Kitchener Famous Podcast

17/05/2024

What's shakin' m'Kitchezz?
Are you guys ready for one of the most recognizable voices in our area?
has been your morning man for nearly 20 years now with . He has been there, done it, and honestly, we stand to learn a thing or two from this guy about how to conduct an interview.
You can currently catch Darryl on "The Morning Buzz" weekdays from 5:30 AM - 9:30 AM. He is an avid supporter of live music and an incredibly integral part of the Kitchener Waterloo community. He works with many charities and has a million stories! Our episode with him is available right now wherever you listen to podcasts.

If you haven't bought your tickets to next Saturday's Belmont Village Bestival fundraiser, than fear not. There is still some time. We will be hosting the event and the show will feature our interview and a live performance with Amanda Kind, along with featured performances from this year's "one's to watch".
Tickets are available now at https://www.belmontvillagebestival.com/fundraising

We would also like to thank everyone for supporting our show by purchasing our merch. If you'd like to help us out, check out our merch line in the pictures and place an order with us at [email protected]
We have ball tees, regular tees, hats, masks, pint glasses and shot glasses for sale!

We would also like to thank this years sponsors:
- Room47kw
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- The Duke of Wellington Pub
- The Lancaster Smokehouse
- RFB Development (Studio 27)
- ENCORE RECORDS
- Belmont Village Bestival

Stay tuned for more interviews and performances this season. Thanks for checkin in and remember to "Keep it Kitch'ner"

Catch ya next week!!

13/05/2024

This week on the podcast, we have morning man,

Available Friday at 11 wherever you get podcasts

13/05/2024

This week on the podcast we have 107.5 Dave Rocks morning man: Darryl Law

Available on Friday at 11 AM wherever you get podcasts

10/05/2024

What's up Kitchiez?
Have you guys caught up yet on last week's episode with Avalon Stone Music ?
It's pretty awesome and you even get a live acoustic performance and sneak peak at one of her new songs! It's available now wherever you get your pods!

We also would like to remind everyone of the Belmont Village Bestival fundraiser coming up on May 25th. Our guest for our interview will be Miss Amanda Kind who will also be performing live and hosting the "one's to watch" category of the evening. Tickets are on sale now at https://www.belmontvillagebestival.com/fundraising

Please be sure to come back for our episode next week with Mr. from DAVE NATION! It will be available on Friday at 11:00 AM wherever you get podcasts.

We would also like to cordially invite you to help support our show and check out our merch line! All orders can be placed to [email protected]

A solid reminder that we would be nowhere without our sponsors:
- Room47kw
- White Rabbit • Uptown Waterloo
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- ENCORE RECORDS
- RFB Development (Studio 27)
- The Lancaster Smokehouse
- The Duke of Wellington Pub
- Belmont Village Bestival

Give these guys a like and follow and stay up to date on events and specials!
Thanks for popping in and remember to "Keep it Kitch'ner"

07/05/2024

03/05/2024

Whattup Kitchies?
Who's ready for our amazing guest Avalon Stone Music?
Avalon has been an absolute force in the Kitchener music scene since she started appearing at the Bobby O'Brien's Wednesday night blues jams a decade or so ago.
From there she worked her way into the Grand River Blues Camp where she met a ton of previous, and current, band members for her latest heavy rock project: Avalon Stone. She now writes and records all of the music for this project and last year got to share the stage with Big Wreck and at last years grand opening of the

The episode is available now on all streaming platforms.

We are also pleased to announce that our season finale will be coinciding with the Belmont Village Bestival Fundraiser on May 25th at 180 Schweitzer ave in Kitchener, ON. Our guest that evening will be Amanda Kind and will feature a live performance from her band as well as the "ones to watch".
Tickets are available now at https://www.belmontvillagebestival.com/fundraising

If you'd like to support our show, please shoot us an email with any merchandise requests that you may have. Our email address is [email protected]
We have
- Ball Tees $40
- Regular Tees $30
- Hats $25
- Masks $15
- Pint Glasses $12
- Shot Glasses $8

We would be nowhere without the support of our local sponsors as well:

- The Duke of Wellington Pub
- RFB Development
- White Rabbit • Uptown Waterloo
- Room47kw
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- The Lancaster Smokehouse
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- Belmont Village Bestival

Till next time, thank you for tuning in and remember to "Keep it Kitch'ner everybody"

29/04/2024

Our episode with will be available on Friday at 11 am on all streaming platforms!
Tune in and have a listen!

