Kitchener Famous with Jesse and Jay

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S3-E10 - Mike "Mudfoot" McDonald

Kitchener Famous with Jesse and JayJun 09, 2023

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01:04:15

S4 E7 - Chris Latta

What's up Kitchiezzzz? If you've been to any blues, rock, soul or R&B shows in the tri city area in the last 25 years, then you have definitely seen Chris Latta. Chris got his start with the basics of Rock. A well versed education of Tony Iomi, Jimi Hendrix and Richie Blackmore, to name a few. When he was introduced to the blues, it opened up a pallet within Pandora's box and led to what has arguably been one of the most successful careers of a 'side man' that KW has ever seen, and for good reason. Chris is a chameleon and can fit in with just about anyone and is as versatile as they come. Strap in and listen to some of the stories that Chris has been a part of along the way. If you'd like to support our show, check out our merch line on our social media accounts and drop as a line with your order at kitchenerfamous@gmail.com We would also like to thank our sponsors: Room 47, The White Rabbit, Hop House Waterloo, Studio 27 (RFB Development), The Lancaster Smokehouse, The Duke Of Wellington, Encore Records and the Belmont Village Bestival!! Give them a like and follow on all social media accounts to stay up to date on current events and specials! Cheers everyone and enjoy our episode with Chris Latta!!

Apr 19, 202459:08

S4 E6 - Jack Pender

What's up Kitchezz?
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

Please like and subscribe to all of the above for updated content.

Enjoy the episode and remember to 'keep it Kitch'ner'

See ya next time!

Apr 05, 202401:02:00

S4 E5 - Gregg Dechert

Whattup m'kitchies? You guys ready for a new episode. This is seriously insane! Today we have Gregg Dechert. For anyone who doesn't know, Gregg has toured and recorded with artists such as David Gilmour of Pink Floyd, Bad Company, Uriah Heep, Sass Jordan, Pino Pallidino and so many more. Last summer, Jesse & Jay took Gregg on the road to sit in on a couple of Crazy Diamonds gigs and the stories were insane! Today they barely scratch the surface of some of those but it definitely is worth the listen! Before diving in, we definitely need to thank our sponsors Belmont Village Bestival Room 47 Studio 27 White Rabbit Hop House Waterloo The Lancaster Smokehouse Encore Records The Duke of Wellington Give them a like on their socials and check in for weekly updates and specials !! Keep it Kitch'ner guys and enjoy the episode !

Mar 22, 202401:12:17

S4 E4 - Tammy Lawrence

Hey Kitchenerites? How are we this week?

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!

Mar 08, 202458:29

S4 E3 - Ed "Pee Wee Charles" Ringwald

What's up Kitchenerites?
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!!

Feb 23, 202453:59

S4 E2- Jessie T

What's up Kitchenerites?
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

Feb 09, 202453:47

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

Jan 26, 202401:12:18

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!

Jun 09, 202301:04:15

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

May 26, 202358:56

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

Mar 31, 202301:15:59

S3 E4 - Gary Cain

What's kickin' Kitchenerites?
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"

Mar 17, 202354:23

S3 E3- Glenn Pelletier

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

Mar 03, 202301:09:04

S3 E2- Dan Bossenberry & JD Smigelski (JJ Wilde)

Ever wondered what the life of an actual rock star is like? Travelling the world, playing stadium concerts to sold out crowds? Dan & JD know that feeling all too well. Together they form the enormous guitar sound of JJ Wilde. Having now opened for Kiss, Scorpions and the Glorious Sons all over the world, the tales ensued are, of course, equally as juicy. Join us for our conversation with the guitarists from JJ Wilde in this episode of Kitchener Famous. We would like to thank all of our sponsors this year: Greystone Racquet Club, The Duke of Wellington Pub, RFB Development, The Lancaster Smokehouse, and The TD Bank Kitchener Blues Fest.

