Kingston Live

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 Stever Johnny San john@kingstonlive.ca Links: Luella https://www.kingstonlive.ca/listing/luella/ North of Princess Studios http://www.northofprincess.com Kingston Live music listings, news and more http://kingstonlive.ca Tyton Sound http://tytonsound.com Your suggestions, ideas and criticisms are important and encouraged. Please let us know what you think by commenting here, or by email at podcast@kingstonlive.ca

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 john@kingstonlive.ca Angela Stever alegnarevets@gmail.com Rob Howard rob@kingstonlive.ca Links: Amber Healy on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/phfyrebyrd/ Kingston Live music listings, news and more http://kingstonlive.ca Tyton Sound http://tytonsound.com Your suggestions, ideas and criticisms are important and encouraged. Please let us know what you think by commenting here, or by email at podcast@kingstonlive.ca

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 riley@kingstonlive.ca Links: The Astros https://www.kingstonlive.ca/listing/the-astros/ Kingston Live music listings, news and more http://kingstonlive.ca Tyton Sound http://tytonsound.com Your suggestions, ideas and criticisms are important and encouraged. Please let us know what you think by commenting here, or by email at podcast@kingstonlive.ca

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 john@kingstonlive.ca Riley Jabour riley@kingstonlive.ca Links: 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.ca Tyton Sound http://tytonsound.com Your suggestions, ideas and criticisms are important and encouraged. Please let us know what you think by commenting here, or by email at podcast@kingstonlive.ca

Host Ange Stever sits down with friend and 2022 JUNO Award-nominee Emily Fennel (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 Stever Links: Miss Emily https://www.kingstonlive.ca/listing/miss-emily/ Kingston Live music listings, news and more http://kingstonlive.ca Tyton Sound http://tytonsound.com Your suggestions, ideas and criticisms are important and encouraged. Please let us know what you think by commenting here, or by email at podcast@kingstonlive.ca

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 rob@kingstonlive.ca Links: Lauren Carson http://laurencarsonmusic.com Kingston Live music listings, news and more http://kingstonlive.ca Tyton Sound http://tytonsound.com Your suggestions, ideas and criticisms are important and encouraged. Please let us know what you think by commenting here, or by email at podcast@kingstonlive.ca

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 john@kingstonlive.ca Links: Danielle Hope Edwards https://www.kingstonlive.ca/listing/forty-seven-teeth/ Skeleton Park Arts Festival http://roswellrehearsals.ca Kingston Live music listings, news and more http://kingstonlive.ca Tyton Sound http://tytonsound.com

After a four-year hiatus, 2022 marked the return of Kingston's bubblegrunge darlings, Forty Seven Teeth. Now a trio, Dee Prescott, Anna Robertson and Jesse Aylesworth join host Riley Jabour at Roswell Rehearsals for an exclusive interview and three live, off-the-floor performances featuring selections from their brand new album, Apologies. Host: Riley Jabour riley@kingstonlive.ca Links: Forty Seven Teeth https://www.kingstonlive.ca/listing/forty-seven-teeth/ Roswell Rehearsals http://roswellrehearsals.ca Help save Roswell Rehearsals https://www.gofundme.com/f/lets-keep-roswell-rehearsals-alive The Roswell Effect benefit compilation https://theroswelleffect.bandcamp.com/ Kingston Live music listings, news and more http://kingstonlive.ca Tyton Sound http://tytonsound.com

Canada's music sector was among the hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic, and jam spaces—like Roswell Rehearsals in Kingston's west end—suffered considerable financial losses. Host Rob Howard sits down with The Roswells, Trevor and Anita Johnson, to hear how members of the local music scene are rallying to keep the doors open on Kingston's only purpose-built rehearsal studio. Host: Rob Howard rob@kingstonlive.ca Links: Roswell Rehearsals https://www.kingstonlive.ca/listing/roswell-rehearsals/ Kingston Live music listings, news and more http://kingstonlive.ca Tyton Sound http://tytonsound.com

Hosts Ange and Riley sit with Seth and Luke from The Backsteps to talk beer, listen to their new single, Room On Fire, and hear all about their recent performance at the legendary live music venue, Whisky a Go Go, in Los Angeles. Hosts: Ange Stever Riley Jabour riley@kingstonlive.ca Links: The Backsteps https://www.kingstonlive.ca/listing/the-backsteps/ Tyton Sound http://tytonsound.com Kingston Live music listings, news and more http://kingstonlive.ca

Perhaps the most unique and engigmatic artist to emerge from Kingston over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic has been FASTFAST: the experimental side project of professional composer and multi-instrumental musician, James Mulvale. In our 40th episode, James shares the origin of FASTFAST, and how his rediscovery and renewed appreciation of microtonal tuning has reignited his passion for making music. Hosts: Johnny San john@kingstonlive.ca Links: FASTFAST https://www.kingstonlive.ca/listing/fastfast/ Kingston Live music listings, news and more http://kingstonlive.ca Your suggestions, ideas and criticisms are important and encouraged. Please let us know what you think by commenting here, or by email at podcast@kingstonlive.ca

