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United by punk, perimenopause and patriarchal pushback, four Kingston women musicians formed the musical coven, HAG. On this episode, Riley chats with three-fourths of the witch-punk band, who share their story as well as an exclusive pre-release single (not available on our broadcast edition).      Chapters: 00:00:00 Episode overview 00:01:47 Who the hell is HAG? 00:03:31 The spirit of HAG 00:05:43 Punk and perimenopause 00:07:22 COVID conversations and cosmic forces create HAG 00:08:55 Sacred synergy and collective creativity 00:10:11 Shared sentiment: The folk-punk connection 00:12:50 From comedy to percussion: Ange's story 00:16:13 Shared decision-making and disagreements 00:19:02 Song: So Tired by HAG 00:21:27 New HAG music on the way 00:24:16 Magic, music and witchcraft 00:26:45 Why witchcraft is inspiring new interest 00:28:17 HAG's Halloween show in Kingston 00:30:05 The true punk spirit of Halloween 00:32:52 Episode credits Episode Production Credits Music in this episode: So Tired by HAG Guests: Megan Hamilton https://kingstonlive.ca/artist/1149120/view Angela Stever https://kingstonlive.ca/angestever Dee Prescott https://kingstonlive.ca/deeprescott Hosts: Riley Jabour [email protected] Audio production: SoundWise Inc. https://kingstonlive.ca/resource/1191590/view Episode Links HAG https://kingstonlive.ca/hag Megan Hamilton https://kingstonlive.ca/artist/1149120/view Forty Seven Teeth https://kingstonlive.ca/forty-seven-teeth Moira Demorest https://kingstonlive.ca/moira-demorest Broom Factory https://kingstonlive.ca/the-broom-factory HAG's Halloween show https://kingstonlive.ca/show/944525/view Kingston concerts, live music and event listings https://kingstonlive.ca/ Sign up for Kingston music news, local concert and event listings and announcements delivered to your inbox monthly, weekly or even daily. Subscribe here…

On this episode, Johnny and Riley are joined by Kingston musicians Kyra Johnson (Kyra) and Sean Patterson (Nü Clarion), formerly of Oakridge Ave. Both artists share their perspectives on songwriting and recording, musical experimentation, and Kingston's music scene. Kyra shares her song from her Slaight Music Video Showcase project, and Sean shares a track from Nü Clarion's forthcoming album release, disB'lief, due out October 1, 2026. Chapters: 00:00:00 - Episode overview 00:02:25 - Introductions 00:03:48 - An evolving experience at Back to the Farm Beer & Music Festival 00:06:42 - Kyra's diverse musical inspiration 00:11:02 - Sean's Nü Clarion music project 00:13:25 - Making music in a band vs. solo 00:14:27 - Lamenting the demise of Oakridge Ave. 00:18:04 - Song: Key to the City by Nü Clarion 00:20:46 - Musical experimentation: "You can just do things." 00:23:42 - Music's analog resurgence 00:25:24 - Kyra's new Kingston perspective 00:29:53 - Song: I'm a Diamond by Kyra 00:33:43 - Sean's Kingston perspective 00:36:12 - Creativity and the "pace" of Kingston 00:39:19 - How recording turned Sean from musician to producer 00:41:29 - Album listening and respecting the artists and producers 00:46:24 - Kyra returns to the studio 00:48:29 - Episode credits Episode Production Credits Guests: Kyra Johnson https://kingstonlive.ca/kyrajohnson Sean Patterson https://kingstonlive.ca/seanpatterson Hosts: Johnny San [email protected] Riley Jabour [email protected] Audio production: SoundWise Inc. https://kingstonlive.ca/resource/1191590/view Episode Links Kyra https://kingstonlive.ca/kyrajohnson Nü Clarion https://kingstonlive.ca/nuclarion Back to the Farm https://kingstonlive.ca/resource/1415864/view Miss Emily https://kingstonlive.ca/miss-emily Oakridge Ave. https://kingstonlive.ca/oakridge-ave Kingston Canadian Film Festival Slaight Music Video Showcase https://kingcanfilmfest.com/event/smvp26/ Video: I'm a Diamond by Kyra https://youtu.be/TeEpP3TYRMg?si=4vaouLCeq1TDR6M8 Kingston concerts, live music and event listings https://kingstonlive.ca/ Sign up for Kingston music news, local concert and event listings and announcements delivered to your inbox monthly, weekly or even daily. Subscribe here…