Feb 17, 202301:09:16

S3 E1- Coral Andrews

Hey Kitchenerites! Welcome back to another fun filled season of Kitchener Famous. We've got an amazing show lined up for you today with none other than journalist, and radio show host Coral Andrews. Coral recently released her book "The Back Door" which is available now at Encore Records, Words Worth Books and Looking for Heros. Tune in today to hear her tales of this iconic underground punk bar, how it shaped a scene and the crazy tales ensued. We also get a glimpse into her time she spent with a ... err... python?? Tune in now! Please like, rate, review, and share this podcast. Our show is proudly sponsored and endorsed by RFB Development, Greystone Racquet Club, The Duke of Wellington Pub and The Lancaster Smokehouse. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for all of our updates and to purchase merch.

Feb 03, 202301:12:14

S2 E10- Glenn Smith & Miss Angel

Just in time for the Kitchener Blues Fest! Come with us & take a deep dive into the rich history of the Kitchener Blues Scene. This episode features a live recorded conversation with local legends Glenn Smith and Miss Angel. It concludes with a live performance from Miss Angel & The Homewreckers. This episode was recorded live at Bobby O'Briens on July 3rd. A big thanks to the venue and staff. Also a big thanks to the Kitchener Blues Fest for helping with the show, and finally, to this year's sponsors: Lancaster Smokehouse, Falls Road Pub, Rusty Nail Comedy, Crazy Canuck, and Greystone Racquet Club. Tune in in a couple of weeks for a special bonus episode! Remember to like share and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. Rate and review as well! Thanks for the support

Aug 05, 202201:14:34

S2 E9 - Steve Hogg

Come on a journey through time and have a listen to our conversation with one of Kitchener-Waterloo's most endeared musicians, 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

Jul 15, 202201:17:11

S2 E8- Rusty Nail Comedy w/ Tyski (Tyler Dombraski)

Take a deep dive into the mind of one of Kitchener's funniest people: Sandy MacFarlane. Sandy runs Rusty Nail Comedy Club out of the Crazy Canuck in downtown Kitchener on Friday and Saturdays nights. In this episode find out who his favorite comedians are, why he started this comedy club, and why him and his comedian buddy Tyski love rehearsing their sets in the shower. A quick thank you to Rusty Nail Comedy, Crazy Canuck, Greystone Racquet Club, The Falls Road Pub, and The Lancaster Smokehouse for hopping on as this year's sponsors. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts!

Jun 17, 202201:11:43

S2 E7- Author David McPherson

S2 E7- Hey! What's shakin' Kitchener? In this episode we take a deep dive into the mind of another author, David McPherson. David is a freelance journalist who is responsible for two very major titles: The Legendary Horseshoe Tavern w/ a forward by Jim Cuddy (Blue Rodeo) & Massey Hall w/ a forward by Jann Arden. We learn about David's humble beginnings as a journalist, stories along the way to his publishing deals, various other endeavors of David's, plus a reading from his latest writings. We would like to thank this year's sponsors "Falls Road Pub", "The Lancaster Smokehouse", "The Crazy Canuck", "Rusty Nail Comedy Club", and "Greystone Racquet Club". Please subscribe to our social media pages for updates on merch and shows. Don't forget to tell a friend about us and rate and review the show wherever you get podcasts! Thanks so much for your support and remember to "Keep It Kitchener"

Jun 03, 202201:00:08

S2-E6 - Cheryl Lescom & Chuckee Zehr

E6 - What’s up Kitchener Fame Seekers?
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.

May 20, 202257:20

S2 - E5 - Electric Gas/Chris Dallan

Calling all Kitchener Fame Seekers! Let's take a deep dive into Kitchener Famous Co-Host, Jay Carraro's original band: Electric Gas, with band mate, Chris Dallan. In this episode we learn where they met, their early influences, their first camping trip together as a band, and what drives them to keep writing together. We get an original song performance at the end of the episode as well.

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!

