On this episode, Kingston singer-songwriter and stand-up comic, Logan Brown, shares his perspective our city's live comedy scene, and discusses his journey from performing musician to comedian. He also shares a track from his debut album, Black Man, White Privilege, as well as advice for aspiring comics, and where to catch stand-up performances in Kingston.

Episode Credits

Guests:
Logan Brown https://kingstonlive.ca/loganbrown

Hosts:
Riley Jabour [email protected]
Johnny San [email protected]

Sponsors:
Grand OnStage: https://kingstonlive.ca/resource/1191525/view

Music in this episode:
Secret Burger by Logan Brown

Links:
Logan Brown https://kingstonlive.ca/loganbrown
(Time to Laugh Comedy at) Nawabz https://kingstonlive.ca/resource/1272803/view
Kingston live music and comedy listings https://kingstonlive.ca/
Audio production by Soundwise https://kingstonlive.ca/resource/1191590/view

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Kingston singer-songwriter, Jay Smith, built his career as a working musician regularly playing local venues, festivals, weddings, parties, and whatever other opportunities his efforts earned him. It's no surprise that "Smitty" also earned his reputation as one of Kingston's most beloved, respected and in-demand musical performers, whose recorded releases put him on a trajectory most songwriters would aspire to. Following the COVID-19 lockdowns that saw the shut-down of many Canadian live music venues, Jay Smith—with the clarity of over a decade of sobriety—chose to pursue his dream of opening his own music venue. On this episode, we explore how Smith's venue, The Buckle, has materialized his vision for a Nashville-inspired music venue in Kingston, and how it's transcended a reputation as a "country bar" to become a hub for both emerging local and touring musicians looking to catch their break.

Episode credits

Guests:
Jay Smith https://kingstonlive.ca/jay-smith

Hosts:
Rob Howard [email protected]
Angela Stever [email protected]

Sponsors:
Grand OnStage https://kingstonlive.ca/resource/1191525/view

Music in this episode:
Butterflies by Jay Smith

Links:
Jay Smith https://kingstonlive.ca/jay-smith
The Buckle https://kingstonlive.ca/resource/1191669/view
Trailer Swift https://kingstonlive.ca/trailerswiftband
Abby Stewart https://kingstonlive.ca/abby-stewart
Alexa Goldie https://kingstonlive.ca/alexa-goldie
Courtney Kane https://kingstonlive.ca/courtneykane
Lucas Oak https://kingstonlive.ca/official_lukas_oak
Bedouin Soundclash https://kingstonlive.ca/artist/17835/view
Miss Emily https://kingstonlive.ca/miss-emily
Cory Marks http://www.corymarks.com
The Brass Pub https://kingstonlive.ca/the-brass-pub
The Royal Tavern 2.0 https://kingstonlive.ca/resource/1191657/view
Kingston concerts and music festivals https://kingstonlive.ca/
Audio production by Soundwise https://kingstonlive.ca/resource/1191590/view

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It's been five years and a global pandemic since Kingston's Emilie Steele & The Deal released their self-titled EP. Through it all, the indie-rock-alt-country act has grown their following, their band and their repertoire. On this episode, Riley and Johnny talk to Emilie Steele and drummer Jon Irwin about their journey since 2019 and the making of the band's debut full-length album, Cut the Deck, due out November 15, 2024, and where Emilie Steele & The Deal go from here.

Guests:
Emilie Steele https://kingstonlive.ca/emiliesteele
Jon Irwin https://kingstonlive.ca/artist/855458/view

Hosts:
Riley Jabour [email protected]
Johnny San [email protected]

Links:
Emilie Steele & The Deal https://kingstonlive.ca/emilie-steele-the-deal
Still Alive in Kingston https://kingstonlive.ca/jay-middaugh-still-alive-in-kingston-film-movie-fundraising
Slaight Music Video Program https://kingcanfilmfest.com/slaight-music-video-program/
No.9 Gardens https://kingstonlive.ca/resource/1191543/view
Roswell Rehearsals https://kingstonlive.ca/resource/1191624/view
Dennis Bouwman & The Wild Roses https://kingstonlive.ca/artist/855558/view
Kingston concerts and music festivals https://kingstonlive.ca/
Audio production by Soundwise https://kingstonlive.ca/resource/1191590/view

