Kingston Live Podcast

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Kingston Live Podcast

Kingston Live is independently produced, and the only podcast dedicated to exposing emerging artists and chronicling the thriving local scene in Canada’s First Capital of Music. Hosted by a rotating cast of Kingston media talent, including Johnny San (Soundwise), Riley Jabour (Rogers Media radio personality), Ange Stever, each monthly episode features in-person guest interviews with a Kingston-based band, artist, industry insiders and influencers who keep Kingston’s music scene rich and vibrant.

  1. Emilie Steele & The Deal show their cards on Cut the Deck

    OCT 31

    Emilie Steele & The Deal show their cards on Cut the Deck

    It's been five years and a global pandemic since Kingston's Emilie Steele & The Deal released their self-titled EP. Through it all, the indie-rock-alt-country act has grown their following, their band and their repertoire. On this episode, Riley and Johnny talk to Emilie Steele and drummer Jon Irwin about their journey since 2019 and the making of the band's debut full-length album, Cut the Deck, due out November 15, 2024, and where Emilie Steele & The Deal go from here.Guests:Emilie ...

    39 min
  2. How the Canadian Federation of Musicians is empowering artist-entrepreneurs

    SEP 27

    How the Canadian Federation of Musicians is empowering artist-entrepreneurs

    Whether you're a casual or career musician, or a live or recorded music consumer, you'll find this episode enlightening. Music is an industry, and being a professional musician is a trade. And, whether writing, recording or performing, musicians have rights and needs, just like other workers. Often navigating the industry on their own, many musicians experience mistreatment, poor pay and exploitation. On this episode, we're joined by Liana White of the Canadian Federation of Musicians, ...

    55 min
  3. The Meringues serve up sassy sophomore LP six years in the making

    AUG 31

    The Meringues serve up sassy sophomore LP six years in the making

    Known for their frenetic and rousing live performances, it's been six years since Kingston garage punks The Meringues' last full-length album. With their sophomore LP, Pavlova's Dog, set for release on September 16, 2024, founding members Ted and Amanda discuss the inspiration for their lasting creative partnership; their DIY approach to promotion and publicity; the making of the new album, and share the first single, Royalty.Music in this episode:Royalty by The MeringuesGuests:Ted EvansAmand...

    37 min
  4. Piner branches out from Kingston roots

    JUL 31

    Piner branches out from Kingston roots

    Fresh from their Rockin' the Square performance supporting the JUNO Award-winning Crash Test Dummies, hosts Johnny and Riley sit down with Claya Way Brackenbury and Michael Broadhead of Kingston alt-folk act, Piner. The conversation traverses the accomplishments of the band both locally and abroad; their 2023 LP, A Netherworld and related social causes; the similarities and differences between the music communities in Ontario and Nova Scotia; as well as the work of Local 518 of the Union of P...

    59 min
  5. 92Rare and Dupel on the future of Kingston hip-hop

    JUN 30

    92Rare and Dupel on the future of Kingston hip-hop

    On this episode, hosts Johnny and Riley examine Kingston's music scene through the lens of local hip-hop artists 92Rare (Justin Lamoreaux of Thunder Bolt Labs) and Dupel (Jean Jacques Dupel). Their conversation explores the opportunities and adversities faced by Kingston hip-hop artists, including thoughts on how City officials, promoters and festival organizers can help break barriers, stigmas and paradigms to expand hip-hop's representation in Kingston's live music offering. Plus, hear the ...

    57 min
  6. Spectrum Voices: Kingston's open choir for everybody

    MAY 31

    Spectrum Voices: Kingston's open choir for everybody

    June is the start of Pride Season in Canada, and fittingly, this episode explores the vision—and visionaries—behind Kingston's non-auditioned, mixed-voice, 2SLGBTQ+ and allied choir, Spectrum Voices. Hosts Johnny and Ange are joined by choir director Ren Challacombe, and Filipino-Canadian, multi-instrumental singer-songwrtier and choir member, Ari Bautista, who also writes, records and performs under the name ATIARI. Together, they tackle topics ranging from diversity and inclusivity to the a...

    43 min
  7. Tiny Horse ready for their First Rodeo

    APR 30

    Tiny Horse ready for their First Rodeo

    It's been four years since Kingston's Rae Corcoran and Ciara Roberts proclaimed their musical act, Tiny Horse, on the Kingston Live podcast (episode 22). In this episode, the pair return to reflect on the band's growth and early success, its uniqueness and appeal, and what it's like being a queer band seemingly beloved by a mostly straight fan base. They also share music and stories from their forthcoming full-length debut, First Rodeo, produced by Brett Emmons of The Glorious Sons and due ou...

    57 min
  8. Aaron Holmberg and Savannah Shea share the magic of RKY Camp

    MAR 31

    Aaron Holmberg and Savannah Shea share the magic of RKY Camp

    Five years in the making, the RKY Camp Summer Album aims to help more kids experience the transformative "magic" of the annual youth retreats on Eagle Lake, north of Kingston. On this episode, host Rob Howard is joined by alt-folk singer-songwriter Savannah Shea, and recording engineer and producer Aaron Holmberg, who share their RKY Camp memories and discuss the making of the benefit album—which features 18 songs contributed by 66 Kingston-based musicians—to be released on April 12, 2024. Pl...

    48 min
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Kingston Live is independently produced, and the only podcast dedicated to exposing emerging artists and chronicling the thriving local scene in Canada’s First Capital of Music. Hosted by a rotating cast of Kingston media talent, including Johnny San (Soundwise), Riley Jabour (Rogers Media radio personality), Ange Stever, each monthly episode features in-person guest interviews with a Kingston-based band, artist, industry insiders and influencers who keep Kingston’s music scene rich and vibrant.

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  • Creator
    Kingston Live
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2024
  • Episodes
    77
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Kingston Live Podcast
  • Show Website
    Kingston Live Podcast

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