Webisode Archive

Tunnel Canary: Nathan Holiday interview part 4. Nathan reflects on TC's legacy, and musical philosophy.

Part two of our interview with Nathan Holiday, founding member of Tunnel Canary. In part 2 Nathan outlines the formation of TC and the philosophy behind the project.

Bev Davies photo essay part 4: shooting DOA in Chicago and London.

Bev Davies photo essay part 2: the bands

Nite Dreems episode 12 (part 4) March 1980. John Tanner & JB Shayne's late night live pre-MTV music video television show, Vancouver, BC. With Deborah Jarvi & Susanne Tabata. Guests: Art Bergmann & Jim Bescott of the Young Canadians. DEDICATED TO THE MEMORY OF JIM BESCOTT. Posting courtesy John Tanner. Produced by Don Fraser.

This part features an interview with Art Bergmann & Jim Bescott of the Young Canadians, plus an excellent-quality video of their song "Data Redux", filmed for Nite Dreems' sister Cable-10 program, Soundproof.

Nite Dreems episode 12 (part 5) March 1980. John Tanner & JB Shayne's late night live pre-MTV music video television show, Vancouver, BC. With Deborah Jarvi & Susanne Tabata. DEDICATED TO THE MEMORY OF JIM BESCOTT. Posting courtesy John Tanner. Produced by Don Fraser.

This part features the Boomtown Rats video "I Don't Like Mondays", a gathering of cast members and studio guests, and end credits.

Nite Dreems episode 12 (part 2) March 1980. John Tanner & JB Shayne's late night live pre-MTV music video television show, Vancouver, BC. With Deborah Jarvi & Susanne Tabata. DEDICATED TO THE MEMORY OF JIM BESCOTT. Posting courtesy John Tanner. Produced by Don Fraser.

This part features local concert listings, The Jam's "In the City" live video, and part one of a Frank Zappa interview.

Mary Armstrong (aka Mary-Jo Kopechne) discusses the old Vancouver punk scene, and her new life in rural Alberta.
(Note: Webisodes are not scenes from the Bloodied But Unbowed documentary film; they consist of extended interviews, outtakes, and material shot specifically for thepunkmovie.com)

John Tanner, co-host of ground-breaking cable TV show Nite Dreems, talks about the challenges of programming music on television in those pre-MTV days. (Note: Webisodes are not scenes from the Bloodied But Unbowed documentary film; they consist of extended interviews, outtakes, and material shot specifically for thepunkmovie.com)

Members of the Subhumans and former manager David Spaner remember a party in a wealthy suburb of Washington, DC. (Note: Webisodes are not scenes from the Bloodied But Unbowed documentary film; they consist of extended interviews, outtakes, and material shot specifically for thepunkmovie.com)

Randy, Brad and Zippy (the Sick Ones) recall playing at the Deaf Club in San Francisco. (Note: Webisodes are not scenes from the Bloodied But Unbowed documentary film; they consist of extended interviews, outtakes, and material shot specifically for thepunkmovie.com)

Joey Shithead, Nick Jones, Gerry Barad & John Armstrong discuss Vancouver's punk scene D.I.Y. recording history. (Note: Webisodes are not scenes from the Bloodied But Unbowed documentary film; they consist of extended interviews, outtakes, and material shot specifically for thepunkmovie.com)

Nick Jones, Randy Rampage & Brad Kent recall a bizarre San Francisco beach picnic hosted by Dirk Dirksen & Mabuhay staff. (Note: Webisodes are not scenes from the Bloodied But Unbowed documentary film; they consist of extended interviews, outtakes, and material shot specifically for thepunkmovie.com)

Former Georgia Straight music editor and Vancouver Province columnist Tom Harrison talks about punk rock & the Vancouver press. (Note: Webisodes are not scenes from the Bloodied But Unbowed documentary film; they consist of extended interviews, outtakes, and material shot specifically for thepunkmovie.com)

Webisode: Randy Pandora (the Generators, Exxotone) on the value of recycling, finding free things, and dumpster-diving.
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Original members Dale, Jade and Scout talk about being in Vancouver's first all-girl punk rock band.
(Note: Webisodes are not scenes from the Bloodied But Unbowed documentary film; they consist of extended interviews, outtakes, and material shot specifically for thepunkmovie.com)

Music journalist Tom Harrison recalls the Georgia Straight's Battle Of The Bands; and explains the genesis of trail-blazing cable TV show Soundproof. (Note: Webisodes are not scenes from the Bloodied But Unbowed documentary film; they consist of extended interviews, outtakes, and material shot specifically for thepunkmovie.com)

Seminal Vancouver punk band Victorian Pork remembered by former members Brad Kent, Gerry Useless, and Mary-Jo Kopechne. (Note: Webisodes are not scenes from the Bloodied But Unbowed documentary film; they consist of extended interviews, outtakes, and material shot specifically for thepunkmovie.com)

Tony Bardach of the Pointed Sticks visits the former locations of The Laundromat (later, Richard's On Richards) and the Luv-A-Fair. (Note: Webisodes are not scenes from the Bloodied But Unbowed documentary film; they consist of extended interviews, outtakes, and material shot specifically for thepunkmovie.com)

