Studio B.: Recent Episodes
Sarah Scott
A podcast about this crazy thing we call the music industry with the industry professionals themselves. We’re here to support emerging and independent artists with open, honest, inspiring, good, bad and ugly conversations about the music business.Also includes artist spotlight features HomeMade in Alberta and One to Watch Wednesday to feature independent and emerging artists of all genres across Canada.
Genre: Industry Professional - Canadian Opera Soprano/Producer/Vocal Coach/Executive & Artistic Director
Guest: Kathleen Morrison
Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Song: N/A but you should see her live! Follow her on Instagram to get all her show dates!
Studio B Podcast is all about creating deeper connections between Canadian musical artists, the Canadian music industry, and their audiences. Since 2019, each episode features dynamic conversations with musicians, bands, and industry professionals, diving into their personal journeys, inspirations, and future projects.
You get an exclusive look behind the scenes, with candid stories and insights into the unique impact these individuals are making in the music world. Tune in for a deeper understanding of the artists and the industry they shape.
Hosted by Alberta, Canada's own award-winning and multi-nominated media personality, podcaster, and MC, Sarah Scott.
Find Studio B Podcast on Facebook (Studio B Podcast), Instagram (@__studio__b__) or on TikTok (@studiobpodcastprod) to stay up to date on new episode releases and hot new music.
Sarah Scott can be found on Instagram @heyitssarahscott.
Genre: Outlaw Country
Guest: Melissa Endean
Location: British Columbia, Canada
Song: "Outlaw"
Studio B Podcast is all about creating deeper connections between Canadian musical artists, the Canadian music industry, and their audiences. Since 2019, each episode features dynamic conversations with musicians, bands, and industry professionals, diving into their personal journeys, inspirations, and future projects.
You get an exclusive look behind the scenes, with candid stories and insights into the unique impact these individuals are making in the music world. Tune in for a deeper understanding of the artists and the industry they shape.
Hosted by Alberta, Canada's own award-winning and multi-nominated media personality, podcaster, and MC, Sarah Scott.
Find Studio B Podcast on Facebook (Studio B Podcast), Instagram (@__studio__b__) or on TikTok (@studiobpodcastprod) to stay up to date on new episode releases and hot new music.
Sarah Scott can be found on Instagram @heyitssarahscott.
Welcome to Studio B Podcast. This is a special episode! We talk specifically about Nashville songwriting, songwriting and making a demo!
Genre: Music Industry Professional - Songwriter, Producer and Musician
Guest: Nate Cavalli
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Song: N/A BUT you can hear music he's worked on from his playlist from his Instagram account @nate_cavalli.
Studio B Podcast is all about creating deeper connections between Canadian musical artists, the Canadian music industry, and their audiences. Since 2019, each episode features dynamic conversations with musicians, bands, and industry professionals, diving into their personal journeys, inspirations, and future projects.
You get an exclusive look behind the scenes, with candid stories and insights into the unique impact these individuals are making in the music world. Tune in for a deeper understanding of the artists and the industry they shape.
Hosted by Alberta, Canada's own award-winning and multi-nominated media personality, podcaster, and MC, Sarah Scott.
Find Studio B Podcast on Facebook (Studio B Podcast), Instagram (@__studio__b__) or on TikTok (@studiobpodcastprod) to stay up to date on new episode releases and hot new music.
Sarah Scott can be found on Instagram @heyitssarahscott.
Genre: Country
Guest: Dave Faber
Location: British Columbia, Canada
Song: "Lookin For You"
Studio B Podcast is all about creating deeper connections between Canadian musical artists, the Canadian music industry, and their audiences. Since 2019, each episode features dynamic conversations with musicians, bands, and industry professionals, diving into their personal journeys, inspirations, and future projects.
You get an exclusive look behind the scenes, with candid stories and insights into the unique impact these individuals are making in the music world. Tune in for a deeper understanding of the artists and the industry they shape.
Hosted by Alberta, Canada's own award-winning and multi-nominated media personality, podcaster, and MC, Sarah Scott.
Find Studio B Podcast on Facebook (Studio B Podcast), Instagram (@__studio__b__) or on TikTok (@studiobpodcastprod) to stay up to date on new episode releases and hot new music.
Sarah Scott can be found on Instagram @heyitssarahscott.
Genre: Country
Guest: Jessica Russell
Location: Nova Scotia, Canada
Song: "She Can Keep It"
Studio B Podcast is all about creating deeper connections between Canadian musical artists, the Canadian music industry, and their audiences. Since 2019, each episode features dynamic conversations with musicians, bands, and industry professionals, diving into their personal journeys, inspirations, and future projects.
You get an exclusive look behind the scenes, with candid stories and insights into the unique impact these individuals are making in the music world. Tune in for a deeper understanding of the artists and the industry they shape.
Hosted by Alberta, Canada's own award-winning and multi-nominated media personality, podcaster, and MC, Sarah Scott.
Find Studio B Podcast on Facebook (Studio B Podcast), Instagram (@__studio__b__) or on TikTok (@studiobpodcastprod) to stay up to date on new episode releases and hot new music.
Sarah Scott can be found on Instagram @heyitssarahscott.
Genre: Music Industry Professional - Producers, Mixer and Songwriters
Guests: The Renaissance - Garrett Ward and Dan Botch
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Song: N/A but check out their social media @therenaissancemusic to get a full playlist of songs they've been a part of.
Studio B Podcast is all about creating deeper connections between Canadian musical artists, the Canadian music industry, and their audiences. Since 2019, each episode features dynamic conversations with musicians, bands, and industry professionals, diving into their personal journeys, inspirations, and future projects.
You get an exclusive look behind the scenes, with candid stories and insights into the unique impact these individuals are making in the music world. Tune in for a deeper understanding of the artists and the industry they shape.
Hosted by Alberta, Canada's own award-winning and multi-nominated media personality, podcaster, and MC, Sarah Scott.
Find Studio B Podcast on Facebook (Studio B Podcast), Instagram (@__studio__b__) or on TikTok (@studiobpodcastprod) to stay up to date on new episode releases and hot new music.
Sarah Scott can be found on Instagram @heyitssarahscott.
STUDIO B PODCAST: LIVE SESSIONS ARE HERE!
Join award-winning and multi-nominated media personality and podcaster, Sarah Scott, at Cornerstone Music Cafe in Calgary for the third Studio B Podcast: Live Sessions!
Cas Jade (pop-rock) and Stark Sky (folk/americana/country) will be joining us! 5pm-7pm (Happy Hour!!)
Tickets are $10 HERE:
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/studio-b-podcast-live-sessions-tickets-1247335838069?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
The experience:
Join us for an evening of heartfelt candid conversations and original songs! Hosted by award-winning media personality Sarah Scott since 2019, Studio B Podcast has spotlighted Canadian musicians and industry professionals. Just like streaming episodes, live sessions also offer in-depth conversations about their careers, music, inspirations and projects, featuring candid stories and behind-the-scenes insights into their impact on the music scene. However, the live sessions are unique! They feature two artists, two different conversations and two to three songs each! They also feature an audience Q&A, so come ready with your questions.
Studio B Podcast: Live Sessions is a celebration and elevation of our Alberta and Canadian music. Live Sessions will only be a live experience and will not be recorded for audio or video purposes unless otherwise stated. So we would love to have you come out and experience the magic!
Genre: Rockin' Country
Guest: The Road Hammers: Jason McCoy, Chris Byrne and Clayton Bellamy
Location: All over Canada!
Song: Well - you hear a few teasers! "I'm A Road Hammer," "MUD," "East Bound and Down" and "The Boys Are Back At It"
Studio B Podcast is all about creating deeper connections between Canadian musical artists, the Canadian music industry, and their audiences. Since 2019, each episode features dynamic conversations with musicians, bands, and industry professionals, diving into their personal journeys, inspirations, and future projects.
You get an exclusive look behind the scenes, with candid stories and insights into the unique impact these individuals are making in the music world. Tune in for a deeper understanding of the artists and the industry they shape.
Hosted by Alberta, Canada's own award-winning and multi-nominated media personality, podcaster, and MC, Sarah Scott.
Find Studio B Podcast on Facebook (Studio B Podcast), Instagram (@__studio__b__) or on TikTok (@studiobpodcastprod) to stay up to date on new episode releases and hot new music.
Sarah Scott can be found on Instagram @heyitssarahscott.
STUDIO B PODCAST: LIVE SESSIONS ARE HERE!
Join award-winning and multi-nominated media personality and podcaster, Sarah Scott, at Gravity Cafe (Inglewood Location) in Calgary on Thursday, March 27th for the second Studio B Podcast: Live Sessions!
It's from 6:30pm-8:30pm, it's FREE and will be featuring Country/Pop artist Maddie Lee Mars and Country artist KJ Miller at Gravity Cafe!
The experience:
Join us for an evening of heartfelt candid conversations and original songs! Hosted by award-winning media personality Sarah Scott since 2019, Studio B Podcast has spotlighted Canadian musicians and industry professionals. Just like streaming episodes, live sessions also offer in-depth conversations about their careers, music, inspirations and projects, featuring candid stories and behind-the-scenes insights into their impact on the music scene. However, the live sessions are unique! They feature two artists, two different conversations and two to three songs each! They also feature an audience Q&A, so come ready with your questions.
Studio B Podcast: Live Sessions is a celebration and elevation of our Alberta and Canadian music. Live Sessions will only be a live experience and will not be recorded for audio or video purposes unless otherwise stated. So we would love to have you come out and experience the magic!
Genre: Country/Pop/Soulful/Singer-songwriter
Guest: ANNIKA
Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Song: "Never On Fire"
Studio B Podcast is all about creating deeper connections between Canadian musical artists, the Canadian music industry, and their audiences. Since 2019, each episode features dynamic conversations with musicians, bands, and industry professionals, diving into their personal journeys, inspirations, and future projects.
You get an exclusive look behind the scenes, with candid stories and insights into the unique impact these individuals are making in the music world. Tune in for a deeper understanding of the artists and the industry they shape.
Hosted by Alberta, Canada's own award-winning and multi-nominated media personality, podcaster, and MC, Sarah Scott.
Find Studio B Podcast on Facebook (Studio B Podcast), Instagram (@__studio__b__) or on TikTok (@studiobpodcastprod) to stay up to date on new episode releases and hot new music.
Sarah Scott can be found on Instagram @heyitssarahscott.
STUDIO B PODCAST: LIVE SESSIONS ARE HERE!
Join award-winning and multi-nominated media personality and podcaster, Sarah Scott, at Gravity Cafe (Inglewood Location) in Calgary on Thursday, March 27th for the second Studio B Podcast: Live Sessions!
It's from 6:30pm-8:30pm, it's FREE and will be featuring Country/Pop artist Maddie Lee Mars and Country artist KJ Miller at Gravity Cafe!
The experience:
Join us for an evening of heartfelt candid conversations and original songs! Hosted by award-winning media personality Sarah Scott since 2019, Studio B Podcast has spotlighted Canadian musicians and industry professionals. Just like streaming episodes, live sessions also offer in-depth conversations about their careers, music, inspirations and projects, featuring candid stories and behind-the-scenes insights into their impact on the music scene. However, the live sessions are unique! They feature two artists, two different conversations and two to three songs each! They also feature an audience Q&A, so come ready with your questions.
Studio B Podcast: Live Sessions is a celebration and elevation of our Alberta and Canadian music. Live Sessions will only be a live experience and will not be recorded for audio or video purposes unless otherwise stated. So we would love to have you come out and experience the magic!
Genre: Music Industry Professional - Touring Strategist with Invictus Entertainment Group
Guest: Paul O'Neil
Location: Central Alberta, Canada
Song: N/A BUT you may see him at a show with Steven Lee Olson, Jojo Mason or Brett Kissel!
Studio B Podcast is all about creating deeper connections between Canadian musical artists, the Canadian music industry, and their audiences. Since 2019, each episode features dynamic conversations with musicians, bands, and industry professionals, diving into their personal journeys, inspirations, and future projects.
You get an exclusive look behind the scenes, with candid stories and insights into the unique impact these individuals are making in the music world. Tune in for a deeper understanding of the artists and the industry they shape.
Hosted by Alberta, Canada's own award-winning and multi-nominated media personality, podcaster, and MC, Sarah Scott.
Find Studio B Podcast on Facebook (Studio B Podcast), Instagram (@__studio__b__) or on TikTok (@studiobpodcastprod) to stay up to date on new episode releases and hot new music.
Sarah Scott can be found on Instagram @heyitssarahscott.
STUDIO B PODCAST: LIVE SESSIONS ARE HERE!
Join award-winning and multi-nominated media personality and podcaster, Sarah Scott, at Gravity Cafe (Inglewood Location) in Calgary on Thursday, March 27th for the second Studio B Podcast: Live Sessions!
It's from 6:30pm-8:30pm, it's FREE and will be featuring Country/Pop artist Maddie Lee Mars and Country artist KJ Miller at Gravity Cafe!
The experience:
Join us for an evening of heartfelt candid conversations and original songs! Hosted by award-winning media personality Sarah Scott since 2019, Studio B Podcast has spotlighted Canadian musicians and industry professionals. Just like streaming episodes, live sessions also offer in-depth conversations about their careers, music, inspirations and projects, featuring candid stories and behind-the-scenes insights into their impact on the music scene. However, the live sessions are unique! They feature two artists, two different conversations and two to three songs each! They also feature an audience Q&A, so come ready with your questions.
Studio B Podcast: Live Sessions is a celebration and elevation of our Alberta and Canadian music. Live Sessions will only be a live experience and will not be recorded for audio or video purposes unless otherwise stated. So we would love to have you come out and experience the magic!
Welcome to Studio B Podcast.
Genre: Music Industry Professional - Front of House Engineer, Tour Manager, Recording/Mixing Engineer
Guest: Hamilton "Hammer" Cholowski
Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Song: N/A BUT you may see him at an upcoming Fefe Dobson and Avril Lavigne show!
Studio B Podcast is all about creating deeper connections between Canadian musical artists, the Canadian music industry, and their audiences. Since 2019, each episode features dynamic conversations with musicians, bands, and industry professionals, diving into their personal journeys, inspirations, and future projects.
You get an exclusive look behind the scenes, with candid stories and insights into the unique impact these individuals are making in the music world. Tune in for a deeper understanding of the artists and the industry they shape.
Hosted by Alberta, Canada's own award-winning and multi-nominated media personality, podcaster, and MC, Sarah Scott.
Find Studio B Podcast on Facebook (Studio B Podcast), Instagram (@__studio__b__) or on TikTok (@studiobpodcastprod) to stay up to date on new episode releases and hot new music.
Sarah Scott can be found on Instagram @heyitssarahscott.
STUDIO B PODCAST: LIVE SESSIONS ARE HERE!
Join award-winning and multi-nominated media personality and podcaster, Sarah Scott, at Mucky Duck Pub on Wednesday, March 5th for the first Studio B Podcast: Live Sessions!
It's from 6pm-8pm, it's FREE and will be featuring Country Artists Brett Cassidy and Chris Brien at Mucky Duck Pub!
The experience:
Join us for an evening of heartfelt candid conversations and original songs! Hosted by award-winning media personality Sarah Scott since 2019, Studio B Podcast has spotlighted Canadian musicians and industry professionals. Just like streaming episodes, live sessions also offer in-depth conversations about their careers, music, inspirations and projects, featuring candid stories and behind-the-scenes insights into their impact on the music scene. However, the live sessions are unique! They feature two artists and four songs!
Studio B Podcast: Live Sessions is a celebration of our local Alberta music. Live Sessions will only be a live experience and will not be recorded for audio or video purposes unless otherwise stated. So we would love to have you come out and experience the magic!
First 45min: Brett Cassidy (Country)
A Calgary, AB-based multi-instrumentalist who has spent the past decade honing his songcraft as part of a bevy of bands, playing folk, country, indie, and rock music across Canada. You can often catch him weaving heartbroken cowboy songs of yesteryear from the likes of Townes Van Zandt, Marty Robbins, and Hank Williams into his set.
Second 45min: Chris Brien (Country)
Calgary country musician he is a 2x Country Music Alberta Awards nominee and has opened for Brett Kissel and Jojo Mason in (2022). He has amassed 330,000+ streams on Spotify, was named "Most Downloaded Country Singles in Canada" on Yangaroo, and "Most Active Indie" on FYI Music (#6)
Welcome to Studio B Podcast.
Genre: Music Industry Professional - Freelance Guitarist, Roots Artist, Music Director (Gord Bamford) and Composer
Guest: Ryan Davidson
Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Song: N/A BUT you can check out Ryan Davidson Country wherever you get your music now!
Studio B Podcast is all about creating deeper connections between Canadian musical artists, the Canadian music industry, and their audiences. Since 2019, each episode features dynamic conversations with musicians, bands, and industry professionals, diving into their personal journeys, inspirations, and future projects.
You get an exclusive look behind the scenes, with candid stories and insights into the unique impact these individuals are making in the music world. Tune in for a deeper understanding of the artists and the industry they shape.
Hosted by Alberta, Canada's own award-winning and multi-nominated media personality, podcaster, and MC, Sarah Scott.
Find Studio B Podcast on Facebook (Studio B Podcast), Instagram (@__studio__b__) or on TikTok (@studiobpodcastprod) to stay up to date on new episode releases and hot new music.
Sarah Scott can be found on Instagram @heyitssarahscott.
STUDIO B PODCAST: LIVE SESSIONS ARE HERE!
Join award-winning and multi-nominated media personality and podcaster, Sarah Scott, at Mucky Duck Pub on Wednesday, March 5th for the first Studio B Podcast: Live Sessions!
It's from 6pm-8pm, it's FREE and will be featuring Country Artists Brett Cassidy and Chris Brien at Mucky Duck Pub!
The experience:
Join us for an evening of heartfelt candid conversations and original songs! Hosted by award-winning media personality Sarah Scott since 2019, Studio B Podcast has spotlighted Canadian musicians and industry professionals. Just like streaming episodes, live sessions also offer in-depth conversations about their careers, music, inspirations and projects, featuring candid stories and behind-the-scenes insights into their impact on the music scene. However, the live sessions are unique! They feature two artists and four songs!
