It's a hip hop episode on the Wham Bam East Van Show with special guest interviews with Robert Moore from World Cannabis, 420 volunteer Evan, Mo'DIRT, and Sweedy the 420 Mascot!

On this episode we will be going through the CBC Music's Toyota Searchlight 2022 contenders from BC.  We will be going through the list alphabetically from A - M this week and continued through N - Z next week. 

Our special guest today is Madelyn Read who performed at the Clark Park Celebrations and she is a proud owner of a rare made guitar.  You'll have to tune in to find out which brand it is.

Wham Bam EAST VAN!

On this episode we went through the CJSF Charts for the week ending June 14, 2022 and we interviewed the amazing singer/songwriter Sarah Jickling and Her Good Bad Luck.  She is known for her advocacy on mental health.  We will feature her songs as well as Greg McLeod who accompanied her during her performance at the SFU ArtsLIVE outdoor concerts.  Enjoy!

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On this episode of the Wham Bam East Van Show we will be featuring artists from the Music Waste Festival and we'll find out what's happening around town.  Let's check out the Fox Cabaret and the Guilt & Co. and we'll also have an interview with a father & son DJ tag team.  Enjoy!

Our first official LIVE ON AIR performance at the brand new CJSF studios was with Angie Faith on May 13, 2022 on The Open Mic Show which we re-aired on the Wham Bam East Van Show.  Have a listen and check out our other guests:  Tim Chan from China Syndrome and Greg Hathaway from Roots Round Up.

Vote for Angie between May 19 - 30!  Link is on her YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w8P4q8VGscg

Both Tim & Greg will be performing at The Rickshaw June 4th for Rock Against Racism Fundraiser with D.O.A.  

Asian History Month

On this episode we will feature Indo-Canadian songs as well as our special guests:  SFU student & film maker - Jay Wang and Piano Man - Mr. Peter Tam.  We also like to keep you informed of any shows to check out around town.  Hit that play button and discover new music from our own back yard!

It's the UBC Special edition of the Wham Bam East Van Show!

On this episode we have interviews with UBC Jazz Club trumpet player - Nick Zapantis, singer songwriter Leah Barley, and Jason Q Lawrence and Steve Horvat from The Medicine Show at CiTR.  UBC, you are a beautiful campus as well!

It's a 1 hour special with ARROW IN THE QUIVER!

Hang out with Ramon, Benjo, and Ralph at Max's Restaurant.  This Vancouver band features all Filipino members and we'll be talking about what bands they listen to here in Vancouver and in the Philippines.

Plus they have a brand new album out INVICTUS and show announcements.  So be sure to follow.

"No one notices the bass player." says Richard Katynski of Daddy Issues and serveral other bands.  Sometimes it's difficult when all you see is a studded cover bra in one of the random photos on his Facebook.  But he is the guy in the overalls and he is the guy on this week's episode of The Wham Bam East Van Show!

We interviewed Rich during the 7th Annual Bowie Ball with Pete Feend and some friends we attended the show with, Ace Davidson & Big Mike. 

Also on this episode we'll play a couple of BC bands that are performing in the Loud As Hell Festival in Alberta and we have an interview with a female barber, Darlene Cromwell.  Hit that play button and follow the adventures of DJ Medy!

Happy St. Paddy's Day!

Did you know the correct abbreviation of St. Patrick is St. Paddy?  It originates from the Irish name Padraig.

On this St. Paddy's Day special episode we have harpist Rebecca Blair, drummer from The Dreadnoughts Marco Bieri, and lead singer of the Paddy Waggin Aidan Carroll.  Grab yourself a Guinness and enjoy this hour of the Wham Bam East Van Show.  Cheers!

NERDS UNITE!

On this episode we have interviews from the 2022 Vancouver FanExpo.  We have special guests, Ian Boothby & Pia Guerra and the Bucketheads: A Star Wars Story.  We'll also be playing songs from upcoming shows that are happening around town.  

Lots to do, spring is coming and things are slowly coming back to normal.  

Thanks for nerding out with me, DJ Medy!  Let's go...Wham Bam! EAST VAN!

It's the Black History Month edition of the Wham Bam East Van Show!  

We have had a fantastic opportunity to interview the first two bands to participate in the SFU ArtsLIVE events.  The first one is Bukola Balogun with her guitarist Anthony Anderson and the second interview is a group called Laydy Jams featuring MC Missy D, vocalist/violinist Sejal Lal, and guitarist Dave Taylor.

SFU ArtsLIVE is a free concert that happens every Tuesdays 12:30 - 1:30pm at the Convocation Mall, SFU Burnaby Campus until the end of March.  BONUS:  They have a help yourself table with free coffee and hot chocolate to boot.

Enjoy the show!

