Toque Talk

On this episode of Toque Talk we premiere a new video recorded in August, 2021 at the Edmonton Rock Fest! The legendary Darby Mills joined Toque on stage for a memorable version of her classic, Don't It Make Ya Feel Like Dancing.If you'd like to watch the video version of this episode as it streamed live to the internet, click on the YouTube link below...https://youtu.be/kvRekK5pAlM

He almost stole the show on the last episode of Toque Talk with Theo Goutzinakis. Now he joins us in person today on Toque Talk. We welcome Steven Fairweather bassist for Gob and Theo and the Thugs! He's also a radio host and a photographer. We're looking forward to his stories.If you'd like to watch the video version of this episode as it streamed live to the internet, click on the YouTube link below...https://youtu.be/lr41wRrDTTgSteven's Websitehttps://www.stevenfairweather.com/

Today on TOQUE Talk Tuesday At Two we welcome our special guest Theo Goutzinakis from legendary Canadian punk band GOB! This is gonna be fun!If you'd like to watch the video version of this episode as it streamed live to the internet, click on the YouTube link below...https://youtu.be/cq4X-qNC3i0Theo's Instagram

On this episode of Toque Talk we are excited to have guitarist, Kevin "California" Fyhn of the Queen City Kids. We were very influenced by QCK growing up and can't wait to hear his stories!If you'd like to watch the video version of this episode as it streamed live to the internet, click on the YouTube link below...https://youtu.be/vXrzNKPtadg

On this episode of Toque Talk we're stoked to have Derek Frank as our guest. He's played with Shania, Gwen Stefani, Air Supply and guested on The Kelly Clarkson Show! Today is his birthday, so show him some birthday love by tuning in.If you'd like to watch the video version of this episode as it streamed live to the internet, click on the YouTube link below...https://youtu.be/iJhKumjcbGQDerek's website

We're long overdue for this one kids...On Toque Talk today we welcome one of rock's greatest voices and front man for Coney Hatch. Carl's story is one you won't forget...Coney Hatch, April Wine, The Guess Who and recovery from a terrible car accident in Australia that took one of his eyes and in a coma for 10 days.If you'd like to watch the video version of this episode as it streamed live to the internet, click on the YouTube link below...https://youtu.be/Tns0nT2qrHUCarl's Website

TOQUE talk Tuesday At Two welcomes our very special guest, Joe Dandeneau from THEORY Of A Deadman. We talked to singer Tyler Connolly a while ago now it's time to give the drummer some! Little known fact is that Joe replaced Brent Fitz in THEORY. Gonna be fun to hang with a Winnipeg boy!If you'd like to watch the video version of this episode as it streamed live to the internet, click on the YouTube link below...https://youtu.be/GL6rEcbjGpQTheory Website

Today on Toque Talk we welcome Alanis Morissette guitarist, Jason Orme. He has also played with Kelly Clarkson, Natasha Bedingfield, Michelle Branch and Sarah McLachlan to name a few.If you'd like to watch the video version of this episode as it streamed live to the internet, click on the YouTube link below...https://youtu.be/ndl_dgfY5P0Jason's Facebook

On this episode of Toque Talk we welcome Rob Preuss! Rob played keys with The Spoons, Honeymoon Suite and now on Broadway shows in NYC ( Mama Mia). If you'd like to watch the video version of this episode as it streamed live to the internet, click on the YouTube link below...https://youtu.be/hfOz_piFRwYRob's Facebook

On this episode we welcome Sean Kelly to Toque Talk. He has played with Lee Aaron, Coney Hatch, Nelly Furtado and his own band Crash Kelly. He's also collaborate with the likes of Gilby Clarke, Rudy Sarzo andRough Trade. He loves his Canadian rock as much as we do. Gonna be a great show as we pick our favorite Canadian rock guitar solos and guitarists.If you'd like to watch the video version of this episode as it streamed live to the internet, click on the YouTube link below...https://youtu.be/ZmBen9z75gYSean's book Metal on Ice book websiteSean's Facebook

On this episode we celebrate the release of our new single "UP TO YOU" and premiere the official video for it.If you'd like to watch the video version of this episode as it streamed live to the internet, click on the YouTube link below...https://youtu.be/AsoavqBb6_YUp To You video on YouTube

On this episode we welcome guitarist and producer, Dave Baksh from Sum 41 and his own project, Brown Brigade!If you'd like to watch the video version of this episode as it streamed live to the internet, click on the YouTube link below...https://youtu.be/OzX8RsqkxmEDave's Facebook

On this episode we welcome Darren James Smith of Harem Scarem fame and currently lead singer for Jake E Lee's Red Dragon Cartel. Gonna be a fun one!If you'd like to watch the video version of this episode as it streamed live to the internet, click on the YouTube link below...https://youtu.be/EnspGMQV_UEDarren's Facebook