May 06, 202201:03:09

S2 E4- Mike Elliot

S2 E4- On this episode, Mike Elliot from Elliot and The Audio Kings (formerly of Daddy Long Legs) pops in and chats with Jesse and Jay. We dive deep into what prompted Mike to start playing guitar, who his biggest influences were, how he creates and crafts a song, and what’s coming up for Elliot and The Audio Kings. We also get a special performance at the end of the show! We would like to thank this year’s sponsors for their help: Greystone Racquet Club , The Crazy Canuck, Rusty Nail Comedy Club, The Lancaster Smokehouse, & The Falls Road Pub

Apr 22, 202201:05:54

S2 - E3 - David Morrell

S2 E3- Jesse and Jay sit down with New York Times best selling author and Marvel Comic book writer: David Morrell. David is best known as the "father of Rambo" as he was the novelist of First Blood. In this episode we get a glimpse into the mind of an ever evolving writing path, some tales of triumph and loss and how it influenced David as a writer, and he even tells us about how he arrived at the name "Rambo". David also gives us a glimpse into what it was like writing a Spider Man series, a Captain America series and a Wolverine series. Special thanks to this year's sponsors Greystone Racquet Club, The Crazy Canuck, Rusty Nail Comedy Club, The Falls Road Pub, and The Lancaster Smokehouse. Thanks for tuning in!

Apr 08, 202201:13:49

S2 - E2 - The Divines

S2 E2- In this episode Jesse and Jason sit down and chat with their band mates, and in Jay's case, wife, and talk about all things music. Danica Guennette, Wendy Carraro and Emily Barkley are three of Kitchener's finest singers, and one of Kitchener's only all female powerhouse trios. Find out where they started, who their influences were and what got them going as a powerhouse trio. They even discuss their first show as The Divines since 2019 which is coming up quickly. April 2nd 2022 at the Reivival House in Stratford Ontario. Tickets can be purchased here: https://www.ticketscene.ca/events/39946/. Don't forget to follow them on Facebook for updateshttps://www.facebook.com/thedivineskw/. Additionally, please follow Jesse and Jay on all of their social media for updates on podcast releases, live show dates and merch! Facebook: @kitchenerfamouspodcast, Instagram @kitchenerfamouspodcast, and Twitter @kitchenerfamous. The show is written and edited by Jesse Webber and Jay Carraro & Produced by Jonathan Knight. If you would like to place a merchandise order (see our social media handles for a complete list) shoot us an email at Kitchenerfamous@gmail.com

Mar 25, 202201:04:38

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

Mar 18, 202201:15:10

S1 - E10 - "13 Second Hug" with Romeo Sex Fighter and The White Rabbit

S1 E10- In our season finale, the OG Sex Fighter boys, Ryan Allen, Bryan Wright and Jay Leonard come to hang out with us and goof around. We'll learn about Bryan's family band, Jay's burping techniques, and Ryan's invention of the 13 second hug. Later on Darius (owner and operator of the White Rabbit) joins us and fills us in on some popular menu items, the future of live music, and his favorite cocktail drinks. Hang out until the end to get a live performance from the original cast of Romeo Sex Fighter!

Jun 13, 202101:46:32

S1 - E9 - Ley Vara and Just Ideas Production Company

Hey Kitchener Fame Seekers!

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!

May 29, 202101:48:44

S1 - E8 - Jonny Sauder/Scott Fitzpatrick (Rhythm Section) with Mark Logan (Encore Records)

In this episode, our third wheel guests are Jonny Sauder and Scott Fitzpatrick. We chat about the origin of them, as a rhythm section. Some of the projects that they're involved with and where they individually began as musicians. Mark Logan (Encore Records) joins us as our weekend warrior guest and discusses what it's like running a record store in the digital era, running a record label, and getting an artist to Massey Hall! Please like and subscribe to the show if you are enjoying it. Tell some friends. If you'd like to support our show, please buy our merch (hats, masks, t shirts and baseball shirts). For inquiries, please shoot us an email at Kitchenerfamous@gmail.com

May 14, 202101:58:04

S1 - E7 - Juneyt Yetkiner and Jon Knight

In this episode, we hear from Jesse's father, .Mike Webber and one of his many junior hockey tales.
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!

Apr 17, 202102:12:29

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.

Jan 15, 202119:03