Its A Music Thing
113 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 months ago - ★★★★ - 2 ratingsEvery week we will sit down with a musician or someone that helps make the music scene continue to work.
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Episodes
Episode 106 - Oobliette Sparks (Tsunami Bomb)
December 13, 2023 07:28 - 1 hour - 133 MBFinishing off our series with the wonderful folks from Tsunami Bomb with Obliette Sparks. It was great getting to know how the band started and why they broke up and how they all got back together again. Hopefully y'all enjoyed it and I cannot wait to share more episodes with everyone over the coming months/weeks. I have some really great folks lined up. Check out the links below Tsunami Bomb Website Tsunami Bomb Spotify As always a HUGE thank you to the Sorels for providing us with t...
Episode 105 - Kate Jacobi (Tsunami Bomb)
December 06, 2023 07:23 - 1 hour - 91.6 MBIn this episode we speak with Kate Jacobi. As always we learn about her musical journey and how she got to be fronting Tsunami Bomb. She replaced the original singer Agent M and we get into how that happened and how she felt about taking over for such a beloved front person. Check out these links below Tsunami Bomb Website Tsunmai Bomb Spotify
Episode 104 - Andy Pohl (Tsunami Bomb)
November 29, 2023 09:19 - 1 hour - 93.7 MBHere we are again with some more of those wonderful folks from Tsunami Bomb! This time we talk to Andy Pohl from the band and discover his musical journey and what he's up to now. Check out the links below Tsunami Bomb Website Tsunami Bomb Spotify
Episode 103 - Dominic Davi (Tsunami Bomb / Loud Graves)
November 22, 2023 09:07 - 1 hour - 125 MBWe are back!!!! Kicking off everything with a BANG. I will be talking to members of the one, the only, Tsunami Bomb. In this episode I talk to one of the OG's of the group Dominic Davi. We talk about his adventures growing up and how he eventually came to form Tsunami Bomb and what he is doing now. Check out the links below for everything you need to know: Tsunami Bomb Website Tsunami Bomb Spotify Loud Graves Bandcamp
Episode 102 - Christy Taronno (Paper Machetes)
May 10, 2023 09:46 - 1 hour - 124 MBI know I know it's Lif been a minute since I have published an episode life gets in the way sometimes but this episode I am super stoked about. I talk to my good friend Christy Taronno. She has been in the scene for awhile and is hands down one of the most impressive vocalists I have ever heard. It was great getting to know more about her musical journey. Check out all her info below: Facebook Page Bandcamp
Episode 101 - Jaryn Friesen
March 29, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 92.2 MBSorry about the week delay everyone. On this one I sit down and have a great conversation with Winnipeg's own Jaryn Friesen. We get into how he got into music and what drew him to country music. He has been busy as of late down in Nashville touring and working hard. It was a great honour to learn more about his story and his musical journey. If you want to check more of his stuff out.... and I think ya should. Check out the links below. As always. THANK YOU for all your support. Jaryn Fr...
Episode 100 - Dave L'Heureux (Murder Birds)
March 08, 2023 10:44 - 1 hour - 154 MBIt's episode 100!!!!! It has taken awhile but we have finally reached episode 100. What better way to celebrate then with our good friend Dave L'Heureux. Dave has been involved in the Winnipeg scene for a hot second. In this conversation we get into Dave growing up, going to shows and some shenanigans he has gotten into with members of Propagandhi. Huge thank you to everyone for their continued support of It's A Music Thing.
Episode 99 - Jordan Hart
February 22, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 122 MBOn this episode we have a conversation with Ontario's Jordan Hart. Like always we get into our guest's past and how they got into music and explore their musical journey. He has been a very busy guy and is finally getting to visit our wonderful city of Winnipeg and check out Festival Du Voyageur. He is playing Feb 24th 8:44pm - 9:15pm at the TENTE RIVIÈRE-ROUGE. Check out the links below to check out more of his music and as always thank you for your support. Festival Du Voyageur Instag...
