Halifax Is Burning: Interviews

Jerry Granelli is a jazz icon, pioneer, and bonafide legend. You probably know him best as the drummer on the best selling holiday album of all time, A Charlie Brown Christmas, but Granelli has been a major force in the jazz community and beyond since the 1960s. Last winter, we sat down for a long chat about his new album, Dance Hall, his legacy, the foundation of the Halifax Jazz Festival, the importance of education and inspiring young musicians, and so much more. A clip of this interview first appeared on the December 5, 2017 episode of Halifax Is Burning. Listen to that show here: http://halifaxisburning.com/december-5-2017 Another clip appeared on the July 10, 2018 episode of Halifax Is Burning. Listen to that show here: http://halifaxisburning.com/july-10-2018 Songs You'll Hear: Jerry Granelli (Featuring Robben Ford, Bill Frisell, and J. Anthony Granelli) - Meet Me In The Morning The Platters - The Great Pretender Jerry Granelli (Featuring Robben Ford, Bill Frisell, and J. Anthony Granelli) - Never Gonna Break My Faith Jerry Granelli (Featuring Robben Ford, Bill Frisell, and J. Anthony Granelli) - This Bitter Earth Vince Guaraldi Trio - Skating Vince Guaraldi Trio - Linus And Lucy Vince Guaraldi Trio - O Tannenbaum Vince Guaraldi Trio - Christmas Time Is Here (Instrumental) Kuato - New Home Learn more about Jerry Granelli and buy his records at www.jerrygranelli.com.

Crashing out of the gate back in 2015 as the regional winners of CBC's Searchlight competition, Hillburn has since earned a reputation as a high energy, must-see live act equipped with powerhouse vocals, catchy as hell choruses, and harmonies for days. On the heels of their latest album, The Wilder Beyond, Hillburn's Paul Aarntzen stopped by Halifax Is Burning for a live chat. This interview originally aired on the February 27, 2018 episode of Halifax Is Burning. Listen to that show here: http://halifaxisburning.com/february-27-2018/ Songs You'll Hear: Hillsburn - Born Only To Love You Hillsburn - Time Of Life Hillsburn - Young Desire Hillsburn - Everywhere Radiohead - Climbing Up The Walls Hillsburn - Cover It Up Kuato - New Home To learn more about Hillsburn, and to buy their music, visit: www.hillsburn.com.

Marianne Collins is an award-winning visual artist based in Nova Scotia. Earlier this year, she earned the 2018 Album Artwork of the Year Juno Award for her work on the latest Do Make Say Think record, Stubborn Persistent Illusions. Following the big win, Marianne spoke with us about the inspirations behind this art, why she enjoys working with musicians, and what it feels like to win a Juno. This interview originally aired on the March 27, 2018 episode of Halifax Is Burning. Listen to that show here: www.halifaxisburning.com/march-27-2018 Songs You'll Hear: Do Make Say Think - A Murder Of Thoughts Do Make Say Think - Return, Return Again Do Make Say Think - Bound Kuato - New Home To see the artwork Marianne created for Do Make Say Think, visit: http://cstrecords.com/cst120 While you're there, buy the record! Learn more about Marianne Collins and see some of her other work at www.mariannecollins.com

David Myles is back with his tenth album, Real Love. Like a trip in a time-machine, the record harkens back to the dawn of rock n' roll drawing allusions to Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, Johnny Cash, and more. Following a cross-Canada tour, which included a sold-out hometown show in Halifax, NS, David Myles stopped by the CKDU studios for a live chat on Halifax Is Burning. This interview originally aired on the November 28, 2017 episode of Halifax Is Burning. Listen to that show here: www.halifaxisburning.com/november-28-2017 Songs You'll Hear: David Myles - Real Love David Myles - Night And Day David Myles - Night After Night David Myles - Stupid (Instrumental) ** Special thanks to Daniel Ledwell for lending a hand with this podcasted version of the interview.

James Robertson is a member of punk bands The Hemingways and Weekend Dads. Back in February 2017, we sat down to talk about what playing in Halifax was like in the early to mid aughts, how a Maritime band goes about releasing records on a California label, how amazing touring Europe can be, and more. Songs You'll Hear: Kuato - Anarchy In The Ukraine The Hemingways - Singing This Song Makes Me So Fucking Happy The Dean Malenkos - Stand (Don't Fall Down) The Hemingways - Just Because It Sucks, Doesn't Mean It's Art Weekend Dads - YHZ Weekend Dads - Voice. Argument. Weekend Dads - Podium