The record companies have been very clear on their position with respect to the Digital Music Revolution, musicians seem to be split on the issue, and consumers have made their voices heard as well. How about the independent retailers? I haven’t heard anything from them. That’s why I sat down with Ian Boyd of Compact Music to find out his thoughts on this subject.

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• Interview with Ian Boyd of Compact Music (Ottawa, ON)
• Independent Music Stores mentioned by Ian
  • Fred’s Records (St. John’s)
  • Zulu Records (Vancouver)
  • Soundscapes (Toronto) No website
  • Cheap Thrills (Montreal)
• Musicians mentioned by Ian
  • Harry Manx
  • Oliver Jones
  • Sufjan Stevens
  • Ray Lamontagne
  • Indio Saravanja
  • Christa Couture

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Harry Manx was featured in a two part Portrait series (part 1, part 2) at the beginning of the summer. At the time, he was working on a new CD. That CD, Mantras for Madmen, is available in stores this week.

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• Interview with Harry Manx

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Behold the winner of the autographed Sonny Landreth CD, Grant Street. That’s not all… find out how you can win a copy of the Harry Manx CD, West Eats Meet, autographed by Harry, Steve Marriner and Niel Golden.

UPDATE (050811) because he knows now – the winner of the giveaway is Bruce Murray of the Zedcast. Honourable mention to my good buddy, Alan MacKenzie, who was the first respondent to the giveaway.

• Harry Manx CD giveaway

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This is part two of my interview with Harry Manx. I’m hoping to have a chance to sit down with Harry when he is in town for the Ottawa Bluesfest.

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• Interview with Harry Manx (part 2 of 2)
• Song: Make Way for the Living from the CD, West Eats Meet

Note: Make Way for the Living used with permission of Harry Manx. This song is not covered by the terms of Electric Sky’s Creative Commons license.

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Harry Manx plays roots music that has been spiced up with the influence of music from the far east. My apologies for the audio quality of the phone recording.

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• Interview with Harry Manx (part 1 of 2)

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I wasn’t planning on putting another Podcast out so soon. However, the circumstances demanded it. In response to a request I made to interview CBC’s All In A Day host, Brent Bambury, on interview techniques and show preparation for the Electric Sky, I was invited to be a guest on the show – to interview and be interviewed. This Podcast follows my final preparations to appear on the show, nerves and all, through a soundseeing tour.

• Show intro from an elevator
• Segment from the All In A Day intro
• Final preparations at the Terry Fox statue
• CBC building including the waiting area
• Meeting Brent in the studio
• Podcasting vs. Broadcasting segment (broadcast live on CBC)
• Feedback from family and friends
• Song: Sitting on Top of the World performed by Harry Manx

Thanks a million to Brent Bambury and Sarah MacFadyen for their support and hospitality, and Tracey Page of Dog My Cat Records for permission to play music by Harry Manx on the show.

Note: Sitting on Top of the World used with permission of Harry Manx. This song is not covered by the terms of Electric Sky’s Creative Commons license.

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