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Whether you're a casual or career musician, or a live or recorded music consumer, you'll find this episode enlightening. Music is an industry, and being a professional musician is a trade. And, whether writing, recording or performing, musicians have rights and needs, just like other workers. Often navigating the industry on their own, many musicians experience mistreatment, poor pay and exploitation.  On this episode, we're joined by Liana White of the Canadian Federation of Musicians, and Kingston musician Aruna Handa, a member of Local 518 of the Union of Professional Musicians. Together, they dispel union misperceptions; illustrate how membership keeps music fun, safe and rewarding for musicians; and answer questions, like what kind of musicians should join a union (and when)? They also detail how the Canadian Federation of Musicians and its American counterpart work together to help member musicians become better businesspeople, and help them travel across international borders for work.

Host:
Rob Howard [email protected]

Guests:
Liana White, Canadian Federation of Musicians
Aruna Handa, Union Of Professional Musicians AFM Local 518

Links:
Canadian Federation of Musicians https://cfmusicians.afm.org
American Federation of Musicians https://www.afm.org
Union Of Professional Musicians AFM Local 518 https://upmlocal518.org
Aruna & The Sirens https://kingstonlive.ca/arunathesirens
SOCAN http://socan.com
Recording Industry Association of America https://www.riaa.com
American Association of Independent Musicians (A2IM) https://a2im.org
Canadian Independent Musicians Association (CIMA) Canadian Independent Musicians Alliance http://cimamusic.ca
Folk Alliance International https://www.folk.org
Folk Music Canada https://www.folkmusiccanada.org
Kingston concerts and music festivals https://kingstonlive.ca/
Audio production by Soundwise https://kingstonlive.ca/resource/1191590/view

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Known for their frenetic and rousing live performances, it's been six years since Kingston garage punks The Meringues' last full-length album. With their sophomore LP, Pavlova's Dog, set for release on September 16, 2024, founding members Ted and Amanda discuss the inspiration for their lasting creative partnership; their DIY approach to promotion and publicity; the making of the new album, and share the first single, Royalty.

Music in this episode:
Royalty by The Meringues

Guests:
Ted Evans
Amanda Pants

Hosts:
Riley Jabour [email protected]
Virginia Meeks [email protected]

Photo credit:
Kaufmann Photography

Links:
The Meringues https://kingstonlive.ca/the-meringues
Kaufmann Photography https://kingstonlive.ca/resource/1270596/view
Liam Mills Creations https://liammillscreations.com
The Spire https://kingstonlive.ca/resource/1191615/view
AKAFLK Productions (Josh Lyon) http://joshlyon.ca
Kingston concerts and music festivals https://kingstonlive.ca/
Audio production by Soundwise https://kingstonlive.ca/resource/1191590/view

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Fresh from their Rockin' the Square performance supporting the JUNO Award-winning Crash Test Dummies, hosts Johnny and Riley sit down with Claya Way Brackenbury and Michael Broadhead of Kingston alt-folk act, Piner. The conversation traverses the accomplishments of the band both locally and abroad; their 2023 LP, A Netherworld and related social causes; the similarities and differences between the music communities in Ontario and Nova Scotia; as well as the work of Local 518 of the Union of Professional Musicians and the Kingston Jazz Society.

Hosts:
Johnny San [email protected]
Riley Jabour [email protected]

Photo credit:
Virginia Meeks https://kingstonlive.ca/resource/1191735/view

Links:
Piner https://kingstonlive.ca/piner
Michael Broadhead https://kingstonlive.ca/michaelbroadhead
Union of Professional Musicians, Local 518 https://kingstonlive.ca/resource/1225161/view
Kingston Jazz Society https://kingstonlive.ca/resource/1193457/view
Kingston concerts and music festivals https://kingstonlive.ca/
Audio production by Soundwise https://kingstonlive.ca/resource/1191590/view

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On this episode, hosts Johnny and Riley examine Kingston's music scene through the lens of local hip-hop artists 92Rare (Justin Lamoreaux of Thunder Bolt Labs) and Dupel (Jean Jacques Dupel). Their conversation explores the opportunities and adversities faced by Kingston hip-hop artists, including thoughts on how City officials, promoters and festival organizers can help break barriers, stigmas and paradigms to expand hip-hop's representation in Kingston's live music offering. Plus, hear the brand new single by Dupel.