It's ALL PUNK episode on The Wham Bam East Van Show!

Please welcome Danny Garrison from The Corps and Philly Roach from The Campfire Shitkickers to the show.  We've pre-recorded their interviews at Alphabet City YVR Resturant located on 4242 Main Street, Vancouver.  All I can say is, ya gotta try the tacos and fried chicken.  Enjoy!

It's an ALL METAL episode on The Wham Bam EAST VAN Show!

We start the set off by showing some prarie love from metal bands who collaborated with Matt Depper of Apollyon who recently passed.  RIP Matt and we will remember you through your music and incredible voice.

Then let's see what shows are happening around town and we'll end with our special interview with Chaos Century!

 Warning:  Listeners discretion is advised

Happy New Year!

We are starting this new year 2022 with songs from The Vancouver Music Nerds.  This Facebook Group is an absolute gold mine as we have discovered so many cool Vancouver bands and musicians and we have contacted some of them to be future guests on The Wham Bam East Van Show.  Press play and enjoy!

And tune in next week as we will reveal our voted Top 10 interviews from 2021.  Wham Bam... EAST VAN!!!

Welcome to the Christmas episode of The Wham Bam East Van Show!

We have two amazing guests:

Abbey Coulthard - Pop singer songwriter and we will be talking about her new singles and of course... Christmas!

Norine Braun - Check out her new Christmas album called December Falls and we will be chatting about how she is involved with the Asian Persuasion All Stars and more...

PLEASE NOTE:  Currently all Wham Bam East Van shows are pre-recorded and due to the recent changes for COVID precausions - The Matthew Presidente Show at The Roxy is now POSTPONED.

Christmas is near and we have had one day of snow (so far) and we were able to interview these fine folks for their upcoming shows:

Alex James Morison from The History of Gunpowder - He will be performing at Floodstock Dec. 10th at The Rickshaw where 100% of proceeds will be going to The Canadian Red Cross BC Floods & Extreme Weather Appeal. www.rickshawtheatre.com 

Lucy Croysdill & Carla Smith from The Rolla Skate Club - Check out the Fancy Pants New Year's Eve Party Dec. 31st at RollerLand PNE before they sell out!  www.rollaskateclub.com

SFU student Victor Burke from The Vancouver Youth Choir - It's their first show since the pandendemic at The Chan Centre located at UBC on Saturday December 11.  Join the VYC family choir in joy, wonder, laughter, and song at the annual celebration of winter and the holiday season...ALL IS BRIGHT!  www.chancentre.com

Happy Holidays everyone!

On this episode we have three fantastic guests: 

Youtuber and SFU graduate Linda Edith and she will be sharing her studying tips that helped her achieve straight A's.  Then we met up with up coming singer songwriter Ness Noss in East Van as well as DENTOR, front man from the band Sack Blabbath.  Enjoy!

On this episode we visit two locations in East Vancouver one block apart from each other.

We first dropped in ARTS OFF MAIN Gallery and the lovely Eileen Mosca gave us the grand tour.  So many wonderful local artists with a variety of styles and genres.

Then we head down to Joe's Cafe on Commercial Drive and we interviewed Roman Pipinnelli.  He's a mobile barber who donates his talents to anyone who can not afford barbering services.  

We also added a word from Dr. Keith Tong and he'll have some tips on anxiety.

This is East Van baby!  Wham Bam EAST VAN!

Happy Halloween!

On this episode we have 2 special guests:  Jimmy Cummins aka I, Brianeater and heavy metal band NeverAnother.

We will also play local bands that have upcoming shows K-Man & The 45's are playing at The Wise Hall Oct. 28, Empress will be playing Nov. 4th at The Rickshaw and 2 Shadows will be performing at Hallowpalooza 2021 at Bully's Studio.

And remember to tune in next week for FUNDRIVE week and you get to participate in making a donation to the station!

Welcome to the DANGEROUS themed episode of the Wham Bam EAST VAN show!

Our first guest is SFU alumni Taylor Waters and she will be sharing her experience of learning how to skateboard for her music video No Excuses. 

Then we have Benjamin Davis from the Academie Duello, a school for swordplay.  He will be giving us a grand tour and explaining some sword fighting history and information on classes and group bookings.  ENGARDE!

And lastly we have someone named DANGER.  It's Danger Darren Grieve from News 1130 and he reports the rush hour traffic from the sky and we will be playing some of his favorite local band recommendations.  Have a listen!

On this episode we will be featuring Mr. Gary George from The Office of Aboriginal Peoples and Indigenous artist Gordon Dick.  It's the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and we will be featuring Indigenous musicians as well as local performers who have show coming up this weekend.

Take this day to reflect on Indigenous history and learn about Indigenous cultures.

