Kingston Live Podcast

Kingston's Céline Klein (Jamstone Productions) set out to make a documentary film exploring the theme of music and mental health through the lens of local artists. Though the project took some unexpected turns, Céline discusses the concept along with her subjects, Emily Fennel (Miss Emily) and Ricky Brant (KaKaow), who share some of the mental health and financial struggles they've faced over their musical careers. We first touched the topic of music and mental health in episode 83.If you are in distress, or know someone who is, call the Kingston & Frontenac 24/7 Crisis Line at 613-544-4229 or Toll Free 1-866-616-6005Chapters:00:00:18 Episode overview00:01:35 Céline's documentary film concept00:03:31 Emily on unpacking pain00:07:05 The tension between live performance and life's reality00:10:20 Fear and truth: Approaching the documentary film project00:12:51 Leaving the comfort zone00:14:30 Substances and sobriety: Ricky's journey00:17:30 Veiling darkness – and facing it00:19:34 Musical creativity: A blessing or a curse?00:23:54 Depression and disillusionment derail Céline's film00:28:03 Layering on financial stress00:31:08 The importance of connection and community00:34:00 Live music performance and spirituality00:37:40 Gratitude for Kingston00:41:19 Advice for those who may be struggling00:46:23 Hopes for the documentary project00:50:09 Episode creditsEpisode Production CreditsGuests:Céline Klein (Jamstone Productions)Emily Fennel (Miss Emily)Ricky Brant (KaKaow)Hosts:Johnny San [email protected] production:SoundWise Inc. https://kingstonlive.ca/resource/1191590/viewEpisode LinksAddiction & Mental Health Services Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington https://amhs-kfla.ca/programs-services/crisis/Podcast episode 83 - Music and mental health: A conversation with Kingston musicians https://kingstonlive.ca/kingston-podcast-musicians-music-mental-healthJamstone Productions https://kingstonlive.ca/resource/1192262/viewKaKaow https://kingstonlive.ca/kakaowMiss Emily https://kingstonlive.ca/miss-emilyIn the Key of Blue https://kingstonlive.ca/show/929001/viewKingston concerts and music festivals https://kingstonlive.ca/ Sign up for Kingston music news, local concert and event listings and announcements delivered to your inbox monthly, weekly or even daily. Subscribe here…

With the twenty first edition of Skeleton Park Arts Festival around the corner, we sit down with the organization's new Co-Artistic Director, Sol Castañeda, and longtime festival patron and participant, musician extraordinaire, Teilhard Frost. Together, they shed light on the significance of the annual, free and sustainably-run arts festival in McBurney Park, the spirit of inclusivity that fuels it, and the presence and impact the SPAF community has year-round throughout the city.Chapters:00:00:00 Episode overview00:02:15 Introducing the new Co-Artistic Director of Skeleton Park Arts Fest00:04:49 Teilhard on the festival's inception and significance00:07:18 Looking at the festival through Sol's lens of varied experience00:10:12 Something for everyone: SPAF's spirit of inclusivity00:13:20 The enduring allure of the SPAF square dance00:18:42 Celebrating life by dancing on the dead00:21:11 Beyond the festival: SPAF's year-round programming00:26:22 Nurturing young local artists00:31:00 A festival made for families00:32:48 Assembling The Os Project00:40:34 Music: Roustabout by Frost Mercer00:46:13 Highlights of this year's festival lineup00:48:45 Open mic, RAW Taiko and tips for festival goersview00:51:04 Sol's hope for the festival's future00:53:11 Episode creditsEpisode Production CreditsGuests:Sol CastañedaTeilhard FrostHosts:Rob Howard [email protected] in this episode:Roustabout by Frost MercerAudio production:SoundWise Inc. https://kingstonlive.ca/resource/1191590/viewEpisode LinksSkeleton Park Arts Festival https://kingstonlive.ca/skeletonparkartsfestivalDonate to Skeleton Park Arts Festival https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/41843McBurney Park https://kingstonlive.ca/resource/1191548/viewTeilhard Frost https://kingstonlive.ca/teilhard-frostFrost Mercer (The Os Project) https://kingstonlive.ca/frost-mercerPiner https://kingstonlive.ca/pinerDowntown Kingston https://kingstonlive.ca/resource/1193118/viewKingston concerts and music festivals https://kingstonlive.ca/        Sign up for Kingston music news, local concert and event listings and announcements delivered to your inbox monthly, weekly or even daily. Subscribe here…

Paul Langlois co-wrote some of The Tragically Hip's most iconic songs. Ten years after the band's final performance in Kingston, Paul reflects on his solo work and finding inspiration after The Hip, and shares details and music from his latest release, Smooth Rock Falls.Chapters:00:00:01 - Episode overview00:02:39 - Paul's new album: Smooth Rock Falls00:05:59 - Recording, mixing (and remixing) Smooth Rock Falls00:08:54 - The inspiration and desperation of songwriting00:11:05 - Ten-track tendencies and performance pressures00:16:15 - Perfecting a solo sound00:19:54 - Music as an outlet for grief00:24:32 - Song: How You Are? by Paul Langlois00:28:05 - Thoughts on the recent documentary film, No Dress Rehearsal00:30:43 - The Hip's farewell show: Ten years later00:33:08 - Recalling recent guest appearances00:36:04 - The hard work nobody sees00:39:19 - Paul's community presence00:43:50 - Kingston's The Hip farewell show anniversary plans00:48:15 - Reflecting on the Kingston music scene00:53:56 - Upcoming festival performances00:56:07 - Episode creditsEpisode Production CreditsGuests:Paul LangloisHosts:Johnny San [email protected] Stever [email protected] in this episode:How You Are? by Paul LangloisAudio production:SoundWise Inc. https://kingstonlive.ca/resource/1191590/viewEpisode LinksPaul Langlois https://kingstonlive.ca/paul-langloisPaul Langlois Band https://kingstonlive.ca/paullangloisbandThe Campfire Liars Club https://kingstonlive.ca/thecampfireliarsclubThe Tragically Hip https://kingstonlive.ca/thetragicallyhipThe Tragically Hip: No Dress Rehearsal https://www.primevideo.com/detail/0LOQ22M65PYSQDFD1QIQM4AW3I/K-Rock 105.7 FM https://www.seekyoursounds.com/radio/krock1057Kingston concerts and music festivals https://kingstonlive.ca/ Sign up for Kingston music news, local concert and event listings and announcements delivered to your inbox monthly, weekly or even daily. Subscribe here…

In part two of our Inside the Isabel series, the Isabel's Senior Marketing Officer, Alyssa de Hoop, and Technical Director, Aaron Holmberg, detail interesting aspects of the performing arts centre's operations. They also share some funny behind-the-scenes stories, dispel some common misperceptions about the Isabel, and how the venue is working to support Kingston's many local acts and artists.    Chapters:0:00 Episode overview1:26 Alyssa and Aaron's roles and responsibilities4:52 A modern marvel in the heart of historic Kingston6:46 The Isabel's performance spaces8:18 The purpose-built performance hall9:26 Hosting a variety of world class performances10:03 Not just performing but recording too11:54 Finding fun amidst the seriousness16:21 The Isabel's residents17:41 Accessibility features of the Isabel20:35 How the Isabel supports local acts and artists22:34 From physical to virtual performance spaces27:31 Generating operating revenue31:23 Common misperceptions of the Isabel33:28 Where to learn more about the Isabel34:20 Episode production creditsGuests:Alyssa de Hoop, Senior Marketing OfficerAaron Holmberg, Technical DirectorHosts:Rob Howard [email protected] photo:Timothy Andrews [email protected] production:SoundWise Inc. https://kingstonlive.ca/resource/1191590/viewEpisode LinksThe Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts https://kingstonlive.ca/isabel-bader-centre-for-the-performing-artsQueen's University https://www.queensu.caQueen's University Film and Media https://www.queensu.ca/filmandmedia/Tett Centre for Creativity & Learning https://kingstonlive.ca/resource/1196399/viewKingston concerts and music festivals https://kingstonlive.ca/ Sign up for Kingston music news, local concert and event listings and announcements delivered to your inbox monthly, weekly or even daily. Subscribe here…

