Kootenay Lives

Tim is joined by recent the recent victor of a hotly contested School Board Trustee campaign in School District 20. It was a campaign that initially divided the community, but ultimately drew it closer together in a meaningful way. Birkley Valks talks about how it felt to be a target in a political mudsling, how he dealt and deals with unwelcome comments, and what victory feels like after a taxing campaign If you would be willing to join the podcast, our know anyone who would make a great guest, please email [email protected]

Cheryl joins the podcast to chat about the profession of nursing, the current state of nursing in BC, and shares some of her memorable, and perhaps haunting, experiences she's had in her years as a nurse. Big thank you to Cheryl! To recommend someone to be on the podcast email [email protected]. To find an event in the Kootenays or to get one posted, visit livekootenays.com

Cody, the bassist/vocalist from Snakepit, a Calgary based metal band, joins the podcast from the bands tour van paired outside of the Royal in Nelson. We chat about music, shows and had a great time feeling the vibes of the road To find an event in the Kootenays or to list one list livekootenays.com. Send an email to [email protected] to join the Kootenay Lives podcast

Episode 5 features the frontman, Craig Thiessen, from the popular Led Zeppelin tribute band, Heavy Airship. If you've ever had the chance to catch these guys in a pub, or and stage, you have had a great time with some great music. They draw out the party buried in each of us, and smiles, from the entire audience. Fully recommend! If you know someone who'd be willing to come on the pod, email [email protected]

I am joined by Deja Louve, producer at Queen City Burlesque and Pretty Wreckless. Check out some of their amazing shows around the Kootenays, as well as Western Canada and beyond here: https://queencityburlesque.ca/ If you'd like to see some of the offerings at Arcane Coda, check this out: https://arcanecoda.com/ Keep your eyes and ears open for fun near you! If you or someone you know would have a good time as a guest on this podcast, please reach out at [email protected] Be sure to see all of the live happenings in the Kootenays at LIVEKOOTENAYS.com

I chat with Riley from 909 Events BC. Riley rolls win from Ontario and has begun to host and play electronic shows in the Nelson area featuring some of the areas best DJ's and acts. We get into life and sound, and rivers. Be sure to check out 909 Events BC on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/909eventsbc?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Feel free to email [email protected] if you are interested or know of someone who's like to be on the program. CHEERS!

The first ever Punk takeover, or Punkstation, at the Station Pub in Grand Forks featured three bands, Toaster, Rad Dog and Pharm. The show was organized and promoted by Dalton, himself a musician, and was great success and a great time was had by all. Rich, a drummer in Rad Dog, is full of insight and wisdom, whether he likes to admit it or not, and shares some insight into life in the band. We chat about the wonderful atmosphere of the Station Pub, the Kootenay music scene, and having fun. Enjoy and if you would like to be on the podcast or know anyone else interesting who would have a good time being on, shoot over a message at [email protected] If you're looking for What's On in the Kootenays, head over to livekootenays.com

What makes a great coffee shop? A coffee shop where neither the patrons nor the staff ever want to leave? The questions have two equally relevant answers: 1. The great coffee and tea products and 2. The great people running the joint. The first ever episode of the podcast, Kootenays Lives, is one such great person. Kim owns the Humble Bean coffee shop which is currently in a transition to new places and parts unknown. She is one of those rare people who can't help but bring strangers together in harmony. Enjoy! Please email [email protected] if you or someone you know would have fun as a guest on this program