Studio B Podcast: Live Sessions is a celebration of our local Alberta music. Live Sessions will only be a live experience and will not be recorded for audio or video purposes unless otherwise stated. So we would love to have you come out and experience the magic!
First 45min: Brett Cassidy (Country)
A Calgary, AB-based multi-instrumentalist who has spent the past decade honing his songcraft as part of a bevy of bands, playing folk, country, indie, and rock music across Canada. You can often catch him weaving heartbroken cowboy songs of yesteryear from the likes of Townes Van Zandt, Marty Robbins, and Hank Williams into his set.
Second 45min: Chris Brien (Country)
Calgary country musician he is a 2x Country Music Alberta Awards nominee and has opened for Brett Kissel and Jojo Mason in (2022). He has amassed 330,000+ streams on Spotify, was named "Most Downloaded Country Singles in Canada" on Yangaroo, and "Most Active Indie" on FYI Music (#6)
Welcome to Studio B Podcast.
Genre: Rockin' Country
Guest: Kelsi Mayne
Location: Windsor, Ontario, Canada
Song: All of Nothing
Studio B Podcast is all about creating deeper connections between Canadian musical artists, the Canadian music industry, and their audiences. Since 2019, each episode features dynamic conversations with musicians, bands, and industry professionals, diving into their personal journeys, inspirations, and future projects.
You get an exclusive look behind the scenes, with candid stories and insights into the unique impact these individuals are making in the music world. Tune in for a deeper understanding of the artists and the industry they shape.
Hosted by Alberta, Canada's own award-winning and multi-nominated media personality, podcaster, and MC, Sarah Scott.
Find Studio B Podcast on Facebook (Studio B Podcast), Instagram (@__studio__b__) or on TikTok (@studiobpodcastprod) to stay up to date on new episode releases and hot new music.
Sarah Scott can be found on Instagram @heyitssarahscott.
Welcome to Studio B Podcast.
Genre: Music Industry Professional - AWARD WINNING Producer, Mix Engineer, Songwriter, Drummer
Guest: Shawn Moore
Location: Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
Song: N/A (But check out all the music he has worked on through his social media! He's work on some amazing songs!)
Studio B Podcast is all about creating deeper connections between Canadian musical artists, the Canadian music industry, and their audiences. Since 2019, each episode features dynamic conversations with musicians, bands, and industry professionals, diving into their personal journeys, inspirations, and future projects.
You get an exclusive look behind the scenes, with candid stories and insights into the unique impact these individuals are making in the music world. Tune in for a deeper understanding of the artists and the industry they shape.
Hosted by Alberta, Canada's own award-winning and multi-nominated media personality, podcaster, and MC, Sarah Scott.
Find Studio B Podcast on Facebook (Studio B Podcast), Instagram (@__studio__b__) or on TikTok (@studiobpodcastprod) to stay up to date on new episode releases and hot new music.
Sarah Scott can be found on Instagram @heyitssarahscott.
Welcome to Studio B Podcast.
Genre: Singer-Songwriter (Folk, Country, Pop)
Guest: Lily Monaghan
Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada (Currently in Glasgow, Scotland).
Song: Mona Lisa
Studio B Podcast is all about creating deeper connections between Canadian musical artists, the Canadian music industry, and their audiences. Since 2019, each episode features dynamic conversations with musicians, bands, and industry professionals, diving into their personal journeys, inspirations, and future projects.
You get an exclusive look behind the scenes, with candid stories and insights into the unique impact these individuals are making in the music world. Tune in for a deeper understanding of the artists and the industry they shape.
Hosted by Alberta, Canada's own award-winning and multi-nominated media personality, podcaster, and MC, Sarah Scott.
Find Studio B Podcast on Facebook (Studio B Podcast), Instagram (@__studio__b__) or on TikTok (@studiobpodcastprod) to stay up to date on new episode releases and hot new music.
Sarah Scott can be found on Instagram @heyitssarahscott.
Welcome to Studio B Podcast.
Genre: Music Industry Professional - Social Media Content Creator and your go to for all things Canadian music and interviews (and nostalgia!)
Guest: Jon G.
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Song: N/A (But check out all the fun throwbacks on his TikTok and Instagram @jon.g87)
Studio B Podcast is all about creating deeper connections between Canadian musical artists, the Canadian music industry, and their audiences. Since 2019, each episode features dynamic conversations with musicians, bands, and industry professionals, diving into their personal journeys, inspirations, and future projects.
You get an exclusive look behind the scenes, with candid stories and insights into the unique impact these individuals are making in the music world. Tune in for a deeper understanding of the artists and the industry they shape.
Hosted by Alberta, Canada's own award-winning and multi-nominated media personality, podcaster, and MC, Sarah Scott.
Find Studio B Podcast on Facebook (Studio B Podcast), Instagram (@__studio__b__) or on TikTok (@studiobpodcastprod) to stay up to date on new episode releases and hot new music.
Sarah Scott can be found on Instagram @heyitssarahscott.
Welcome to Studio B Podcast.
Genre: Country
Guest: Daylin Jorgensen
Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Song: "Goodbye"
Studio B Podcast is all about creating deeper connections between Canadian musical artists, the Canadian music industry, and their audiences. Since 2019, each episode features dynamic conversations with musicians, bands, and industry professionals, diving into their personal journeys, inspirations, and future projects.
You get an exclusive look behind the scenes, with candid stories and insights into the unique impact these individuals are making in the music world. Tune in for a deeper understanding of the artists and the industry they shape.
Hosted by Alberta, Canada's own award-winning and multi-nominated media personality, podcaster, and MC, Sarah Scott.
Find Studio B Podcast on Facebook (Studio B Podcast), Instagram (@__studio__b__) or on TikTok (@studiobpodcastprod) to stay up to date on new episode releases and hot new music.
Sarah Scott can be found on Instagram @heyitssarahscott.
Welcome to Studio B Podcast.
Genre: Music Industry Professional - Founder/CEO of Phase Entertainment Group, Co-Vice President of Music BC & Committee Member with The Juno Awards
Guest: Jeff Ojeda
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Song: N/A (But check out Kyle McKearney)
Studio B Podcast is all about creating deeper connections between Canadian musical artists, the Canadian music industry, and their audiences. Since 2019, each episode features dynamic conversations with musicians, bands, and industry professionals, diving into their personal journeys, inspirations, and future projects.
You get an exclusive look behind the scenes, with candid stories and insights into the unique impact these individuals are making in the music world. Tune in for a deeper understanding of the artists and the industry they shape.
Hosted by Alberta, Canada's own award-winning and multi-nominated media personality, podcaster, and MC, Sarah Scott.
Find Studio B Podcast on Facebook (Studio B Podcast), Instagram (@__studio__b__) or on TikTok (@studiobpodcastprod) to stay up to date on new episode releases and hot new music.
Sarah Scott can be found on Instagram @heyitssarahscott.
Welcome to Studio B Podcast.
Genre: Country
Guest: Ryan Keown
Location: Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Song: "I Know You Like That"
Studio B Podcast is all about creating deeper connections between Canadian musical artists, the Canadian music industry, and their audiences. Since 2019, each episode features dynamic conversations with musicians, bands, and industry professionals, diving into their personal journeys, inspirations, and future projects.
You get an exclusive look behind the scenes, with candid stories and insights into the unique impact these individuals are making in the music world. Tune in for a deeper understanding of the artists and the industry they shape.
Hosted by Alberta, Canada's own award-winning and multi-nominated media personality, podcaster, and MC, Sarah Scott.
Find Studio B Podcast on Facebook (Studio B Podcast), Instagram (@__studio__b__) or on TikTok (@studiobpodcastprod) to stay up to date on new episode releases and hot new music.
Sarah Scott can be found on Instagram @heyitssarahscott.
Welcome to One to Watch Wednesday - featuring independent and emerging artists and bands from across Canada's music scene and their songs!
Featured: Calgary, Alberta's very talented rock band, Void Souls
Guest(s): Josh Evans (Vocalist)
Song(s) Featured: 'Stargazer' & 'Ivy Queen'
Welcome to One to Watch Wednesday - featuring independent and emerging artists and bands from across Canada's music scene and their songs!
Featured: Saskatchewan's very talented, award winning Country artist, Alex Runions
Guest(s): Alex Runions
Song(s) Featured: 'On An Island' & 'A Song For My Dog'
Welcome to One to Watch Wednesday - featuring independent and emerging artists and bands from across Canada's music scene and their songs!
Featured: Manitoba's very talented Country artist, Austin Ryder
Guest(s): Austin Ryder
Song(s) Featured: 'Spin'
Welcome to One to Watch Wednesday - featuring independent and emerging artists and bands from across Canada's music scene and their songs!
Featured: British Columbia's (now living in Nashville), very talented, award-winning Country singer-songwriter, Chris Buck of the Chris Buck Band
Guest(s): Chris Buck
Song(s) Featured: 'That's When You Know' ft. Kira Isabella and "Cowboy Boots" ft. Gord Bamford
Welcome to One to Watch Wednesday - featuring independent and emerging artists and bands from across Canada's music scene and their songs!
Featured: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan's, very talented Country artist, Matt Johner
Guest(s): Matt Johner
Song(s) Featured: 'DUI'
Welcome to One to Watch Wednesday - featuring independent and emerging artists and bands from across Canada's music scene and their songs!
Featured: Fraser Valley, British Columbia's country maven, Annika Catharina
Guest(s): Annika Catharina
Song(s) Featured: 'What If I' and 'Bandit'
Welcome to One to Watch Wednesday - featuring independent and emerging artists and bands from across Canada's music scene and their songs!
Featured: Calgary, AB's, Folk, Rock, Soul & Pop artist, Sonia Deleo
Guest(s): Sonia Deleo
Song(s) Featured: 'Out of the Shadows?' and 'Remind Me That I'm Crazy'
Welcome to One to Watch Wednesday - featuring independent and emerging artists and bands from across Canada's music scene and their songs!
Featured: Sudbury, ON. award winning, country artist, Andrew Hyatt
Guest(s): Andrew Hyatt
Song(s) Featured: 'L is For'
Welcome to One to Watch Wednesday - featuring independent and emerging artists and bands from across Canada's music scene and their songs!
Featured: Prince George, British Columbia's, Chris Goodwin Band
Guest(s): Chris Goodwin
Song(s) Featured: 'Don't You Wanna Truck?' and 'Perfect Stranger'
Welcome to One to Watch Wednesday - featuring independent and emerging artists and bands from across Canada's music scene and their songs!
Featured: North Vancouver, British Columbia's, The Heels
Guest(s): Kyla Rawlins, Bobbi Smith and Brittni Dominelli
Song(s) Featured: 'John-Wayneing' & 'Work of Heart'
Welcome to HomeMade in Alberta - featuring the rising stars of Alberta Canada's country music scene and their songs!
Featured: Edmonton's award winning, multi-platinum artist, Delta Sweet
Guest: Patrick Kordyback
Song(s) Featured: 'Pour A Little My Way' (Ft. Ashton Adams)
Welcome to a Music Business Educational episode of Studio B Podcast Productions.
In this episode we explore creativity and mindfulness in the music industry. Today, we're diving into the world of holistic music careers with a special guest, Nina Teapot Owens. She is the founder of The Teapot Legacy, a music business creative consultant and Reiki Specialist. Join us as we uncover how embracing mindfulness, balance, and authenticity can transform not only your music career but also your entire approach to the industry. From nurturing your creative spirit and finding balance with your personal and musical life to fostering meaningful connections, Nina shares insights, strategies, and personal anecdotes that will continue to inspire you towards embarking on a journey of artistic fulfillment.
A Massive MASSIVE thank you to our special guest! Nina, your wisdom, passion, and commitment to a holistic approach to music have truly enriched our discussion and your perspective on mindfulness in the music industry is both inspiring and empowering. We're grateful for your time and the invaluable insights you've shared with us.
To you, thank you for tuning in!
-Sarah Scott
You can learn more about Nina Teapot Owens on her website:
https://theteapotlegacy.com/
Welcome to HomeMade in Alberta - featuring the rising stars of Alberta Canada's country music scene and their songs!
Featured: Innisfail/Red Deer's country crooner Reed Salmon
Guest: Reed Salmon
Song(s) Featured: 'Summer to Fall'
Welcome to HomeMade in Alberta - featuring the rising stars of Alberta Canada's country music scene and their songs!
Featured: Calgary's award winning, Jennie Harluk
Guest: Jennie Harluk
Song(s) Featured: 'Party for Two' (Available May 24)
That's right, Studio B has gone back to its roots!
Welcome to a Studio B's Music Education Episodes. I discuss the good, the bad, the behind the scenes, the ugly, the fun and exciting, personal and wild side of the music industry with some of Canada's most prominent industry experts! The goal of these episodes is to educate and provide valuable and digestible information to independent and emerging musical artists and industry professionals to help support and grow their careers. They're also fun to listen to if you're super fascinated in the behind the scenes aspects of the music business and what it takes to be an artist or industry person.
THIS IS A GREAT CONVERSTATION!
*IN THIS EPISODE:
Networking for Artists at Award Weekends, Conferences, Seminars, Events...etc. with the very knowledgeable and very talented industry professional, Jessica (Jess) L'Heureux! She's the Program Manager with Alberta Music and she runs Campfire Management.
If the idea of networking sounds daunting or intimidating, it doesn’t have to be! Navigating the music industry can be a long, winding, and bumpy road, but you can make it much easier and much more fun if you get help along the way. In this episode, me and Jessica will talk about the importance of networking for musicians and why it’s something that you should consider doing regularly and how to do it effectively and efficiently and have a great time doing it!
JESS! Thank you so much for joining me!! This is the best conversation!
You can find her here:
https://www.albertamusic.org/
https://www.campfiremgmt.com/*
Welcome to One to Watch Wednesday - featuring independent and emerging artists and bands from across Canada's music scene and their songs!
Featured: Calgary, Alberta's, Multi-genre Kelly Besd
Guest(s): Kelly Besd
Song(s) Featured: 'Tuff Times' and 'Our Love'
Welcome to Sounds From South of the Border, where I feature independent and emerging country artists and bands from across the USA. In the spotlight this week coming from Newport, Rhode Island is the very talent Ben O'Conner.
Song(s) Featured: 'Nation That I Know'
Check out all of his music on all streaming platforms, find him on all socials and in his website: https://www.benoconnormusic.com/
Welcome to One to Watch Wednesday - featuring independent and emerging artists and bands from across Canada's music scene and their songs!
Featured: Calgary, Alberta's Alternative artist, Pluvelle
Guest(s): Pluvelle
Song(s) Featured: 'Demons' and 'Bourbon'
Welcome to HomeMade in Alberta - featuring the rising stars of Alberta Canada's country music scene and their songs!
Featured: Fort M Murray's country maven, Mychela
Guest: Mychela
Song(s) Featured: 'Who Let The Girls Out'
Welcome to Sounds from South of the Border, where I feature independent and emerging country artists and bands from across the USA. In the spotlight this week is the award winning country crooner originally from Colorado, now living in Nashville, Cody Cozz.
Song(s) Featured: 'I Could Get Used to This.'
Check out all of his music on all streaming platforms, find him on all socials and in his website: https://codycozzofficial.com/
Welcome to One to Watch Wednesday - featuring independent and emerging artists and bands from across Canada's music scene and their songs!
Featured: Ontario's, five time CMAO Nominated country darling, Nicole Rayy
Guest(s): Nicole Rayy
Song(s) Featured: 'Graveyard' and 'Guilty'"
Welcome to HomeMade in Alberta - featuring the rising stars of Alberta Canada's country music scene and their songs!
Featured: Lethridge's country crooner, Ryan O'Brien
Guest: Ryan O'Brien
Song(s) Featured: 'Alberta Girls'
Welcome to One to Watch Wednesday - featuring independent and emerging artists and bands from across Canada's music scene and their songs!
Featured: Lloydminster, Alberta's award winning Pop/R&B Artist Rafi Jag
Guest(s): Rafi Jag
Song(s) Featured: 'My Love'
Welcome to HomeMade in Alberta - featuring the rising stars of Alberta Canada's country music scene and their songs!
Featured: Calgary's country songstress, Jasmine Frances
Guest: Jasmine Frances
Song(s) Featured: 'Now I Take My Coffee Black'
Welcome to One to Watch Wednesday - featuring independent and emerging artists and bands from across Canada's music scene and their songs!
Featured: Kelowna, BCs, country crooner Ben Klick
Guest(s): Ben Klick
Song(s) Featured: 'Off Road' and 'Mama's Cookin'"
Welcome to HomeMade in Alberta - featuring the rising stars of Alberta Canada's country music scene and their songs!
Featured: Spruce Groves, Outlaw Country maven, Jacquie Daniels
Guest: Jacquie Daniels
Song(s) Featured: 'Paradise'
Featured: Saskatoon, Sask. rocking country artist, Adam Johnson
Guest: Adam Johnson
Song(s) Featured: 'Drinking With the Boys' and "Blame It On Me'
NEW!!!!! Welcome to Sounds From South of the Border! A new pop-up podcast spotlighting the USA's indie and emerging artists and bands!
Featured: North Carolina, now Nashville based, country/singer-songwriter artist Charles Walker
Guest: Charles Walker
Song(s) Featured: 'Caught In the Current'
Welcome to HomeMade in Alberta I have two artists in the spotlight this week!
Featured: Lethbridge's, rocking country artist Cody Hall
Guest: Cody Hall
Song(s) Featured: 'Firecracker'
Featured: Vancouver Island, BC's West Coast Americana Pony Gold
Guest: Theresa Bromley (Matt Bromley was there in spirit!)
Song(s) Featured: 'Paradise'
Featured: Woodstock, Ontario's (now living in Nashville) Country Singer-Songwriter Amberlea Bruch
Guest: Amberlea Bruch
Song(s) Featured: 'Queen of Kentucky' and 'Breaking My Own Rules'
Welcome to HomeMade in Alberta I have two artists in the spotlight this week!
