Its A Music Thing
By Dwayne Larson
Its A Music ThingApr 20, 2021
Episode 106 - Oobliette Sparks (Tsunami Bomb)
Finishing off our series with the wonderful folks from Tsunami Bomb with Obliette Sparks. It was great getting to know how the band started and why they broke up and how they all got back together again.
Hopefully y'all enjoyed it and I cannot wait to share more episodes with everyone over the coming months/weeks. I have some really great folks lined up.
Check out the links below
As always a HUGE thank you to the Sorels for providing us with the opening riffs.
Episode 105 - Kate Jacobi (Tsunami Bomb)
In this episode we speak with Kate Jacobi. As always we learn about her musical journey and how she got to be fronting Tsunami Bomb. She replaced the original singer Agent M and we get into how that happened and how she felt about taking over for such a beloved front person.
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Episode 104 - Andy Pohl (Tsunami Bomb)
Here we are again with some more of those wonderful folks from Tsunami Bomb! This time we talk to Andy Pohl from the band and discover his musical journey and what he's up to now.
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Episode 103 - Dominic Davi (Tsunami Bomb / Loud Graves)
Check out the links below for everything you need to know:
Tsunami Bomb Website
Tsunami Bomb Spotify
Loud Graves Bandcamp
Episode 102 - Christy Taronno (Paper Machetes)
I know I know it's Lif been a minute since I have published an episode life gets in the way sometimes but this episode I am super stoked about. I talk to my good friend Christy Taronno. She has been in the scene for awhile and is hands down one of the most impressive vocalists I have ever heard. It was great getting to know more about her musical journey.
Check out all her info below:
Episode 101 - Jaryn Friesen
Sorry about the week delay everyone. On this one I sit down and have a great conversation with Winnipeg's own Jaryn Friesen. We get into how he got into music and what drew him to country music. He has been busy as of late down in Nashville touring and working hard. It was a great honour to learn more about his story and his musical journey. If you want to check more of his stuff out.... and I think ya should. Check out the links below.
As always. THANK YOU for all your support.
Episode 100 - Dave L'Heureux (Murder Birds)
It has taken awhile but we have finally reached episode 100. What better way to celebrate then with our good friend Dave L'Heureux. Dave has been involved in the Winnipeg scene for a hot second. In this conversation we get into Dave growing up, going to shows and some shenanigans he has gotten into with members of Propagandhi.
Huge thank you to everyone for their continued support of It's A Music Thing.
Episode 99 - Jordan Hart
On this episode we have a conversation with Ontario's Jordan Hart. Like always we get into our guest's past and how they got into music and explore their musical journey. He has been a very busy guy and is finally getting to visit our wonderful city of Winnipeg and check out Festival Du Voyageur. He is playing Feb 24th 8:44pm - 9:15pm at the TENTE RIVIÈRE-ROUGE.
Check out the links below to check out more of his music and as always thank you for your support.
Festival Du Voyageur
Episode 98 - Ezoman
Today we get into some hip hop with Winnipeg's own EZOMAN. It was amazing getting to know him an his journey not only musically but how he came to live in Canada from the Republic of Congo. Ezoman will be performing at Festival du Voyageur check out the links below to see all the info.
Episode 96 - Brandy Vezina
IM BACK!!!!!! and I have one helluva amazing guest. I sit down and talk to Winnipeg's own Brandy Vezina. In this episode we get into her sobriety, country music and so so much more. I am so excited to be back in the podcasting world and have so many interviews lined up AND recorded.
If you are wondering where the heck Brandy is playing next here ya go:
February 19 Festival du Voyageur at 2:15 pm
Feb 25 The Loft at 7:30 pm
March 23 The Park Theatre at 8 pm
Here is a link to buy some of those tickets:
https://www.brandivezina.com/shows?fbclid=IwAR3cMmf0YvRvCcs4oTwV913LteKy3FkTTmV7Rd-I_6PKyRGhRR9vT5EYh14
AS always thank you to YOU the listener. Its time to build this back up again so tell a friend or enemy or even your mom!!!!!
Episode 95 - Jim Agapito
Well its been another little stretch of no podcasts but we end that today. We have the singer and namesake of AGAPITO the one, the only Jim Agapito. We delve into his growing up and how he got into music. Jim also had a battle with addiction and has over come that and we get into that as well. It was amazing learning about Jim's journey and its not done yet. As well as being a front person of a band he is also an acclaimed filmmaker AND has his very own podcast Recovering Filipino on CBC Radio.
As always a huge huge thank you to The Sorels for providing us with our music. Check out their page and buy their music!!!!
If you are struggling with addictions here is a link that provides adults with the help they need here in Manitoba.
Episode 94 - Ron Friesen (Agapito)
Hey all. Welcome back from your holidays!!!!
