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  • Melissa Kaestner

  • 37 / Female
  • Ottawa, Ontario, CA
  • Last Login: 12/14/2009

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Interests

  • General

    living better and taking care of myself, community media, community, social media, theatre, computer games (like Neverwinter Nights or Myst series), rock climbing

  • Music

    Laurie Anderson, Jane Siberry, Loreena McKennitt, Iron & Wine, Ray LaMontagne, Jose Gonzalez, Clive Holden, David Myles, Tom Waits, Ween, Alexi Murdoch, Neil Young, Jim Bryson, Chad VanGaalen, Sekou Sundiata, Tori Amos, Shriekback, Natalie Merchant, Concrete Blonde, Ben Harper, Depeche Mode, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Radiohead, Victoria Williams, Old Man Luedeke, Gordon Downie, Cara Luft, Sarah McLachlan, The Acorn, Mojave 3, Sigur Ros, Julie Doiron, Dead Can Dance, Daniel Lanois, Johnny Cash, Greenfield Main, Geinoh Yamashirogumi, Barenaked Ladies, Kate Bush, Tom Petty, Tracy Chapman, New Order, Dave Matthews, Spookey Rueben, James, Joni Mitchell, Pinback, Zoey Van Goey, Deee-lite, Piano Magic, Sting, The Stooges

  • Movies

    The Maxx. All time favourite. No question. Others: The Lord of the Rings, Star Wars(s), Star Trek(s), Eternal Sunshine of a Spotless Mind, Manufacturing Consent: Noam Chomsky and the Media, Bowling for Columbine, Citizen Kane

  • Television

    Battlestar Galactica, The Closer, Dead Like Me, Star Trek(s), The Amazing Race, The Weather Channel

  • Books

    A Song of Ice and Fire (series) - George R. R. Martin; The Lord of the Rings - J R R Tolkien; Cerebus (series) - Dave Sim; The Maxx (series) - Sam Keith; The Riftwar Saga (series) - Raymond Feist; Where Is Here? Canada's Maps and the Stories They Tell - Alan Morantz; Manufacturing Consent: Noam Chomsky and the Media (companion book) - Mark Achbar

  • Heroes

    My friends

Details

  • Status: Single
  • Here for: Networking, Friends
  • Hometown: St.Stephen & Fredericton, New Brunswick
  • Religion: Other
  • Zodiac Sign: Cancer
  • Occupation: C/C Radio

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About me:

I have many roots in radio and music as well as a strong passion for theatre and community.

My radio background includes: NCRA/ANREC National Coordinator, CHUO Ottawa volunteer, CHRY Toronto Music Director, CHSR Fredericton Development Director (Fundraising, Events, Sales, Promotions, Recruitment), and WQDY Calais (Maine) Announcer/Music Director (before it was classic hits). I am currently the Executive Director (formerly Development Consultant) for the Community Radio Fund of Canada.

Music has been a part of my life since I started singing 'Delta Dawn' in my grandparents' living room at the age of three. Since then I have been a singer/songwriter, playing mostly guitar. While my own recordings are hard to come by, I have helped other independent artists over the years by organizing a few regional battle of the band competitions (in the Maritimes), developing and running a national project called Dig Your Roots, and even working one-on-one with artists for tours, grants, bookings, and promotions.

I discovered my love of theatre early on as well. I acted in several high school productions and a few university productions, but my passion lies behind the scenes. I started stage managing in university and, in many ways, I have never looked back. I approach many aspects of my life much as a stage manager approaches a show -- organized, detailed-oriented, ready to call the show, and always leaving the master script at stage left for the next person to use.

I currently live in Ottawa, collect rocks, and live for the journey instead of the destination.

Visit my Blog, "Destination: Journey" at http://melissahk.wordpress.com.

You can contact me directly at: melissa.kaestner (at) gmail (dot) com. I'm also on LinkedIn, Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, and del.icio.us.

Who I'd like to meet:

Jean-Luc Picard

Comments

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  • Fear and Loathing in Ot…A. Franklin

    Jan 6 2009 5:46 PM

    Nice to meet you, thanks for the add.

    Check out Ottawa's best podcast - Fear and Loathing in Ottawa.
  • Vetch

    Jul 20 2007 3:36 PM

    Hey Melissa,

    Happy Birthday! Looking forward to seeing you when you're down. So how are you planning on celebrating?-----Kora
  • Heather

    Jun 29 2007 7:50 PM

    Hey! Just bought my plane ticket last night. Coming in to Bangor Tuesday night the 17th. Don't leave again until the 31st.
  • international jetsetters

    May 15 2007 12:23 AM

    Yo Melissa K! Thanks for the message. Can't believe you're already done with DYR!? Kerrazy stuff. What's next on your agenda? Are you continuing to work for the NCRA or moving on?
    Watch Letterman next week (Weds May 23rd.) I'm on!
    Mark x
  • Ladyfest Ottawa