On September 12, 2026, Downtown Kingston will host the inaugural RoadTrip Music Festival. Its unconventional lineup warps the festival paradigm by mixing up musical styles and by blending local acts with touring acts from as far away as L.A. RoadTrip promises a refreshing, inclusive festival experience for residents and visitors alike, thanks to the vision of musical tastemakers Virginia Clark and Steve Jordan. In this episode, Steve Jordan joins Rob in studio to discuss his Kingston roots, founding the Polaris Music Prize, and why he thinks RoadTrip Music Festival is something you'll not want to miss. Chapters: 00:00:00 - Episode overview 00:02:42 - Steve Jordan's Kingston roots 00:06:05 - From Kingston to the Polaris Music Prize 00:11:57 - Applying the Polaris philosophy to RoadTrip Music Festival 00:17:15 - How Steve got involved with RoadTrip Music Festival 00:20:59 - Breaking the music festival paradigm 00:23:37 - Naming RoadTrip Music Festival 00:25:11 - Why you should come to RoadTrip Music Festival 00:28:05 - Architecting the experience: Virginia Clark and Flying V Productions 00:30:04 - A national music perspective meets a local perspective 00:31:30 - Steve's ethos: Treat the audience with respect 00:34:27 - Planning your RoadTrip Music Festival experience 00:37:11 - Future plans for RoadTrip Music Festival 00:38:22 - The Canadian music that's exciting Steve Jordan right now 00:41:55 - The ingredients for Kingston's musical richness 00:46:56 - Episode credits Episode Production Credits Guests: Steve Jordan Hosts: Rob Howard [email protected] Audio production: SoundWise Inc. https://kingstonlive.ca/resource/1191590/view Episode Links RoadTrip Music Festival https://kingstonlive.ca/resource/1395303/view Downtown Kingston https://kingstonlive.ca/downtownkingston Flying V Productions https://kingstonlive.ca/resource/1191640/view Kasador https://kingstonlive.ca/kasador Tiny Horse https://kingstonlive.ca/tiny-horse Piner https://kingstonlive.ca/piner O Green https://kingstonlive.ca/ogreen Kingston concerts and music festivals https://kingstonlive.ca/ Sign up for Kingston music news, local concert and event listings and announcements delivered to your inbox monthly, weekly or even daily. Subscribe here…

Thanks to progressive musical acts like Angine de Poitrine, microtonal music is seeing a surge of interest. That's partly what's prompted Kingston musician James Mulvale to resurrect his abandoned musical recording and performance project FASTFAST. Our guest way back on episode 40, James returns to the podcast to share how a recent surprise call microtonal enthusiasts in Munich persuaded him to revive FASTFAST after a three-year hiatus for a music festival performance overseas. Chapters: 00:00:00 Episode overview 00:02:04 What is microtonal music? 00:04:33 Anna-Maria Hefele and the nuances of human voice 00:07:35 Untwelving: Convention for contemporary microtonal and xenharmonic music 00:09:18 Finding an audience for microtonal music 00:12:12 Resurrecting FASTFAST 00:15:02 Song: Heebie Jeebies by FASTFAST live from Werkhaus Theatre, Munich (May 22, 2026) 00:18:03 The musical instruments of microtonal 00:22:01 Highlights of the Untwelving convention 00:24:00 Why Angine de Poitrine works 00:26:20 Break convention and embrace unpredictability 00:27:59 Microtonal as a reaction to AI 00:30:51 The forces driving virtual instruments and sample libraries 00:32:59 The future of music is analog, not digital 00:34:15 Why microtonal is a mindset, not a music genre 00:36:33 Normalizing microtonal and decolonizing music 00:39:51 Breaking paradigms and shifting perceptions 