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Strange Grooves Podcast
by Strange Grooves
The Strange Grooves podcast goes deep with musicians, vinyl collectors and music lovers about the music they love and what inspires them. The music we love is the soundtrack to memories, stories, and in many cases, changes the course of our lives and the way we view the world. On Strange Grooves, we dive into life's deep cuts.
Episodes
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The Sheepdogs Interview: Vinyl, Rock ’n’ Roll & Life
The Sheepdogs join Strange Grooves for a rock ’n’ roll conversation about vinyl, musical influences, life on the road, and their new album, Keep Out of the Storm. For Episode 201, Cait and Cherise sit down with Ryan and Ewan of The Sheepdogs at the Imperial Theatre in Saint John, New Brunswick…
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Episode 200: It Takes a strange crew
200 EPISODES! NINE YEARS! WHAT A RIDE! What started as two music-loving buds bonding over record collections, The Stampeders, and a shared obsession with rock 'n' roll has turned into something bigger than we ever imagined. For our 200th episode, we're taking a trip down memory lane, looking back...
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Strange Grooves x Radical Fabulatorium: Music, Creativity & Community
For Episode 199, we’re crossing the streams with Jai, host of Radical Fabulatorium on Local 107.3 FM, for a special collaboration all about music, creativity and the communities that keep both alive. We chat about Jai’s journey from playing bass and promoting local shows to interviewing artists…
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Dreaming Bigger with Dee Dee Austin
Fresh off an unforgettable weekend at SOMMO Festival 2026, Dee Dee Austin joins Strange Grooves to talk about taking the stage, soaking up some massive performances, and leaving PEI with an even bigger vision for where her music could go next. Dee Dee takes us inside her SOMMO experience, from...
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Reckless sounds with Nick Earle & The Reckless Hearts LIVE at SOMMO!
For Volume 197 of Strange Grooves, we’re back LIVE at SOMMO Festival 2026 with Nick Earle & The Reckless Hearts! After seven years of making music together, Nick and the band sit down with us during their Maritime run to talk about the journey so far, the music that shaped them, and what’s coming...
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A quick one with Edgehill LIVE at SOMMO 2026
This one’s short, sweet, and straight from SOMMO. For Volume 196 of Strange Grooves, we caught up with Nashville indie rockers Edgehill LIVE at SOMMO Festival 2026. Our time with them was brief; festival schedules wait for no podcast, but we made the most of every minute. The guys give us a…
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Who gets the song? Altered By Mom Live at SOMMO 2026
Strange Grooves is back in the middle of the action at SOMMO Festival 2026, and this time we’re hanging out with Altered By Mom — JUNO-winning songwriters Gina Kennedy (Bass/Vox) and Devon Lougheed (Guitar/Vox), joined by Max Trefler (Drums)! Fresh off their SOMMO performance, Gina, Devon, and…
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Keeping it real with Loviet- LIVE at SOMMO 2026
Strange Grooves is LIVE from SOMMO Festival 2026, and for Volume 194 we’re hanging out with Nova Scotia-born, Toronto-based rocker Loviet! Fresh off the SOMMO stage, Loviet joins us to talk about the road from growing up in Shelburne, Nova Scotia, to playing massive festivals like Lollapalooza…
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Ben Murphy on Music, Festivals & Bringing Everyone Together
BEN MURPHY IS BACK! 🎶🔥 Strange Crew, one of our favourite festival people is back on the pod! We caught up with Ben Murphy of Whitecap Entertainment between Cavendish Beach Music Festival and Sommo to talk all things Sommo 2026. We get into what’s new at the festival this year — new stages…
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Mitchell Young on Dance Your Way to Sommo, sombr & Why We Love This Festival
Strange Crew, SOMMO SEASON IS HERE — and we are officially ready to hit the road. YOU COMING?! 🤘🔥 For Episode 192, we sat down with Mitchell Young, Marketing Manager at Whitecap Entertainment, to talk all things Sommo Festival — including the new Dance Your Way to Sommo contest, what goes into...
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Goin' out west with Director Brendan Lyle
What happens when two East Coast best friends pack up their larger-than-life personalities and head out West? You get Tracy and Martina Goin' Out West — a hilarious, heartfelt road trip packed with friendship, improv, local music, and plenty of Maritime humour. On this episode of Strange Grooves,...