Featured: Calgary's Singer-Songstress Anna Lewis
Guest: Anna Lewis
Song(s) Featured: 'Me, Myself and Wine'
Featured: Airdrie's Singer-Songwriter, Steve Jevne
Guest: Steve Jevne
Song(s) Featured: 'Evergreen Eyes'
A special episode! I have two artists in the spotlight this week!
Featured: Calgary's Folk, Roots Artist Melyssa Lee!
Guest: Melyssa Lee
Song(s) Featured: 'Sunflower'
Featured: Calgary's Mondern Country Artist, Reid Woods
Guest: Reid Woods
Song(s) Featured: 'Catalina'
Featured: Southern Ontario's, Country Singer-Songwriter, Patrick James Clark!
Guest: Patrick James Clark
Song(s) Featured: 'Front Door' and 'Home Body'
Featured: Millet's, Country Music Alberta Award Nominated, Country-Pop Singer-Songwriter, Megan Paige!
Guest: Megan Paige
Song(s) Featured: 'Best I Never Had'
Featured: Calgary's Country-Pop Songstress and Songwriter, Stephanie Merkus!
Guest: Stephanie Merkus
Song(s) Featured: 'A Little Bit Yours'
Featured: Ottawa, Ontario's, Country Songstress and Songwriter, Sam Davs!
Guest: Sam Davs
Song(s) Featured: 'Graveyard' performed and recorded by Nicole Rayy and 'Wish You Were Hotter'
Featured: Edmonton's duo, Avenue65
Guest: Jo and Jeff (Avenue65)
Song(s) Featured: 'Old Money'
Featured: Edmonton, Alberta's , soulful Pop artist Jordan Jones
Guest: Jordan Jones
Song(s) Featured: 'Break My Heart' and 'Sabotage'
Featured: Nova Scotia's Country Sing-Songwriter, Gizelle De Guzman
Guest: Gizelle De Guzman
Song(s) Featured: 'Raise A Glass' and 'Almost Home'
Featured: Prince Albert (now Saskatoon based), Saskatchewan Country Sing-Songwriter, Katelyn Lehner
Guest: Katelyn Lehner
Song(s) Featured: 'Red' and 'This Bar'
Featured: Lloydminster, AB's singer-songwriter Caroline Parke
Guest: Caroline Parke
Song(s) Featured: 'Memories and Guitar Picks'
Featured: Banff, Alberta's Skate Punk-Rockers, All The Time Everywhere
Guest: Aaron Lavigueur (Vocals, Guitar, Band Leader)
Song(s) Featured: 'With Time' and 'Wake'
Featured: Windsor, Ontario's talented Alt-Rocker, The Indiana Drones
Guest: Justin Zuccato (The Indiana Drones)
Song(s) Featured: 'Good Times' and 'Someone Else'
Welcome to a Studio B's Music Education Episodes. I discuss the good, the bad, the behind the scenes, the ugly, the fun and exciting, personal and wild side of the music industry with some of Canada's most prominent industry experts! The goal of these episodes is to educate and provide valuable and digestible information to independent and emerging musical artists and industry professionals to help support and grow their careers. They're also fun to listen to if you're super fascinated in the behind the scenes aspects of the music business and what it takes to be an artist or industry person.
In this TWO PART episode (series?), I have Andre Kaden Black joining me to discuss Artist Development and Building Your Team. Based out of Toronto, ON., Andre is a Music Producer, Songwriter and Artist Development Consultant. You will learn more about him in this episode. This is a two parter - so, this is Part 2: Building An Artists Team.
Please join us for Part 1: Artist Development wherever you get your podcasts NOW.
THIS IS A GREAT CONVERSTATION!
IN THIS EPISODE:
PART 2) BUILDING AN ARTISTS TEAM: Next level – making waves – now what? Building a team is proof that you are taking your career seriously as an indie artist You can pay a lot more attention to the music while they work actively on this for you. But the big questions is – when do you need to start building a team? There are a small number of key team members you’ll want to focus on as you begin to grow your business. Being an independent artist doesn’t mean you need to do everything by yourself, in fact, having a strong team backing you up is encouraged. Here, we share the some of the most important roles an independent artist needs filled in order to propel their journey to success. We discuss these six key players:
- Manager
- Booker/Agent
- Publicist/PR
- Social Media Manager/Consultant -
- Radio Tracker
- Lawyer
Please join us for Part 1: Artist Development wherever you get your podcasts NOW.
Featured: Saskatchewan very talented Country Rocker, singer-songwriter, Will Ardell
Guest: Will Ardell
Song(s) Featured: 'Beautiful Kind' and 'Songs In The Dark'
That's right, Studio B has gone back to its roots!
Welcome to a Studio B's Music Education Episodes. I discuss the good, the bad, the behind the scenes, the ugly, the fun and exciting, personal and wild side of the music industry with some of Canada's most prominent industry experts! The goal of these episodes is to educate and provide valuable and digestible information to independent and emerging musical artists and industry professionals to help support and grow their careers. They're also fun to listen to if you're super fascinated in the behind the scenes aspects of the music business and what it takes to be an artist or industry person.
In this TWO PART episode (series?), I have Andre Kaden Black joining me to discuss Artist Development and Building Your Team. Based out of Toronto, ON., Andre is a Music Producer, Songwriter and Artist Development Consultant. You will learn more about him in this episode. This is a two parter - so, this is Part 1: Artist Development. Please join us for Part 2: Building Your Team on Sunday, Nov 13th.
THIS IS A GREAT CONVERSTATION!
IN THIS EPISODE:
PART 1) ARTIST DEVELOPMENT: Andre and I discuss how independent/unsigned artists need to and how they can take charge of their careers themselves. The Artist Development process is ongoing and we discuss how process involves songwriting, voice training and regular practicing with daily habits, identity and branding, live performances/touring, marketing & promotion, and why consistently being educated on the ever changing music business is so important.
Please join us for Part 2: Building Your Team on Sunday, Nov 13th.
Featured: South River/St. John Newfoundland and Labrador, it's the very talented multi-award winning Pop-Country singer-songwriter, Carolina East
Guest: Carolina East
Song(s) Featured: 'All The Things' and 'Isn't It Nice'
Featured: Shelburne, Ontario, it's the very talented Pop Country singer-songwriter, Jessica Sole
Guest: Jessica Sole
Song(s) Featured: 'Think of Us' and 'Good in Goodbye'
Featured: Originally from Sherbrook, QC, now living in Alberta, it's the very talented Country crooner, Tommy Charles.
Guest: Tommy Charles
Song(s) Featured: 'Lookin' Like That'
Featured: Calgary's, Entertainer and Singer-Songwriter Robert Gosse
Guest: Robert Gosse
Song(s) Featured: 'Drink'Em If You Got'Em'
Featured: Calgary, Alberta's, Alt-Rock Electro-Pop sensation, Septembryo
Guest: Michael 8
Song(s) Featured: 'The Fall (Scary Times)' and a sneak peak of his release coming out Oct 7th called, 'VHS (Violent Horror Stories)'
Featured: High River's, Alternative Country Singer-Songwriter Chase Morgan
Guest: Chase Morgan
Song(s) Featured: '3 Years From Now'
Featured: From the Pembina Valley and Parkland regions of Manitoba, Country Western Singer-Songwriter Quinton Blair
Guest: Quinton Blair
Song(s) Featured: 'Wild Horse Rider' and '20 Dollar Bottle'
HomeMade in Alberta - Putting the spotlight on Alberta's rising Country stars and their songs!
Featured: Edmonton's, Ella Hart
Guest: Ella Hart
Song(s) Featured: 'The Story You Tell Yourself'
HomeMade in Alberta - Putting the spotlight on Alberta's rising Country stars and their songs!
Featured: Edmonton's, Candice Ryan
Guest: Candice Ryan
Song(s) Featured: 'Wildfire'
HomeMade in Alberta - Putting the spotlight on Alberta's rising Country stars and their songs!
Featured: Edmonton's, Mandy McMillan
Guest: Mandy McMillan
Song(s) Featured: 'Wanted'
HomeMade in Alberta - Putting the spotlight on Alberta's rising Country stars and their songs!
Featured: Edmonton's, Orchard Sky
Guest: Krystle Dos Santos and Mitch Smith (Andreas Wegener was there in spirit)
Song(s) Featured: 'Canadian Party Song'
HomeMade in Alberta - Putting the spotlight on Alberta's rising Country stars and their songs!
Featured: Edmonton's Andrea Nixon
Guest: Andrea Nixon
Song(s) Featured: 'Earthquake'
HomeMade in Alberta - Putting the spotlight on Alberta's rising Country stars and their songs!
Featured: From BC and Alberta (but they are HomeMade in Alberta for sure, both calling Alberta home!) Country Duo FOXX WORTHEE
Guest: Crystal Smith (Nicole Perkins was there in spirit!)
Song(s) Featured: 'Good Drinks, Bad Decisions'
Featured: From Vancouver, British Columbia, Country Singer-Songwriter Dave Hartney
Guest: Dave Hartney
Song(s) Featured: 'Party Lights' and 'Jeep Thrills'
HomeMade in Alberta is BACK! Putting the spotlight on Alberta's rising Country stars and their songs!
Featured: From Hanna, AB . Country Singer-Songwriter Garrett Gregory
Guest: Garrett Gregory
Song(s) Featured: 'Leavin' You.'
Featured: From Hudson Bay, Sask. now living in Alberta, Country Singer-Songwriter Kalsey Kulyk
Guest: Kalsey Kulyk
Song(s) Featured: 'Bad Liar' and 'Big Deal'
Featured: Brussels (Now London), Ont. Country Singer-Songwriter, Adam Cousins.
Guest: Adam Cousins
Song(s) Featured: 'Dirt Road' and 'Our Lives.'
Welcome to Summer Sessions! Putting the spotlight on independent and smaller provincial music festivals, series and events around Alberta for Summer 2022! Hosted by Sarah Scott, you'll find all the musical things to do this summer around Alberta!
Featured this week: DEVONFEST presented by Red 19 Entertainment (Town of Devon)
The guest this week is one of the organizers, creators and curators (and also a singer/songwriter), Kym Simon of Red 19 Entertainment!
A fabulous one day, outdoor music event for all ages! Musical Acts include TEBEY, with The Prairie States, Martina Dawn and Cruz Vallis! Gates open at 3:00 PM, Showtime at 4:00 PM.
It's at Voyageur Park, Devon! Food Trucks and Beer Gardens on site. Bring your own lawn chair. VIP Tables available. E-mail events@red19entertainment.com.
You're also going to hear of of their headliners, the award winning, Martina Dawn (Alberta Country-Pop) with her song 'Game Over' (2022).
Featured: Milton, Ontario's Country-Pop/Singer-Songwriter, Kendra Gabrielle
Guest: Kendra Gabrielle
Song(s) Featured: 'Bad Boy' and 'Drunk On My Own.'
Featured: Conception Bay South, Newfoundland's Country singer-songwriter, Justin Fancy
Guest: Justin Fancy
Song(s) Featured: 'Sure Beats A Good Time' and 'Better Than You.'
Putting the spotlight on independent and smaller provincial music festivals, series and events around Alberta for Summer 2022! Hosted by Sarah Scott, you'll find all the musical things to do this summer around Alberta!
Feature this week: The Venue High River's, Summer Series 2022 - A Kaleidoscope of Talent!
My guest is Isabelle Morales, the Program Director for the High River Performing Arts Foundation. Thank you so much for joining me this week, Isabelle!
They have twelve amazing weekends of music, theatre, poetry and more lined up for you to experience - they will see you there!
Their opening weekend will entail our local middle and high school bands showcasing their talents! Come check us out at The Venue High River Saturday June 11th at 2pm. See thevenuehighriver.com for more info.
You're also going to hear returning artist to their stage, Brettyn Rose (Okotoks), song "Making Progress!" She'll be sharing the stage with Chase Morgan on Saturday, August 27th at 2pm.
Featured: Toronto, Ont. Country Singer-Songwriter, Rob Fitzgerald.
Guest: Rob Fitzgerald
Song(s) Featured: 'Can I Get An Amen' and 'Good Ole Country Song'
Putting the spotlight on independent and smaller provincial music festivals, series and events around Alberta for Summer 2022! Hosted by Sarah Scott, you'll find all the musical things to do this summer around Alberta!
Featured this week: The RavenWood Experience: The RavenWood Music Festival (Sherwood Park).
The guest this week is founder, creator and curator, Bill Roberts! He can also be heard on Sound Sugar Radio too! Go to soundsugarradio.com for his programs!
The RavenWood Music Festival is back, outdoors and celebrating music, movement and love with a variety of musical artists, bands, vendors and local artisans! The RavenWood Music Festival 2022 will take place on Saturday June 25th, 2022 at Broadmoor Lake Park in Sherwood Park, Alberta! Tickets are only $55 (plus applicable fees). Youth 12 and under are free. Head to ravenwoodexperience.com for tickets, check out their fantastic lineup and join in on the fun!
You're also going to hear their headliner, Shred Kelly (Alberta Folk-Pop/Rock) with their song 'Take Me Home' (2021) off their "Like A Rising Sun" (2021) album.
Featured: Calgary, Alberta's Country Singer-Songwriter, Ashley Ghostkeeper.
Guest: Ashley Ghostkeeper
Song(s) Featured: 'Try Me One More Time' and 'Waitin' On A No'
Featured: British Columbia's Country Singer-Songwriter, Dani Strong.
Guest: Dani Strong
Song(s) Featured: 'She Sings' and 'Slow Down'
Putting the spotlight on independent and smaller provincial music festivals, series and events around Alberta for Summer 2022! Hosted by Sarah Scott, you'll find all the musical things to do this summer around Alberta!
Featured this week: The Blue Jay Sessions (Calgary) + The Prairie Emporium (Calgary).
The Blue Jay Sessions Spring Remix and Blue Jay Sessions Amped Up Vol. 1 are happening May 26-29th at one of the coolest venues in YYC, The Prairie Emporium!
Award winning creator and curator of BJS, Dan Clapson (Eat North Co-Founder, Food critic/columnist for the prairies for Globe & Mail, Creator of Blue Jay Sessions and Co-Owner of The Prairie Emporium, 2022 Talent Buyer of the Year at the CMAB Awards), joins me to talk about all of the fun details about this early summer event!
Featured song: Genevieve Fisher, "First Four Walls." (Fisher, Aaron Pollock, Lydia Sutherland).
For tickets and details, they have all the social media platforms and also check out their website: https://www.thebluejaysessions.com/
Featured: Toronto, Ontario's country singer-songwriter Jessica Sevier
Guest: Jessica Sevier
Song(s) Featured: 'Ghost of Tom' and 'Confetti'
Featured: Edmonton, Alberta's Indie Pop-Rock/Glam Rock Four Piece Band, FKB
Guests: JUNO Award-nominated songwriter (2019), Drew Shalka, and Travis Topylki (lead guitar), Derek Chalut (drums), and Alex Fedorouk (rhythm guitar).
Song(s) Featured: 'Glow' and "Beautiful Fantasy."
Featured: Keswick, Ontario's country singer-songwriter Jayme Lynne
Guest: Jayme Lynne
Song(s) Featured: 'Sincerely, His Ex' and 'No Complaints'
Featured: Devon, Alberta Country-Pop Artist, Martina Dawn
Guest: Martina Dawn
Song(s) Featured: 'Hate It' and 'Game Over'
Featured: Waterloo, Ontario's Alt-Rock band Sierra Pilot.
Guests: Taylor (Lead Vocals) and Jay (Lead Guitar).
Song(s) Featured: 'Keys to the City' and 'Alive.'
Featured: Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario Country Singer/Songwriter, Angelica Appleman
Guest: Angelica Appelman
Song(s) Featured: 'Guilt Trip' and 'Happy Place'
Featured: Kelowna, BC's Country Singer/Songwriter, Melissa Livingstone
Guest: Melissa Livingstone
Song(s) Featured: 'Gypsy Heart' and 'Country Enough'
Featured: Calgary, AB. Soul, Funk and Jazz band, Natural Twenty.
Guest: Fred Fernandez - Natural Twenty's Front/Manager/Leader/Songwriter/Singer
Song(s) Featured: 'Ebb and Flow' and 'Moving On'
Featured: Calgary, AB. Whiteley (Alt-Rock)
Guest: Josh Whiteley
Song(s): 'Beautiful Storm' and 'Thinking About You'
Featured: Toronto, Ontario, Broadtree (Country-Pop)
Guest: Armand Antony and Nicole McCafferty.
Song(s): 'Breath of Fresh Air' and 'Inevitable'
WELCOME TO ALBERTA EPISODE!
We have a new artist, yay!
Featured: Living in Calgary, AB and originally from Woodstock, On., Jeff Catto
Guest: Jeff Catto
Song(s): 'Want You Even More'
Featured: From Ajax, Ontario, Mike Whiteside (Country)
Guest: Mike Whiteside
Song(s): '3AM' and 'My Kind of Paradise'
Featured: From Calgary, AB. Megan Dawson (Pop-Country)
Guest: Megan Dawson
Song(s): 'Double Take' and 'Influence'
Featured: From Calgary, AB. Kaiya Gamble (Soulful Pop)
Guest: Kaiya Gamble
Song(s): 'I'm In It.'
Featured: From Calgary, AB. Jarred Nicklen (Electronic Chill/Classical)
Guest: Jarred Nicklen
Song(s): 'Edge of the Universe' and 'The Shadows'
Featured: From Okotoks/Dewinton's Brettyn Rose (Country Pop)
Guest: Brettyn Rose
Song(s) featured: 'Making Progress'
Featured: From Weyburn, Sask. now living in Edmonton, AB. Brayden King (Alt-Country)
Guest: Brayden King
Song(s) featured: 'Down That Road' and 'Nicotine'
Featured: Calgary's Alex Hughes (Country/Country Pop/Singer-Songwriter)
Guest: Alex Hughes
Song(s) featured: 'After 31'
Featured: Calgary, Alberta's Aaron Pollock (Country/Country Pop/Singer-Songwriter)
Guest: Aaron Pollock.