Hosts Johnny and Riley reunite for a long overdue chat with Brittany Langford and Dan Chisholm of Lotus Shaker about Kingston, their diverse musical influences, and their forthcoming—and first—full-length album, Venus Eyes. Lotus Shaker https://www.kingstonlive.ca/listing/lotus-shaker/ Kingston Live music listings, news and more http://kingstonlive.ca Tyton Sound http://tytonsound.com Your suggestions, ideas and criticisms are important and encouraged. Please let us know what you think by commenting here, or by email at podcast@kingstonlive.ca

Hosts Ange and Riley connect with the distinguished Kingston-based musical duo, Kris Abbott and Dee McNeil, for a career retrospective conversation spanning punk to folk, underwear to tattoos, The Strap-Ons to The Tragically Hip, and their anticipated return to live performance again soon. Hosts: Ange Stever Riley Jabour riley@kingstonlive.ca Links: Kris & Dee: https://krisanddee.com/ The Pursuit of Happiness: http://tpoh.net Kingston Live music listings, news and more http://kingstonlive.ca Feedback: Your suggestions, ideas and criticisms are important and encouraged. Please let us know what you think by commenting here, or by email at podcast@kingstonlive.ca

Just a quick ferry ride from downtown Kingston is the magical—and somewhat mystifying— community of Wolfe Island, which has been a hive of cultural activity over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic. Johnny and Rob catch up with Wolfe Island Records co-founder and producer, Hugh Christopher Brown, and award-winning author and poet, Steven Heighton, on his debut album, The Devil's Share, and the resurrection of the Hotel on Wolfe Island as a prominent live music venue.

Host Sideshow hangs out at The Mansion live music venue in Kingston with Ciara Roberts of Tiny Horse, Ricky Brant of KaKaow and Jonas Lewis-Anthony of The Wilderness to debrief on another challenging but encouraging year for the city's music artists and music economy. Hear all of their highlights and their insights on our new podcast episode. Hosts: Sideshow https://twitter.com/therealsideshow Links: Tiny Horse: https://www.kingstonlive.ca/listing/tiny-horse/ KaKaow: https://www.kingstonlive.ca/listing/kakaow/ The Wilderness: https://www.kingstonlive.ca/listing/the-wilderness/ The Mansion: https://www.kingstonlive.ca/listing/the-mansion-kingston/ Kingston Live music listings, news and more http://kingstonlive.ca Tyton Sound: https://tytonsound.com/ Feedback: Your suggestions, ideas and criticisms are important and encouraged. Please let us know what you think by commenting here, or by email at podcast@kingstonlive.ca

For some artists, the COVID-19 pandemic meant an end to not just performing their music, but to the creative act of making music together. For The Gertrudes, however, the social distance and resulting social issues reignited the collective's spark of creativity. The result is a new full-length album set for release in November 2021 on Wolfe Island Records. Hosts Riley and Sideshow visit The Gertrudes' Kingston rehearsal space for an in depth discussion about their inspiration, their creative process, and their new release, Emergency to Emergency. Hosts: Riley Jabour riley@kingstonlive.ca Sideshow https://twitter.com/therealsideshow Links: The Gertrudes: http://mackinnonbrewing.com Wolfe Island Records: https://wolfeislandrecords.com Wolfe Island Commons: https://wolfeislandcommons.org Kingston Live music listings, news and more http://kingstonlive.ca Feedback: Your suggestions, ideas and criticisms are important and encouraged. Please let us know what you think by commenting here, or by email at podcast@kingstonlive.ca

Back on the farm at the MacKinnon Brothers Brewing Co., guest host, Sideshow, sits down with Dan MacKinnon and Ben Vandenberg to discuss their love of live and local music; the history of their annual Back To The Farm festival; and share their vision and plans for The Grandstand live music venue. Hosts: Sideshow https://twitter.com/therealsideshow Links: MacKinnon Brothers Brewing Co. http://mackinnonbrewing.com Kingston Live music listings, news and more http://kingstonlive.ca Feedback: Your suggestions, ideas and criticisms are important and encouraged. Please let us know what you think by commenting here, or by email at podcast@kingstonlive.ca

Hosts Johnny and Rob dive deep into the complex and layered personal journey of singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Michael C. Duguay. He shares the highs and lows of his artistic and personal pursuits that have taken him from Peterborough, Ontario to stages around the world and finally, to Kingston, where he recently finished a first-of-its-kind residency at The Grand Theatre to prepare for his return to live performance. Hosts: Johnny San john@kingstonlive.ca Rob Howard rob@kingstonlive.ca Links: Michael C. Duguay https://michaelcduguay.com Kingston Live music listings, news and more http://kingstonlive.ca Feedback: Your suggestions, ideas and criticisms are important and encouraged. Please let us know what you think by commenting here, or by email at podcast@kingstonlive.ca

