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Hang Over Sunday Pabulous Perogies
Suppertime is a radio show broadcast from Prince George BC on Cfur 88.7. Combining glorious music and super food. Just eat it!Sundays 6pm-7pm live on 88.7 FM
Ahh the blessed moment when you realize you can finally eat food without ralphing in your bed. That small window of time when your adrenaline kicks in and propels you to the kitchen. And when you get there, you betta make it worth it. Here is my favourite hangover meal, along with a playlist to normalize your wretched experience.
About 12 of your favourite perogies
4 strips of bacon
Half of on an onion
Half of a cabbage
Butter
- Dice up your onions and bacon
- Cute cabbage into thin, long strips
- Over medium-ish heat, start frying bacon
- Once some fat is rendered, add your onions
- Stir for about 4ish minutes
- Add cabbage
- Turn down heat to med-low, slowly cook the cabbage
- In the meantime, boil your perogs
- Once perogies are done, add to bacon and cabbage mixtures
- Add some butter
- Add some Salt and Peppa
- EAT with Sour Cream
A Hangover Playlist:
Johnny Bond – Sick Sorry and Sober
Modest Mouse – The Good Times are Killing Me
Robyn – Don’t Fucking Tell Me What to Do
Spirit of the West – Home for a Rest
The Magnetic Fields – The Night You Can’t Remember
Bran Van 3000 – Drinking in LA ( Palate Cleanser)
Jason Collett – Hangover Days
The Kills – Goodnight Bad Morning
Peter, Paul and Mary – Gilgaraa Mountain (Whiskey in The Jar)
The Velvet Underground – Sunday Morning
Ox- Burnout
Young Governor- I’m a Mess
Lips and Limbs – Wacahatchee
Anywhere I Lay My Head – Tom Waits
Anywhere I Lay My Head – Anna Ternheim
Listen online: http://www.mixcloud.com/suppertime/
Meet the tasteful host, Jill, every Sunday @ 6pm and Friday @ 5pm
Hair Panties: Twin Peaks Stops by CFUR
Hair Panties: Twin Peaks Stops by CFUR
By Jon White, Multimedia Reporter
The band Twin Peaks recently stopped by the CFUR studio to chat with our DJ Jill, to talk about the upcoming tour, winning The Vancouver Island Music Award’s 'BC Wide Artist of the Year'. Twin Peaks was in town to headline for the Jezebel Jam that happened at The Art Space on 8 March 2014, in honor of International Women’s Day. They charmed the heck out of us and everyone else over the course of the day.
You can listen to the interview here:
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Twin Peaks consists of Naomi Shore and Lindsay Pratt who are from Taylor and Ft. St. John British Columbia, respectively. Part of the bio on their website reads: "Rich harmonies, a piano, a guitar, two ukeleles and unlimited wit are at the heart of Twin Peaks - an emerging duo that embraces indie folk with undertones of country and contemporary blues. Naomi Shore and Lindsay Pratt - although very diverse in their musical histories - have successfully combined individual experiences into a unique blend of genres. It is eclectic, creative and clever. Born and raised in the northern BC community of Fort St. John, their music reflects small town wisdom with lively humour and tunes that immediately capture an audience."The music is an eclectic mix of genres, using various instruments like the ukulele, guitar, and piano. This duo likes to mix things up, as each song has a unique sound, making the album sound like a mash-up of styles. Make no mistake though, it does not sound jarring and one will soon find themselves singing along with the catchy lyrics.
Even though Twin Peaks is relatively new to the music scene, they are blazing a trail. An excerpt from their website reads: "Twin Peaks have been playing together for well over a year now. They have won Rockin' the Peace, dropped their first ep and played a summer 2012 tour through Alberta and British Columbia. They made the top ten for CBC Radio's contest Tracks on Tracks in 2012. They have individually and together opened for Steve Brockley, Peter Katz and most recently, Hey Ocean." They recently won The Vancouver Island Music Award’s 'BC Wide Artist of the Year'. They were also nominated for the Western Canadian Music Award for 'Roots Duo Recording of the Year'.
Twin Peaks continues to tour across Canada and has a new CD, entitled 'Trouble', coming out 3 May. You can preorder the album on their website: here.
If we haven't sold you on them yet, check out their new viral vid. It'll make your day!
Hip-Hop isn't their usual style, but it proves they're versatile.
Get stoked for summer!
