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Taron Cochrane-True North, Strong & Free!


Posted on March 29, 2010 - by Editor

“True North, Strong & Free!” No.4

“True North, Strong & Free!”
Random Thoughts straight from a Friendly Canadian’s Punk Rock Journal.
Growing up in the small prairie town of Strasbourg, Saskatchewan (an hour from the nearest city) had its’ advantages and its’ definite disadvantages; punk rock shows were a rarity. As a plaid pants sporting, liberty-spiked 15 year-old, standing in line for…

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Posted on February 26, 2010 - by Taron Cochrane

True North, Strong & Free! No.3

Random Thoughts straight from a Friendly Canadian’s Punk Rock Journal.
Growing up, I had this Uncle whom everybody loved.  He was the life of the party 24/7.  There was always a smile on his face and he was always a great conversationalist.  I firmly believe that the best quality he possessed was giving people crazy…

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Posted on January 29, 2010 - by Taron Cochrane

True North, Strong & Free! No.2

Random Thoughts straight from a Friendly Canadian’s Punk Rock Journal.
Everybody has that one significant year in their life.  To each of their own,  the events of that year (whatever they may be) have greatly influenced their outlook on the world around them.  Well friends, 2009 was my year and let me tell you why.
Besides my…

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Posted on January 10, 2010 - by Taron Cochrane

True North, Strong & Free! No.1

True North, Strong & Free! No.1

Random Thoughts straight from a Friendly Canadian’s Punk Rock Journal.
Taron Cochrane is a graphic designer (whose clients have included Far From Finished, The Unseen, The Real McKenzies and more!) Interviewer. Music Enthusiast. Workaholic. Smart Ass and token tall, skinny guy with thick rimmed glasses.
It’s 7am on December 22nd, 2009, I am slowly marching my tired…

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