At the outset of the pandemic—a year after her finalist performance at the YGK Emerging Musician Competition showcase with musical partner, Michael Broadhead—Kingston jazz-folk artist, Savannah Shea, set music aside. After a period of personal reflection and personal relationships, Shea returned to music in 2021, releasing the stripped-down EP, The Day Of, and most recently, a three-song EP, Winter Magnolia, that exposes her expanded sonic palette. Hosts Johnny and Reid join Savannah Shea in Kingston's Lake Ontario Park for an outdoor interview covering everything from bucket lists and life balance to personal growth and performing live music once again, plus an intimate performance of a brand new, untitled song.

While the COVID-19 pandemic forced many acts to recoil and recalibrate, four-piece folk-infused indie rockers, Hinterwood, seemingly exploded from Kingston's music scene like Fort Henry cannon fire. Recording and releasing two singles and an exceptional eponymous EP over just 8 months, Johnny and Reid catch up with lead vocalist, Kimaya Tegtmeyer, and guitarist, Max Tinline, to discuss their astonishing level of artistic output, their forthcoming full-length album, and give a listen to their brand new single, "Remedy." Hosts: Johnny San john@kingstonlive.ca Reid Cunningham reid@kingstonlive.ca Links: Hinterwood https://www.hinterwoodofficial.ca/ Kingston Live music news, contests and more http://kingstonlive.ca Feedback: Your suggestions, ideas and criticisms are important and encouraged. Please let us know what you think by commenting here, or by email at podcast@kingstonlive.ca

Peter and Gabe from Kingston emo revivalist foursome, Futura Free, join hosts Riley and Jackson to talk musical influences, their noteworthy picks from the city's burgeoning music scene, and premiere a brand new track from the band's new (but unreleased at the time of recording) full-length album, "Reducer." Hosts: Riley Jabour: riley@kingstonlive.ca Jackson Coulter: jackston@kingstonlive.ca Links: Futura Free https://www.facebook.com/futurafreeon/ Futura Free's "Reducer" on Bandcamp https://futurafree.bandcamp.com/album/reducer Kingston Live music news, contests and more http://kingstonlive.ca Feedback: Your suggestions, ideas and criticisms are important and encouraged. Please let us know what you think by commenting here, or by email at podcast@kingstonlive.ca

In a rare and intimate hometown interview, internationally acclaimed Kingston artist and renowned Irish punk pioneer, Finny McConnell, shares his experiences as 30-year recording and touring frontman for The Mahones, the origins—and future—of the band, and gives us an exclusive preview of his very first solo album, due out in September 2021. Hosts: Riley Jabour riley@kingstonlive.ca Rob Howard rob@kingstonlive.ca Links: The Mahones on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TheMahones/ True North Records https://truenorthrecords.com/ The Mahones official merch http://spinmeroundrecords.com Kingston Live music news, contests and more: http://kingstonlive.ca Photo: Ron Boudreau Images Feedback: Your suggestions, ideas and criticisms are important and encouraged. Please let us know what you think by commenting here, or by email at podcast@kingstonlive.ca

Why is it that Kingston, Ontario—a city of just a few hundred thousand—has produced a disproportionate amount of successful musical acts, some of whom are popular not just in Canada, but around the world? And why are so many amazing artists and outstanding live music venues here? We want answers! So, we started the Kingston Live podcast, our monthly investigation that aims to answer these questions through live interviews with the industry insiders, bands and artists who make up the vibrant and thriving music scene here in Canada's First Capital of Music.

Guests Jan McDonald of Downtown Kingston BIA, and local promoters Chris Morris and Marc Garniss join Riley and Eilish to reflect on an entire year without live music in Kingston. As optimism begins to bloom this spring, our panel foreshadows what the eventual return of music performances and festivals to our city's venues might look like. Hosts: Riley Jabour: riley@kingstonlive.ca Eilish Sullivan: sully9330@gmail.com Links: Downtown Kingston Business Improvement Area: https://www.downtownkingston.ca/ Homegrown Live Music Festival: http://homegrownlive.ca KPP Concerts: http://kppconcerts.com Kingston Live music news, contests and more: http://kingstonlive.ca Feedback: Your suggestions, ideas and criticisms are important and encouraged. Please let us know what you think by commenting here, or by email at podcast@kingstonlive.ca

On the heels of his new Strippers Union double album release, "The Undertaking," guitarist and notable lifelong Kingstonian, Rob Baker, shares his thoughts on songwriting, producing, and being an emerging artist today, and also shares his love for film, television, and his favourite Kingston haunts. Hosts: Riley Jabour: riley@kingstonlive.ca John Sanfilippo: john@kingstonlive.ca Links: Strippers Union http://www.killbeatmusic.com/#/strippersunion/ Kingston Live music news, contests and more http://kingstonlive.ca Feedback: Your suggestions, ideas and criticisms are important and encouraged. Please let us know what you think by commenting here, or by email at podcast@kingstonlive.ca

While the COVID-19 pandemic has stifled the output of many musical artists, it's inspired and accelerated the creativity others. Such is the case with Kingston's Ted Evans (Shook Planet) and Ricky Brant (KaKaow). Pete and Riley find out what's kept their creativity flowing so rapidly throughout a challenging year for Kingston's music makers.

