Strange Grooves Podcast

In this episode we are talking to our fantastic pal and DJ extraordinaire, DJ NO NO, Naomi Peters. We have our 4th birthday coming up on October 1st at the Five and Dime, and Naomi will be playing a disco set! Naomi is a multi-talented artist and photographer and is also an incredible DJ. We chat with her about how she starting her DJ journey and her musical tastes and influences. We also discuss of dance music is underrepresented in local music scenes/coverage and how she hopes to bring more of that to Saint John. We also dive into her Spotify and of course, ask her about her desert island discs! That and so much more on this episode of Strange Grooves!Check out some of Naomi's playlists over on the Strange Grooves blog!★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Well, would you just look at that? We are sitting here releasing our 100th episode with the band that got this whole project started. The band brought the two of us together and created an out-of-this-world friendship. How freaking cool is this?! Ronnie King and Kim Berly join us on this special anniversary episode. Prepare to laugh, sing, and think back on some great memories!The Stampeders are Canadian music legends and are a rock trio making music for almost sixty years. They talk to us about how the band first got started and their favourite memories as a band. You'll hear about how Ronnie became friends with Wolfman Jack and how he ended up on one of the band's biggest hits.The guys also talk about the music they grew up listening to and what they've been listening to lately! And of course, we tell THEM how their music brought us together and created this podcast! Remember when we saw them in 2019? That and so much more the 100th episode of Strange Grooves! Check out some photos, videos and more from thi

Alright, Strange Crew, "This jam is amplified, so just glide and let your backbone slide" and welcome to our interview with award-winning musician, producer, actor and author, and now friend,  Maestro Fresh Wes! On this week's very special episode, We sit down with Maestro who recently moved to Saint John, at Ethel and Mary's in uptown Saint John. Owner and New Brunswick rapper Stephen Hero also joins us as our guest co-host and boy, he came prepared! Maestro takes us through his earliest memories of music and how he first discovered rap. Stephen Hero chats with Maestro about some of his favourite records and some of his stories and experiences working with some of the best in the Toronto scene and beyond. He also shares a personal story about rap that literally kept his best friend alive, and some thoughts on LL Cool J he's NEVER revealed in an interview until now. We also chat about Maestro's new radio show with 97.3 The Wave, Maestro In The Maritimes. Be sure to check that out on Friday nights!Stephen Hero

This week we're joined via Zoom by the amazing Andrew Moore! Moore is a proficient multi-instrumentalist and recording engineer extraordinaire! Starting out playing the piano, he's gone on to complete the Royal Conservatory of Music training and earn a degree in guitar performance from the Los Angeles College of Music. He also discovered a love for music production and recording and attended Musician’s Institute in 2013. Today, he's recording and mixing different projects for both personal and commercial use. He also performs live (pre-Covid, obviously) and released his first album of original songs, “Moth”. If that doesn't wow you enough, he's also had the pleasure of sharing the stage with talented acts such as Sheila E (Beyonce, Prince), Phillip Bynoe (Steve Vai), Mansour (Century Records) Monika Boryzm (Sony Records), Li Yuchun and Dimash Kudaibergenov. We chat with Andrew about his introduction to music playing the piano, and how eventually moved on to the guitar. We also talk about his experience going

