The Dawg and Gus Show

Feed After Midnight is a great local band that started as a hard rock band and evolved into a heavier sound. Starting as a cover band to gain exposure but eventually wanted to play their own music. They are currently working on new music and have a single out now called "Doomed". We discuss the correlation between metal music and horror movies. They talk about how metal music reflects the dark and macabre themes of horror movies and how both genres are often misunderstood. They also share their experiences of attending metal shows and how they feel safe and connected to the music and the crowd. The conversation then shifts to the band's career highlights, including being played on Rebel and performing bigger shows. We also discuss the misconceptions about metal music and the challenges faced by local bands.

The Dawg and Gus Show welcomes the band Turning Lights and discusses various topics such as their origin story, the Ottawa music scene, their songwriting process, and upcoming projects. The band members share their influences and how they came up with their name. They also talk about their favorite venues in Ottawa and their plans for merchandise. The conversation touches on the transformation of Chapters downtown into a music venue and the band's pre-show rituals. They also mention their upcoming EP and future recording plans. The band discusses their approach to playing live shows and their plans for the future. They emphasize the importance of balancing their live performances with writing and recording new music. They also discuss the need to be strategic about their shows and not oversaturate the market. The band members share their thoughts on branching out of Ottawa and playing in bigger venues and festivals. They express their desire to make a living off music and open for their favorite bands. They also talk about the impact of musicians who died young and the fascination with the 27 Club. The band members reflect on when they knew music was their passion and the role of technology in their creative process. They discuss the importance of social media in promoting their music and getting their name out there. The conversation covers the importance of marketing in the music industry and the challenges of balancing creativity with promotion. The guests discuss their favorite Canadian bands from the 80s and 90s and share their upcoming plans for shows and the release of their EP.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Small Talk

02:29 Formation of The Turning Lights

06:50 Influences and Songwriting Process

08:39 The Ottawa Music Scene

11:42 The Potential of Chapters as a Music Venue

14:15 Pre-Show Rituals and Favorite Venues

17:17 Upcoming EP and Challenges

19:31 Balancing Live Shows and Writing

27:33 Dreaming Big: Playing at the Ottawa Blues Fest

29:58 The Legacy of Young Musicians Who Died Early

35:38 The Importance of Evolving as Artists

38:44 The Role of Technology in Music Creation and Promotion

39:47 The Importance of Marketing in the Music Industry

45:39 Exploring the Canadian Music Scene

49:58 Favorite Cover Songs: 'Psycho Killer' and 'Fly Me To The Moon'

54:50 Upcoming Shows and EP Release

56:57 Dawg and Gus 1.mp3

Summary

Chiron Promotions is a promotion company focused on promoting the wellness and art of musicians in Ottawa. They aim to bring attention to Canadian and Ottawa artists while also addressing mental health. They offer workshops and one-on-one support to help musicians cope with rejection and develop critical skills. Chiron Promotions is committed to creating a robust music scene and fostering resilience in artists. They have a transparent approach to their shows, providing full disclosure of expenses and splitting revenue with the bands. They are looking to have a community impact and go beyond just putting on shows. Chiron Promotions aims to grow the Ottawa music scene and create a supportive community. They prioritize collaboration and building relationships with artists and venues. They believe in accepting failure and finding ways to improve and pivot. Balancing personal and professional lives is a challenge, but they find inspiration by taking breaks and focusing on their passions. Their long-term goal is to contribute to the growth of the music scene and create an ecosystem where artists can thrive. They don't see AI playing a significant role in their industry, as live music and community support are irreplaceable.

Takeaways

Chiron Promotions focuses on promoting the wellness and art of musicians in Ottawa.

They offer workshops and support to help musicians cope with rejection and develop critical skills.

Chiron Promotions aims to create a robust music scene and foster resilience in artists.

They have a transparent approach to their shows, providing full disclosure of expenses and splitting revenue with the bands. Chiron Promotions focuses on collaboration and building relationships in the Ottawa music scene.