    May 9 2007 11:37 PM

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  • freya

    Apr 4 2007 2:51 PM

    You may wonder why I have kept an Eaton's dog collar for 14 years. I wonder too.
  • freya

    Apr 4 2007 2:37 PM

    Can I borrow your banana clip? Maybe it'll help me entice more than 12 friends. I'll lend you my dog collar in return. I got it from the pet department at Eaton's in 1993 - you should have seen the look on the sales guy's face when he noticed me trying them on...
  • freya

    Mar 29 2007 1:17 AM

    Wooohooo!!! Top 8, baby! I made it into someone's top 8! Someone with 106 other friends!!! I'm so proud. Will you demote me if I change the photo to something less shocking?
  • RAANT

    Mar 7 2007 7:33 PM


    What's goin' on... just droppin a note to say hi! We are keeping busy in the studio these days.... the summer shows are coming!!! Drop us a note sometime!

    Andrew
    RAANT
  • The Just Barelys

    Mar 5 2007 6:25 PM

    hey hey! can't wait for you to come to Hali! we should certainly do dinner and hang out. Looking forward to the DYR show too.
    On the 17th (you get in that night?)this other band I just started playing with - The Got To Get Got - has a gig. You should come!
    We're in Ontario right now for a mini CMW tour! Next time we come this way, we'll hit Ottawa for sure.

    xoxox eleanor
  • Soundsyster

    Feb 1 2007 7:39 PM

    Sounds like fun Melissa. You're not coming to F-town though. :(
  • Dig Your Roots

    Jan 31 2007 12:26 AM

    To our friends, both new and old:

    Please forgive this small mass-message-type comment, but we just want to tell everyone about our latest project: "DIG YOUR ROOTS - CREATIVE JAZZ". Independent artists, CDs, live concerts aired on radio stations . . . it's all quite exciting for us. Come on over to our page to check out all the details.

    We'll be back here soon to see what's up with you these days. Feel free to drop us a comment in the meantime.

    All the best,
    Dig Your Roots
  • near Earth astronaut

    Jan 30 2007 3:27 AM

    Hi Melissa! Sorry it took me a month to reply to your post - it's been a while since I've logged in :) Happy (belated) New Year to you. Glad you enjoyed the tunes. Heh - I had sorta forgotten about nEa too! I've been writing more lately, so once this whole "parenthood" madness subsides a little, I hope to post something new. Things are great in F-town. Audrey is almost 7 months old now and doing just great. You can see lotsa pics of her here : www.circularstars.net/audrey ...Keep us posted on any upcoming visits and we'll do the same! Jamie.
  • Tim Gentle

    Jan 29 2007 3:56 PM

    hey meliss,
    great to hear from you! We should definitely hook up when you're in T-dot next. Gimme a shout when you know your plans.

    Cheers,
    Mmmmm-bart!
  • andrew

    Jan 26 2007 9:42 PM

    that's me and mel, buggin' out on a rainy january night in the centre of the universe, dissing family and SOCAN and eating paella. well, there's no picture, but imagine it because you all have IMAGINATIONS and as we are radio people, we expect you to be able to visualize things we tell you about.
  • JannaJanna Graham

    Jan 10 2007 10:35 PM

    Hey Melissa.
    I am here. wanna get together for a drink or somethin'?
    email me..
    pink_cyclamen@auracom.com
  • The ShanMonsterShantell Powell

    Jan 6 2007 6:30 AM

    Hi! No, no radio. But I sporadically spin at club nights.

    Long time no see!
  • Deanna

    Jan 5 2007 5:30 PM

    Melissa, Happy New Year to you. I hope that you had some fine holidays!
  • Tanner Banner

    Dec 31 2006 5:38 PM

    ..
    happy new years melissa! you're a beautiful person!
  • Matt

    Dec 31 2006 2:25 PM

    Hey Melissa,

    A belated Happy Solstice to you! F'ton has been good as always, but missed seeing you over the holidays. Hope all is well in the big city with the bright lights, and happy new year,

    Matt
  • Benjamin

    Dec 31 2006 9:29 AM

    hey pal, happy last day of 2006.
  • STVSteve Hodgson

    Dec 21 2006 9:49 PM

    Word up Melissa,
    Hope things r well.
    Happy holidays , merry xmas and all the jazz.
  • Quadrafonics

    Dec 21 2006 5:39 PM

    Happy Solstice Melissa! I hope you have some quality holidays and good times this season. xo, james
  • Andrew Duke Cognition A…

    Dec 21 2006 4:51 PM

    Thanks, Melissa.
    All the best to you,
    your friends, and family
    for a safe and happy holiday
    season.
    Take care. Andrew
  • The Habit

    Dec 21 2006 4:13 PM

    MELISSA! Happy Solstice to you too! I hope the party is fun and peaceful tonight - we..ll be on our way to New Brunswick, but thinking of you in the dark!

    See you in 2007,

    Darren