Cheers!

29/04/2024

Our episode with Avalon Stone Music will be available this Friday (May 3rd) at 11 AM on all streaming platforms!

Tune in and have a listen!
Cheers

26/04/2024

Whattup all you fine ass kitchez? (I think we're onto something)
Have you listened to last week's episode with Chris Latta yet?
It's available now wherever you listen to podcasts!!

Next week make sure you come on back for our amazing guest Avalon Stone Music !

We are now one month out from our big fundraiser for Belmont Village Bestival with guests Amanda Kind
Tickets are available at https://www.belmontvillagebestival.com/fundraising or at the link in our bio (IG)
Date: May 25th
Address: 180 Schweitzer Road, Kitchener
Show time: 6 PM

Big thank you to all of our supporters who have bought our merch (still available by contacting us at [email protected])
We have Unisex ball tees, unisex regular tees, masks, trucker hats and pint glasses!
Hit us up if you'd like one or all!

Also thank you to this year's sponsors:
Belmont Village Bestival
RFB Development
Encore Record
The duke of wellington

19/04/2024

Whattup ma Kitchezz? (Whoa that's new)
This week's episode is a doozy and is available now wherever you get podcasts.
We have the amazingly talented Chris Latta.
He is seriously one of our all time favourite guitarists that we've ever had on the show. He truly is a "chameleon" in the greatest sense of the word. Chris can play it all.. jazz, blues, rock, fusion.. country.. and he learned from one of Kitchener's best, Mr. Mel Brown! Find out in this episode who his influences were, some of the gear he's acquired and who he HASN'T played with (there aren't many).

We would also like to encourage everyone to hop over to the Belmont Village Bestival website and grab tickets to the Fundraiser on May 25th at 180 Schweitzer Road in Kitchener. We will be hosting the event and in conversation with Amanda Kind where she will also be performing.
Tickets are available here : https://www.belmontvillagebestival.com/fundraising
or at the link in our bio (IG)

We would also like to thank everyone who has supported the show by buying our merch.
If you would like to purchase a unisex ball tee, a unisex regular tee, a trucker hat, a mask or a pint glass than hit us up at [email protected]

Give all of our sponsors a like and a follow
Encore Records

Room47kw
White Rabbit • Uptown Waterloo

The duke of wellington
RFB Development
Belmont Village Bestival

12/04/2024

Yo yo Kitchies!! What's Shakin?
Have you guys had a chance to check out last week's episode with Drysdale Pender ? If you haven't, it's available now wherever you get podcasts.

We'd like to invite you guys back again next week for our episode with guitar virtuso Chris Latta . Chris has played with some incredible blues and rock musicians through the years and has a ton of great stories!
Come by next week to catch the episode!

If you haven't grabbed your ticket to our live season finale, Belmont Village Bestival fundraiser yet, pop over to https://www.belmontvillagebestival.com/fundraising
for tickets! We will be chatting with our friend Amanda Kind that evening.
The event is on May 25th and doors are at 6 pm!
Don't miss out on this killer event.

Additionally, if you'd like to further support the show please check out the merch that we have for sale
- Unisex Ball Shirts
- Unisex Tees
- Trucker Hats
- Masks
- Pint Glasses

We'd also like to thank this year's sponsors
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- White Rabbit • Uptown Waterloo
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- RECORDS
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- Duke Of Wellington Pub
- RFB Development
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05/04/2024

Annnnd we're back with another awesome episode for all of you Kitchies! Available now wherever you get podcasts!
This week we have our amazingly talented buddy and bandmate, Jack Drysdale Pender !!
Jack has played with us in so many variations of bands through the years. He is an OG The Crazy Diamonds band member, an OG The Divines band member, and most recently, an OG Bus - The Band member. He is truly our brother in arms and one of our best buds. He dives a little into his history of getting here to Kitchener with his Dad, and the future for him in the KW music scene. He even gives a little "sample" of what you may hear at a Bus show (Wednesdays at 10 PM)

In other news, our @ fundraiser has been pushed back to Saturday May 25th at 180 Schweitzer St in Kitchener. Our guest will still be Amanda Kind the show still begins at 6 pm.