Apparently UNBC students couldn’t be happier with the recent warm weather. With the sun finally showing itself, winter jackets and heavy pants are being shed like it’s out of style, and the vitamin D must be going straight to some peoples heads because I saw some guy wearing shorts and a polo outside yesterday. Being from the south myself, I’m used to 4 months of rain, so this recent weather is much welcome. If you ever see me around UNBC, I usually have my headphones in listening to whatever the latest craze in EDM is (#SELFIE anyone?), and this got me thinking: what kind of music is best to listen to in the sun and prep us all for summer? Swedish Death Metal? Trap? Reggae? Here’s your answer:
https://soundcloud.com/vacation-land/vacationland-14-tequila-rush
I discovered this mix little over a week ago, and have had it on repeat since. If you want to daydream while trying to study in the library, throw this mix on. You’ll be swinging in a hammock on the beaches of Bali in no time, sipping on a coconut with a hot Balinese chick giving you a back massage. The hour long mix itself is a blend between Nu Disco, Blaze-Wave, and even a little bit of “Tropicool”. If this doesn’t get you in the Frisbee throwing, surf’s up and tanning mood, I don’t know what will.
-Foster Schlienz, student, EDM enthusiast ,and Cuban Exile (Internationally Known),is looking forward to Seasons.
Unity For The Climate
Check out what this man is up to on his unicycle:
Jezebel’s Jam Turnovers
In celebration of International Women’s day which took place March 8th, I decided to make Jezebel’s Jam Turnovers. These little pastries are super easy to make yet crazy tasty. Accompanied with this recipe is a short playlist that celebrates women in music – though this list could go on forever. Note – When I made mine I added a walnut/butter crumble on top but it wasn’t so worth it. That’s why the picture looks a little different.
-1 package of puff pastry
-Your favourite jam
-Water
- Roll out your pastry using a floured surface, if it is not already, to about 12×12 inches
- Cut pastry into even squares, I did 9 squares
- Plop about 2 tsps of jam into middle of pastry square
- Fold over to make a triangle
- Wet a fork and push down sides to seal the deal
- Poke 2 lines in the middle of the pastry to allow steam to come out
- If you want to get fancy, brush on either a beaten egg or some milk and sprinkle with sugar on top. This makes it shiny. I did not do this and they still were super.
- Bake at 375 for about 15 minutes
A playlist (have a listen HERE):
Etta James- A Sunday Kind of Love
Twin Peaks – The Train Song
Carole King – I Feel the Earth move
Joni Mitchell – Carey
Hanky Panky – The 5.6.7.8’s
Bikini Kill – Strawberry Julius
The Yeah Yeah Yeahs – Bang
Just A Girl – No Doubt ( Palate Cleanser)
Kathleen Edwards – Chameleon/Comedian
Holly McNarland – Numb
Blondie – Rapture
I’m A Lady – Santigold
Alabama Shakes – Hang Loose
Twin Peaks – Hair Panties
Nina Simone – Sinnerman
Listen to the show HERE!
Simon King: Firing Off Rounds of Intelligence
Simon King in front of a sold out crowd at Nancy O's. Photo by Jon White
Simon King: Firing Off Rounds of Intelligence
By Jon White, Multimedia Reporter
After his set on Thursday, 6 March 2014, Simon King was heard saying, “I’m not angry, I’m frustrated.” Once one hears two minutes of him on stage, it is hard to disagree. However, this is not a bad thing, as King is frustrated at the things that we should be frustrated about: poverty, equal rights, poor government practices, racism, homophobia, celebrity worship, and economics (to name a few). He speaks with extreme confidence and lets loose, no holds barred and firing on all cylinders. If you were to take the confidence and intelligence of George Carlin and the unbridled energy of Robin Williams, you would get the type of charisma that Simon King exudes. His routine is loaded with social commentary that is made to make people think.
Thursday night MC, Mike McGuire. Photo by Jon White
King performed to sold out shows on Thursday and Friday, with the crowd responding with thunderous laughter and constant applause for both nights. His sets for both nights were over an hour, leaving the audience pinned to their seats with great interest for an extended period of time.King’s humor gets dark at times, but the purpose is to make one uncomfortable and make one question how they feel about a topic. King touches on subjects that are very sensitive to some people, such as euthanasia, only he confronts it with full force. He does not shy away from how it may make someone upset, but goes into a subject with guns blazing and makes sure you are aware of his stance by the end of the bit. King even said that if you are going to say something, you better stand by it. The conviction he has is so strong that you have to respect him for his point, even if you do not agree with him.
