Finishing off our series with the wonderful folks from Tsunami Bomb with Obliette Sparks. It was great getting to know how the band started and why they broke up and how they all got back together again. Hopefully y'all enjoyed it and I cannot wait to share more episodes with everyone over the coming months/weeks. I have some really great folks lined up. Check out the links below Tsunami Bomb Website Tsunami Bomb Spotify As always a HUGE thank you to the Sorels for providing us with the open...
Dec 13, 2023•2 hr 37 min•Ep 106•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode we speak with Kate Jacobi. As always we learn about her musical journey and how she got to be fronting Tsunami Bomb. She replaced the original singer Agent M and we get into how that happened and how she felt about taking over for such a beloved front person. Check out these links below Tsunami Bomb Website Tsunmai Bomb Spotify...
Dec 06, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Ep 166•Transcript available on Metacast Here we are again with some more of those wonderful folks from Tsunami Bomb! This time we talk to Andy Pohl from the band and discover his musical journey and what he's up to now. Check out the links below Tsunami Bomb Website Tsunami Bomb Spotify
Nov 29, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Ep 104•Transcript available on Metacast We are back!!!! Kicking off everything with a BANG. I will be talking to members of the one, the only, Tsunami Bomb. In this episode I talk to one of the OG's of the group Dominic Davi. We talk about his adventures growing up and how he eventually came to form Tsunami Bomb and what he is doing now. Check out the links below for everything you need to know: Tsunami Bomb Website Tsunami Bomb Spotify Loud Graves Bandcamp
Nov 22, 2023•2 hr 31 min•Ep 103•Transcript available on Metacast I know I know it's Lif been a minute since I have published an episode life gets in the way sometimes but this episode I am super stoked about. I talk to my good friend Christy Taronno. She has been in the scene for awhile and is hands down one of the most impressive vocalists I have ever heard. It was great getting to know more about her musical journey. Check out all her info below: Facebook Page Bandcamp...
May 10, 2023•2 hr 30 min•Ep 102•Transcript available on Metacast Sorry about the week delay everyone. On this one I sit down and have a great conversation with Winnipeg's own Jaryn Friesen. We get into how he got into music and what drew him to country music. He has been busy as of late down in Nashville touring and working hard. It was a great honour to learn more about his story and his musical journey. If you want to check more of his stuff out.... and I think ya should. Check out the links below. As always. THANK YOU for all your support. Jaryn Friese...
Mar 29, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Ep 101•Transcript available on Metacast It's episode 100!!!!! It has taken awhile but we have finally reached episode 100. What better way to celebrate then with our good friend Dave L'Heureux. Dave has been involved in the Winnipeg scene for a hot second. In this conversation we get into Dave growing up, going to shows and some shenanigans he has gotten into with members of Propagandhi. Huge thank you to everyone for their continued support of It's A Music Thing.
Mar 08, 2023•2 hr 52 min•Ep 100•Transcript available on Metacast On this episode we have a conversation with Ontario's Jordan Hart. Like always we get into our guest's past and how they got into music and explore their musical journey. He has been a very busy guy and is finally getting to visit our wonderful city of Winnipeg and check out Festival Du Voyageur. He is playing Feb 24th 8:44pm - 9:15pm at the TENTE RIVIÈRE-ROUGE. Check out the links below to check out more of his music and as always thank you for your support. Festival Du Voyageur Instagram...
Feb 22, 2023•1 hr 29 min•Ep 99•Transcript available on Metacast Today we get into some hip hop with Winnipeg's own EZOMAN. It was amazing getting to know him an his journey not only musically but how he came to live in Canada from the Republic of Congo. Ezoman will be performing at Festival du Voyageur check out the links below to see all the info. Festival Ezoman Website Linktree - Everything all in one...
Feb 15, 2023•2 hr 49 min•Ep 98•Transcript available on Metacast IM BACK!!!!!! and I have one helluva amazing guest. I sit down and talk to Winnipeg's own Brandy Vezina. In this episode we get into her sobriety, country music and so so much more. I am so excited to be back in the podcasting world and have so many interviews lined up AND recorded. If you are wondering where the heck Brandy is playing next here ya go: February 19 Festival du Voyageur at 2:15 pm Feb 25 The Loft at 7:30 pm March 23 The Park Theatre at 8 pm Here is a link to buy some of thos...
Feb 08, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Ep 96•Transcript available on Metacast Well its been another little stretch of no podcasts but we end that today. We have the singer and namesake of AGAPITO the one, the only Jim Agapito. We delve into his growing up and how he got into music. Jim also had a battle with addiction and has over come that and we get into that as well. It was amazing learning about Jim's journey and its not done yet. As well as being a front person of a band he is also an acclaimed filmmaker AND has his very own podcast Recovering Filipino on CBC Radio. ...