On this episode we have the incredible Ron Friesen from Agapito. I took the week off last week and I am SO excited for everyone to hear my conversation with Ron.
HUGE HUGE HUGE thank you to The Sorels for providing my intro music.
Next up we were pushing The Brew Banger on Jan 6,7,8 a benefit for The Park Theatre. As of right now we aren't sure if this show is happening or not because of well you know what. Check out the link and stay on top of whats happening.
Next up Winterruption here in Winnipeg has been post phoned. I am not sure when this will be happening but HOPEFULLY it will be going down in February. Check out the link to see who will hopefully be performing.
Episode 93 - Mike Peters (Agapito / Cancer Bats)
We get into his life growing up and how he got into music and where it has taken him. He is a busy fella so THANK you to Mike for making the time to talk to me. Also a HUGE HUGE HUGE thank you to The Sorels for providing the opening music.
We also have a couple sponsors we would like to shout out.
First up is an amazing festival that will be happening in Winnipeg in January 25-30 2022 in venues all over the city. Head over to Winterruption to see a FULL schedule and artist listing. Buy some tickets help support local artists.
We also have a fundraiser for the Park Theatre. Check out BREW BASH's FULL LIST of artists playing over January 6,7,8 you can check tickets for all three shows or just one if that is what tickles your pits. Make sure you check this out to help support our local venues. Really what else you have going on in the dead of January?
Episode 92 - Ryan Nash (Agapito, Union Stockyards, Agassiz)
In this episode (and for the next few) I get into it with all the members of Agapito. They have a new album recorded and are dolling out singles for tasty treats for our ear balls this holiday season. Ryan has been around the scene a good long time and has gave SO much to us. It was really great learning about his musical journey and learning about all the bands he has played in and continues to play in. If you want to check out some of Ryans other musical offerings check out Union Stockyards OR check out Agassiz
As always SO MUCH love to The Sorels for providing me with the opening music. You can get all their stuff here.
Here is all the info for the three night BREW BANGER A three night pass will cost ya $57.30 plus applicable fees and taxes. That is DIRT CHEAP for three nights of incredible bands.
Episode 91 - Matt (Desperate Acts)
On this episode we get into it with Matt from Desperate Acts. We talk about his time with Winnipeg's own Comeback Kid as well as just like every episode talk about his musical journey and how he ended up where he is now. I really love when new music just appears (kind of out of nowhere) and falls into my ear balls.
You can check out Desperate acts here: https://www.facebook.com/desperateactsmn/ (sorry the link button isn't working so just copy and paste)
or here: https://desperateacts.bandcamp.com
As always a huge thank you to the wonderful folks in The Sorels for our intro music.
Episode 90 - Robert Wantland(The Last Gang/Love Signals)
Well I have finally gotten around to posting a new episode. Lazy.... Maybe but really life just got busy and the podcast had to take a bit of a back seat. Its back up and running now though BAAAABEEEEEY. Kicking it all off with Robert the drummer from The Last Gang. We talk about growing up in California, going to shows and of course start at the start and track his music journey to the present.
The Last Gang has a brand new album out called "Noise Noise Noise" you can buy it here.
Last Gang Website
Also as always a HUGE thanks to The Sorels for providing the intro music.
Episode 89 - Mike (Circus Rhapsody)
On this episode I have the chance to talk to the bass player and singer from Berlin's own Circus Rhapsody. We get into growing up in Germany and going to shows as well as travel back through his musical history and how Circus Rhapsody came to be. They have a brand new album out now entitled "Just Kidding" on Mannequin Vanity Records.
Thank you to The Sorels for providing us with our intro. They have a new 7 inch out and you should probably own it.
Also big thank you to THE WPG for welcoming IAMT into their podcast community. THE WPG should be your go to website for all events (that will hopefully be going on again soon) in Winnipeg.
Our sponsors Dusty Wax Records have been busy at work securing a new release AND they still have some of their Guttermouth re-releases available. Make sure you are following them on all their socials so you do NOT miss out on anything.
Episode 88 - Mat Perlman ( FAT MAT )
Hey y'all. Sorry about the lack of an episode last week but you know sometimes life gets in the way and shit happens. This weeks will make up for it I promise. On this episode I get a chance to talk to my bud Mat Perlman who has done just about everything you can imagine when it comes to working in live music. Worked the door, promoted shows, been in bands, etc etc etc. You get what I am saying!!!! Hope everyone enjoys this as much as I did.
Also HUGE shout out to our sponsor DUSTY WAX RECORDS. They just re-released some Guttermouth albums and the guys have been working very hard on some new stuff for everyone. Make sure you are following all their socials so you do NOT miss out on what is coming next.