This month we go inside what has become one of Kingston's most treasured venues: The Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts. In part one of a special two-part episode, The Isabel's Director, Gordon E. Smith, explains the vision, history, development and significance of the Queen's University-run building as a public space, educational facility, cultural hub and world class performance hall.Chapters:0:22 Episode overview02:04 The Isabel: A primer04:42 The Isabel's inception06:57 Building The Isabel11:04 Project challenges and preserving the past16:15 Prioritizinig diversity in programming performances19:43 Complement don't compete: Collaborating with other cultural venues23:10 Residencies and recording at The Isabel27:05 Stewarding The Isabel as a place and a presence29:24 Historical significance of The Isabel's site32:04 Episode creditsEpisode Production CreditsGuests:Gordon E. Smith, The Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing ArtsHosts:Pete Sanfilippo [email protected] photo:Timothy Andrews [email protected] production:SoundWise Inc. https://kingstonlive.ca/resource/1191590/viewEpisode LinksThe Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts https://kingstonlive.ca/isabel-bader-centre-for-the-performing-artsQueen's University https://www.queensu.caQueen's University DAN School of Drama and Music https://sdm.queensu.caQueen's University Film and Media https://www.queensu.ca/filmandmedia/Tett Centre for Creativity & Learning https://kingstonlive.ca/resource/1196399/viewKingston concerts and music festivals https://kingstonlive.ca/ Sign up for Kingston music news, local concert and event listings and announcements delivered to your inbox monthly, weekly or even daily. Subscribe here…

In recent years, Kingston's reputation as a rock or blues town has eclipsed the city's legacy as a thriving hub of jazz music. Local music enthusiast and Kingston Jazz Society president George Broughton joins host Pete to talk about the past, present and future of jazz in Kingston, and how to keep it accessible for generations to come. Chapters:0:22 Episode overview1:48 Kingston's musical DNA: Jazz6:10 Discovering jazz music's difference – and magic11:29 Kingston jazz's wartime roots15:04 Nurturing future generations of jazz musicians19:00 Barriers to entry: Politics and public education24:08 All about the Kingston Jazz Society28:21 Where to experience live jazz in Kingston33:37 ZAMFIR: George's Zero Attitude Maximum Fun annual fest celebrates 30 years38:13 Curating connection: The ZAMFIR and Island Jazz festival experiences42:03 Capturing the live music and action44:50 Future plans for the Kingston Jazz Society48:39 Episode creditsEpisode Production CreditsGuests:George Broughton, Board President, Kingston Jazz SocietyHosts:Pete Sanfilippo [email protected] in this episode:Oscar Evans (song unknown)Audio production:SoundWise Inc. https://kingstonlive.ca/resource/1191590/viewEpisode LinksKingston Jazz Society https://kingstonlive.ca/kingstonjazzsocietyChantal Thompson https://kingstonlive.ca/chantal-thompsonOscar Evans https://kingstonlive.ca/oscarevansSylvain Gagnon https://sylvaingagnon6.wixsite.com/home/bioThe Joe Chithalen Memorial Musical Instrument Lending Library (Joe's M.I.L.L.) https://kingstonlive.ca/resource/1191596/view Musiikki Café & Whiskey Bar https://kingstonlive.ca/resource/1191600/viewR.C.H.A. Club Hotel Wolfe Island https://kingstonlive.ca/resource/1191623/viewSt. Mark's Lutheran Church https://kingstonlive.ca/resource/1192338/viewThe Spire https://kingstonlive.ca/resource/1191615/viewLittle Rambunctious https://littlerambunctious.bandcamp.comJamstone Productions https://kingstonlive.ca/resource/1192262/viewLes Royal Pickles https://lesroyalpickles.bandcamp.com/musicSavannah Shea https://kingstonlive.ca/savannah-sheaChina Cat Riders https://kingstonlive.ca/the_china_cat_riders_grateful_dead_tributeThe Belleville Jazz Society https://www.facebook.com/profile.php/?id=61573620077845The Musician's Performance Trust Fund https://musicpf.orgInner Harbour Jazz https://kingstonlive.ca/innerharbourjazzKingston concerts and music festivals https://kingstonlive.ca/ Sign up for Kingston music news, local concert and event listings and announcements delivered to your inbox monthly, weekly or even daily. Subscribe here…

Born in Dublin, singer-songwriter Frank Ryan developed his artistry between London, Toronto, New York and L.A. On this episode, Frank shares how Kingston won his heart, what makes it a truly unique live music destination, and why he believes the city deserves the distinction as Canada's premier music city.Chapters:0:21 Episode overview2:46 From Dublin to Kingston: Frank's journey6:48 The value of mentorship8:24 How rising costs push culture out of communities12:08 Why music thrives in Kingston15:54 Kingston's unique geographic opportunity17:36 The allure of Kingston's music scene21:43 Frank's musical inspiration24:39 Frank's "flip" from guitarist to vocalist29:32 From busking to breakthrough to back-to-basics33:58 Frank's surprising warm-up routine37:18 Song: Stone Me by Frank Ryan42:39 No compromises: Timing Frank's new album release48:53 Leaving L.A. for Kingston: A community of "real love and support"53:04 Excitement for the future of Kingston's music scene57:05 How Kingston's abundance of local music creates connection1:00:55 Live music as the magic element of community1:04:00 Kingston's evolving musical landscape1:07:20 Why we need a middle class of music1:10:06 Kingston's magical live music combination1:13:42 Episode creditsEpisode Production CreditsGuests:Frank Ryan https://kingstonlive.ca/frank-ryanHosts:Johnny San [email protected] in this episode:Stone Me by Frank RyanCover photo:Virginia Meeks https://kingstonlive.ca/resource/1191735/viewAudio production:SoundWise Inc. https://kingstonlive.ca/resource/1191590/viewEpisode LinksFrank Ryan https://kingstonlive.ca/frank-ryanSteve Jordan https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Jordan_(drummer)Roswell Rehearsals https://kingstonlive.ca/resource/1191624/viewThe Toucan https://kingstonlive.ca/resource/1191600/viewMusiikki Café & Whiskey Bar https://kingstonlive.ca/resource/1191600/viewKingston concerts and music festivals https://kingstonlive.ca/ Sign up for Kingston music news, local concert and event listings and announcements delivered to your inbox monthly, weekly or even daily. Subscribe here…

Tucked away just north of Kingston in the town of Westport is The Cove Inn, a hidden gem that's been quietly gaining a reputation as a legendary Canadian live music venue. Johnny and Rob visit with the historic hotel's manager and music curator, Seamus Cowan, to understand how this country-pub-turned-community-hub has become a pillar of eastern Ontario's music scene, and how Seamus crafts unique and unforgettable experiences that keep music lovers coming back for more.   Episode Production CreditsGuests:Seamus Cowan [email protected]:Rob Howard [email protected] San [email protected] Links:The Cove Inn https://kingstonlive.ca/thecoveinnMusicWestport https://kingstonlive.ca/resource/1266840/viewWestPorch Festival https://kingstonlive.ca/resource/1269740/viewKingston concerts and music festivals https://kingstonlive.ca/Audio production by Soundwise https://kingstonlive.ca/resource/1191590/view Sign up for Kingston music news, local concert and event listings and announcements delivered to your inbox monthly, weekly or even daily. Subscribe here…

