London's Pretty Cool

In this episode, Erin & Patrick speak to their old friend (and Pat's old roommate) Craig Gignac!

Craig is someone you have probably seen play at some point, as he is in (or has played with) almost every local band you can think of.

If he's not shredding on stage, you can find him recording Caleb Thompson and his podcast, We Should Jam Sometime.

Join us as Craig tell us about strange family connections, what local venue holds a special place in his heart, and what maybe not to order on a first date...

Enjoy!

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Yessica Woahneil is a notable musician here in London. While playing majority folk music, being invited to the Ontario Folk Alliance, she recently has been trying something new. Feeding off completing the 'riff a day' challenge in which she either created a new riff or learned a cover each day, Yessica has released a collection called "music to bite your nails and spit them out to".

You may have seen Yessica before as she has performed at home county folk festival, JunoFest and Grickle Grass. She has also gone on tour to the UK with fellow (former-Londoner) musician Megan Arnold.

Yessica Woahneil Info:

https://yessicawoahneil.bandcamp.com

Instagram: @yesswoah

https://open.spotify.com/artist/4Iiujkhi3xaH0bQ4I2rQgq

Intro Song: secretbest666 - Yessica Woahneil

Outro Song: whispering outro - Yessica Woahneil

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Esther's Family is the musical embodiment of ugly sweaters and awkward photos. Boasting high energy shows, catchy songs and quirky personalities, this folk collective primarily plays indie-folk music. However, they've been known to break out the odd 80s dance hit from time to time.

After only a short period of performing, the group has already received high praise for their work, being awarded Fanshawe's Music Industry Arts "Artist of The Year" and winning the Youth Discoveries "Road To Summerfolk" contest, both in 2018.

Live performances are where the group hit their stride, calling on audience participation and filling the space between songs with an awkward, yet lovable, sense of humour.

With several releases planned for 2020 and many upcoming shows, you won't want to miss Esther's Family. Whether you're streaming them online or singing along at a show, you're more than just a listener, you're part of the family!

Intro/Outro Song: Okay - Esther's Family

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Episode 18: Violet Bruneel and Lola Hayman of Thunder Queens Erin and Patrick were able to catch up with up-and-coming two-piece band Thunder Queens before their EP release show on January 25th. Thunder Queens is a punk rock / surfy grunge band from London, Ontario consisting of two preteens that will make you insecure about your own musical abilities. Thunder Queens was created after Lola and Violet were in the same band for London Girls Rock Camp. They decided they really enjoyed playing together and started practice outside of the week of camp, and Thunder Queens was born. Thunder Queens has the support of the entire music community in London, and are always the first to thank those who helped them get where they are today so quickly. Patrick also took to the crowd and was able to speak to those who have been supporting Thunder Queens from the start, incurring interviews with Jeremy Bruneel, Adam Sturgeon, Alayna Hryclik, and Eric Longtin Thunder Queens debut release was recorded at Sugar Shack and is released through Yeah Right Records. Thunder Queens Info: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thunderqueensband/ Instagram: @thunderqueensband https://yeahrightrecords.bandcamp.com/album/thunder-queens-e-p Other Interviewee Info: Jeremy Bruneel: @jeremybruneelillustrate Adam Sturgeon: @whoopszoband Alayna Hryclik: @softflirt Eric Longtin: @redarmsband LPC Info: Email: [email protected] Instagram: @lpcpodcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/lpcpod

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Guest Bios

Jessica Woodward

Jessica Woodward is a London native, starting her interest in printing while attending the visual arts program at H.B. Beal Secondary School. After graduating, Jessica attended NSCAD and graduated with a BFA major in Fine Art (printmaking) and a minor in Drawing and Art History. When Jessica returned to London, she opened a print shop and gallery called Pretty in Ink. Jessica worked as a printmaking technician at Fanshawe College and continues to do so at the University of Western Ontario. Jessica also runs her own business selling her prints, t-shirts, totes and more under the name Shark Bite Ink.

Instagram: @sharkbiteink

Website: https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/SharkBiteInk

Billy Bert Young

Billy Bert Young is a local artist that specializes in all 2D media. Billy attended the Visual Arts Program at H.B. Beal Secondary School and graduated with a BFA from NSCAD with a major in Printmaking. After moving back to London, Billy began to work with many local artists such as James Kirkpatrick and Jason Mclean. Billy has completed show posters for the venue APK (RIP), zines, drawings, and murals. You can find Billy's work in the collections of the Museum London and Art Gallery of Ontario among others.