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Canadian Media Royalty & the Legacy of MuchMusic with Bill Welychka
For anyone who grew up with MuchMusic on in the background, this one's going to hit home. This week on Strange Grooves, Cait Milberry and Cherise Letson sit down with Canadian broadcasting icon Bill Welychka for a conversation that's equal parts nostalgia, music history, and honest reflection.…
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The Ultimate Fleetwood Mac Companion with Tim Durling
Fleetwood Mac is one of those rare bands whose story is just as fascinating as their music, and in this episode of Strange Grooves, we're joined by longtime friend of the show Tim Durling, host of Tim's Vinyl Confessions, to dive deep into the world of one of rock's most enduring acts. Tim stops…
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For the record with Kelsi Mayne
There’s something electric in the Windsor air, and if you grew up catching Detroit radio across the river, you already know why! This week on Strange Grooves, we sit down with rising singer-songwriter Kelsi Mayne, an artist whose sound is as boundary-pushing as the influences that shaped her.…
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Ggreg Snyder – Stories from the Spotlight
We caught up virtually with Ggreg Snyder (yes that’s the spelling he uses), the talented American actor and musician we first met in Las Vegas earlier last year, for Episode 186 of Strange Grooves. Greg shared his journey in the acting world, giving us a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to...
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Stephen Hero & Wolfcastle Bars, Brotherhood, and Big Vision
If you’ve been paying attention, you’ve seen their names popping up everywhere. Stephen Hero and Wolfcastle have been steadily taking over feeds with sharp bars, unmistakable style, and a deep-rooted love for hip hop culture. We’re hyped to welcome them into the Strange Grooves studio ahead of...
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Corey Bonnevie: Building Sound, Community, and Space at Monopolized Records
Some people don’t just participate in a music scene …they hold it together. Corey Bonnevie is one of those people. An OG Strange Grooves crew member, Corey is the owner and operator of Monopolized Records in Saint John, New Brunswick, and a true connector in the music industry. For years, he’s…
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Candy Heart – The Sweet Sound of Evolution
We had the pleasure of hosting Candy Heart in our Saint John studio for Episode 183 of Strange Grooves. This talented band opened up about their journey in the music world—the highs, the challenges, and the moments that shaped who they are today. From their early days finding their sound to the...
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Conjuring Rock 'n' Roll with Space Queen!
We had an absolute blast catching up with Space Queen on Episode 182. This band isn’t just any rock group. They bring a cosmic, otherworldly energy to every stage they step on. With their spellbinding sound, electrifying riffs, and a stage presence that feels both magical and rebellious, their...
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Episode 181: Catching Up with Clyde Wray – Poet, Creative, and the Voice of Strange Grooves
Eight years ago, Clyde Wray lent his distinctive voice and creative energy to Strange Grooves, becoming an integral part of our journey. Already a celebrated poet, playwright, and storyteller with decades of experience, Clyde has long left an indelible mark on the cultural landscape of Saint…
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Bob Dylan & the Outlaw Country Music Festival
We went to Bangor, Maine, for one reason: Bob fucking Dylan. But the Outlaw Country Music Festival gave us a hell of a lot more: Sheryl Crow, Willie Nelson, and a venue that actually knows how to treat its people right. In this episode, the Strange Crew breaks down the full experience at the…
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Meet The Orchids, Nova Scotia’s Ferocious Two-Piece
This week on Strange Grooves, we’re taking a detour down a fuzz-covered highway into the roaring world of The Orchids — a punk/stoner rock duo out of Truro, Nova Scotia, who prove that loud doesn’t need numbers, it needs nerve. Formed in 2023, Rhys Poirier (guitar/vocals) and Alexis Grant (drums)...
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A coffee & skate with the Cancer Bats!
In this episode of Strange Grooves, we hit the “Red Path” (Harbour Passage) in Uptown Saint John with Liam and Mike of Cancer Bats, just ahead of their Area 506 headlining set with none other than Alexisonfire. And yes—it’s a full circle moment. We throw it back to 2007, when the Bats and...
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Matt Mays, In the Flesh!
This one’s special, folks. We’re beyond excited to welcome our friend—and let’s be honest, one of our all-time favourite artists—Matt Mays back to the show… but this time, in-person at the Strange Grooves studio! Fresh off his killer set at Area 506, Matt joined us to talk about the new album he...
