mexico on Sunday's Strombo Show, to find their Tragically Hip, the up and comer, and then of course Calum chose his wildcard...


The Blend: Darby's Yacht Rock Mix

The Blend: Darby's Yacht Rock Mix

This week's Strombo Show Blend mini mix reminds us all of the very best in yacht rock. It's not your typical blend, but we hope you like it. We certainly do...


June 5, 2011

June 5, 2011

We celebrate the beginning of June with a visit from Russell Peters. We look at the music of Mexico, the M7 countdown is top notch and Our Blend mini mix is a Yacht Rock special...



Seas Performing 'Blue Skies'

Seas Performing 'Blue Skies'

Watch Chris 'Hippy' Hughes and other members of Seas (or, Moneen) performing for a Strombo Session. Recorded at the Pine Room, it's pretty much Moneen, but, well, not...


Around the World: Japan

Around the World: Japan

George recently set me (Calum) a task to bring you, dear listener of the Strombo Show, music from around the world. This week, we featured the music of Japan...


The Blend: Best Female DJ Edition (Week 3)

The Blend: Best Female DJ Edition (Week 3)

For the final time of the past three weeks, The Strombo Show Blend Mini-Mix featured nominees from the Stylus Awards', "Best Female DJ Of The Year" category...


May 29, 2011

May 29, 2011

The last Strombo Show for May. We cover the first ever rock and roll song, bands from Japan, songs to inspire Spring cleaning and we have a very special Beach Boys mix, the M7 Countdown and The Blend...



Around the World: France

Around the World: France

George recently set me (Calum) a task to bring you, dear listener of the Strombo Show, music from around the world. This week, we featured the music of France...


The Blend: Best Female DJ Edition (Week 2)

The Blend: Best Female DJ Edition (Week 2)

Starting last week, and next week as well, The Strombo Show Blend Mini-Mix will be featuring nominees from the Stylus Awards, "Best Female DJ Of The Year" category...


May 22, 2011

May 22, 2011

Bob Mackowycz visits to discuss The End of The World. We check out music from France, the M7 runs down the week's best new music and The Blend is from Vancouver's Miss M, and Toronto's Tasha Rozez.



Around the World: Scotland

Around the World: Scotland

As well as deep frying Mars bars (and fish) Scotland is very good at a few other things. Music is one of them. George recently set me (Calum) a task for the Strombo Show...