CKDU Presents: Hop On Pop

THE SPRING STANDARDS:
(Brooklyn, NY)

The Spring Standards are an energetic force of three-part harmony circling over a rock n' roll sound with an old country aftertaste. From small towns to big cities, they explode on stage with spirit, spontaneity, and a style all their own. MTV's John Norris says "They willingly embrace dissonance, and their execution is impeccable, from their tight, CSN-worthy vocal harmonies to their wickedly intense percussive power."

Listen to their performance live in the CKDU lobby as part of the 2011 Halifax Pop Explosion!  

Photo by Richard Lann (www.richardlann.ca)

[Original air date: Friday, October 21, 2011]

OLENKA KRAKUS:
(London, ON)

Olenka is not your average folk singer. Her unique brand of folk is part gypsy caravan, chamber ensemble, honky tonk jukebox, and baroque choir. Influenced by her memories of Communist Poland and by the country's folklore, Olenka investigates themes of social injustice and personal responsibility.

Listen to her performance live in the CKDU lobby as part of the 2011 Halifax Pop Explosion!  

[Original air date: Friday, October 21, 2011]

SHOTGUN JIMMIE:
(Sackville, NB)

World traveler, collaborator, under-dog, hard-working man, Shotgun Jimmie stakes his claim for the hearts and minds of millions with Transistor Sister. A much anticipated addition to a growing discography, following the solo debut The Onlys (Delorean) in 2007 (featuring the CBC Radio 3 and college radio chart-topping single “Bedhead”), and the much loved Attack in Black backed Still Jimmie (You've Changed) in 2009, Transistor Sister sounds a new confidence in Shotgun Jimmie, a confidence earned by the mile, by train or by busted up mini-van, on countless Canadian crossings and a couple of recent tours overseas.

Listen to his performance live in the CKDU lobby as part of the 2011 Halifax Pop Explosion!  

[Original air date: Thursday, October 20, 2011]