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Simon Pacey

@paceonearth.bsky.social

I come from downtown, born ready for you Armed with will and determination, and grace, too Freddy - NB - Canada - Love talking music, geography, history and Habs

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The photo shows Willie O'Ree, wearing a Boston Bruins hockey jersey with the number 22. He is holding a hockey stick and wearing gloves, with a Bruins cap on his head. The background features a blurred indoor setting with large windows and structural beams.

The photo shows Willie O'Ree, wearing a Boston Bruins hockey jersey with the number 22. He is holding a hockey stick and wearing gloves, with a Bruins cap on his head. The background features a blurred indoor setting with large windows and structural beams.

Happy birthday to Willie O'Ree, born on this day in 1935 in Fredericton, New Brunswick!
The first Black player in the NHL, he played 45 games for the Boston Bruins, recording 14 points. In the WHL, he had 639 points in 785 games. He is a member of the Hockey Hall of Fame.

15.10.2025 11:03 β€” πŸ‘ 93    πŸ” 28    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 3
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#Nowspinning on Truth & Reconciliation Day; Gord Downie’s haunting album Secret Path. It’s musically brilliant but a tough listen/watch. It’s also important and maybe Gord’s most cherished legacy.
You can, and should, watch it all here - www.youtube.com/live/yGd764Y....
#TruthAndReconciliation

01.10.2025 00:18 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Missed the Arkells show sadly. I think Elliott Brood in β€˜07(?) might be tops for me. About 300 Dub Antennae shows are tied for 2nd.

18.09.2025 12:21 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

In related news, it’s surprisingly easy to cancel Disney+

18.09.2025 01:23 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Great interview this morning @brentstaeben.bsky.social. This year felt like a big win for Harvest. Music was as great as ever - headliners lived up to hype (and then some) and some nice surprises - and the new venue was 10/10. Still working on that corporate sponsorship.…next year I guess 😬

15.09.2025 11:36 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

This is a good lens into the man. Ken Dryden was a great Canadien but an even greater Canadian. #RIPKen #Dryden #GoHabsGo

06.09.2025 21:33 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Thank you, Ken πŸ•ŠοΈπŸ€ #gohabsgo #kendryden

06.09.2025 21:25 β€” πŸ‘ 24    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Which one is more likely to be the answer to a trivia question? You made the right choice…

27.08.2025 21:27 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Turntable playing Sly & the Family Stone’s Greatest Hits album with the album cover displayed above.

Turntable playing Sly & the Family Stone’s Greatest Hits album with the album cover displayed above.

Sunday morning #nowspinning Sly & the Family Stone’s 1970 Greatest Hits compilation. A great way to kick start a sunny late summer Sunday. Reminds me that I need to watch the Sly doc released earlier this year. #sundayspinning #vinylsky

24.08.2025 12:38 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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The fight between Jack White and Donald Trump just keeps getting better. A few days ago, Jack White expressed his disgust at the whorehouse-like decor Donald Trump on which he’s imposed on the Oval Office. It’s truly gawdy and awful. This butthurt the White House.

ICYMI: The fight between Jack White and Donald Trump just keeps getting better. #musicnews

24.08.2025 12:16 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
Turntable playing Gordon Lightfoot’s album Summer Side of Life with the album cover, featuring Lightfoot’s face, shown above.

Turntable playing Gordon Lightfoot’s album Summer Side of Life with the album cover, featuring Lightfoot’s face, shown above.

Sunday morning #nowspinning - Canadian icon Gordon Lightfoot’s 1971 album Summer Side of Life. Classic Lightfoot sound and the title track is one of his best IMO. #vinylsky

17.08.2025 14:08 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I know. Hot take - Conductin’ Thangs is the apex of Canadian hip hop.

13.08.2025 01:38 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Turntable playing the Allman Brothers album Win, Lose or Draw with the album cover displayed above.

Turntable playing the Allman Brothers album Win, Lose or Draw with the album cover displayed above.

Sunny Sunday #nowspinning - the Allman Brothers 1975 album Win, Lose or Draw. The whole album is good but the title track is an all-timer. #allmans #vinylsky

10.08.2025 15:12 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Beauty Brad! That was a nice one last night.

09.08.2025 11:23 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I’ll look out for these alternate lyrics next time I see GTB play.

08.08.2025 01:45 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I felt the same way but love the fresh summer veggies so created a vegan version and added green curry. I suppose it’s no longer hodge podge but hot damn it was good!

02.08.2025 22:48 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Turntable playing The Hypochondriacs album Waitin’

Turntable playing The Hypochondriacs album Waitin’

New Brunswick Day weekend #nowspinning - The Hypochondriacs 2022 album Waitin’. These guys are one of the best bands to come out of NB in years. They put on a killer live show but the studio work gives you a great taste of it - check’em out! #vinylsky #saturdayspinning #newbrunswick

02.08.2025 12:47 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

He's also not a billionaire, just plays one on TV.

01.08.2025 15:46 β€” πŸ‘ 57    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

This is some quality late night content!

18.07.2025 02:53 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Canadian icon. The joint rolling was the cherry on top of a massive career sharing Canadian stories.

12.07.2025 14:39 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Taken from the walking bridge Peter?

We are so lucky to have them so plentiful now. When I was growing up they were incredibly rare.

12.07.2025 13:03 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Ugh, this album is a year younger than me…no idea how this happened lol.

Album title speaks to me though, but mostly to describe everyone else. I’m sane, everyone else is fucking crazy πŸ˜‚

12.07.2025 12:48 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Turntable playing Paul Simon’s 1975 album Still Crazy After All These Years with the album cover showing the artist standing on a balcony.

Turntable playing Paul Simon’s 1975 album Still Crazy After All These Years with the album cover showing the artist standing on a balcony.

Saturday morning #nowspinning. 50 years old and still classic after all these years. Album of the year at the Grammys in 1976.

12.07.2025 12:41 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

This is the way…

12.07.2025 11:10 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Shit…worm*

12.07.2025 01:54 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

This song lives in my head rent free and every time I hear his damn name it’s a warm lasting days…

12.07.2025 01:42 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

This question is near blasphemous πŸ˜† BNL are…fine. The Hip are iconic. Different stratospheres.

11.07.2025 22:33 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Are you at an airport? That can’t be a real restaurant price.

10.07.2025 02:49 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I know, just messing with you.

09.07.2025 01:29 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

My hottest Fredericton take is that it’s not a dystopian hellscape descending into chaos. Based on what I read on FB that is the general consensus.

09.07.2025 01:28 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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