Kitchener Famous with Jesse and Jay
By Kitchener Famous
Kitchener Famous with Jesse and JayFeb 03, 2023
S4 E6 - Jack Pender
Today we have one of our best friends ever: Jack Pender. Jesse met Jack over 20 years ago in a little downtown bar in Kitchener called Harrys. They jammed and jammed and jammed and eventually arrived at the conclusion that they were obsessed with Pink Floyd... Flash forward 10 years and the birth of the Crazy Diamonds happened. These days, Jack still is going with The Diamonds but can also be found with his work in The Divines, LoFi Mind and most recently 'Bus'. Catch Bus every Wednesday night at Dive Bar uptown Waterloo 10 pm.
Wanna support our show? Check out our merch on our social media accounts. We have ball shirts, t shirts, hats, masks, pint glasses and shot glasses. Shoot us an email with your order @ kitchenerfamous@gmail.com
Thank you to this years sponsors:
Room 47
The White Rabbit
Hop House
Encore Records
The Duke of Wellington
The Lancaster Smokehouse
Studio 27
The Belmont Village Bestival
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Enjoy the episode and remember to 'keep it Kitch'ner'
See ya next time!
S4 E5 - Gregg Dechert
S4 E4 - Tammy Lawrence
We have an awesome episode ready for you this week with our good friend, Tammy Lawrence. Some of you may know Tammy from her days as the owner of the prestiene Rhapsody Barrel Bar.
Some may know her as her most recent endeavor as an amazing real estate agent, but today we talk a little bit about all of those and her passion as the Musical Director of the Belmont Village Bestival.
A special thanks to this years sponsors
The White Rabbit, Room 47, Hop House Waterloo, Studio 27 and RFB Development, The Lancaster Smokehouse, The Duke of Wellington, The Belmont Village Bestival and Encore Records.
If you'd like to support the show, check out our merch on our social media handles and place an order at kitchenerfamous@gmail.com
Thanks for tuning in and keep it Kitch'ner!
S4 E3 - Ed "Pee Wee Charles" Ringwald
Whose ready for a new episode of Kitchener Famous?!
Today we have Gordon Lightfoot alumni on the show! He even has a story about his time on Saturday night live.
Most recently, he is planning his CD release with 'Western Swing Authority'.
He's a 5 time Canadian Country Music Hall of famer for his work on the pedal steel.
Pee Wee is one of the most humble people we've ever talked to and so willing to share his experiences so take a deep dive now into his tenure as Canada's greatest pedal steel player!
Before you go, please give our sponsors this year a like and follow on your socials!
- Room 47
- Studio 27 (RFB Development)
- Belmont Bestival
- The Duke of Wellington
- White Rabbit
- Hop House
- The Lancaster Smoke House
- Encore Records
Thanks for tuning in!!
S4 E2- Jessie T
We are super psyched that you guys are here to listen to our chat with Jessie T.
If you've heard her or seen her, you know that she embodies what it means to be a great working musician.
Today we discuss where she started, differentiating her role as human being and musician, some funny stories and of course, a live performance!
It's all right here on The Kitchener Famous Podcast.
Big huge thanks to this year's sponsors:
Encore Records
RFB Development (Studio 27)
The Belmont Bestival
The Duke of Wellington
The Lancaster Smokehouse
Room 47
The Hop House
The White Rabbit
If you'd like to support the show, check out our merch on our social media platforms and shoot us an email with your order at kitchenerfamous@gmail.com
Thanks for the support guys
We will talk to you guys in a couple of weeks
S4 E1 - Ashwyn Singh
YO!!!! We're back for our fourth season and we're starting with a banger.
Today we have comedian Ashwyn Singh and he's here to talk about his beginnings as a comedian, some of his influences, and naturally share a couple of funny stories.
You'll also hear him talk about his upcoming tour, and his show at the Jazz Room in Waterloo on Jan 28th 2024 where he'll be filming and recording the show and releasing later this year.
Make sure to follow him on all of your social platforms @ashwynsingh
We would like to thank all of our sponsors this season:
- Encore Records
- Studio 27
- The Duke of Wellington
- The Lancaster Smokehouse
- The White Rabbit
- The Hop House
- Room 47
- The Belmont Bestival
Our next guest will release in two weeks (every second Friday).
