Podcast appearances and mentions of noel webb

"Always having an open door to the success of other people - that's what Andy and Josh do in Canada...it's so beautiful". — Noel WebbThe longest serving drummer of Skydiggers, Noel Webb is celebrating 20 years with the band, and now considers them "family". He says playing with the band is like "having dinner together". Born in Birmingham, England, Noel's attraction to the drums started at a very early age, when he would run in the back yard wielding a stick, banging on random (inanimate) objects, and keeping time with the radio hits of the day. When real drum sticks arrived as a gift from a brother, an obsession was hatched. Noel's passion for percussion led him to a degree in Orchestral Composition from Laurier University.Despite his considerable achievements in education, and remarkable accomplishments in the business world, Noel remains grateful for the life lessons that says he continues to learn from his “boss” Andy. He believes strongly in "serving the art” as the songs develop and change with the evolution of the band. When asked what he's learned in his 20 years with the band, the answer is "lead with love". Cheers to that.Available now: Listen to "Dreams and Second Chances" (single)Watch the lyric video for "Snow Blind"Music in this episode:"Dreams and Second Chances" - Skydiggers (Single, 2025)"Broken Year" - Skydiggers (Dreams and Second Chances, May 9, 2025)"One Maybe Two Maybe" - Skydiggers (Dreams and Second Chances, May 9, 2025)"Je T'aime Toujours, Mon Amour" - Skydiggers (Bide Your Time, 2023)Stream, download, and follow SkydiggersEmployee of the Myth is brought to you by Skydiggers ProductionsFeaturing: Andy Maize and Josh FinlaysonProducer & co-host: Joel StewartHost and Editor: Jane Gowan (Music Buddy)Audio Engineer: Tim Vesely

In this special episode, you'll hear from all the current members of this beloved Canadian roots rock ensemble. In order of appearance, Andy Maize, Jessy Bell Smith, Noel Webb, Josh Finlayson, Derrick Brady, Aaron Comeau and Michael Johnston offer thoughts, highlights, and fond remembrances of the annual Skydiggers Christmas Show - a much-celebrated seasonal highlight in Toronto, Ontario. The tradition continues! - the next Skydiggers' Christmas show is Saturday, Dec 21, 2024 at The Danforth Music Hall. Tickets available here.This episode was recorded in October, 2024 at The Tragically Hip's Bathouse Studio, during the Skydiggers' recording session for their next studio album.Songs used in this episode:“Good King Wenceslas” (Trad.) - Skydiggers, Angels (2014)“Barbara Allan” (Trad.) - A Christmas Carol, 1951“Christmas in Prison” (John Prine) - Skydiggers, Angels (2014)“The Holly and the Ivy” (Trad.) - Skydiggers, Angels (2014)“2000 Miles” (Chrissie Hynde) - Skydiggers, Angels (2014)“Remember Me” (Finlayson/Maize) - Skydiggers, Angels (2014)“Church Bells Ringing (Christmas in the City)” (Charlie Angus) - Skydiggers, Angels (2014)“Fairytale of New York” (Finer/MacGowan) - performed by Jim Cuddy and Skydiggers at the Skydiggers' Xmas show (Danforth Music Hall, 2023). Filmed and posted on Youtube by ShakyShorty. “Start Again” (Norman Blake) - Teenage Fanclub (Songs from Northern Britain, 1997)And if you're looking for more seasonal fun, check out Andy Maize's priceless "Santa Claus Parade" story in Episode 11!Stream, download, and follow SkydiggersEmployee of the Myth is brought to you by Skydiggers ProductionsFeaturing: Andy Maize and Josh FinlaysonProducer & co-host: Joel StewartHost and Editor: Jane Gowan (Music Buddy)Audio Engineer: Tim Vesely

Noel Webb is co-founder and CEO of Karen HR (Your Cognitive Recruiting Assistant). A veteran of business development and out-of-the-box thinking, Noel has been a leader in his roles over the years for several companies, including Bam Digital, SpeakFeel and Agnition. During his career as a technology leader, Noel has developed a passion for products and innovations and has been the driving force behind products such as: OOLYO, Tech & Design and TeamHQ. In addition, Noel has been a strategic advisor for high profile clients such as Torstar Digital, Syngenta, Toyota and Modis and helped them to build a product driven approach to business. As a man of many talents, Noel can also be found crafting music with a legendary and iconic Canadian band, Skydiggers, crafting interesting and eclectic brews and charcuterie, and spending time with friends and family.

With the rise of Artificial Intelligence comes the idea that we as HR and talent professionals can leverage this technology to streamline our processes. Noel, Co-Founder of Karen, Director of Product Innovation at Innosphere talks with host Bill Banham about cognitive recruiting and his upcoming talk at DisruptHR Toronto on achieving true AI.

