The Dave Whitty Show

On Episode 10, Larry Foley, A founding member of the bands, The Punters and The 8-Track Favourites, joins Dave to chat all about his career in Music. With the rapidly growing popularity of east coast music in the 90's, Larry discusses signing with a record label and jumping headfirst into his music career. Always with a quick witted joke, Foley talks openly about his run at politics, his friendship with Newfoundland songwriting legend, Ron Hynes, his TV show, This Old Guitar, and successfully maintaining a solid solo career.

Dave opens the show with a look into some upcoming music, film work, sports banter, and so much more!

On this episode, Vicky Foley joins Dave to chat all about her roles as a social media manager for local film and entertainment companies. After working on the oil sands in Alberta for a few years after high school, Vicky moved back to NL and studied Marketing at the College of the North Atlantic. Now she is the social media manager for the very popular CBC hit show ‘Son of a Critch’ and works with Andrew Barnsley the executive producer for ‘Schitts Creek’. His production company Project 10 produces Son of a Critch, Kids in the Hall, and This is Jann. Vicky breaks down the importance of social media in this day and age and offers up some tips for better engagement. On top of this Vicky is also a salt of the earth human and has you laughing at her quick one liners and enthusiastic charm. Tune in for a social media conversation, but stick around to hear who makes the best cold plates.

Dave opens the show with a chat on an upcoming full band show, some Stanley cup conversation, and a full break down on the 2022 George Street Festival.

On episode 8, Dave is joined by Justin Hawco, creator of the very popular Outhouse videos. The Outhouse is a comedy group who film satire skits about all things Newfoundland and Labrador. Justin stopped by to chat all about starting up his YouTube channel with the Newfoundland Vs. Series, creating over 300 videos and handfuls of different characters, and then turning it all into “The Outhouse TV”. Included in the chat about writing, filming, shooting, and editing, Justin talks about collaborating with Rum Ragged for a music video that garnered a musicNL award for Video of the year, as well as their collaboration with the Quidi Vidi Brewery and the Outhouse Home-brew Session Lager, all of this and a ton more with the creator of one of Newfoundland’s funniest content creators.

Dave starts the show with some news on a big summer concert, some NHL, NL Growlers, and a beautiful May 2-4 weekend!

On Episode 7, Dave is joined by Americana Folk band, Quote the Raven. This Newfoundland based duo made up of Jordan Coaker and Kirsten Rodden-Clarke stopped by to chat about their recent ECMA award for Contemporary Roots Recording of the Year and their live performance at the ECMA awards show. Fresh off their latest release "Can't Hold the Light", Quote the Raven broke down the recording and writing process' of the new full length album, the benefits of co-writing, and whats on the schedule for this busy summer season.

Dave opens the show with a chat on ECMA award winners, recent shows, NL Growlers, Leafs, Jays and a whole bunch more!

Photographer, Sandra-Lee Layden joins Dave on Episode 6 to chat all about her career as a music and lifestyle photographer. Born and raised in Dildo, NL, she now calls Toronto, ON. homebase. Sandra talks about recent touring with JJ Wilde who opened for the Glorious Sons, shooting her favourite music festivals in Newfoundland, as well as all the other types of photography she offers to clients. This is an absolutely great insight into what an average day looks like for a professional photographer.

Dave opens the show with some discussion on previous and upcoming shows, he breaks down the performers for the NL Folk Festival and Iceberg Alley Performance Tent, and some sports chat including The Newfoundland Growlers, Raptors, Leafs, and Jays. All of this and a lot more!

On Episode 5, Brad Dunne joins Dave to chat all about his new novel The Merchant's Mansion. Brad has been working as a freelance writer and editor since 2013. His work explores Newfoundland and Labrador's culture and history through horror and Gothic fiction. He has published three novels (After Dark Vapours, The Gut, and most recently The Merchant's Mansion). His non-fiction has been published in national publications like the Literary Review of Canada, Maisonneuve, and The Walrus. Brad discusses the role of a publisher, where he draws inspiration for his novels, and offers up some advice to aspiring authors. Dave also picked Brad's brain on some baseball and basketball and as always the rapid fire question round. Simpsons or Family Guy? Tune in to find out.

Dave opens the show with a chat about an upcoming show at The Ship, Son of a Critch, NL Growlers, Blue Jays, Leafs, Raptors, and a whole bunch more!

Dan George joins Dave this week to chat all about his career as a professional drummer based out of St. John's, NL. Dan stopped by to discuss the projects he's currently working on including the new Nick Earle album, and the session work with several NL artists. Also included is a great conversation about attending Canadian music conferences such as CCMA's and ECMA's. Dan also talks about performing with Justin Fancy for the Grammy.com play at home virtual series and recording drums for Leah Capelle In Los Angeles. Lots of chat about all things music in here including the Grand Falls Salmon Festival, gigging in Labrador and of course the rapid fire segment. Does Dan like Seinfeld or Friends more? Tune in to find out!

Dave opens the show with a breakdown of some gigs over the last few weeks including St. Patrick's Day as well as an upcoming show at The Ship. Some opinions on the Oscars fiasco, and of course some sports banter including the Leafs, Jays, and NCAA March Madness.

On episode 3, season 2, Dave is joined by singer/songwriter and music educator, Adam Baxter. Adam stopped by to chat all about his 28 songs in 28 days project that he just completed in February, Moving to St. John's from Nova Scotia to attend university, starting up a weekly songwriter showcase in the early 2000's and then moving to Central NL to pursue his career in music education.

Dave opens the show with some insight in to St. Patrick's Day, upcoming shows, Leafs, Jays, and the winner of the Lambs contest. This and a whole bunch more!

This episode, Dave is joined by musician, Rowan Sherlock. Born and raised in Ireland, Rowan is a classically trained violinist who has made Newfoundland his home. Rowan chats about growing up, how he made the decision to move to Canada, performing in St. John's, and the many aspects that come with being an instrumentalist in the performing and studio world, especially in Newfoundland.

Dave opens the show with some discussion on upcoming shows, St. Patrick's Day, NHL, Growlers, burger battle, and a whole bunch more!

The Dave Whitty Show is back for season 2 thanks to Lambs Rum! On Episode 1 season 2, Dave has local singer/songwriter and member of the band Fairgale, Andrew Rodgers. Andrew is currently in studio finishing off the latest Fairgale album and is also working on his first solo album. An incredible talent, Andrew talks about some of the songwriting and recording processes and also discusses his new weekly live-stream. Dave warmed up his new rapid fire questions segment to finish off the chat so listen in to see if Andrew likes pineapple on pizza.

Dave opens the show with a chat about covid, hockey, basketball, golf, the superbowl, the Olympics, new music and a ton more.