JaM Sessions Podcast

The long awaited Critic The Rapper interview... has happened.

Shaun is the founder of 8Sparks Media, co-host of The Writers Block podcast, writer of the 8Sparks Stories podcast, a musician (Critic The Rapper), and a VR enthusiast and Author of Koala Celebrates Songkran (Koala in Thailand Book 1)

Jeph and Shaun connected first through the podcast world but recently as the musician (Critic The Rapper) he released a new album "post​-​pandemic burnout blues (mixtape)" on June 16, 2021.  It was time to have him on as a guest for the show.

https://critictherapper.bandcamp.com/
https://open.spotify.com/artist/1usfdjtjayfju1n2f7nyBs?si=hqVH-EdFRp25mkvS0Eu7kg&dl_branch=1

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This week in celebration of the new Green Jello (Green Jelly) album Garbage Band Kids released June 11th 2021  that was completely written and performed with over 100 Green Jello fans.

We decided to have one of these fans and a band member for many years, playing multiple shows on for this week's guest.  Lazy D from Lazy Ass Destroyer. "Ryan Schwass"

Lazy had one of his songs that has been an anthem for him for many years (Fuxk It) turned into a Green Jello song for the new album. 

In a 2 part interview we first talk with him alone and find out about his solo career and how he ended up being in Green Jello. and then in the second part we interview his new band members. For years it was just him and Krusty 77  but now he has a full live band with guitar, bass, drums and keys. Currently in the studio redoing all the old Lazy Ass Destroyer classics. With a future release and a new live show to be seen.

https://www.facebook.com/LazyAssDestroyer/
https://lazyassdestroyer.bandcamp.com/
Lazy Ass Destroyer On YouTube
https://www.facebook.com/greenjellosuxx/
Garbage Band Kids on YouTube

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Born and raised in Brantford Ontario, but filled with east coast blood and vibes comes this week's guest; Cory Mercer! Recently moved to Pictou County in January 2021 and is looking to play shows wherever he can and find other artists that he could play with.  After getting to know him and hear his music, there is no doubt that he will get along around here just fine. We had a great time hanging out with him and we made a new friend.  His music sings songs of love, life and hope. 

Subscribe, Follow and Download now to check out the live stream portion as well as the in-depth conversation between Jeph, Mike and Cory and find out all things Mercer!

https://www.facebook.com/thecorymercerreport/
https://corymercermusic.bandcamp.com/
https://www.instagram.com/corymercermusic/?hl=en
https://music.apple.com/ca/artist/cory-mercer/1451690780
https://music.youtube.com/channel/UCR0-z0wCraxrPV2-12HYQZg

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To help us celebrate Indigenous Heritage Awareness month and Straight Outta Membertou comes Devon Paul, spitting truth, culture and awareness for his family, community and nation.

In 2016 alone he has been half way around Canada 3 times traveling and performing live, was on live satellite TV for the ECMA's (East Coast Music Awards) giving out the award for Aboriginal Album of the year and is also has been nominated for the 2017 EMCA's.

Also from the Eskasoni based hip hop group K.U.$.H (Kids Under $pecial Herbs) they have been nominated for several awards from NSMA (Nova Scotia Music Association) through the Nova Scotia Music Awards, now he has released his first  solo project titled “REZerved” which was released January 2021.

Jeph and Mike join Devon via Satellite (AkA Zoom Meeting) and learn who Devon is, what got him started and why he loves what he does so much.

https://soundcloud.com/devonpaul
https://www.facebook.com/Devonpaulmuzik/
https://www.instagram.com/devonpaulmuzik/
Devon Paul - Shine Bright (Official Music Video)
Kalolin Johnson - Gentle Warrior (featuring Devon Paul and Thunder Herney)
https://www.facebook.com/bixstop/

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We told ya it was coming, but due to the latest restrictions and recent lockdown status of Nova Scotia.... We had no idea when! Thanks to the magic of the internet; we were all able to get together virtually and had a great time talking to Nikki, Brett and returning guest, Leah of The Collective.
Follow the Podcast and download this episode now to find out all the goodies you want to know about the upcoming 4 song EP "In The Night" as well as hear the title track in its entirety.... and get a little early sample of the next one in the chamber "Too Good" and man does it live up to its name!!!

