Ep2 Grant Lawrence Is My DJ Almost Famous Enough podcast

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ep2 Grant Lawrence is my DJ
release date: January 30, 2025
run time: 1:49:27

In this episode, we sit down with Canadian music personality Grant Lawrence to explore his multifaceted career. Starting with an overview of his unique presence in the music industry, the conversation touches on his early days with the band The Smugglers, their impact in the '80s and '90s, and his transformative transition to a host at CBC Radio. We delve into the significance of Canadian indie music's booms in the '90s and 2000s, the creation of the CBC Radio 3 community, and its lasting influence on the Canadian music scene. Grant shares personal anecdotes from his career, including his serendipitous introduction to Dan Mangan and his views on the evolving role of curation in music. The discussion also covers Grant’s pivot to writing, including his successful book 'Adventures in Solitude', and how it helped forge a new chapter in his life. We also discuss his success in the literary community and the challenges of balancing his creative endeavors while being a dedicated father. Lastly, Grant highlights fresh new music talent like Cat Clyde, exemplifying his undying passion for music exploration.

guest website: https://grantlawrence.ca/
guest youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0c97cgwbwOZbH96B5I6F4Q
guest instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grantlawrencecbc

hosts: Glen Erickson, Alexi Erickson
Almost Famous Enough website: https://www.almostfamousenough.com
AFE instagram: https://www.instagram.com/almostfamousenough

00:00 Introduction and Greetings
01:15 Fashion and Canadian Culture
05:30 Music Career Beginnings
06:54 The Evolution of Friendships in Music
08:23 Family and Music Legacy
09:28 Technological Advances in Music Promotion
14:14 Transition to CBC Radio
19:05 Navigating the Music Industry
25:03 The Boom and Bust of Indie Music
28:59 The Rise of CBC Radio 3
34:30 Building a Community Through Radio
42:27 Innovative Ideas from Sports Radio
44:34 Ken's Influence and the Canadiana Connection
46:07 The Infamous Christmas Party and Dan Mangan's Breakthrough
51:19 Building an Indie Community Across Canada
56:59 The Radio 3 Era and Its Impact
01:04:24 Transition to Writing and Adventures in Solitude
01:17:30 Balancing Family Life and Artistic Pursuits
01:23:48 Final Thoughts and New Discoveries

Chapters

1. Introduction (00:00:00)

2. Conversation with Grant Lawrence (00:02:00)

3. Post-Fame with Alexi (01:27:26)

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