Instagram: @billybertyoung

Jeremy Bruneel

Jeremy Bruneel is an illustrator from Chatham, who started his art journey at Sheridan College. After graduating he moved to Toronto and did editorial work for many publications such as Rolling Stone Magazine, Readers Digest, Globe and Mail, National Post and Seattle Magazine. After moving to London, Jeremy began to get connected to the London Music Scene. You will likely have seen Jeremy's work from his series of painted concert posters for the local venue Call The Office.

Instagram: @jeremybruneelillustrator

Website: https://jeremybruneel.wixsite.com/illustration

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Intro/Outro Song: Pictures - Never Betters

https://neverbetters.bandcamp.com

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London's Pretty Cool... Brought to you by Briggsy On December 1st, Patrick and I were lucky enough to be able to set up at the Punk Rock Flea Market for the day. The Punk Rock Flea market is a staple in the City of London, with customers lining up outside waiting for the doors to open. While there, we were able to chat with some awesome vendors and customers about the market and why they keep coming back! This episode of London's Pretty Cool will take you through the day at the market, from creation to the closing! It's a little different than normal, but we hope you enjoy! Vendors we spoke to: Speed City Records / https://www.facebook.com/speedcityrecords/ / IG: @speedcityrecords Blue Pepper Vintage/ https://www.facebook.com/bluepeppervintage/ / IG: @bluepeppervintage Harvest Moon Trading Company / IG: @havestmoontradeco Cheyenne Illustration x StreetMeat / IG: @cheyenneillustration / www.cheyennespencer.com Punk Rock Flea Market Info Speaker: Shayna Patterson https://www.facebook.com/punkrockfleamarketlondon/ IG: @punkrockfleamarketlondon LPC Info Email : [email protected] IG: @lpcpodcast

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In this episode, Erin and Patrick talk with Brandon Rudd. Brandon is the director of London's Improv Troupe "Shut The Front Door Improv" and helped create London Laughs: The Forest City's own comedy festival.

Shut the Front Door Improv is a registered Not-for-profit that donates proceeds from their shows to charity. This year, STFD is donating to Crouch Neighbourhood Resource Centre in London.

STFD performs shows monthly at London Music Club, as well as offers workshops and classes for anyone interested in Improv Comedy.

Brandon also tells us all about the upcoming comedy festival London Laughs. London Laughs is London's Premiere Comedy festival running November 7th - November 10th. London Laughs has 4 shows, each very different from Improv to Stand-Up!

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Brandon Rudd Info:

Instagram:

@londonlaughsca

@stfdimprov

Website:

https://londonlaughs.ca

https://www.shutthefrontdoor.ca

https://www.grandtheatre.com/event/london-laughs

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We sat down with Adam and Andrew of Whoop-Szo to talk about their upcoming album release "Warrior Down" on November 1st. "Warrior Down" is the group's 9th release and is a collection of songs that they have been performing and perfecting throughout the years.

Adam speaks about the background and stories that the songs on the album are about, and why it is important to him for these stories to be told.

"Warrior Down" is the band's first release with the help of a new record label "You've Changed", and they are excited for their release show on November 1st at Rec Room, with Metz, Chastity and Thunder Queens.

Intro Song: Amaruq - Whoop-Szo

Outro Song: Long Braided Hair - Whoop-Szo

Whoop-Szo Info:

https://www.facebook.com/WHOOPszo/

@whoopszoband

https://thenoisymountain.bandcamp.com/

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Our Episode 13 guests are none other than Nick Baird and Adil Ahmad, the owners and brewmasters of BeerLab! BeerLab! Is a new brewery here in London, only opening in June of this year! Nick and Adil really emphasize the "lab", in BeerLab! With rotating taps, they are always brewing new beers, so you have no reason not to continually be checking them out! BeerLab! Is open Wednesday/Thursday 4pm - 10pm | Friday 3pm - 12am | Saturday 2pm - 12am | Sunday 1pm - 6pm BeerLab! Info: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Brewery/Beerlab-London-212759812268247/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beerlabldnon/?hl=en Intro Song: Stride Adjustment - Nervousmen Outro Song: East Enders - Wasted Potential LPC Info: Instagram: @lpcpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LPCPod/ Email: [email protected]