Pre-Order your The Collective In The Night EP TODAY May 7th and make sure the band gets 100% of the revenue!! 

https://thecollectivens.bandcamp.com/album/in-the-night-ep

Other links for the band
https://www.facebook.com/thecollectivens
Spotify
SoundCloud
Twitter
YouTube

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The whole dang gang is here! First we had Mike McGrath then Pat Walsh and now we present you all 3 including Scott Sarty to give you StoneHouse.
The boys have a brand new single "Holy Water" that came out on all streaming platforms April 20th (4/20) also with a kick ass new video that comes with it. All links provided below.
First we started with a live stream with some live performances and then we got deep into conversation and sipped back a few brews. Topics range all over the place as the buzz ons increased. 

Please note: The guys played some covers and to prevent any copyright flubs, we've left them out but you can catch them on the replay of the live stream we did with the guys back on April 6th!

LINKS:
https://www.facebook.com/StoneHouseNS
Holy Water Music Video
https://stonehousemusic.bandcamp.com/

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ANOTHER WORLD PREMIERE, RIGHT HERE ON JaM Sessions!
Yes our favourite Power-Duo is back with their new single "You Can't Tell Me" that will be on all streaming platforms on April 20th (4/20) but you can hear it on this episode early for those who can't wait to hear the new tune from legends Mike Hiltz & Eli Hollet. We catch up with what's new with them including their online show "Toke Tuesdays" get bombed solid with The Bombed Solid on live every Tuesday at 8PM on their Facebook Page

https://www.facebook.com/thebombedsolid
https://www.instagram.com/thebombedsolid/?hl=en
https://thebombedsolid.bandcamp.com/album/the-bombed-solid
https://twitter.com/thebombedsolid?lang=en
Their YouTube Channel

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This week our guest Dwayne has been laying down sick bass lines for years. We go through the list of bands he's been in and play some recordings from (Blunt Force, Slippery Moustache, Metronomicon and Aikia). Hear stories of the recording processes and performances of live shows.  We also find out how he got involved with DJing for Metal Nation Radio and what he learned from it.

Blunt Force on YouTube
Slippery Moustache on Reverb Nation
Metronomicon on Facebook
Metronomicon on Bandcamp
https://www.facebook.com/aikiametal
https://aikia.bandcamp.com/

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Thomas T. Gunnz, Tommy G, T. Gunnz, Gunner, Tom, Tommy Arsenault. He's got lots of names, and layers! The guy's a preverbal onion when it comes to his musical tastes and the genres he's been a part of.
Download now and get the story behind the man with the golden voice! The first third of this episode was a live stream from our Facebook page that was originally posted in March just a few days before the release of his newest single "God Damn Sin" under yet another name Ghost of the Gallows! Stick around till then end to hear it, AND a surprise call-in from a fan!
Follow the links below to find more of Tommy's music AND our live stream!

https://tapewheel.bandcamp.com/releases
https://soundcloud.com/xdeadxendx
God Damn Sin on Spotify
Apple
YouTube

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So much for a 30 minute live stream!!
How can you squeeze an hour of this week's guest's resume into 30 mins? You can't! Almost an hour long live stream on Facebook preceded this show and what a great ride down memory lane it was!
Download now and learn where Paul Shaw got his start, how he's evolved into the true force he's become today and jump into the time machine he brought along with him!
We go chronic-logically ;) through the bands he's been in, his inspirations and the rollercoaster ride it's been owning and running his own record label (More on this closer to the end of this episode)
Follow the links below for more of Paul's music, and other projects he's had his mega talented hands in!

https://hatedivision.bandcamp.com/
https://open.spotify.com/artist/0jfI6A1VDz8y26OoqcLdvn
https://soundcloud.com/blastheadrecords
https://www.facebook.com/hatedivision/
https://www.facebook.com/uponruins/
https://uponruins.bandcamp.com/
https://www.youtube.com/user/blastheadrecords
https://sleepingincars2004.bandcamp.com/releases
https://thesaroscycle.bandcamp.com/

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