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Sarah Hellingwerf of East Coast Emo Night
This week, we're joined by Sarah Hellingwerf — the force ( and EMO QUEEN) behind East Coast Emo Night, the event series that’s been uniting scene kids past and present across Atlantic Canada! We dive into how ECEM got started, why emo still hits so hard for millennials, and what it means to build…
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Today Junior Live at Strange Grooves HQ
Ahead of their electric set at Area 506, we sat down with 3/4 of the lovely humans of Today Junior — a genre-blending powerhouse weaving together electronic, R&B, and emo influences into a sound all their own. With each member bringing their own unique flavour to the mix, this band is all about...
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A chat with Poets and Liars (AREA 506 2025)
In this episode, we catch up with Poets & Liars — a powerhouse rock trio hailing from all corners of New Brunswick. With decades of combined experience, they've fused their musical roots into a sound that’s raw, real, and ready to shake the stage. Recorded just before their set at this year’s…
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Finding Yourself with Red Cardinal
We're back with another volume, and this one's flying high. In Vol. 173, we catch up with Red Cardinal, one of the East Coast's freshest rock bands, and trust us, you're gonna want to hear this. Led by Corey Jellison, Red Cardinal has been making serious waves since forming in 2023. Their debut...
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Cavendish Beach Music Festival with Tracy & Martina!
NOTE: You're going to want to WATCH this episode! Watch it now on Spotify or our YouTube Channel! Every year, we hit the Cavendish Beach Music Festival with one goal: good music, good vibes, and maybe, just maybe, scoring a killer interview. This year, Strange Crew, we manifested it. We landed a...
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Vol. 171: Cavendish Beach Music Festival 2025: A Chat with Ben Murphy
We’re heading back to one of our favourite places—Prince Edward Island—for the Cavendish Beach Music Festival, kicking off this Thursday through Saturday, and we are beyond excited to share it with YOU, Strange Crew. Before the festival gates open and the amps get cranked, we sat down with none...
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A Deep Dive Into Music & Meaning with Polyphonic’s Noah Lefevre
This week on Strange Grooves, we’re joined by one of our favourite music storytellers—Noah Lefevre, the creator behind Polyphonic. We talk about his punk rock roots, his path from journalism to YouTube, and how Polyphonic became a go-to for deep, thoughtful music analysis. Noah shares his…
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Vol. 169: Declan Rockwell of Norter Talks New EP, Nashville Ties & MORE!
This episode of Strange Grooves is brought to you by Locarius! Planning a ticketed event? Book a demo at https://locarius.io and mention the Strange Grooves podcast for a discount! We first met Declan Rockwell and the dynamic crew of NORTER at PEI’s SOMMO Festival last September—and we’ve…
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Halifax Hotel Shenanigans
Welcome back, Strange Crew! What’s up, Strange Grooves listeners and watchers! This time, we hit the road (or as we like to call it, Strange Grooves on the Move) and landed in the vibrant city of Halifax. We were there to catch up with some pals, record an epic chip-nic, and, of course, put...
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Behind the Scenes with Linda Pelletier: A True Music Advocate
Welcome back, Strange Crew! In this episode, we’re thrilled to bring you an incredibly special interview with none other than Linda Pelletier – a true icon in the music world. If you’ve ever stepped foot in the East Coast music scene, you’ve probably heard Linda’s name and felt the impact of her...
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Changing Concert Ticketing with Ian Morse of Locarius
Welcome back, Strange Crew! We are excited to bring you our first episode of 2025, and it’s a good one! This week, we’re excited to share our chat with Ian Morse, co-founder of Locarius. This online ticketing platform provides competitive pricing and support, especially for smaller artists and...
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A Rocking Christmas with Andrew Clarke!
Strange Crew, We got a holiday exclusive for ya! We got to go to Trillium House Studios with Paul Milner to get a behind the scenes scoop on an wicked cool recording session and interview with award winning singer songwriter Andrew Clarke. Andrew Clarke Rocks Christmas with "Wake Me Up on…
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A Conversation with MuchMusic OG VJ Rick Campanelli
A Conversation with MuchMusic OG VJ Rick Campanelli At Strange Grooves, we love celebrating the iconic moments and people that shaped music culture—and when we had the chance to interview Rick Campanelli, one of MuchMusic’s original VJs, we were beyond excited! We grew up watching Rick, learning...
