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posted by Lisa Christiansen on Feb 02, 2012

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It's Thursday and that means it's time for Shotgunning, and joining me is Sam Parton of Vancouver's The Be Good Tanyas.

The much loved (and missed for the past few years) trio of singers and musicians made us all fall in love with old-time country/folk music and harmonies back in 2000 with their debut Blue Horse. Since then they went on to charm the world with songs like "The Littlest Birds," and many fine covers.

Last year the band reformed after a three-year break for some shows, to release Blue Horses on vinyl...and now play some more shows: February 11 in Vancouver and the 12th in Victoria, BC.

Sam joins me today for some drivin and playin. And thoughts on a haircut for me. Hmmm, not convinced she's right on this one.

posted by Lisa Christiansen on Feb 02, 2012

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#1 posted by
garfielduk
on Feb 02, 2012

Hey, I just remembered it is Groundhog Day today!

#2 posted by
JonDixon
on Feb 02, 2012

On a conference call, so no sound, but will follow along with the blog.

#3 posted by
zammachus
on Feb 02, 2012

Didn't you already say that?

#4 posted by
tb3
on Feb 02, 2012

I have been trying to find this for the last year, and have had no luck.

I need help Lisa-Wan!

#5 posted by
nvp
on Feb 02, 2012

on a conference call, listening anyway.

not recommended.

#6 posted by
canadajanes
on Feb 02, 2012

I love being able to listen to two hours of your show instead of one (old schedule) but when Grant's show ends, I still think I only have one hour to go. It's tough.

#7 posted by
garfielduk
on Feb 02, 2012

Did I, I don't remember

#8 posted by
JonDixon
on Feb 02, 2012

That's bold. My mic is on mute right now, audio back up!

#9 posted by
zammachus
on Feb 02, 2012

I'm fairly certain that Lisa will not be joining us today. 4 hours ago she was on the way to the airport to catch her flight for Shivering Songs.

Thank you, Twitter, for making it so much easier to stalk people.

#10 posted by
nvp
on Feb 02, 2012

;)

i've got a telephone headset on the left, and an earbud on the right.

but like i said, i don't recommend it.

#11 posted by
JonDixon
on Feb 02, 2012

"Wait, can you hear me now?" "Hello?" *underbreath* "what the hell is wrong with this damn thing?"

Mute light blinking obviously on phone....

#12 posted by
garfielduk
on Feb 02, 2012

Oh well that makes me feel better about getting an early night

#13 posted by
zammachus
on Feb 02, 2012

Loving the ride. I want one.

#14 posted by
zammachus
on Feb 02, 2012

Is this what you're looking for?

http://www.amazon.com/Blue-Horse-Deluxe-2xLP-LIMITED/dp/B00505472C

I don't think it is but...

#15 posted by
nvp
on Feb 02, 2012

me too. in addition to half listening to two different things i google image searched 1939 buick.

also: [09] spoilerzz!

#16 posted by
zammachus
on Feb 02, 2012

Spoilerzz?

#17 posted by
nvp
on Feb 02, 2012

i haven't had a chance to look at twitter since this morning.

Lisa is still live right now for me.

she'll just be ignoring us on the blog.

#18 posted by
tb3
on Feb 02, 2012

Yes but, I want to order from this side of the border since they're from here too. Or at least their label is.

#19 posted by
zammachus
on Feb 02, 2012

What's your handle on the twittarz?

#20 posted by
nvp
on Feb 02, 2012

@neilvp but i don't say much. i'm a listener.

#21 posted by
zammachus
on Feb 02, 2012

http://www.amazon.ca/Blue-Horse-Vinyl-Good-Tanyas/dp/B00505472C

Canadian amazon good or do you want more indie?

#22 posted by
Jason Neve
on Feb 02, 2012

#23 posted by
zammachus
on Feb 02, 2012

Followed!

#24 posted by
CDNz1
on Feb 02, 2012

Hey, I just remembered it is Groundhog Day today!

#25 posted by
garfielduk
on Feb 02, 2012

Good night Canadians (also Americans et al)

#26 posted by
IanAlexanderMartin
on Feb 02, 2012

Is it Groundhog Day today?

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0107048/quotes?qt=qt0278156

#27 posted by
IanAlexanderMartin
on Feb 02, 2012

D.J. #1: Okay, campers, rise and shine, and don't forget your booties 'cause it's cooooold out there today.

