Episodes

40: Shane Cloutier
June 27, 2019

40: Shane Cloutier

The guitar virtuoso makes a return visit, with an update and performances, and speaks of guitar hero Frank Marino (update March 2020 – Shane was hand-picked by Marino to be his 2nd guitarist on a 2020 North American tour!)  https://www.audible.ca/pd/Radio-Records-Rockstars-Audiobook/B07JGF7PS7  S…
39: Jane's Party
June 4, 2019

39: Jane's Party

These four are deadly together. Three lead singers including bassist Devon Richardson, guitarist Tom Ionescu , keyboardist Jeff Giles, and on drums the Levon Helm meets Ringo Starr: Zach Sutton. Our in depth conversation and acoustic performances of songs from their 2019 album “Casual Island.” ht…
38: Skye Wallace
May 28, 2019

38: Skye Wallace

Shining star Sky Wallace brings it! Joined by drummer Alfie Vienneau, guitarist/producer Devon Lougheed and bassist Jenna Strautman, Skye delivers live performances of songs from the acclaimed album “Coal”, and more. https://www.audible.ca/pd/Radio-Records-Rockstars-Audiobook/B07JGF7PS7  Support…
37: Sterling & The Birdwatchers
May 24, 2019

37: Sterling & The Birdwatchers

It might get loud. 3 piece plugged-in, Sterling & The Birdwatchers are the definition of alt/surf/punk, featuring Duncan Crone on drums, Jack Doris on bass and Kailum “Sterling” MacKenzie on guitar and vocals. 3 live songs in...
36: Mountain Head
May 16, 2019

36: Mountain Head

The most unique band I’ve encountered in forever, the Hannah Brothers – Ben (gtr and vocals), and Kyle (bass and vocals) are as kind as they are cerebral, and as creative as they are musically mindful. This episode is an introduction to Mountain Head, complete with acoustic performances and a cut f…
35: Gracie Marino
April 16, 2019

35: Gracie Marino

When you get up and sing with Sting, you’re on the right track. She sings and plays guitar and piano and says “I’m an R&B-jazz-soul singer blooming out of a meta-head child” and “Mainly a writer”, she professes. Introducing G...
34: Watson & Stephens of Fourth Born
April 11, 2019

34: Watson & Stephens of Fourth Born

“If I don’t write, then life starts to become distorted”, says James Stephens AKA “Fourth Born”. He’s the sister of past podcast guest, country starlet Rebecca Rain. With his guitar, Fourth Born is accompanied by drummer Sarah Watson, in debuting his new single “Last Cigarette”, and more. https:/…
33: Eric Schenkman
March 12, 2019

33: Eric Schenkman

Is that a pocket full of kryptonite or are you just happy to see me? This time, what a performer! His talents and hits would land him on the cover of Rolling Stone (Jan 1993), and on stages around the world. Joining me in-studio, solo, for a chat and impassioned acoustic performances from his new s…
32: Ron Hawkins of Lowest of the Low
Feb. 27, 2019

32: Ron Hawkins of Lowest of the Low

His career would begin with an album that would place top 10 in the Top 100 Canadian Albums of All Time – the 1991 Lowest of the Low album “Shakespeare My Butt”. His songs sound at home alongside Elvis Costello, and Billy Bragg. Songs that are stories, odes, laments, celebrations and revolutions! R…
31: The Honeyrunners
Feb. 14, 2019

31: The Honeyrunners

This time a story that begins in South America, with multi-instrumentalist record producer Guillermo Sebauste, the soulful Dan Dwoskin on keyboards/vocals, guitarist Haig Beylarian and drummer Lewis Spring. The Honeyrunners chat and perform. https://www.audible.ca/pd/Radio-Records-Rockstars-Audio…
30: Rob Elder
Jan. 22, 2019

30: Rob Elder

This blue-eyed soul singer alternates between the lower depths of his voice to its falsetto highs. With acoustic performances from his 2018 album “Changer”, Rob Elder ponders tried and true folk and rock themes of love, inequality and social unrest. https://www.audible.ca/pd/Radio-Records-Rocksta…
29: Swampy & The Note Troll
Dec. 11, 2018

29: Swampy & The Note Troll

Not every day a guitarist with a PhD in Biophysics who studied airflow in honeybee hives using 3D computer models, and hydroponics for outer space, drops by. Performing acoustically, his tough-luck-inspired soul-healing blues...
28: Jon Zaslow & Chris Scerri
Dec. 11, 2018