Kingston's music scene owes much of its vibrancy to the efforts of artist and promoter Moira Demorest. Our first episode of 2021 finds Johnny and Eilish catching up with the former PELT keyboardist on keeping creative during COVID, and premiere a song from her new debut solo EP, This Is Me Being Nice. Hosts: John Sanfilippo john@kingstonlive.ca Eilish Sullivan sully9330@gmail.com Links: Moira Demorest http://moirademorest.com Kingston Live music news, contests and more http://kingstonlive.ca Feedback: Your suggestions, ideas and criticisms are important and encouraged. Please let us know what you think by commenting here, or by email at podcast@kingstonlive.ca

In the first of our three-part miniseries, Johnny and Rob look back on a challenging year for Kingston's music economy and share their personal reviews of 2020 local artist releases, including The Mahones, Gord Downie, Voyager and The Gertrudes. Hosts: Johnny San john@kingstonlive.ca Rob Howard rob@kingstonlive.ca Links: The Mahones https://www.facebook.com/TheMahones Voyager https://www.instagram.com/thebandvoyager/ The Gertrudes http://thegertrudes.com Oakridge Ave. https://oakridgeave.com/ The Backsteps https://linktr.ee/thebacksteps Julia Finnegan https://www.juliafinnegan.ca/ Gord Downie https://gorddownie.com/ Sarah Harmer https://sarahharmer.com/ Kingston Live music news, contests and more http://kingstonlive.ca Feedback: Your suggestions, ideas and criticisms are important and encouraged. Please let us know what you think by commenting here, or by email at podcast@kingstonlive.ca

Our three-part look back on a year's worth of new music by Kingston-based artists concludes as Pete and Riley share their love for 2020 releases from Deux Trois and The Wilderness. Hosts: Riley Jabour: riley@kingstonlive.ca Peter Sanfilippo: petersanfilippo4@gmail.com Links: The Wilderness: http://thewildernessband.com Deux Trois: https://deuxtrois.bandcamp.com Kingston Live music news, contests and more: http://www.kingstonlive.ca Feedback: Your suggestions, ideas and criticisms are important and encouraged. Please let us know what you think by commenting here, or by email at podcast@kingstonlive.ca

Our year-end roundup continues as Reid and Jackson dive into Miss Emily’s latest release, Live at The Isabel, and recap their favourite 2020 releases from Kingston-based artists, including Futura Free and many others who shared their new music over the year. Hosts: Reid Cunningham reid@kingstonlive.ca Jackson Coulter jackson@kingstonlive.ca Links: Miss Emily: https://themissemily.com/ Futura Free: https://futurafree.bandcamp.com/ Colin Watts: https://www.facebook.com/colinwattsacoustic/ Hays Code: https://www.facebook.com/hayscodemusic/ Luscious: https://www.lusciousband.com/ Joe McLeod: https://www.facebook.com/JoeMcLeodMusics/ Alex Mundy: https://www.facebook.com/alexmundymusic/ Shook Planet: https://www.facebook.com/SHOOKPLANET/ Oakridge Ave: https://oakridgeave.com/ Sian Alcorn: https://www.facebook.com/SianAlcorn/ JIMBO: https://www.facebook.com/OFFICIALJIMBOBAND/ Playsafe: https://www.facebook.com/playsafe.ygk/ The Codas: https://www.facebook.com/thecodasmusic/ Les Soliloques: https://www.soliloques.ca/ Anthea Feaver: https://soundcloud.com/afeaver Voyager: https://www.facebook.com/VoyagerYGK/ Erika Lamon: http://www.erikalamon.com/ Moira Demorest: https://www.facebook.com/moirademorestmusic/ Your Paris: https://www.weareyourparis.com/ Feedback: Your suggestions, ideas and criticisms are important and encouraged. Please let us know what you think by commenting here, or by email at podcast@kingstonlive.ca