Episode 98 - Ezoman
February 15, 2023 11:30 - 1 hour - 149 MBToday we get into some hip hop with Winnipeg's own EZOMAN. It was amazing getting to know him an his journey not only musically but how he came to live in Canada from the Republic of Congo. Ezoman will be performing at Festival du Voyageur check out the links below to see all the info. Festival Ezoman Website Linktree - Everything all in one
Episode 96 - Brandy Vezina
February 08, 2023 09:45 - 1 hour - 105 MBIM BACK!!!!!! and I have one helluva amazing guest. I sit down and talk to Winnipeg's own Brandy Vezina. In this episode we get into her sobriety, country music and so so much more. I am so excited to be back in the podcasting world and have so many interviews lined up AND recorded. If you are wondering where the heck Brandy is playing next here ya go: February 19 Festival du Voyageur at 2:15 pm Feb 25 The Loft at 7:30 pm March 23 The Park Theatre at 8 pm Here is a link to buy some of...
Episode 95 - Jim Agapito
February 04, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 119 MBWell its been another little stretch of no podcasts but we end that today. We have the singer and namesake of AGAPITO the one, the only Jim Agapito. We delve into his growing up and how he got into music. Jim also had a battle with addiction and has over come that and we get into that as well. It was amazing learning about Jim's journey and its not done yet. As well as being a front person of a band he is also an acclaimed filmmaker AND has his very own podcast Recovering Filipino on CBC Rad...
Episode 94 - Ron Friesen (Agapito)
December 29, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 119 MBHey all. Welcome back from your holidays!!!! On this episode we have the incredible Ron Friesen from Agapito. I took the week off last week and I am SO excited for everyone to hear my conversation with Ron. HUGE HUGE HUGE thank you to The Sorels for providing my intro music. Next up we were pushing The Brew Banger on Jan 6,7,8 a benefit for The Park Theatre. As of right now we aren't sure if this show is happening or not because of well you know what. Check out the link and stay on top ...
Episode 93 - Mike Peters (Agapito / Cancer Bats)
December 15, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 117 MBHey you wonderful podcast listeners. Welcome back to Its a music thing where the names aren't made up and the music does matter. On this episode we get into the musical life of Mike Peters. Some of y'all might know Mike from the band Cancer Bats but he also slays for Agapito We get into his life growing up and how he got into music and where it has taken him. He is a busy fella so THANK you to Mike for making the time to talk to me. Also a HUGE HUGE HUGE thank you to The Sorels for providin...
Episode 92 - Ryan Nash (Agapito, Union Stockyards, Agassiz)
December 08, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 123 MBIn this episode (and for the next few) I get into it with all the members of Agapito. They have a new album recorded and are dolling out singles for tasty treats for our ear balls this holiday season. Ryan has been around the scene a good long time and has gave SO much to us. It was really great learning about his musical journey and learning about all the bands he has played in and continues to play in. If you want to check out some of Ryans other musical offerings check out Union Stockyard...
Episode 91 - Matt (Desperate Acts)
December 02, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 120 MBOn this episode we get into it with Matt from Desperate Acts. We talk about his time with Winnipeg's own Comeback Kid as well as just like every episode talk about his musical journey and how he ended up where he is now. I really love when new music just appears (kind of out of nowhere) and falls into my ear balls. You can check out Desperate acts here: https://www.facebook.com/desperateactsmn/ (sorry the link button isn't working so just copy and paste) or here: https://desperateacts.b...
Episode 90 - Robert Wantland(The Last Gang/Love Signals)
November 25, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 102 MBWell I have finally gotten around to posting a new episode. Lazy.... Maybe but really life just got busy and the podcast had to take a bit of a back seat. Its back up and running now though BAAAABEEEEEY. Kicking it all off with Robert the drummer from The Last Gang. We talk about growing up in California, going to shows and of course start at the start and track his music journey to the present. The Last Gang has a brand new album out called "Noise Noise Noise" you can buy it here. Last G...
Episode 89 - Mike (Circus Rhapsody)
June 07, 2021 08:00 - 56 minutes - 77.1 MBOn this episode I have the chance to talk to the bass player and singer from Berlin's own Circus Rhapsody. We get into growing up in Germany and going to shows as well as travel back through his musical history and how Circus Rhapsody came to be. They have a brand new album out now entitled "Just Kidding" on Mannequin Vanity Records. Thank you to The Sorels for providing us with our intro. They have a new 7 inch out and you should probably own it. Also big thank you to THE WPG for welcom...