00:42:49 Exploring performance experiences for microtonal 00:44:41 James makes a microtonal playground https://chromotone.ca 00:47:49 Episode credits Episode Production Credits Music in this episode: Heebie Jeebies by FASTFAST live from Werkhaus Theatre, Munich (May 22, 2026) Guests: James Mulvale https://www.kingstonlive.ca/artist/863074/view Hosts: Johnny San [email protected] Audio production: SoundWise Inc. https://kingstonlive.ca/resource/1191590/view Episode Links FASTFAST https://www.kingstonlive.ca/artist/855248/view Untwelving: Convention for contemporary microtonal and xenharmonic music https://untwelving.com Anna Maria Hefele https://anna-maria-hefele.com Watch: FASTFAST performs Heebie Jeebies live from Werkhaus Theatre, Munich https://youtu.be/0_5ouW-W1_0?si=2aqTbP3vjCzOjc9_ Tachy Bunker https://tachybunker.fr Horse Lords https://www.horselords.org Podcast episode 40: Kingston's microtonal maven FASTFAST https://www.kingstonlive.ca/kingstons-microtonal-maven-fastfast Chromotone music app https://chromotone.ca Kingston concerts and music festivals https://kingstonlive.ca/ Sign up for Kingston music news, local concert and event listings and announcements delivered to your inbox monthly, weekly or even daily. Subscribe here…

Kingston's Céline Klein (Jamstone Productions) set out to make a documentary film exploring the theme of music and mental health through the lens of local artists. Though the project took some unexpected turns, Céline discusses the concept along with her subjects, Emily Fennel (Miss Emily) and Ricky Brant (KaKaow), who share some of the mental health and financial struggles they've faced over their musical careers. We first touched the topic of music and mental health in episode 83. If you are in distress, or know someone who is, call the Kingston & Frontenac 24/7 Crisis Line at 613-544-4229 or Toll Free 1-866-616-6005 Chapters: 00:00:18 Episode overview 00:01:35 Céline's documentary film concept 00:03:31 Emily on unpacking pain 00:07:05 The tension between live performance and life's reality 00:10:20 Fear and truth: Approaching the documentary film project 00:12:51 Leaving the comfort zone 00:14:30 Substances and sobriety: Ricky's journey 00:17:30 Veiling darkness – and facing it 00:19:34 Musical creativity: A blessing or a curse? 00:23:54 Depression and disillusionment derail Céline's film 00:28:03 Layering on financial stress 00:31:08 The importance of connection and community 00:34:00 Live music performance and spirituality 00:37:40 Gratitude for Kingston 00:41:19 Advice for those who may be struggling 00:46:23 Hopes for the documentary project 00:50:09 Episode credits Episode Production Credits Guests: Céline Klein (Jamstone Productions) Emily Fennel (Miss Emily) Ricky Brant (KaKaow) Hosts: Johnny San [email protected] Audio production: SoundWise Inc. https://kingstonlive.ca/resource/1191590/view Episode Links Addiction & Mental Health Services Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington https://amhs-kfla.ca/programs-services/crisis/ Podcast episode 83 - Music and mental health: A conversation with Kingston musicians https://kingstonlive.ca/kingston-podcast-musicians-music-mental-health Jamstone Productions https://kingstonlive.ca/resource/1192262/view KaKaow https://kingstonlive.ca/kakaow Miss Emily https://kingstonlive.ca/miss-emily In the Key of Blue https://kingstonlive.ca/show/929001/view Kingston concerts and music festivals https://kingstonlive.ca/ Sign up for Kingston music news, local concert and event listings and announcements delivered to your inbox monthly, weekly or even daily. Subscribe here…