Hosts Johnny and Rob catch up with one of Canada's most accomplished artists, Sarah Harmer, who shares her love for—and continued connection to—the Kingston music scene. Sarah also discusses her involvement and activism on important environmental issues, and shares stories and music from "Are You Gone," her first full-length album in ten years. Hosts: Rob Howard rob@kingstonlive.ca John Sanfilippo john@kingstonlive.ca Links: Sarah Harmer http://sarahharmer.com Kingston Live music news, contests and more http://kingstonlive.ca Feedback: Your suggestions, ideas and criticisms are important and encouraged. Please let us know what you think by commenting here, or by email at podcast@kingstonlive.ca

Sometimes two plus two equals three. That's the case with Kingston's Ciara Roberts and Rae Corcoran. Talented and established songwriters and performing artists in their own right, the pair have come together with a new musical project, Tiny Horse. And the resulting musical sum is larger than the name implies. On a sunny September afternoon, they met with podcast hosts Riley and Reid in Kingston's Skeleton Park to share all that's inspired Tiny Horse, along with one of new duo's newly crafted songs. Hosts: Reid Cunningham reid@kingstonlive.ca Riley Jabour riley@kingstonlive.ca Links: Kingston Live music news, contests and more: www.kingstonlive.ca Feedback: Your suggestions, ideas and criticisms are important and encouraged. Please let us know what you think by commenting here, or by email at podcast@kingstonlive.ca

In a rare, outdoor interview in Kingston's Skeleton Park, Johnny and Riley are joined by Jonas and Nick from The Wilderness, who share the many humorous, inspiring and downright touching stories behind the Kingston-based band's new full-length release, "Until Tomorrow," available everywhere August 21, 2020. Hosts: Johnny San john@kingstonlive.ca Riley Jabour riley@kingstonlive.ca Links: The Wilderness: http://thewildernessband.com Kingston Live music news, contests and more: http://www.kingstonlive.ca Feedback: Your suggestions, ideas and criticisms are important and encouraged. Please let us know what you think by commenting here, or by email at podcast@kingstonlive.ca

Will Kingston's once thriving music scene survive the COVID-19 pandemic? Hosts Rob and Pete explore the issues threatening our city's – and our country's – beloved live music venues with Erin Benjamin, president of the Canadian Live Music Association; Kris Clendining, owner of Musiikki Café, a beloved live music coffee house and whisky bar in downtown Kingston, and; Andrew Brown, manager of The Toucan, a legendary pub and live music venue also in downtown Kingston. Hosts: Rob Howard rob@kingstonlive.ca Pete Sanfilippo petersanfilippo4@gmail.com Links: Canadian Live Music Association: http://canadianlivemusic.ca The Toucan: http://thetoucan.ca Musiikki Café: http://musiikkicafe.com Kingston Live music news, contests and more: http://www.kingstonlive.ca Feedback: Your suggestions, ideas and criticisms are important and encouraged. Please let us know what you think by commenting here, or by email at podcast@kingstonlive.ca

It's July, and fittingly, Julia Finnegan joins Johnny and Riley for a remote catch-up on what has been a year of ups and downs for the Kingston-based folk singer-songwriter. After being named one of six finalists in 2019's YGK Emerging Musician Competition, Julia focused on the release of her first full-length album, until the COVID-19 pandemic forced a change of plans that has resulted in new connections, collaborations and soon, a new single, which she generously previews for us on this episode. Hosts: Johnny San john@kingstonlive.ca Riley Jabour riley@kingstonlive.ca Links: Julia Finnegan: http://juliafinnegan.ca Kingston Live music news, contests and more: http://www.kingstonlive.ca Feedback: Your suggestions, ideas and criticisms are important and encouraged. Please let us know what you think by commenting here, or by email at podcast@kingstonlive.ca YGK, YGKmusic, livemusic, kingston, ontario, limestone city, covid19, pandemic, juliafinnegan

As regulations loosen and the promise of live music performances edges closer to reality, Johnny and Riley have a virtual sit-down with Justin Tessier, drummer of the Windsor and Kingston, Ontario-based band, The Blue Stones, and Casey Fisher, owner of Kingston's premiere live music venue, The Mansion to peer into the future and ponder what the city's music scene will look in post-pandemic world. Hosts: Johnny San john@kingstonlive.ca Riley Jabour riley@kingstonlive.ca Links: The Blue Stones: https://thebluestonesmusic.com The Mansion: https://mansion.rocks Kingston Live music news, contests and more: http://www.kingstonlive.ca Feedback: Your suggestions, ideas and criticisms are important and encouraged. Please let us know what you think by commenting here, or by email at podcast@kingstonlive.ca

We chat with Erika Lamon and Max Nolet of Les Soliloques, and Céline Klein of Jamstone Productions. After winning the KCFF Audience Choice Award for their music video La Parole, they take us through the steps that went into writing and creating their new video. We also discuss the challenges of being a francophone artist in Kingston, and the state of French language music in Canada.

