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This time on the Ffffing 40s we are joined by some amazing guests, but first, we have to share our fundraiser in support of the Blind Beggar Smokehouse, we need to help this local venue keep their doors open.

We chatted with Jim Baxter, professional musician who performed his first gig back in 1983. Jim talks about how his stint taxi driving really helped him to break down the barrier between performer and audience while writing and playing music. Jim also teaches guitar, links below!

We also check in with Garrett Barbuto, who has spent a lot of time playing music, coincidentally with our first guest, Jim. Garrett is focusing on introspection and dedicating himself to music and self improvement. 

We then speak with our third musician of the show, Brandon Lorenzo, local choirboy turned country musician. Brandon’s initial experience with music came from Opera before he found his feet in country music. Brandon has some currently unreleased music which is scheduled to be released soon, Brandon is also playing a gig tomorrow night, tickets below.

Next up is Travis of Joshua’s Habit, a band since 2002, they are just coming back after a little break with some brand new music. They will also be touring two albums, just in time for the dust to settle after the pandemic.

We round out the show with Collen Middleton of Bent Roads Tavern, set to release their new album, Clear Nights, Bright Lights for which they are adding finishing touches early next year, along with a full tour.

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Garrett Barbuto: facebook

Brandon Lorenzo: facebook

Travis Pankiw - Joshua’s Habit: website | band facebook | personal facebook

Collen Middleton - Bent Roads Tavern: website | facebook

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This time on the Fffffing 40s Podcast we are joined by Drummer and founder of GEDfest, a festival setup for Gord Downie’s memory. 

We also chat to comedian Jebb Fink about all things COVID.
 

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We are back with another episode of the Fffffing 40s Podcast! 

This time we are joined by Country Music singer-songwriter, Sarah Curle. Sarah blends Soulful Country with Americana and has performed at the legendary Calgary Stampede and several events run by the Alberta Children's Hospital. We caught her on her way to tonight's live performance for a chat about her beginnings and life outside of music. 

We then introduce you all to our new Sponsor in Grant Doyle of Buckle Vodka. A great vodka for our friends in the Country World. Perfect for the cabin after a day of fishing, BBQing, festivals or the Stampede. Buckle Vodka is an Experience Spirit, designed for celebrating the Spirit of Country Life.

We close out this week's show with an interview with Krissy Feniak. Nineteen year old Krissy has already been busy making a name for herself in the world of Country Music. We chat to her as her four weeks of performing and writing comes to a close in Nashville.

Sarah Curle: reverb nation | facebook

Grant Doyle - Buckle Vodka: website

Krissy Feniak:  website

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Welcome back to the Fffffing 40s Show! This time we are joined by three more wonderful guests.

Life-long musician and producer Scott Shakell lays down his six-step guide to getting paid from broadcasting your music and shares some stories from his days working in event production.

We speak with Tayler Morgan, bassist and harmony-vocalist of Rock band Dead Levee. Self-proclaimed high-energy Rock & Roll, Dead Levee take pride in putting on a great show and playing songs that the people can groove to. You can see them live this August at the Blind Beggar right here in Calgary.

And finally we are joined by Clayton Bellamy. Clayton is a part of The Road Hammers, The Congregation and is also currently touring as part of the Legendary Life of Tom Petty, with dates across Canada,  LeAnne has tickets to his show in Calgary and you should get your tickets too. The Road Hammers new album is out August 20th and is called Back at It.

Scott Shakell: website

Dead Levee: facebook

Clayton Bellamy: congregation music | the road hammers

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This time on the Ffffing 40s Podcast we have a big announcement for you as we open up to clients with our New Bookings and Management endeavor, Fffffing 40s Management

We are also joined by Expert in Hope, Lindsay Recknell and Musician, Frank DeVille. 

Lindsay is a life coach who uses the Science of Hope to help her clients. The antithesis of traditional psychology, if you think of this being the science of decreasing sadness, well, positive psychology (the kind Lindsay works with) is centered in increasing wellness. Increasing well-being. With a little guidance, you can absolutely utilize this science to craft a better future than today, because hope without action is just a wish. 

