Kingston Live Podcast

Will Kingston's once thriving music scene survive the COVID-19 pandemic? Hosts Rob and Pete explore the issues threatening our city's – and our country's – beloved live music venues with Erin Benjamin, president of the Canadian Live Music Association; Kris Clendining, owner of Musiikki Café, a beloved live music coffee house and whisky bar in downtown Kingston, and; Andrew Brown, manager of The Toucan, a legendary pub and live music venue also in downtown Kingston.

Hosts:
Rob Howard [email protected]
Pete Sanfilippo [email protected]

Links:
Canadian Live Music Association: http://canadianlivemusic.ca
The Toucan: http://thetoucan.ca
Musiikki Café: http://musiikkicafe.com
Kingston Live music news, contests and more: http://www.kingstonlive.ca

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It's July, and fittingly, Julia Finnegan joins Johnny and Riley for a remote catch-up on what has been a year of ups and downs for the Kingston-based folk singer-songwriter. After being named one of six finalists in 2019's YGK Emerging Musician Competition, Julia focused on the release of her first full-length album, until the COVID-19 pandemic forced a change of plans that has resulted in new connections, collaborations and soon, a new single, which she generously previews for us on this episode.

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

Links:
Julia Finnegan: http://juliafinnegan.ca
Kingston Live music news, contests and more: http://www.kingstonlive.ca

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As regulations loosen and the promise of live music performances edges closer to reality, Johnny and Riley have a virtual sit-down with Justin Tessier, drummer of the Windsor and Kingston, Ontario-based band, The Blue Stones, and Casey Fisher, owner of Kingston's premiere live music venue, The Mansion to peer into the future and ponder what the city's music scene will look in post-pandemic world.

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

Links:
The Blue Stones: https://thebluestonesmusic.com
The Mansion: https://mansion.rocks
Kingston Live music news, contests and more: http://www.kingstonlive.ca

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We chat with Erika Lamon and Max Nolet of Les Soliloques, and Céline Klein of Jamstone Productions. After winning the KCFF Audience Choice Award for their music video La Parole, they take us through the steps that went into writing and creating their new video. We also discuss the challenges of being a francophone artist in Kingston, and the state of French language music in Canada.

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In the wake of the global COVID-19 pandemic, and the temporary closure of Kingston's live music venues, host Johnny San talks to three people leading the surge of live online performance streaming. Joining remotely is Eilish Sullivan of K-Rock 105.7 FM, Oakridge Ave. lead singer Sean Patterson, and local troubadour extraordinaire, Logan Brown.

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In this episode, we delve into Kingston's burgeoning electronic music scene. First, Johnny and Riley catch up with local synth wizard Ricky Brant of KaKaow, who graciously contributed his very own rendition of the Kingston Live intro theme to this episode. They're also joined by Clint House, who's busy curating Kingston's upcoming Electric Circuits music festival featuring cutting-edge electronic music, contemporary visual art and dance. “Arguably the most diverse electronic music festival line-up in Canada,” as House puts it, the fourth annual edition of Electric Circuits happens April 3-4, 2020 at Kingston's Isabel Bader Center.

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

Links:
Kakaow: https://www.facebook.com/pg/KaKaowOfficial/about/
Electric Circuits Music Festival: https://www.facebook.com/electriccircuitsfestival/
Grand OnStage performance tickets: https://www.kingstongrand.ca/
Kingston Live music news, contests and more: http://www.kingstonlive.ca

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Johnny and Riley talk with Cory and Evan of Kiss The Fish about their graduation from a Queen's University band to a cornerstone band of Kingston's indie rock scene, and premiere their brand new single, Neon Vacancy. Then, Riley catches up with Jay Malinowski of Canada's beloved Bedouin Soundclash in advance of the band's latest album, Mass, and their long-awaited return to Kingston to perform as part of the Kingston Canadian Film Festival, March 11 to 15, 2020.

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

Links:
Kiss The Fish: https://kissthefish.ca
Kingston Canadian Film Festival: https://kingcanfilmfest.com
Bedouin Soundclash: https://www.bedouinsoundclash.com
Grand OnStage performance tickets: https://www.kingstongrand.ca/
Kingston Live music news, contests and more: http://www.kingstonlive.ca

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We kick off the new year with an exciting new project from the Kingston Film Office. They're pairing musicians with local production companies to produce music videos. Johnny and Riley talk to Ted Evans of The Meringues and Braden Dragomir of Make Hay Media about the local music and media scenes, and the making of a music video. The completed videos will debut at the 2020 Kingston Canadian Film Festival.

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

Links:
The Meringues: https://www.themeringues.com
Grand OnStage performance tickets: https://www.kingstongrand.ca
Kingston Live Music Listings: https://www.kingstonlive.ca/
Kingston Events, Accommodations & More: https://www.visitkingston.ca/

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As 2019 draws to a close, Riley and Johnny are joined by Pete and Rob in the Kingston Live podcast studio for a year-end roundup of the highs and lows of Kingston's live music scene, and look ahead to what's in store for the year to come. But first, the Dan Taylor Band visit the studio to talk about the inspiration behind their new anthem for Kingston, "Limestone City." Hear it on this last episode of our inaugural season.

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

Links:
Dan Taylor Band: https://www.dantaylorband.com
Grand OnStage performance tickets: https://www.kingstongrand.ca
Kingston Live Music Listings: https://www.kingstonlive.ca/
Kingston Events, Accommodations & More: https://www.visitkingston.ca/

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Johnny and Riley talk with 18-year old phenom, Abby Stewart, about her experience writing music in Nashville, performing with big stars to big audiences, and Kingston's oft overlooked country music scene – and she gives us a solo acoustic performance of her original song, "You Do You." After a serendipitous reconnection, Riley goes nostalgia tripping with Kingston's house concert trailblazers Lucas, Ryan, Dan and Phil (a.k.a. the infamous Albert Street crew), through the risk and revelry of the many live music shows they hosted in their home. Ahead of his Grand OnStage performance, Dan Mangan shares the inspiration that's fuelled the success behind his side project, Side Door, and his experiences playing both intimate settings and the biggest venues, like Kingston's Grand Theatre, where he'll give his Grand OnStage performance on November 25.

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

Links:
Abby Stewart: http://abbystewartmusic.com
Dan Mangan: https://danmanganmusic.com
Side Door: https://sidedooraccess.com
Grand OnStage performance tickets: https://www.kingstongrand.ca/
Kingston Live Music Listings: https://www.kingstonlive.ca/
Kingston Events, Accommodations & More: https://www.visitkingston.ca/

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