In the wake of the global COVID-19 pandemic, and the temporary closure of Kingston's live music venues, host Johnny San talks to three people leading the surge of live online performance streaming. Joining remotely is Eilish Sullivan of K-Rock 105.7 FM, Oakridge Ave. lead singer Sean Patterson, and local troubadour extraordinaire, Logan Brown.

In this episode, we delve into Kingston's burgeoning electronic music scene. First, Johnny and Riley catch up with local synth wizard Ricky Brandt of KaKaow, who graciously contributed his very own rendition of the Kingston Live intro theme to this episode. They're also joined by Clint House, who's busy curating Kingston's upcoming Electric Circuits music festival featuring cutting-edge electronic music, contemporary visual art and dance. “Arguably the most diverse electronic music festival line-up in Canada,” as House puts it, the fourth annual edition of Electric Circuits happens April 3-4, 2020 at Kingston's Isabel Bader Center. Hosts: Johnny San john@kingstonlive.ca Riley Jabour riley@kingstonlive.ca Links: Kakaow: https://www.facebook.com/pg/KaKaowOfficial/about/ Electric Circuits Music Festival: https://www.facebook.com/electriccircuitsfestival/ Grand OnStage performance tickets: https://www.kingstongrand.ca/ Kingston Live music news, contests and more: http://www.kingstonlive.ca Feedback: Your suggestions, ideas and criticisms are important and encouraged. Please let us know what you think by commenting here, or by email at podcast@kingstonlive.ca

Johnny and Riley talk with Cory and Evan of Kiss The Fish about their graduation from a Queen's University band to a cornerstone band of Kingston's indie rock scene, and premiere their brand new single, Neon Vacancy. Then, Riley catches up with Jay Malinowski of Canada's beloved Bedouin Soundclash in advance of the band's latest album, Mass, and their long-awaited return to Kingston to perform as part of the Kingston Canadian Film Festival, March 11 to 15, 2020. Hosts: Johnny San john@kingstonlive.ca Riley Jabour riley@kingstonlive.ca Links: Kiss The Fish: https://kissthefish.ca Kingston Canadian Film Festival: https://kingcanfilmfest.com Bedouin Soundclash: https://www.bedouinsoundclash.com Grand OnStage performance tickets: https://www.kingstongrand.ca/ Kingston Live music news, contests and more: http://www.kingstonlive.ca Feedback: Your suggestions, ideas and criticisms are important and encouraged. Please let us know what you think by commenting here, or by email at podcast@kingstonlive.ca

We kick off the new year with an exciting new project from the Kingston Film Office. They're pairing musicians with local production companies to produce music videos. Johnny and Riley talk to Ted Evans of the Meringues and Braden Dragomir of Make Hay Media about the local music and media scenes, and the making of a music video. The completed videos will debut at the 2020 Kingston Canadian Film Festival. Hosts: Johnny San john@kingstonlive.ca Riley Jabour riley@kingstonlive.ca Links: The Meringues: https://www.themeringues.com Grand OnStage performance tickets: https://www.kingstongrand.ca Kingston Live Music Listings: www.kingstonlive.ca Kingston Events, Accommodations & More: www.visitkingston.ca Feedback: Your suggestions, ideas and criticisms are important and encouraged. Please let us know what you think by commenting here, or by email at podcast@kingstonlive.ca

As 2019 draws to a close, Riley and Johnny are joined by Pete and Rob in the Kingston Live podcast studio for a year-end roundup of the highs and lows of Kingston's live music scene, and look ahead to what's in store for the year to come. But first, the Dan Taylor Band visit the studio to talk about the inspiration behind their new anthem for Kingston, "Limestone City." Hear it on this last episode of our inaugural season. Hosts: Johnny San john@kingstonlive.ca Riley Jabour riley@kingstonlive.ca Rob Howard rob@kingstonlive.ca Links: Dan Taylor Band: https://www.dantaylorband.com Grand OnStage performance tickets: https://www.kingstongrand.ca Kingston Live Music Listings: www.kingstonlive.ca Kingston Events, Accommodations & More: www.visitkingston.ca Feedback: Your suggestions, ideas and criticisms are important and encouraged. Please let us know what you think by commenting here, or by email at podcast@kingstonlive.ca

Johnny and Riley talk with 18-year old phenom, Abby Stewart, about her experience writing music in Nashville, performing with big stars to big audiences, and Kingston's oft overlooked country music scene – and she gives us a solo acoustic performance of her original song, "You Do You." After a serendipitous reconnection, Riley goes nostalgia tripping with Kingston's house concert trailblazers Lucas, Ryan, Dan and Phil (a.k.a. the infamous Albert Street crew), through the risk and revelry of the many live music shows they hosted in their home. Ahead of his Grand OnStage performance, Dan Mangan shares the inspiration that's fuelled the success behind his side project, Side Door, and his experiences playing both intimate settings and the biggest venues, like Kingston's Grand Theatre, where he'll give his Grand OnStage performance on November 25. Hosts: Johnny San john@kingstonlive.ca Riley Jabour riley@kingstonlive.ca Links: Abby Stewart: http://abbystewartmusic.com Dan Mangan: https://danmanganmusic.com Side Door: https://sidedooraccess.com Grand OnStage performance tickets: https://www.kingstongrand.ca/ Kingston Live Music Listings: www.kingstonlive.ca Kingston Events, Accommodations & More: www.visitkingston.ca Feedback: Your suggestions, ideas and criticisms are important and encouraged. Please let us know what you think by commenting here, or by email at podcast@kingstonlive.ca