Following his departure from the iconic indie band he co-founded, Lowest of the Low, Stephen Stanley has continued writing, recording, releasing and touring his own brand of music as The Stephen Stanley Band. He also keeps busy hosting a long-running weekly radio show; reuniting with Low bandmates for occasional shows and mini-tours; collaborating with emerging Kingston artists, and organizing annual tribute concerts to his late friend, music journalist Dave Bookman. On this episode, Stephen shares his excitement for his latest project: Stephen Stanley & NoElectric, an un-plugged musical collaboration between Stephen and several top Kingston area musicians.Chapters:0:22 Episode overview2:10 Looking back on Lowest of the Low7:34 A new project: Stephen Stanley & NoElectric13:04 Juggling multiple musical endeavours14:24 Stephen Stanley & NoElectric's upcoming mini-tour17:01 How unplugged aspirations sparked NoElectric19:07 "The legacy of my left ear."21:39 Tania Joy to join upcoming Kingston show23:44 Embodying the spirit of indie music25:04 Kingston's beloved Broom Factory venue26:49 Collaborating with Kingston's Piner30:59 Capturing a special show in Adolphustown34:05 Song: By Her Side (Live) by Stephen Stanley & NoElectric43:05 The magnetism of Kingston's music community47:34 Limitations and learning to say no51:00 Episode creditsEpisode Production CreditsGuests:Stephen Stanley https://kingstonlive.ca/stephenstanleyHosts:Rob Howard [email protected] photo:Virginia Meeks https://kingstonlive.ca/resource/1191735/viewEpisode Links:Stephen Stanley & NoElectric https://kingstonlive.ca/noelectricThe Stephen Stanley Band https://kingstonlive.ca/the-stephen-stanley-bandNorthern Wish on Hunters Bay Radio https://www.muskokaradio.com/northern-wish/Tania Joy http://taniajoy.comPiner https://kingstonlive.ca/pinerStephen Stanley & NoElectric at The Broom Factory, November 2025 https://kingstonlive.ca/show/843877/viewKingston concerts and music festivals https://kingstonlive.ca/Audio production by Soundwise https://kingstonlive.ca/resource/1191590/view Sign up for Kingston music news, local concert and event listings and announcements delivered to your inbox monthly, weekly or even daily. Subscribe here…

Anna, Dee and Jesse of Forty Seven Teeth reunite with host Riley to reminisce about Kingston's punk and indie music scene, and share a new song from their forthcoming album. Chapters:00:00:22 Episode overview00:01:40 Fast forward to 202500:03:25 A new album in the works00:05:33 Meeting your heroes… awkward!00:06:28 Exclusivity and rebelliousness as performance draws00:08:36 The all-ages matinee resurgence00:09:32 Ghosts of Kingston music venues past00:13:52 Are music compilations still key to punk?00:15:56 Earthy, woodsy, witches: New music video00:16:58 Song: Portland Flower by Forty Seven Teeth00:21:54 New album release details00:23:06 All the Feels: Amherst Island Radio show00:25:05 Episode creditsEpisode Production CreditsGuests:Anna RobertsonDee PrescottJesse AylesworthHosts:Riley Jabour [email protected] Links:Forty Seven Teeth https://kingstonlive.ca/forty-seven-teethAmherst Island Radio https://kingstonlive.ca/resource/1194157/viewKingston concerts and music festivals https://kingstonlive.ca/Audio production by Soundwise https://kingstonlive.ca/resource/1191590/view Sign up for Kingston music news, local concert and event listings and announcements delivered to your inbox monthly, weekly or even daily. Subscribe here…

Is the music industry a mental health hazard? This is one of the many questions explored in this episode, as Johnny and first-time co-host, Jermaine Marshall, explore the mental health and wellness challenges of writing, recording and performing music with local artists Ricky Brant—who writes, records and performs music as KaKaow (and hosts Musiikki Café's popular weekly open mic night)—and Rich Tyo of JukeBox County, who is also a professional psychotherapist. The conversation spans everything from substance abuse and addiction to grief and trauma, and covers topics ranging from self-care to professional help and even psychedelics treatment.Chapters:00:00:22 Episode overview00:01:38 Guest and host introductions00:03:15 Psychiatry vs. psychotherapy00:04:44 Is the music industry a mental health hazard?00:08:49 Music as an outlet for pain and trauma00:12:34 Balancing artist image and authentic identity00:15:42 Music as a mental health tool00:18:21 The vulnerable act of making and sharing music00:21:39 Reconciling religion and music00:23:57 Opening the musical medicine cabinet00:26:56 Processing feelings vs. catharsis00:30:37 How to approach professional mental health help00:33:55 Live music as therapeutic infrastructure00:40:06 No substitute for connection00:42:54 Carrying grief as an artist00:44:50 Ricky's rebound from rock bottom00:53:13 Psychedelic support00:55:46 Episode creditsEpisode Production CreditsGuests:Rich Tyo of JukeBox County https://kingstonlive.ca/jukebox-countyRicky Brant (KaKaow) https://kingstonlive.ca/kakaowHosts:Johnny San [email protected] Marshall https://kingstonlive.ca/jermainemarshallEpisode Links:Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington Addiction & Mental Health Services https://amhs-kfla.caAMHS-KFLA mental health crisis programs https://amhs-kfla.ca/programs-services/crisis/Outside the Box Education & Psychotherapy https://www.kingstonoutsidethebox.com/JukeBox County https://kingstonlive.ca/jukebox-countyKaKaow https://kingstonlive.ca/kakaowMusiikki Café https://kingstonlive.ca/musiikki-cafeKingston concerts and music festivals https://kingstonlive.ca/Audio production by Soundwise https://kingstonlive.ca/resource/1191590/view Sign up for Kingston music news, local concert and event listings and announcements delivered to your inbox monthly, weekly or even daily. Subscribe here…

Amherst Island Radio embodies the spirit of community radio. Broadcasting on 101.3 FM from their CJAI "world headquarters" on Amherst Island, and powered by a small army of passionate volunteers, they've forged a staunchly loyal listenership across the greater Kingston area. Station Manager, Eric Tremblay, reveals the stories and secrets that continue to fuel the station's success, including their recent expansion to mainland and new media hub, their commitment to live and local music, and their fundraising initiatives that have generated nearly $200,000.Chapters:00:00:23 Episode overview00:02:54 Community vs. commercial radio00:04:52 A brief history of Amherst Island Radio00:09:37 The unpredictability advantage00:11:28 The local news leader00:14:13 "Our identity IS the community."00:16:45 Supporting live and local music00:20:01 Recent growth and changes00:22:08 Fundraising, revenue generation and giving back00:26:06 Reinvesting in the radio station00:29:14 Tapping into volunteer passion00:32:10 Engaging the listening audience00:33:50 Vocal volunteer advocacy00:35:55 Setting sights on next milestones00:40:03 Misperceptions on getting involved00:42:15 An invitation to tune in00:44:24 Episode creditsEpisode Production CreditsGuests:Eric Tremblay, Station Manager [email protected]:Rob Howard [email protected] San [email protected] Links:Amherst Island Radio CJAI 101.3 FM https://kingstonlive.ca/resource/1194157/viewRadio Free Stella http://www.radiofreestella.com/Radio Queen's University CFRC 101.9 FM https://kingstonlive.ca/cfrcqueensradioKingston concerts and music festivals https://kingstonlive.ca/Audio production by Soundwise https://kingstonlive.ca/resource/1191590/view Sign up for Kingston music news, local concert and event listings and announcements delivered to your inbox monthly, weekly or even daily. Subscribe here…

Friday's Child is the musical offspring of songwriter and vocalist, Krista Van Slingerland, and multi-instrumentalist and recording engineer, Evan Massey. Ahead of their forthcoming debut album, Broken Home Vol. 1, they discuss how their musical partnership survived their marriage, the power of community, and how making music together has helped them face individual mental health challenges.Chapters:00:00:00 Episode overview00:02:13 The Lost Congregation00:04:14 Coming together and breaking up00:05:50 Enduring divorce00:08:10 Healing through music00:10:20 Redesigning, rebuilding00:13:41 Balancing professional and musical pursuits00:17:35 Rallying community around a record00:21:28 Tears for Tiny Horse00:24:13 "…the beauty of our partnership."00:29:37 Dark places and the sanctuary of songwriting00:31:51 Song: Carry Me Home by Friday's Child & The Lost Congregation00:37:36 Krista and Evan's musical equation00:42:04 Life puts Evan's passion project on hold00:48:20 Inviting others into Friday's Child00:49:57 Ignoring the critics00:51:09 Upcoming live performances00:55:23 Episode creditsEpisode Production CreditsGuests:Krista Van Slingerland https://kingstonlive.ca/kristavanslingerlandEvan Massey https://kingstonlive.ca/evanmasseyHosts:Rob Howard [email protected]:Carry Me Home by Friday's Child & The Lost CongregationEpisode LinksFriday's Child & The Lost Congregation https://kingstonlive.ca/fridays-child-and-the-lost-congregationFriday's Child http://kingstonlive.ca/fridayschildNew Moon Radio https://kingstonlive.ca/newmoonradioFine Country Music https://kingstonlive.ca/finecountrymusicKingston concerts and music festivals https://kingstonlive.ca/Audio production by Soundwise https://kingstonlive.ca/resource/1191590/view Sign up for Kingston music news, local concert and event listings and announcements delivered to your inbox monthly, weekly or even daily. Subscribe here…

