JaM Sessions Podcast

Veteran metal warriors in the Halifax scene are ready to melt some faces with a new project. Black Spectre features Paul Beranger (vocals and guitar) and Frank Turgeon (bass) both formerly of Cottus and Inexorath. This powerhouse black metal writing duo are joined by William Grant on drums to create an intense metal trio.  They are gearing up to release their debut ep and have permitted J.a.M. Sessions an exclusive listen. Tune in for some fresh face melting tunes, band and musician histories, and their intense plans for an upcoming show featuring numerous vendors, two additional veteran black metal bands from the Halifax metal scene along with some horrific additions to their stage show.
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**With no permission from Versifist to play their song, I'll link to tier BandCamp check them out here:
https://versifist.bandcamp.com/

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Download and listen in now to get to know our neighbor and friend Katelyn Danielle, one of the newest singer songwriters to bless the stages of Pictou County. We had a lovely time so I'll be brief with notes and let the episode do the talking. A few special shout outs to former guests and good buds, Cory Mercer and Katie Macintosh of Saltwater Sound for helping Katelyn get to where she is today! 

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From the age of 3 this performer has been GRACING stages and pleasing crowds for over 5 decades now. With over 3,000 shows under his belt you can say he's seen some stuff. From tiny stages in small towns in Nova Scotia to the big, bright cities of Tennessee you'll be sure not be disappointed when he opens his mouth and shares his story ad songs he loves. Download now and listen to his music journey and how he recently had everything taken away and his faith in humanity restored all in a matter of hours!! Breaking the mould on this one as this is our 1st guest that plays songs not written by them. If you can't hear the song... blame you know who for muting that section. 

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Halifax based alt-rock band with inspired sounds from artists such as Rage Against the Machine, Rise Against and Red Hot Chili Peppers to create a unique alternative rock sound.

 Featuring artists from across the Maritimes (Cape Breton, Newfoundland and PEI) these backyard heroes are fighting boredom one rock song at a time.

 Their debut album "Beyond the Fence" has been featured on Canadian Spotify Playlist and Halifax radio play. With new music due out this summer (2024), now is the perfect time to add them to your Spotify watch list (or any other music service)

 Check out their unique sound today and rock out with that upbeat backyard summer feeling!

This episode features 3/4's of the Backyard Action Heroes hailing from Halifax.
Listen now to hear their origin story that comes straight out of a comic book!

And don't forget to check out Adam's other band Sly-fi Right here on BandCamp and here on SoundCloud and of course here on Spotify

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Nathan Gerrior, Meghan Watters, Justin & Corinne Johnson, Steve Bellefontaine: This is the formula that makes up 11th & Duke, Pictou County's newest lineup serving sick rhythms, heartwarming guitar licks and goose-bump-inducing vocal harmonies.
Download now and hear how they go from "Jimmy Rankin to Jimmy Hendrix"
Love what you hear? Go see the whole band here:
Aug. 11th @ Cold Stream Distillery in Antigonish
Aug. 12th @ Backstage Brewing in Stellarton 2-4
Aug 12th @ Fat Tony's in Pictou 9-midnight
Follow them on FB @11th&duke and ig: @11thduke

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AND NOW FOR SOMETHING COMPLETELY DIFFERENT, but not really! 
This week Jeph catches up with long time friend and man of many hats and ties, The one, The only: Rick Anderson! Although we say Episode 90, it's actually our 91st! Oops!

Download now and hear some of the crazy stories of his life and what's brought him to this point of peace, creativity and Zen-like way of being. We get treated with an oldie but a goodie from his band Kilty Conscience and if you listen to the entire episode; you might hear inklings of something new on the horizon!  

Full video of "The Sick Note" AkA "Ricky's Excuse" by Kilty Conscience - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hnU2HrrkqtA

The Book Buy link: 
https://www.amazon.ca/QAnon-Deception-Everything-Dangerous-Conspiracy/dp/B08R6PFMH1/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=

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Download now and meet my next guest, Promoter, Festival Planner and Executive, Singer, Music Maker, Fire Spinner, and now my buddy, Aaron MOTHER F@#KIN' Hayden!! 
Mayhem Mountain NEXT WEEKEND!! 
Contact Aaron, or any of the bands for tickets and we'll see YOU on the mountain! 

Wicker Casket: https://youtu.be/-Dr5aBAmtqQ 

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This week's guest John Scotto, lead singer of Dogs of Sun sits down with Jeph and lets us in on his musical journey up to now. 
Listen in and check out where you can catch this wicked 4-man eardrum attack (a good attack, let me be clear) PS it's all over everywhere this summer and we feature a few of their songs! 

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Don't feel bad if you stumble the first time on the name, but once you hear them and say it a few times, you'll never forget it.
Cory Mercer, Tyler MacIntosh & Steve LeBlanc have come together to form Pictou County's newest original band Cory & The Mercernaries.
Listen in on Steve's early beginnings and how he and Tyler became Mercernaries!
The fellas play a few tunes in the jams space @ Mercer Studios in the thriving metropolis of Trenton and Jeph gets an early birthday treat with his favorite song Free Range Women, along with some other tasty treats!

Support the fellas by visiting the links below for their other projects!

Steve:
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Cory:
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Tyler:
Shotglass Fox Spotify
The Kelpies Spotify
YouTube SGF
FaceBook SGF / TKs

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Cook, Drummer, Bassist, Artist, Hard Worker, Dad, call him what you will but I like Friend most. 
This week Jeph sits down with Matthew Smith, drummer for Only Vultures Left, Dogs of Sun and bassist for Korn Tribute band Ball Tongue.
We eat the spiciest curry we've ever experienced and talk about where he came from, why he does what he does and what's next for this absolutely prolific writer and superb performer. 
Download now and hear some of his super secret SoundCloud bites, can you find the account!!??

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