Episode 88 - Mat Perlman ( FAT MAT )
May 17, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 133 MBHey y'all. Sorry about the lack of an episode last week but you know sometimes life gets in the way and shit happens. This weeks will make up for it I promise. On this episode I get a chance to talk to my bud Mat Perlman who has done just about everything you can imagine when it comes to working in live music. Worked the door, promoted shows, been in bands, etc etc etc. You get what I am saying!!!! Hope everyone enjoys this as much as I did. Also HUGE shout out to our sponsor DUSTY WAX REC...
Episode 87 - Martin LaFrenier (Clipwing, High Five Drive, North Graffiti, Looksmart)
May 03, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 146 MBThis episode was a long long loooooong time in coming. I had the chance to sit down and talk to Clipwing's lead singer Marty. I have known Marty for a few years now and it was great to sit down and talk to him. As well as playing in about 700+ bands he is also an incredible videographer. It's been amazing watching Looksmart video continue to grow and get better and better. Clipwing Bandcamp Clipwing Facebook Looksmart Facebook THANK YOU to our amazing sponsor Dusty Wax Records. Make sur...
Episode 86 - Joey Senft (Photographer)
April 26, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 109 MBThis one is special to me friends. Joey is my buddy and fellow show photographer. She is dare I say a Winnipeg LEGEND!!!! You have seen her at so many show I can guarantee that. She will make it to 2, 3 or even sometimes 4 shows in a night. Maybe its at Bell MTS or a basement. Joey is the hardest working show photog in our city hands down. In this conversation we get into how Joey got into taking photos and what keeps her drive alive to keep doing this very often thankless job (my words not ...
Episode 85 - Luc Bourgeois ( Sandveiss )
April 20, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 128 MBOn this episode I had the chance to talk to Luc Bourgeois the vocalist/guitar player from from the band Sandveiss out of Quebec City. They have released 2 full length albums and 2 EP's. We learn about Luc's music path from the Magdalen Islands playing in traditional celtic style bands to fronting and starting a stoner rock powerhouse. This was such a fun episode to do because I loved learning all about Luc. Wherever you are, experience the whole SABOTEUR album LIVE with our new home video....
Episode 84 - Ruben Ramalheiro
April 19, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 152 MBOn this episode I talk to my pal Ruben Ramalheiro from True North Sports & Entertainment. Ruben has worked in many facets of the music industry. He has been a runner, promotion rep, label representative and now onto his current job as a talent buyer for True North here in Winnipeg Mb. It's always amazing to see people who have worked their way up from just going to local shows that are now working with some of the worlds biggest stars. We get into a little bit of everything on this episode. ...
Episode 83 - Marco (Dusty Wax Records)
April 12, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 127 MBOn this weeks episode I got the chance to have a conversation with half of the duo that runs Dusty Wax Records. We get into Marco's musical journey and how/why he decided to start Dusty Wax Records. We get into Marco's early years in Montreal and seeing bands like Green Day, Bad Religion and other now iconic punk rock bands in Montreal. We also get into bands he has played and and how that brought him to start up Dusty Wax. As always a HUGE HUGE HUGE thank you to The Sorels for providing u...
Episode 82 - Tanner Herman
April 05, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 110 MBThis episode is a great one. In this one we get into it with Tanner Herman and how she got into the music scene here in Winnipeg and what attracted her to working with bands behind the scenes. Tanner's journey has taken her to Germany and all around the world. Working with some really amazing bands like Comeback Kid and Parkway Drive just to name a couple. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did. As always a HUGE thank you to The Sorels for providing me with the intro music. Th...
Episode 81 - Greg Daly
March 29, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 137 MBIn this episode we get into it with Napalm Death/Propagandhi/TO MANY BANDS TO NAME tour manager Greg Daly. These next episodes are ALL about the folks who make the back end of the music scene go. So many people only see the bands and I want to show and give props to these people behind the scenes who make this machine go. We get into Greg's life growing up and how he discovered music and what took him down the road of tour managing bands. We talk about some of the responsibilities of tour ...