With the twenty first edition of Skeleton Park Arts Festival around the corner, we sit down with the organization's new Co-Artistic Director, Sol Castañeda, and longtime festival patron and participant, musician extraordinaire, Teilhard Frost. Together, they shed light on the significance of the annual, free and sustainably-run arts festival in McBurney Park, the spirit of inclusivity that fuels it, and the presence and impact the SPAF community has year-round throughout the city. Chapters: 00:00:00 Episode overview 00:02:15 Introducing the new Co-Artistic Director of Skeleton Park Arts Fest 00:04:49 Teilhard on the festival's inception and significance 00:07:18 Looking at the festival through Sol's lens of varied experience 00:10:12 Something for everyone: SPAF's spirit of inclusivity 00:13:20 The enduring allure of the SPAF square dance 00:18:42 Celebrating life by dancing on the dead 00:21:11 Beyond the festival: SPAF's year-round programming 00:26:22 Nurturing young local artists 00:31:00 A festival made for families 00:32:48 Assembling The Os Project 00:40:34 Music: Roustabout by Frost Mercer 00:46:13 Highlights of this year's festival lineup 00:48:45 Open mic, RAW Taiko and tips for festival goersview 00:51:04 Sol's hope for the festival's future 00:53:11 Episode credits Episode Production Credits Guests: Sol Castañeda Teilhard Frost Hosts: Rob Howard [email protected] Music in this episode: Roustabout by Frost Mercer Audio production: SoundWise Inc. https://kingstonlive.ca/resource/1191590/view Episode Links Skeleton Park Arts Festival https://kingstonlive.ca/skeletonparkartsfestival Donate to Skeleton Park Arts Festival https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/41843 McBurney Park https://kingstonlive.ca/resource/1191548/view Teilhard Frost https://kingstonlive.ca/teilhard-frost Frost Mercer (The Os Project) https://kingstonlive.ca/frost-mercer Piner https://kingstonlive.ca/piner Downtown Kingston https://kingstonlive.ca/resource/1193118/view Kingston concerts and music festivals https://kingstonlive.ca/        Sign up for Kingston music news, local concert and event listings and announcements delivered to your inbox monthly, weekly or even daily. Subscribe here…

Paul Langlois co-wrote some of The Tragically Hip's most iconic songs. Ten years after the band's final performance in Kingston, Paul reflects on his solo work and finding inspiration after The Hip, and shares details and music from his latest release, Smooth Rock Falls. Chapters: 00:00:01 - Episode overview 00:02:39 - Paul's new album: Smooth Rock Falls 00:05:59 - Recording, mixing (and remixing) Smooth Rock Falls 00:08:54 - The inspiration and desperation of songwriting 00:11:05 - Ten-track tendencies and performance pressures 00:16:15 - Perfecting a solo sound 00:19:54 - Music as an outlet for grief 00:24:32 - Song: How You Are? by Paul Langlois 00:28:05 - Thoughts on the recent documentary film, No Dress Rehearsal 00:30:43 - The Hip's farewell show: Ten years later 00:33:08 - Recalling recent guest appearances 00:36:04 - The hard work nobody sees 00:39:19 - Paul's community presence 00:43:50 - Kingston's The Hip farewell show anniversary plans 00:48:15 - Reflecting on the Kingston music scene 00:53:56 - Upcoming festival performances 00:56:07 - Episode credits Episode Production Credits Guests: Paul Langlois Hosts: Johnny San [email protected] Angela Stever [email protected] Music in this episode: How You Are? by Paul Langlois Audio production: SoundWise Inc. https://kingstonlive.ca/resource/1191590/view Episode Links Paul Langlois https://kingstonlive.ca/paul-langlois Paul Langlois Band https://kingstonlive.ca/paullangloisband The Campfire Liars Club https://kingstonlive.ca/thecampfireliarsclub The Tragically Hip https://kingstonlive.ca/thetragicallyhip The Tragically Hip: No Dress Rehearsal https://www.primevideo.com/detail/0LOQ22M65PYSQDFD1QIQM4AW3I/ K-Rock 105.7 FM https://www.seekyoursounds.com/radio/krock1057 Kingston concerts and music festivals https://kingstonlive.ca/ Sign up for Kingston music news, local concert and event listings and announcements delivered to your inbox monthly, weekly or even daily. Subscribe here…