Thank you to THE WPG MAGAZINE for bringing is into their podcast family. THE WPG has a lot of daily content going up and once events are back in full swing this is the place where you will want to go to check out what is going on around Winnipeg.
Lastly thank you to the wonderful ladies in THE SORELS They have a brand new ep out. Head over to their band camp to check it out and pick it up. We promise you will not be sad you did. It's amazing.
Episode 87 - Martin LaFrenier (Clipwing, High Five Drive, North Graffiti, Looksmart)
This episode was a long long loooooong time in coming. I had the chance to sit down and talk to Clipwing's lead singer Marty. I have known Marty for a few years now and it was great to sit down and talk to him. As well as playing in about 700+ bands he is also an incredible videographer. It's been amazing watching Looksmart video continue to grow and get better and better.
Clipwing Bandcamp
Clipwing Facebook
Looksmart Facebook
THANK YOU to our amazing sponsor Dusty Wax Records. Make sure you are following their social media platforms so you know when things are going on sale and you can keep up with the newest rereleases.
Also a HUGE thank you to The Sorels for the opening music. They have a new EP out click the link to pick it up!
Last but never least. Make sure you are checking out THE WPG MAGAZINE to see what is going on around Winnipeg. We are beyond blessed to be part of their podcast network. They have a lot of new content going up daily.
Episode 86 - Joey Senft (Photographer)
This one is special to me friends. Joey is my buddy and fellow show photographer. She is dare I say a Winnipeg LEGEND!!!! You have seen her at so many show I can guarantee that. She will make it to 2, 3 or even sometimes 4 shows in a night. Maybe its at Bell MTS or a basement. Joey is the hardest working show photog in our city hands down. In this conversation we get into how Joey got into taking photos and what keeps her drive alive to keep doing this very often thankless job (my words not hers)
Big thank you to our sponsors DUSTY WAX RECORDS. Click on the link to check them out. They just re-released two Guttermouth records and have very low stock of their remaining variants. Make sure you are subscribing to their social media accounts to see what they have coming up next.
Also a huge thank you to our pals in THE SORELS for providing us with our intro music. They have a new EP / 7" out. Make sure you snap that up or if you aren't into vinyl just click on the link and buy it digitally!
Lastly make sure you are checking out THE WPG MAGAZINE they have A LOT of really great content going up daily and we are lucky enough to be part of their incredible podcast network. Click around check it out, tell your friends.
Episode 85 - Luc Bourgeois ( Sandveiss )
On this episode I had the chance to talk to Luc Bourgeois the vocalist/guitar player from from the band Sandveiss out of Quebec City. They have released 2 full length albums and 2 EP's. We learn about Luc's music path from the Magdalen Islands playing in traditional celtic style bands to fronting and starting a stoner rock powerhouse. This was such a fun episode to do because I loved learning all about Luc.
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Click HERE to pick up tickets to experience the Sandveiss experience.
Sandveiss Facebook
Sandveiss Bandcamp
Our sponsors DUSTY WAX RECORDS have a few Guttermouth records left. Make sure you are following along with their social media pages so you don't miss out on their next releases. Check out the links below:
DUSTY WAX RECORDS FACEBOOK
DUSTY WAX RECORDS INSTAGRAM
Also make sure you check out our pals in THE SORELS and pick up their new EP
Check out the amazing content over at THE WPG MAGAZINE
Episode 84 - Ruben Ramalheiro
On this episode I talk to my pal Ruben Ramalheiro from True North Sports & Entertainment. Ruben has worked in many facets of the music industry. He has been a runner, promotion rep, label representative and now onto his current job as a talent buyer for True North here in Winnipeg Mb. It's always amazing to see people who have worked their way up from just going to local shows that are now working with some of the worlds biggest stars. We get into a little bit of everything on this episode. From Ruben's early years going to community hall shows, how he got into the business side of music.
Big thank you to our newest sponsor Dusty Wax Records. Click the link to take you to their website to check out the pre order up now for the Guttermouth re-releases. Make sure you are following all the Dusty Wax Records socials to see what they have coming up next.
The opening music by our pals in The Sorels. They have a new EP out click on the link to check it out and GO BUY IT!!!!
Also check out THE WPG MAGAZINE they have a bunch of really great content updated daily. Once events are happening again they will be your GO TO website to see what's happening around Winnipeg.
Episode 83 - Marco (Dusty Wax Records)
On this weeks episode I got the chance to have a conversation with half of the duo that runs Dusty Wax Records. We get into Marco's musical journey and how/why he decided to start Dusty Wax Records. We get into Marco's early years in Montreal and seeing bands like Green Day, Bad Religion and other now iconic punk rock bands in Montreal. We also get into bands he has played and and how that brought him to start up Dusty Wax.