Remember to like and subscribe and follow us on all socials.
If you'd like to purchase some merch, hit us up at kitchenerfamous@gmail.com
S3-E10 - Mike "Mudfoot" McDonald
Today's episode concludes season 3.
Mike has been a staple in the in the Kitchener blues scene as far back as the eighties. He is recently the recipient of the "Mel Brown Blues Award" and is a yearly feature in the Kitchener Blues Festival.
Mike now hosts a monthly blues jam at @The Lancaster Smokehouse and always features amazing guests. Stick around until the end of this episode for a live performance with Mike's band. If you'd like to support our show, please check out our merch line which features Baseball t-shirts, unisex t shirts, masks, hats, pint glasses and shot glasses. For merchandise inquiries, please DM us or shoot us an email at kitchenerfamous@gmail.com
We would also like to thank this year's sponsors:RFB Development Greystone Racquet Club The Duke of Wellington Pub The Lancaster Smokehouse
Thank you again for listening to us and helping us tell the tale of Kitchener. Remember to "Keep it Kitch'ner" till we see ya'll next!
S3 E9 - Steve "Woodsie" Wood
S3 E9- Steve Wood
What's shakin' today Kitchenerites & Kitchenettes ?
We've gotta hum dinger in store for you today.
One of our bestest buds joined us for a chat and a look into the humble beginnings of a master steelman.
Woodsie has played on dozens of local records as one of Kitchener's most treasured sidemen, and steel slinger.
He has performed with the likes of Shannon Lyon, Lynn Jackson, Lorie Yates, Duane Rutter, Jesse Parent & The Pines, and the Stoney Lonesome.
Steve also hosts the Midtown Woodshed on www.midtownradio.ca on Tuesday evenings.
His show explores all things country on his show.
Be sure to tune in every week!
A special thank you to our sponsors this season:
- Greystone Racquet Club
- The Lancaster Smokehouse
- RFB Development
- The Duke of Wellington Pub
Remember to like, share and subscribe to our bi-weekly show and tell some friends about it.
For merch inquiries get at us at kitchenerfamous@gmail.com
S3 E8 - Conor Gains
Who's ready for our episode with the great Conor Gains.
Conor has pined his crafts as a singer, songwriter and, notably, a guitarist in his own right.
He has been a staple in the blues community for well over a decade as he got his start in the tri city region at a very young age. Songs like "light shine in", "Lightning" and "Compass" have really put him on the map as a songwriter and musician.
Conor is planning on releasing a new batch of songs in the coming year and has a hand full of semi local shows in the coming months.
Be sure to follow him on social media for updates!
A special thanks to this year's sponsors
- Greystone Racquet Club
- RFB Development
- The Duke of Wellington
- The Lancaster Smokehouse
- Kitchener Blues Fest
S3 E7- MacKenzie Jordan
For years, Mac has been fronting his amazing band "Jackets" which blends his tasteful classic guitar tones, beautiful melodic vocal melody and harmony and rich and fat production values. If you haven't heard Jackets yet, we highly suggest that you go have a listen.
More recently, Mac has been working on new songs for his upcoming second album under the name "Cheap Shirt". He once again has masterfully crafted beautiful piano based melodies, instantly recognizable classic guitar tones, spacy arrangements and lush harmonies.
In this episode we dig into the catalysts of his career as a song writer, as a guitarist in his Allman Brothers tribute show "Eat a Peach" and other endeavors.
Take a journey with us as we dig into the life of one or our favorite local artists: MacKenzie Jordan.
We'd like to also thank this year's sponsors:
- The Lancaster Smokehouse
- Greystone Racquet Club
- The Duke of Wellington
- RFB Development
S3 E6- Mike Todd
S3 E5- Terry Pender
What's shakin' Kitchenerites?
Who's ready to dive into the mind of one of Kitchener's most respected Journalists?
Terry Pender is an active member of the downtown Kitchener Press, having worked at The Record for nearly 30 years.
He has covered everything from affordable housing, social injustices and even covered the execution of "Ted Bundy".
Terry also is very involved in the local arts community and has helped promote local shows for the Jazz scene, the Blues community and anything that his son, and our bandmate, Jack Pender, is involved with.
He regularly visits Detroit and New York to continue his quest for urban exploration.