Please note:  This show was not able to air on Sept. 30, 2021, but aired Tuesday Oct. 5, 2021.  You can also hear it in the link below. 

Special guests on this episode include:  Bonnie Scott AC/DC Tribute Band, CJSF volunteer Ciara Reid, Joey Chaos from Oh No! Radio, and very explosive Danny Echo - echo - echo...

Bonnie Scott has a show coming up Sept 25th at The White Hart Pub for Connie Chaoss's Birthday Bash.  Happy Birthday!

Joey Chaos and the Ghosts will be performing at The Fox Cabaret on Thursday Sept 23rd with FLVRHAUS and Left Spine Down.

Danny Echo has a show Sept 17th at Lana Lou's with The Fab Forever and The Walk-Ins.

And Zen Junkie will be performing at The New West Front Sept. 18 with Majorlaan and The Fomites.

Lots of shows to check out!  Support local music and stay safe!

Welcome to another edition of The Wham Bam East Van Show!

Our special guests today are Abby de Forest, David Jacklin, Dark Originn, and Kitty & R.d. Cane.

Dark Originn will be performing LIVE Sept. 11, 2021 at The Wolf Bar Pub in Maple Ridge.  See you there!

Welcome to Episode 24 of The Wham Bam EAST VAN Show!

Enjoy interviews from these superstar guests:  The Asian Persuasion All Stars, Collision Course, and Jade Weekes from Support The Scene.

We met with Tim Chan, Eric Lowe, and Tony Lee from The Asian Persuasion.  They reminisced about Chinatown and we talked about their upcoming benefit concert for Elimin8hate at Lana Lou's Sept. 19, 2021.  https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/asian-persuasion-all-stars-fundraiser-for-el...

Vancouver rock band, Collision Course will be playing at The Forest Cat Festival in Squamish which was SOLD OUT!  You'll have to tune in to hear about their next show.

And the amazing Jade Weekes will be talking about Pride events, Blood Of The Phoenix, and Fallen Stars.  ROCK ON!

Welcome to Episode 22 of The Wham Bam EAST VAN Show!

Another jammed packed show featuring Derrick2shot, Quantum Jukebox, Ashley Pater, and Don D'Ercole.

Youtuber Derrick2shot creates comedic music videos and one of this songs aired on our very first episode.

We asked Carl from Quantum Jukebox if he believes in ALIENS??? 

We interviewed Ashley at The Water Street Cafe in Gastown and found out that she directed her own music videos.  Impressive for an 18 year old!

And Don D'Ercole aka Mr. Stanley Vancouver is ROCKIN OUT his second album Vancouver Rock City.  Oh YEAH!

We have some incredible talent in this city! 

Please welcome Daniel Bortoni and The Arbutus Duo to this episode of The Wham Bam EAST VAN Show.

We will be looking into the creative mind of Daniel Bortoni and he explains how collaborating with artists can help create beautiful visuals for his music videos.  

The Arbutus Duo consists of pianist Kitty Lam and violist Thomas Beckman.  Our first classical group on The Wham Bam EAST VAN Show and they will be talking about their upcoming performances.  Check out arbutusduo.com!

Welcome to Episode 18 of The Wham Bam EAST VAN Show!

We will be featuring 3 awesome guests - Jen Kaboom of New World Designs, Russian Tim & The Pavel Bures, and Jameson Trenholm from The Terminal City Rats.

Check out pinupcanada.com for adorable outfits!  Jen loves to support local art and music.

We interviewed Russian Tim at the famous Tomahawk Restaurant and he talked about his new album, Something More In Russian.

And it was Jameson's birthday when we interviewed him at The Cambie Pub.  Cheers to BEERS!  Enjoy!!!

In this episode we have special guests:  Vancouver artist Mark Art Prosser, Juno Award winner Brittney Slayes from Unleash The Archers, and Vancouver rock n' rollers Benny Kemp and Nate Pole from Rebel Priest.  Listen to your favorite segment or listen to the whole show.  Just click on the play button and Wham Bam EAST VAN, you're there...you're here...eh, you know what I mean.

On this episode we have special guests:  Hollow Groves and Cole Petrone.

We went to a shop called Olde News Vintage and Vinyl located at 33261  1 Ave #6, Mission, BC and met with Franklyn and Oke of Hollow Groves.  Oke is also an artist and she created the amazing Wham Bam EAST VAN logo!

Then we headed down to Yaletown to visit Mr. Cole Petrone.  And now that restaurants have recently opened up, we decided to get a drink at Brix & Mortar 1137 Hamilton Street, Vancouver and catch some live music.  Cole performs there every Friday night.  

We'll also be taking about tons of LIVE STREAM shows that are coming up.  Enjoy!