Strange Grooves Podcast

On this week's episode, we catch up with B.A. Johnson, a dynamic performer, and musician famous for his extensive and impressive tours and bar bathroom encores. We caught up with B.A. last time he was in Saint John before his gig at Taco Pica. We chat about his traveling, new ride, music influences, bad movies and so much more on this episode of Strange Grooves! Photos below by the wonderful and talented Zach Hachey! Listen to hear much more!  Cheers and Keep it strange

On this week's episode of Strange Grooves, we're joined by the amazing Barb Crawford! Barb has been a long-time supporter of the Saint John music and arts scene (including being a Strange Grooves patron, THANK YOU!) and is also an avid record collector. Barb is someone we both really learn a lot from and we're so excited when she agreed to book some time with us for this interview. We start by chatting with Barb about her involvement in the city's music arts community over the years and how it has shifted from giving her time, to giving her money. We talk about the importance of all age venues and other members of the community who are working to create cool things for everyone to enjoy. Barb shares some of the shows she's looking forward to this summer and then we dive into some of her favorite records. You'll hear about Land of Talk, Spoon, The Constantines, The National, Wolf Parade, Gord Downie and more.

This week, Jeff interviews Juno Award nominee Bill Wood formerly of 80's Canadian pop stars Eye Eye. TODAY - Bill continues to release his music on his own terms which include a new album by Bill Wood and the Woodies and the Wood Family Singers. Check out more on our blog and on Jeff's page at www.strangegrooves.com Cheers

On this episode of Strange Grooves, we a joined by very special guest, Gordie Tufts. For those listeners outside of Saint John, Gordie is the owner of Backstreet Records, a record store that has been around since it's beginnings in 1979. Backstreet Records also has a popular location in Fredericton as well. We chat with Gordie about what led him to open a record, and what has kept him in the business, despite previously expressing a desire to retire and sell the shop. Listen now to find out more.   

Are you a fan of Canadian music? I certainly am! It was 1985 and Canada's answer to the Beatles, Platinum Blonde had released their monster of hit album "Alien Shores". I had all their posters along with many other Canadian band posters on my wall among my hockey posters of course. I was 16 years old and besides hockey, I was in a band. I dreamed of being a Rockstar and playing in the NHL. Ah, I boy could dream! I knew everything there was to know about Platinum Blonde. If that was a subject in High School I would have aced it! Check out the website for more...

Penning a Billboard chart-topping song. Recording and releasing his own hit tunes and becoming a Canadian music star. Being asked by Stevie Wonder to write with him. Being mentored by and performing with a Righteous Brother Having the Wrecking Crew as your studio band. Getting a "thumbs up" from Paul McCartney. Missing the chance to meet Jimi Hendrix by a few minutes because you just wanted to be nice and get some pot to smoke with him. These are only just some nuggets of Ken Tobias's accomplishments and incredible life. Hit Play Now ;)  

For my big debut as one of the #StrangeCrew on the Strange Grooves Podcast collective, I interview my friend and rock 'n' roll legend Glen Matlock from the seminal Punk band The SEX PISTOLS! YES, you heard right!   This interview concentrates on more of where Glen is today including his NEW album coming out and who plays on it, performing recently on tour with the Dropkick Murphys and Flogging Molly and Johnny Depp chatting him up at Shane MacGowan's (The Pogues) 60th Birthday party.

This week we're joined by renown, award-winning, British comedian now proud adopted Saint Johner James Mullinger! We start off talking about Jame's connection to our new Strange Grooves contributor and we dig deep into James collection... All this and more on this episode of Strange Grooves.  

Oh-Em-GEE, episode Twentyyyyy! For this special episode, we finally pay a visit to Pamela and Trent Wheaton's place where we check out Trent's amazing 70's jukebox. Since many of you have heard Pam on a previous episode, we start by chatting to Trent about his influences in music, starting with 70's hard rock bands like Kiss, April Wine, Helix, and much more...

Cello Lessons, Tracksuits and an upcoming album release, all this and more on this episode of Strange Grooves. This morning we were joined by Ladd & Lasses and little George and we got to catch up and chat about their album release this Friday at The Sanctuary theatre.

If you've been a loyal listener of Strange Grooves, you already know Chuck. This week we decided to pay Chuck a visit to dive into his impressive personal collection. We chat about switching between different formats and the pros and cons of each. We discuss the impact of good album art and Chuck shows us a rare Neil Young record he got for free. We also chat about the other Neil, Neil Diamond, and a certain song of his that gives us goosebumps. Check it out and let us know your thoughts:)  If you would like to be on an episode or know someone who does get them in contact with us!  

We chat with Neil about how he got the gig as trivia host. He shares how he manages to bring variety and challenge to each game. He says he wanted to make sure his music trivia nights weren't just for young white dudes who wear flannel (or as he puts it, "people who look like him). We then dig into Neil's personal music collection. He explains his switch from vinyl to mostly streaming and how he supports the music he loves buy physically going to shows. He then takes us through the rest of his playlist...

We're on volume sweet 16 and man, do we ever got a treat for you! In this episode, we are joined by Josh Bravener, lead vocalist and guitarist of The Hypochondriacs, an incredible alt-country quintet and powerhouse rockabilly band, hailing from Fredericton New Brunswick.

We were honoured to visit Drew Sweet, a local musician and manager of Sunrise Records here in Saint John, New Brunswick. We chat with Drew about how he ended up becoming a manager of a record store and how its changed the way he discovers and appreciated new music.  

This week Strange Grooves is on the move! In this episode, we pay a visit to Joanna Killen, life-long Saint John resident and founder of Momentum Canada. She and her partner Corey recently moved into her grandparents old home on the city's West Side. Along with the house came a whole lot of re

We've said it time and time again, one of our main goals with Strange Grooves is to create a community where people can share and bond over the records and music they love. This week's episode is that goal personified. This week we are joined by Monique Gionet, a long time collector who had participated in Record Store Days around world; Sarah Beverage, our favourite bartender at the Five and Dime (Saint John's vinyl bar), and returning guest Peter Rowan and Abigal Smith, organizers of Quality Block Party.   Support our podcast through: https://www.patreon.com/strangegrooves

We're back after a needed break!

Join us as we chat about vinyl, airplanes, weed and The Who and much more with Peter, Corey, Cherise, Mike, Paige, Kyle, Chuck, and Cait.    

Strange Grooves Volume 10 with Brian Irving from the Five and Dime.  We chat about 1 year in business, Live at the five and much more.  

This week we are joined by special guest Courtney Amirault, host of Rock Mornings with Colin & Courtney on Rock 88.9, the rock radio station in Saint John!