Tickets are available at https://www.belmontvillagebestival.com/fundraising

If you'd like to further support the show, check out some of our merch for sale!
We have
- Unisex Ball Tees
- Unisex Standard Tees
- Trucker Hats
- Masks
- Pint Glasses

For merch inquiries and deliveries, hit us up at [email protected]

Do you wanna still catch us live this weekend?
Than look no further than in St Marys on Saturday April 6th at 8 PM.
Reservations are strongly encouraged

Big thanks to this year's sponsors
- The Duke of Wellington
- The Lancaster Smokehouse
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- Rabbit • Uptown Waterloo
- House Waterloo
- Development
- Village Bestival
- RECORDS

We'll see you guys again soon!

29/03/2024

Whattup Kitchies? (We're starting to like that phrase.. can you tell?)
Have you listened to last week's episode yet with Gregg Dechert?
THE DUDE PLAYED WITH PINK FLOYD'S DAVID GILMOUR!!!! What else do you need to know? Go listen to it and tell some friends to as well! It's available wherever you get podcasts (Like, share, subscribe, rate, review etc).

If you'd like to support the show directly, don't forget to check out our SWEET merch.. available for purchase or in person at next week's show. We have unisex ball tees, unisex tees, hats, masks and pint glasses. For in town meet ups or deliveries hit us up via dm or email us at [email protected]

Don't forget to come back next week for our guest Jack Drysdale Pender, where we discuss starting , The Lofi Mind, and his latest project: The BAND BUS .

This year's sponsors can not go unmentioned either!
Room47kw
White Rabbit Hop House

ENCORE RECORDS
The Duke of Wellington Pub
Belmont Village Bestival
Studio 27 Rfbd

Give em a like and a follow would ya?

Till next week..keep it kitchn'er eh?!?

22/03/2024

Yo yo Kitchies!
You guys better put your seatbelt on.. we have an INSANE guest for you guys today! (Available now wherever you listen to podcasts)
Gregg Dechert is not only one of the greatest keys players that we've had the honour to play with, but also an incredibly gracious & humble man.
Gregg in bands such as , David Gilmour & .
He has stories for days, and we BARELY scratch the surface in this episode.

Before you listen, be sure to pop by www.belmontvillagebestival.com to grab your tickets to the festival fundraiser on April 6th at 180 Schweitzer St. in Kitchener.
This will also be coinciding as our live podcast finale and will feature a conversation and performance by Amanda Kind.

If you can't get enough of the show and would like to support us, check out some of our merch line. We have unisex ball t shirts, unisex t shirts, hats, masks and pint glasses. Hit us up on our socials if you'd like to arrange drop off, delivery or pick up (or email us at [email protected]).

This year's sponsors can't go unnoticed either:



White Rabbit Hop House

The Duke of Wellington Pub
ENCORE RECORDS

Thank you x 1000 000

15/03/2024

Whattup Kitchies?
Have you guys had a minute to get caught up on the latest episiode with (Tammy Lawrence) ?
It's so awesome.. .it's so free... and it's so available now wherever you listen to pods.

Be sure to hit us up again next week for ouBelmont Village BestivalRoyalty: Gregg Dechert. Gregg is a keyboard player originallyTammy Lawrence. but this dude literally ended up on insane records. He spent time in , with David Gilmour and Uriah Heep (to name a few). His stories are INSANE! This dude is the real deal and he'll be on our show next week! (Available Friday at 11 AM wherever you listen to podcasts).

Have you guys had a chance to check out the merch yet? We have unisex ball shirts, unisex t shirts, hats, masks and pint glasses. All proceeds go towards the show and help us keep this thing going. We deliver in the tri city area! If you'd like to purchase anything, hit us up at [email protected] or shoot us a DM to make arrangements for pickups and drop offs! Thanks in advance fot your support!