In part two of our Inside the Isabel series, the Isabel's Senior Marketing Officer, Alyssa de Hoop, and Technical Director, Aaron Holmberg, detail interesting aspects of the performing arts centre's operations. They also share some funny behind-the-scenes stories, dispel some common misperceptions about the Isabel, and how the venue is working to support Kingston's many local acts and artists.    Chapters: 0:00 Episode overview 1:26 Alyssa and Aaron's roles and responsibilities 4:52 A modern marvel in the heart of historic Kingston 6:46 The Isabel's performance spaces 8:18 The purpose-built performance hall 9:26 Hosting a variety of world class performances 10:03 Not just performing but recording too 11:54 Finding fun amidst the seriousness 16:21 The Isabel's residents 17:41 Accessibility features of the Isabel 20:35 How the Isabel supports local acts and artists 22:34 From physical to virtual performance spaces 27:31 Generating operating revenue 31:23 Common misperceptions of the Isabel 33:28 Where to learn more about the Isabel 34:20 Episode production credits Guests: Alyssa de Hoop, Senior Marketing Officer Aaron Holmberg, Technical Director Hosts: Rob Howard [email protected] Cover photo: Timothy Andrews [email protected] Audio production: SoundWise Inc. https://kingstonlive.ca/resource/1191590/view Episode Links The Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts https://kingstonlive.ca/isabel-bader-centre-for-the-performing-arts Queen's University https://www.queensu.ca Queen's University Film and Media https://www.queensu.ca/filmandmedia/ Tett Centre for Creativity & Learning https://kingstonlive.ca/resource/1196399/view Kingston concerts and music festivals https://kingstonlive.ca/ Sign up for Kingston music news, local concert and event listings and announcements delivered to your inbox monthly, weekly or even daily. Subscribe here…

This month we go inside what has become one of Kingston's most treasured venues: The Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts. In part one of a special two-part episode, The Isabel's Director, Gordon E. Smith, explains the vision, history, development and significance of the Queen's University-run building as a public space, educational facility, cultural hub and world class performance hall. Chapters: 0:22 Episode overview 02:04 The Isabel: A primer 04:42 The Isabel's inception 06:57 Building The Isabel 11:04 Project challenges and preserving the past 16:15 Prioritizinig diversity in programming performances 19:43 Complement don't compete: Collaborating with other cultural venues 23:10 Residencies and recording at The Isabel 27:05 Stewarding The Isabel as a place and a presence 29:24 Historical significance of The Isabel's site 32:04 Episode credits Episode Production Credits Guests: Gordon E. Smith, The Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts Hosts: Pete Sanfilippo [email protected] Cover photo: Timothy Andrews [email protected] Audio production: SoundWise Inc. https://kingstonlive.ca/resource/1191590/view Episode Links The Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts https://kingstonlive.ca/isabel-bader-centre-for-the-performing-arts Queen's University https://www.queensu.ca Queen's University DAN School of Drama and Music https://sdm.queensu.ca Queen's University Film and Media https://www.queensu.ca/filmandmedia/ Tett Centre for Creativity & Learning https://kingstonlive.ca/resource/1196399/view Kingston concerts and music festivals https://kingstonlive.ca/ Sign up for Kingston music news, local concert and event listings and announcements delivered to your inbox monthly, weekly or even daily. Subscribe here…