Feb 04, 2022•1 hr 27 min•Ep 95•Transcript available on Metacast Hey all. Welcome back from your holidays!!!! On this episode we have the incredible Ron Friesen from Agapito . I took the week off last week and I am SO excited for everyone to hear my conversation with Ron. HUGE HUGE HUGE thank you to The Sorels for providing my intro music. Next up we were pushing The Brew Banger on Jan 6,7,8 a benefit for The Park Theatre. As of right now we aren't sure if this show is happening or not because of well you know what. Check out the link and stay on ...
Dec 29, 2021•1 hr 27 min•Ep 94•Transcript available on Metacast Hey you wonderful podcast listeners. Welcome back to Its a music thing where the names aren't made up and the music does matter. On this episode we get into the musical life of Mike Peters. Some of y'all might know Mike from the band Cancer Bats but he also slays for Agapito We get into his life growing up and how he got into music and where it has taken him. He is a busy fella so THANK you to Mike for making the time to talk to me. Also a HUGE HUGE HUGE thank you to The Sorels for providing the...
Dec 15, 2021•1 hr 25 min•Ep 93•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode (and for the next few) I get into it with all the members of Agapito . They have a new album recorded and are dolling out singles for tasty treats for our ear balls this holiday season. Ryan has been around the scene a good long time and has gave SO much to us. It was really great learning about his musical journey and learning about all the bands he has played in and continues to play in. If you want to check out some of Ryans other musical offerings check out Union Stockyards O...
Dec 08, 2021•1 hr 29 min•Ep 92•Transcript available on Metacast On this episode we get into it with Matt from Desperate Acts. We talk about his time with Winnipeg's own Comeback Kid as well as just like every episode talk about his musical journey and how he ended up where he is now. I really love when new music just appears (kind of out of nowhere) and falls into my ear balls. You can check out Desperate acts here: https://www.facebook.com/desperateactsmn/ (sorry the link button isn't working so just copy and paste) or here: https://desper...
Dec 02, 2021•1 hr 28 min•Ep 91•Transcript available on Metacast Well I have finally gotten around to posting a new episode. Lazy.... Maybe but really life just got busy and the podcast had to take a bit of a back seat. Its back up and running now though BAAAABEEEEEY. Kicking it all off with Robert the drummer from The Last Gang. We talk about growing up in California, going to shows and of course start at the start and track his music journey to the present. The Last Gang has a brand new album out called "Noise Noise Noise" you can buy it here. Last Ga...
Nov 25, 2021•1 hr 14 min•Ep 90•Transcript available on Metacast On this episode I have the chance to talk to the bass player and singer from Berlin's own Circus Rhapsody. We get into growing up in Germany and going to shows as well as travel back through his musical history and how Circus Rhapsody came to be. They have a brand new album out now entitled "Just Kidding" on Mannequin Vanity Records . Thank you to The Sorels for providing us with our intro. They have a new 7 inch out and you should probably own it. Also big thank you to THE WPG for welcoming IAM...
Jun 07, 2021•56 min•Ep 89•Transcript available on Metacast Hey y'all. Sorry about the lack of an episode last week but you know sometimes life gets in the way and shit happens. This weeks will make up for it I promise. On this episode I get a chance to talk to my bud Mat Perlman who has done just about everything you can imagine when it comes to working in live music. Worked the door, promoted shows, been in bands, etc etc etc. You get what I am saying!!!! Hope everyone enjoys this as much as I did. Also HUGE shout out to our sponsor DUSTY WAX RECORDS ....
May 17, 2021•2 hr 37 min•Ep 88•Transcript available on Metacast This episode was a long long loooooong time in coming. I had the chance to sit down and talk to Clipwing's lead singer Marty. I have known Marty for a few years now and it was great to sit down and talk to him. As well as playing in about 700+ bands he is also an incredible videographer. It's been amazing watching Looksmart video continue to grow and get better and better. Clipwing Bandcamp Clipwing Facebook Looksmart Facebook THANK YOU to our amazing sponsor Dusty Wax Records . Make sure you ar...
May 03, 2021•2 hr 46 min•Ep 87•Transcript available on Metacast This one is special to me friends. Joey is my buddy and fellow show photographer. She is dare I say a Winnipeg LEGEND!!!! You have seen her at so many show I can guarantee that. She will make it to 2, 3 or even sometimes 4 shows in a night. Maybe its at Bell MTS or a basement. Joey is the hardest working show photog in our city hands down. In this conversation we get into how Joey got into taking photos and what keeps her drive alive to keep doing this very often thankless job (my words not hers...