On this episode of Toque Talk we welcome, frontman, Tyler Connolly from Theory of a Deadman (aka Theory)If you'd like to watch the video version of this episode as it streamed live to the internet, click on the YouTube link below...https://youtu.be/5eiNfeB5oRATheory Website

On  this episode of Toque Talk we're proud to welcome Shane Connery Volk, front man for One Bad Son. He's a talented artist both in music and the visual arts and we chat about everything from opening for the Rolling Stones to creating for comic books!If you'd like to watch the video version of this episode as it streamed live to the internet, click on the YouTube link below...https://youtu.be/Ya_edfZWaX0Shane's Website

On this episode we are live together at Cory's studio and we announce the upcoming release of our new single and video "Up To You" for August 2021. As well, we sing some songs and chat with the audience.If you'd like to watch the video version of this episode as it streamed live to the internet, click on the YouTube link below...https://youtu.be/GhZXbqYIVJc

On this episode of Toque Talk we were stoked to chat with cousins Christy Oxborrow and Lauren Ash. They have a kick ass podcast called True Crime and Cocktails. They're a couple of cool Canadian women, givin'r. Lauren lives in LA and you may have seen her on the hit sitcom Superstore. Christy is a cyber sleuth from Cory's hometown of Moose Jaw.If you'd like to watch the video version of this episode as it streamed live to the internet, click on the YouTube link below...https://youtu.be/NJzu0Uhnl2MTrue Crime and Cocktails podcast

On this episode we chat with Saskatchewan's Donny Parenteau, an awarding winning fiddler and artist. Donny spent over a decade with country superstar Neal McCoy. We watch his video he made of his Streetheart remake, Snow White which includes the late Kenny Shields. You have to check out the video on YouTube.If you'd like to watch the video version of this episode as it streamed live to the internet, click on the YouTube link below...https://youtu.be/ZS282IUuw3gDonny's Website

On this episode of Toque Talk we chat with the front man and guitarist of The Spoons, Gordon Deppe!If you'd like to watch the video version of this episode as it streamed live to the internet, click on the YouTube link below...https://youtu.be/AT5ae5pyCZcGordon's Facebook

On This episode of Toque Talk, we had the privilege of chatting with Frank Ludwig, keyboard and vocalist for Trooper. Frank sang and wrote the hits, Round Round We Go and Moment That It Takes. We're stoked to hear his stories and what he's been doing lately.If you'd like to watch the video version of this episode as it streamed live to the internet, click on the YouTube link below...Frank's Website

On this episode of Toque Talk we have Ken Tizzard of The Watchmen / Thornley and Mike Turner of Our Lady Peace chatting about what they've been working on and their amazing history in their respective bands.If you'd like to watch the video version of this episode as it streamed live to the internet, click on the YouTube link below...https://youtu.be/BILFNJJp7sMKen Tizzard's WebsiteMike Turner's Facebook

On this episode we chat with Rafael Moreira. He's an extraordinary guitar player, producer and singer from Brazil who's played with Pink, Paul Stanley, Steven Tyler, Tommy Lee and Christina Aguilera to name a few, and he was the featured guitarist on Rock Star INXS, Rockstar Super Nova, The Voice and American Idol. He's got a cool band, Magnetico, and an amazing solo project.If you'd like to watch the video version of this episode as it streamed live to the internet, click on the YouTube link below...https://youtu.be/UdCrr6ZymJURafa's website

On this episode we chat with producer, songwriter Brian Howes. He wrote Hinder's "Lips Of An Angel" and produced giants like Nickelback, Hedley, Skillet and Hinder.If you'd like to watch the video version of this episode as it streamed live to the internet, click on the YouTube link below...https://youtu.be/BmM7PuyA9EsBrian's Facebook

On this episode we chat with front man, Nick Walsh, of Slik Toxik, Moxy and Famous Underground. It was a super fun show with some really great stories about rock star stuff like crashing limos!If you'd like to watch the video version of this episode as it streamed live to the internet, click on the YouTube link below...https://youtu.be/lQQd-_2wR4INick's Facebook

On this episode we have mix engineer and producer extraordinaire, Nigel Green! Nigel has a very, very long list of huge credits to his name including, Def Leppard, Bryan Adams, Iron Maiden, The Scorpions, Ronnie James Dio, Billy Ocean, DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince and Britney Spears. We chatted about the making of Def Leppard's, Hysteria and the scene in London during the 70s and 80s.If you'd like to watch the video version of this episode as it streamed live to the internet, click on the YouTube link below...https://youtu.be/3QdS66hQx5YCheck out his article on the making of Hysteria here.