Mark Deen of The Winter in Canada drops by the studio for a spirited discussion spanning the band's origins and interesting secrets behind the recording of their new album (out July 1, 2025), to making music in the age of AI and the essential ingredients of Kingston's thriving music scene.Chapters:00:00:00 Episode overview00:01:32 Introductions00:02:09 Landing the band name00:04:55 The allure of the Kingston music community00:07:01 Band origins00:09:55 Collaborating on the new album00:14:12 Mark's songwriting approach00:17:55 Capitalist realism as creative inspiration00:20:36 Making music in the age of AI00:23:36 Technology's influence on music format00:26:56 Song: Wolves by The Winter in Canada00:29:49 First generation Canadian-inspired songwriting00:33:21 Shared experiences and false separations00:35:45 Elements of Kingston's thriving music scene00:38:24 Kingston music's authenticity engine00:41:51 New album release plans revealed00:45:18 Episode creditsEpisode Production CreditsGuests:Mark DeenHosts:Peter Sanfilippo [email protected]:Wolves by The Winter in CanadaEpisode Links:The Winter in Canada https://kingstonlive.ca/the-winter-in-canadaJoe's M.I.L.L. https://kingstonlive.ca/resource/1191596/viewHomeGrown Live Music Festival https://kingstonlive.ca/resource/1191769/viewYGK Craft Beer Fest https://kingstonlive.ca/show/737713/viewKingston concerts and music festivals https://kingstonlive.ca/Audio production by Soundwise https://kingstonlive.ca/resource/1191590/view Sign up for Kingston music news, local concert and event listings and announcements delivered to your inbox monthly, weekly or even daily. Subscribe here…

In a deeply personal interview, Almonte, Ontario singer-songwriter Jordan Holman shares the inspiring story of the personal transformation that's motivating his musical project, Kentucky. He also shares his love for the Kingston music community that's embraced him, music from his forthcoming full-length LP, Second Chance Music, and details about a very unique local album release concert. Chapters:00:00:00 Episode overview00:01:57 What or who is Kentucky?00:04:13 About Almonte, Ontario00:05:53 How Jordan discovered music00:08:01 The sound of Kentucky00:10:00 Switching to a solo act00:11:17 Deciding not to die: Kentucky is born00:16:36 A transformative experience00:19:13 Kentucky's new album, Second Chance00:20:58 Kentucky comes alive00:22:16 Song: Same Street, Different Towns by Kentucky00:28:15 Why Kentucky loves Kingston00:29:55 Jordan's musical past00:35:40 The artistic process of Kentucky00:38:13 Serendipity leads to a new studio00:40:28 Album release plans00:46:42 Episode creditsEpisode Production CreditsGuests:Jordan Holman https://kingstonlive.ca/jordanholmanHosts:Rob Howard [email protected] Links:Kentucky https://kingstonlive.ca/kentuckySecond Chance Music album release party at The Cove Inn https://kingstonlive.ca/show/736129/viewGraven https://kingstonlive.ca/gravenKingston concerts and music festivals https://kingstonlive.ca/Audio production by Soundwise https://kingstonlive.ca/resource/1191590/view Sign up for Kingston music news, local concert and event listings and announcements delivered to your inbox monthly, weekly or even daily. Subscribe here…

Over the past decade, Kingston's Kasador has been through a number of iterations, all while relentlessly touring and performing local shows, writing, recording and releasing new music and videos. In this episode, founding members Cameron Wyatt and Boris Baker reflect on the band's coalescence and chemistry, and share new music from one of two forthcoming self-produced EPs, due out this spring.Chapters:00:00:20 Episode overview00:01:50 New album, new sound00:04:05 Making music in the "soundbite era"00:09:38 Keeping things fresh00:11:55 Measuring success00:12:56 New recruit: Guitarist Thomas Draper00:16:30 Music release strategy00:20:18 What you don't know about Kasador00:22:19 Kingston Canadian Film Festival award for Favourite Music Video00:27:02 A live-off-the-floor band00:29:33 Feminine influence00:31:18 Kasador on the road00:33:44 Looking ahead00:35:36 Song: Butterflies by Kasador00:40:29 Making music with "a confidence and a calm"00:43:29 The legend of the leopard thong00:48:06 Boris' mosh pit mishap in Muskoka00:50:46 Episode creditsEpisode Production CreditsEpisode sponsored by:Grand OnStage https://kingstonlive.ca/show/708778/viewGuests:Cameron WyattBoris BakerHosts:Riley Jabour [email protected] Links:Kasador https://kingstonlive.ca/artist/855181/viewKingston concerts and music festivals https://kingstonlive.ca/Audio production by Soundwise https://kingstonlive.ca/resource/1191590/view Sign up for Kingston music news, local concert and event listings and announcements delivered to your inbox monthly, weekly or even daily. Subscribe here…

On this episode, we celebrate the amazing women who continue to carry Kingston's music scene forward. Host Ange Stever is joined by three generations of accomplished musicians, Miss Emily, Julia Finnegan and Kyra Daniel, who share the experiences and influences that continue to inspire them to write, record, perform and build not just musical repertoires, but musical careers in Kingston and abroad. All three will be taking part in the International Women's Day Showcase concert and talk in Kingston on March 7. Chapters:00:00:20 Episode overview00:01:31 Guest and host introductions00:02:06 Early musical inspiration and experiences00:07:55 Women influencing and supporting women in music00:14:31 Kyra's experience in Mini Pop Kids00:18:32 Life on the road and aging in the music industry00:21:49 Julia rekindles her music interest through collaboration00:25:18 Vulnerability and risk in music and live performance00:30:18 Current musical projects00:35:23 A recent reality check00:40:05 Details on the International Women's Day Showcase in Kingston00:42:02 How Kingston has created opportunity for women musicians00:50:34 Episode creditsEpisode Production CreditsEpisode sponsored by: Grand OnStage https://kingstonlive.ca/show/708778/viewGuests:Emily FennellJulia FinneganKyra DanielHosts:Angela SteverCover photo: Virgina Meeks https://kingstonlive.ca/resource/1191735/viewEpisode LinksMiss Emily https://kingstonlive.ca/artist/855232/viewJulia Finnegan https://kingstonlive.ca/julia-finneganKyra Daniel https://kingstonlive.ca/kyra-danielKingston International Women's Day Showcase https://kingstonlive.ca/show/730462/viewMini Pop Kids https://minipopkids.comKingston Music Office https://kingstonlive.ca/kingstonmusicofficeKingston concerts and music festivals https://kingstonlive.ca/Audio production by Soundwise https://kingstonlive.ca/resource/1191590/view Sign up for Kingston music news, local concert and event listings and announcements delivered to your inbox monthly, weekly or even daily. Subscribe here…

Originally formed in 2017 as Hot Knives, exciting Kingston emo-punk act with the somewhat difficult-to-decipher moniker, Monach (pronounced maw-nuck), have emerged from the studio—with a new lineup and new single—ahead of their self-produced sophomore album due out May 23, 2025. On this episode, Andrew (guitar, vocals) and Curtis (drums) discuss their enduring friendships with bandmates, the band's growth and evolution, and share their brand new single, Thank You Chef. Episode creditsGuests:Andrew PitreCurtis NicholsonMusic in this episode:Thank You Chef by MonachHosts:Riley Jabour [email protected] Meeks [email protected]:Monach https://kingstonlive.ca/artist/855232/viewOfficial video: Thank You Chef by Monach https://kingstonlive.ca/vid/15199736/viewKingston concerts and music festivals https://kingstonlive.ca/Audio production by Soundwise https://kingstonlive.ca/resource/1191590/viewSign up for Kingston music news, local concert and event listings and announcements delivered to your inbox monthly, weekly or even daily. Subscribe here…

