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La Villa Strangiato

by La Villa Strangiato

Weekly progressive rock and jazz radio show on CHUO 89.1 FM (University of Ottawa) highlighting the best from Canada and the international scene. Thursdays at 7:30pm (Eastern) chuo.fm/show/la-villa-strangiato

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Episodes

  1. Episode 31: La Villa Strangiato - December 11, 2025 ***FINAL EPISODE***

    1. King Crimson - In the Court of the Crimson King - 21st Century Schizoid Man [UK, 1969] 2. Banco del Mutuo Soccorso - Darwin! - Danza dei grandi rettili [Italy, 1972] 3. Octobre - Clandestins - Pour te retrouver [Canada, 1980] 4. Echolyn - As The World - As The World [USA, 1995] 5. Anekdoten…

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  2. In conversation with Toby Driver [August 8, 2019]

    This week, we catch up with multi-instrumentalist, artist and composer Toby Driver of Kayo Dot as he prepares for a run of solo shows in Canada and the U.S. in August, including one in Ottawa next week. (details below). Toby discusses his recent move away from New York City, the conditions that...

  3. In conversation with Steven Gillies of Atlas : Empire [April 18, 2019]

    On the program this week, we speak with guitarist and vocalist Steven Gillies of the Glasgow, Scotland-based indie alt-rock progressive trio Atlas : Empire. As the band nears the end of its third Canadian tour with a gig this Saturday evening in Ottawa, Steven reflects on the band's eight-year...

  4. In conversation with Jean-Paul Prat of Masal [April 11, 2019]

    This week, we speak with composer and keyboardist Jean-Paul Prat, general mastermind of the Lyon, France-based Masal. Two years after the release of his reformed band's third album since 2009, "Paysages du ciel", Jean-Paul weighs in on everything from Masal's history, to its live performances…

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  5. In conversation with Falling Edge [March 21, 2019]

    Following the release late last year of Falling Edge's third studio release "Fe3", guitarist Chris Rupert and drummer Rob Kovar reflect on the new album, the recording process, and the musical journey that got them here. Check out this Canadian band's new record on their bandcamp page:...

  6. In conversation with Garrett Warner of Tiny Cars [January 17, 2019]

    This week, Ottawa-based guitarist Garrett Warner opens up about his band Tiny Cars' debut four-track EP, The Truth About Snake Oil. Garrett also talks influences and mentors, shares his thoughts on Ottawa's "terribly underrated" music scene, and reveals plans for several upcoming Tiny Cars gigs....

  7. In conversation with Nathanael Larochette [December 13, 2018]

    Last month, Ottawa-based guitarist and composer Nathanael Larochette of Musk Ox and The Night Watch spoke to La Villa Strangiato about his musical journey so far, his various projects big and small, the Ottawa live music scene — and plans for a third solo album, a third Musk Ox release, and a…

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  8. In conversation with The Aaron Clift Experiment [June 14, 2018]

    Keyboardist and vocalist Aaron Clift of the Austin, TX-based progressive rock group The Aaron Clift Experiment speaks about his band's influences, their great new record "If All Goes Wrong", the local music scene in Austin, and upcoming opportunities to hear the band in a live setting, including…

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  9. In conversation with RXP [May 31, 2018]

    Following the release earlier this year of RXP's inaugural album "Pathos", guitarist Carlos Wong and keyboard player Mauricio Delgado speak to La Villa Strangiato this week about their influences, the new record, the local music scene in San José, Costa Rica, and aspirations for upcoming live...

  10. In conversation with The Dead Centuries [January 25, 2018]

    On the eve of The Dead Centuries' album launch show this past week at Live on Elgin, drummer Bryant McNamara and guitarist Adam Tremblett took the time to discuss their sound, their new record Race Against Time, the Ottawa/Gatineau music scene, and the band's plans for the future. [Interview…

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  11. In conversation with Ken Baird of Monarch Trail [October 12, 2017]

    This week, keyboardist extraordinaire Ken Baird of the Canadian progressive rock trio Monarch Trail was kind enough to share his thoughts on the band's latest release, Sand. Ken reflects on the Monarch Trail sound, working with bandmates Chris Lamont on drums and Dino Verginella, the current…

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  12. In conversation with Markus Reuter [August 17, 2017]

    This week, touch guitarist Markus Reuter of progressive rock trio Stick Men pulls back the curtain on the band's sound and history, the dark side of being on the road, the Stick Men live experience, and the band members' commitment to the music and the fans. Markus, accompanied by bassist Tony...

  13. In conversation with Nathan Da Silva of Slyde [August 17, 2017]

    This week on the program, we catch up with guitarist and vocalist Nathan Da Silva of the Toronto-based progmetal quartet Slyde as the band undertakes a string of dates in southern and eastern Ontario, including an Ottawa gig August 17 at The Rainbow with Règlement 17 and Markian. Lots of good...

  14. In conversation with Kai Esbensen of Bubblemath [August 10, 2017]

    Bubblemath is back! 15 years after the band's first release hit Kmart shelves across the land, they have returned with a very worthy follow-up effort, the critically acclaimed and long-awaited "Edit Peptide". On this week's program, we speak with the group's keyboard player and lyricist Kai...

