Album Review: Time Away – Tire Swing Co.

July 27, 2015 Crystal2 Comments

ALBUM REVIEW

Tire Swing Co.

Tire Swing Co. are from Windsor, Ontario Canada. The band exists of Steven Oltean-Lepp (part of James OL and the Villains) and Johnny West. Special vocals on the track (closet) by Jim Meloche.

The album was recorded by famous last records.
It was released in January of 2015
It is a Folk/Rock/Roots album

This EP has such a realness to it – it speaks to many. You can hear the torment and emotional ache within these lyrics and tracks.

The tone for the entire album is kicked off with the very first track titled Happy Valentines Day, which sounds like a haunted person baring their deepest emotions in this soft sung track.

The entire album has a natural truth to it. Each track speaks deep to the soul with a melo-relaxing vibe. This folk/roots inspired album has a depth to it unlike something you have heard before. I have had the album on repeat for the past week in my office, I find it very soothing.

Their previous album, Inamorata which was released in 2014 has a similar vibe. Time Away shows what they can truly do with such passionate and affecting vocals on each track.

Click the link below for a free download of Time Away.

https://tireswingco.bandcamp.com

ATTENTION: CJAM Singles Club

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Here at CJAM FM we have a special thing we called the Singles Club! There is still some time left in July to email the music director your single and have it added to the August edition of the CJAM Singles Club!

For more information on the Singles Club and how to submit your music, check out this link below!

http://www.cjam.ca/music/singles-club/

Don’t miss out on this great opportunity! You could hear your single next month being aired on Stagediving Live!

Stagediving Live: Week Of July 21st

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Did you miss Stagediving Live on Tuesday? Don’t panic! I have the link right here for you to re-stream the episode! You don’t want to miss this!

Click on this link below

http://www.cjam.ca/supercali/show_event.php?id=873&o=3&c=1&m=07&a=23&y=2015&w=1

Make sure to tune in next week for a few interview with some special guests!

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Stagediving Live: Week of July 14th

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In Windsor:

Tuesday 14 – The Greenbank Trio (Thunder Bay) w/ Nick Sherman (Thunder Bay)

Wednesday 15 – Monomyth (Halifax) w/ Nap Eyes (Halifax) and Foxhart Fishman (Windsor)

Thursday 16 – Poetry Slam with Matt Loeb (Vancouver)

Sunday 19 – The Shotgun Jimmie Band (Brandon, MB) w/ Adrian Teacher and the Subs (Vancouver, BC) and Human Music (Winnipeg, MB)

Monday 20 – Open Mic Surgery with James O-L and Nate

Tuesday 21 – TOAST Open Mic Poetry

In Detroit:

July 14^th – Dikembe is playing at the Majestic Café. It’s an all ages show. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 day of. Show starts at 8PM.

July 15^th – Empires at the Majestic Café. Show starts at 9PM and it’s an all ages show. Tickets are $10.

July 15^th – No Age, Sun Foot and Devin, Gary and Ross are all performing at the UFO factory. Its 3 bands in one night with a collaborative art exhibit – Music by all 3 bands. It starts at 9PM and tickets are $16.

July 16^th– Matthew Sweet @ Magic Bag. Show starts at 8pm and tickets are $20.

July 16th -Mourn is playing at the UFO Factory. Show starts at 9PM and tickets are $7.

July 16th -Talib Kweli is playing at The Majestic Theatre along with Jessica Care Moore. The show starts at 8PM and tickets are $25 – All Ages Show.

July 16th -Pigeons are playing at the Trinosophes.

July 16th – Something Cold is performing at the UFO Factory. The show starts at 10PM – NO Cover

July 16th – Stiff Little Fingers along with Bastardous are playing at St. Andrews Music Hall. Show is at 7:30PM

July 17^th – John Butler Trio at the Royal Oak Music Theatre. The doors are at 7:30PM and tickets range between $27 – $55. All Ages Shoe

July 17th -Michael Mallis is playing at the Trinosophes

July 17th – Vince Staples is performing at St. Andrews Music Hall. Show starts at 7PM t

July 18^th – Dale Watson is playing at the Maj Café. Show starts at 8PM and it is an all ages show. Tickets are $12 in advance and $14 day of show.

