#379 Stephen Stohn

“Stephen Stohn is one of the architects of the current Canadian star system. He is also its most committed champion, so proud of the creative class we have here in Canada, and yet so humble about his own contribution to our vibrant creative community. From k.d. lang to Drake, from ‘Black Velvet’ to Degrassi, he’s telling the stories  —  as a mentor, as a visionary, and, above all, as a dedicated fan who recognises the value of Canadian talent and who has built a career out of making sure that that talent is recognised around the world.”  —  Elaine Lui, founder, LaineyGossip.com By Nick KrewenSpecial to the Star He’s the chancellor of Trent University, an Order of Canada member, a former top entertainment attorney to the stars and has served as executive producer for most of the run of the “Degrassi” TV franchise. And at 76, Stephen Stohn just added a new accomplishment to his impressive résumé: recording artist. As GTA Rhythm Section, Stohn, who acted as producer, arranger and conductor, and several musicians — including Matthew Jardine, singing son of charter Beach Boys member Al Jardine — will release a six-song EP called “The Orange Sessions” next month that includes “Opus 42 — Ode to Summer,” a nine-minute track that came to Stohn in fragments while he slept (and was released Dec. 1). Website: https://stephenstohn.ca/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1D3D14r6869nlKp917qXdJ?si=adtj7xU7Q_-kiMqUsKpBIQ This Episode is brought to you by..Go to BETTERHELP.com/apologue for confidential online counselling.use the code word Apologue for a 7 day free trial Checkout my YouTube Channel with long form interviews from the Subversives | the History of Lowest of the Low. A weekly release on Tuesdays .https://www.youtube.com/@simonhead666 Pledge monthly with Patreon https://www.patreon.com/apologueShop Apologue products at http://apologue.ca/shop