In recent years, Kingston's reputation as a rock or blues town has eclipsed the city's legacy as a thriving hub of jazz music. Local music enthusiast and Kingston Jazz Society president George Broughton joins host Pete to talk about the past, present and future of jazz in Kingston, and how to keep it accessible for generations to come. Chapters: 0:22 Episode overview 1:48 Kingston's musical DNA: Jazz 6:10 Discovering jazz music's difference – and magic 11:29 Kingston jazz's wartime roots 15:04 Nurturing future generations of jazz musicians 19:00 Barriers to entry: Politics and public education 24:08 All about the Kingston Jazz Society 28:21 Where to experience live jazz in Kingston 33:37 ZAMFIR: George's Zero Attitude Maximum Fun annual fest celebrates 30 years 38:13 Curating connection: The ZAMFIR and Island Jazz festival experiences 42:03 Capturing the live music and action 44:50 Future plans for the Kingston Jazz Society 48:39 Episode credits Episode Production Credits Guests: George Broughton, Board President, Kingston Jazz Society Hosts: Pete Sanfilippo [email protected] Music in this episode: Oscar Evans (song unknown) Audio production: SoundWise Inc. https://kingstonlive.ca/resource/1191590/view Episode Links Kingston Jazz Society https://kingstonlive.ca/kingstonjazzsociety Chantal Thompson https://kingstonlive.ca/chantal-thompson Oscar Evans https://kingstonlive.ca/oscarevans Sylvain Gagnon https://sylvaingagnon6.wixsite.com/home/bio The Joe Chithalen Memorial Musical Instrument Lending Library (Joe's M.I.L.L.) https://kingstonlive.ca/resource/1191596/view Musiikki Café & Whiskey Bar https://kingstonlive.ca/resource/1191600/view R.C.H.A. Club Hotel Wolfe Island https://kingstonlive.ca/resource/1191623/view St. Mark's Lutheran Church https://kingstonlive.ca/resource/1192338/view The Spire https://kingstonlive.ca/resource/1191615/view Little Rambunctious https://littlerambunctious.bandcamp.com Jamstone Productions https://kingstonlive.ca/resource/1192262/view Les Royal Pickles https://lesroyalpickles.bandcamp.com/music Savannah Shea https://kingstonlive.ca/savannah-shea China Cat Riders https://kingstonlive.ca/the_china_cat_riders_grateful_dead_tribute The Belleville Jazz Society https://www.facebook.com/profile.php/?id=61573620077845 The Musician's Performance Trust Fund https://musicpf.org Inner Harbour Jazz https://kingstonlive.ca/innerharbourjazz Kingston concerts and music festivals https://kingstonlive.ca/ Sign up for Kingston music news, local concert and event listings and announcements delivered to your inbox monthly, weekly or even daily. Subscribe here…

Born in Dublin, singer-songwriter Frank Ryan developed his artistry between London, Toronto, New York and L.A. On this episode, Frank shares how Kingston won his heart, what makes it a truly unique live music destination, and why he believes the city deserves the distinction as Canada's premier music city. Chapters: 0:21 Episode overview 2:46 From Dublin to Kingston: Frank's journey 6:48 The value of mentorship 8:24 How rising costs push culture out of communities 12:08 Why music thrives in Kingston 15:54 Kingston's unique geographic opportunity 17:36 The allure of Kingston's music scene 21:43 Frank's musical inspiration 24:39 Frank's "flip" from guitarist to vocalist 29:32 From busking to breakthrough to back-to-basics 33:58 Frank's surprising warm-up routine 37:18 Song: Stone Me by Frank Ryan 42:39 No compromises: Timing Frank's new album release 48:53 Leaving L.A. for Kingston: A community of "real love and support" 53:04 Excitement for the future of Kingston's music scene 57:05 How Kingston's abundance of local music creates connection 1:00:55 Live music as the magic element of community 1:04:00 Kingston's evolving musical landscape 1:07:20 Why we need a middle class of music 1:10:06 Kingston's magical live music combination 1:13:42 Episode credits Episode Production Credits Guests: Frank Ryan https://kingstonlive.ca/frank-ryan Hosts: Johnny San [email protected] Music in this episode: Stone Me by Frank