As Nardwuar sees it...

Over in our Facebook Group we've created a little section where people can ask Nardwuar questions about the Junos and his (destined) part in 2009's ceremony in Vancouver. Below is a rollicking response to two questions asked by Team Nardwuar member Robert McGregor.

Q:
What are your favourite moments/performances from Juno history?

A:
Thanks for the questions Robert! There really only is one moment of Juno history that I remember and that is of the only Junos I ever attended, which also happened to be the only Juno I got kicked out of! You can actually travel back in time to that very incident by bravely watching this:




Q: If you succeeded in hosting the 2009 Junos, what would your grand entrance consist of?

A:
Since the Junos will be in Vancouver, why not throw in some Vancouver history! I would love to enter on a flaming Chariot pulled by Canada's Metal God (and fellow Vancouverite) Thor, who would then re-enact his legendary appearance on The Merv Griffin show where he used his massive lung power to blow up a hot water bottle:



After the bottle exploded The Evaporators (my band) would launch into our song "Gassy Jack" about Vancouver Pioneer Gassy Jack Deighton!



Just when things seemed like they were wrapping up, I would bring/drag Kim Mitchell and Nelly Furtado out to do "I am a wild Party!"



but not before the Evaporators backed Maestro Fresh Wes on Conductin' Thangs



and got Joey Shithead of DOA to sing some classic "Hardcore 81" with us:




Plus we would have to fit in the Collectors/Chilliwack just for these amazing Vancouver 1960s shots:



But we are out west, and to bring everything back full circle, an ode to the Stampeders (Managed by Mel Shaw, the guy who i was asking a question to when I was kicked out of the Junos in 91) would most definitely be in order.

Gosh, I could come up with a zillion scenarios!

Thanks again for caring! Keep on rawkin in the free world!
Nardwuar

Ripple Rock Weekend!

What? Did someone say it was Juno Weekend? Sorry, but we couldn't hear you over the blast at Ripple Rock!

Learn more about Ripple Rock here.
If you're up Campbell River way, make sure to take part in the festivities.

ChartAttack passes back!

In a classic case of give-and-go*, ChartAttack has linked back to the Facebook group and is encouraging readers to join the ranks in support of the drive to make Nardwuar the '09 Juno Host! Nice play ChartAttack, nice play!

Now that's teamwork. Doot do!

*"The give-and-go...is a basic offensive play in which a player simply passes (gives) to a teammate and cuts (goes) to the basket, attempting to break free of his defender and expecting a return pass from his teammate." In our case, ChartAttack came up with the idea, then we took the ball and ran. Funny thing is, along the way we passed it back to a team of over 600 strong (and counting) on Facebook!

"The Dream" featured in Uptown Magazine

News is spreading eastward as Winnipeg's Uptown Magazine has tapped into the dream to make Nardwuar the host of 2009's Juno Awards Ceremony in Vancouver.

Did such a sweet sound ever emit from Portage & Main?!

With this year's awards ceremony less than a week away, let's keep the word spreading! If you're taking part in any of the festivities around Calgary this weekend, drop a "keep on rawkin' in the free world - let's make Nardwuar the host!" wherever and whenever you can.

Doot doo!

Almost at 600

Our facebook group is nearing the 600 member mark. That's how you rawk it!

Thanks for continuing to spread the word everyone.

Doot-doo!

Poll: Nardwuar duets with....

Check out the new poll in our sidebar (look to the right), where we dream of a Juno Awards Ceremony that starts with Nardwuar taking the stage and sharing the mic with the likes of Hayden...or maybe Anne Murray? Perhaps Arcade Fire would have some room on stage...

Have your say.

Vote early, Vote often. Just vote.

Last time Nardwuar was at the Junos

Hopefully, the powers-that-be at the Junos (circa 1991) are now the "powers-that-were" and our man Nardwuar will be invited IN the door at next year's Junos!

NOTE: The "magical moment" happens around the 3:20 mark.