Songs featured: 'Nothing Much These Days' and 'The Truth Is.'
Featured: Prince Edward Island's, Lawrence Maxwell
Guest: Lawrence Maxwell - Songwriter/Singer
Featured: Regina, Saskatchewan's Rock Band, Dead Levee.
Guest: Tayler "Izzy Lyxx" Morgan - Dead Levee's Bassist/Songwriter/Singer
🌟NEW🌟 HOMEMADE IN ALBERTA! Featuring the rising stars of Alberta country music and their songs!
Episode is available everywhere you listen to podcasts NOW!
This episode's guest is the definition of a rising star! Hailey Benedict from St. Albert!
You'll learn more about her, who and what keeps her inspired, her musical theater experience, how 2020 impacted her career and SO MUCH MORE! It was such a wonderful conversation!
You're also going to hear her latest amazing single, 'Wanted You Too."
Thank you sooooo much to Hailey for hanging out on HomeMade in Alberta! Loved chatting with you!
You can find her music wherever you buy, download or stream NOW and she's on all social media platforms as well!
Thanks to GPS Promotions for setting up the interview too 🙌
ONE TO WATCH WEDNESDAY IS BACK! Featuring independent and emerging artists from across Canada and their songs! Welcome back and thanks for hanging out!
This week, the special guest is an incredible country artist out of Abbotsford, B.C., Nicole Sumerlyn!
"Powered by endless energy, a lifelong gift for musical expression, and an unabashed love of performing, Nicole Sumerlyn has been engaging Canadian audiences for ten years with a traditional country sound blended with a rock edge."(nicolesumerlyn.com)
We talk about her inspirations, writing style, fashion, love of baking and cooking and so much more!
You're also going to hear her two AMAZING songs, 'Over A Drink' and 'Floatin.'
Make sure you follow Nicole all on of her social media and website so you never miss an update on her very exciting musical country career!
A massive thank you going out to Nicole for hanging out on One to Watch Wednesday this week!
You can find me on Instagram at sarahonairlloydminster and you can find everything Studio B on all social media platforms!
Welcome to One to Watch Wednesday, featuring independent and emerging Canadian artists and their songs!
In the spotlight this week is BC's country songstress Lisa Nicole! She's an award winning and nominated rising star with a stunning voice and incredible songs! This was such a fun conversation!
"Hailing from the mountains and nature of small-town Castlegar, British Columbia, Lisa Nicole grew up hunting, fishing, camping and embracing country music. As her childhood was sprinkled with the sounds of Shania Twain, Martina McBride, and the Dixie Chicks, Lisa Nicole discovered her own love of singing at the age of 8. By 15, she was playing regular jam sessions at Kootenay-area bars, which required her to be escorted on and off stage due to her age. After high school, Lisa Nicole followed her ambitions to Selkirk College of Contemporary Music and Technology, completing a Songwriting and Performance diploma with a Major in Vocals." - lisanicolemusic.com.
We talk about ALL of that and SO MUCH MORE!
You're also going to hear her two amazing songs, 'It Got Ugly' (2013) and her latest wanderlust inspired bop, 'Gypsy Girl' (August 2021).
You can find Lisa Nicole on ALL streaming platforms and ALL social media platforms and on her website to follow along on her very exciting music journey.
For more episodes of One to Watch Wednesday, HomeMade in Alberta and Studio B music business educational episodes, you can go to all streaming services and Instagram. You can also follow me at @sarahonairhighriver on Instagram.
Welcome to HomeMade in Alberta! Featuring the rising stars of Alberta Country and their songs!
I have a special episode for you today! He's originally from Ontario, but he's come to Alberta to grow and develop he music career! This is a welcome to Greg Rider!! Alberta is best happy to have you and I can't wait to see how our provincial industry helps you succeed and guides you!
Greg offers a collection of videos, photos, music & blog posts that will be used to inspire and motivate individuals to go out and create the life of their dreams! This conversation was was wonderful! We discussed what lead him to pursue a counter career later on in life, where his music has taken him across North America and beyond! We discuss what brought him to Alberta of course, and some advice on how to move to a different place as an artist, who he's taken his music inspiration from and SO MUCH MORE! I'm really excited for you to hear this episode!
You're also going to hear his brand new, kick ass song "We Ain't Royal!" It's a jam!
You can follow Greg Rider on Instagram and Facebook and you can get all of his music wherever you buy download or stream your music, so you can follow along on his very promising musical journey!
Thank you sooooo much to Greg for joining HMIA this week!
For more episodes of HomeMade In Alberta and One to Watch Wednesday or to listen to some music business education episodes of Studio B, you can visit all streaming services and get more details on instagram! You can also find me at @sarahonairhighriver.
Welcome to One to Watch Wednesday, featuring independent and emerging Canadian artists and their songs!
In the spotlight this week is Calgary and PEI's Ben Chase! He's an award winning and nominated rising star in both those country scenes with his relatable, catchy lyrics and one heck of a stage performance.
We talk about how exciting it has been to jump right back into performing again this summer, but also how the pandemic allowed him to slow down and explore his songwriting skills and focus in building his music career more. We also chat about his new EP in the works and SO MUCH MORE! It was a great conversation as always!
You're also going to hear his two amazing songs, 'All Over It' (January 2019) and his latest, 'Better' (April 2021).
You can find Ben Chase on ALL streaming platforms and ALL social media platforms and on his website to follow along on his very promising music journey.
For more episodes of One to Watch Wednesday, HomeMade in Alberta and Studio B music business educational episodes, you can go to all streaming services and Instagram. You can also follow me at @sarahonairhighriver on Instagram.
When it comes to publicity, sharing your music, news and tour dates, interviews can be one of the most fun and gratifying ways to spread the word - since they’re all about your biggest passion - you AND of course your music!
These days, for independent and emerging artists, there are more media sources looking to interview musicians than ever before. Magazines, e-zines, blogs, podcasts, radio, TV, YouTube, etc...they're all out there! It's awesome!
As an interviewee, you know you’ll either be providing a journalist with context and quotes for a story or you'll be doing an audio/video conversation. You don’t want to just go on-air or get on the phone with a journalist or personality without having thought through some of the things you’ll talk about in advance.
In this educational episode of Studio B Podcast, we're joined by Logan Miller of Front Porch Music + Media! He's their amazing founder, a talented writer and social media guru! We talk all about how to give your best interviews for any outlet. From making generic question answers unique, to prepping for a question that you didn't see coming - we have you covered! If you’re worried about an upcoming interview, here’s some advice to help ease the jitters and have you sounding professional, unique and calm!
A MASSIVE thank you to Logan Miller for joining this episode of Studio B! Make sure you check out Front Porch Music + Media on their website or on all social media platforms!
✨NEW✨ HomeMade in Alberta, featuring the rising stars of Alberta Country Music and their songs!
In the spotlight this week is pop country singer songwriter, Liz from the community of Olds!
We talk all about how she got her start and when she took on songwriting at a young age, what it is about her musical influences that inspire her and her songs, how she's going to release music that feels good to her and about her farm, cows and cat, Pablo and SO MUCH MORE!
You're also going to hear her brand her, perfect pop song, "I Really Like You."
Massive thanks going out to Liz for hanging out this week on HMIA! It was so fun! You can follow her on all social media platforms and all of her music is on anywhere you buy, download or stream your music now!!
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Welcome to One to Watch Wednesday! Featuring independent and emerging artists and their songs!
In the spotlight this week - an incredible singer-songwriter, Lydia Sutherland, out of Quebec!
"From Godmanchester, QC Sutherland first released French pop material and was discovered on the hit TV show La Voix in 2018 before coming back to her country roots. Now working on her first English EP inspired by new country artists such as Kelsea Ballerini, Carly Pearce, and Maddie & Tae, Sutherland’s sound is defined by her unique tone, catchy melodies, and relatable sensibility. Writing with artists all across Canada, the US, and Australia, Sutherland now has an impressive 500+ songs in her catalog." (Canadian Beats)
We talk about all of that and SO MUCH MORE!
You're also going to hear two amazing songs: He debut single as a country artist, "Love Me" and a song she wrote with Robyn Ottolini and Jesse Slack called, "Hold Me Back,"
Massive thank you to Lydia for joining me this week for OTTW! You can find Lydia Black on all streaming platforms and you can follow along her musical journey on all social media platforms.
One to Watch Wednesday is sponsored by DRC Music and they are holding Summer Sessions with the Town of Stony Plain!
It runs for most of the summer! Wednesdays, June 16- August 11, 2021.
This episode is for July 14-Aug 4th!
It's the last night tonight! What?! GO SEE THEM!
Aug 11: Scenic Route to Alaska (Special Guest Of Candor)
Here is some more info:
Summer Sessions are going live and in-person in Stony Plain, AB! With the easing of public health guidelines and restrictions, the concerts for this year’s event will be hosted at Heritage Park!
It's open to the public with no tickets required.
Can't make it to the grounds? Concerts will be live-streamed on the Town Facebook page and YouTube channel. Set up your blanket or lawn chair in your yard and enjoy this free music series featuring Canadian talent.
Concerts will be rain or shine and gates open each night at 5:30PM.
Special Guest performances start at 6:30 p.m. and headliners will go live at 7:00 p.m.
You can find more episodes of One to Watch Wednesday, HomeMade in Alberta and educational Studio B episodes on all streaming services and for more details on Studio B Podcast, you can head on over to all social media platforms. Check me out on Instagram at @sarahonairhighriver.
Welcome to One to Watch Wednesday! Featuring independent and emerging artists from across Canada and their songs!
In the spotlight this week are Hamilton, Ont. rockin' country band, The Redhill Valleys!
The Redhill Valleys is a four-piece Americana & Roots Rock group originally based out of Hamilton, Canada, where their grit and determination developed early on as an independent band.
We of course talk all about how they got started, about their first self titled EP, their new music on the way, their variety of musical influences and SO MUCH MORE!
You're also going to hear their two amazing songs, "Either Or" and their latest "Finish Line."
Big big thanks going out to The Redhill Valleys for hanging out on this episode of OTTW. You can find them on all social media platforms and of course, wherever you buy, download or stream your music right now!
For more episodes of One to Watch Wednesday, HomeMade in Alberta and educational episodes, you can visit anywhere you listen to your podcasts and on instagram @__studio_b__ . You can also check me out on instagram at @sarahonairhighriver.
Welcome to One to Watch Wednesday! Featuring independent and emerging artists and their songs!
In the spotlight this week - rockin' country artist, Rod Black out of Langley, BC!
Had an awesome conversation with Rod about how he got his start in country growing up in a rodeo family. He then started a rock band and when his rock band (Jet Black Stare) went on hiatus, he went back to his country roots! We chatted about all of his well deserved accolades and accomplishments, what he likes to do in the summer and SO MUCH MORE!
You're also going to hear his two amazing songs, "Keepin' On" and is latest, "Laketown."
Massive thank you to Rod for joining me this week for OTTW! You can find Rod Black on all streaming platforms and you can follow along his musical journey on all social media platforms and on his website, rodblackcountry.rocks!
One to Watch Wednesday is sponsored by DRC Music and they are holding Summer Sessions with the Town of Stony Plain!
It runs for most of the summer! Wednesdays, June 16- August 11, 2021.
This episode is for July 14-Aug 4th!
Here's the the line up:
July 28: Jamie Warren (Special Guest Tracy Lynn)
Aug 4: Bobby Wills (Special Guest Brandon Lorenzo)
Aug 11: Scenic Route to Alaska (Special Guest Of Candor)
Here is some more info:
Summer Sessions are going live and in-person in Stony Plain, AB! With the easing of public health guidelines and restrictions, the concerts for this year’s event will be hosted at Heritage Park!
UPDATES: It's open to the public with no tickets required and masks are not mandatory.
Can't make it to the grounds? Concerts will be live-streamed on the Town Facebook page and YouTube channel. Set up your blanket or lawn chair in your yard and enjoy this free music series featuring Canadian talent.
Concerts will be rain or shine and gates open each night at 5:30PM.
Special Guest performances start at 6:30 p.m. and headliners will go live at 7:00 p.m.
All the songs you hear in this episode are available on the artists digital streaming platforms.
All the artists, DRC Music and Town of Stony Plain all have all the social media platforms.
So check them out!
You can find more episodes of One to Watch Wednesday, HomeMade in Alberta and educational Studio B episodes on all streaming services and for more details on Studio B Podcast, you can head on over to all social media platforms. Check me out on Instagram at @sarahonairhighriver.
Welcome to HomeMade in Alberta! Featuring the rising stars of Alberta Country Music and their songs!
In the spotlight this week, is Stony Plain's, Steve Newsome.
Steve is a proud born and raised Alberta, now based in Stony Plain. Though Covid has taken a toll on the music industry as a whole, like other artists, Steve has found time to write and complete projects around the house. We talk about how he got his start in music, where he would love his music to be heard, how he's living his best life, about a new beer you should totally try this summer and SO MUCH MORE!
His new song he can't wait for you to hear (and you will!) is called 'Simple Things.' It's available everywhere now!
A big big thank you going out to Steve Newsome joining me this week on HomeMade in Alberta! You can find him on all social media and and streaming platforms now!
Thanks for hanging out! You can find more episodes of HomeMade In Alberta, One to Watch Wednesday and educational Studio B Episodes on all streaming and social media platforms as well! You can find me, Sarah Scott on instagram at @sarahonairhighriver.
Welcome to One to Watch Wednesday! Featuring independent and emerging artists and their songs!
In the spotlight this week - Miesha and The Spanks out of Calgary! They're such a cool rock band!
Had an awesome conversation with Miesha about how she started the band, how Sean has become the longest standing member in her band, what it was like to open for Queens of the Stone Age, their album "Girls, Girls, Girls" (2018) and their latest EP, "Singles" (2021) and so much more!
You're also going to hear their two amazing songs, "Unstoppable" and "Wanna Feel Good."
Massive thank you to Miesha for joining me this week for OTTW! You can find Miesha and The Spanks on all streaming platforms and you can follow along their musical adventures and watch Spanks World on all social media platforms!
One to Watch Wednesday is sponsored by DRC Music and they are holding Summer Sessions with the Town of Stony Plain!
It runs for most of the summer! Wednesdays, June 16- August 11, 2021.
This episode is for July 14-Aug 4th!
Here's the the line up:
July 21: Rooks (Special Guest Charley Arnold)
July 28: Jamie Warren (Special Guest Tracy Lynn)
Aug 4: Bobby Wills (Special Guest Brandon Lorenzo)
Aug 11: Scenic Route to Alaska (Special Guest Of Candor)
Here is some more info:
Summer Sessions are going live and in-person in Stony Plain, AB! With the easing of public health guidelines and restrictions, the concerts for this year’s event will be hosted at Heritage Park!
UPDATES: It's open to the public with no tickets required and masks are not mandatory.
Can't make it to the grounds? Concerts will be live-streamed on the Town Facebook page and YouTube channel. Set up your blanket or lawn chair in your yard and enjoy this free music series featuring Canadian talent.
Concerts will be rain or shine and gates open each night at 5:30PM.
Special Guest performances start at 6:30 p.m. and headliners will go live at 7:00 p.m.
All the songs you hear in this episode are available on the artists digital streaming platforms.
All the artists, DRC Music and Town of Stony Plain all have all the social media platforms.
So check them out!
You can find more episodes of One to Watch Wednesday, HomeMade in Alberta and educational Studio B episodes on all streaming services and for more details on Studio B Podcast, you can head on over to all social media platforms. Check me out on Instagram at @sarahonairhighriver.
Welcome to One to Watch Wednesday! Featuring independent and emerging artists from across Canada and their songs!
It's another Summer Sessions Episode! So excited! A bit of a variety episode. As you know, DRC Music sponsors OTTW and they're helping bring live music is back, baby! This episode is continuing to celebrate The Town of Stony Plains Summer Sessions with DRC Music!
It runs for most of the summer! Wednesdays, June 16- August 4, 2021.
This episode is for July 14-Aug 4th!
Here's the the line up:
July 14: The Prairie States (Special Guest The Rural Routes)
July 21: Rooks (Special Guest Charley Arnold)
July 28: Jamie Warren (Special Guest Tracy Lynn)
Aug 4: Bobby Wills (Special Guest Brandon Lorenzo)
Here is some more info:Summer Sessions are going live and in-person! With the easing of public health guidelines and restrictions, the concerts for this year’s event will be hosted at Heritage Park!
UPDATES: It's open to the public with no tickets required and masks are not mandatory.
Scenic Route to Alaska and Of Candor (June 30) have been rescheduled to August 11th!
Can't make it to the grounds? Concerts will be live-streamed on the Town Facebook page and YouTube channel. Set up your blanket or lawn chair in your yard and enjoy this free music series featuring Canadian talent.
Concerts will be rain or shine and gates open each night at 5:30PM.
Special Guest performances start at 6:30 p.m. and headliners will go live at 7:00 p.m.
All the songs you hear in this episode are available on the artists digital streaming platforms.
All the artists, DRC Music and Town of Stony Plain all have all the social media platforms.
So check them out!
You can find more episodes of One to Watch Wednesday, HomeMade in Alberta and educational Studio B episodes on all streaming services and for more details on Studio B Podcast, you can head on over to all social media platforms. Check me out on Instagram at @sarahonairhighriver.
Welcome to HomeMade in Alberta! Featuring the rising stars of Alberta Country Music and their songs!
In the spotlight this week, is Southern Alberta's, As High As We Go!
As High As We Go is one of Alberta's newest country music group. Formed in 2018 in Airdrie, AB, they're back this summer bigger and stronger than ever. Influenced by Brooks and Dunn, Garth Brooks and even Kane Brown, they're a show you're not going to want to miss.
Their new song they can't wait for everyone to hear is called 'Be Still (My Beating Heart)!' It's available everywhere now!!! This song defines their modern meets traditional country sound!
They have successfully released three singles, 'Little Town' (2020), 'Best Kept Secret' (2019) and 'Starlight' (2018). They are currently playing a ton of shows this summer and are writing a full album's worth of songs!
