ANGELA DAVIS LIVE AT TIFF 2012 PRESS CONFERENCE! 

This is a video that I shot at the 2012 Toronto International Film Festival's press conference for the documentary "FREE ANGELA DAVIS & AND ALL POLITICAL PRISONERS", which was held on September 12th. The panelists included the legendary freedom fighter Angela Davis, Director Shola Lynch, and Davis' neice, Eisa Davis. The presser was moderated by Thom Powers of TIFF....enjoy!

LA BOTTINE SOURIANTE....The Interview With Benoit Bourque

This is a recording of a phone interview that I had with Benoit Bourque, vocalist, accordianist, "bones & jitter player", as well as foot-tapper, for Quebec's LA BOTTINE SOURIANTE, one of the world's most beloved roots/acadian/ wold music groups. We talked about the band's history and musical journey throughout their 35 years of existence.... enjoy! (CLICK ON TITLE TO ACCESS MEDIA PLAYER!)

TERMINUS.... THE INTERVIEW WITH MITCHELL CUSHMAN

This is a recording of a phone interview that I had with "TERMINUS" Director, Mitchell Cushman recently. "TERMINUS" is an exhilerating work that was staged this past August at SummerWorks in Toronto, and is now being staged at the venerable Toronto theatrical institution, The Royal Alexandra Theatre, through December 16th, 2012. We talked about the play and other projects that Cushman will be presenting in the future, as well as the unique collaborative effort between MIRVISH PRODUCTIONS and his OUTSIDE THE MARCH theatre company.... enjoy! (CLICK ON THE TITLE TO ACCESS MEDIA PLAYER!)

KC ROBERTS & THE LIVE REVOLUTION.... INTERVIEW WITH MATT FULLBROOK

This is a recording that I produced of a live phone interview that I had on my radio show with bassist Matt Fullbrook of the outstanding Toronto funk/hybrid band, KC ROBERTS & THE LIVE REVOLUTION. We talked about the group's upcoming showcase performance at Toronto's ANNEX WRECK ROOM, on November 30th, as well as the band's amazing growth and clever resourcefulness....enjoy! (CLICK ON TITLE TO ACCESS MEDIA PLAYER!)

THE VANDALS, 1966.... Live in Kennett Square, Pa.

This is a live audio recording of "THE VANDALS" one of the best bands to come out of West Chester, Pa. The recording was done in 1966 at a Kennett Square High School dance, and was sent to me by the original bassist for The Vandals, Steve Rulon.The band consisted of L.Carlton Allen (fondly known as "Cotton")on lead vocals, with Larry "Goody" Goode and Donald "Jonesy" Jones on backing vocals, Bobby Hoopes on guitar; George Thomas on drums and Steve Rulon on bass...... enjoy! (CLICK ON TITLE TO ACCESS MEDIA PLAYER!)

TIEMPO LIBRE.... The Interview With Jorge Gomez

This is a pre-recorded phone interview that I had with Tiempo Libre founder/pianist/musical director, Jorge Gomez, and that I aired on my internet radio show, "THE MIDDLE PASSAGE" (aired every Wednesday evening from 5-7pm) on Toronto radio station, RADIO REGENT. Tiempo Libre are a very talented group of musicians who originally hail from Cuba, but now make Miami their home. They specialize in a Salsa/Son hybrid of Latin music called Timba. I spoke with the groups founder, Jorge Gomez, via phone a few days before the group was set to perform at Toronto's Koerner Hall.....enjoy! (CLICK ON TITLE TO ACCESS MEDIA PLAYER)

THE SONY CENTRE INTERVIEW... WITH MARK HAMMOND

This is a pre-recorded phone interview that I had with Toronto's Sony Centre For The Performing Arts Director of Programming, Mark Hammond. The interview was initially aired on my radio show "The Middle Passage", heard every Wednesday evening from 5-7pm on Radio Regent in Toronto, Ontario on October 31st. 2012. We discussed the upcoming CIRQUE ELOIZE'S "I.D.", as well as other acts that are coming to the Sony Centre this season....enjoy!
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Mark Hammond