Today, I catch up with and introduce you to my good friend, Tony Shore.

In fact, without Tony, there would have been far less Groove in The True Groove, as he introduced me to the two words that changed my life:

"Dr. Shore."
We talk about how he knows far more about Canada than I ever will, his time in the recording studio with bands including The Lost Dogs and Scaterd Few and how working with a myriad of artists has translated to his work in voiceover and studio production.

Tony is also my podcast guru, and we discuss the heart behind The ObviousPopcast, introducing audiences to a whole new musical palette and his upcoming 50th episode!  
Here are some of our points of irreverence:

ObviousPopCast
Dr. Shore - Facebook
Frontline Records
The Tragically Hip
Dr. Disc Records
Ian Tanner
The Lost Dogs
Terry Scott Taylor
Kiefer Sutherland - Sundown
Bruce Cockburn
Rush - Beyond The Lighted Stage
Amy Grant
Yes
Michael Roe
The Choir
Tooth & Nail Records
Upload
Sports Team
Bleu - I Wanna Write You A Symphony
The Dowling Poole
Joy Wave
The Lickerish Quartet
Royal Blood
The Blue Stones

And of course:
Sean Penn
Dabney Coleman and his talented daughter Quincy Coleman

Lp is, in fact, bringing us his best.

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She did it. She just did it.

She wanted to work in Film and TV, so she packed up the truck and she moved to Beverly.

Hills, that is. (To be more accurate, Elle-Ay.)

It was so good to catch up with our friend, Rachel. We talk about her unique path into "The Business" and the dream that motivated her, finding peace in the midst of a global pandemic and her knack for finding talent and casting actors in exceptional projects including Suits, Masters of Sex and The Bold And The Beautiful!

I also get to share my own soap opera history for the first time ever.
Here are some of the things we discussed:

Rachel Rose Oginsky - IMDB
The Bold And The Beautiful
Suits
Covert Affairs
Masters Of Sex

You can also find Rachel on Instagram and Twitter...

As always, theme music by Lp.

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Today, we combine #BBTT and #TBT to play my 2009 Stryper interview, not long after the band reunited. This was one of my first live interviews and one of the few times I've spoken with a band that has sold 7 million albums and counting.

We spoke in a crowded press junket room full of rude people (hence the background noise) but hopefully, you'll enjoy a conversation with some of the most gracious guys in the industry, about getting the Band Back Together again.

Here are some of the links:

Stryper
Stryper on Spotify
Stryper on Apple Music
"Honestly" Acoustic in Detroit

Once again, our theme music is provided by Lp.


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The convergence of my call to Steven Langlois and the recent release of his book "Rock Your Class - Creatively Impactful Teacher-Rockstar Tips From A To Z" is no coincidence. In fact, we've been partners for longer than I even knew!

Steven has lived the "Hannah Montana" lifestyle, shapeshifting and filling arenas for almost 30 years, and continues to share his knowledge and faith with all who will listen. Enjoy hearing the stories behind the music...

Here are some of the things we discussed:
Rock Your Class Book - Now Available
Rock Your Class Event Schedule
The Justin Bieber - Etienne Connection

As always, transcendent theme music by Lp.




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Today, we wrap up our time with Hokus Pick as the People In Your Neighbourhood!  
We talk about the challenge of renovating a cabin with recycled goods, the 4th member of the band, staying creative at the time of Covid, Steve Taylor breaking all the rules and the unique opportunities they had to work with the late and dearly missed Rich Mullins.
Here are more of the things we referenced:

Hokus Pick - Spotify
Hokus Pick - Apple Music
Camp Qwanoes
GetBold T-Shirt Printing & Embroidery
Creation Festival with Rich Mullins
Catch - German Game Show
Third Man Pressing
Steve Taylor
As always. theme music by Lp.




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This week, we welcome the band known as Hokus Pick to the People In Your Neighbourhood!

One of Pick's many successes was the ability to tour across Canada repeatedly. What impressed me the first time I saw them was the way they could work a crowd into a complete frenzy, most of whom were also seeing them for the first time. Every time they played, they built relationships that consistently added to their fan base and kept them on the road.

We talk about their tours with dc Talk, Guardian, Steve Taylor and more, the joys of border crossing and the lessons they learned being a Canadian band with an international following!

Here are some of the things we discussed: 
Hokus Pick - Spotify
Hokus Pick - Apple Music
Camp Qwanoes
GetBold T-Shirt Printing & Embroidery
Creation Festival with Rich Mullins
Cup o joy Wisconsin
Pacific National Exhibition
Steve Taylor
As always. theme music by Lp.

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Got a question about Rock 'n Roll in the Motor Cities?

Let Lori Baldassi be your guide as she schools us on important skills, including helping bands (and managers) understand the intricacies of crossing an international border and balancing the multiple egos of rock stars! Lori's passion includes mentorship for emerging artists, working with Windsor's annual Bluesfest and relaying the lessons learned by the people behind-the-scenes in her Biz X Magazine column.

Here are some of the things we discussed:

Biz X Magazine - "Making A Sound Living" Column by Lori Baldassi
Bluesfest Windsor
Harpo's
Family Feud Online
The Monkees
Adrenalin
Extreme
Rick Springfield
The Secret Life of Jian Ghomeshi
The Gospel of Luke
Breakshot
Me Elton John
In Hoffa's Shadow
Hard To Handle
Gordon Pinsent reads Justin Bieber
As always, theme music by Lp.

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On Part 2, Paul, Andrew, Rich and Cam continue to discuss becoming a band, playing with The Kramdens and how they're staying creative at this very interesting time in history.
Here are some of the things we discussed:
The Crush on Apple Music
The Crush on Spotify
Andy Horrocks - AME Recording Studio
The Kramdens
Guelph Mercury
Mr. H Presents
Money Heist
The Good Place
The Big Short
Sound City Documentary

Featured music:
"Less Than Well"
"Something Real"
As always, theme music by Lp.

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Amidst the laughter is the story of friends becoming a band that continues to rely on each other more than 25 years later. Dumb As Sheep, aka The Crush, discuss the name that made them stand out, being Mike Knott's temporary house band, and finding a producer that brought out the best in them! 
And at the end of the day, they own their music, a rarity in the music business.

Here are some of the things we discussed:
No Holds Barred
Hardees
Michael Roe
Andy Horrocks - AME Recording Studio
Michael Knott
Sheryl Stacey
Thousand Foot Krutch

Featured music:
"It Could Be"
"Wonderful"

As always, theme music by Lp.



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It's not often that I can claim that I've known someone since birth, but James White I have. (His birth, not mine.)

James and I discuss the importance of calming yourself and asking "who should I reach out to today?" At this particular time in history, he and his peers are seeking connection in the middle of isolation.

Enjoy this incredible insight from a thoughtful individual.

Here are some of the notes from our conversation:
Soultime App
The Chosen
Cory Wong
Vulfpeck





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