We talk about all that and SO MUCH MORE!
A big big thank you going out to As High As We Go for joining me this week on HomeMade in Alberta! You can find them on all social media and and streaming platforms now!
Thanks for hanging out! You can find more episodes of HomeMade In Alberta, One to Watch Wednesday and educational Studio B Episodes on all streaming and social media platforms as well! You can find me, Sarah Scott on instagram at @sarahonairhighriver.
Welcome to One to Watch Wednesday! Featuring independent and emerging artists from across Canada and their songs!
In the Spotlight this week is, country artist Parker Graye from Vancouver B.C.!
"Country artist and songwriter Parker Graye is on a mission to make country music sad again. Parker writes songs that are vulnerable, honest and heartbreaking. She has a way of romantically sharing her personal experiences and pulls listeners deeper in, warming their hearts while simultaneously sharing the pain like you’re gripping the blade of a knife. Parker released her debut single “Do Over” in September 2020 followed by “Before You Leave” in January 2021. Having been named “The Next Big Thing” by Casey Clarke and featured on the Casey Clarke Country Countdown for both singles and featured on a number of Canadian and US radio stations, Parker has made a splash in the country music scene. The Vancouver, BC based artist debuted at the BC Country Music Breakthrough Project in March of 2020 but was forced to go virtual. Parker has since spent the year in up to 3 writing sessions a day with artists, producers and songwriters across Canada and the US. Parker Graye is currently writing for her upcoming EP set for release in Fall 2021." (Her EPK bio) We talk about all that and SO MUCH MORE! You're also going to hear her two song, "Do Over" and "Before You Leave."
Big big thanks going out to Parker for hanging out this week for OTTW! You can find her on ALL social media and streaming platforms to follow along her musical journey!
You can find more episodes of One to Watch Wednesday, HomeMade in Alberta and educational Studio B episodes on all streaming services and for more details on Studio B Podcast, you can head on over to all social media platforms. Check me out on Instagram at @sarahonairhighriver.
Welcome to HomeMade in Alberta! Featuring the rising stars of Alberta country music and their songs!
In the spotlight this week is Calgary country western artist, J.C. Brae!
We talk about how he was totally born with a microphone in his hand! We talk about his love of legendary country music artists - which has made him who he is today! One of his many passions, hockey. How he loves to share his wealth of knowledge of the music industry with emerging and independent artists and SO MUCH MORE!
You're also going to hear his latest, super fun song "Savin' For A Saturday Night."
Big thanks going out to J.C. for hanging out with week on HMIA. He is on all social media platforms and streaming platforms and you can check him out on his website jcbrae.com, to follow along his musical journey.
For all things Studio B, including more HomeMade in Alberta episodes, One to Watch Wednesday features and educational episodes, you can visit Facebook, Twitter or Instagram! You can visit me @sarahohighriver on Instagram.
Blue Jay Sessions is back! I have Dan Clapson (Eat North, Globe & Mail and Blue Jay Sessions) and Wyatt C. Louis (Calgary Folk Country Artist) as my guests for this very special bonus episode all about Blue Jay Sessions: Summer Nights! Welcome back to Dan and welcome welcome to Wyatt!!
It takes place July 7-10 and will feature 24 talented musicians performing in different sessions in captivating songwriters' circles. Singers will share their original music and the stories behind their songs. It’s been a long time since most musicians have performed live, so they've been asked to bring some high energy anthems with them too.
The current sessions will feature artists such as British Columbia’s Kristin Carter, Edmonton’s D’orjay The Singing Shaman, Calgary artists Matt Blais, duo As High As We Go, Justine Vandergrift and Jess Knights and Nehiyaw singer Wyatt C. Louis. There will be two sessions per night. 6pm and 9pm!
As always, they have some fun food created by talented Top Chef Canada alum Elycia Ross and drink options including plenty of Russell Brewing Co. craft beer including their very own Blue Jay Sessions beer.
Blue Jay Sessions: Summer Nights will also serve as a fundraiser for Skipping Stone Foundation. Partial ticket sales will be donated to the charity as well as proceeds from sales of nightly posters and limited edition t-shirts.
This round of Blue Jay Sessions will take place in a cool (and covered) outdoor event space adjacent to Ill-Fated Kustoms in the Manchester Industrial area. This space boasts plenty of parking, is a short Uber ride from the heart of Calgary and a 15 minute walk from the Chinook LRT station.
The Blue Jay Sessions will also release a new single to all streaming services on July 7 to benefit Skipping Stone, a Calgary-based organization that supports trans and gender-diverse youth and their families. Twenty singers from across Canada, lent their voice to the single, a cover of Amanda Marshall’s Sitting on Top of the World.
Continuing to keep health and safety front-of-mind, we will be adhering to all live performance safety protocols put forward by Alberta Health Services.
You can find out more about Blue Jay Sessions on all social media platforms and you can find Wyatt C. Louis on all streaming platforms and all social media platforms and on his website as well!
Welcome to One to Watch Wednesday! Featuring independent and emerging artists from across Canada and their songs!
This week, award winning alt-rock trio from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, W3APONS!
That was such a great conversation with Tallus, Jordan and Myk!
We talk about their loudness on and off the stage, their Saskatchewan Music Award, what it's like to have Randy from Trailer Park Boys sing back one of their songs, about their new EP "Adios Radio," and so much more!
You're also going to hear their two amazing songs, "Off The Top Of My Heart" and "Unecessary Evil."
Big big thanks going out to W3APONS for hanging out on OTTW this week! You can learn more about them on their website and they're on all social media so you can follow along they're musical journey, and they're on all streaming services, so you can get their new EP NOW!
You can find more episodes of One to Watch Wednesday, HomeMade in Alberta and educational Studio B episodes on all streaming services and for more details on Studio B Podcast, you can head on over to all social media platforms. Check me out on Instagram at @sarahonairhighriver.
Welcome to HomeMade in Alberta! Featuring the rising stars of Alberta country music and their songs!
In the spotlight this week is Bowden's, Myranda Christi!
"In 2017, I recorded a 3 song Cover CD in Red Deer, Alberta. My Mom had contacted Brandy Records Canada requesting that if they ever needed a female to do covers of their songs, that I was the girl to do it! My Mom sent the 3-song cover CD to the Record Label, who loved my CD. Brandy Records Canada then signed me to an MC1 Nashville/Brandy Records Canada distribution deal." (myrandachristi.com)
We talk about how she got her professional start during a pandemic, how she's competed in many competitions, how her daughter is her number one fan and so much more!
You're also going to hear her brand new song, "Pure."
Massive thanks to Myranda for hanging out his week! Go check her out on all of the social media and streaming platforms now!
For all things Studio B, including more HomeMade in Alberta episodes, One to Watch Wednesday features and educational episodes, you can visit Facebook, Twitter or Instagram! You can visit me @sarahohighriver on Instagram.
Welcome to One to Watch Wednesday! Featuring independent and emerging artists from across Canada and their songs!
This week, Americana Manitoba singer-songwriter Kris Ulrich is in the spotlight!
“Kris Ulrich writes and sings beautiful and honest Americana in an attempt to understand his own life and in the hope that his songs might help shed a little light on yours too. The stories are straight from the heart, no punches pulled, and because they’re frank and sincere, they feel familiar and relatable." (krisulrich.com)
We talk about how he got his start in music, how he is not only a solo artist, he is also a session musician for many Canadian acts and how that has shaped his solo career, how he used 2020 to create and we discuss his new EP coming out June 25th and so much more!!
You're also going to hear his two amazing songs, "Montana" and "Anything at All."
Big big thanks going out to Kris for hanging out on OTTW this week! You can learn more about him on his website and he's on all social media so you can follow along his musical journey, and he's streaming services, so you can get his new EP when it comes out!
You can find more episodes of One to Watch Wednesday, HomeMade in Alberta and educational Studio B episodes on all streaming services and for more details on Studio B Podcast, you can head on over to all social media platforms. Check me out on Instagram at @sarahonairhighriver.
Welcome to HomeMade in Alberta, featuring the rising stars of Alberta country music and their songs!
In the spotlight this week is the super talented Bob Donaldson from Edmonton!
Bob grew up in Rimbey, surrounded by music – influencing his song writing and
performing. Performances are interactive with a comedic flare. This unique approach to live shows has secured shows from private house parties to corporates, festivals to opening for The Legendary Dr. Hook as well as Gord Bamford. Influences from Johnny Horton to Metallica with a sound between Garth Brooks and John Cougar. (Alberta Music)
We talked about all of that and so much more including a great discussion about his fundraiser for Second Chance Animal Rescue!
You're also going to hear his amazing song, "Second Chances."
You can follow Bob on all social media platforms under Music of Bob or Bob Donaldson Music!
A massive thank you to Bob for hanging out this week for HomeMade in Alberta!
For all things Studio B, including more HomeMade in Alberta episodes, One to Watch Wednesday features and educational episodes, you can visit Facebook, Twitter or Instagram! You can visit me @sarahohighriver on Instagram.
Welcome to One to Watch Wednesday! Featuring independent and emerging artists from across Canada and their songs!
I have a very special episode for you this week! A bit of a variety episode. As you know, DRC Music sponsors OTTW and over the last couple weeks, I've been hinting at them having live music again. Well, live music is back, baby! This episode is celebrating The Town of Stony Plains Summer Sessions with DRC Music!
It runs for most of the summer! Wednesdays, June 16- August 4, 2021.
This episode is celebrating the June 16th-July 7th line up. You're going to hear music and a few interviews from:
June 16: Martin Kerr (Special Guest Bob Donaldson)
June 23: Blake Reid (Special Guest Justin Sutton)
June 30: Scenic Route to Alaska (Special Guest Of Candor)
July 7: FKB (Special Guest Avery Simpson)
Here is some more info:Summer Sessions are going live and in-person! With the easing of public health guidelines and restrictions, the concerts for this year’s event will be hosted at Heritage Park
The live in-person concerts are free but will be limited to 150 attendees. Registration for each show will open on the Monday of the same week at 12PM.
Didn't get a ticket? Concerts will be live-streamed on the Town Facebook page and YouTube channel. Set up your blanket or lawn chair in your yard and enjoy this free music series featuring Canadian talent.
Concerts will be rain or shine and gates open each night at 5:30PM.
Special Guest performances start at 6:30 p.m and headliners will go live at 7:00 p.m.
Here's the rest of the line up:
July 14: The Prairie States (Special Guest The Rural Routes)
July 21: Rooks (Special Guest Charley Arnold)
July 28: Jamie Warren (Special Guest Tracy Lynn)
Aug 4: Bobby Wills (Special Guest Brandon Lorenzo)
All the songs you hear in this episode are available on the artists digital streaming platforms.
All the artists, DRC Music and Town of Stony Plain all have all the social media platforms.
So check them out!
You can find more episodes of One to Watch Wednesday, HomeMade in Alberta and educational Studio B episodes on all streaming services and for more details on Studio B Podcast, you can head on over to all social media platforms. Check me out on Instagram at @sarahonairhighriver.
Welcome to HomeMade in Alberta featuring the rising stars of Alberta country music and their songs!
In this spotlight this week is Calgary's own super talented Robert Adam!
"Hailed for his angelic, inviting presence, Robert Adam is known for breaking barriers between generations. Born and raised in the small town of Bonnyville, Alberta, Robert Adam now calls Calgary home. As a heavy duty mechanic by day and a heavy duty vocalist by night, one thing is guaranteed, Robert is the most gritty, pretty cowboy you’ve seen. Sporting western Canada’s iconic white Stetson and illuminated in rodeo crystal, Robert Adam crafts records with a reverent respect for traditional country music, while infusing an accessible, modern tone." - robertadam.comWe talk about all of that in this episode and so much more! It was such a great conversation!
You're also going to hear his latest dreamy, beautiful new song, "Let's Do This Again."
Big big thanks going out to Robert for joining HomeMade in Alberta this week! Make sure you follow him on all social media platforms, go to his website to find out more about him and his music is available everywhere you buy, download or stream your songs!
For all things Studio B, including more HomeMade in Alberta episodes, One to Watch Wednesday features and educational episodes, you can visit Facebook, Twitter or Instagram! You can visit me @sarahohighriver on Instagram.
Welcome to One to Watch Wednesday, featuring independent and emerging artists from across Canada and their songs!
In this spotlight this week is award nominated roots artist, Ryan Langlois from Red Deer, Alberta, Canada!
Formerly fronting the multiple-award-winning Boom Chucka Boys, Langlois is no stranger to the stage. Long renowned for his performances carrying an unprecedented electricity, he is a master of his surroundings, regardless of the space. The songs hold heavy in a soft-seater venue of attentive listeners. With full accompaniment, he boasts an exhilarating experience of country-rock, folk, and storytelling, backed by Canada’s best musicians. And now, after his extensive culmination of experience and wisdom, Langlois finds himself on the move with some impressive momentum for his solo endeavors. - (ryanlangloismusic.com)
We talk all about his musical revelations and revolutions, why Johnny Cash, Corb Lund, John Prine and Bruce Springsteen are his inspirations, his mental wellness, his son Jonah's musical career and SO MUCH MORE!
You also here his two stunning songs, "Light and Dark" and his latest which was co-written by fellow country songwriter, Hannah Gazso, "Just A Word."
Big thanks going out to Ryan for hanging out on One to Watch Wednesday this week. Make sure you follow him on all social media and streaming services and check out his website to follow along his musical journey!
🙌Big thanks to DRC Music! 🙌 SUMMER SESSIONS in Stony is a go! In association with Town of Stony Plain, they are ready to bring you live music. They will follow all AHS and any additional Town guidelines. The shows will start on June 16 and run through the first week of August. In all likelihood, it will be virtual to start on Town's Facebook and YouTube pages. They are following guidelines as they change, so follow them on Facebook keep up to date on that info.
You can find more episodes of One to Watch Wednesday, HomeMade in Alberta and educational Studio B episodes on all streaming services and for more details on Studio B Podcast, you can head on over to all social media platforms. Check me out on Instagram at @sarahonairhighriver.
Welcome to HomeMade in Alberta! Featuring the rising stars of Alberta country music and their songs!
In the spotlight this week is the award winning country crooner out of Wainwright, Ryan Lindsay.
Born and raised Albertan, he's country to his core. Lindsay began playing shows at 15 and has loved it ever since. He tells you all about his love of playing live! Lindsay took a degree in Outdoor Education in Camrose at the University of Alberta, worked as a backcountry guide and traveled extensively across the Northern Arctic of Canada an Greenland before pursuing a career in music. Lindsay's main influences include 90'a country!
Lindsay released his second EP titled “The Ride” (2020) which won him album of the year at the Country Music Alberta Awards (CMAB Awards), where Lindsay also received an award for Horizon Male artist. Prior to that, he released his first independently released EP, "Wild" (2019) Alberta Country Music Awards, which helped Lindsay win a CMAB Award for Rising Star. The name may also sound familiar because, in 2018, Lindsay was named Rising Star by Country 105 in their star search contest.
Big thanks going out to Ryan for hanging out on HomeMade in Alberta this week! Make sure you go to his website ryanlindsaymusic.com for show updates and on all the socials to also follow along with his musical and travel adventures.
For all things Studio B, including more HomeMade in Alberta episodes, One to Watch Wednesday features and educational episodes, you can visit Facebook, Twitter or Instagram! You can visit me @sarahohighriver on Instagram.
Welcome to One to Watch Wednesday! Featuring independent and emerging artists from across Canada!
Available everywhere now!
Playlist available on Spotify
In the spotlight this week is Ajax, Ontario's own country songstress, Emily Clair!
"WITH AN INVITING STYLE THAT RESONATES FROM THE CHERISHED STORYTELLING ROOTS OF COUNTRY MUSIC, EMILY CLAIR’S SOULFUL SOUND IS STEALING HEARTS, GAINING FANS, AND LEADING HER TOWARDS THE NEXT BREAKTHROUGH IN AN EVER-REWARDING CAREER. - (emilyclair.com)"
We talk about her signature sound, who she'd love to write with and share the stage with, what she does outside of music, what you wouldn't know about her from just following her on social media and SO MUCH MORE!
You also hear her two incredible songs, "Bad Habits" and her latest, "Drive Me Me."
Huge thanks going out to Emily for hanging out on One to Watch Wednesday this week! Go follow, like and listen to her everywhere now!
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MASSIVE thanks going out to DRC Music!
Live music (outdoors) is back baby!!! Woohooooooo!!!!! When you're wanting to book a live show - think of DRC Music first. They believe in live music for all and specialize in small, intimate concerts, close to all our homes, at a fair price - with well known Canadian artists. I love them because, they have a passion for supporting good music and helping you put on one heck of a concert. Get this exceptional team for an exceptional live show experience! Contact DRC about their services on Facebook now! Check them out @drcmusicofficial too!
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Welcome to HomeMade in Alberta, featuring the rising stars of Alberta country and their songs!
In the spotlight this week is the super fun and talented Christina Rogers from Grande Prairie!
Christina Rogers is an musically HomeMade in Northern Alberta. She is a dynamic vocal powerhouse that will leave you speechless and gives a high energy live performance that will keep you on the dance floor all night. We talk about her early start in singing at 8 years old, her previous job as a radio host and news reporter, the fact she just got signed by a record label and so much more!
You're also going to hear her fantastic song, "Whiskey Hangover."
Big big thanks to Christina for hanging out this week! Make sure you check out her out on all social media accounts and christinarogersmusic.com to follow along her musical journey and make sure you get her music wherever you buy, download or stream it!
For all things Studio B, including more HomeMade in Alberta episodes, One to Watch Wednesday features and educational episodes, you can visit Facebook, Twitter or Instagram! You can visit me @sarahohighriver on Instagram!
Welcome to One to Watch Wednesday, featuring independent and emerging stars across Canada and their songs!
