Danielle Deveau and Cat Esdon pop over to Elora to chat with Randall Coryell (former drummer for Mel Brown, Red Rider) and Adrian Jones (founder of Adrian Jones Music School). 

With a career spanning over two decades and 12 albums, Lynn Jackson is a leader in the local singer-songwriter scene. In our conversation, Lynn talks about the early open mics that started it all, the supportive community that she found at venues like the Circus Room and the Boathouse, and the challenges of being an independent musician in Canada. 

Featuring Steve Parkinson and Steve Wood from Stony Lonesome.
Steve and Steve discuss finding a space for rock that's too country and country that's too rock. From using the wrong door at the Commercial Tavern, to frequenting some of the sketchiest jam halls in town, and finding a home at the Boathouse with their country brunch - they share some pretty good tales!

Mike and Danielle sit down with musicians Brent Hagerman and Ryan Allen at Counterpoint Brewing in Kitchener, ON. They discuss some of the people and places that made the '90s and early 2000s an exciting time to be a musician in KW. 

Includes 30 minutes of bonus content not included in the broadcast version of the interview!

In this interview, Cheryl Lescom talks about the music scene of the '70s and '80s, being inspired by seeing Heart at the Coronet in Kitchener, and taking a 13 year-old Matt Weidinger to Bobby O'Brien's for a blues jam. 

Matt Weidinger talks about all of the great mentors (including Cheryl) that the's had along the way, some of his earliest paid gigs (yes he was underage, and yes they were in bars), and what it takes to be a full-time professional musician in today's music industry. 

This extended version of the interview includes a few extras that didn't make it into the broadcast! 

Interview with Kevin Doyle (1966-2024) about his time as the operator of The Boathouse from 2004-2013. Recorded in Kitchener and Cambridge, ON on May 24, 2024.

Kevin was a music lover whose practice of putting musicians first made a lasting impact on the local music scene. 

In this interview, Kevin recalls some of his earliest music experiences in the region, why he took on the boathouse, and what he wants the venue's legacy to be.

About Makings of a Scene. 

Theme Music: Pringles and Perrier by Elliott and the Audio Kings.