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In this episode, your host, Greg Howard Jr, talks with music stars PREACHER STONE and MARC DEL GIUDICE.

About Preacher Stone:

Ronnie Riddle: Vocals, Harmonica

Ben Robinson: Lead Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Slide Guitar

Nick Nyugen: Lead Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Mandolin, Fiddle, Dobro

Wyatt: Drums, Backing Vocals

Jim Bolt: Bass Guitar, Backing Vocals

Preacher Stone began as guitarist Marty Hill’s vision of creating a world-class southern rock band in the image of Lynyrd Skynyrd. Hill enlisted lead vocalist Ronnie Riddle. The first song the two wrote was “Not Today” which appeared on the Fox Network’s hit series “Sons of Anarchy” which gained the band notoriety in the southern rock world and lead to the band being exposed to a worldwide audience through the Lynyrd Skynyrd Simple Man Cruise and the Rock Legends Cruise with ZZ Top. Years, miles, and fate lead to the assembling of the band’s lineup which features Ronnie Riddle on vocals, Marty Hill on lead guitar, Ben Robinson on lead guitar, Johnny Webb on keys, Jim Bolt on bass, and Wyatt on drums. The varied musical influences of the band members create a guitar-powered, groove-driven, sing along songs about real life that is served with a heaping helping of swagger and a southern accent. Preacher Stone’s live performances are a combination rock and roll show, tent revival, and a family reunion. A well-earned reputation as an outstanding live band makes Preacher Stone is a must see!

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About Marc Del Giudice:

Marc's musical journey is a dynamic tapestry, blending the classic tones of rock with a contemporary indie flair. His compositions, fueled by introspective lyricism and captivating melodies, pay homage to the roots while exploring the modern frontiers of indie rock. Each song is a journey through the landscapes of emotion, narrated with authenticity and a distinctive musical fingerprint.

Acknowledging the evolving soundscape, Marc draws inspiration from contemporary luminaries like Bleachers and Dayglow. This infusion of modern indie elements adds a refreshing layer to his music, creating a sonic landscape that resonates with a diverse audience.

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In this episode, your host, Greg Howard Jr, sits down to talk with Canadian music stars VON BIEKER and CAROLINE PARKE.

About Von Bieker:

Von Bieker plays indie folk that haunts your heart with small stories and big questions. Mostly.

His recent singles have brought explosive growth, with We Don’t Even Fight Anymore gaining 10,000 Spotify streams in its first month. Asheville was featured on the Exclaim Eh? national playlist and charted in Ontario’s Radio Western Top Ten. Von Bieker’s debut album Long For This World reached #3 on the CKUA Top 30. His full-length follow-up, DUMB HOPE, releases in June 2024.

Von Bieker’s thoughtful lyrics and emotional performance have landed him on stages with the likes of Anna Tivel, Jon Bryant, Joshua Hyslop and Jordan Klassen. He’s received radio airplay across Canada and been featured in several music publications including Bandcamp Daily, Adobe and Teardrops, Canadian Beats, Cheers To The Vikings, Chillfiltr, Mesmerized, Sinusoidal, Mystic Sons and Indie Music Flix.

A Von Bieker song wrestles between hope and despair; love and fear; faith and doubt. Gentle folk crooning meets a raw and honest howl in Von Bieker’s cinematic soundscape. His songwriting awarded him a 2022 Songwriting Scholarship from Seattle-based Image Journal.

Von Bieker draws from a powerhouse of influences, from the guitar-driven groove of Bahamas to the spiritual depth of Bruce Cockburn – from the breaking-point passion of Glen Hansard to the quirky joy of the Talking Heads.

Based in Edmonton, Alberta, Von Bieker frequently plays solo and with his band, Von Bieker and his Small-Tones.

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About Caroline Parke in Her Own Words:

I wrote my first song in 2008, and have been jotting down lines in spurts and starts ever since. Most of the time I use real life experiences, using songwriting to revive all sorts of emotions. There are also songs where I completely make up the entire story line, allowing myself to just let go and dream for an afternoon! (Its a Great Escape!) 

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I am quite isolated on a farm in the middle of cattle country in western Canada. My daily interactions are with my husband and four young children, and my husband`s parents. Thank goodness for the internet, to allow for more visiting! I am always busy with cooking and cleaning and laundry and have a big garden each summer, preserving much of our food, and cooking (almost) every meal from scratch (if you need a recipe, just ask!).

It`s difficult to find any stretch of time to concentrate, but as my friend Tammy says, you can`t get diamonds without pressure. While I am sometimes overwhelmed with simple daily tasks, I find that my mind can often find a glimmer of a small crack, and squeezes out something refreshing, creative, and beautiful, through words and melody.

It`s a beautiful thing, this world.

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In the premiere episode your host, Greg Howard Jr, sits down to talk with author and poet JENNIFER BUSH-HARRIS and Thirst for Democracy creator QONDI

ABOUT JENNIFER BUSH-HARRIS: Jennifer Bush-Harris is a freelance writer, blogger, podcaster, and poet. She has written 18 books, including 11 books of poetry. Her latest release is entitled Learning To Breathe Fire: The Collected Works During 30 Days Of Jaye 2019-2023.

CONNECT WITH JENNIFER BUSH-HARRIS: HERE

ABOUT QONDI: Qondi is the founder of Thirst for Democracy, a multi-platform political project, which harnesses the power of the Thirst to encourage joyful civic engagement. Creator of the romcom Twitternovela “The Affair” starring Stick Qondi, Senator My Boo, and the Brother Husbands.

CONNECT WITH QONDI: Qondi on Twitter / Stick Qondi on Twitter / Stick Qondi on TikTok

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