Ryan Cover photo: Virginia Meeks https://kingstonlive.ca/resource/1191735/view Audio production: SoundWise Inc. https://kingstonlive.ca/resource/1191590/view Episode Links Frank Ryan https://kingstonlive.ca/frank-ryan Steve Jordan https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Jordan_(drummer) Roswell Rehearsals https://kingstonlive.ca/resource/1191624/view The Toucan https://kingstonlive.ca/resource/1191600/view Musiikki Café & Whiskey Bar https://kingstonlive.ca/resource/1191600/view Kingston concerts and music festivals https://kingstonlive.ca/ Sign up for Kingston music news, local concert and event listings and announcements delivered to your inbox monthly, weekly or even daily. Subscribe here…

Tucked away just north of Kingston in the town of Westport is The Cove Inn, a hidden gem that's been quietly gaining a reputation as a legendary Canadian live music venue. Johnny and Rob visit with the historic hotel's manager and music curator, Seamus Cowan, to understand how this country-pub-turned-community-hub has become a pillar of eastern Ontario's music scene, and how Seamus crafts unique and unforgettable experiences that keep music lovers coming back for more.    Episode Production Credits Guests: Seamus Cowan [email protected] Hosts: Rob Howard [email protected] Johnny San [email protected] Episode Links: The Cove Inn https://kingstonlive.ca/thecoveinn MusicWestport https://kingstonlive.ca/resource/1266840/view WestPorch Festival https://kingstonlive.ca/resource/1269740/view Kingston concerts and music festivals https://kingstonlive.ca/ Audio production by Soundwise https://kingstonlive.ca/resource/1191590/view Sign up for Kingston music news, local concert and event listings and announcements delivered to your inbox monthly, weekly or even daily. Subscribe here…

Following his departure from the iconic indie band he co-founded, Lowest of the Low, Stephen Stanley has continued writing, recording, releasing and touring his own brand of music as The Stephen Stanley Band. He also keeps busy hosting a long-running weekly radio show; reuniting with Low bandmates for occasional shows and mini-tours; collaborating with emerging Kingston artists, and organizing annual tribute concerts to his late friend, music journalist Dave Bookman. On this episode, Stephen shares his excitement for his latest project: Stephen Stanley & NoElectric, an un-plugged musical collaboration between Stephen and several top Kingston area musicians. Chapters: 0:22 Episode overview 2:10 Looking back on Lowest of the Low 7:34 A new project: Stephen Stanley & NoElectric 13:04 Juggling multiple musical endeavours 14:24 Stephen Stanley & NoElectric's upcoming mini-tour 17:01 How unplugged aspirations sparked NoElectric 19:07 "The legacy of my left ear." 21:39 Tania Joy to join upcoming Kingston show 23:44 Embodying the spirit of indie music 25:04 Kingston's beloved Broom Factory venue 26:49 Collaborating with Kingston's Piner 30:59 Capturing a special show in Adolphustown 34:05 Song: By Her Side (Live) by Stephen Stanley & NoElectric 43:05 The magnetism of Kingston's music community 47:34 Limitations and learning to say no 51:00 Episode credits Episode Production Credits Guests: Stephen Stanley https://kingstonlive.ca/stephenstanley Hosts: Rob Howard [email protected] Cover photo: Virginia Meeks https://kingstonlive.ca/resource/1191735/view Episode Links: Stephen Stanley & NoElectric https://kingstonlive.ca/noelectric The Stephen Stanley Band https://kingstonlive.ca/the-stephen-stanley-band Northern Wish on Hunters Bay Radio https://www.muskokaradio.com/northern-wish/ Tania Joy http://taniajoy.com Piner https://kingstonlive.ca/piner Stephen Stanley & NoElectric at The Broom Factory, November 2025 https://kingstonlive.ca/show/843877/view Kingston concerts and music festivals https://kingstonlive.ca/ Audio production by Soundwise https://kingstonlive.ca/resource/1191590/view Sign up for Kingston music news, local concert and event listings and announcements delivered to your inbox monthly, weekly or even daily. Subscribe here…

