When I snagged Zachary Gray from The Zolas, backstage at his sold out show at the Vogue Theatre (with Calgary band The Dudes), Zach was a little preoccupied, juggling his two “strapping Scandinavian” merch guys and getting family into the venue. He was also being haunted by the ghost of legendary musician Prince (who had performed at the Vogue the night before). This is probably how I got him to spill all the details of his first girlfriend, among other things. Listen to our chat.

Tracks played on the show...

1) The Zolas Ancient Mars “Knot In My Heart”

2) The Zolas Tic Toc Tic “You’re Too Cool”

3) Grizzly Bear Veckatimest “While You Wait for the Others” (partial/background) ***

4) The Zolas Ancient Mars “Observatory”

ALL songs CANCON except ***