Punch Andrews Passes...
Punch Andrews

Punch Andrews (Chris Andrews) the Canadian DJ icon, last employed at 99.9 Mix-FM in Toronto has sadly lost his battle to lung cancer.
Chris was a fireball of positive energy and a very brilliant and unique broadcaster.
The official release from the family:
Sunday March 30th,
Good Morning all,
It is with much sadness that I inform you all that Chris (Punch) passed away this morning at 5:30am. We wish him GodSpeed - he is finally well again!
Punch asked me a couple weeks ago to tell you all that he loved and appreciated every one of you - for you all added to his life in a significant way.
He also asked me to tell you all, that in lieu of flowers, that donations be made in his name to the Canadian Cancer society, to hopefully find a cure for others suffering from this horrible disease. And to all you smokers out there, PLEASE QUIT - NOW!
Facebook Page:
If you are on Facebook, you can send condolence messages by joining the group: The Chris "Punch" Andrews Support Posse which you can find at the link:
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=24463005229
If you're not on Facebook, please send a message of condelnce to Punch's family and friends to:
[email protected] or click on this link:
Message to Punch and I will forward all messages to Punch's family.
You can listen to Punch Andrews' chat about his battle with cancer with Jim Richards on March 11, 2008 by clicking on the link below. This turned out to be Punch Andrews' final interview and broadcast of his life.:
Punch Andrews talks to Jim Richards on Newstalk 1010 CFRB
Rest in peace Chris "Punch" Andrews...

Jeff Healey tribute on Sunday March 9, 2008
I'm dedicating my Sunday March 9, 2008 show to the memory of the late Jeff Healey who sadly passed away on March 2, 2008.
Jeff was a brilliant guitarist, vocalist, writer, trumpet player, jazz musician, broadcaster and collecter of classic jazz recordings.
Between 4:00 - 6:00 Eastern, I'll be playing some interview clips of some of Jeff's close personal friends.
RIP Jeff Healey. You were well loved and shall be missed.....
"The Guys" perform live on Sunday Mar 2, 2008 on Sirius!
"The Guys" are my special guests Sunday March 2, 2008 on Sirius Satellite Radio - ICEBERG 95.
I like positive energy and positive people and this group certainly qualifies! As usual, I will talk them into playing 4 songs from their new CD "Live The Party".
Join me this Sunday and every Sunday between 2-6:00 Eastern on ICEBERG 95!
Simple Plan and Crash Parallel - Sunday Feb 24, 2008 on Sirius!
Lots going on on my Sunday Feb 24 show. I ran out of time last week, so Crash Parallel are back to chat about their soon to be released CD entitled World We Know and they will perform the title track LIVE in our ICEBERG 95 studios.
Simple Plan's new self-titled CD has been out for about two weeks now -- so they're back to chat and w'll spin a couple of tracks from the new CD including an ICBERG 95 exclusive first ever playing!
Catch it all during my show on Sunday February 24, 2008 between 2 - 6:00 Eastern on ICEBERG 95 - Sirius Satellite Radio!
Glass Tiger perform live Feb 10 on ICEBERG 95!
A very long time ago, I auditioned for a great band called 'Tokyo". I got the gig, but decided that maybe the band wasn't "established" enough -- so I turned it down. Several weeks later the band opened for Culture Club at Maple Leaf Gardens and later changed their name to "Glass Tiger" and became one of the most successful bands out of Canada at the time.
--(well nobody ever said that all of my decisions were smart!!)
....So this weekend, my special guests are Alan Frew and Sam Reid of Glass Tiger!! We chat, they perform live and we also discuss Alan Frew's new book "The Action Sandwich".
Catch it this weekend on ICEBERG 95 on Sirius Satellite Radio between 2:00 - 6:00 Eastern!!
The Raynes are a new band with a brand new CD entitled "Silver Baby ... golden dream". They are already getting a lot of attention for their first single "The Promise". I've got Shade Stone and Cliff McPherson of the band in as special guests on my show on Sunday January 20, 2008. We chat plus (as I like to do) I get them to perform 3 songs from their new CD live in our ICEBERG 95 Studios!!
Catch it on my show this Sunday between 2-6:00 EASTERN on ICEBERG 95 - Sirius Satellite Radio!
Simple Plan drop by for 90 minutes on Sunday Jan 13, 2008
Simple Plan are my special guests on Sunday January 13, 2008. We chat from our Sirius New York studios about their brand new self-titled CD that will be out on February 12, 2008.
The last time that Pink dropped by our studios, she said that Simple Plan was her favourite Canadian band!! Listen in and find out why!
Tune in to ICEBERG 95 on Sunday from 2:00 - 6:00 Eastern all across North America on your Sirius Satellite Radio !!!
OR stream it online at www.siriuscanada.ca
Suzie McNeil Takes Over NORTH AMERICA on Friday Jan 11, 2008!
What better way to start off 2008 then to release a brand new "Takeover" show on ICEBERG 95!!!!
Frequent listeners already know how I feel about Suzie, so I put a little "extra" effort into the production on this one!!
Suzie speaks very candidly, tells a few "secrets" and spins a lot of great tracks - including a bunch of her own!!
Tune in to ICEBERG 95 on Friday January 11, 2008 at 7:00 EASTERN all across North America on your Sirius Satellite Radio OR stream it at www.siriuscanada.ca
2008 is upon us!!!
Thanks to all my friends! I have had an awesome 2007. We get a bit reflective at this time of year. If you want to do that, that's cool -- just make sure that you focus on the positive and come out with a beautiful positive clean slate in 2008!!
I've got super Canadian guests and great new shows coming out for 2008, so please stay with me and keep in touch!!
HAPPY NEW YEAR !!!!!
Billy Talent in on Sunday December 16 with their new CD/DVD set!
Billy Talent has a killer new CD/DVD double set entitled "6 6 6" . These guys kick butt live and Ben Kowalewicz and Ian D'Sa are my special guests on Sunday December 16 for two hours during my show.
Also, Ron Young from 99.9 MIX-FM drops by and trys to explain his haircut to North America.
Tune in to ICEBERG 95 on Sunday from 2:00 - 6:00 Eastern all across North America on your Sirius Satellite Radio OR stream it at www.siriuscanada.ca
Future guests coming soon:
Simple Plan, Gowan and Murray McLauchlan, The Raynes!
Suzie McNeil returns and we take another crack at singing my new single! Sunday Dec. 9, 2007