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Longhaulin' with Bubbles & The Shitrockers: Tales from the Trailer Park
It’s not every day that Strange Grooves gets to sit down with a Canadian icon like Bubbles from Trailer Park Boys, but guess what? We just did! That’s right, #strangecrew. We packed up the little green machine and made the epic journey down to Halifax to interview Bubbles himself about his two…
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On Tour with the Doobie Brothers: Our Chat with Photographer James Trocchio
In our latest episode of Strange Grooves, we had an incredible conversation with James Trocchio, the primary photographer on tour with the legendary Doobie Brothers. We first met James in October last year during the Doobies' sound check in Moncton, where we were lucky enough to get behind the...
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Volume 161: Exploring Vital Signs with Abby J Hall
Welcome back, Strange Crew! In the latest episode of Strange Grooves, we had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with Canadian singer-songwriter Abby J Hall to dive into the release of her debut EP album Vital Signs. Dropped on September 27th, this project is a beautiful culmination of Abby’s...
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Sommo Festival 2024: Ben Murphy, NORTER & Maggie Andrew!
Welcome back, Strange Crew! When it comes to unforgettable music experiences, the Sommo Festival in Prince Edward Island took things to the next level this year. The energy, the performances, and the atmosphere—it was all magic! We were humbled to be invited and even more stoked to interview some...
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DEANER ‘89, and givener with the Deaner!
Make sure you watch the video episode of this episode and more BTS over on our blog! Welcome back, Strange Crew! Boy, so we got a treat for you. We’re so excited to bring you a (chaotic) chat with Deaner Murdoch, Canadian metalhead and icon and the star of the newest, most badass metal flick, the...
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The Maine Savings Amphitheater doesn’t mess around featuring Hozier!
Note: You can watch the video version of this episode over on YouTube! Welcome back, Strange Crew! On this episode, we take you on our return trip to Bangor, Maine, to see Hozier at the Maine Savings Amphitheater. The venue has undergone massive renovations and improvements over the past few…
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LIVE at Fog City Comic Con 2024
Welcome back, Strange Crew! We recently had the incredible opportunity to host a live show and MC the Fog City Comic Con 2024 at the Saint John Public Library. This special episode of Strange Grooves features two outstanding guests: Brandon Hicks, a talented author and comic book artist, and…
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What the heck is going on!? (Whisky a Go Go, Queens of the Stone Age)
Welcome back, Strange Crew! On this episode, we come to you LIVE from Strange Grooves HQ, where we fill you in on WTF has been going on, including spilling the tea on our recent concert adventures. We chat about our most recent trip to LA for Miss Pamela Des Barres's SECOND Whiskey a Go Go event,...
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TheLeftovers
Welcome back, Strange Crew! In this episode, we bring you our chat with TheLeftovers! TheLeftovers are an instrumental, progressive rock trio from Sussex, New Brunswick. Their music invites you into their floating melodies of solitude, throwing you into a chaotic stream of heavy emotions! We…
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Groove'n into 2024!: Doobie Brothers sound checks, Bob Dylan at Massey Hall & Phil-Call-In!
Welcome back, Strange Crew! In this episode, we dive into the behind-the-scenes action of our epic soundcheck experience with the legendary Doobie Brothers, and we do a Phil CALL-IN with Janice Letson! Trust us; you won't want to miss the inside scoop on what goes on before the music starts! But...
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Music NB Exclusive PT.2: Summonor Breeze, The Chillteens and Brock Jorgy from TheLeftovers
The beats are alive, and so is the latest Strange Grooves Music NB Series! In collaboration with Music NB, this episode takes you on an adventure featuring the talents of Summonor Breeze, Jan Martin of the Listuguj Mi'kmaq Nation, The Chilteens from Fredericton, our long-time bud and strange crew...
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Music NB Exclusive: Dee Hernandez, Michael J Foxx & Catherine Kennedy
In this special two-part episode in collaboration with Music NB, we bring you interviews with some incredible New Brunswick artists making waves in the region and beyond. In Part 1, we bring you: -Dee Hernandez -Michael J Foxx -Catherine Kennedy We hope you enjoy this episode, until next time.…
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Breakfast and Music Adventures with Former MuchMusic VJ Michael Williams
Imagine having the absolute honour of sitting down for breakfast with one of the most iconic faces of MuchMusic, the channel that brought the magic of music into our living rooms for years. That's exactly what happened to us at Strange Grooves when we had the incredible opportunity to interview...
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The Strange Grooves podcast goes deep with musicians, vinyl collectors and music lovers about the music they love and what inspires them. The music we love is the soundtrack to memories, stories, and in many cases, changes the course of our lives and the way we view the world. On Strange Grooves, we dive into life's deep cuts.
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