Episode - 79 Josh Goldman (Rad GF Records)
March 23, 2021 01:42 - 1 hour - 115 MBThis is a great conversation with one of the owners of Rad GF Records Josh Goldman. I kind of just stumbled on Rad GF Records and went down the rat hole and loved what I heard. They have released some well known veteran punk rock bands like The Queers, Masked Intruder and many others. As well as the veterans they keep releasing kick ass music from other really great bands as well. It was great to learn more about how the label came to be, as well as learning how Josh's own band The Raging Na...
Episode 80 - Florian Maeir
March 19, 2021 09:00 - 2 hours - 183 MBIn this episode I get into a conversation with my bud Flo. He has been all around the world (born and grew up in Germany) and is currently residing in Australia and working as an artist manager for (Unified Music Group). We get into growing up in Germany and the music scene he was exposed to there and what eventually brought him here in Winnipeg. This is a long one so buckle up and lets go friends! As always a HUGE HUGE HUGE thanks to our pals The Sorels for providing us our intro music. A...
Episode 78 - LA Brats
March 05, 2021 10:00 - 48 minutes - 66.5 MBWell this is the forth and final episode with Johnny, Yotam and Baz. This time all together and we talk about how and why the LA Brats got together and what it is they do. It was really great learning about all three guys separate journeys and how they have arrived together as the LA Brats. Check out the LA Brats LA BRATS Facebook LA BRATS Website As always a huge thank you to our pals The Sorels for supplying us with the intro music. They have a new 7" out now GO BUY IT! Also thank ...
Episode 77 - Baz The Frenchman
February 27, 2021 15:15 - 1 hour - 111 MBIn this episode I talk to Baz. If you haven't heard of BAZ thats cool. Thats why we are all here right? Baz is a french composer, arranger and drummer. Not sure why he is french has to do with anything but it might explain the accent right? Well Baz's accomplishments include arranging a FULL ORCHESTRA for the NOFX live at the red rocks record. Thats no small feat. We get into that and so much more in this episode. Baz is also the third and final single episode before we get into a FULL LA BR...
Episode 76 - John E Carey (Old Man Markley, Tommy and June, Youth Brigade)
February 22, 2021 11:00 - 2 hours - 170 MBThis conversation has been awhile in the making. I have been friends with Johnny for years and we always try to make a point to head down to LA to catch up with him and Annie whenever we can. I mean I have know a little bit of Johnnys musical adventure BUT this was great to really get into his past and hear some stories I didn't know. Big thank you to The Sorels for giving me the intro to the show. They have a new record out on Reta Records which you should probably go buy! Also to check...
Episode 75 - Yotam Ben Horin
February 15, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 138 MBIn this conversation we talk to Yotam Ben Horin. Yotam is the bass player/vocalist of Useless ID, singer in Tommy and June, part of the D composers as well as a solo artist. Yotam is a busy busy fella. On top of all of the other things he is doing he is also producing music for some incredible bands. Yotam has been around for awhile and it was awesome to sit down and talk to him about his musical adventure.
Episode 74 - Lila
February 11, 2021 15:03 - 1 hour - 100 MBIn this conversation I talk to the very talented Lila. She is performing at the Phoque Off festival in Quebec city. I won't lie I had never heard about Lila before this interview and she was so open and honest it was so great. She released an EP entitle "Quiet as Fire" in 2018. Like always we explore her musical adventures and talk about what fuels her passion for music and art.
Episode 73 - Patrick (Le Phoque Off Festival)
February 10, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 119 MBIn this episode I talk to Patrick the festival programmer of Quebec cities own Le Phoque Off festival. Now this festival is a lot like our own BIG FUN festival was. A very diverse music selection everything from some punk rock to hip hop and kind of everything in-between. I also learned about Patricks music adventure and how he came to form Sexy Sloth Records and DOZE Management. I am not really sure when this guy has time to sleep!
Episode 73 - Patrick (Le Phoque Off Festival)
February 10, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 119 MBCheck out the ladies in The Sorels new record and who also provided us with our intro music. Here is everything you need to know about Le Le Phoque Off Festival Also make sure you check out the amazing folks over at TThe WPG Magazine
Episode 72 - Kayla Fernandes Part 2
February 08, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 92.1 MBThis conversation was a long time in coming. Kayla not only the lead singer for Vagina Witchcraft but also an activist as well as a poet. We get into everything and just about anything in these two episodes. Its been incredible to watch Kayla blossom as a person and as a front person of a band.
