And the winner is...

Caribou - Andorra.

Polaris Playlist

Most of today's music was either on the long or short list for the Polaris Music Prize--a Canadian award based on artistic talent. This year's winner will be announced tonight on CBC radio 3, at 8pm EST.

(all songs are Canadian, yellow songs are the short-list Polaris nominees)
*Black Mountain - Angels
*Caribou - Irene
*Wintersleep - Astronaut
*Plants and Animals - Bye Bye Bye
*Kathleen Edwards - I Make the Dough, You get the Glory
*Stars - My Favorite Book
*Basia Bulat - The Pilgrimming Vine
*Tegan and Sara - Are You Ten Years Ago
*Two Hours Traffic - Nighthawks
*The Weakerthans - Civil Twilight
*Shad - What We All Want ft. Kamau and Relic the Oddity
*Cadence Weapon - In Search of the Youth Crew
*Hayden - Home by Saturday
*New Pornographers - Myriad Harbour
*Woodhands - Dancer
*Crystal Castles - Air War
*Islands - Creeper
*The Acorn - Glory
*The Stolen Minks - Bring It
*Hilotons - Girls
*Holy Fuck - Choppers

FM-Phasis Prizes

It's not too late. Call in 664.6678 to donate (mention Green Eggs, Mon 8-10). FM-phasis lasts until Oct 3rd. Stop by the station- 267 3rd Avenue South-to pay pledges and pick up your prizes.

Prizes include:
$10+ CFCR magnet
$25+ Draw #1 (snowshoe package)
$75+ Draw #1&2 (luggage set), CFCR T-shirt
$125+ Draw #1,2,3 (trip for 2 to Las Vegas), CFCR travel mug
$225+ Draw 1,2,3,4 (local artist's painting)

PLUS, you get to choose how you spend your "donated dollars." For every $25 you can pick out a CD, or you can browse through the variety of gift certificates or physical prizes that were donated by local businesses.

PLUS, if you pay by Oct 6th and donate at least $25, you'll be entered into the early bird draw for a $800 shopping spree to Doug's Spoke and Sport

FM Phasis!

Week one of FM-phasis. Thanks to everyone who called in and made a pledge: Rob, Rich, Hilary, Rachel, and Bob. CFCR depends on listener support to continue providing excellent programming. If you're a fan of the show, call in anytime 664-6678 to donate (mention Green Eggs, Mon 8-10am). Prizes include: every $25 you donate, you get a free CD! $75 (entered into draws #1-snowshoes, and #2-luggage, AND get a CFCR T-shirt and 3 CDs).... Listen for more prize announcements!
We played music from the Polaris prize nominees from the last two years including: New Pornographers, Dears, Patrick Watson, Final Fantasy, Metric, Julie Doiron, Cadence Weapon, and many more. Tune in to next weeks show to donate and hear this year's nominees (the winner will be announced that evening--Sept 29th).

Critical Mass this Friday

If you've never come out to a critical mass bike ride, you're in for a treat. They happen the last Friday of every month and are a celebration of biking! Many Saskatoonians meet at 6pm at the Vimy Memorial Bandshell (next to the Bessborough hotel), so come join us this month, Friday September 26th for a group ride. The ride usually last under an hour or so. Dress for the weather!

Also, this month's theme is pirates, so feel free to dress up in your best pirate gear for fun!

Sept 15 08 PLaylist

*Women - Black Rice
*Hey Rosetta! - There's And Arc
*The Golden Hands Before God - One Fine Morning
*Ghostkeeper - Afternoon Girl
Phantom Planet - Raise the Dead
Sigur Ros - Gobbledigook
*The Deep Dark Woods - Summer Is Gone (local)
*The Weber Brothers - Gone to Saskatoon (local)
*We Are Wolves - Coconut Night
Architecture in Helsinki - Like it or Not
*They Shoot Horses Don't They - Hit My Head
She & Him - Sweet Darlin'
*The Burnettes - You and Me
*Amy Millan - Skinny Boy
*Chad Van Gaalen - Poisonous Heads
*Vancougar - Obvious
*The New Pornographers - Mystery Hours
*Jane Vain and the Dark Matter - Oh Captain
*The Golden Dogs - Dynamo
*The Violet Archers - You and I
*Human Highway - The Sound
*Slim Twig - Birthing Birthing
*Away Ri'O! - Feels Like Losing Again
Calexico - Writer's Minor Holiday
*Eamon McGrath - 3 Days in the Valley

Sept 8 '08 playlist with Dana

Alright, well a great morning was had by all. Special guest host Dana joined me to become more familiar with the sound board. He'll be around next week too so tune in next week!

*Mardeen - Come Back
*Snailhouse - They Won't Believe You
*Chad Vangaalen - Phatom Anthills
*Hank & Lily - We Can Take You Apart
*The Bicycles - Luck of Love
*Bella - Crystal Tear
*Immaculate Machine - Dear Confessor
*The New Pornographers - All the Things that Go to Make Heaven and Faith
*Born Ruffians - Hummingbird
*Plants&Animals - New Kind of Love
*Hey Rosetta! - We Made a Pact
*Miracle Fortress - This Thing About You
*Maybe Smith - Paperbag (local)
*Polymath - Track6 & The Cloud Factory
Brazilian Girls - Good Times
*The Constantines - Trans-Canada
*Ladyhawk - STHD
*Stars - Ghost of Genova Heights
*Old Man Leudeche - Monsanto Joe
*Hayden - Hollywood Ending
*The Hidden Cameras - Awoo
*Caribou - Eli

September 1 Playlist

*Cadence Weapon - In Search of the Youth Crew
Michael Franti and Spearhead - Say Hey (I love You)
*SmokeKiller - Foolish Heart (local)
*Elliot Brood - Write it all down for you
*Ride Til Dawn - Heart of Worlds Forgotten (local)
Brazilian Girls - Losing Myself
*We Are Wolves - Magique
*Woodhands - Straighten the Curtain
Sally Shapiro - I Know You're My Love (Juan MacLean Remix)
*You Say Party! We Say Die! - Poison (Bocce Remix)
*Laura Barrett - Robot Ponies
Slim Twigs - Tormen
*Fembots - Hand Print in Wet Cement
*Woodpigeon - Piano Pieces for Adult Beginners
*The Awkward Stage - Mini Skirt of Xmas Lights
Kaiser Chiefs - Ruby
Courtney Love - Mono
*The Clips - Darko
The Notwist - Gravity
*Born Ruffians - Barnacle Goose
*Chad VanGaalen - Phantom Anthills
*Matt Mays & El Torpedo - Northern Belle
Cat Power - I Believe in You