On this episode, Kingston singer-songwriter and stand-up comic, Logan Brown, shares his perspective our city's live comedy scene, and discusses his journey from performing musician to comedian. He also shares a track from his debut album, Black Man, White Privilege, as well as advice for aspiring comics, and where to catch stand-up performances in Kingston. Episode CreditsGuests:Logan Brown https://kingstonlive.ca/loganbrownHosts:Riley Jabour [email protected] San [email protected]:Grand OnStage: https://kingstonlive.ca/resource/1191525/viewMusic in this episode:Secret Burger by Logan BrownLinks:Logan Brown https://kingstonlive.ca/loganbrown(Time to Laugh Comedy at) Nawabz https://kingstonlive.ca/resource/1272803/viewKingston live music and comedy listings https://kingstonlive.ca/Audio production by Soundwise https://kingstonlive.ca/resource/1191590/viewSign up for Kingston music news, local concert and event listings and announcements delivered to your inbox monthly, weekly or even daily. Subscribe here…

Kingston singer-songwriter, Jay Smith, built his career as a working musician regularly playing local venues, festivals, weddings, parties, and whatever other opportunities his efforts earned him. It's no surprise that "Smitty" also earned his reputation as one of Kingston's most beloved, respected and in-demand musical performers, whose recorded releases put him on a trajectory most songwriters would aspire to. Following the COVID-19 lockdowns that saw the shut-down of many Canadian live music venues, Jay Smith—with the clarity of over a decade of sobriety—chose to pursue his dream of opening his own music venue. On this episode, we explore how Smith's venue, The Buckle, has materialized his vision for a Nashville-inspired music venue in Kingston, and how it's transcended a reputation as a "country bar" to become a hub for both emerging local and touring musicians looking to catch their break.Episode creditsGuests:Jay Smith https://kingstonlive.ca/jay-smithHosts:Rob Howard [email protected] Stever [email protected]:Grand OnStage https://kingstonlive.ca/resource/1191525/viewMusic in this episode:Butterflies by Jay SmithLinks:Jay Smith https://kingstonlive.ca/jay-smithThe Buckle https://kingstonlive.ca/resource/1191669/viewTrailer Swift https://kingstonlive.ca/trailerswiftbandAbby Stewart https://kingstonlive.ca/abby-stewart Alexa Goldie https://kingstonlive.ca/alexa-goldieCourtney Kane https://kingstonlive.ca/courtneykaneLucas Oak https://kingstonlive.ca/official_lukas_oakBedouin Soundclash https://kingstonlive.ca/artist/17835/viewMiss Emily https://kingstonlive.ca/miss-emilyCory Marks http://www.corymarks.comThe Brass Pub https://kingstonlive.ca/the-brass-pubThe Royal Tavern 2.0 https://kingstonlive.ca/resource/1191657/viewKingston concerts and music festivals https://kingstonlive.ca/Audio production by Soundwise https://kingstonlive.ca/resource/1191590/viewSign up for Kingston music news, local concert and event listings and announcements delivered to your inbox monthly, weekly or even daily. Subscribe here…

It's been five years and a global pandemic since Kingston's Emilie Steele & The Deal released their self-titled EP. Through it all, the indie-rock-alt-country act has grown their following, their band and their repertoire. On this episode, Riley and Johnny talk to Emilie Steele and drummer Jon Irwin about their journey since 2019 and the making of the band's debut full-length album, Cut the Deck, due out November 15, 2024, and where Emilie Steele & The Deal go from here.Guests:Emilie Steele https://kingstonlive.ca/emiliesteeleJon Irwin https://kingstonlive.ca/artist/855458/viewHosts:Riley Jabour [email protected] San [email protected]:Emilie Steele & The Deal https://kingstonlive.ca/emilie-steele-the-dealStill Alive in Kingston https://kingstonlive.ca/jay-middaugh-still-alive-in-kingston-film-movie-fundraisingSlaight Music Video Program https://kingcanfilmfest.com/slaight-music-video-program/No.9 Gardens https://kingstonlive.ca/resource/1191543/viewRoswell Rehearsals https://kingstonlive.ca/resource/1191624/viewDennis Bouwman & The Wild Roses https://kingstonlive.ca/artist/855558/viewKingston concerts and music festivals https://kingstonlive.ca/Audio production by Soundwise https://kingstonlive.ca/resource/1191590/viewSign up for Kingston music news, local concert and event listings and announcements delivered to your inbox monthly, weekly or even daily. Subscribe here…

Whether you're a casual or career musician, or a live or recorded music consumer, you'll find this episode enlightening. Music is an industry, and being a professional musician is a trade. And, whether writing, recording or performing, musicians have rights and needs, just like other workers. Often navigating the industry on their own, many musicians experience mistreatment, poor pay and exploitation.  On this episode, we're joined by Liana White of the Canadian Federation of Musicians, and Kingston musician Aruna Handa, a member of Local 518 of the Union of Professional Musicians. Together, they dispel union misperceptions; illustrate how membership keeps music fun, safe and rewarding for musicians; and answer questions, like what kind of musicians should join a union (and when)? They also detail how the Canadian Federation of Musicians and its American counterpart work together to help member musicians become better businesspeople, and help them travel across international borders for work.Host:Rob Howard [email protected]:Liana White, Canadian Federation of MusiciansAruna Handa, Union Of Professional Musicians AFM Local 518Links:Canadian Federation of Musicians https://cfmusicians.afm.orgAmerican Federation of Musicians https://www.afm.orgUnion Of Professional Musicians AFM Local 518 https://upmlocal518.orgAruna & The Sirens https://kingstonlive.ca/arunathesirensSOCAN http://socan.comRecording Industry Association of America https://www.riaa.comAmerican Association of Independent Musicians (A2IM) https://a2im.orgCanadian Independent Musicians Association (CIMA) Canadian Independent Musicians Alliance http://cimamusic.caFolk Alliance International https://www.folk.orgFolk Music Canada https://www.folkmusiccanada.orgKingston concerts and music festivals https://kingstonlive.ca/Audio production by Soundwise https://kingstonlive.ca/resource/1191590/viewSign up for Kingston music news, local concert and event listings and announcements delivered to your inbox monthly, weekly or even daily. Subscribe here…

Known for their frenetic and rousing live performances, it's been six years since Kingston garage punks The Meringues' last full-length album. With their sophomore LP, Pavlova's Dog, set for release on September 16, 2024, founding members Ted and Amanda discuss the inspiration for their lasting creative partnership; their DIY approach to promotion and publicity; the making of the new album, and share the first single, Royalty.Music in this episode:Royalty by The MeringuesGuests:Ted EvansAmanda PantsHosts:Riley Jabour [email protected] Meeks [email protected] credit:Kaufmann PhotographyLinks:The Meringues https://kingstonlive.ca/the-meringuesKaufmann Photography https://kingstonlive.ca/resource/1270596/viewLiam Mills Creations https://liammillscreations.comThe Spire https://kingstonlive.ca/resource/1191615/viewAKAFLK Productions (Josh Lyon) http://joshlyon.ca Kingston concerts and music festivals https://kingstonlive.ca/Audio production by Soundwise https://kingstonlive.ca/resource/1191590/viewSign up for Kingston music news, local concert and event listings and announcements delivered to your inbox monthly, weekly or even daily. Subscribe here…

Fresh from their Rockin' the Square performance supporting the JUNO Award-winning Crash Test Dummies, hosts Johnny and Riley sit down with Claya Way Brackenbury and Michael Broadhead of Kingston alt-folk act, Piner. The conversation traverses the accomplishments of the band both locally and abroad; their 2023 LP, A Netherworld and related social causes; the similarities and differences between the music communities in Ontario and Nova Scotia; as well as the work of Local 518 of the Union of Professional Musicians and the Kingston Jazz Society.Hosts:Johnny San [email protected] Jabour [email protected] credit:Virginia Meeks https://kingstonlive.ca/resource/1191735/viewLinks:Piner https://kingstonlive.ca/pinerMichael Broadhead https://kingstonlive.ca/michaelbroadheadUnion of Professional Musicians, Local 518 https://kingstonlive.ca/resource/1225161/viewKingston Jazz Society https://kingstonlive.ca/resource/1193457/viewKingston concerts and music festivals https://kingstonlive.ca/Audio production by Soundwise https://kingstonlive.ca/resource/1191590/viewSign up for Kingston music news, local concert and event listings and announcements delivered to your inbox monthly, weekly or even daily. Subscribe here…

