Author: Dougie Boom's Cottage Country Mix Series

Established in 2008, Dougie Boom’s Cottage Country Mix is the perfect music mix for your summer soundtrack. Released annually to usher in the best times of summer, it can be enjoyed at the cottage, campsite or the beach. Anywhere you are, through your phone or browser. Or download for later for when you are really deep in the wilds. Join our mailing list so you don’t miss an episode. Or follow us on Instagram to see what we are up to. www.cottagemixtape.com
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Rockwood Cinema Review: A Band Called Death – Before There Was Punk (2013)

Bobby Hackney vocalist and bassist for Death. "Imagine it taking 35 Years. I don't know a story like that." - Brian Spears, manager In our first Rock & Roll Movie Review (which is long overdue, since we have only been doing outdoor-themed movies thus far), we take a look at the compelling rock documentary Death: …

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Swiss Chalet: A Christmas Tale Of Two Different Buns

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A Christmas Tradition: Remember the old Swiss Chalet Bun from the 70s, 80s, 90s? What kind of bun was it? There are many time-honoured Canadian traditions and institutions around Christmas time, including The Festive Special by Canadian chicken chain, Swiss Chalet. Let's just say, the times have changed. Gone are the 80s brown plates and …

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A Great Little Speaker for the Outdoors, The Avantree SP850

Avantree SP850 Bluetooth Radio Speaker on a outdoor table in radio mode on 93.5

It's hard to see the forest through the trees when it comes to the portable speakers, but despite it's small size the Avantree SP850 has everything you need in a Bluetooth speaker, including FM radio and micro SD card. (Updated May 1, 2021)Labelled as a 3 in 1, the Avantree SP850 (also named BTSP-850) is …

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Top 10 Rock Songs About The Devil 😈

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Since it's Devil's night, Oct 30th, and just before Halloween, cottagemixtape.com is going to take a look at the Top 10 Rock Songs About The Devil. Rock and Roll and the concept of the "devil" have been intertwined since rock and roll's inception, beginning with the story of Robert Johnson meeting the devil at the …

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Board Game Review – Nightmare ‘The Video Board Game’ (1991)

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Are you ready for the Nightmare, the Video Board Game review, you maggot? You must say: "Yes, my Gatekeeper!" Today on cottagemixtape.com's Board Game Reviews, we take a look at J. W. Spear & Sons' 1991 horror-themed VHS board game, Nightmare. If you grew up in the early 90's you may be familiar with this …

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