On this episode of Toque Talk we chat with guitarist, producer, songwriter for Billy Talent, Mr. Ian D'sa.If you'd like to watch the video version of this episode as it streamed live to the internet, click on the YouTube link below...https://youtu.be/TPBaUW-3DEEBilly Talent Website

We celebrate our 1 year anniversary with a whole bunch of guests and play a round of Jeopardy with 4 of them.Jann Arden Bif NakedDarby MillsHolly WoodsMike RenoFreddy CurciJeff NeillJohn DonnellyPat StewardAl HarlowDanko JonesPete ThornBarry ConnorsIf you'd like to watch the video version of this episode as it streamed live to the internet, click on the YouTube link below...https://youtu.be/WFKazy3OWMo

On this episode Rich Beddoe drummer for Saint Asonia / Finger Eleven joins us to talk about his career and his recovery from substance addiction. Great episode with a great guy!If you'd like to watch the video version of this episode as it streamed live to the internet, click on the YouTube link below...https://youtu.be/UYCBsghLkwIRich Beddoe Facebook

On this episode we chat with guest Gordie Johnson of Big Sugar. We talk about life in Texas, his career and Tube Tops!If you'd like to watch the video version of this episode as it streamed live to the internet, click on the YouTube link below...https://youtu.be/HzUF8BG12cIBig Sugar Website

On this episode of Toque Talk, we have a super entertaining chat with front man extra-ordinaire Shaun Verreault of Wide Mouth Mason. Listen to Shaun's stories of feeling Mick Jagger's breath on his face and his experience opening for ACDC when the audience was expecting Slash.If you'd like to watch the video version of this episode as it streamed live to the internet, click on the YouTube link below...https://youtu.be/wXSVomyrkCoWide Mouth Mason Website

On this episode, we chat with Marc LaFrance. You may not have heard of him but you definitely heard him. As well as playing drums for Randy Bachman / Bachman Turner he's had an incredible career as the go to guy when you need killer background vocals on you tracks. He's sang on Motley Crue, Scorpions, Glass Tiger, Loverboy, Black Veil Brides, Cher, David Lee Roth and Carly Simon to name a few.If you'd like to watch the video version of this episode as it streamed live to the internet, click on the YouTube link below...https://youtu.be/JN3aU0n3zPIMarc's Website

Toquers and Toquettes, we're stoked to bring you this Toque Talk chat with none other than Bill Henderson of the band Chilliwack! We had an amazing talk with one of our biggest heroes. If you'd like to watch the video version of this episode as it streamed live to the internet, click on the YouTube link below...https://youtu.be/EU2SM6EWZwcChilliwack Website

On this episode of Toque Talk... Mr Arnold Lanni! Arnold was a member of Sheriff and wrote our latest single, When I'm With You. He then went on to front Frozen Ghost and became a big time record producer (Finger 11, Our Lady Peace, King's X).If you'd like to watch the video version of this episode as it streamed live to the internet, click on the YouTube link below...https://youtu.be/Q01E3bbRX3gArnold's Website

On this episode of Toque Talk, Jay Semko of the Northern Pikes. From Cory and Todd's home province of Saskatchewan, The Northern Pikes were an 80s and 90s hit factory. We loved chatting with Jay and hope you enjoy this episode.If you'd like to watch the video version of this episode as it streamed live to the internet, click on the YouTube link below...https://youtu.be/1YzPN1Qq3n8Northern Pikes Website

Who wants to dance?! Well...you can dance...you can dance! On this episode, our guest on Toque Talk Tuesday at Two is Ivan Doroschuk of Men Without Hats. Don't miss our chat with him.If you'd like to watch the video version of this episode as it streamed live to the internet, click on the YouTube link below...https://youtu.be/RNeKkF628E8Men Without Hats Website

On this episode of Toque Talk, Finger Eleven guitarist James Black. We loved talking to him about his long and successful career with Finger Eleven and his awesome country music project Blackie Jackett Jr.If you'd like to watch the video version of this episode as it streamed live to the internet, click on the YouTube link below...https://youtu.be/heYbvaUcYsYFinger 11 Facebookblackiejackettjr.com/

On this episode of Toque Talk..... Jean-Marc Pisapia of "The Box". He was an early member of Men Without Hats, a founding member of The Box, an artist and a video director.If you'd like to watch the video version of this episode as it streamed live to the internet, click on the YouTube link below...https://youtu.be/3NRgAWoAMXcWebsite

On this episode of Toque Talk.... Greg Godovitz from the band Goddo!If you'd like to watch the video version of this episode as it streamed live to the internet, click on the YouTube link below...https://youtu.be/SnPDqHOxey0Greg's Website