D.J. #2: It's coooold out there every day. What is this, Miami Beach?

D.J. #1: Not hardly. And you know, you can expect hazardous travel later today with that, you know, that, uh, that blizzard thing.

D.J. #2: [mockingly] That blizzard - thing. That blizzard - thing. Oh, well, here's the report! The National Weather Service is calling for a "big blizzard thing!"

D.J. #1: Yessss, they are. But you know, there's another reason why today is especially exciting.

D.J. #2: Especially cold!

D.J. #1: Especially cold, okay, but the big question on everybody's lips...

D.J. #2: - On their chapped lips...

D.J. #1: - On their chapped lips, right: Do ya think Phil is gonna come out and see his shadow?

D.J. #2: Punxsutawney Phil!

D.J. #1: That's right, woodchuck-chuckers - it's...

D.J. #1, D.J. #2: [in unison] GROUNDHOG DAY!

#28 posted by
canadajanes
on Feb 02, 2012

Sounds like some DJ chatter worthy of Craigers and the Mongoose!

I hope you were listening to Craig's show this morning, otherwise you will think me strange.

#29 posted by
zammachus
on Feb 02, 2012

I'm pretty sure everyone here already think's you're strange.

#30 posted by
Crissi Cochrane
on Feb 02, 2012

Bill Murray is great.

#31 posted by
zammachus
on Feb 02, 2012

The guy who owns the general store down the hill looks like Murray.

#32 posted by
canadajanes
on Feb 02, 2012

Thanks, Zammie!

#33 posted by
darbarspecial
on Feb 02, 2012

Rockin out here

#34 posted by
Crissi Cochrane
on Feb 02, 2012

you should have a conversation with him today and re-enact the whole thing tomorrow just to fuck with him.

#35 posted by
krib
on Feb 02, 2012

.....babe....I got you, babe....

#36 posted by
canadajanes
on Feb 02, 2012

I love that my job is paying me to play with GPS/geocaching devices!

#37 posted by
kathyjean
on Feb 02, 2012

#38 posted by
Ken A. Dienne
on Feb 02, 2012

Anyone else hear Red House Painters / Mark Kozelek in this song ('Peace on the Rise')?

#39 posted by
Crissi Cochrane
on Feb 02, 2012

I'm not sure who is still on the blog, and I'll probably mention this again tomorrow, but a little while back, there was talk about how I should make some things with hearts on them like in my music video, and I think I might make a few tote bags! Would anybody actually be interested in buying one maybe? They'd be $10, shipping included, and come with a free download of something unreleased. How's that sound?

#40 posted by
canadajanes
on Feb 02, 2012

I'd be interested!

#41 posted by
canadajanes
on Feb 02, 2012

I'm out of here! See y'all on Friday! End of the week, woo!

#42 posted by
nvp
on Feb 02, 2012

yup, sounds cool.

definitely mention it again when the blog is bustling earlier in the day.

#43 posted by
zammachus
on Feb 02, 2012

I'd probably get in on that. You can't have enough bags (or music).

#44 posted by
Crissi Cochrane
on Feb 02, 2012

#45 posted by
jojodillon
on Feb 02, 2012

Maylee Todd blew me away this summer when I saw her. Wait, what's the chorus in this song?

#46 posted by
Red Scorpion
on Feb 02, 2012

chorus :

everybody needs a mouth to mouth...

#47 posted by
jojodillon
on Feb 02, 2012

That's what I thought. Thanks R.S.

#48 posted by
cathyort
on Feb 02, 2012

Put a bird on it!

Sorry, I couldn't resist.

#49 posted by
cathyort
on Feb 02, 2012

What did you think of Hugo?

#50 posted by
jojodillon
on Feb 02, 2012

See you at Islands, less than 4 weeks!

#51 posted by
cathyort
on Feb 02, 2012

Ya, we were going to go to Whitehorse, but the show's been canceled. So Islands it is!

#52 posted by
Red Scorpion
on Feb 02, 2012

my pleaswure

#53 posted by
CDNz1
on Feb 02, 2012

Hmmmm...

Laptop bag with hearts and birds.

#54 posted by
mcfflyer
on Feb 02, 2012

Did I hear that right?

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