CEO of Ocean Butterflies, Billy Koh, will be on ExpandMusic with Noel Webb Wednesday, April 23rd at 8: 00pm PST.  Known as one of the most creative and significant power brokers in the Chinese and Singapore music scene, Billy Koh received The China National Music Award, the Meritorious Award, and Wings of Excellence Award by COMPASS (Composers and Authors Society of Singapore).  He has produced major world stars, including JJ Lin, Kit Chan, DON, and influenced the C-Pop melding with music styles from around the world.  Ocean Butterflies owns Touch Music Publishing which supplies music for China and surrounding Asian film and television markets. Billy will speak about the business arena and contractual relationships in China, as well as the Chinese music scene that continues to grow and join the world.  In keeping with the purpose of ExpandMusic with Noel Webb, for the coming weeks, Noel will expose you to a wide variety of folks in the music industry, including music supervisors, editors, and composers of film trailer music.  Listen on ExpandMusic with Noel Webb

CEO of Ocean Butterflies, Billy Koh, will be on ExpandMusic with Noel Webb Wednesday, April 23rd at 8: 00pm PST.  Known as one of the most creative and significant power brokers in the Chinese and Singapore music scene, Billy Koh received The China National Music Award, the Meritorious Award, and Wings of Excellence Award by COMPASS (Composers and Authors Society of Singapore).  He has produced major world stars, including JJ Lin, Kit Chan, DON, and influenced the C-Pop melding with music styles from around the world.  Ocean Butterflies owns Touch Music Publishing which supplies music for China and surrounding Asian film and television markets. Billy will speak about the business arena and contractual relationships in China, as well as the Chinese music scene that continues to grow and join the world.  In keeping with the purpose of ExpandMusic with Noel Webb, for the coming weeks, Noel will expose you to a wide variety of folks in the music industry, including music supervisors, editors, and composers of film trailer music.  Listen on ExpandMusic with Noel Webb

Dan Korobkin, co-founder and VP of Sales and Business Development for SourceAudio will be interviewed on ExpandMusic with Noel Webb Wednesday, January 22nd, at 8:00pm PST.  SourceAudio is a cloud-based sync-licensing platform for music publishers and administrators to manage, search, distribute, and monetize their audio assets. It also works as a networking site for people interested in purchasing or selling licenses. The site takes licensing & distributing music to a groundbreaking level, allowing music publishers, musicians, and labels to host and deliver their music to a network of advertising agencies, broadcast networks, production companies, movie studios, and radio broadcasters all over the world, hosting over 600 music catalogs, 3,400 music labels and 5 million tracks for license on one cloud-based platform.  As a 17 yr veteran of post-productoin marketing,  Dan Korobkin has worked in almost all facets of the post-production arena while always staying close to his primary idiom of music production and licensing.   In keeping with the purpose of ExpandMusic with Noel Webb, for the coming weeks, Noel will expose you to a wide variety of folks in the music industry, including music supervisors, editors, and composers of film trailer music.  Call in during the show at 646-378-0677 and listen on ExpandMusic with Noel Webb

Dan Korobkin, co-founder and VP of Sales and Business Development for SourceAudio will be interviewed on ExpandMusic with Noel Webb Wednesday, January 22nd, at 8:00pm PST.  SourceAudio is a cloud-based sync-licensing platform for music publishers and administrators to manage, search, distribute, and monetize their audio assets. It also works as a networking site for people interested in purchasing or selling licenses. The site takes licensing & distributing music to a groundbreaking level, allowing music publishers, musicians, and labels to host and deliver their music to a network of advertising agencies, broadcast networks, production companies, movie studios, and radio broadcasters all over the world, hosting over 600 music catalogs, 3,400 music labels and 5 million tracks for license on one cloud-based platform.  As a 17 yr veteran of post-productoin marketing,  Dan Korobkin has worked in almost all facets of the post-production arena while always staying close to his primary idiom of music production and licensing.   In keeping with the purpose of ExpandMusic with Noel Webb, for the coming weeks, Noel will expose you to a wide variety of folks in the music industry, including music supervisors, editors, and composers of film trailer music.  Call in during the show at 646-378-0677 and listen on ExpandMusic with Noel Webb

Producer, songwriter, and musician P-Jay will be interviewed on ExpandMusic with Noel Webb Wednesday, November 27th at 8:00pm PST.P-Jay is an explosive artist from Switzerland, making his mark around the world with his eclectic, wide range of styles and productions.  His latest songs are being released on Red Lab Records with reviews already coming in.  In keeping with the purpose of ExpandMusic with Noel Webb, for the coming weeks, Noel will expose you to a wide variety of songs and instrumentals.  Listen on ExpandMusic with Noel Webb. 