Thursday night comedian,Mark Wheeler. Photo by Jon White
Despite the energy and ferocity that King injects into sensitive subjects, he is very approachable when he is not on stage. After each show fans would come up to him and he would welcome the company with laughs and anecdotes. He is also quite humble, as fans would throw praise and congratulations to him and he would constantly give thanks for the compliments and for coming out to the show.
Thursday performer, Jon White. Photo by Brendan Gross
King was not the only performer, as there were a collection of familiar faces from the Prince George comedy scene out to lend their talents to the stage. For the Thursday show, local comedians Jon White and Mark Wheeler opened for King with Mike McGuire MCing for everyone. Mike is no stranger to MCing, as he has pulled hosting duties and getting laughs for many shows at Nancy O’s and for the Kinsmen Stand-Up for Charity events. For the Friday show, local comedian Bryce Lokken MCed for the night, with locals Virginia O’Dine and Brian Majore opening for King. Bryce may be relatively new to the comedy scene, but his confidence and jokes made him look like he was a seasoned veteran. Brian Majore recently returned from a tour of the coast with his comedy troop, The Rez Jesters, and entertained the crowd with some stories from his trip. Jon White, Mark Wheeler and Virginia O’Dine are also frequenters of the local comedy scene, performing at other Nancy O’s comedy shows as well as other comedy venues.
Friday night MC, Bryce Lokken. Photo by Jon White
There are deliberately no quotes from King’s routine mentioned in this article, as one should go into his show and not have any of his potential views spoiled for them. A lot of the material presented will be available on is upcoming CD. Also, despite best intentions, some quotes/jokes have the risk of being taken out of context, so it is best to just see the show for one’s self. Make no mistake though, King is just as smart as he is funny, and he will likely push the limits and make you think at the same time. It is that combination that makes comedy great, as comedy should be a social commentary with a humorous lens.
Friday night comedian, Virginia O'Dine. Photo by Jon White
There is a tagline on one of King’s posters that says “The funniest comedian you’ve never heard of.” It is unfortunate that more people have not heard of him, as he a hilarious comedian but he has not been discovered by a large amount of people yet. He is poised to explode into more people’s minds, as his list of performances include: The San Francisco International Comedy Competition, the Seattle International Comedy Competition, The Winnipeg Comedy Festival, The Edmonton Comedy Festival, The Vancouver International Comedy Festival and The Just For Laughs Festival to his breakout performances at the prestigious HBO U.S. Comedy Arts Festival in Aspen and the HBO, TBS Comedy Festival in Las Vegas. He also has his own one hour comedy special on Comedy Network and CTV. His previous CD, ‘Unfamous’ is also available. He also has another CD slated later for release this year, along with another stand-up special.
Friday Night comedian, Brian Majore. Photo by Jon White
If you like your jokes with substance and conviction, check out Simon King. He has been doing this for over fourteen years and has done countless shows. He even had a spot on The Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien, but unfortunately that was cancelled due to the infamous Conan/Tonight show fiasco. If one is interested in the humorous and commanding way King controls the stage, take a look at some of his videos or specials on YouTube, then check out one of his shows.
Simon King. Photo by Jon White
Mid-Winter’s Dream: A Cure for the Winter Blues
If Prince George covertly hosts a litany of electronic music fiestas, then let me in on the secret! Until then, here stands the evidence that such things actually exist in this fair outpost.
Instead of hiding in the dark recesses of an icy winter’s pitch dark, the party kicked off @ noon on February 22nd. Busses picked up the guests all over town, then deposited them into an icy specter, an island of imagination, a Mid-Winter’s Dream.
Not a worry, nor care, polluted the freewheeling spirits populating the party. The hot cacao cascaded from the brim to the dregs and chilli combusted in the bellies of the cold. As twilight fell upon the electric village, flashes of strobe lights and bonfires glinted off the blades of skates as they carved rhythms into the frozen pond.
A wicked wind wound its way to Prince George that evening and dropped the temperature to below -20ºC. The dancing went on, unperturbed, as DJs bounced beats from the Barn’s porch. As the mercury dropped the dance floor became progressively more popular, as the preferred way to warm up.