Lindsay Recknell - Expert In Hope: website | blog & podcast | facebook | instagram | linkedin

Frank makes a second appearance on our show, he always brings years of experience in the music industry. Frank plays with The family of Funk, who are currently setting up a tour.

Frank shares some priceless advice and insight into the music industry and making it in Hollywood. He warns of dangers and situations to avoid and how putting in the work really is the only way to go.

Frank Deville - The Family of Funk: website | facebook | instagram 

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Welcome back to the Ffffing 40s Podcast! This time we are joined by some more amazing guests. We get started with a call to Finland where we speak with Mauri Dark, visual artist by day and musician by night, we learn about his craft and that despite it being 3am, he joins us in perfect daylight. 

We then speak with Rob Waite of Harlequin fame, having initially played with them from 1988 through 1994, followed by a number of subsequent appearances. We learn of what he is up to now and plans for the future. 

We close out the show with a chat with Izzy of Izzie's Caravan. The band have had a super productive few years and so is releasing one single a month for ten months before releasing the collection together in one, he also tells us of his departure from rock music and the guitar in general until he rediscovered the instrument later in life.

Mauri Dark: website | facebook | instagram | youtube

Robert Waite: facebook

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This time on the Ffffing 40s Podcast we are joined by;

Killer Karen for a catch-up as she discusses her silent auction, Author and Mental Health Ambassador Elizabeth Prost, Danielle French musician and owner of Enlightened Herb Cannabis, Ashton Blake ahead of his tour with Native Sons and Musician Andre Comeau with whom we discuss the many changes in both music and the music industry over the last 25 years, Andre’s return to Rock and The Real World, in which he starred in back in the early 90s.

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Killer Karen - Shoulder-High Weeds: facebook | youtube

Elizabeth Prost: facebook

Danielle French - Enlightened Herb: facebook | website

Ashton Blake - Native Sons: facebook | twitter | youtube | website

Andre Comeau - Real World: andre's facebok | real world facebook

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This time on the Fffffing 40s Podcast we are joined by former athlete and entrepreneur Eduard Soponar, the former competitive swimmer talks about his recent entrepreneurial endeavours and especially his newest venture into Eco Bathroom Products.

We also catch up with the wife and husband duo, Wilkund vs Wilkund and how they are getting on with their goal of producing one song a month.

We round this week's episode off with an interview with Dom Polito. Dom talks about his guitar journey from a serious setback when he was 18, the musical projects that he has been a part of along the way and his upcoming Latin Rock album, Madrid.

Eduard Soponar: strawberry agency | unknown calgary | monica model management

Wiklund vs Wiklund: website | spotify | youtube

Dom Polito: website | classic albums live | facebook | youtube | twitter | instagram | spotify | apple music | google play

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This time on the Fffffing 40s Podcast we are joined by;

John Willam Wade just as he submitted his documentation to run for City Council here in Calgary, John has a lot of work to do leading up to the election in October and shares his ambitions for our city.

Our new sponsors Naomi and Shay of Corner Salon, they offer makeup and photography services for a host of occasions.

Eileen from A1 Towing. Eileen is one of Calgary's only female tow-truck drivers, she shares some stories from the road, her journey to her dream job and how she even met her partner in the process.

Our final guest this week is the legendary Waymon Starks who joins us from his Studio. Waymon shares some stories growing up around music, his history with the Gap Band and their revival years as well as some of his more recent projects.

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Eileen Faulkner - website | facebook | instagram | linkedin | youtube | twitter

Waymon Starks -  facebook

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This time on the Ffffing 40s Show we are joined by three wonderful guests; TracksVR Racing's Howard Trawick with whom we talk about his career transition from the automotive industry into VR and just how much fun it can be, musician Angie C and her upcoming album and Darby Mills of the Darby Mills Project, we go over her early music projects with the Headpins, her solo project and her new Jewelry business.

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