Mike Robins is a familiar name around the Canadian Country music scene, previously as half of the duo, Autumn Hill, till 2016, where the band earned spots on the charts with multiple top ten tracks and a handful of Juno and CCMA award nominations. Hit songs included “Anything At All“, “Can’t Keep Waiting“, “Mixtape“, and the CMT #1, “Blame“. Also as the front man for East Adelaide in 2018 through 2019 with their tracks, “You Don’t Get to Love Me” and "Heaven." Today, Mike Robins a solo artist! Mike Robins!!
We talk about how performing as a solo act has always been his dream, the progression of his career as a songwriter, the most amount of trouble he's gotten into on the road and so much more!
You're also going to hear his two songs, "Lightning Don't Strike Twice" and his latest, One Beer At A Time."
Make sure to check Mike Robins out on all streaming services and social media platforms to follow along his solo career and get in on his livestreams!!
🙌Big thanks to DRC Music! 🙌 Artists, are you looking for representation or music services? Look no further than DRC Music. I know they'll offer you the best professional services and support because I've seen it! If you’re ready to work with exceptional people and get an exceptional experience, go to DRC Music's Facebook page today for more details!
You can find more episodes of Studio B on all streaming services and for more details on Studio B Podcast, you can head on over to all social media platforms. Check me out on Instagram at @sarahonairhighriver.
Welcome to HomeMade in Alberta, featuring the rising stars of Alberta country music and their songs!
This week the spotlight is on the Edmonton band, Dirt Road Angels!
Dahlia Wakefield, Danita Lynn, Karen Claypool and Shila Marie make up this dynamic and fun four piece band!
"The Dirt Road Angels are a rockin’ country female group who deliver deliciously layered harmonies and an undeniably hefty dose of charisma along with a high energy stage performance. Individual recording artists Danita Lynn, Dahlia Wakefield, Shila Marie and Karen Claypool came together in the fall of 2013 releasing an introductory compilation CD branding themselves the Dirt Road Angels. Since their inception, the group has gone on to record two more albums: "Paint The Town Red" (2014) and "Extra Dirty" (2018). However, during this pandemic, they have been writing up a storm and also felt the need to release new music. " - (dirtroadangels.ca)
That's what we're talking about on this episode and so much more!!
You're also going to be hearing about and hearing their brand new upbeat, positive and inspiring new song, "Dance In The Rain."
Big big thanks going to our Dirt Road Angels for hanging out this week!
Make sure you follow them on ALL social media and on every music platform and visit their website for all their merch!
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Welcome to One to Watch Wednesday, featuring independent and emerging stars across Canada and their songs!
This week a very special guest is in the spotlight! It's B.C.'s award winning country artist, Karen Lee Batten!
We talk about her love of the country genre, her experience on Canadian Idol, he love of co-writing and collaboration, you'll learn something about her that you wouldn't know from just following her on socials, and MUCH more!
You're also going to hear her two songs, "Too Strong" and, "Drinkin' Song."
Huge thanks to Karen Lee Batten for joining OTTW this week!
For all things Karen, visit all her social media! All of her music is available wherever you buy, download or stream your music right now! Go get it!
For all things Studio B, including more One to Watch Wednesday episodes, HomeMade in Alberta and educational episodes, you can visit Facebook, Twitter or Instagram! You can visit me @sarahohighriver on instagram!
Welcome to HomeMade in Alberta, featuring the rising stars of Alberta country music and their songs!
This week Hay Lakes, award winning Travis Dolter is in the spotlight!
Travis Dolter was raised on a working farm right in the middle of the Alberta prairies and far from the bustle of the big cities of Eastern Canada. Growing up playing in the family band, the Polka Ramblers, Travis recalls packing his sleeping bag so he could sleep on stage while the family finished performing! He has raced stock cars, is an avid soccer player and Ukrainian Dancer and is in his final year of Kinesiology at Augustana University in Camrose.You're going to hear about all that AND SO MUCH MORE!
You're also going to hear his band new, super fun summer song called "Blue Seas and Palm Trees."
Big big thanks going out to Travis for chatting this week!
You can find Travis and his music wherever you buy, download or stream your music and on all social media platforms and on his website at travisdolter.com.
For all things Studio B, you can visit all streaming services for more episodes of HomeMade in Alberta, One to Watch Wednesday and music industry education episodes and you can follow me @sarahonairhighriver on Insta!
Welcome to One to Watch Wednesday, featuring independent and emerging stars across Canada and their songs!
This week a very special guest is in the spotlight! It's Newfoundland's Jason Benoit! He is one heck of a country artist!
We talk about his Friday Night Lockdown livestreams, how his first song he got on the charts was a cover of a dance EDM song, conspiracies and comics, how he's going in a different direction with his music these days and the inspiration behind that, and MUCH more!
You're also going to hear his two songs, "Two Wrongs" and his latest, "A Lot About A Little."
Huge thanks to Jason for joining OTTW this week!
For all things Jason Benoit and to join his fan club, visit all his social media (and he has all of it!) now! All of his music is available wherever you buy, download or stream your music right now! Go get it!
For all things Studio B, including more One to Watch Wednesday episodes, HomeMade in Alberta and educational episodes, you can visit Facebook, Twitter or Instagram! You can visit me @sarahohighriver on instagram!
Welcome to HomeMade in Alberta, featuring the rising stars of Alberta country music and their songs!
This week the spotlight is on Wiklund vs Wiklund.
"Based in Red Deer, musical soul mates Dan & Melody Wiklund have harmonized and traveled all over central & western Canada, playing, writing and recording original music with their award winning, acoustic duo. Heavily influenced in southern country soul, roots, blues and rock n’ roll - this fun-lovin’ pair will kick up yer heels and hit ya right in the feels!" - Their Facebook Bio.
Keep your eyes and ears open for their new song coming out May 13th called, "Horses."
You're also going to hear their upbeat and fun track, "Moonshine!"
Big big thanks going out to Dan and Melody for chatting this week! So much fun!
You can get all their music wherever you download, stream or purchase your music from and be sure to follow Wiklund vs Wiklund on all social media platforms.
For all things Studio B, you can visit all streaming services for more episodes of HomeMade in Alberta, One to Watch Wednesday and music industry education episodes and you can follow me @sarahonairhighriver on Insta!
Welcome to One to Watch Wednesday! Featuring the independent and emerging artists from across Canada and their songs!
This week the the spotlight is on very talented and fabulous, award nominated and winning Country artist, Emma Peterson. out of Manitoba!
You hear about how she got her start by hearing Taylor Swifts new album, her song inspirations, being a nurse and much much more!
You also hear her two beautiful songs "Maybe Tonight" and her latest release, "Hurt Like Hell."
Big thanks going out to Emma Peterson for hanging out on One to Watch Wednesday this week!
You can find Emma on all social media platforms and his music on streaming services!
For all things Studio B, including more One to Watch Wednesday episodes, HomeMade in Alberta and educational episodes, you can visit Facebook, Twitter or Instagram! You can visit me @sarahohighriver on instagram!
Welcome to HomeMade in Alberta! Featuring the rising stars of Alberta country music and their songs!
This week the spotlight is on Fort McMurray's, Shantelle Davidson! She is so wonderful! You're going to learn more about Her time down in LA, her theatre background, working wth Juno Award winning artists and producers, about her musical influences and so much more!
You're also going to hear her new song, "Everywhere."
Big big thanks going out to her for hanging out this week!
You can find Shantelle's music everywhere you buy, download or stream your music right now and you can find her on all social media platforms under Shantelle Davidson or Shantelle Davidson Music.
For all things Studio B, you can visit all streaming services for more episodes of HomeMade in Alberta, One to Watch Wednesday and music industry education episodes and you can follow me @sarahonairhighriver on Insta!
Welcome to One to Watch Wednesday! Showcasing Canadian independent and emerging artists and their music!
This week the spotlight is on Chloe Albert! And incredible folk pop artist from Edmonton, Alberta! She is known for her honest, bold and beautiful songs! Chloe is an award winning songwriter and performer, and it’s only the beginning for this talented singer songwriter!
We had such a fun conversation about who and what inspired her to pursue music, collaboration and community, her very well deserved accolades, her brand new album "Come Around Again," and much much more!
You also hear her beautiful songs, "Die Trying," and "Come Around Again."
Big thanks going out to Chloe for joining One to Watch Wednesday! It was such a fun time!
You can find Chloe Albert on all social media platforms, her website and her music is available wherever you buy, download or stream your music now!
Check out more One to Watch Wednesday, HomeMade In Alberta and educational episodes presented by Studio B Podcast on all streaming services and on all social media platforms. You can find me @sarahonairhighriver on Instagram!
Welcome to HomeMade in Alberta! Putting the spotlight on Alberta's rising stars in country!
This week, the spotlight is on Morinville's, Justin Hogg!
Having journeyed through various musical styles over the years from rock to acoustic indie, Justin has truly found his roots in the country music scene. (justinhoggmusic.com)
You'll get to know him better, how his favourite stage to play on was a hometown stage and who is musical influences are.
You're also going to hear his amazing brand new song, "Good Thing Going On."
Check them out on all social media and streaming platforms under Justin Hogg and Justin Hogg Music.
For all things Studio B, including more episodes of HomeMade in Alberta, One to Watch Wednesday and education/BTS episodes, and for more info, visit Studio B on all social media platforms and check out myself @sarahonairhighriver on Insta!
Welcome to One to Watch Wednesday! Featuring the ndependent and emerging artists from across Canada and their songs!
This week the the spotlight is on very talented award nominated, Calgary pop artist, Danny Randell!
You hear about his start in music, his influences, his passion for songwriting, his accolades and much much more!
You also hear his two great songs "Carry On" and his latest release, "Don't Come Back."
Big thanks going out to Danny Randell for hanging out on One to Watch Wednesday this week!
You find Danny on all social media platforms and his music on streaming services!
For all things Studio B, including more One to Watch Wednesday episodes, HomeMade in Alberta and educational episodes, you can visit Facebook, Twitter or Instagram! You can visit me @sarahohighriver on instagram!
Welcome to HomeMade in Alberta! Putting the spotlight on Alberta's rising stars in country!
This week, the spotlight is on Airdries, Flaysher!
Based on the last name of two “born and raised” Albertan brothers, Flaysher is a CMAB Award-nominated Canadian country duo with grit in their blood harmonies and unvarnished truths in their lyrics. (From their website: flaysher.ca.)
You'll get to know them better and about how they started in rock and why they turned to country. You'll also hear their new song, "Ride."
Big thanks going out to Brad and Ryan for chatting this week!
Check them out on all social media and streaming platforms under Flaysher and Flaysher Music!
For all things Studio B, including more episodes of HomeMade in Alberta, One to Watch Wednesday and education/BTS episodes, and for more info, visit Studio B on all social media platforms and check out myself @sarahonairhighriver on Insta!
Welcome to Studio B - a music industry education podcast for independent and emerging artists and for people who just love and want to know more about the behind the scenes action of the music business!
The episode, the topic is about making music videos! The very talented music video director, AJ Astle of Road House Productions is the industry expert!
A music video is great becaucan help you promote your band through social media channels such as YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and many many more platforms these days!
Whether you're hiring out a team or you're making a music video independently, what's most important is that you have a good idea, a good team, and a well-defined budget.
Before you begin making your music video or you hire out a crew, there are a few key things to into consideration. Here’s a guide for how to make music video magic!
Big big thanks to AJ Astle for chatting! You can check out his work on Social Media under Road House Productions and him on Instagram @aj.astle.
For all things Studio B, including more educational episodes, One to Watch Wednesday and HomeMade in Alberta, head on over to Facebook, Instagram or Twitter. Check me out @sarahonairhighriver.
Welcome to One to Watch Wednesday! Showcasing independent and emerging artists and their music!
This week the spotlight is on Jade Turner! An incredible country artist out of Manitoba who writes from her heart and soul! She is known for her honest, bold and beautiful songs! Jade is an award winning songwriter and performer, and it’s only the beginning for this charming rising star.
We had such a fun conversation about who and what inspired her to pursue music, her day job that she loves as a millwright, how she stays authentic and much much more!
You also hear her songs, "Highway Town" and "Hangover Blues."
Big thanks going out to Jade for joining One to Watch Wednesday! I was smiling ear to ear!
You can find Jade Turner on all social media platforms and her music is available wherever you buy, download or stream your music now!
Check out more One to Watch Wednesday, HomeMade In Alberta and educational episodes presented by Studio B Podcast on all streaming services and on all social media platforms. You can find me @sarahonairhighriver on Instagram!
Welcome to HomeMade in Alberta brought you by Studio B., featuring the rising stars of Alberta Country and their music!
This week the spotlight is on the super sweet, talented and fun, Alecia Aichelle, out of Red Deer!
The past few years has been pivotal in Alecia Aichelle’s career with the release of seven singles, many significant shows, and a sponsor car from Scott Subaru of Red Deer for her Western Canadian Hooked On Us 2018 radio tour which included visiting over 40 radio stations. Some highlights of Alecia’s career include performing in a writer’s round at the legendary Bluebird Café in Nashville, opening for Aaron Pritchett and Aaron Goodvin at Westerner Days Mainstage Enmax Centrium in Red Deer AB, two shows with her band at Canadian Finals Rodeo Mainstage including being one of the openers for Lindsay Ell, and opening for the legendary Bellamy Brothers in 2019 at the brand new Exhibition Hall at Westerner Park Red Deer. - aleciamusic.com
Had a really great time talking with her about her dog, Cash, her move down the Nashville (and move home) and of course about her new song, "Household," and so much more!
You also hear her new song, "Household!"
(PS: Keep your eye out for the music video soon!)
Big thanks going out to Alecia for chatting this week! You can hear all her music including her other great songs, "Get Lost," "You Rescued Me," and "Hooked On Us," on all streaming services now. She's on all social media and her website is aleciamusic.com.
You can find out more about Studio B. on ALL social media platforms. For more episodes of HomeMade in Alberta, One to Watch Wednesday or an education episode or two, you can find those on all streaming services! You can find me on Instagram @sarahonairhighriver.
Welcome to One to Watch Wednesday! Showcasing independent and emerging artists and their music!
This week the spotlight is on Kayla Williams! In her words, she's a "Souful-pop singer songwriter, so inspired by the '70s I'm practically 70."
We had such a fun conversation about her musical inspirations, her comedy, her performance at the Winter Games, her vocal coaching/teaching and much much more!
You also hear her songs, "Parking Lot" and "Stealing From My Youth."
Big thanks going out to Kayla for joining One to Watch Wednesday! It was such a great chat!
You can find Kayla Williams on all social media platforms including YouTube and Patreon and her music is available wherever you buy, download or stream your music now!
Check out more One to Watch Wednesday, HomeMade In Alberta and educational episodes presented by Studio B Podcast on all streaming services and on all social media platforms. You can find me @sarahonairhighriver on Instagram!
Welcome to HomeMade in Alberta brought you by Studio B., featuring the rising stars of Alberta Country and their music!
I had the absolute pleasure of meeting The Prairie States about three years ago when they released their debut song Tongue Tied. Ever since then, it's been such a cool experience to watch them makes huge waves across the Alberta country music scene.
I had a quick chat with Jay and Mat of the band for this weeks feature and you are also going to hear their new song, "High That I'm Riding!"
Out of Edmonton, Mat Cardinal, Jeff Dick, Mike Nash, Doc deGroot, and Jay Der formed The Prairie States in 2017 and immediately started writing songs for their full length album, Lost In The Right Direction. Independently released in June 2018, it was nominated for the CMAB Album Of The Year and included three radio singles, which all broke the top 100 Mediabase Canadian Country Chart. Since then, the band has released two more singles, Every Little Town and Low Life, both of which also cracked the top 100.
As seven time Country Music Alberta Award recipients, including the 2018 Rising Star, 2019 Horizon Group/Duo Of The Year, and 2020 Songwriters Of The Year, as well as 1st place in the 2018 Project Wild Artist Development Program, it’s proof that this Edmonton based band is moving in the right direction and they are kicking some serious butt.
You can find The Prairie States on ALL streaming services and ALL social media platforms, so you don't miss out on any information or music from them.
You can find out more about Studio B. on ALL social media platforms. For more episodes of HomeMade in Alberta, One to Watch Wednesday or an education episode or two, you can find those on all streaming services! You can find me on Instagram @sarahonairhighriver.
Welcome to One to Watch Wednesday! A showcase feature for independent and emerging artists and their songs.
This weeks feature guest is out of Edmonton: Brandon Baker of Electric Religious!
Electric Religious is the project of Edmonton-based Métis singer-songwriter, Brandon Baker, whose guitar-driven music has been described as “bursting with inspiration, insight, and hope.” Deeply influenced by the psychedelic sounds of Jimi Hendrix, Baker took his moniker from a Hendrix quote. - Info from his website.
We talk about his musical background, the evolution of Electric Religious, mixology, the debut Electric Religious album, Yeah, Yeah, No (2018), his new album coming out in the fall and much more!
You hear his song "Revolution" and latest release, "Catherine."
Big thanks going out toe Brandon for chatting this week!
You can find Electric Religious on all social media and wherever you buy, download or stream your music, and on his website, electricreligious.com.
Check out more One to Watch Wednesday, HomeMade In Alberta and educational episodes presented by Studio B Podcast on all streaming services and on all social media platforms. You can find me @sarahonairhighriver on Instagram!
Welcome to HomeMade in Alberta featuring the rising stars of country in Alberta, Canada and their music!
This week the feature guest are the very fun and very outgoing duo out of Central Alberta, The Rural Routes! Husband and wife Duo, Brandon and Alesha Bondy and I chat about their early beginnings, sharing the stage and making connections with Canadian mega stars, their kitchen jams and much more!
You also hear their brand new love song, "Love Me Better."
Big thanks going out to Alesha and Brandon for hanging out!! Such a great convo!
You can find them on all social media platforms as The Rural Routes and on their website and their music is also available everywhere you buy, download or stream your music right now!
Check out more HomeMade in Alberta, One to Watch Wednesday and educational episodes presented by Studio B Podcast on all streaming services and on all social media platforms. You can find me @sarahonairhighriver on Instagram!
Welcome to One to Watch Wednesday! A showcase feature for independent and emerging artists and their songs.
