John Prine - Angel from Montgomery. What magic Bonnie Raitt,…

January 9, 2012

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John Prine - Angel from Montgomery. What magic Bonnie Raitt, Dave Matthews, and so many others do with this song still comes back to John’s beautiful songwriting.

Chris Thile and Michael Daves: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert. Can…

January 4, 2012

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Chris Thile and Michael Daves: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert. Can Bluegrass be young and cool? With “Jude Law” on mandolin, yes.

The Head and the Heart - Down in the Valley (Live on KEXP)….

January 2, 2012

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The Head and the Heart - Down in the Valley (Live on KEXP). Sweet live tune from Seattle’s recent addition to Sub Pop.

The Barr Brothers - Full Performance (Live on KEXP)

December 13, 2011

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The Barr Brothers - Full Performance (Live on KEXP)

Wilco - One Sunday Morning (Song For Jane Smiley’s…

December 12, 2011

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Wilco - One Sunday Morning (Song For Jane Smiley’s Boyfriend). Live at The Wilco Loft on Daytrotter 12/12/2011

Why I Ski

November 16, 2011

I’m always excited at the prospect of winning some free stuff, and SKIER magazine is giving away Dana Flahr’s setup. The signup form also asks: “Why do you ski?” Why, I thought… it’s been so many years, since I was two years old, every fall I get impatient, every winter since I’ve slid down hills, and the cycle continues. My answer:

A mountain is a craggy, unforgiving, inhospitable, massive thing. But cover it with layers of snow and me with skis and it’s a maneuverable playground, of mostly soft landings, smooth gliding, and bursts of yelling. But it’s still unpredictable and the gift for a lifetime.

Here’s to winning.

Movember. Talk about it.

November 8, 2011

I finally decided to grow a moustache, but don’t worry — it’s temporary and for a cause! The month of November is also know as “Movember” — a genuine campaign to bring awareness to men’s health and prostate cancer. It’s serious business:

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men. It accounts for over a quarter (27%) of new cancer cases in men. Even 1 in 7 Canadian men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer. Yet prostate cancer is over 90% curable.

So I’m walking around with a moustache these days, and it’s an excellent catalyst to get people talking about these issues and opening up about men’s health in general.

I just set up a page online to accept donations. I’m really looking mostly to be part of the swarm of moustache-laden men talking about Movember, but happy to have my page as a donation page for Prostate Cancer Canada and Movember.

Check it out at http://mobro.co/nbloom

Thanks for your support — I don’t do this often (or often enough).

Hello #Movember http://mobro.co/nbloom

Are you a Mo Bro? Put your Mo link in the comments below! I’ll keep track of all of my bros and lady-bros doing Movember.

Daniel Reitman ca.movember.com/mospace/160429
Kevin El-Hayek mobro.co/kelhayek
Marisa Sheffmosista.co/SheffMoyardee

Strava goes running

November 7, 2011

I’m a big Strava user for cycling, and now it’s doing running.

The False Creek loop in Vancouver is a hugely popular running route, about 9km, uninterrupted path running. And here she is. Let’s see some Strava times on here!

“School is for Donkeys” by Will Crum

October 18, 2011

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“School is for Donkeys” by Will Crum

Charles Bradley - Why Is It So Hard (Live on KEXP). Otis Redding…

September 29, 2011

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Charles Bradley - Why Is It So Hard (Live on KEXP). Otis Redding died in 1967, way too young at the age of 26, in a plane crash. Now where did this guy Charles Bradley come from, who evokes the funk and soul like Otis? If it’s raining wherever you are today, listen to this great track.