Also... a huge thank you to this year's sponsors: (GIVE EM A LIKE AND RFB DevelopmentNDRoom47S!!)
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Hop House Waterloo | Craft Beer and Sports Bar
Hop House Waterloo | Craft Beer and Sports Bar Rabbit Hop House
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- The Duke of Wellington
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- Belmont Village Bestival
-

08/03/2024

Yoooo!
Who's ready for our latest installment of The Kitchener Famous Podcast?
Today we have a part of the Kitchener music scene's royalty!
For a while she was the queen mother of music in KW (Jesse even called her mom).
Now she can be found around the offices of the Belmont Village Bestival doing her thang asd the festival's musical director... it's (Tammy Lawrence).
Today we dive deep into the weeds of her passion for live music, her tenure as the owner of Rhapsody Barrel Bar , and her path to taking on this new role as musical director of the festival! It's all here now on a new episode of Kitchener Famous.

While we're talking about it... have you guys picked up your tickets to the Belmont Village Bestival Fund raiser yet?
It will be hosted by us and feature a conversation and performance by Amanda Kind
Tickets and event information can be found at belmontvillagebestival.com

If anyone would like to support us, we do have some awesome merch for sale!
We have unisex ball shirts, unisex t shirts, hats, masks, and pint glasses for sale.

We would also like to thank this years sponsors:



Room47
Whiterabbithops


The Duke Of Wellington Pub


One million thanks to these guys for the help! Give em a like and follow on your socials and keep an eye out for what they got comin!

Till next week... keep it kitch'ner eh!

01/03/2024

What's up Kitchenerites?
Have you guys had some time to catch up on the latest episode of Kitchener Famous? Last week's was a doozy with our good pal Ed Ringwald from The Western Swing Authority. This dude is a 5 time CCMA Pedal Steel winner and is now in the Canadian Country Hall of Fame!

Make sure you shoot us a line if you're interested in our merch as well!
We have ball shirts, t shirts, hats, masks, and pint glasses. Thanks in advance for your support!

And finally, we're so pumped to announce that this year's season finale will be recorded live at the fund raiser with our friend
Amanda Kind. The show takes place on April 6th. Tickets are $30 and available here:

https://www.eventeny.com/events/ticket/?id=8450&fbclid=IwAR2AhqfsHAc5CJ76YbH_Qy_bIQ3oLk6YjEhUHoWHjHfw8WLNKNNA-gBUZbA (link in bio for IG users)

- Encore Records
- The Lancaster Smokehouse
- The White Rabbit Waterloo
- Room 47
- The Hophouse Waterloo
- The Duke of Wellington
- Studio 27
- Belmont Bestival

Catch us next week with our guest: Belmont Bestival Musical Director Tammy Lawrence

26/02/2024

Have you guys heard the news?
We will be hosting the Belmont Village Bestival fund raiser on April 6th!!
This coincides with our live season finale and will be recorded live with our guest: Amanda Kind.
Tickets are $30 and available online now.
Visit the link in our bio (Instagram) or click this link (Facebook) if you'd like to come out and support this incredible evening of music and conversation!

www.eventeny.com/events/ticket/?id=8450&fbclid=IwAR2AhqfsHAc5CJ76YbH_Qy_bIQ3oLk6YjEhUHoWHjHfw8WLNKNNA-gBUZbA

23/02/2024

What's up kitchener?
Holy moly... today's episode is a "pinch me" kinda scenario.
We have actual Canadian Music Country Hall of Fame royalty on this show.
He has literally been voted Canada's best steel play five times now.
Not only is he the nicest most humble person we've ever met, but he's also so willing to share his stories. Welcome to the show Ed Ringwald (P*e Wee Charles).
Most people probably know Ed from his tenure with hall of famer Gordon Lightfoot, but some may also recognize him from his work with Anne Murray and, most recently, The Western Swing Authority, who just realized a new studio album!
Come listen to his stories about performing in the Olympics, on Saturday Night Live and so many more. It's all here on Kitchener Famous! Available now wherever you get podcasts!