Tony Bardach of the Pointed Sticks takes on a guided tour of Vancouver's former punk rock hotspots. In this episode (1 of 3), we visit the Japanese Hall, birthplace of the Vancouver punk scene; and the former site of O'Hara's a few blocks away. (Note: Webisodes are not scenes from the Bloodied But Unbowed documentary film; they consist of extended interviews, outtakes, and material shot specifically for thepunkmovie.com)

Simon recalls breaking into the Vancouver punk scene.
(Note: Webisodes are not scenes from the Bloodied But Unbowed documentary film; they consist of extended interviews, outtakes, and material shot specifically for thepunkmovie.com)

Randy Pandora, former singer of the Generators and Exxotone, talks about the early days of the Vancouver punk scene. (Note: Webisodes are not scenes from the Bloodied But Unbowed documentary film; they consist of extended interviews, outtakes, and material shot specifically for thepunkmovie.com)

Paul Wong, pioneer of video and multimedia art, discusses the Vancouver zeitgeist, the arts scene, and punk rock. (Note: Webisodes are not scenes from the Bloodied But Unbowed documentary film; they consist of extended interviews, outtakes, and material shot specifically for thepunkmovie.com)

Lead singer Bill Scherk, a.k.a. Bill Shirt, recalls early days with the band Active Dog.
(Note: Webisodes are not scenes from the Bloodied But Unbowed documentary film; they consist of extended interviews, outtakes, and material shot specifically for thepunkmovie.com)

Randy Pandora, former singer of the Generators and Exxotone, talks about scavenged art supplies and the raw materials he gathers for his artworks. (Note: Webisodes are not scenes from the Bloodied But Unbowed documentary film; they consist of extended interviews, outtakes, and material shot specifically for thepunkmovie.com)

Former Black Flag singer Ron Reyes talks about visiting Vancouver for the first time, and eventually deciding to stay for good.
(Note: Webisodes are not scenes from the Bloodied But Unbowed documentary film; they consist of extended interviews, outtakes, and material shot specifically for thepunkmovie.com)

Simon recalls scamming his way into a Subhumans show by bluffing that he was a member of the band.
(Note: Webisodes are not scenes from the Bloodied But Unbowed documentary film; they consist of extended interviews, outtakes, and material shot specifically for thepunkmovie.com)

Randy Rampage talks about the Subhumans' punk anthem "Fuck You" with John Tanner and J.B. Shayne on CiTR Radio. (Note: Webisodes are not scenes from the Bloodied But Unbowed documentary film; they consist of extended interviews, outtakes, and material shot specifically for thepunkmovie.com)

Chris Arnett recalls the genesis of Vancouver punk rock in 1977.
(Note: Webisodes are not scenes from the Bloodied But Unbowed documentary film; they consist of extended interviews, outtakes, and material shot specifically for thepunkmovie.com)

Producer Bob Rock recalls meeting Paul Hyde and forming the Payolas.
(Note: Webisodes are not scenes from the Bloodied But Unbowed documentary film; they consist of extended interviews, outtakes, and material shot specifically for thepunkmovie.com)

Nick Jones, Gord Nicholl, and Gerry Barad talk about the "fuck band" phenomenon, and about enterprising ringleader, Bud Luxford. (Note: Webisodes are not scenes from the Bloodied But Unbowed documentary film; they consist of extended interviews, outtakes, and material shot specifically for thepunkmovie.com)

Things didn't go too smoothly for the Clash at the PNE Gardens in autumn 1979. (Note: Webisodes are not scenes from the Bloodied But Unbowed documentary film; they consist of extended interviews, outtakes, and material shot specifically for thepunkmovie.com)

After Stone Crazy return to Vancouver from the interior of BC, Gerry discovers his role in the band is no longer required! (Note: Webisodes are not scenes from the Bloodied But Unbowed documentary film; they consist of extended interviews, outtakes, and material shot specifically for thepunkmovie.com)

Bill Napier-Hemy and kids show us how make a homemade electric guitar! (Note: Webisodes are not scenes from the Bloodied But Unbowed documentary film; they consist of extended interviews, outtakes, and material shot specifically for thepunkmovie.com)

Bill Napier-Hemy and his kids show us how make a homemade electric guitar. Fun for the whole family! (Note: Webisodes are not scenes from the Bloodied But Unbowed documentary film; they consist of extended interviews, outtakes, and material shot specifically for thepunkmovie.com)

Simon Snotface, Vancouver punk scene fixture, Jaks Skate Team member, and fantasy/sci-fi writer. (Note: Webisodes are not scenes from the Bloodied But Unbowed documentary film; they consist of extended interviews, outtakes, and material shot specifically for thepunkmovie.com)

Henry talks about punk's political edge, especially DOA and the Subhumans.
(Note: Webisodes are not scenes from the Bloodied But Unbowed documentary film; they consist of extended interviews, outtakes, and material shot specifically for thepunkmovie.com)