Producer, songwriter, and musician P-Jay will be interviewed on ExpandMusic with Noel Webb Wednesday, November 27th at 8:00pm PST.P-Jay is an explosive artist from Switzerland, making his mark around the world with his eclectic, wide range of styles and productions.  His latest songs are being released on Red Lab Records with reviews already coming in.  In keeping with the purpose of ExpandMusic with Noel Webb, for the coming weeks, Noel will expose you to a wide variety of songs and instrumentals.  Listen on ExpandMusic with Noel Webb. 

Producer, songwriter, and musician P-Jay will be interviewed on ExpandMusic with Noel Webb Wednesday, November 20th at 8:00pm PST.P-Jay is an explosive artist from Switzerland, making his mark around the world with his eclectic, wide range of styles and productions.  His latest songs are being released on Red Lab Records with reviews already coming in.  In keeping with the purpose of ExpandMusic with Noel Webb, for the coming weeks, Noel will expose you to a wide variety of songs and instrumentals.  Listen on ExpandMusic with Noel Webb. 

Producer, songwriter, and musician P-Jay will be interviewed on ExpandMusic with Noel Webb Wednesday, November 20th at 8:00pm PST.P-Jay is an explosive artist from Switzerland, making his mark around the world with his eclectic, wide range of styles and productions.  His latest songs are being released on Red Lab Records with reviews already coming in.  In keeping with the purpose of ExpandMusic with Noel Webb, for the coming weeks, Noel will expose you to a wide variety of songs and instrumentals.  Listen on ExpandMusic with Noel Webb. 

Jazz and smooth jazz artist Marion Meadows will have his interview repeated on ExpandMusic with Noel Webb Wednesday, November 13 at 8:00pm PST.  Marion has been played on terrestrial radio and now internet radio for many, many years along with a small group of smooth jazz players. Broadcast Architecture suggested him in most rotations around the country when smooth jazz stations were so popular.  Marion has kept his prolific creativity and popularity going with hundreds of concerts to a satisfied crowd.  In keeping with the purpose of ExpandMusic with Noel Webb, for the coming weeks, Noel will expose you to a wide variety of songs and instrumentals.  Listen on ExpandMusic with Noel Webb. 

Jazz and smooth jazz artist Marion Meadows will have his interview repeated on ExpandMusic with Noel Webb Wednesday, November 13 at 8:00pm PST.  Marion has been played on terrestrial radio and now internet radio for many, many years along with a small group of smooth jazz players. Broadcast Architecture suggested him in most rotations around the country when smooth jazz stations were so popular.  Marion has kept his prolific creativity and popularity going with hundreds of concerts to a satisfied crowd.  In keeping with the purpose of ExpandMusic with Noel Webb, for the coming weeks, Noel will expose you to a wide variety of songs and instrumentals.  Listen on ExpandMusic with Noel Webb. 

Meet Joel Gaines. Listening to Joel's music is like tasting Gumbo for the very first time. There are so many delicious flavors happening all at once! A quarter cup of World music, blended with a pinch of Rock and a dash of Pop, and all held together with the main seasoning of Contemporary Jazz! The Japanese have a word that perfectly describes Joel's music and style. The word is Oishii, which means, "Delicious!" The keyboard virtuosity of Joel Gaines will quickly become evident, but what will come as a most pleasant surprise is the fact that Joel also has a warm and inviting vocal style, often compared to that of vocalist like Al Jarreau and Bobby McFerrin. Yes, Joel has toured around the world, accompanying musical giants such as Gladys Knight, Anita Baker, Ronnie Laws, Barry White, Chaka Khan, Donna Summer, Tony Orlando and Dawn, Melba Moore, The Platters, Sister Sledge, Bobby Vinton, The Temptations, Jean Carn, Billy Paul, Vesta Williams, Ali Woodson (former lead vocalist of The Temptations), Michael Wycoff, The Coasters, Cheryl Lynn has not surprisingly enjoyed working in the fields of Blues and Gospel, playing with the legendary Lowell Fulson, and the inspirational and dynamic Winans. And he currently plays keyboards for the legendary group known as The Jazz Crusaders but has made his rounds with world class jazz and smooth jazz artists such as Kenny G, Rick Braun, Brian Culberson, The Crusaders, Ronnie Laws, Jon Lucien, Bob Mamet, Eric Marienthal, Bryan Savage, Bennie Golson, Tootie Heath, Clifford Jordon, Bennie Maupin, Alphonse Mouson, Flora Purim, Karen Briggs, Eric Darius, and famed Jazz violinist, Noel Webb.    

Noel has a soulful urban expression, creating one of the most cutting edge, urban contemporary sounds; a combination of sexy electric violin over urban and hip hop grooves.

As a solo artist, Art has performed and/or co-headlined shows with Chuck Loeb, Marion Meadows, Roy Ayres, Everette Harp, Bob Baldwin, Randy Scott, Noel Webb, Najee, Michael Henderson, Jean Carne, Cuba Gooding & The Main Ingredient, and a host of others. Art will talk about his current project Seasons and his work with the Ms. Society and Progressive Horizons organizations.