Apr 26, 2021•1 hr 19 min•Ep 86•Transcript available on Metacast On this episode I had the chance to talk to Luc Bourgeois the vocalist/guitar player from from the band Sandveiss out of Quebec City. They have released 2 full length albums and 2 EP's. We learn about Luc's music path from the Magdalen Islands playing in traditional celtic style bands to fronting and starting a stoner rock powerhouse. This was such a fun episode to do because I loved learning all about Luc. Wherever you are, experience the whole SABOTEUR album LIVE with our new home video. Every...
Apr 20, 2021•2 hr 33 min•Ep 85•Transcript available on Metacast On this episode I talk to my pal Ruben Ramalheiro from True North Sports & Entertainment. Ruben has worked in many facets of the music industry. He has been a runner, promotion rep, label representative and now onto his current job as a talent buyer for True North here in Winnipeg Mb. It's always amazing to see people who have worked their way up from just going to local shows that are now working with some of the worlds biggest stars. We get into a little bit of everything on this episode. ...
Apr 19, 2021•2 hr 51 min•Ep 84•Transcript available on Metacast On this weeks episode I got the chance to have a conversation with half of the duo that runs Dusty Wax Records. We get into Marco's musical journey and how/why he decided to start Dusty Wax Records. We get into Marco's early years in Montreal and seeing bands like Green Day, Bad Religion and other now iconic punk rock bands in Montreal. We also get into bands he has played and and how that brought him to start up Dusty Wax. As always a HUGE HUGE HUGE thank you to The Sorels for providing us with...
Apr 12, 2021•2 hr 33 min•Ep 83•Transcript available on Metacast This episode is a great one. In this one we get into it with Tanner Herman and how she got into the music scene here in Winnipeg and what attracted her to working with bands behind the scenes. Tanner's journey has taken her to Germany and all around the world. Working with some really amazing bands like Comeback Kid and Parkway Drive just to name a couple. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did. As always a HUGE thank you to The Sorels for providing me with the intro music. They hav...
Apr 05, 2021•1 hr 20 min•Ep 82•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode we get into it with Napalm Death/Propagandhi/TO MANY BANDS TO NAME tour manager Greg Daly. These next episodes are ALL about the folks who make the back end of the music scene go. So many people only see the bands and I want to show and give props to these people behind the scenes who make this machine go. We get into Greg's life growing up and how he discovered music and what took him down the road of tour managing bands. We talk about some of the responsibilities of tour manage...
Mar 29, 2021•2 hr 39 min•Ep 81•Transcript available on Metacast This is a great conversation with one of the owners of Rad GF Records Josh Goldman. I kind of just stumbled on Rad GF Records and went down the rat hole and loved what I heard. They have released some well known veteran punk rock bands like The Queers, Masked Intruder and many others. As well as the veterans they keep releasing kick ass music from other really great bands as well. It was great to learn more about how the label came to be, as well as learning how Josh's own band The Raging Nathan...
Mar 23, 2021•1 hr 24 min•Ep 79•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode I get into a conversation with my bud Flo. He has been all around the world (born and grew up in Germany) and is currently residing in Australia and working as an artist manager for (Unified Music Group). We get into growing up in Germany and the music scene he was exposed to there and what eventually brought him here in Winnipeg. This is a long one so buckle up and lets go friends! As always a HUGE HUGE HUGE thanks to our pals The Sorels for providing us our intro music. As well...
Mar 19, 2021•2 hr 13 min•Ep 80•Transcript available on Metacast Well this is the forth and final episode with Johnny, Yotam and Baz. This time all together and we talk about how and why the LA Brats got together and what it is they do. It was really great learning about all three guys separate journeys and how they have arrived together as the LA Brats. Check out the LA Brats LA BRATS Facebook LA BRATS Website As always a huge thank you to our pals The Sorels for supplying us with the intro music. They have a new 7" out now GO BUY IT! Also thank you to THE W...
Mar 05, 2021•48 min•Ep 78•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode I talk to Baz. If you haven't heard of BAZ thats cool. Thats why we are all here right? Baz is a french composer, arranger and drummer. Not sure why he is french has to do with anything but it might explain the accent right? Well Baz's accomplishments include arranging a FULL ORCHESTRA for the NOFX live at the red rocks record. Thats no small feat. We get into that and so much more in this episode. Baz is also the third and final single episode before we get into a FULL LA B...
Feb 27, 2021•1 hr 20 min•Ep 77•Transcript available on Metacast This conversation has been awhile in the making. I have been friends with Johnny for years and we always try to make a point to head down to LA to catch up with him and Annie whenever we can. I mean I have know a little bit of Johnnys musical adventure BUT this was great to really get into his past and hear some stories I didn't know. Big thank you to The Sorels for giving me the intro to the show. They have a new record out on Reta Records which you should probably go buy! Also to check out eve...
Feb 22, 2021•2 hr 4 min•Ep 76•Transcript available on Metacast 
