The Prairie Town Basement Sessions

In this week's bonus episode, I chatted with Manitoba singer-songwriter Warren Friesen. We discussed how music became an outlet for him when experiencing depression, some of his Canadiana musical influences, and the delicate dance of crafting lyrics and melodies. 

In this episode, I chat with multi-talented singer-songwriter Tyler Del Pino from Manitoba, Canada. We chatted about how he began his musical journey, aliens and the solar system, his love affair with pizza and much much more!!! I hope you enjoy this Season 2 finale episode. 

In this Season 2 premiere episode, I speak with the incredibly talented Dennis Matechuk, lead vocalist of B.C. based super group Matlen Starsley Band. We discussed his long musical journey from small-town Saskatchewan to BC, checking egos at the door to make it all about the music and the necessary evils of social media in today's music industry. 

In this Season 1 finale episode, we chat with singer-songwriter Quinton Blair from Manitoba, Canada. 

We discussed how he approaches his songwriting craft, the art of story telling to captivate audiences and how he balances his successful music adventures with family and career. 

In this episode, we chat with the talented Nashville based singer-songwriter Hunter Lott. 

We discussed how he began his journey with music, his experiences playing the honky tonks of Nashville, and the role faith and family has played in his career. 

In this episode, we chat with incredibly talented Mary Rae Knapp a.k.a. the "Godmother of Canadian Country Music."

We discussed why she is so passionate about country music, the story behind being called the "Godmother of Canadian Country Music" and the reasons why she decided to write her amazing book "Memoirs of The Godmother of Canadian Country Music: Johnny Reid Changed My Life."

In this episode, we chat with incredibly talented singer-songwriter Olly Sanders from the UK.

We discussed how he was able to create music during the pandemic, how he balances his family commitments with the recording process and much much more. You'll definitely want to tune in! 

In this episode, we chat with talented singer-songwriter Sharon Marie White from Alberta, Canada. 

We discussed her journey with music starting in rural Manitoba, how she navigates the songwriting and recording process and what drives her to keep creating amazing songs. 

In this episode, we chat with Americana and Blues Alt Rock singer-songwriter Tyler Boone based in Los Angeles, California. 

We discussed the need to create your own opportunities in the music industry, what it takes to be a DIY musician, and his business ventures Artist Formula and Boone's Bourbon. 

In this episode, we chat with Last Birds from Saskatchewan, Canada. We discussed the conflict between perfectionism and simplicity, paying attention to the stories of the past, and merging back into their lanes of performing. 

In this week's episode, we chat with the incredibly talented Desiree Dorion from Manitoba, Canada. Desiree speaks about her evolution as a songwriter, the art of "hustling" to create opportunities, and the importance of being vulnerable to grow as an artist. 

In this week's episode, we chat with the very talented singer-songwriter Doug Folkins from British Columbia, Canada. Doug shares how he got into songwriting, his lessons learned from his experiences in Nashville, and how he approaches crafting a song. 

Jaryn Friesen is a singer-songwriter from Manitoba, Canada. In this inaugural episode of the podcast, we discuss Jaryn's journey to picking up the six-string, his writing process and what he is cooking up musically in the coming months.