On This episode of Toque Talk we welcome Keith Scott, guitarist for Bryan Adams and Jann Arden! Everyone knows what a legend this guy is and we're so excited to chat with him.If you'd like to watch the video version of this episode as it streamed live to the internet, click on the YouTube link below...https://youtu.be/lRo5LL5op-A

On this episode we close out 2020 with a recap! We were joined by our manager Lyle Chausse and our Front Of House Technician, Andrew White.If you'd like to watch the video version of this episode as it streamed live to the internet, click on the YouTube link below...https://youtu.be/iAYvfW_QeVEToque Website

On this episode of Toque Talk, guitarist Phil X! Join us as we chat about his career from Frozen Ghost to Triumph to his current gigs with Bon Jovi and his band Phil X and The Drills. If you'd like to watch the video version of this episode as it streamed live to the internet, click on the YouTube link below...https://youtu.be/EMq7UHjp71APhil's Website

On this episode of Toque Talk we welcome Ray Coburn, keyboardist and songwriter! Ray was a member of Honeymoon Suite and wrote the song "Feel It Again". He's toured with Kim Mitchell and most recently Roger Hodgson of Supertramp.If you'd like to watch the video version of this episode as it streamed live to the internet, click on the YouTube link below...https://youtu.be/Cy_l8amEcN4Ray's Website

Guess Who is on Toque Talk this episode! Dec 8th 2020 we welcomed Derek Sharp of The Guess Who as our special guest. Derek is an amazing songwriter, vocalist, guitarist, producer, and well rounded musician and we loved hearing his stories.If you'd like to watch the video version of this episode as it streamed live to the internet, click on the YouTube link below...https://youtu.be/yNU3lVlAv58www.theguesswho.com

On this episode, we have legendary vocalist Freddy Curci!Freddy was the frontman of the band, Sheriff, back in the 80s as well as supergroup, Alias.And in case you didn't see, we released our version of Sheriff's "When I'm With You" on the same day. It was fun to speak with the man who sang the longest held vocal note (19.3 seconds) in the Guinness Book Of World Records. Wow!If you'd like to watch the video version of this episode as it streamed live to the internet, click on the YouTube link below...https://youtu.be/Q0JEw9-GnVEOur version of When I'm With You on YouTube

Toquers and Toquettes!! This episode we're excited to have the legendary Nick Gilder on Toque Talk. With songs like "Hot Child In The City" and Roxy Roller he's part of Canada's rock n roll royalty.If you'd like to watch the video version of this episode as it streamed live to the internet, click on the YouTube link below...https://youtu.be/Kq_0bVEvK5kNick Gilder Website

Toquers!! On this episode, we finally chat with one of the most influential synth wizards in Prog Rock. Toque Talk welcomes Jim Gilmour from the legendary band Saga.If you'd like to watch the video version of this episode as it streamed live to the internet, click on the YouTube link below...https://youtu.be/hk4ppuq3R3ISaga Facebook

On this episode we welcome our special guest, Toshi Yanagi!  Toshi has played with some amazing artists throughout his career including James Brown, Jackson Brown, Taylor Dayne, Tony Braxton, Colin Hay, Men at Work, David Lee Roth, Eikichi Yazawa, and is the current guitarist on Jimmy Kimmel Live! If you'd like to watch the video version of this episode as it streamed live to the internet, click on the YouTube link below...https://youtu.be/k5_eibsoWW4Toshi's Facebook

On this episode we welcome the extraordinarily talented solo artist, Rhonda Smith! Oh yeah, this Canadian native has also played Bass guitar for some artists you may have heard of…. Like Prince, Beyonce, Chaka Khan, Lee Ritenour, Sheila E, and Jeff Beck, to name a few! Don't miss this one!!!!!If you'd like to watch the video version of this episode as it streamed live to the internet, click on the YouTube link below...https://youtu.be/v4kUmoXj04kRhonda Smith Website

On this episode we had no guest due to the schedules of Todd, Brent and Shane so Cory and Darren just checked in and chatted.If you'd like to watch the video version of this episode as it streamed live to the internet, click on the YouTube link below...https://youtu.be/Kn7qDYZ6qz8

On this episode we chat with YouTube star and Melissa Etheridge, Chris Cornell guitarist, Pete Thorn!If you'd like to watch the video version of this episode as it streamed live to the internet, click on the YouTube link below...https://youtu.be/FCcPrIvQrRoPete's YouTube channel

Greg Fraser is an awesome guitarist who played with Brighton Rock and his current band Storm Force.If you'd like to watch the video version of this episode as it streamed live to the internet, click on the YouTube link below...https://youtu.be/09P47YU6zUkStorm Force Facebook Page