The fabulous Suzie McNeil drops by to say "Hi" and we rehearse my new song. What's this all about?? All I will tell you is that we'll have a "whale" of a time!
Tune in to my show on ICEBERG95 on your Sirius Satellite Radio on Sunday between 2:00 - 6:00 ET , or stream it by going to www. siriuscanada.ca and go to channel 95.
Future guests coming soon:
Billy Talent, Gowan and Murray McLauchlan!
Skye Sweetnam

At her young age she's already been around the world. The very sweet Skye Sweetnam drops by this Sunday December 2, 2007 on ICEBERG95 on your Sirius Satellite Radio between 2:00 - 6:00 EST. She also performs 3 live songs in our studios. Don't forget that you can now stream ICEBERG 95 on your computer. Find us at www.siriuscanada.ca !

TWO HOURS TRAFFIC: Sunday November 25, 2007

Alec and Liam from the PEI-based band Two Hours Traffic drop by this week for some live acoustic performances and a chat about their new CD Little Jabs . Catch it on Sunday Sunday between 2:00 - 6:00 EST on ICEBERG95 on your Sirius Satellite Radio or you can stream it on the internet by going to www.siriuscanada.ca.

State Of Shock drop by: Sunday November 18, 2007

The guys from State Of Shock will drop by for an hour during my show this Sunday between 2:00 - 6:00 EST on ICEBERG95 on your Sirius Satellite Radio . They have a current hit single that I'm sure you have heard, it's called "Money Honey" .
You can also stream ICEBERG 95 on the internet by going to www.siriuscanada.ca.
Suzie McNeil PLUS some more with Slave To The Square Wave on Sunday November 11, 2007

Find out on Sunday why I adore Suzie McNeil. Suzie makes me proud to be a Canadian. She sings with power and emotion and is a captivating live performer. Check it out as Suzie drops by my show on ICEBERG95 on your Sirius Satellite Radio this Sunday between 2:00 - 6:00 EST.
Also, I'll be running more of my interview with Slave To The Square Wave plus I'll play a brand new track from their CD "Big Change".
Slave To The Square Wave - Sunday Nov 3, 2007
Listen to my show on Sunday November 3 between 2:00 and 6:00 as "Slave To The Square Wave" drops by. We'll chat and play tracks from their new CD "Big Change" .
These guys have a very cool, fresh and unique sound. Here's how their bio describes them
Picture Devo. Now picture Devo, but with David Bowie as the singer. Now picture Devo with Bowie, but they’re all sporting Talking Heads suits and influences. Now picture a squarehead…and you might just begin to get the feel for the music of Toronto’s SLAVE to the SQUAREwave.
Don't miss it!!
Bedouin Soundclash and Jully Black - Sunday Oct . 21, 2007

This is cool: Jully Black drops by my show on ICEBERG95 on your Sirius Satellite Radio on Sunday between 2:00 - 6:00 ET and performs two live acoustic songs in our studios. We have a cool chat (and I even pop "the question").
Also, Bedouin Soundclash dish out the dirt on their bit of a dust-up with a classic Canadian band -- and they name names!!
Liam Titcomb and DALA drop by on Sunday Oct . 7, 2007

Tune in to my show on ICEBERG95 on your Sirius Satellite Radio on Sunday between 2:00 - 6:00 ET as Liam Titcomb drops by for a chat. Also, Sheila and Amanda from DALA perform live in our studios!

Kim Mitchell Special: Tuesday September 11 @ 7:00 ET

Join me on Tuesday September 11 as I host my own special on ICEBERG 95 . Kim Mitchell and I have an in-depth chat about life, his new CD Ain't Life Amazing , his years fronting Max Webster and the general Canadian music scene. Catch it all at the only place you can: Sirius Satellite Radio - ICEBERG 95!