On this episode, hosts Johnny and Riley examine Kingston's music scene through the lens of local hip-hop artists 92Rare (Justin Lamoreaux of Thunder Bolt Labs) and Dupel (Jean Jacques Dupel). Their conversation explores the opportunities and adversities faced by Kingston hip-hop artists, including thoughts on how City officials, promoters and festival organizers can help break barriers, stigmas and paradigms to expand hip-hop's representation in Kingston's live music offering. Plus, hear the brand new single by Dupel.Hosts:Johnny San [email protected] Jabour [email protected] in this episode:Geeked by DupelPhoto credit: Nathan AmeyLinks:Thunder Bolt Labs https://kingstonlive.ca/resource/1268469/view92Rare https://kingstonlive.ca/justinlamoureuxDupel https://kingstonlive.ca/dupelKingston concerts and music festivals https://kingstonlive.ca/Audio production by Soundwise https://kingstonlive.ca/resource/1191590/viewSign up for Kingston music news, local concert and event listings and announcements delivered to your inbox monthly, weekly or even daily. Subscribe here…

June is the start of Pride Season in Canada, and fittingly, this episode explores the vision—and visionaries—behind Kingston's non-auditioned, mixed-voice, 2SLGBTQ+ and allied choir, Spectrum Voices. Hosts Johnny and Ange are joined by choir director Ren Challacombe, and Filipino-Canadian, multi-instrumental singer-songwrtier and choir member, Ari Bautista, who also writes, records and performs under the name ATIARI. Together, they tackle topics ranging from diversity and inclusivity to the accessibility of Kingston's live music venues.Episode sponsors:Grand OnStage https://kingstonlive.ca/show/708609/viewHosts:Johnny San [email protected] Stever [email protected] Music in this episode:A Garden for Eden by ATIARILinks:Spectrum Voices https://kingstonlive.ca/spectrumvoicesATIARI https://kingstonlive.ca/artist/855650/view/Pride Season https://www.canada.ca/en/women-gender-equality/pride-season.htmlKingston concerts and music festivals https://kingstonlive.ca/Audio production by Soundwise https://kingstonlive.ca/resource/1191590/viewSign up for Kingston music news, local concert and event listings and announcements delivered to your inbox monthly, weekly or even daily. Subscribe here…

It's been four years since Kingston's Rae Corcoran and Ciara Roberts proclaimed their musical act, Tiny Horse, on the Kingston Live podcast (episode 22). In this episode, the pair return to reflect on the band's growth and early success, its uniqueness and appeal, and what it's like being a queer band seemingly beloved by a mostly straight fan base. They also share music and stories from their forthcoming full-length debut, First Rodeo, produced by Brett Emmons of The Glorious Sons and due out June 14, 2024, as well as a very exciting album release party announcement.Hosts:Johnny San [email protected] Jabour [email protected] Music in this episode:Kiss Me by Tiny Horse from the album First RodeoLinks:Tiny Horse https://kingstonlive.ca/tiny-horseFirst Rodeo album release party https://kingstonlive.ca/show/673095/viewEp. 22 of Kingston Live podcast feat. Tiny Horse https://kingstonlive.ca/vid/15117349/viewKingston concerts and music festivals https://kingstonlive.ca/Audio production by Soundwise https://kingstonlive.ca/resource/1191590/viewSign up for Kingston music news, local concert and event listings and announcements delivered to your inbox monthly, weekly or even daily. Subscribe here…

Five years in the making, the RKY Camp Summer Album aims to help more kids experience the transformative "magic" of the annual youth retreats on Eagle Lake, north of Kingston. On this episode, host Rob Howard is joined by alt-folk singer-songwriter Savannah Shea, and recording engineer and producer Aaron Holmberg, who share their RKY Camp memories and discuss the making of the benefit album—which features 18 songs contributed by 66 Kingston-based musicians—to be released on April 12, 2024. Plus, hear the exclusive premiere of All The Diamonds by Savannah Shea, from the forthcoming RKY Camp Summer Album. Host:Rob Howard [email protected]:Savannah SheaAaron HolmbergMusic in this episode:All The Diamonds by Savannah SheaLinks:RKY Camp https://www.rkycamp.org/RKY Camp Summer Album release concert https://kingstonlive.ca/show/655083/viewSavannah Shea https://kingstonlive.ca/savannah-sheaFull Frequency Productions https://kingstonlive.ca/resource/1191609/viewThe Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts https://kingstonlive.ca/resource/1191591/viewKingston concerts and music festivals https://kingstonlive.ca/Audio production by Soundwise https://kingstonlive.ca/resource/1191590/viewSign up for Kingston music news, local concert and event listings and announcements delivered to your inbox monthly, weekly or even daily. Subscribe here…

In anticipation of the release of their new full-length album, Strangers I Used to Love (April 12, independent), hosts Johnny and Riley engage Kingston's Jonas Lewis-Anthony and Nick Lennox of The Wilderness in a spirited and emotive discourse that veers from experiences overseas to our city's local music strategy, and from Frank Turner to Taylor Swift. And, of course, about the making of the band's forthcoming album, from which Nick and Jonas share the first single and title track. The result is a roller-coaster ride through impassioned rants and unabashed opinions, to lighthearted hilarity and brutal honesty.Hosts:Johnny San [email protected] Jabour [email protected] in this episode:Strangers I Used to Love by The WildernessLinks:The Wilderness https://kingstonlive.ca/the-wildernessSupport The Wilderness on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/thewildernessFind live music events in Kingston http://kingstonlive.ca/Audio production by Soundwise http://soundwise.audio Sign up for Kingston music news, local concert and event listings and announcements delivered to your inbox monthly, weekly or even daily. Subscribe here…

In recent years, Kingston drag shows and performers have enjoyed renewed popularity. While many may be new to drag, hosts Johnny and Ange discover the art form has a deeper and richer history in Kingston than one might think. In this episode, Kingston's preeminent drag entertainers and hosts of the What's the Maple Tea?! podcast, Tyffanie Morgan and Rowena Whey, drive the discussion from drag's past to present, and from gender expression to art form and entertainment. Along the way, they cover drag lexicon, dispel drag misperceptions, and even detail the drag show experience and etiquette. Hosts:Angela Stever [email protected] San [email protected]:What's the Maple Tea?! podcast https://themapletea.caTyffanie Morgan https://tyffanie.comRowena Whey http://rowenawhey.comFind drag shows in Canada http://dragshow.caFind drag shows and live music events in Kingston http://kingstonlive.ca/Audio production by Soundwise http://soundwise.audioSign up for Kingston music news, local concert and event listings and announcements delivered to your inbox monthly, weekly or even daily. Subscribe here…

The vitality of Kingston's music economy is owed, in part, to the city's numerous live music venues. A stand-out among them is The Spire: a multi-purpose event venue operating in the nearly 200-year-old, heritage-designated Sydenham Street United Church in downtown Kingston. In this episode, hosts Ange and Johnny tour this sacred structure with The Spire's General Manager, Sam MacLeod, to understand the site's history as a circus grounds and religious sanctuary through to its transformation into an inclusive and vibrant arts and community hub, and innovative, 750-seat live music venue featuring some of the richest and most unique acoustics in Kingston.Music in this episode:Losing You by Stucco (recorded live at The Spire for the KPP at 20 compilation, released 2021)Hosts:Ange SteverJohnny SanLinks:The Spire https://kingstonlive.ca/resource/1191615/viewSydenham Street United Church http://sydenhamstreet.ca/ssuc1/Lionhearts' The Embassy Live Music Café https://www.lionhearts.ca/the-embassyCanada’s LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce Rainbow Registered program https://rainbowregistered.ca/Kingston live music and festival listings https://kingstonlive.ca/Soundwise http://soundwise.audioSign up for Kingston music news, local concert and event listings and announcements delivered to your inbox monthly, weekly or even daily. Subscribe here…

For more than a decade, The Celtic Kitchen Party has been raising pints and Kingstonian's spirits with their boisterous blend of Celtic-infused contemporary and traditional music. On this episode, Pete and Riley sit down with Andrew Vanhorn of the band to talk about their love for the holidays and the making of their new album, One Celtic Christmas.HostsPete Sanfilippo [email protected] Jabour [email protected] in this episodeHuron Carol by The Celtic Kitchen Party LinksThe Celtic Kitchen Party official website https://celtickitchenparty.com/The Celtic Kitchen Party on Apple Music https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/1375871124The Celtic Kitchen Party on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/6V8QBEJaxNotBmr6CnPpsTKingston live music and festival listings https://kingstonlive.ca/Soundwise http://soundwise.audioYour suggestions, ideas and criticisms are important and encouraged. Please let us know what you think by commenting here, or by email at [email protected] up for Kingston music news, local concert and event listings and announcements delivered to your inbox monthly, weekly or even daily. Subscribe here…