This weeks feature guest is country artists out of Central Alberta, Cole Malone. We're talking about his love of Nirvana and how he incorporates his love of rock music into his country sound, his musical and personal growth, when he realized he was more than just a performer and that he was a musical artist and much more.
We hear his songs "Next to Me" and brand new one, "One Man Army." Both those songs and all his music is available on all streaming services.
Big thanks to Cole for joining One to Watch Wednesday. You can check him out on all social media and make sure you do!
You can find more episodes of Studio B on all streaming services and for more details on Studio B Podcast, you can head on over to all social media platforms. Check me out on Instagram at @sarahonairhighriver.
Welcome to HomeMade in Alberta, where I feature the rising stars of Alberta country music and their music!
NewLaw is the feature band this week!
NewLaw is a brother band from Calgary, Ty, Dayne and Cayd. AB, 3x GMA Nominee, 2x Breakforth Nominee, 2x YYC Music Award Nominee, 1x Western Canadian Music Award Nominee. Original music available on all platforms and two EP’s ‘Show You There’s Hope’ and ‘You + Me’. NewLaw prides themselves on their harmonies, songwriting and covers.
We're talking about their career, their America's Got Talent audition, TikTok and much much more, and I'm featuring their brand new new song, "Lucky, Stupid, Crazy."
Thank you so much to NewLaw for joining me this week.
You can find out more about them on all social media platforms and also their website and their music is available on all streaming services.
You can find out more about Studio B on all social media platforms and listen to more episodes and features on all streaming services.
Welcome to Studio B, a music industry educational podcast for independent and emerging artists...and for anyone who wants to know the behind the scenes action of the music business!
We have pop artist and social media manager (founder of Jelly Socials) Hayden McHugh and Concert & Artist Photographer and Social Media Manager Katherine Marie Colwell to share information on how to have the best social media!
We specifically talk about Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, Pinterest and YoutTube. Just like there isn't one way to create a great hit song, there isn't a single way to run your social media accounts, but there are a few things to consider as a musician. Here’s a guide to what you should and shouldn’t be doing on your socials media.
You can find Hayden and his music info on all social media and streaming platforms and on his website haydenmchugh.com. You can contact him about his social media services on Instagram on Jellyfish Social Management @jellysocials.
Check out Katherine's work and get her to take some snaps for you and get her to guide you through your socials on Instagram and Twitter, @katherinemariecolwell on Insta and @KatherineColwel.
You can find info and more episodes of educational Studio B episodes and it's features (One to Watch Wednesday and HomeMade in Alberta) on all social media and streaming platforms and you kind find me, @sarahonairhighriver.
Welcome to One to Watch Wednesday, where I feature independent and emerging Canadian artists and their music!
This week our feature guest is Ontario's EDM/Pop trio, Soundhaven! I chat with Adam, James and David about their beginnings, their sound influences, who they'd love to collaborate with and much much more!
You also hear Soundhaven's amazing songs, "Got the Feeling" and "Thirst Trap." These songs and all their music is available anywhere you get your music right now!
Thank you so much for joining me Soundhaven!
I know you want to know more about them and keep up to date with all their new music and projects! They can be found on all social media under @heysoundhaven and Soundhaven.
For more shows and updates, follow Studio B Podcast on all social media and I can be found at @sarahonairhighriver.
Welcome to HomeMade in Alberta where I feature the independent and emerging rising stars of Alberta, Canada, country music!
This week the feature guest is the stunningly talented award winning and nominated, sing-songwriter originally from Elk Point, now living in Edmonton, Olivia Rose! Olivia Rose’s presence within the Canadian music scene has only continued to grow with the release of her new single, "Gold."
We talk about her music career, Project Wild, her CMI Program experience, honing her songwriting and performing abilities, her awards and nominations and much more!
Thank you so much for being a part of HomeMade in Alberta, Olivia! Always amazing to chat with you!
You can find Olivia Rose on ALL social media platforms and streaming services and request "Gold" at radio now!
You can find Studio B Podcast on all social media and streaming services and Sarah Scott on Instagram @sarahonairhighriver.
Welcome to One to Watch Wednesday, where I feature independent and emerging Canadian artists and their music!
This week our feature guest is country songstress Elyse Saunders. From the dynamic stages of Toronto to the bright lights of Nashville, the Peterborough, Ontario native joins us to talk about her musical journey, what it's like to release music to the world, hearing her songs on the radio for the first time and what she has planned for 2021!
You also hear her amazing songs, "Free" and "Wine Down." These songs and all her music is available anywhere you get your music right now!
Thank you so much for joining me Elyse!
I know you want to know more about her and keep up to date with all her new music and shows! She can be found on all social media under Elyse Saunders and on her website at elysesaunders.com.
For more shows and updates, follow Studio B Podcast on all social media and I can be found at @sarahonairhighriver.
Welcome to HomeMade in Alberta, where you hear the rising stars of Alberta, Canada's country music scene!
This week, Chris Brien out of Calgary is our guest. Known for his summer anthem, "Booze Control" and outlaw styled, "Someone to Blame," he released a new song in January that will tug on your heartstrings called, "One Sunrise At A Time," co-written with Chard Morrison.
We get to know Chris better and hear is new song, "One Sunrise At A Time."
You can find Chris on all social media and on his website under, Chris Brien and Chris Brien Country.
You can find Studio B on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. You can find me on Instagram at @sarahonairhighriver.
Welcome to One to Watch Wednesday presented by Studio B. where I feature the emerging and independent artists from across Canada and showcase their songs.
This weeks feature artist is from Calgary, Alberta. She's a YYC Music Award numerous time nominee and a humanitarian award winning pop artist who's super creative and very community orientated. Her name is Lisette Xavier.
We talk about her very interesting musical journey, Ethical AF Clothing, an all girls music camp she mentors for, her pay it forward initiative, vocal coaching, the Rise Up competition and much much more!
You also hear her songs "Hot Mess" and "Rise Up." Also make sure you check out all her music videos!
Thank you so much for joining Studio B, Lisette!
You can find Lisette on all social media and find her merch on her website, lisettexavier.com.
You can find Studio B on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter under Studio B. Podcast and you can find me on Instagram @sarahonairhighriver.
Welcome to One to Watch Wednesday presented by Studio B. where we feature the emerging and independent artists from across Canada and showcase their songs.
This weeks feature artist is from Ontario and she has incredible vocals and she's an award nominated country artist I can't wait for you to get to know. Bree Taylor!
We discuss a lot! We talk about her musical journey from pop to country to pop-country, we talk about her podcast, "Unapologetically Bree," her dog Aria, her day in the life her herself, her award nominations and so much more!
We hear her two songs, "Burning Bridges," and "Cry." They are available everywhere you get your music right now! Follow her under Bree Taylor on all social media platforms to keep in touch with her to!
You can follow Studio B on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram and me, Sarah Scott on Facebook and Instagram under @sarahonairhighriver!
Welcome to One to Watch Wednesday presented by Studio B. where we feature the emerging and independent artists from across Canada and showcase their songs.
This weeks feature band is a really rocking trio out of Edmonton, AB who just came out with their debut album, "Mantra" on Feb. 5th.
Alt-rock trio Blank Statues are our guests. Drake, Bryce and Derek join us to chat about Mantra, where their name came from and how it all got started.
We also hear two of their songs of Mantra: 'Serotonin' and 'Sane.'
Their music is available on all streaming platforms and you can find them on Facebook and Instagram under Blank Statues.
You can find Studio B on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Big thanks to music industry professional and founder of The Music Industry Club, Dane Liska, for joining me on this episode .We talk about The Music Industry Club and #SaveOurStages.
Listen in for lots of amazing advice for artists, venue managers/owners and people who just love music, on how to support each other, themselves, the artists and venues and how to get through the restrictions.
Dane's a huge wealth of knowledge and it was such a pleasure to chat with him! Although there's a lot of doom and gloom around the topic of saving our stages, we hope this brings you the support, confidence and inspiration to keep going!
You can find The Music Industry Club on Instagram and Facebook! @themusicindustryclub.
You can find Studio B Podcast on Facebook (Studio B Podcast), Instagram (@__Studio_b___) and Twitter (@StudioB01).
You can find Sarah Scott on Instagram @sarahonairhighriver
Welcome to One to Watch Wednesday! We have a rock fueled Ontario country singer/songwriter by the name of Ty Baynton in the Zoom studio this week!
Singer / Songwriter, Saddle Bronc Rider, Hunter / Angler...those are few things he describes himself as. He forgot to mention super talented!
Ty Baynton is known for his his high-energy live shows and ‘stadium-sized’ vocals. He also has a stadium sized personality which makes him so fun to talk to!
Released in May of 2019, he released Rough Around The Edges, which he says was a product and vision forged primarily during a very busy four years on the road. He has released records previously – a self-titled EP in 2012 and a full-length album, Good Ol’ Boy, in 2013, but this is the first time he feels he’s truly nailed it.
Join us as we talk about his day in the life of himself, what he's currently working on and about his new song, "She Was Wrong," co-written with a previous guest by the name of Chard Morrison. You're also going to hear the song too!
You can find Ty Baynton on all streaming platforms, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and on his website at tybaynton.com.
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Welcome to the first episode of One to Watch Wednesday, present by Studio B! A feature for independent and emerging artists on the rise and their songs!
This week, we're welcoming Indigenous Country singer/songwriter Stirling John and his song "Believe." He is a 34 year old musician at heart, who has also been a police officer for the past 14 years and serves as a Helicopter Tactical Flight Officer, is also in a band member called Hometown Stereo (Edmonton, AB) and is a super dad to some cool kids. Stirling was raised in a musical family in Ontario; however, work and life took a step ahead and music didn't revisit his life until a traumatic call in 2014.
2020 was Stirling’s breakout year FOR SURE!! Even through working fulltime during the pandemic with the RCMP as a frontline essential worker, he remained very proactive with writing and recording. "The Distance", "For You", "Never Meant to Be", and “Record Time,” were all brought out in 2020! So far, in 2021, he has been nominated for a 2021 "Community Spirit Award" with the Country Music Alberta Awards as well and released a beautifully inspirational song called, "Believe."
We are featuring Stirling's latest song, "Believe." We talk about his musical journey, his career as an RCMP officer, his soon to be superstar kids, how he is remaining proactive with his music throughout 2021 (you're going to be hearing a lot of his music this year and that's so exciting!), and about a new release coming out on Feb 14th called, "This I Know" Ft. Dahlia Wakefield (Dirt Road Angels).
You can find Stirling on Instagram, Facebook, on ALL music platforms and at johncountrymusic.com!
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Happy New Year! With a new year comes new goals, resolutions and possibilities! This year can be anything you want it to be! Maybe you're looking to switch genres, try a new style or vibe, make some new music you've always wanted to, go solo or start a new project?
HUGE thank you to Patrick Kordyback for being our guest on this episode! He is the lead singer of the band STEREOS, which after an eight year hiatus is back and they dropped their new single Sunset Gold in February of 2020. They're also known for the bops, "Summer Girl," "Throw Your Hands Up" and "Turn It Up!" After appearing on a Much Music show called disBand that had unknown bands perform for industry judges and then get told whether they had what it took or if they should disband, their careers took off and they were one of the top bands in Canada. They're still together and going strong by the way! Patrick has decided to take another journey with his music (while also staying with STEREOS of course) and work on another project in the country genre - solo. He's been working alongside some top notch talent and industry to get things rolling. He's sharing advice and experience on all things new - when it comes to a new you (musically speaking), new project or new gig in the music industry.
Fun fact - I've seen STEREOS in concert twice. Once at The Gateway (SAIT) in 2009 and at The Den (University of Calgary) in 2011.
You can follow him on Instagram at @kordybacktothefuture and STEREOS at @wearestereos and of course on Facebook.
You can follow Studio B Podcast @__Studio_B__ on Instagram and on Facebook under "Studio B Podcast."
SONG: Summer Girl by STEREOS
As we wrap up 2020, let's head into 2021 with some inspiring, motivational and beautiful advice. I asked artists "What was the best advice you've received throughout your career?" and they delivered some amazing messages.
Thank you to:
Jeff Dick (The Prairie States)
Hailey Benedict (Solo artist)
W3apons (Rock Trio)
Brian John Harwood (Kansas Stone and solo artist)
Dave Temple (owner and producer at MCC Studios)
Crystal Smith (Foxx Worthee)
LIZ (Solo artist)
Chris Buck (Chris Buck Band)
Jacquie Daniels (Entertainer/Singer-Songwriter/Performer)
Drew Shalka (FKB)
Alecia Aichelle (Solo artist)
Steve Newsome (Solo artist)
Songs you're hearing (in order of the program):
"Wild Child" by Jacquie Daniels and The Jokers
"Bye Baby Gone" by W3apons
"Every Little Town" - The Prairie States
"Three Dozen Red Roses Ago" - Foxx Worthee
"Cold Beer Communion" - Steve Newsome
"Hotter Than Summer" - Brian John Harwood
"Glow" - FKB
"Diamonds in a Whiskey Glass" - Gord Bamford
"Rise To Your Fall" - Hailey Benedict
"Sun Sets Down" - Chris Buck Band
"Summertime" - LIZ
"Girls Night Out" - Alecia Aichelle
Sing your life/Walk right up to the microphone/And name/All the things you love/All the things that you loathe/ Oh, sing your life - Morrissey
We are going to have you singing for the rest of your life with this episode! I'm joined by the very knowledgeable, creative, passionate and fun voice coach from Rockit Vocal Studios, Emma Rushton! We cover lots of topics in this episode. Whether you want to increase vocal power and range, learn how to master your voice to be able to sing songs you're having challenges with or be able to sing a different genre, we have you covered. If you want to learn how to use your instrument (your voice) in the healthiest and most comfortable and confident way possible, we have you covered there too!Whether you are preparing for your next tour, heading into the studio to record or maybe you just want a refresher course on vocal health, we too, have you covered! Fun fact, Emma also has her own podcast where she goes more in depth with everything we discuss in this episode and you can get all the details on her vocal studio and podcast at @rockitvocalstudios on Instagram, rockitvocalstudios.com and Rockit Vocal Studios on Facebook! Thank you for joining me, Emma!!
Music empowers, strengthens and inspires us and people around us. So why don't we in the music industry empower, strengthen and inspire each other? In this episode of Studio B, award nominated Calgary singer/songwriter Aaron Pollock and I talk about the importance and positive outcomes of collaborations and co-writing. We talk about how you can find your tribe and future collaborations and the importance of songwriting with others and how that grows the music community. We talk about how collaborations and co-writing can provide diversity, success, knowledge and even promote more creativity in the music industry - in whatever genre you're in.
You can find Aaron Pollock on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and online!
This episode we are hanging out with Chris McComb! The super cool guitar and vocals of River Town Saints out of Ontario, Canada! We cover a lot this episode!
- The big question- but also a basic question, but a needed one: What is the number one first thing you need to start a band?
- Finding your sound.
- Finding a place to practice.
- Finding a cool name.
- Making a band agreement and the band responsibilities and the business side of things.
- Realizing that like 75% of Canadian artists have full time jobs on top of music or a side gig.
- Accountability.
- Picking your look and your style and design!
- When writing songs together, how do you recommend everybody go about that in the band?
- Looking for gigs! GO look for gigs!
- Studio time as a band.
- Touring as a band.
- What if someone can’t make it to a show or a practice? How should a band handle that? What should a band do?
- If someone has to be removed from the band (for whatever reason) how should the band going about that in a responsible and respectable way?
- What are some mistakes that people make while starting a band or while being in a band?
- You can find Chris McComb on Instagram and Facebook and the River Town Saints on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter and they also have a website! Thanks Chris!
The moral of the story is, be a good hang, be a good person and always look for ways to help out the music scene in your city, town, province or even country if you can! There is a lot more to it of course, but those are the main points on how to create a strong music community in your own "backyard." We talk with drummer and podcast host of Calgary Basement Sessions, about building and maintaining a resilient, dynamic and incredible music community wherever you are! Join us for this fun episode and you can find out more about Ben and about Calgary Basement Sessions at @benmontymusic and at @yycbasement sessions on Instagram and Calgary Basement Sessions on Facebook and online!
You can find Studio B at @__studio_b__ on Instagram and Studio B Podcast on Facebook and myself at @sarahonairhighriver
Of course, everyone knows exercise is good for a person’s health; however did you know that consistent exercise and physical activity might actually help make you a better musician, performer and artist too? You always have to be at your best while you're on stage - mentally and physically. Physical fitness and good nutrition are a great way to accomplish that so you can ALWAYS put on ONE HELL OF A SHOW! Big or small! There's a lot to cover with our guest - we discuss ALL the benefits of how physical fitness and nutrition will make you the best artist and performer you can be, on (and off) the stage! We talk about how exercise improves you as an artist and performer, (Better Breathing/Improved Posture/Strengthened Muscles/Increased Coordination/Sharper Thinking/Inspired Music-Making/Improves Performance Anxiety), scheduling work outs and working around busy schedules and tours and keeping fit on the road. Nutritional planning and hydration, and optimizing your health for your performance and life by eating better. We also talk about body image and much more. Disclaimer: I'm NOT a personal trainer, doctor or nutritionist, neither is my guest, Alberta rocker Clayton Bellamy - but we are two music industry professionals who are passionate about fitness and health, and we've seen the benefits and want to pass on our wisdom to you, to better you - the artist! Disclaimer: before you do anything that will effect your health, please consult a professional - talk to a trainer, doctor, health expert, please. You're probably wondering why I didn't get a personal trainer/fitness expert for this. I wanted someone who has experienced the positive benefits of all of this from an active performer, who understands the artist aspect of this, who's been doing this for several years, who's busy, who's always on the road, who's in various projects, (which are The Road Hammers, Clayton Bellamy and the Congregation and Black Mountain Whiskey Rebellion, who's won many awards including a Juno, numerous Canadian Country Music Awards, SOCAN Songwriter of the Year, A Radio Music Award and Western Canadian Music Award, who has been featured in People Magazine, The NY Times,and Rolling Stone an who's released five solo records and has songs recorded by Big SugarMatt Anderson, Dan DavidsonJason BlaineW3aponsFKBWillie Mack and more HE'S STILL ON FIRE!) who understands the struggle is real - to juggle everything as a human AND artist, then trying to add being active and healthy on top of that - but he also understands how important this is for you. Also, HAVE YOU SEEN HIM ON STAGE? He's performance goals! Vocally and with his physicality! You hear his song "Resistorz" in the podcast and you can find him on all social media under Clayton Bellamy and @claytonbellamy.
