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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Update frequency: every 31 days
Average duration: 11 minutes
Episodes: 29
Years Active: 2016 - 2019

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In conversation with Larry Graves of Surefire Sweat [November 21, 2019]

00:08:01 | Fri 22 Nov 2019

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 we…

00:10:00 | Sun 11 Aug 2019

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 Ca…

00:05:00 | Fri 19 Apr 2019

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, "Pay…

00:10:00 | Fri 12 Apr 2019

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 journe…

00:12:30 | Sun 24 Mar 2019

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 O…

00:10:00 | Sat 19 Jan 2019

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, …

00:07:45 | Sun 13 Jan 2019

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 loca…

00:10:00 | Tue 26 Jun 2018

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, th…

00:24:28 | Sun 03 Jun 2018

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 A…

00:08:31 | Mon 29 Jan 2018

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 Mona…

00:10:00 | Mon 16 Oct 2017

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, …

00:05:00 | Sat 26 Aug 2017

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…

00:12:30 | Sat 19 Aug 2017

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 …

00:11:00 | Sun 13 Aug 2017

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 …

00:13:55 | Fri 28 Jul 2017

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, dr…

00:13:30 | Fri 21 Jul 2017

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,…

00:04:30 | Sun 16 Jul 2017

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 prése…

00:10:00 | Sat 08 Jul 2017

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'albu…

00:07:30 | Thu 15 Jun 2017

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 Dy…

00:12:45 | Thu 01 Jun 2017

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