If you were wondering ; the Ring of Fire and Sault Ste. Marie’s chosen location regarding the proposed ferrochrome plant have not been blindsided by the Pandemic. (Although), it’s been a difficult time for sure (as) most of the work we do is with governments and First Nations, and for the last few months governments have been focusing on other ...
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The Pursuit Of Happiness w/ Hollywood Mogul Harry Shearer
No, the title has nothing to do with life and pursing the American dream or anything like that. It was actually the unexpected answer I received when I asked Hollywood actor/writer/radio host/comedian etc Harry Shearer recently. I mean I love their hit song, I’m An Adult Now and remember the cool video that accompanied it via Erica Ehm and Much ...
Read More »Joey Landreth Figures Bryan Adams Is Going 2 B Big Someday
…and that day just happens to be 2day 🤣. Of course, it is the other way around, but how else could I insert my witty Seinfeld meme. Anyway, according to Joey, as I inquired if he was on a personal relationship with Bryan, he responded no, not all… he actually reached out to me on Instagram and said ‘Hey, I like ...
Read More »OHL Better Be Looking Into a TV Deal
Listen folks, the announcement yesterday of plans to resume junior hockey on Dec 1 is not really anything to be cheering and clapping about. I am not sure if we are even allowed to clap these days….singing and dancing are a no no because of George Orwell’s C19–84….well…blah blah blah….you know what I mean. Anywhoo, as much as I long ...
Read More »Bill Leverty says the Devil from the U.P. is a Remarkably Talented Guy
Yes, the devil does play guitar and of course the violin ; contrary to local legend, he does not always call Georgia his home. Nashville, Hell, and even tiny little Sault Ste. Marie Michigan have been locations that he has worked his sinister craft. Of course I am not being literal, but the devil comes out when Jason Mapes plays ...
Read More »Hounds Season a Go: Tickets on $ale now! …but Memorial Cup Is Questionable
In my OPINION, I can’t see the business community that own junior teams across the country letting go of $millions of dollars in revenue. I can’t and I can say 100% that there will be a hockey season coming up in the fall. There are many things I want to discuss today, so forgive me if I tend to ramble. ...
Read More »It’s Such a Fine Line Between Stupid, and uh, Clever…
Yeah, it turns out that Rik Emmett is a big fan of the legendary rockumentary, This Is Spinal Tap. We will get back to this later. Before reading any further, Rik says click here We are gathered here today to pay homage to one of the greatest guitar players not only in Canada, but in the entire world. On ...
Read More »Bryan Adams Salutes the Soo, Wawa, and fellow Canucks with “Espresso on ice please”
OK, so maybe Bryan sometimes drinks espresso from a coffee cup, but as Rhett Butler coined in Gone With the Wind, “frankly my dear, I don’t give a damn”. The fact that the sought after Canadian legend agreed to take this one and only picture for me is a home run, and just as Mr Pitt is allowed to eat ...
Read More »Masking Tape Will Keep This Ship Afloat
Good day Greyhound fans. Indeed it is, as I feel more and more confident that the Boys of Winter will be taking to the ice and start the regular season campaign early this fall. With the C19 situation trudging along in Stage 3 and the world opening up its’ retail and public establishments, it will not be long before the ...
Read More »This Celebrated Canadian Rocker Is Releasing His First Album in 13 Years…
If you haven’t already clicked the above link for a greeting from Kim Mitchell; go back to start and do so now. Then, and only then, proceed with caution as you will be given a citation if you don’t. If, you guessed Kim Mitchell you’d be right. On the other hand, if you guessed anyone other than Kim ...
Read More »It’s A Huge Guessing Game… So Let’s Assume Everyone Is Sick
Basically these are my thoughts on the situation we find ourselves in today. Many wear face masks to get groceries, to buy camping supplies, to chat with friends in the garage or boardwalk, and some wear them every time they are within visual of another human being. Headlines after headlines, virologists after virologists, experts after experts, around the clock every ...
Read More »Vandenberg Meets David Letterman….
in court… the Hague to be precise! 😲😲…nah, I am obviously kidding, but it’s a funny story I have to tell you. It was Me…..little, ol Me, that informed Vandenbergs legendary founder and guitarist Adrian, about some information regarding his own bands world tour that he didn’t know or was aware of. The ship with the Flying Dutchman and crew ...
Read More »The Legacy of Randy Rhoads & Some Interesting Notes via Brother Kelle and Sister Kathy
I recently had the honor of interviewing via phone Kelle and Kathy Rhoads regarding their late brother Randy. This interview almost didn’t happen. Let me explain. I had recently joined forces with Scott Burns of the Rock Source Magazine as a contributing writer. We had talked a few times and I told him that I was going to contact the ...
Read More »$$ How Are They Gonna Make Bank Bro ? $$
If you are a fan of Will Ferrell and have seen Step Brothers; you’ll probably get the “make bank Bro” reference in the title… if not, it simple means earn moolah, money, dineros, $$$ Anyway, let’s get things moving along. Now, unless the Corporation of the City of Sault Ste. Marie volunteers or agrees to cut in half the rent ...
Read More »Brighton Rocks Greg Fraser Meets Former Dead Daisy and Motley Crue Singer John Corabi…
…in this article so to speak. I should have asked Crabs today but I didn’t think of it. I am sure that that these two titans of rock have probably crossed paths at a festival or Monsters of Rock Cruise at some point. Anyway, we’ll get into my chat with John later ; the focus right now is on Toronto ...
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