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Straight to Amp

14 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 5 years ago -

Straight to Amp is a podcast and website created to give back to our favorite music scene. Our mission is simple: revitalize the local music scene by bringing more people to shows.

We firmly believe that Manitoba produces some of the best musicians in the world. Period. To back this up, we showcase local music and the artists behind it all.

Join us and witness amazing music straight from across Manitoba and chatter about being music fans in Winnipeg.

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Episodes

Episode 14 - Proper Operation

January 28, 2019 05:08 - 43 minutes - 37.3 MB

We rang in the new year by sitting down with Jordan and Rene from Proper Operation.  Find'em & follow them on: Facebook, Instagram, SoundCloud and Bandcamp

Episode 13 - Atlaas

December 31, 2018 01:26 - 51 minutes - 44.1 MB

We're joined by the charming Heather Thomas of Atlaas and chit-chat about summer festivals, growing up with music and their self-titled album. Listen to Atlaas on Bandcamp Follow Atlaas on Instagram Find more episodes on straighttoamp.com

Episode 12 - Fozzy

November 26, 2018 06:00 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MB

Check out this very special episode where Fozzy lead Singer and WWE Superstar Chris Jericho discusses his memories of Winnipeg and Fozzy's upcoming show at the Burton Cummings Theatre. Get tickets here: http://www.burtoncummingstheatre.ca/events/fozzy/ Follow them on the Internet: https://www.facebook.com/FozzyRock/ http://www.fozzyrock.com/fozzy/ https://twitter.com/FOZZYROCK Photo Credit: ConcertTour.org

Episode 11 - Ex Omerta

November 21, 2018 03:54 - 59 minutes - 39.3 MB

Check out our interview with Ex Omerta! Find them on the internets https://www.facebook.com/ExOmerta/ http://exomerta.com/ twitter.com/exomerta instagram.com/exomerta Check out the featured track "Sink In" on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sBtuAUL0mlo Find Past Episodes and more on straighttoamp.com

Episode 10 - House Handshake

October 07, 2018 10:00 - 1 hour - 57.7 MB

A house full of love, laughter & talented musicians known as House Handshake sat down with us and told us their story. Listen to our interview with them and learn the true meaning of family. https://www.facebook.com/househandshake/ https://www.instagram.com/househandshake/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8Bn_gPphx2ou2428Ejs0Zg

Episode 9 - Silence Kit

October 01, 2018 01:11 - 56 minutes - 59.9 MB

Grunge/Alt-Rockers Silence Kit has spent the summer gearing up for the release and tour of their newest EP "Kitty Kitty". Check out our interview with this handsome foursome and a track from their new single http://www.silencekitband.com/ https://www.facebook.com/silencekitband/ https://www.instagram.com/silencekitband/ https://silencekitwpg.bandcamp.com/album/kitty-kitty-single

Episode 8: Colour By Numbers

July 27, 2018 02:51 - 39 minutes - 36.7 MB

DC and Alex are joined by Jared Adams from the pleasantly nerdy "Colour by Numbers" talking about their upcoming tour. Find'em and follow'em on: www.colourbynumbers.ca www.facebook.com/cbnmusic www.instagram.com/colourbynumbers/ colourbynumbers.bandcamp.co and don't forget to follow us too: https://www.facebook.com/StraighttoAmp/ https://www.instagram.com/straighttoamp/ https://twitter.com/straighttoamp straighttoamp.com

Episode 7 - The Village Idiots

June 29, 2018 16:47 - 50 minutes - 46.7 MB

We sat down with Rylie Saunders from The Village Idiots at the home of the (in)famous "Live @ the Rosyln". Follow & Support what they do: https://www.facebook.com/WeAreTheVillageIdiots/ https://www.instagram.com/WeAreTheVillageIdiots/ Also check out their Youtube Channel for "Sunroom Sessions" and past episodes of "Live @ the Rosyln": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgH82o-R5ZcJVRMySUDETqw

Episode 6 - The Sturgeons

May 30, 2018 04:35 - 49 minutes - 46 MB

Derek and Alex sit down in our new studio space with Luke and Cal from The Sturgeons discussing their upcoming CD release, festivals, and so much more. Support the Band: https://www.facebook.com/TheSturgeons/ https://www.manitobamusic.com/thesturgeons https://www.the-sturgeons.com/

Episode 5 - Jet Set Satellite

May 17, 2018 03:55 - 1 hour - 66.7 MB

We're joined by Trevor Tuminski from Jet Set Satellite to discuss the past and future. Facebook Event for Toba Rock Fest 2018: https://www.facebook.com/events/780798062130275/ Jet Set Satellite Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Jet-Set-Satellite-11294107498/

Straight to Amp Playlists - The Bloodshots and Look North

May 04, 2018 00:28 - 8 minutes - 8.07 MB

Playlist for the week of 2018 APR 30: Song 1: "Breaking Down" by The Bloodshots Song 2: "Rock Bottom" by Look North Check out the Bloodshots EP album "The Bloodshot!" on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/album/the-bloodshot-ep/1175829580 and follow the Bloodshots on Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/thebloodshots204/?__tn__=%2As-R Check out Look North's EP Release at the GoodWill Social Club on Friday, 2018-MAY-06 (https://www.facebook.com/events/166322463953921/). Rock Bottom by Look No...

Episode 4 - The LJT Show (pt. 2)

March 27, 2018 17:52 - 33 minutes - 31.4 MB

The second half of our interview with mr. Luke Jacob Thiessen. Support the Music: lukejacob.bandcamp.com/album/comforts Facebook: @lukejacobthiessen https://www.facebook.com/theboyandtheseaband/

Episode 3 - The LJT Show (pt. 1)

March 14, 2018 23:00 - 28 minutes - 26.6 MB

A good friend of the Podcast, Luke Jacob Thiessen debuts as our very first guest. It's only fitting that we named the episode after him. Check out the new single by "The Boy and the Sea" at the end of the episode! Check out "The Boy and the Sea": https://www.facebook.com/theboyandtheseaband/ http://www.theboyandthesea.com/ Check out Luke's music: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/album/comforts/id790559942 https://lukejacob.bandcamp.com/album/comforts and on Facebook: @lukejacobthiessen

Episode 2 - Bumping around St. Boniface

March 08, 2018 04:25 - 58 minutes - 53.9 MB

Derek and Alex checked out shows at The New Club St. B and Le Garage Café one chilly January in St. Boniface

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