If you'd like to support the show, you can check out our merch available on all of our social media platforms @Kitchenerfamous.
A big thank you to this year's sponsors:
Greystone Racquet Club
RFB Development
The Duke of Wellington
The Lancaster Smokehouse
S3 E4 - Gary Cain
Whose ready for some twangedelic blues o' funk?
In this episode we dive into Kitchener's own monster blues shredder, Gary Cain.
Gary found humble beginnings in this area and has gone on to record several records and gain exclusive endorsements with Fractal and Daddario strings.
He has toured Canada, the US and Europe and has even shared the stage (at Massey Hall) with George Thorogood.
Gary now resides in the Austin, Texas area where he performs regularly at venues and festivals.
To purchase his cd visit: garycain.bandcamp.com/album/next-stop
We would like to thank this year's sponsors:
Greystone Racquet Club
RFB Development
The Lancaster Smokehouse
The Duke of Wellington Pub
Remember to like, rate and review all of our podcasts. Please tell some friends about it.
If you'd like to support us directly, please check out our merch line which is available on all of our social media site @kitchenerfamouspodcast
Thanks and remember to always "Keep it Kitchener"
S3 E3- Glenn Pelletier
What's happenin' Kitchenerites? Are you guys as pumped as we are for today's conversation with one of Kitchener's finest.
Today we sit down with Mr. Glenn Pelletier. Some of you may recognize Glenn from his career in broadcast, and broadcast journalism. Most notably, his voice might be familiar because he was one of 570 News - Kitchener's main anchors. He has since retired and is now more focused on his other passion: music.
Glenn has been performing and playing with The Beggars Banquet now for close to a decade. This incredible band focuses on, and celebrates, the Rolling Stones Music Catalogue.
Sit down with us, get a beverage, enjoy... some other... errr.. remedies and have a laugh.
You'll get to know why Glenn got started into broadcasting, who his favourite's have been, what got him into music and touring... and ... what famous Canadian owned his current car before him?
Stick around until the end and get a live performance from Glenn and the boys as well.
Kitchener Famous would like to thank this years sponsors:
The Lancaster Smokehouse
Greystone Racquet Club
RFB Development
The Duke of Wellington Pub.
Please remember to like, subscribe, rate and review our podcast.. and most importantly, share it with a friend. Thanks for listening and as always, "Keep it Kitchener" Cheers
S3 E2- Dan Bossenberry & JD Smigelski (JJ Wilde)
S3 E1- Coral Andrews
S2 E10- Glenn Smith & Miss Angel
S2 E9 - Steve Hogg
Steve has toured the planet with acts such as Ian Thomas, Ronnie Hawkins and The Lulu's Roadhouse band. He got an early start at performing when his family moved from England to Ontario and he, like many others, heard the Beatles and caught the music bug.
Stick around until the end of our conversation to hear some of Steve's original music.
A very special thank you to this year's sponsors:
Rusty Nail Comedy Club
The Crazy Canuck
Greystone Racquet Club
The Lancaster Smokehouse
The Falls Road Pub
S2 E8- Rusty Nail Comedy w/ Tyski (Tyler Dombraski)
S2 E7- Author David McPherson
S2-E6 - Cheryl Lescom & Chuckee Zehr
We hope you guys are as pumped and ready for a new episode as we are.
This week we have the fabulous @Cheryl Lescom and Chuckee Zehr.
We take a deep dive into their humble beginnings as singers, some of the hardships that these woman have fallen on, growing up and playing music in the 70’s and 80’s, and where they’re at now.
The episode concludes with a live performance from Cheryl and Chuckee.
They have a pile of shows coming up over the summer with their latest all female powerhouse blues outfit: The SheWolves of London, so be sure to pop over to cheryllescom.com/tour-dates for any upcoming information. We would also like to thank this year's sponsors: The Falls Road Pub, The Lancaster Smokehouse, Greystone Racquet Club, The Crazy Canuck and Rusty Nail Comedy Club.
S2 - E5 - Electric Gas/Chris Dallan
It's all right here on Kitchener Famous.
Special thanks to this year's sponsors:
Greystone Racquet Club, The Lancaster Smokehouse, Falls Road Pub, Crazy Canuck and Rusty Nail Comedy Club.