Welcome back! On this episode, we are joined by two of all our faves,  Julia Rodgers and Abigail Smith. They came over to chat about the super rad Best of Saint John Awards Show happening at Imperial Theatre this coming weekend. You can buy tickets and attend with your bubble pals or buy the Livestream to watch at home. The lineup and nominations are incredible including, Doctor Mother Father, Surface Wounds, and Moondrip Collective.We chat about the prep that went into this event, life the past couple of months and the role campus/community radio plays in fostering local music communities. Desert Island Discs, mango refreshers and so much more on this episode of Strange Grooves!★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Welcome back, Strange Crew!This week we're excited to bring you our chat with the Aaron, Jay and David of Hammond River Collective, a Canadian band serving up that classic rock 'n' roll sound we love! In a chill hangout at Cait's place, the band tells us about their upcoming show at the Imperial Theatre in Saint John with our friends (and former guests) Jamie Comeau and the Crooked Teeth. They also talk about their experience taking part in the theatre's incubator program, and what it was like for the band during the last year. We also chat about musical influences, and how the band came first came together. They also dive into some of their memorable concert experiences...which include fighting with ushers during Black Sabbath and getting unfairly kicked out of a Blue Oyster Cult show.Desert Island Discs, Strange Grooves memories, custom denim jackets and so much more on this episode of Strange Grooves! We hope you enjoy the ride. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Welcome back, Strange Crew!In this week's episode, Strange Grooves is on the move! Bob Keayes takes us out for a ride in his antique Beetle, named Jude!We cruise around Saint John talking music, including Bob's earliest music experiences, how he got into record collecting (he brought a big pile in the back seat for show & tell!) and how he once wrote a love letter to a crush using lyrics from Fleetwood Mac's Rumours. We love it. Bob also spontaneously calls his cousin, Philip Dunnigan, who's Celine Dion's principal violin player ( SO COOL) who has also played with the likes of Led Zeppelin and many other incredible acts. We have a quick chat with him about his career, favourite performances, and what he looks forward to most when the Covid-19 pandemic is over. That and so much more on this episode of Strange Grooves! We hope you enjoy the ride (literally)! Check out photos and behind the scenes video from this episode over on the Strange Grooves blog! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

On this episode, we're joined by returning guest, singer-songwriter Brent Mason! He joins us to talk about his 11th Annual Bob Dylan Birthday Bash being held this Saturday, May 8th at Saint John's Imperial Theatre (and can be streamed from anywhere!)We talk about the history of the event and how it's evolved throughout the years. We also dive into what makes a good Dylan cover and the kinds of fans he attracts. Brent and Cherise also share their favourite Dylan concert memories. They also share their thoughts on Bob's latest album, Rough and Rowdy Ways and the Rolling Thunder Review film.Blood on the Tracks, Whiskey, Radio, Shakespeare, and so much on this episode of Strange Grooves! Tickets (both in-person and streaming) can be purchased via The Imperial Theatre website.★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Laura joins us via Zoom from her Halifax Home, also known as a popular house concert venue the "Syrup Factory." We talk about Side Door and how it's adapted throughout the pandemic. We also talk about her experiences in the booming Halifax music scene as a teenager, and how that ultimately led her to start her business. Los Angeles adventures, break dancing kids at Osheaga, Desert Island Discs and so much for on this episode of Strange Grooves! Check Laura's LA playlist and more over on the Strange Grooves blog!★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Global cannabis leader Steve Deangelo joins us the day after 420 to talk to us about life, music and cannabis!

You've heard his voice at the beginning of each episode telling you to "enjoy the ride." Now, he's joining us for Volume 90! We're so excited to bring you our conversation with the incredible Clyde Wray.

On this week's episode, Karen Riley joins us to talk about her upcoming documentary about the creative arts community in Saint John: Highest Tides and Green Grass.

Our guest this week is New Brunswick musician and TikTok favourite Waylon Napadogan!

On this week's episode, Devon Floyd joins us via zoom to chat about making music; life during the pandemic; record collecting (ya'll need to get on Discogs); favourite concert memories; rock star meetings (including one with the Golden God, Robert Plant!) and so much more!

We're back Strange Crew and we have a hot episode just for you. YEET.

Welcome back, Strange Crew! It's getting a bit colder out but fear not! Get cozy and hang with us! We have some great folks joining us for this episode and one of our guests is dropping a new single this week!

Welcome back, Strange Crew! We are thrilled to bring this interview with our pals Corey Jellisen from Sunroom Sessions and Jerry Lewis from Jerry Can Productions.

Welcome back, Strange Crew! This week we bring you a short little episode as we celebrate 3 (!!) years of the strange project! Can you believe it? We certainly can't.

Buckle up, Strange Crew! We got one hell of an amazing guest today, a woman we have been wanting on the show since inception, an incredible friend and die-hard music lover, Shelley Brown!

After a little break to regroup and getting ready for the fall, we're thrilled to be back with a brand new episode with some great folks, garlic fingers and a damn good time.