July 18th – Let Live is playing at St. Andrews Music Hall along with Narco Debut, Wolfshark and The Accident. Show starts at 6PM.

July 18th – Jaill is playing at the UFO factory. Show starts at 9PM and tickets $10.

July 18th – Jimo Family Easter Band is playing at the Trinosophes

July 20^th – The Tallest Man On Earth is performing at The Royal Oak Music Theatre. Show starts at 7:30PM and tickets are $25. All Ages Show.

July 21^st – Brick & Mortar are performing at St. Andrews Music Hall. Show starts at 7PM and tickets are on sale now.

July 21^st – Lazyeyes and the Teen Age are performing at the UFO Factory. The show starts at 9PM and tickets are $8.

For more information on these events, you can check out the venue links listed below!

PJ’s Lager House: http://pjslagerhouse.com
The Majestic: http://majesticdetroit.com
The Loving Touch: http://thelovingtouchferndale.com
The Magic Bag: http://www.themagicbag.com
Royal Oak Music Theatre: http://www.royaloakmusictheatre.com
St. Andrews Music Hall: http://www.saintandrewsdetroit.com

ALSO – Head to the CJAM website for more information on Stagediving Live! http://www.cjam.ca

Campus Connection – Monday July 13th

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Make sure to tune into Campus Connection today at 4PM to hear my interview with UWSA Senator, Dhouha Triki. We talked about many engaging topics that are taking place around the University of Windsor campus!

You can tune in today at 4PM on 99.1FM OR http://www.cjam.ca OR Cogeco Cable 285

Head on over to the CJAM website at http://www.cjam.ca for more information on Campus Connection and to re-stream previous shows!

Any questions, comments or inquiries – Email me at cjamcio@gmail.com

Campus Connection – Monday July 6th

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This week on Campus Connection I sat down with Scott Webb from the UWSA to discuss the variety of clubs, organizations and societies that the University of Windsor has to offer to students! I also spoke with a member of the Psychology Student Association (PSA) to talk about this club on campus and the involvement the club has with other organizations.

To hear this interview head on over to the CJAM website at http://www.cjam.ca and re-stream the July 6th edition of Campus Connection!

For more information on the variety of clubs on campus, check out the directory on the UWSA website at http://www.uwsa.ca

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Make sure to tune into Campus Connection next Monday at 4PM! If you have any comments or topics you would like to hear about, email me at cjamcio@gmail.com

CJAM Singles Club – July Edition

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Make sure to tune into Stagediving Live every Tuesday at noon to hear a few tracks from the CJAM Singles Club – July Edition!

Head to http://www.cjam.ca for more information on how to submit your music to the music director for radio play!

Tune in to Stagediving Live tomorrow at noon to hear brand new music from Border Patrol, The Unquiet Dead and The Armed!

CJAM 99.1FM

Click on the link below to stream Stagediving Live and listen to past shows!

http://www.cjam.ca/supercali/show_event.php?id=873&o=3&c=1&m=07&a=06&y=2015&w=1

Stagediving Live: Week of June 23rd

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In Windsor:

June 25th – Bravestation is playing at Phog Lounge with Wolves From Dogs

June 26th – Raz Bewade & De Gunga are playing at Phog Lounge

June 27th & 28th – Great Lakes Heavy Fest is happening at Knights Of Columbus

June 30th – Holy Ruth is playing at Phog Lounge

*For more information on these shows, head to the Phog Lounge webpage at http://www.phoglounge.com

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In Detroit:

June 23rd – Sharon Jones and The Dap Kings are playing at Meadowbrook

June 23rd – Rodrigo y Gabriella are playing at The Royal Oak Music Theatre

June 24th – Mother Mother is playing at The Shelter

June 24th – Flume is playing at The Royal Oak Music Theatre

June 25th – Split Single is playing at The Majestic Cafe — Tickets are $8 + All Ages Show