Remember to like, subscribe and share these episodes!
S2 E4- Mike Elliot
S2 - E3 - David Morrell
S2 - E2 - The Divines
S2 - E1 - Matt Weidinger
E2 S1- Welcome back to another season of Kitchener Famous with Jesse & Jay. In this episode we sit down with Matt Weidinger (Matt Weidinger Trio, Lumberjunk, Matchedash Parish, Romeo Sex Fighter) and we discuss his humble beginnings as a young pianist and keyboard player, what he loves about recording at home and what he loves about the studio. We also chatted about some shows coming up, getting back to playing live in a post-covid world, and we even get a performance from him at the end. Please like, subscribe and share our show. Also please be sure to support our sponsors: Lancaster Smokehouse, Falls Road Pub on Victoria, Greystone Racquet Club, The Crazy Canuck, and Rusty Nail Comedy Club.
The show is written by Jesse Webber and Jason Carraro and produced by Jonathan Knight. Our social media handles are Facebook.com/kitchenerfamouspodcast, Instagram is @kitchenerfamouspodcast and Twitter is @kitchenerfamous. For merch inquiries email us at kitchenerfamous@gmail.com
S1 - E10 - "13 Second Hug" with Romeo Sex Fighter and The White Rabbit
S1 - E9 - Ley Vara and Just Ideas Production Company
In this episode we have Kitchener's own pop singer, Ley Vara sitting down with us as our third wheel guest. We'll chat about her humble beginnings, what drove her to becoming an incredible pop singer, and some of the various artists she's worked with along the way.
Our weekend warriors this week are Jorge Pineda and Josh Polasz of Just Ideas Production team. They chat a little bit about the music biz in today's economy, how they used to the pandemic to their advantage, streamlining projects in a quick manner, and what it's like working with various reputable artists (including Ley Vara).
Stck around until the end of the show to catch one of Ley's newest tracks!
S1 - E8 - Jonny Sauder/Scott Fitzpatrick (Rhythm Section) with Mark Logan (Encore Records)
S1 - E7 - Juneyt Yetkiner and Jon Knight
Our third wheel guest, Juneyt talks about his humble beginnings in Istanbul, Turkey and finding his place in the Kitchener-Waterloo music scene as a renowned flamenco guitarist.
Our weekend warrior, Jon Knight, the Realtor with Soul, stops by and discusses his beginnings as a guitarist and singer, and talks about the future of real estate in our area and even has some tips for our listeners looking to buy.
It's all here on Kitchener Famous with Jesse and Jay.
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Thanks for listening and keep it Kitchener!
Bonus Episode Let's Make a Deal Waterloo Region
On this special bonus episode we get to interview Jesse and Jay the hosts of Kitchener Famous and get some inside knowledge on the podcast as well as talk about the new live show Let's Make a Deal Waterloo Region featuring some music from the boys.
S1 - E6 - Tom O'Donnell and Jay Leonard
S1 - E5 - John McKinley and Chris Corrigan (pt.2)
S1 - E5 - John McKinley and Chris Corrigan (pt.1)
Episode 4 with Stacey and Shane Guse and Paul Weber Part 2
Here is part 2 of our episode featuring Stacey Lee and Shane Guse of the Western Swing Authority with Paul Weber joining us.
S1 - E4 - Stacey and Shane Guse and Paul Weber Part 1
Episode 4 Trailer
This episode got Kitchener Famous with the accomplished Shane and Stacey Goosey followed by Paul Weber.
Episode 3 Bonus
S1 - E3 - Ryan Brohman, Craig McNair and Joe Windl
Episode 3 Trailer
Episode 2 Bonus
Here's some more laughs with bonus content that didn't make episode 2 with Rai Madge and Dwayne King.
S1 - E2 - Rai Madge and Dwayne King
Episode 2 Trailer
This episode features the lovely Rai Madge and Dwayne King. Full episode coming Friday November 13 2020.
Episode 1 Bonus
Here's some content that didn't make the official episode but had to be heard with Jesse Parent and Shan Bricker as our guests.
S1 - E1 - Jesse Parent and Shan Bricker
Episode 1 Trailer
The first episode of Kitchener Famous with Jesse and Jay featuring Jesse Parent and Shan Bricker.