Good news, radio listening still accounts for much, much more than all the streaming services combined when it comes to sharing your music with the world, but also for that reason, it’s still one of the most competitive ways to get your music heard. Radio airplay doesn’t just happen, it’s usually what happens after months or years of hard hard work - gaining an audience on other platforms, building up relationships in the industry, and growing your network. However, there are ways you can take to boost your odds of getting on the air. I brought in former radio hostess with the Artist Rep, Project Manager, Creative Consultant with Straight Arrow and At Heart Branding Co. and all around peoples champ when it comes to supporting indie, emerging and green artists, Stephanie Bakker on this episode to talk about boosting your chances of getting on the radio!
We discuss how it’s important to be realistic, persistent and most of all, make music that will grab the attention of influencers and radio stations. We talk about which types of radio stations you should be talking and at what level of their careers you should be talking to certain ones. We talk about commercial and non-commercial, but there are three kinds of "markets:" small, medium, large. We talk about picking the right song for radio and what radio stations are looking for in a song you send to them.
We share what you should do first before you even think about releasing a song to radio. We talk about professionally approaching radio stations, Program Directors, Music Directors and on-air personalities. Building a realistic, easily managed radio campaign and EPK's. We discuss the role of Radio Trackers and we also take you on the road with getting prepared for radio tours and even a few surprises in there!
It's been a minute since we've hung out, but hello again! Thanks for coming back! This week, I am bringing you Calgary's singer,songwriter and budding (and excelling) producer and graphic designer Julianna Laine! Up until recently, she was probably known as a finalist in 2018’s Project Wild, a radio competition that tends to focus on Nashville-ready country artists. She just released her new single, "Eighteen" under her new genre of bedroom pop and it's a bop! She is the founder of and graphic designer and creative for Not Your Designer. She's also a traveler and surfer... so what I'm saying, is she is just the coolest! You're going to love this episode! We talk about her travels and how that helped her discover her new sound and how you can travel casually and get shows successfully on the road. We discuss graphic design and about Not Your Designer and how to approach graphic designers with you vision and how you can work with them to have you design dreams come true! We of course talk about the (growing in popularity and her new genre) bedroom pop and about what it is, and about at home production and exploring and becoming more confident with your sound and in studio with the knowledge of at home production. We talk about successfully switching genres as she originally started in country and the steps to take! We touch on how to incorporate that into your social media/website as well and how you should keep you look consistent and what she suggests you should do first when you are introducing yourself to the world with a new genre under your belt! have fun!! You're also hearing you song "Eighteen" in the podcast too and you can find all her music on every streaming platform and herself on Instagram @juliannalaine on Facebook at Julianna Laine and her graphic design work online at Not Your Designer! Thanks for joining me Julianna!
Blue Jay Sessions are these sweet southern style songwriter pop-up circles in Calgary, Alberta. Combining amazing music, very delicious food and great company, Eat Norths' Dan Clapson and Calgary Country's Emily Holloway have brought musicians in the country, roots and folk genres together for live music for the Canadian Country Music Awards, Christmas, Valentines Day and they were supposed to happy during the Juno Awards weekend in Saskatoon, Sask. but, they were cancelled due to the current global situation. They have also postponed their April sessions at the Oak Tree Tavern in the interest of public health and safety. HOWEVER,
Eat Norths Dan Clapson and Calgary Country's Emily Holloway came up with this cool way to keep music alive and support artists monetarily with Facebook LIVE STREAMS with Blue Jay Sessions Live Streams every Wednesday at 2pm MST. Dan tells us more about it, how you can support local artists and local restaurants and bars and how he may be writing a musical for us! ALSO check out the Eat North podcast "More Than Maple" and their live streams, "Eat North Variety Pack" on Thursdays 12pm MST!
Follow Dan at @danisgood and @eatnorth and also Eat North on Facebook. You can follow Calgary Country at @calgarycountrymusic and on Calgary Country on Facebook.
Guest, award winning artist, Matt Blais says, "I believe that we will come out of this better as artists because art is about life and the expression of ourselves. If we can learn from this, then imagine the great art that can come out of it." You don't need me to tell you that we are going through a tough time right now. My heart goes out to you and I wish you all the best. We will get through this! I have to say I am so proud of the resilience that has been shown throughout this so far and how the music community has come together in many many ways. We will continue to do so, I know it! I spoke with roots rocker from Calgary, Matt Blais, who has been doing music professionally and full-time for over a decade. He speaks with us about how to take care of yourself, your peers, your industry friends at this time. We also talk about how this is a time to be creative and really get yourself prepared for when the gates do open again for live performances.
Check out his most recent album "In Shadow and Light," right now and we hear his song "Everything Connected" in this episode. Check him out on Facebook under Matt Blais and on Instagram @mattblaismusic.
Over the next few weeks we are going to start seeing summer tour and festival announcements from an array of artists at all levels and I am so excited for them! If this is your first year or first time hitting the road as an artist or band - that's amazing! Whether you are doing a DIY tour or you have a team behind you - taking your music on the road is one of the best ways to reach new audiences, travel, and hopefully have a memorable and great adventure — but any touring artists and performers will tell you that it’s not as easy as it looks - it's totally something you're going to learn from and have fun with though! You gotta do it! From maintaining peace among band members and staying healthy, to dealing with iffy hotels/accommodations and endless hours in a car, time on the road can present unique challenges and maybe some interesting stories to tell around the holiday or for a podcast! Thanks to everyone who became a part of this episode! Here are stories and tips from experienced touring musicians, performers and industry professionals on how to thrive and survive on the road at any time of year!
We feature Clayton Bellamy (Clayton Bellamy and the Congregation), Dan Davidson (Roots artist), Chard Morrison (songwriter/Shattered Glass), Drew Shulka (FKB), India Coran (RPM), Lisette Xavier (Pop artists), Jay Der (Drummer of The Prairie States), Demetrius Nath (Antiskeptic Entertainment/Maybe May), Ty Baynton (Country artist) and Ryan Davidson (Grammy Nominated Guitarist).
Obvi, every band and artist is different – from genres, styles, and everything in between – but they’ve all got one thing in common - they want to get recognized. Merchandise is a great, if not one of the better choices these days. It gives you the ability to take your visibility to the next level and raise some money at the same time. Your merch can be and will be a walking billboard for you or your band. The good news is, there are so many flexible options out there for you to choose from. We are going to talk through your roll as an artist when it comes to providing your fans with merchandise, the entrepreneurship and business brain you need to have behind it (as an artist) when it comes to your brand and your merchandise, how to find what’s right for you and your brand, we also have lots of merch ideas to share, we discuss budgeting it and ways to save money for ordering what you need and designing your merch, the best practices for selling it, and what kinds of items and designs your fans would love, how it creates an unification of your fans and how it creates and interaction with people to become bigger fans, both online and in-venue. Our guest industry expert this episode is musician Adam Chiasson who is also the owner and founder of Tree Picks, this great company out of Calgary that makes beautiful custom wooden guitar picks. You can find Tree Picks on Instagram, Facebook and online! Let's talk merch and business on this episode of Studio B - Gotta Make It For You, Gotta Make It For Me.
Make no mistake about it – photo shoots are work, and they can easily take, hours,
all day or night or maybe even a few tries! And they can be a little intimidating! With Michelle Spice of Michelle Spice Photography, I can tell you, you’re in the hands of an experienced photographer who
has such a passion and love for her work and her clients and artists. That’s why she’s our industry expert in this episode of Studio B. Michelle is incredible at capturing that moment
in time that can only happen once - and she’s going to make it that moment legendary - and so are you, because she’s going to get you prepared for your best pictures and photoshoot! Although you are going to want to shoot your shot
with Michelle Spice - we do talk about finding your right photographer! Having the perfect photoshoot! How to stand out! How should you prepare for the photoshoot How often should you refresh your pictures? How not to go down in meme-ory! We discuss budgeting and contracts and packages. And of course giving credit to the photographer! We also have info if you are an emerging or independent photographer wanting to shoot musicians/artists/bands and concerts! You can find Michelle Spice on Instagram @michellespicesphotography and michellespicephotography.com and on Facebook under Michelle Spice Photography on Facebook.
You can find Studio B. on Instagram at @__Studio_B__ and Studio B. Podcast on Facebook.
Are you moving for music purposes this year?? Or plan on doing it?! We have an award winning and nominated talented singer songwriter who has done the whole process a few years ago & has found success in Nashville (Ajaye) and a stellar performer and entertainment company owner and award winning and nominated artist who is currently on the road to moving there and setting the ground work (Ben). They are sharing their individual experiences and knowledge and advice on how to call your new city home, how to make connections before and after you get there, how to find your people, VISAs/paperwork, finding a day job (if needed and how not to mess up VISA guildlines doing so), how to budget, how to find a house, how to find places to play and where to...AND SO MUCH MORE!!!! Phew! Love it!! We are also hearing Ben Klick's "Blind Side" and Ajaye's "Midnight & Bourbon." You can find them at @ben_klick on Insta and Ben Klick online and Facebook. You can find Ajaye at @ajayejardine on Insta and at Ajaye Jardine online and on Facebook! THANKS FOR COMING IN GUYS! You can find us on Insta at @__Studio_b__ and Studio B Podcast on Facebook. Please like, share and follow the show and episodes!
IT'S SEASON 2!!! TIZ THE NEW SZN! Welcome! I'm releasing this right before the hottest night in Alberta country, (Alberta Country Music Awards) so you can show up looking HOT AF (you always look amazing, but let's make you pop w/ personality & style!) We have this super exciting episode w/ Style by Lorelle and L House Inc.'s and the fiercest fashion consultant I know (and ever IMO!!!), Lorelle Holmes & the immensely talented, incredibly stylish, award winning singer/songwriter Mariya Stokes with the catchiest song ever, talking about creating, finding and defining your style as an independent or emerging artist! Look your best, always!!! We are also playing some snipped of Mariya's songs, "Hands on My Body" & "Christmas, Arizona!" You can get those songs everywhere now! You can find Lorelle on Instagram at @stylebylorelle or @lhouseofficial or www.lorelleholmes.com and Mariya Stokes can be found on Instagram at @mariyastokes and on Facebook at Mariya Stokes and her website mariyastokes.com.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Tia Bell is also a start up podcast about the behind the scenes of running your own business and being an entrepreneur w/ Unscripted Conversations and her company is Unscripted Co. She is also a counselor and awesome human! So we teamed up for this extra episode where we are PLAYING MUSIC FROM EMERGING AND INDEPENDENT ARTISTS! I also tell you the most embarrassing Christmas party thing I did this year (very NSFW) and Tia tells you about the weirdest gift she ever received (it's SFW).
We have Christmas songs from, Mariya Stokes, Alecia Aichelle, Justin LeBrash, Karac Hendriks,The Heels, The Orchard, The Dungarees and Christina Rogers. So some fun chit chat and Christmas cheer is what we about this episode!
Ryan Langlois was perfect for this episode! He's a country/roots/rock singer/songwriter and is the founder and doer of #youdonotwalkalone campaign over the last two years in partnership with the Canadian Mental Health Association! This episode is very open, honest and everything he says is beautifully worded. I loved re-listening to this episode!
We discuss mental health as an independent or emerging artist and how important your mental wellbeing is and how to deal with some of the tougher "no's," the tougher shows, the tougher days as an artist. We talk about the constant battle of "Am I good enough?," validation, how to handle criticism and constructive criticism, comparing progress of other musicians/artists/bands and others in the industry. We touch on body and image issues. Financial stress. Pain creates art. we discuss how to deal with lots of travel and tours and weird schedules. We touch on burn out. Drugs and alcohol use and actually how alcohol is being used less. How to balance out the really big highs and the really big lows. Of course we talk about resources and course of action - there is hope! We're all excited to feature his song, "This Is My HomeYou can find Ryan and his music on all social media platforms and all of his music also on Spotify, Apple, Google and anywhere you get your music!
Welcome to Studio B. Episode 7 - Studio Luv with guest, audio engineer and producer, Josh Gwilliam!
Known for taking the best of traditional techniques and integrating them seamlessly with modern technology, Josh began his career as a producer and engineer in 2001. He has held his place behind the glass for years working with a wide array of artists in all genres. His goal is always to capture music in its purest form.
Josh's distinctive approach to music has led him to work with artists such as The Roadhammers, George Canyon, Cowpuncher, Michael Bernard Fitzgerald, Miesha & The Spanks, Ghosts of Modern Man, Sidney York, Lauren Mann and many many more artists of all levels - from emerging and independent to signed and charting.
Josh has worked as a respected freelance producer in various studios across Canada and the USA as has now made his home at OCL Studios in Alberta.
In this feature, we talk about studio sessions. From the basic studio terms to how to book studio sessions; how to find the right studio and team, and how you can use your time in the studio effectively and professionally!
What I love most about this episode is that you can hear the passion and love Josh has for creating the best sound for his artists at any caliber!
Welcome to Studio B. Episode 6 - Yeah, I'm Free-lancing" w/ guest freelance drummer Weston Blatz.
The way Weston describes himself on his social media is: "25 years old, chasin’ the dream and lovin’ every second of it. 2x ACMA Musician of the Year!" He's very respected, talented and well versed in being a freelance musician. He's been doing it professionally for over 5 years and he's a full time freelance musician too!
In this episode we talk about becoming a freelance musician and how freelance musicians work with artists and how artists can hire freelance musicians and the best way to do it. We cover everything from networking, relationship building, unions, personality and about being a good hang, drive, pay, booking, education and answer a lot of questions (hopefully all) you may have had or you as an artist may have had about freelance/session and for hire musicians.
We are back to with freelance bass player, drummer and rhythm guitarist AND talent booker/booking agent Cody Mack! This is easily one of my fave episodes so far! It's a big one, there's a lot to cover and we may ruffle some feathers, but it's a real honest conversation! This episode is all about YOU booking YOUR own show as an independent or emerging artists! We confront the topic of why you may not be getting booked for shows are securing show spots and starting out, most artists/musicians don't have a booker/agent or anyone to really assist them when booking shows, where do you start? We tell you that! We discuss EPKs, how to approach venues to book a show and who's job it is to promote the show. We talk about what you should and have prepared before booking a show and how to prepare a show so it's successful!! I even became enlightened when we discussed a way of booking shows that some venues have done - I saw it as a huge negative, but Cody explains how it's a very great learning experience for green artists!
This is part 1 of a 2 part feature about booking shows as an independent or emerging artist with our professional Cody Mack!
He's a freelance drummer, bassist and rhythm guitarist, as well as a Booking Agent and Talent Buyer and sound guy for some events out of Edmonton.
We brought him in to talk about booking show this week.
Our best advice - be helpful, hungry and hands on!
Originally we were going to have just one episode about venue booking, but Cody and I get talking and you know... we had an amazing conversation about Booking and Talent Agents and what they are looking for when they are looking to hire new talent, what your roll is as an artist when it comes to show bookings and what the venue's job is too. We also talk about open mic nights and how you can use them to promote yourself in the best way! We also talk about what Cody's process is when he's booking artists for venues. Part 2 will focus on how you can book your own shows with success! Follow us at @__studio__b__ and follow Cody at @iamcodymack!
Thanks to Hailey Benedict for the song! Go get, "Rise To Your Fall," now!
We're talking finances and bugdeting with Andrea Nixon. She is a stunning singer-songwriter, teacher, mother and a part of the Board of Directors with the Association of Alberta Country Music. She specifically joined the ACMA Board of Directors to guide and mentor emerging independent artists on finances. It's a scary topic and we don't make it look like unicorns and butterflies, but we are here to help you understand how to finance your career successfully and with less stress!
A ll about the money - like the amounts and numbers involved and the costs of your career!
We chat about your monetary value and emotional value.
What should you be budgeting for?
Resources to get funds and financial assistance, for your musical career and how to apply for them, get them, earn them successfully.
We talk about how you get paid from shows, streaming apps and with radio play.
We talk about taxes too - claims, expenses and how to do them as a musician!
"It Started With A Song," Pt. 1 is writing your best song! This is all about - now the song is written, you're confident that this is your "hit" and what's next - because your job ain't done yet!
Editing and why to edit. How to self edit or if you need a new pair of eyes & ears, how to get them!
How to prep your song (and yourself) for the studio, so you get the best produced product for radio or streaming!
What to expect a studio team to do with your song (briefly because we have a whole other podcast coming about studio sessions - don't be afraid to let someone else touch your song and mold it and shape it to something magical!)
The best time to release certain types of songs (seasonal songs) and why not to release a song in December!
How to release a song so you see success (on streaming and radio platforms) and which direction you should go to make sure you know your song and you are going to see success!
And Chard shares so very valuable words of wisdom at the end you're not going to want to miss!
Find us on Instgram @__studio_b___ and @chardmorrison and on Facebook under "Studio B Podcast."
Studio B - Episode 1 Pt. 1: "It Started With A Song" w/ Chard Morrison
Part 1 - Writing the song! (This will be a two podcast topic! There's a lot to talk about!) Chard is one of a kind but an expert jack of all trades in the music industry! Songwriter, Mentor, Lyricist, Entertainer, Background Vocalist, Emcee, Host...well...let's just say it's easier to call him a professional jack of all trades. Chard owns Shattered Glass and is the "ring leader" of Calgary Songsmiths.
In this episode we discuss how to write your best song! We talk about styles, structures, the best length for a song, how to avoid cliches, writers block, co-writing and more! This is Part 1 of this topic - the next one will be out shortly! We'll be discussing the best way to get your song out to the world!
Check out Chard Morrison at @chardmorrison on instagram - best way to get a hold of him he says!
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