June 25th – Southside Johnny is playing at the Magic Bag — Tickets are starting at $25

June 26th – The Normandies are playing at PJ Lager House — Tickets are $6 and it is a 21+ show

June 26th – Against Me is playing at St. Andrews Music Hall

June 26th – Dward Sharpe & Magnetic Zeros are playing at The Royal Oak Music Theatre

June 27th – Dead To Fall is playing at The Majestic Cafe – Show starts at 8PM

June 27th – Pins are playing at The Loving Touch – Show starts at 8PM and tickets are $10

June 27th – Rollie Tussan is playing at PJ’s Lager House

June 27th – The Alarmist is playing at YMH

June 28th – Goatwhore, Ringworm, Black Breath and Theories are playing at the Majestic — $15 cover charge + all ages show

June 28th – Tanlines are playing at The Loving Touch

June 30th – The Weirdo’s are playing at The Majestic Cafe

June 30th – The Weepies are playing at The Magic Bag

*For more information on ticket cost & cover, times and more visit the venue websites which are listed below.

Stagediving Live: Week of June 16th

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In Windsor:

Tuesday June 16th – Carson McHone (Austin, TX) w/ Border Patrol (Windsor) and Chelsey Danfield (Windsor)  is playing at Phog Lounge

Wednesday June 17th – Vice Aerial (Windsor)  is playing at Phog Lounge

Thursday 18 – The Royal Foundry (Sherwood Park, AB)  is playing at Phog Lounge

Friday 19 – The Almighty Rhombus (Sudbury) w/ Humble John (Windsor) and HUTTCH (Windsor) is playing at Phog Lounge

Saturday 20 – Luke Michielsen (Kitchener) w/ Treephones (Kitchener) and Diane Motel (Windsor)  is playing at Phog Lounge

Monday 22 – EARLY – Hey Rosetta! at The Olde Walkerville Theatre w/ Folly & The Hunter

Monday 22 – Open Mic Surgery with James O-L and Nate  is playing at Phog Lounge

Tuesday 23 – Jean-Paul De Roover (Thunder Bay) is playing at Phog Lounge

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In Detroit:

Tuesday June 16^th – Lower Dens is playing is playing at The Loving Touch

Wednesday June 17^th– Mono at playing at The Majestic Café

Wednesday June 17th – Jeremy Loop is playing at Blind Pig

Wednesday June 17th -Destruction Unit is playing at The UFO Factory

Thursday June 18^th – Unwritten Law is playing at The Majestic Café

Friday June 19^th – Best Coast is playing at The Majestic

Friday June 19th – Crowbar is playing at The Shelter

Sunday June 21^st– The Caye Singers playing at Loving Touch

Sunday June 21st – Chastity Belt is playing at The UFO Factory

Monday June 22^nd– Coliseam is playing at The Loving Touch

Tuesday June 23^rd – Sharon Jones and The Dap Kings playing at Meadowbrook

Tuesday June 23rd – Rodrigo Y Gabriella playing at The Royal Oak Music Theatre

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For more information on these events and ticket costs, head to the venue websites.

http://www.phoglounge.com
http://www.royaloakmusictheatre.com
http://www.thelovingtouchferndale.com
http://www.majesticdetroit.com
http://www.ufofactory.com

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You can also head to the CJAM website http://www.cjam.ca for more information on Stagediving Live!

Campus Connection Monday June 15th

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On this week’s edition of Campus Connection

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I recently was able to attend a press conference hosted by the UWSA regarding this years Coming Home Music Festival! Announced at this press conference were the headliners of this years event, The Chainsmokers!

For more information on the the Coming Home Music Festival 2015, head to the UWSA website at http://www.uwsa.ca or http://www.facebook.com/cominghomemusicfestival

Make sure to tune into CJAM FM today at 4PM to hear some live coverage of the press conference!