This month, Johnny and Riley stray from our typical live music focus. Joined by the Isabel Bader Centre's Technical Director, Aaron Holmberg, and the notorious North of Princess Studios' Zane Whitfield, they delve into Kingston's thriving music recording scene. But first, they're joined by Tim Forbes and Jason Erb of Infotourist to talk about the Kingston supergroup's 10 plus-year on-again-off-again history, and to share the first single from their timely new album, "The Election." Hosts: Johnny San john@kingstonlive.ca Riley Jabour riley@kingstonlive.ca Links: Infotourist: https://infotour.ist Aaron Holmberg/Full Frequency Productions: https://www.facebook.com/pg/fullfrequencyproductions/ Zane Whitfield/North of Princess Studios: http://www.northofprincess.com Kingston Live Music Listings: www.kingstonlive.ca Kingston Events, Accommodations & More: www.visitkingston.ca Feedback: Your suggestions, ideas and criticisms are important and encouraged. Please let us know what you think by commenting here, or by email at podcast@kingstonlive.ca

Our September episode takes Johnny and Riley from the confines of our urban podcasting studio, where they chat with Claire, Aaron and Katie on the exciting YGK Emerging Musician showcase at The Isabel Bader Centre, to the rural outskirts of Kingston for live interviews from the annual Back to the Farm Beer & Music Festival at the Mackinnon Brothers brewery. There, they discuss the festival experience with local singer/songwriter, Megan Hamilton, along with a few "bruvs" from The Wilderness, and catch up with Chris Koster on life on the road with Kingston's The Glorious Sons. Hosts: Johnny San john@kingstonlive.ca Riley Jabour riley@kingstonlive.ca Links: YGK Emerging Musician Competition: https://www.queensu.ca/theisabel/content/ygk-emerging-musician-competition-showcase-concert Mackinnon Brothers Brewing Co.: https://www.mackinnonbrewing.com/ The Glorious Sons: http://www.theglorioussons.com Grand OnStage: https://www.kingstongrand.ca/about/resident-companies/grand-onstage Photo credit: Jamstone Productions Feedback: Your suggestions, ideas and criticisms are important and encouraged. Please let us know what you think by commenting here, or by email at podcast@kingstonlive.ca

In our jam-packed August episode, Johnny and Riley catch up with Kingston's rising alt-rock stars, Kasador, about touring life and their forthcoming album "Brood and Bloom." Then, they delve into Kingston's jazz scene with Selina Chiarelli, host of the popular Firebird Sessions, a weekly summer showcase of local female jazz musicians at Musiikki Café. And Jayson Duggan, Performing Arts Manager for the City of Kingston's Cultural Services previews the new Grand OnStage season of amazing performances by incredible, world-class artists set to hit The Grand Theatre through to May 2020. Hosts: Johnny San john@kingstonlive.ca Riley Jabour riley@kingstonlive.ca Links: Kasador: http://kasadorband.com Grand OnStage: https://www.kingstongrand.ca/about/resident-companies/grand-onstage Firebird Sessions: https://www.facebook.com/FirebirdSessions/ Kingston Live Music Listings: www.kingstonlive.ca Kingston Events, Accommodations & More: www.visitkingston.ca Feedback: Your suggestions, ideas and criticisms are important and encouraged. Please let us know what you think by commenting here, or by email at podcast@kingstonlive.ca

Johnny and Riley debrief on the YGK Craft Beer Fest before diving into discussion with Nadia and Ben from Deux Trois about their 2018 debut, Health, before premiering their brand new song, "Good News," from their much-anticipated sophomore album due out later this year. They also chat with Terry Snider of The Joe Chithalen Memorial Musical Instrument Lending Library (a.k.a. Joe's M.I.L.L.) and Chris Morris of Homegrown Live, about the joys and challenges of both starting and running the world's first organization of its kind for over 17 years. Hosts: Johnny San john@kingstonlive.ca Riley Jabour riley@kingstonlive.ca Links: Deux Trois: https://deuxtrois.bandcamp.com Joe's M.I.L.L.: http://joesmill.org Kingston Live Music Listings: www.kingstonlive.ca Kingston Events, Accommodations & More: www.visitkingston.ca Feedback: Your suggestions, ideas and criticisms are important and encouraged. Please let us know what you think by commenting here, or by email at podcast@kingstonlive.ca

