The Dawg and Gus Show

Dawg and Gus sit down with the extremely talented and versitile Rebecca Noelle to talk music, songwriting ,producing ,buying a new house , sushi and bathtubs.

Rebecca talks with Dawg and Gus about how she prepares to write songs and about working with The Peptides , The Commotions , The Stellasonic and working with her grandfather renowned pianist John Noubarian on her debut solo jazz album ,Rebecca Noelle : A Night at Maggies.

With a career spanning 15 years and working with such artists as BB King, Buddy Guy, Norah Jones and Bonnie Raitt there is no slowing down for this talented lady. 

During our wonderful talk we chat about her touring and working with 3 different styles of bands and about her moving into her first house the experineces of being a homeowner.

Join us and listen to this amazingly fun and eye opening look into the life of a very talented woman... Rebecca Noelle

Be sure to check out her Instagram page as well as checking out her Spotify page and follow this very talented lady.

Dawg and Gus sit down and chat with Kristine St Pierre a local bilingual singer/songwriter. Kristine talks about what it is like to be a mother and also a performer and the challenges that come along with balancing a home life with one of life on the road touring.

Thought provoking and engaging , Kristine takes us on a musical journey discussing her cross Canada tours and touring overseas and the affect that those adventures had on her and her songwriting . 

Dawg and Gus chat with Jake about his upcoming single and album preparations. Jake also gets candid with us talking about his sobriety and how he plans to use the monies he makes from his new single Still Hope to help others who are struggling with addictions.

They also discuss with Jake his musical upbringing and influences that have sent him on his musical and emotional journey. Be sure to follow Jake on his journey through all the social media outlets and support him when he plays live in Ottawa.

Dawg and Gus talk about who is the best Canadian Rock Band of all time. We check out some lists of bands we found on the internet and discuss the rankings that these list give.

We also discuss what is the possible criteria for making these lists and have a spirited debate over WHERE some bands SHOULD be on the list.

And of course personal prefference comes into play when talking about the bands on the list, with Dawg feeling that a CERTAIN band SHOULD be higher on BOTH lists and Gus feeling the same way about ANOTHER great Canadian band.

So sit back and give a listen to this podcast and let us know what YOU think!!!

Dawg and Gus chat with possibly the COOLEST person that they have had on the podcast to date, Trevor Alguire.  Skateboarder, Skateboard shop owner, restorer of vintage automobiles, singer, songwriter , the man does it all.!!

We chat about Trevors musical influences and how his parents were the most supportive of him in his dreams to open a skateboard shop, design and build boards, write , sing and preform his music and travel the country to bring his music to the people. 

Dawg and Gus talk about the challenges to stay focussed on the dream during the last 2 plus years and Trevors attitude towards life , music , his children and being married while doing ALL the things that he does.

Check out this awesome podcast we have for you and also DEF check out Trevor when he is out playing his music,,,,,, you WON'T be dissapointed.

Dawg and Gus chat with Jason Jaknunas owner of Metropolitan Studios about his love for technology and zest for working with and producing amazing artists. Jason adds insight to the process of making an album and what it is like to work with some of the best of Canadian musicians. 

Juno and Grammy nominated producer/engineer talks about  growing up with music and how music shaped his life. Dawg and Gus ask the questions that need to be asked and Jason is up to the task of answering all of them.

Dawg and Gus talk with another childhood friend of Gus's about his musical leanings and juggling his music, work and homelife . They also spoke about Nick's influences in his music. 

Nick is the owner of The Turning Point , Ottawa'a go-to shop for vinyl records, cds, Movies on DVD and Blu -Ray. Take the time to visit Nick at 411 Cooper St and tell him Dawg and Gus sent ya!

Dawg and Gus talk to Gus's childhood friend Amanda  Rheaume about her new album, the process of writing songs during the pandemic , her thoughts on returning to live performances and her influences. They also talk about her Juno experiences ,her hockey skills and yes.... we ask her if she likes the music of the 80s or 90s more. Sadly ONCE again the 90s win ( though Amanda did say she liked the 80s but has more memories of growing up with the music of the 90's . She does mention ONE of her favorite albums Alanis Morissette's - Jagged Little Pill.

Dawg and Gus talk with Mark Leo of Mecca Of Stank about his early influeneces and the music that the band plays. Spoke of many different topics music related and also listened to the bands single Dopamine Dreams. Mark gave Dawg and Gus some insights into the process of writing and recording a single .

Dawg and Gus deep dive into why certain bands are hated. From being too cheesy or using a formula for every album or song to their frontman/woman being jerks and many other variables are discussed . And SADLY a CANADIAN BAND tops most of the lists we checked out!