Anna, Dee and Jesse of Forty Seven Teeth reunite with host Riley to reminisce about Kingston's punk and indie music scene, and share a new song from their forthcoming album.  Chapters: 00:00:22 Episode overview 00:01:40 Fast forward to 2025 00:03:25 A new album in the works 00:05:33 Meeting your heroes… awkward! 00:06:28 Exclusivity and rebelliousness as performance draws 00:08:36 The all-ages matinee resurgence 00:09:32 Ghosts of Kingston music venues past 00:13:52 Are music compilations still key to punk? 00:15:56 Earthy, woodsy, witches: New music video 00:16:58 Song: Portland Flower by Forty Seven Teeth 00:21:54 New album release details 00:23:06 All the Feels: Amherst Island Radio show 00:25:05 Episode credits Episode Production Credits Guests: Anna Robertson Dee Prescott Jesse Aylesworth Hosts: Riley Jabour [email protected] Episode Links: Forty Seven Teeth https://kingstonlive.ca/forty-seven-teeth Amherst Island Radio https://kingstonlive.ca/resource/1194157/view Kingston concerts and music festivals https://kingstonlive.ca/ Audio production by Soundwise https://kingstonlive.ca/resource/1191590/view Sign up for Kingston music news, local concert and event listings and announcements delivered to your inbox monthly, weekly or even daily. Subscribe here…

Is the music industry a mental health hazard? This is one of the many questions explored in this episode, as Johnny and first-time co-host, Jermaine Marshall, explore the mental health and wellness challenges of writing, recording and performing music with local artists Ricky Brant—who writes, records and performs music as KaKaow (and hosts Musiikki Café's popular weekly open mic night)—and Rich Tyo of JukeBox County, who is also a professional psychotherapist. The conversation spans everything from substance abuse and addiction to grief and trauma, and covers topics ranging from self-care to professional help and even psychedelics treatment. Chapters: 00:00:22 Episode overview 00:01:38 Guest and host introductions 00:03:15 Psychiatry vs. psychotherapy 00:04:44 Is the music industry a mental health hazard? 00:08:49 Music as an outlet for pain and trauma 00:12:34 Balancing artist image and authentic identity 00:15:42 Music as a mental health tool 00:18:21 The vulnerable act of making and sharing music 00:21:39 Reconciling religion and music 00:23:57 Opening the musical medicine cabinet 00:26:56 Processing feelings vs. catharsis 00:30:37 How to approach professional mental health help 00:33:55 Live music as therapeutic infrastructure 00:40:06 No substitute for connection 00:42:54 Carrying grief as an artist 00:44:50 Ricky's rebound from rock bottom 00:53:13 Psychedelic support 00:55:46 Episode credits Episode Production Credits Guests: Rich Tyo of JukeBox County https://kingstonlive.ca/jukebox-county Ricky Brant (KaKaow) https://kingstonlive.ca/kakaow Hosts: Johnny San [email protected] Jermaine Marshall https://kingstonlive.ca/jermainemarshall Episode Links: Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington Addiction & Mental Health Services https://amhs-kfla.ca AMHS-KFLA mental health crisis programs https://amhs-kfla.ca/programs-services/crisis/ Outside the Box Education & Psychotherapy https://www.kingstonoutsidethebox.com/ JukeBox County https://kingstonlive.ca/jukebox-county KaKaow https://kingstonlive.ca/kakaow Musiikki Café https://kingstonlive.ca/musiikki-cafe Kingston concerts and music festivals https://kingstonlive.ca/ Audio production by Soundwise https://kingstonlive.ca/resource/1191590/view Sign up for Kingston music news, local concert and event listings and announcements delivered to your inbox monthly, weekly or even daily. Subscribe here…