From broadcast host at "The Nation's Music Station" to local TV anchor and music fan, Bill Welychka's storied career has not only brought him to many places, but also face-to-face with some of the world's most celebrated music acts. On this episode, hosts Ange Stever and Johnny San chat with Bill about his new autobiography, A Happy Has-Been, and how his life experiences have shaped his modest attitude, and his love for Kingston and its music scene.Hosts:Johnny San [email protected] Stever [email protected]:Bill Welychka https://www.billwelychka.caFilm: Live in Kingston https://www.liveinkingston.comKingston live music and festival listings https://kingstonlive.ca/Audio production by Soundwise http://soundwise.audioYour suggestions, ideas and criticisms are important and encouraged. Please let us know what you think by commenting here, or by email at [email protected] Sign up for Kingston music news, local concert and event listings and announcements delivered to your inbox monthly, weekly or even daily. Subscribe here…

Following a year-and-a-half process of writing and recording, Kingston's Oakridge Ave. finally released their new full-length album, Wind Up/Let Go, on September 15, 2023. Produced by the JUNO Award-winning Hawksley Workman, the new record was both a triumph and something transformative for everyone involved. Our hope for episode 59 (the previous episode) was to simultaneously interview  Oakridge Ave. and Wind Up/Let Go producer Hawksley Workman about their collaboration. While the timing didn't work out for that interview, host Rob Howard was able to connect with Hawksley Workman ahead of the conversation with the band that followed. The discussion—presented here in this bonus episode—was spirited and enlightening, and fans of either Oakridge Ave. and Hawksley Workman will undoubtedly find it very interesting.Hosts:Rob Howard [email protected]:Hawksley Workman https://hawksleyworkman.comOakridge Ave. https://kingstonlive.ca/oakridge-aveKingston live music and festival listings https://kingstonlive.ca/Subscribe for live music listings by email https://kingstonlive.ca/subscribe Audio production by Soundwise http://soundwise.audioSign up for Kingston music news, local concert and event listings and announcements delivered to your inbox monthly, weekly or even daily. Subscribe here…

While the COVID-19 pandemic saw the hiatus (or demise) of many music acts, some, like Oakridge Ave., channeled their time and energy into new projects. The Kingston four-piece turned to JUNO Award-winning singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Hawksley Workman, who led the band on a year-and-a-half transformational journey. On this episode, Johnny and Rob meet with Sean and Harrison of Oakridge Ave. to discuss the outcomes of their intensive creative collaboration: a new pop-forward sound; a new ten-song album, Wind Up/Let Go; a new confidence and belief as a "no plan B" band who's gone all-in on their quest to become Kingston's next breakout act.Hosts:Johnny San [email protected] Howard [email protected] featured in this episode:Late Breakfast for Crows by Oakridge Ave.Links:Hawksley Workman https://hawksleyworkman.comOakridge Ave. https://kingstonlive.ca/oakridge-aveKingston live music and festival listings https://kingstonlive.ca/Audio production by Soundwise http://soundwise.audioCover photo by Virginia Meeks https://kingstonlive.ca/resource/1191735/viewSign up for Kingston music news, local concert and event listings and announcements delivered to your inbox monthly, weekly or even daily. Subscribe here…

The challenges facing younger musicians are considerable. On this episode, Rob meets with local bandmates Ryleigh Stringer and Nathan Graham to learn how their student-led Musician's Guild has been creating new opportunities and buzz for youth acts in Kingston.Host:Rob Howard [email protected] featured in this episode:Man on the Moon (Live) by Sons of RickLinks:St. Lawrence College http://stlawrencecollege.caSt. Lawrence College Student Association https://saslc.caSt. Lawrence College Student Association Clubs https://saslc.ca/clubsSt. Larry's Pub https://kingstonlive.ca/resource/1191662/viewSLC Musician's Guild on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/musiciansguild.slc/Sons of Rick https://kingstonlive.ca/sons-of-rickKingston live music and festival listings https://kingstonlive.ca/Soundwise http://soundwise.audioSign up for Kingston music news, local concert and event listings and announcements delivered to your inbox monthly, weekly or even daily. Subscribe here…

Conceived and organized by a committee of youth, the Cloud 9 Electronic Music & Eco-Art Festival is “immersive and multi-sensory celebration” of EDM and sustainability. Ahead of the festival's second edition, set to take place September 8 to 10, 2023 at No.9 Gardens, host Rob Howard meets with committee members Reily Morrison and Rupert Davies to learn how they've expanded and enhanced the Cloud 9 experience for 2023.Music featured in this episode:Trust by Forrest & Sterling GroveHost:Rob Howard [email protected]:Kingston music and concert listings: https://kingstonlive.ca/Cloud 9 Electronic Music & Eco-Art Festival https://kingstonlive.ca/resource/1193066/viewNo.9 Gardens http://no9.caSoundwise https://soundwise.audioSign up for Kingston music news, local concert and event listings and announcements delivered to your inbox monthly, weekly or even daily. Subscribe here…

Despite the global popularity of hip-hop culture, Kingston's many hip-hop artists remain overlooked and, arguably, under-appreciated. For over a decade, Keaton Ryan has been working to elevate Kingston's hip-hop talent both here at home and abroad. Following the release of his new full-length album, If Strangers Think I'm Cool, Keaton sits with hosts Riley and Pete to discuss the challenges facing Kingston's hip-hop scene, and how to unlock its potential for the benefit of everyone.Music featured in this episode:Time Flies by Keaton https://kingstonlive.ca/album/364/viewHosts:Riley Jabour [email protected] Sanfilippo [email protected]:Keaton https://kingstonlive.ca/artist/855224/viewOvertime Sports Bar https://kingstonlive.ca/resource/1191633/viewSoundwise https://soundwise.audioSign up for Kingston music news, local concert and event listings and announcements delivered to your inbox monthly, weekly or even daily. Subscribe here…

What started as a summer weekend in the wilderness north of Kingston, Ontario, between friends,  has become a unique cultural and musical microcosm active year-round. In early August 2023, the annual Blue Skies Music Festival will celebrate its fiftieth anniversary, which is significant for a festival—or “a community of communities”—that is completely non-commercial, self-organized and volunteer-run. Host Johnny San sits down with festival co-founder Oskar Graf, organizer Kate Thomas and former Artistic Director,  Dale Driver, to try and understand the formula for the festival's enduring magic, its lasting impact, and its multigenerational legacy.Links:Blue Skies Music Festival: https://blueskiesmusicfestival.caBlue Skies in the Community: http://blueskies-in-the-community.ca/wordpress/home/Blue Skies mailing list: [email protected] live music and festival listings: https://www.kingstonlive.ca/Production by Soundwise: http://soundwise.audioSign up for Kingston music news, local concert and event listings and announcements delivered to your inbox monthly, weekly or even daily. Subscribe here…

Hosts Riley and Pete meet up with Nate and Danny of Master Nate & The Reprobates for a chat that traverses topics ranging from Kingston's ever-evolving punk scene and the band's love of ska music, to their adventures in Australia and Costa Rica, and their latest project, The Diem Series, an epic 8-album undertaking, recorded in part at The Tragically Hip's The Bathouse Studio.Music featured in this episode:Another Man's Life by Master Nate & The ReprobatesHosts:Riley Jabour [email protected] Sanfilippo [email protected]:Master Nate & The Reprobates https://www.kingstonlive.ca/listing/master-nate-the-reprobates-mnr-2/KPP Concerts https://www.kingstonlive.ca/listing/kpp-concerts/The Bathouse Studio https://www.kingstonlive.ca/listing/the-bathouse-studio/Soundwise https://soundwise.audioSign up for Kingston music news, local concert and event listings and announcements delivered to your inbox monthly, weekly or even daily. Subscribe here…