28: Jon Zaslow & Chris Scerri

Take a festival creator, and a Beatle, Byrds, Tom Petty, Mark Knopfler fanatic and ‘em together, and you get this: stories and music from a duo featuring singer Chris Scerri and guitar veteran Jon Zaslow. https://www.audible.ca/pd/Radio-Records-Rockstars-Audiobook/B07JGF7PS7  Support the Show: h…
27: Rebecca Rain
Nov. 13, 2018

27: Rebecca Rain

When you love old-school legends like Loretta Lynn, Patsy Cline, and June Carter Cash, you get bumped to the front of the line, where I live. Introducing Rebecca Rain. She lives at the intersection of passion and ambition and brings her story and acoustic performances to my Wild Woods attic studio.…
26: Falcon Jane
Oct. 23, 2018

26: Falcon Jane

Sara May is Falcon Jane. Self-coined as “Plez rock” (she’ll explain), they come with performances of chill songs about heaven and earth. Joining Sara, is Andrew McArthur, and Racquel Hardy (AKA Sages). https://www.audible.ca/pd/Radio-Records-Rockstars-Audiobook/B07JGF7PS7  Support the Show: http…
25: David Russell
Oct. 9, 2018

25: David Russell

He’s all heart and artist integrity. Very much his own man, with a handful of his own albums and unique takes on other people’s music, David Russell tells the story of how music has moved the mountains of his life, and he performs live.  https://www.audible.ca/pd/Radio-Records-Rockstars-Audiobook/…
24: Miranda Journey
Sept. 11, 2018

24: Miranda Journey

There’s no better remedy for a broken heart than a song. Artists with ready smiles and laughter, sometimes have the deepest wells. Miranda Journey is that. At the beginning of her career, she plays mostly her own songs, and isn’t afraid to bleed from the heart she can’t help to wear on her sleeve. …
23: Shane Cloutier
Aug. 29, 2018

23: Shane Cloutier

Here’s a guy who you’d want on your team. The opposition would be very afraid, that is until they got to know him. He exemplifies a favourite expression – a rising tide raises all boats. For first appearance on the podcast, the guitar wiz steeped in Lemmy, Sabbath, and Frank Marino –performs acoust…
22: Jerry Leger
April 6, 2017

22: Jerry Leger

One look at his record collection and you know he didn’t choose to become a musician – it chose him. Dylan, Hank Williams Sr., Leonard Cohen, Buddy Holly, and Byrds, Jerry Leger’s collaborators and contemporaries include Ron Sexsmith and Michael Timmins (Cowboy Junkies). Get acquainted with this ge…
21: Kate Kurdyak of The Katherines
March 28, 2017

21: Kate Kurdyak of The Katherines

It appears we’re bringing sexy back with this compelling singer/songwriter and member from the vocal trio The Katherines. “Modern men aren’t modern to me. They lack simplicity, and I don’t belong in this century”. Beyond the sheen of some of the trio’s pop, there’s a depth and darkness to Kate’s wr…
20: The Layrite Boys
March 16, 2017

20: The Layrite Boys

Brothers from different mothers this time as we get downright down home with that grinnin’ and pickin’ brand of country, known as bluegrass.  Make that, countrygrass, with this Toronto based duo brought together by a love of tucked-in shirts and slicked-back hair. Mandolin player and singer Graham …
19: Kristen Violet May
Feb. 28, 2017

19: Kristen Violet May

Beyond being named one of the “35 best Canadian (jazz) artists under 35” by CBC, this singer’s middle name is ambition. Always fresh from a trip to L.A. or NYC to collaborate in studio, Kristen dropped in to my Toronto studio to chat and sing. https://www.audible.ca/pd/Radio-Records-Rockstars-Aud…
18: Mother Mother
Feb. 7, 2017

18: Mother Mother

Grounded in self-knowledge and creativity, band leader Ryan Guldemond goes deep, in a tag team of charm and introspect as the Canadian stars open up about the pursuit of the song and peace of mind. https://www.audible.ca/pd/Radio-Records-Rockstars-Audiobook/B07JGF7PS7  Support the Show: https://…
17: USS
Feb. 1, 2017

17: USS

These two are at the top of my list of bands that could rule the world, or at the very least, make it a better place to be, through their music. Singer/guitarist Ash Buchholz and MC and master of the turntable Jason “Human Kebab” Parsons join me to spread word of their latest album New World Alphab…