Additionally, we'd like to quickly thank all of our sponsors this year (give them a like and follow please and thanks) :
- Belmont Village Bestival
- The Lancaster Smokehouse
- Encore Records
-White Rabbit Hop House
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- The Duke Of Wellington Pub
- Studio 27 (RFB Development )

If you'd like to support us furthermore, please hit email us with your merch order and sizes - [email protected]
We have Ball caps, Ball Shirts, Tees, Masks, Pint Glasses, and Masks.

See ya soon.. and remember... keep it Kitch'ner friends

16/02/2024

What's up Kitchener?
Did you guys have a chance to listen to last week's episode with Jessie T ?
It's available right now wherever you get pods!
As always, we want to thank you for supporting the show.
If you'd like to support us furthermore, please check out our merch (Hats, masks, T-shirts, Ball Shirts and pint glasses).
You can place your order by DM ing us on here or shoot us an email with your inquiry at [email protected]
Make sure you guys come back next week for episode 3 of the Kitchener Famous Podcast!!
PEAAAACEE!!!!

09/02/2024

Hey everyone!
Welcome back and thanks for following.
This week we have an insanely talented guest.
Kingston may be her hometown, but Kitchener is where she hangs her hat.
We have the talented Jessie T in the studio.
Come take a deep dive into her humble beginnings as a musician, how she's crafted her own career as a recording artist, a look into a couple of her singles and of course, a live performance at the end. It's all here now and available wherever you get podcasts!

A quick thank you to our sponsors this year
ENCORE RECORDS
RBF Development
The Duke of Wellington Pub
Lancaster Smokehouse
ROOM 47
The White Rabbit
House Waterloo
Belmont Village Bestival

If you'd like to further support the show, remember that we have merch for sale.
Toss us a DM or email us if you're interested in a shirt, ball shirt, hat, mask, or pint glass. [email protected]

If you like the show, tell a friend to follow us. Remember to like, rate and review!

See ya in a couple of weeks. Thanks guys!!!

02/02/2024

Hey Kitchenerites,
Have you had a chance to catch up on last week's episode yet with ?
If you haven't, you should go listen to it right now wherever you get your podcasts!
Next week we have local country artist, singer, song writer: Jessie T.
All episodes are released every second Friday on all streaming platforms at 11:00 AM.
If you'd like to support the show, we have hats, t-shirts, baseball shirts, masks, and pint glasses available. You can get those by emailing us at [email protected]

Thank you as always for your support and the support of this year's sponsors:



White Rabbit Hop House


Record
Music Bestival

26/01/2024

Welcome back everyone!

Thank you for listening to the Kitchener Famous Podcast!
We have an amazing season for you starting with our first guest, comedian: (Available now wherever you listen to podcasts)

In this episode we go "inside baseball" with Ashwyn.
We look at who some of his influences are, what got him started and we talk about his filmed special on Sunday at The Jazz Room. (DM Ashwyn for tickets)

We would like to thank all of you now for your continued support of our show and we would not be able to do it without our sponsors:
- The Lancaster Smokehouse
- Room47
- The White Rabbit
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- STUDIO 27
- @
- The Duke of Wellington Pub
- Records

We also can't thank our listener's enough for the continued support.
If you'd like to continue your support, please check out our merch and shoot us an email for any delivery inquiries: [email protected]
We have baseball tees (unisex), regular tees (unisex), hats, masks, and pint glasses.

09/06/2023

Well... we did it.
An entire OTHER season.
Today, our season finale is available to download or stream wherever you get your podcasts.
Our finale was recorded live at The Lancaster Smokehouse on Sunday April 30th with our special guest Mike 'Mudfoot' McDonald .
Mike has been a staple in this community for a very long time. He is responsible for "Mike's Monster Jam" which has spawned hundreds of kids playing in the community and a ton of new bands!
Mike is the recipient of the "Mel Brown" award and is a yearly feature in the annual Kitchener Blues Festival
He also performs live with The Bayou Boys (a tribute to CCR) and The Beggars Banquet (A tribute to the Rolling Stones).
Stick around until the end of the podcast for a live performance from this Monster Jam.