  15. In conversation with Jonatan Piña Duluc [July 27, 2017]

    This week, we get right into it with Dominican Republic composer and multi-instrumentalist Jonatan Piña Duluc, as he launches his first solo album titled Drip/Culebra. Jonatan opines on everything from his early and more recent influences, his vision for this latest project, and the learning...

  16. In conversation with The Night Watch [July 20, 2017]

    This week, an in-depth discussion about Boundaries and beyond with Ottawa's premiere instrumental progressive metal-and-more ensemble The Night Watch, as the band — guitarist Nathanaël Larochette, drummer Daniel Mollema, bassist Matt Cowan and violinist Evan Runge — prepares for several shows…

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  17. In conversation with Josefine Eckerström of Montgolfière [July 13, 2017]

    This week, we speak with pianist and vocalist Josefine Eckerström of the progressive psych group Montgolfière. Josefine speaks about the band's history, their new album, and upcoming plans. In fact, it's a busy month for this quartet who are based in Helsingborg, Sweden—having just released their...

  18. En conversation avec Thierry Alexandre Zambo (TAZ) de Opusculus [6 juillet 2017]

    Écoutez le bassiste Thierry Alexandre Zambo (TAZ) du groupe hard prog montréalais Opusculus en discutant "Resonant", le nouvel album prévu pour une lancement avant la fin du mois. Opusculus est présentement en préparation pour une tournée estivale au Québec et en Ontario avec Montgolfière...

  19. En conversation avec Cydemind [June 15, 2017]

    Écoutez les cinq membres du groupe prog-metal montréalais Cydemind en discutant leur nouvel album qui vient de sortir le 26 mai. Le groupe est présentement en préparation pour le lancement de l'album qui aura lieu samedi soir, le 17 juin, au Lion d'Or à Montréal. [Entrevue diffusé en direct sur…

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  20. In conversation with Kite Trio [June 1, 2017]

    Montreal's Kite Trio takes us into their confidence this week as the band prepares to launch its third full-length release, "Slightly Higher in Canada". Eric Couture-Telmosse (guitar), Paul Van Dyk (bass) and Eric Dew (drums) reflect on their first decade of music making, working with producer…

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  21. In conversation with Kenton Loewen of Peregrine Falls [May 18, 2017]

    To coincide with this month's launch of Peregrine Falls' full-length, self-titled release on Drip Audio, we catch up with one half of the Vancouver-based duo: drummer and mutil-instrumentalist Kenton Loewen. Kenton regales with accounts of his 15-year collaboration with guitarist Gordon Grdina…

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  22. In conversation with Sun Dew [April 20, 2017]

    This week, violinist Héloïse Lefebvre and guitarist Paul Audoynaud of Berlin-based progressive jazz sextet Sun Dew discuss their musical origins in France, their soon-to-be released new album on Label Laborie Jazz (May 12), the diversity of the music scene in Berlin, and the real challenges and...

  23. In conversation with Parc X Trio [April 6, 2017]

    Catching up this week with Alex Lefaivre (bass) and Gabriel Vinuela-Pelletier (keys) of Montreal jazz fusion group Parc X Trio as the band prepares for a European tour and the launch of a brand new CD, "Dream". [Interview aired live on April 6, 2017 on CHUO 89.1 FM]

  24. In conversation with Richie Goods [March 23, 2017]

    American bassist Richie Goods delivers the goods in a wide-reaching conversation about his band Nuclear Fusion, his love of funk, jazz and rock, Stanley Clarke's impact on the bass, bowing an upright—and discovering vinyl record bars in Japan. This conversation took place backstage at the Ottawa...

  25. In conversation with The Aphelion [March 9, 2017]

    Time to get up close and person with Evan, Tyler and James — three quarters of Ottawa progressive metal band The Aphelion. Along with drummer Nate, the band has been busy writing and recording new material while preparing for a much-anticipated gig next at Mavericks next Wednesday, March 15…

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  26. In conversation with Kamancello [February 23, 2017]

    Cellist Raphael Weinroth-Browne and kamanche player Shahriyar Jamshidi discuss their musical inspiration and collaboration prior to Kamancello's much anticipated performance in Ottawa this Sunday, February 26 at The Record Centre. [Aired live February 23, 2017 on La Villa Strangiato.]

  27. In conversation with Destroy Clocks [February 9, 2017]

    Nicole Lefebvre and Kevin N. Hell of Ottawa shoegaze, post-metal power trio Destroy Clocks discuss the band's vision, the exciting new material they've been working on, and the arrival of new drummer Tyler Black—just in time for a highly-anticipated double bill with No Joy on Friday, Feb. 10 at...

  28. In conversation with Jamie Holmes [January 19 ,2017]

    Ottawa drummer Jamie Holmes discusses the 4th anniversary of his Thursday jazz jams at the Brookstreet Hotel in Kanata, in addition to his regular gigs with The Chocolate Hot Pockets, Thrust and many more. [Aired live January 19, 2017 on La Villa Strangiato.]

  29. In conversation with The Chocolate Hot Pockets [October 13, 2016]

    Alex Moxon, Jamie Holmes, JP Lapensée and Ed Lister discuss all things musical on the eve of the launch of their new album, "The Feast".

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Weekly progressive rock and jazz radio show on CHUO 89.1 FM (University of Ottawa) highlighting the best from Canada and the international scene. Thursdays at 7:30pm (Eastern) chuo.fm/show/la-villa-strangiato

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