Around this time, two weary EDM junkies drifted into the temporary Neverland. The pair had missed the announcements pertaining to bus schedules and pick up locations. Such information found its way to most invites, but some folks, you just can’t reach. Though the duo had honest intentions of arriving onto the scene of a Mid-Winter’s Dream, they soon realized their awaken state in the gritty city. That aside, a sympathetic voyager listened in on their plight at a local café and interrupted the sorrow. This serendipitous navigator steered us through the fog of uncertainty all the way to the mythical farm just short of the YXS airport. The ætherial emissary went by the name of Penelope. She had just moved from Ontario to beautiful Prince George, BC, and had already begun to spread her goodwill. What luck to have come across such a beautiful stranger during such a daft predicament, and then to walk out of it into such a surreal plane.
After moving past the weapons-and-alcohol-free gates, Superman’s Lair caught my spangled eyes.
While spelunking through Superman’s Lair, I began to comprehend the gist of this event as the cave deepened: unassociated, hypnagogic, free, and fun. The needle-like sound of electro pierced these ideas and strung them together forming a veil we could all hide behind together, if at least for one night. Nothing could have driven this home harder than Superman's personal art collection, which included a life size Gummy Bear sculpture. The smell of smoke drifted within the veil’s protection, and I sniffed it out near the Lair’s maw.
A bonfire. Not one, but two! It takes a Superhuman to dance all night, hence the lair, but if someone needs a break and still wants to keep warm, a fire offers the perfect solution. The temperature also afforded a great excuse to wear an excessively fuzzy hat.
We could have spent all night on that farmyard growing like a crop of electric dancing icicles. Instead a fleet of busses arrived and took us out to the enchanted Blackburn Community Hall.
Dancers peeled off multiple layers once they arrived inside. Stacks of speakers sprayed their songs onto a pool of once coy dancers. The action glowed under an array of black-lights, and dream-catchers refracting any tension into psychedelic energy. Smells of samosas began to waft from the kitchen. The bar opened simultaneously. Much joy and relief washed over the parched, hungry, crowd.
Robots came and went. Beats transitioned in and out of funk, house, techno, and groove. DJs mingled as Vikings berserked. Dancers danced. Busses came and went. Those with sufficient foresight strategized their drop-off locations, or simply pre-registered with a bus to drop them off at their homes. The party wrapped up right on time to catch Gold Medal hockey match at 3a.m.
I drifted off on the bus and missed the downtown stop to catch the hockey game. Probably for the best anyway. I managed to get a hot chocolate at Timmy’s and hitch my way home in time to catch the game still engaged in first period excitement. Drifting off on the couch, every thought I accessed came up positively glowing. The luck carried on through the game as we snatched Olympic glory from the Eastern reaches of Russian Crimea.
What to do on a Prince George Saturday night…
Deliciously Devo’d Dill Pickle Deviled Eggs
Listen to the show HERE!
In order to honour Bob Casale, the late Devo guitarist and keyboardist, I decided to devote this week to Devo. Not only does this recipe offer ample alliteration, I always found deviled eggs a little weird – just like Devo. A great finger food for Devo parties!
3 eggs
1 dill pickle – diced finely
1 heaping tbs mayo
Salt
Pepper
Fresh or dried dill
- The most important part here is boiling the eggs. For perfect eggs everytime, place the eggs ina pot with lots of water. Bring to a boil over high heat. Allow the eggs to boil for 1 minute only. Once this is done, remove the pot from the heat, pop on a lid, and allow the eggs to sit for 30 minutes. It seems like a long time, but worth it.
- Meanwhile, put your mayo, pickle and s & p in a bowl.
- Cool down the eggs by running them under cold water. I also through some ice cubes or freezer pack (or just water bottles filled with ice) into a bowl with water and the eggs.
- Peel the eggs. Slice the white part lengthwise aroudnt he egg – just as you would with an avocado. Twist the white parts in opposite directions and allow the yolk to fall out into your bowl of mayo.
- Mash up yolks and mayo and pickles. Scoop into hollowed egg whites.
- Dust with fresh or dried dill.
Devo Playlist:
Songs by Devo:
Pink Pussycat
Space Junk
Uncontrollable Urge
Gut Feeling/Slap Your Mammy
Social Fools
Post Post Modern Man
Girl U Want
Whip It
Human rocket
Don’t Shoot (I’m a Man)
Beautiful World
Devo inspired songs:
Santigold – Please Don’t
Santigold – Say Aha
The Handsome Furs – Dead + Rural
Diamond Rings – Day and Night
Listen to the show HERE!