The late Doug Riley -- "Dr Music".....

Doug Riley passed away on Monday September 24 2007. If the name doesn't ring a bell -- trust me, you've heard his music. Doug collaberated on more than 300 recordings during his career. Doug was an incredible virtuoso of the Hammond B3 organ. We have indeed lost a great one. Check out the clip of Paul Shaffer, Joey DeFrancesco, Doug Riley, and Dr. Lonnie Smith cooking it up on 4 Hammond B3's at the 2006 Canada's Walk of Fame!!!

Doug Riley will be missed............

Geo's News: Check out my interview with Suzie McNeil!! on the players below:
Geo with Suzie McNeil
Geo's interview with Suzie McNeil PART 1:

Geo's interview with Suzie McNeil PART 2:

Geo's interview with Suzie McNeil PART 3:
DALA

The sweet Sheila and Amanda of DALA dropped by during my show on Sunday August 26, 2007. They are pictured above modelling their brand new Sirius Satellite Radio swag. They have a brand new CD out called Who Do You Think You Are . These girls have a vocal chemistry between them that is truely amazing. They performed a track from their new CD live on my show!!

Alannah Myles Alannah Myles dropped by the ICEBERG 95 studios on my show Sunday August 18, 2007 between 2:00 – 6:00 Eastern for a cool chat.....

Kim Mitchell ....

Kim Mitchell dropped by recently and we had a lengthy chat about music, life, Max Webster and his brand new CD Ain’t Life Amazing . Our FULL chat will air as a special very soon on ICEBERG 95 .....

Regular listeners of my show know that I once auditioned for Kim Mitchell’s old band Max Webster as a keyboard player. Well… I didn’t get hired at that time and have been pondering that for many many years.....

Well…. .... I confronted Kim on his decision and we finally got to the bottom of that age old question: Why George didn’t get hired!!....

Tune in every Sunday between 2:00 and 6:00 on your Sirius Satellite Radio and I might play that segment again in the future…………....

The Payolas Bob Rock and Paul Hyde dropped by the ICEBERG 95 studios . OOOOOPS You missed their live performance on my show on ICEBERG 95 --You Gotta Listen Peeps!!.... ....

Steppenwolf : ....

I recently declared a “Steppenwolf Day” in honour of their retirement from touring after 40 years following the conclusion of their current 2007 tour. Steppenwolf history and one classic Steppenwolf track every hour! ....well, you missed it!.... ....

Hayley Sales : ....

Recently the beautiful Hayley Sales dropped by the ICEBERG 95 Studios on my Sunday show (heard every Sunday from 2:00 – 6:00 ET) and we had a little chat..... ....

Not only that, something very cool happened !! --- (wait for it):.... ....

Hayley and I sang a duet of the classic kid’s song: “ Baby Beluga” !.... ....

Canada Day : ....

In had a great (and busy) July 1,........ ....CANADA.... DAY!!! MY FAVOURITE DAY OF THE YEAR!!!!
While usually throwing my own big party to celebrate ......Canada......, this time I worked to send our ICEBERG 95 party live to all of ......North America......!!! What a rush!!!!
About Me:
Music, music, music and Canadian music. Formerly a touring/recording musician, later a music industry corporate executive, later a music producer, I'm now well into (I think it's gotta be about my seventh career!) -- well, to clarify: ALL music related. I haven't really worked for a living in many years. None of what I do can really be categorized as "work".... (that is by design). You have to live your dreams. It can be done.
OK, OK, OK, I'm currently the producer for all programming heard on ICEBERG 95 (on Sirius satellite radio) and I am the heckling side-kick alongside the legendary Iceman. We can be heard daily across ..North America.. from 3:00 - 7:00 EST on..... where else??? ICEBERG 95. ........

I host my own show on Sundays from 2:00 – 6:00 EST on ICEBERG 95 on Sirius Satellite Radio.    That puts me on the air across ..North America.. six days a week!   (Hmmmm.....no wonder people think that I've sold my house and now live in the station hallways!).... ....

Our station plays 100% Canadian music and supports Canadian musicians. ...Can you see a natural "fit" for me here peeps??.
Now... where was I before I interrupted myself??........ Oh Yeah!
By conventional standards, I can be extremely driven, downright obsessive about goals, perfectionistic, maybe even successful........ but I NEVER forget about BALANCE.
I'll be the first one on the sunny patio..... and EVERYTHING I do has levity. Sarcastic, loud, opinionated? Sure! I'm the proverbial ridiculous ham. 'Ya gotta laugh and 'ya gotta laugh lots! ...and when you think you're just about done... 'YA LAUGH SOME MORE!!!
Let's have some fun on this crazy MySpace thing. Stay tuned for some cool stuff coming soon -- and don't forget to perform a random act of kindness today...... OK??
That said....... I'll see you on the patio!!!! ........

Once again , thank you to everyone that contributed to help us raise $3.7 million !!.... For the Hospital for Sick Children in ............ Toronto .......... , ...... Ontario ...... ...... Canada ........ , over three incredible days during our Standard Radio Inc. Radiothon .

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You guys ROCK!....