Just below the surface of Kingston's music scene lies a deep bedrock of musicians who make and perform a diversity of musical styles, from jazz and blues to hip hop and funk. On this episode, hosts Pete and Riley are joined by Jordan Bulhoes and Helena Hannibal of local funk collective Nice On to discuss the band's sizeable and talented lineup, and their debut album, set to release on April 1, 2023 with a show at Musiikki Café.Hosts:Pete Sanfilippo [email protected] Jabour [email protected] featured in this episode:What the Funk? by Nice OnLinks:Nice On: https://www.kingstonlive.ca/listing/nice-on-band/Nice On album release show: https://www.kingstonlive.ca/listing/nice-on-musiikki-april-1-2023/Soundwise: https://soundwise.audioKingston Live music listings, news and more http://kingstonlive.caYour suggestions, ideas and criticisms are important and encouraged. Please let us know what you think by commenting here, or by email at [email protected] Sign up for Kingston music news, local concert and event listings and announcements delivered to your inbox monthly, weekly or even daily. Subscribe here…

In June of 2022, a handful of Kingston recording artists were paired with local filmmakers to create videos for their songs. In this episode, host Johnny San talks to three of those filmmakers—Céline Klein of Jamstone Productions, Brent Nurse of bNice Films, and Jay Middaugh of Happy Kid Productions—about each of their video productions ahead of their premiere screenings during the Slaight Music Video Showcase at the Kingston Canadian Film Festival on March 4, 2023.Host:Johnny San [email protected] featured in this episode:20:25 - Let's Get It by KaKaow23:00 - Old Conversations by LuellaLinks:Slaight Music Video Showcase: https://kingcanfilmfest.com/2023/slaightmusicvideoshowcase/Kingston Canadian Film Festival: https://kingcanfilmfest.com/ Jamstone Productions: https://www.jamstoneproductions.combNice Films: http://bnice.caHappy Kid Productions: http://www.happykidproductions.comTyton Sound: http://tytonsound.comKingston Live music listings, news and more http://kingstonlive.caYour suggestions, ideas and criticisms are important and encouraged. Please let us know what you think by commenting here, or by email at [email protected] Sign up for Kingston music news, local concert and event listings and announcements delivered to your inbox monthly, weekly or even daily. Subscribe here…

The City of Kingston is currently developing a music strategy that will identify opportunities to unlock the cultural and economic potential of music in Kingston, and map out a prosperous future for Kingston's music economy. Kingston Live co-founder and host, Rob Howard, talks with Kristian Roberts, Co-CEO and Managing Partner of Nordicity, the Toronto firm who's collaborating with Kingston artists and stakeholders to inform Kingston's new music strategy.Hosts:Rob Howard [email protected]:City of Kingston Creative Industries Strategy https://www.cityofkingston.ca/explore/culture-history/arts/creative-industriesNordicity https://www.nordicity.com/Kristian Roberts https://www.nordicity.com/team/staff/kristian-robertsKingston Live music listings, news and more http://kingstonlive.caSoundwise https://soundwise.audio/Your suggestions, ideas and criticisms are important and encouraged. Please let us know what you think by commenting here, or by email at [email protected] up for Kingston music news, local concert and event listings and announcements delivered to your inbox monthly, weekly or even daily. Subscribe here…

What started as a COVID-19 pandemic project for then 15 year-old Kingston high schooler, Liv Whitfield, blossomed into a creative partnership with her father, Kingston music producer and North of Princess Studio founder, Zane Whitfield. The two Whitfield's join host Ange Stever and Johnny San to discuss the result of their collaboration: Luna, an impressive 7-song debut EP released under the pseudonym Luella in November 2022, and the sold out live performances that followed.Hosts:Ange SteverJohnny SanLinks:LuellaNorth of Princess StudiosKingston Live music listings, news and more SoundwiseYour suggestions, ideas and criticisms are important and encouraged. Please let us know what you think by commenting here, or by email at [email protected] up for Kingston music news, local concert and event listings and announcements delivered to your inbox monthly, weekly or even daily. Subscribe here…

Buffalo, New York journalist and author, Amber Healy, shares our fascination with Kingston's music scene. So much so, she's decided to write a book about it. In her quest for the story behind Kingston's musical richness, she visited the Kingston Live podcast studio and flipped the interview on hosts Johnny San, Ange Stever and Rob Howard.Hosts (interviewees):Johnny San [email protected] Stever [email protected] Howard [email protected]:Amber Healy on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/phfyrebyrd/Kingston Live music listings, news and more http://kingstonlive.caSoundwise https://soundwise.audio/Your suggestions, ideas and criticisms are important and encouraged. Please let us know what you think by commenting here, or by email at [email protected] up for Kingston music news, local concert and event listings and announcements delivered to your inbox monthly, weekly or even daily. Subscribe here…

Ahead of their second full-length record release, The Astros sit down with host Riley to discuss the evolution of their sound, the maturity of their band, and share music from their stellar new album, Sci-Fi Radio, out November 25, 2022.Music:Sci-Fi Radio by The Astros (from the 2022 LP, Sci-Fi Radio)Hosts:Riley Jabour [email protected]:The Astros https://www.kingstonlive.ca/listing/the-astros/Kingston Live music listings, news and more http://kingstonlive.caSoundwise https://soundwise.audioYour suggestions, ideas and criticisms are important and encouraged. Please let us know what you think by commenting here, or by email at [email protected] up for Kingston music news, local concert and event listings and announcements delivered to your inbox monthly, weekly or even daily. Subscribe here…

Early in 2021, we met with Kingston recording and performing musicians Ricky Brant (KaKaow) and Ted Evans (Shook Planet, The Meringues) to learn how they were adapting their artistic output under the new rules of pandemic life. In this episode, hosts Johnny and Riley reunite with Ricky and Ted to hear their latest material, and to understand how their experiences over the past year-and-a-half have changed their music, their acts, and their outlook.Music:Full Stop by Shook Planet (from the 2022 EP, Best Buddy)Let's Get It by KaKaow (from the 2022 LP, Earth to Station) Hosts:Johnny San [email protected] Jabour [email protected]:KaKaow https://www.kingstonlive.ca/listing/kakaow/Shook Planet https://www.kingstonlive.ca/listing/shook-planet/Kingston Live music listings, news and more http://kingstonlive.caSoundwise https://soundwise.audio/Your suggestions, ideas and criticisms are important and encouraged. Please let us know what you think by commenting here, or by email at [email protected] up for Kingston music news, local concert and event listings and announcements delivered to your inbox monthly, weekly or even daily. Subscribe here…

Host Ange Stever sits down with friend and 2022 JUNO Award-nominee Emily Fennell (Miss Emily) for a candid catch-up on her personal and professional highs and lows through the COVID-19 pandemic, and discuss the making and release of her highly anticipated new album, Defined By Love.Host:Ange SteverLinks:Miss Emily https://www.kingstonlive.ca/listing/miss-emily/Kingston Live music listings, news and more http://kingstonlive.caSoundwise https://soundwise.audio/Your suggestions, ideas and criticisms are important and encouraged. Please let us know what you think by commenting here, or by email at [email protected] up for Kingston music news, local concert and event listings and announcements delivered to your inbox monthly, weekly or even daily. Subscribe here…

Kingston singer-songwriter, Lauren Carson, shares a song from her new EP, and how she finds songwriting inspiration in the remarkable ordinariness of everyday occurrences and observations.Host:Rob Howard [email protected]:Lauren Carson http://laurencarsonmusic.comKingston Live music listings, news and more http://kingstonlive.caSoundwise https://soundwise.audio/Your suggestions, ideas and criticisms are important and encouraged. Please let us know what you think by commenting here, or by email at [email protected] up for Kingston music news, local concert and event listings and announcements delivered to your inbox monthly, weekly or even daily. Subscribe here…

Following her live performance at Skeleton Park Arts Festival in June 2022, host Johnny San sits down with emerging artist and aspiring educator, Danielle Hope Edwards, about her rural roots, musical upbringing and inspiration, and the next steps in her journey. Host:Johnny San [email protected]:Danielle Hope Edwards https://www.kingstonlive.ca/listing/danielle-hope-edwards/Skeleton Park Arts Festival https://skeletonparkartsfest.ca/Kingston Live music listings, news and more http://kingstonlive.caSoundwise https://soundwise.audio/ Sign up for Kingston music news, local concert and event listings and announcements delivered to your inbox monthly, weekly or even daily. Subscribe here…