Hosts:
Johnny San [email protected]
Riley Jabour [email protected]

Music in this episode:
Geeked by Dupel

Photo credit: Nathan Amey

Links:
Thunder Bolt Labs https://kingstonlive.ca/resource/1268469/view
92Rare https://kingstonlive.ca/justinlamoureux
Dupel https://kingstonlive.ca/dupel
Kingston concerts and music festivals https://kingstonlive.ca/
Audio production by Soundwise https://kingstonlive.ca/resource/1191590/view

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June is the start of Pride Season in Canada, and fittingly, this episode explores the vision—and visionaries—behind Kingston's non-auditioned, mixed-voice, 2SLGBTQ+ and allied choir, Spectrum Voices. Hosts Johnny and Ange are joined by choir director Ren Challacombe, and Filipino-Canadian, multi-instrumental singer-songwrtier and choir member, Ari Bautista, who also writes, records and performs under the name ATIARI. Together, they tackle topics ranging from diversity and inclusivity to the accessibility of Kingston's live music venues.

Episode sponsors:
Grand OnStage https://kingstonlive.ca/show/708609/view

Hosts:
Johnny San [email protected]
Angela Stever [email protected]

Music in this episode:
A Garden for Eden by ATIARI

Links:
Spectrum Voices https://kingstonlive.ca/spectrumvoices
ATIARI https://kingstonlive.ca/artist/855650/view/
Pride Season https://www.canada.ca/en/women-gender-equality/pride-season.html
Kingston concerts and music festivals https://kingstonlive.ca/
Audio production by Soundwise https://kingstonlive.ca/resource/1191590/view

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It's been four years since Kingston's Rae Corcoran and Ciara Roberts proclaimed their musical act, Tiny Horse, on the Kingston Live podcast (episode 22). In this episode, the pair return to reflect on the band's growth and early success, its uniqueness and appeal, and what it's like being a queer band seemingly beloved by a mostly straight fan base. They also share music and stories from their forthcoming full-length debut, First Rodeo, produced by Brett Emmons of The Glorious Sons and due out June 14, 2024, as well as a very exciting album release party announcement.

Hosts:
Johnny San [email protected]
Riley Jabour [email protected]

Music in this episode:
Kiss Me by Tiny Horse from the album First Rodeo

Links:
Tiny Horse https://kingstonlive.ca/tiny-horse
First Rodeo album release party https://kingstonlive.ca/show/673095/view
Ep. 22 of Kingston Live podcast feat. Tiny Horse https://kingstonlive.ca/vid/15117349/view
Kingston concerts and music festivals https://kingstonlive.ca/
Audio production by Soundwise https://kingstonlive.ca/resource/1191590/view

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Five years in the making, the RKY Camp Summer Album aims to help more kids experience the transformative "magic" of the annual youth retreats on Eagle Lake, north of Kingston. On this episode, host Rob Howard is joined by alt-folk singer-songwriter Savannah Shea, and recording engineer and producer Aaron Holmberg, who share their RKY Camp memories and discuss the making of the benefit album—which features 18 songs contributed by 66 Kingston-based musicians—to be released on April 12, 2024. Plus, hear the exclusive premiere of All The Diamonds by Savannah Shea, from the forthcoming RKY Camp Summer Album.

Host:
Rob Howard [email protected]

Guests:
Savannah Shea
Aaron Holmberg

Music in this episode:
All The Diamonds by Savannah Shea

Links:
RKY Camp https://www.rkycamp.org/
RKY Camp Summer Album release concert https://kingstonlive.ca/show/655083/view
Savannah Shea https://kingstonlive.ca/savannah-shea
Full Frequency Productions https://kingstonlive.ca/resource/1191609/view
The Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts https://kingstonlive.ca/resource/1191591/view
Kingston concerts and music festivals https://kingstonlive.ca/
Audio production by Soundwise https://kingstonlive.ca/resource/1191590/view

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