This month on the Kingston Live podcast, Riley and Johnny explore the harder side of the the limestone city's music scene. They're joined in-studio by Mike Brown, one half of the heavy-hitting duo, Days of Thieves, and by Tara Pelow and Patrick Marshall from hard rocking power trio, Hallowood, who share a smokin' track from their brand new EP. From hard rock to hard work, the illustrious Miss Emily Fennell drops in to talk about life as a career musician in Kingston, and her new philanthropic initiative, MIKES: Music Industry Kingston Emergency Support. Hosts: Johnny San john@kingstonlive.ca Riley Jabour riley@kingstonlive.ca Links: Days of Thieves: https://daysofthieves.com Hallowood: http://hallowoodband.com Miss Emily: http://themissemily.com Kingston Live Music Listings: www.kingstonlive.ca Kingston Events, Accommodations & More: www.visitkingston.ca Feedback: Your suggestions, ideas and criticisms are important and encouraged. Please let us know what you think by commenting here, or by email at podcast@kingstonlive.ca

There’s so many great summer music festivals in Kingston that it’s nearly impossible to take them all in. So, we’ve created a special edition of the Kingston Live podcast as your audible guide to as many of Kingston’s 2019 summer music festivals as we could jam into one episode! Hosts John and Riley talk to the organizers behind Kingston’s hottest summer music festivals, who share all the exciting details on the plans and performances for the 2019 season, including a sneak preview of the sold-out Rockin’ the Big House concert in the historic Kingston Penitentiary. Hosts: Johnny San john@kingstonlive.ca Riley Jabour riley@kingstonlive.ca Links: YGK Craft Beer Fest https://www.forthenry.com/events/beerfest/ Skeleton Park Arts Festival http://skeletonparkartsfest.ca Kingston Buskers Rendezvous https://www.downtownkingston.ca/events/2019/kingston-buskers-rendezvous Wolfe Island Music Festival https://www.wolfeislandmusicfestival.com Back to the Farm Beer & Music Festival https://www.mackinnonbrewing.com/festival/ Limestone City Blues Festival https://www.downtownkingston.ca/events/2019/limestone-city-blues-festival Rockin' the Big House https://www.unitedwaykfla.ca/rockin-the-big-house/ Kingston Live Music Listings www.kingstonlive.ca Kingston Events, Accommodations & More www.visitkingston.ca Feedback: Your suggestions, ideas and criticisms are important and encouraged. Please let us know what you think by commenting here, or by email at podcast@kingstonlive.ca

Fresh from the recording studio, rising indie rock stars, Oakridge Ave., hit the couch to chat with John and Riley about their forthcoming record and new single, and what it's like working with legendary producer, Ian Blurton. Riley catches up with Ron Hawkins from Lowest of the Low about the band's new album and why they keep coming back to play Kingston. Then, Tanya and Céline from Velours Sessions – a content creation firm exclusively for musicians – share their secrets and stories working with bands and artists to elevate their image, and propel their success. Hosts: Johnny San john@kingstonlive.ca Riley Jabour riley@kingstonlive.ca Links: Oakridge Ave.: http://www.oakridgeave.com/ Lowest of the Low: https://lowestofthelow.com Velours Sessions: https://www.facebook.com/VeloursSessions/ Kingston Live Music Listings: http://www.kingstonlive.ca Kingston Events, Accommodations & More: http://www.visitkingston.ca Feedback: Your suggestions, ideas and criticisms are important and encouraged. Please let us know what you think by commenting here, or by email at podcast@kingstonlive.ca

The Vinyl Episode! In celebration of April's annual Record Store Day, John and Riley round up Kingston's most reputable record pedlars for a roundtable talk on all things vinyl. They also pay a visit to Brian's Record Option and talk to renowned owner, Brian Lipsin, about the disastrous flood that forced his store's closure, and the much anticipated reopening of his beloved shop in Kingston's live music hub. Fresh from his tour to and from western Canada by train, the genre-defying singer/songwriter, Bon Evans, shares his travel tales and his live performances to Via Rail passengers – and a brilliant original song too. Hosts: Johnny San john@kingstonlive.ca Riley Jabour riley@kingstonlive.ca Links: Bon Evans: https://www.facebook.com/bonevansmusic/ Record Store Day Canada: http://recordstoredaycanada.ca Brian's Record Option: https://www.facebook.com/briansrecordoption/ Now & Then Music & Movies: http://nowandthenmusicandmovies.com Something Else Records: https://www.facebook.com/somethingelserecordskingston Kingston Live Music Listings www.kingstonlive.ca Kingston Events, Accommodations & More www.visitkingston.ca Feedback: Your suggestions, ideas and criticisms are important and encouraged. Please let us know what you think by commenting here, or by email at podcast@kingstonlive.ca