They believe in accepting failure and finding ways to improve and pivot.

Balancing personal and professional lives is a challenge, but finding inspiration in passions is key.

Their long-term goal is to contribute to the growth of the music scene and create a supportive ecosystem.

They don't see AI playing a significant role in their industry, as live music and community support are irreplaceable.

A Flautist???

Yes a Flautist, and a amazing one at that!! MEET FLUTE SIVA!!

Ottawa's own Flautist extraordinaire sits down with Dawg and Gus to discuss his new single " Who I Am" and many other interesting topics like performing at weddings and his collection and care of his flutes.

Once again join us for a fact filled chat with this seriously talented individual.

Be sure to check him out on all the socials, give him a follow and a listen ..... you won't be disappointed!!

As always , much love and admiration!

Dawg and Gus

YOUR FAVORITE ALT- METAL BOYBAND!!

Come join Dawg and Gus as they get to sit down with Cevilain!

The lads chat about ALL THINGS Cevilain from new music to new show and MUCH MUCH more.

Come on along and see what surprises the boys have in store for us as well as you their loyal fans.

If you are NOT already a fan, give em a listen , follow them on the socials and MOST DEFINITELY catch them in concert ( they actually annouce a new show on the podcast !!)

And as always, support local acts and venues!

Much love,

Dawg and Gus

A SPECIAL PODCAST ....... Letting Go Finale Online Concert.

This Friday night May 31st experience the debut album from Sarah Church in an intimate online setting right from your living room. This is a show you don't want to miss!

Tickets are 10$ each and available now!

Dawg and Gus have a sit down with Sarah to talk about this event and about her writing new songs along with other topics.

So come join us and give a listen and support this talented artist and give a listen to her album from start to finish this Friday evening.

Go to sarahchurch.ca to get your tickets for this event.

As always, much love,

Dawg and Gus

BEARDS! Instagram accounts for dogs, naming of the band.....

Welcome !! Dawg and Gus sit down with Wade Barras about ALL of this and EVEN more.

Wade takes us through the process of his writing his tunes, touring and reading a room.

So come join in the chat and learn more about this talented local musician.

Please remember to support your local artists and venues, get out to the shows, buy the merch and speak nicely of them on all the socials.....

SPREAD THE WORD.......... OTTAWA'S GOT TALENT!!!

Much love,

Dawg and Gus

Rock n Roller from Ottawa!

Meet Braden Foulkes!. Come on in sit right down and prepare your favourite beverage ( or 2) and get to know Braden as Dawg and Gus ask the thought provoking questions that you have on your mind but were afraid to ask..... or not!

Braden talks influences, working with his band vs solo ventures, playing his music his way and lots lots more!!

As always support your local artists and venues. Follow them on social media, give em love, share there posts, music, buy their merch and check them out live..... you WONT be disappointed!!!

Much Love,

Dawg and Gus

SO winning in the " My mom is the coolest Mom " category is local punk band Wet For Days!! My mom's a lawyer .... OH YEAH MY MOM PLAYS IN A PUNK BAND!! ( ok you win, coolest mom award !!)

A trio of Mom's who LOVE punk music make up this band and they are loud and proud!!

From their humble beginnings to where they are now , the ladies take us through how they became a band, to performing and writing songs, to their first recorded material ( coming soon).

So come join us, learn more about the band, follow on social media, come out to the shows and support your local venues and we hope to see you out and about having a great time with amazing bands and music!!

Much love always,

Dawg and Gus

You'll hear a thousand sounds and ride a roller coaster of emotions!

This is Laughing In Slow Motion.

Dawg and Gus sit down with Kiel from Laughing In Slow Motion to get to know the band a little better, the first thing we learned is that his name is pronounced KYLE and NOT KEEL!

Throughout the interview we get a better picture of how Kiel and the other members met, their musical direction and many , many more important pieces of the Laughing In Slow Motion musical puzzle.

So come on in and sit down, grab your favorite beverage and get to know ANOTHER amazing local talent!

Much love,

Dawg and Gus