Each day, Rich Terfry and Radio 2 Drive wraps up your day with music and stories about the interesting things going on in the world. Here are the stories we're talking about today.
FEATURES:
BLUE RODEO: Don't forget to have a listen to all the great music from Blue Rodeo on CBC Music. To mark the band’s 25th anniversary, they are releasing Blue Rodeo: 1987-1993, an eight-disc box set that includes their first five albums remastered, as well as a remixed version of Outskirts, the Casino demos and an album of rarities. It also includes a 44-page booklet with photos and an essay by journalist Jason Schneider.
From now until Oct. 29, CBC Music will be streaming Blue Rodeo's first five remastered albums, which you can listen to here.
JUNK IN THE TRUNK:
This poor fella had an accident on his ATV, but it's okay to laugh.
Cats are usually very graceful. This group is the exception.
In Cologne, Germany, shoppers in a busy city square were surprised with an impromptu performance of the theme from Star Wars.
What do you think? Will this baby grow up to be a 'dog person', or a 'cat person'?
I'm willing to bet this will be the cutest thing you see all day.
SHOWTIME:
3:40 p.m.
An English teenager kept sleeping while a car crashed right into his bedroom.
4:10 p.m.
Levis is now making jeans out of recycled bottles.
4:30 p.m.
A 3-lb chihuahua is designated a 'dangerous' dog.
5:10 p.m.
A hamster in Beaverton Oregon is taken into police custody.
6:10 p.m.
Never again worry about burning the roof of your mouth on hot food!
New Music today from Alabama Shakes, Dave Matthews Band, Stars & Martha Wainwright.
Remembering the fascinating career of Elliott Smith on his Birthday.