Episode 71 - Kayla Fernandes Part 1
February 01, 2021 15:05 - 57 minutes - 78.5 MBThis conversation was a long time in coming. Kayla not only the lead singer for Vagina Witchcraft but also an activist as well as a poet. We get into everything and just about anything in these two episodes. Its been incredible to watch Kayla blossom as a person and as a front person of a band. It was so good we had to split it in two. Make sure you tune in next week for the rest of the story.
Episode 70 - Randy Moore ( The Moore Family Band )
January 25, 2021 15:02 - 1 hour - 88.2 MBOn this episode I had the chance to talk to Randy Moore one of the siblings of The Moore Family Band. We get into how the band started and how quarantine played a huge part in how they got started. The Moore Family Band just released their debut LP on Asian Man Records entitled 'Missy'. Enjoy!
Episode 70 - Randy Moore ( The Moore Family Band )
January 25, 2021 15:02 - 1 hour - 88.2 MBThe Moore Family Band Intro song by our pals The Sorels. You should probably go buy their new 7inch.
Episode 69 - Matt Copper
January 18, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 105 MBI had a chance to talk to Matt about what it is he does. Matt runs a recording studio here in Winnipeg called Atomic 29 Productions. We get into what a studio engineer does as well as what goes into recording a band. We also get into how he approaches recording bands and how he works with them.
Episode 68 - Chris Graue
January 11, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 102 MBIt was a great conversation with Chris. Learning about his early years in California and discovering punk rock and ska music. Then onto how he got into directing and creating videos for some of my personal favourite punk rock bands.
Episode 67 - EFFLO
January 04, 2021 15:00 - 53 minutes - 73.5 MBIntro song by The SORELS Efflo Facebook Page EFFLO Website
Episode 67 - EFFLO
January 04, 2021 15:00 - 53 minutes - 73.5 MBIt was great sitting down to talk to the folks in EFFLO. We get into working with producers in LA, their writing process, why they chose to change their name from SC MIRA to EFFLO.
Episode 66 - Maddie Luhowy (Audio Tech)
December 21, 2020 22:40 - 1 hour - 107 MBWe get into it with our pal Maddie about how she started on the way to being a audio technician. We talk about schooling, touring and her worst day on the job.
Episode 65 - Joanne Rodriguez
December 14, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 93.9 MBA LONG awaited conversation with my pal Joanne about the ups, downs and everything in-between about the scene she grew up in here in Winnipeg. Joanne has seen a lot in the music scene and contributed just as much. From playing coast to coast in bands and even playing in the much storied CBGB's. We get into everything
Episode 64 - Ivanka Watkins
December 07, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 103 MBIt was so great having a conversation with my friend Ivanka Watkins. Learning about her musical journey and how she got started playing fiddle and where that has taken her.
Episode 63 - Anthony (People of Punk Rock Records)
November 30, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 100 MBIn this episode I get a chance to have a conversation with Anthony of People of Punk Rock Records. We talk about his upbringing in Quebec, putting on shows and how people of punk rock records came to be.
Episode 62 - Aaron Friesen (Means)
November 23, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 122 MBI had the chance to talk to an old friend on this episode. Aaron was the drummer in a band called Means OR Means 2 an End. We talk about his musical journey and what happened to Means.
Episode 61 - Eamon McGrath
November 16, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 89.1 MBThis episode I had the chance to talk to musician / writer Eamon McGrath. We talk about his early years growing up in Edmonton and how that helped shape his music tastes. We also talk about his newest book (Here Goes Nothing) that was just released and how writing the first one helped shape the second.
Episode 60 - Spencer Pries (Scoped Exposure)
November 09, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 144 MBI had the chance to talk to my bud Spencer from Scoped Exposure which is a DIY hardcore/metal podcast, video production, youtube channel show casing western and prairie hardcore bands. He also plays in a band called End Game.
Episode 59 - Steve Nelson (STEVEO)
November 02, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 139 MBI love getting the chance to talk to buds. This one is even MORE special because I got the chance to talk to Steve IN PERSON. He came over to my make shift front room studio and we talked about his music journey and what he is working on currently.