Might as well go for a wild party near the patio lanterns

I have no idea if the “phenomenon” that is Kim Mitchell ever filtered down in the old US of A, but no matter–the aging Canadian rocker is switching gears for his next move–as Toronto radio station Q107’s new hire for their afternoon slot:

Rocker Kim Mitchell is becoming a disc jockey at a Toronto radio station.

The classic rock station Q107 announced yesterday Mitchell will be the new afternoon drive radio host beginning Aug. 9.

Mitchell was in the studio as morning host John Derringer announced the news and he told listeners he’s excited about the possibilities. He’ll be heard weekdays between 2 p.m. and 7 live from the studio at the Hard Rock Café, by Dundas Square. The station plans to celebrate his arrival with a special edition of their monthly “Breakfast With Derringer” live broadcast on Aug. 27.

“I’m looking forward to bringing my experience as a musician, artist and entertainer to the microphone at Q107,” Mitchell says on the station’s website. “I am rocked and ready, let’s go!”

Oh man. I don’t know whether to be excited or embarrassed.