As always a HUGE HUGE HUGE thank you to The Sorels for providing us with our opening music. They have a new EP out go pick it up!
Also make sure you are checking out The WPG Magazine. They have great content and we are super happy to be part of their podcast family.
Dusty Wax Records Website - Guttermouth "Gusto" and "Covered in Ants" pre order April 16
Episode 82 - Tanner Herman
This episode is a great one. In this one we get into it with Tanner Herman and how she got into the music scene here in Winnipeg and what attracted her to working with bands behind the scenes. Tanner's journey has taken her to Germany and all around the world. Working with some really amazing bands like Comeback Kid and Parkway Drive just to name a couple. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.
As always a HUGE thank you to The Sorels for providing me with the intro music. They have a new record out and you should do your ears a favour and go pick it up right now!
Also another big thank you to the lovely folks over at The WPG Magazine for bringing me into their podcast community and letting me be apart of their network.
Episode 81 - Greg Daly
In this episode we get into it with Napalm Death/Propagandhi/TO MANY BANDS TO NAME tour manager Greg Daly. These next episodes are ALL about the folks who make the back end of the music scene go. So many people only see the bands and I want to show and give props to these people behind the scenes who make this machine go.
We get into Greg's life growing up and how he discovered music and what took him down the road of tour managing bands. We talk about some of the responsibilities of tour managers and what is expected of them.... it may shock you. We also just shoot the shit about nothing and everything we can both think of.
As always all our love to the beautiful people in THE SORELS for providing us the intro music. They have a new EP out and you should really own it! Just click the name and it will take ya right to em! Also thank you to THE WPG for bringing us into their podcasting family. Lots of really great things going down over there and you should also check those folks out!
Episode - 79 Josh Goldman (Rad GF Records)
This is a great conversation with one of the owners of Rad GF Records Josh Goldman. I kind of just stumbled on Rad GF Records and went down the rat hole and loved what I heard. They have released some well known veteran punk rock bands like The Queers, Masked Intruder and many others. As well as the veterans they keep releasing kick ass music from other really great bands as well. It was great to learn more about how the label came to be, as well as learning how Josh's own band The Raging Nathans came into existence and what keeps them going.
This is the first of a few episodes where I talk to folks who work behind the scenes in the music industry. Im really excited for y'all to hear these conversations and learn more about what it takes to make the machine go.
As always THANK YOU to The Sorels for providing the opening music for the show.
As well as THE WPG for the continued support. We couldn't be more excited to be part of their podcast community.
Episode 80 - Florian Maeir
In this episode I get into a conversation with my bud Flo. He has been all around the world (born and grew up in Germany) and is currently residing in Australia and working as an artist manager for (Unified Music Group). We get into growing up in Germany and the music scene he was exposed to there and what eventually brought him here in Winnipeg. This is a long one so buckle up and lets go friends!
As always a HUGE HUGE HUGE thanks to our pals The Sorels for providing us our intro music. As well as our pals over at THE WPG MAGAZINE for bringing us into their podcast family.
Episode 78 - LA Brats
Well this is the forth and final episode with Johnny, Yotam and Baz. This time all together and we talk about how and why the LA Brats got together and what it is they do. It was really great learning about all three guys separate journeys and how they have arrived together as the LA Brats.
Check out the LA Brats
LA BRATS Facebook
LA BRATS Website
As always a huge thank you to our pals The Sorels for supplying us with the intro music. They have a new 7" out now GO BUY IT!
Also thank you to THE WPG Magazine for bringing me into their community.
Episode 77 - Baz The Frenchman
In this episode I talk to Baz. If you haven't heard of BAZ thats cool. Thats why we are all here right? Baz is a french composer, arranger and drummer. Not sure why he is french has to do with anything but it might explain the accent right? Well Baz's accomplishments include arranging a FULL ORCHESTRA for the NOFX live at the red rocks record. Thats no small feat. We get into that and so much more in this episode. Baz is also the third and final single episode before we get into a FULL LA BRATS podcast.
To check out where to support BAZ check the links below:
Baz Website
LA BRATS
As always huge thank you to THE SORELS for providing the opening riffage for the show.
Also get over to THE WPG MAGAZINE and show them some love.
Episode 76 - John E Carey (Old Man Markley, Tommy and June, Youth Brigade)
This conversation has been awhile in the making. I have been friends with Johnny for years and we always try to make a point to head down to LA to catch up with him and Annie whenever we can. I mean I have know a little bit of Johnnys musical adventure BUT this was great to really get into his past and hear some stories I didn't know.
Big thank you to The Sorels for giving me the intro to the show. They have a new record out on Reta Records which you should probably go buy!
Also to check out everything Johnny has coming up or has done check out the links below:
Old Man Markley
Tommy and June
Detemple Guitars
LA BRATS