We would also like to remind everyone that if you'd like to support our show, please like, subscribe, share, rate and review. It all helps. Additionally, check out our merch line: Ball Tees, Tees, Hats, Masks, Pint Glasses and Shot glasses. It all helps to operate the show! Please DM us or shoot us an email if you'd like some merch.
[email protected]

We would also like to thank this year's sponsors:
Development
Greystone Racquet Club
The Lancaster Smokehouse
Duke of Wellington Pub
Kitchener Blues Festival

We will see you next season. Remember... keep it Kitch'ner 😜

09/06/2023

Well.. we did it. Another season under our belt.
Today's episode concludes season 3. Our episode with Mike 'Mudfoot' McDonald will be available at noon wherever you get your podcasts.
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 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 [email protected]

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!

02/06/2023

Hey what's up Kitchenerites?
Have ya'll got a chance to have a listen to last week's episode with Steve Wood? If you haven't, it's available now wherever you get your podcasts.
As our season slowly winds down to an end, we would like to thank all of you for listening, sharing and supporting our show. It truly means a lot.
We are still selling our merch even through the off season, so please check out our tees, ball tees, hats, masks, and pint glasses on our social media platforms. For any merch inquiries, please email us at [email protected] or shoot us a DM. We'd be happy to hook you up!

In other news, next week will be the release of our season Finale which was recorded on April 30th The Lancaster Smokehouse. It featured our conversation with local blues legend, Mike McDonald and ended magically with a live jam. Be sure to tune in this time (10:00 AM) next week wherever you get podcasts to listen to our "Live Finale"

A special thanks again to this year's sponsors
Lancaster Smokehouse
RFB Development
The Duke of Wellington Pub
Greystone Racquet Club

26/05/2023

What's up Kitchenerites?
Who's ready for our latest episode with Mr. Steve Wood.
Steve is probably one of the funniest human beings on planet earth and one of the most talented men that our community has to offer.
He is, in his own right, extremely talented on the pedal steel guitar and has played with Steve Parkinson and The Stony Lonesome for the better part of the last decade. Some other notable album appearances include Shannon Lyon, Lynn Jackson and many more. Most recently, he's embarked on his new journey as radio show host on "The Woodshed" featured on Midtown Radio. In this episode we will chat about what got Steve started, who some of his favourite artists were that he's played with, and what's next for him.

If you'd like to support the show furthermore, please check out our merch line where you can find T-shirts, Baseball Tees, Hats, Masks, and pint glasses.
If you're interested in any of the above, please email us at [email protected]

We'd also like to thank this years sponsors
The Duke Of Wellington Pub
Racquet Club

19/05/2023

What's crackalackin' Kitchenerites?
Have you guys had a chance to check out last week's episode with Conor Gains yet?
If you haven't go ahead and do that right now! (Available now wherever you get podcasts)

We'd like to thank everyone who's listened to the show thus far!
If you'd like to support us, check out our merch line. We have baseball tees, regular tees, masks, hats, and pint glasses. All available to you in the tri city region by emailing us at [email protected]

Next week we have our good friend Steve Wood from . Steve has played on so many local records and is a massive fan of music himself, and if I do say so myself, is arguably one of the funniest and most humble humans I've ever met. We are excited for you to tune in next week for our interview with Woodsie.

We would like to thank this year's sponsors
Development
Duke of Wellington Pub
Lancaster Smokehouse
Greystone Racquet Club

12/05/2023

Whattup Kitchenerites?
We firstly would like to thank everyone who made it out to our live recording of Mike's Monster Jam. It was an awesome afternoon and we can't wait to release that episode (for anyone who missed it) at the end of this season.

Secondly, Who's in the podcast mood? We certainly are and we're coming at you right now with our latest episode featuring the one and only Conor Gains. It's available now wherever you get your podcasts.
Conor has been a staple in the Kitchener Waterloo blues community since he was a youngin'. Most recently, he has been making waves with his newest releases "Light Shine In" and "Lightning". In this episode you'll hear about how he got started in music, what his catalysts were, and what's in store for Conor in the future.

We would like to thank this year's sponsors
Greystone Racquet Club
RFB Development
Lancaster Smokehouse
The Duke Of Wellington, Waterloo

If you'd like to support the show, please check out our merch line on any of our social media platforms and email us at [email protected] for any merch inquiries!

Thanks and "keep it kitch'ner eh!"