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Beach BOOSTER Radio PodcastsBEACH CORNER with Dianna Chycki - Nov. 03.2020 - SILVIA PLAVSIC - THE TRENDY WREATHWhat started out as a hobby three-years ago quickly grew into a business The Trendy Wreath House specializes in creating designer wreaths for all holiday seasons and occasions. All wreaths are made for indoors and outdoors ready to greet your family and friends.Joining Dianna via ZOOM is owner of The Trendy Wreath House, Silvia Plavsic. A mother of two young adults being a single parent and working full time during the day along with all the daily tasks of running a household, Silvia started wreathing to relieve stress.Her passion is reflected...
2020-11-0516 min
Beach BOOSTER Radio PodcastsBEACH CORNER with Dianna Chycki - Oct. 27.2020 - SAMANTHA CLAYTONJoining Dianna this week via ZOOM on Beach Corner – Beach BOOSTER Radio is Toronto singer/songwriter and Jazz chanteuse, Samantha Clayton. She is known for her music genre in Jazz, adult contemporary and folk.A proficient singer in English and in French, her vocals have an inclination of a Joni Mitchell, Janis Ian and Paula Cole. She is also a fitness professional fully certified through the National Pilates Certification program along with her various teachings in Pilates, Barre, HIIT and in general, movement education.Her recent music video for “Undertow” truly showcases her Palates gracefulness and bea...
2020-10-2820 min
Beach BOOSTER Radio PodcastsBEACH CORNER with Dianna Chycki - Oct. 20, 2020 - MADISON MUELLERSinger/songwriter, Madison Mueller is turning heads in the music scene having garnered two International Singer Songwriter Association Awards (ISSA) for “International Young Adult Artist of the Year” and “International Silver Music Video of the Year – for EXHALE” as well as her most recent win at the LDM Radio Awards in New York city for “Pop Song of the Year for EXHALE”.She is also the recipient of several accolades at the Josie Music Awards (JMA) and this past year was nominated in several categories including “Pop/Contemporary Song of the Year for TOO NICE”.In May she released an ac...
2020-10-2121 min
Beach BOOSTER Radio PodcastsBEACH CORNER with Dianna Chycki - Oct 06, 2020 - PETER DISTIFANO - GRIMM GROUNDSGrimm Grounds Scare Maze sponsored by Beach BOOSTER Media Group returns once again this year and you can anticipate it will be bigger than ever with the expansion of all new horrific props, costumes and corridors. The attraction will be located in a new section of the Georgian Bay Park that will take patrons deep into a creepy dark forest.New to this season is the Georgian Bay Barn Movie Screen where classic family friendly Hallowe’en thriller movies will be projected during the Grimm Grounds event. Grimm Grounds is a privately owned and custom-made se...
2020-10-0711 min
Beach BOOSTER Radio PodcastsBEACH CORNER with Dianna Chycki - Sept 29. 2020 - CAROLINE CHIADianna was delighted to welcome a very special friend via Skype from Taiwan, Caroline Chia from East West Entertainment Group. Caroline is originally from Toronto and has been in the entertainment industry since the 1980s and has paved her way to Asia where she has lived and worked there since 1990.Dianna met Caroline when she was working with Platinum Blonde’s management company and she is now spearheading East West Entertainment Group, a full service TV/film and video production company.Over the years, Caroline has overseen projects for major branded clients such as Jet Li...
2020-10-0227 min
Beach BOOSTER Radio PodcastsBEACH CORNER with Dianna Chycki - Sept 22, 2020 - CENTURY SURFERSA brand new rock band “Century Surfers” based on the sound of the nineties with a modern twist featuring the very talented guitarist, Jamie Gutfreund and vocalist, Roddy Colmer. Both known separately, Jamie is a popular television news anchor/reporter on CP24 and Roddy is a former member of rock/reggae band “Rebel Emergency”, he works at Sirius XM Canada and is a Howard Stern Show comedy contributor.Their single “The Wave” reached number 31 on iTunes Rock Chart and a fourth single “Broken Puppets” was released on August 21st. A debut album is in the works for 2021.Joining Dia...
2020-09-2323 min
Beach BOOSTER Radio PodcastsBEACH CORNER with Dianna Chycki - Sept 15, 2020 - MIKE & ERICA - THE MIKE McCARTHY BANDThey’ve been performing together on stage for thirty-years, Mike and his wife, Erica Prinn-McCarthy form The Mike McCarthy Band and have since expanded to a seven-piece band including their talented son, singer/songwriter and guitarist, Austin, which I had the pleasure of interviewing in the past.A five-song EP is in the works that will include three original songs recorded prior to COVID-19 along with a brand new tune titled “County Line” plus one more to be produced.Recently The Mike McCarthy Band participated at a sold out Duntroon Highlands Golf Course in support of Sou...
2020-09-1924 min
Beach BOOSTER Radio PodcastsBEACH CORNER with Dianna Chycki - July 28. 2020 - ARTIE PASQUALEThe Sopranos created by David Chase premiered on HBO in the U.S. on January 10th, 1999 and ended on June 10th 2007. It was widely regarded as one of the greatest television series of all time and won a multitude of awards over the years.Set in New Jersey and New York City, the series follows Tony Soprano, a New Jersey-based-Italian-American mobster who tries to balance his family life with his role as boss of the Soprano family.Dianna was delighted to welcome via phone, actor, producer and best known for his role as “Burt Gervasi” in T...
2020-07-3120 min
Beach BOOSTER Radio PodcastsBEACH CORNER with Dianna Chycki - July 21, 2020 - PAUL JAMES SAUNDERSDianna was delighted to welcome via phone award winning actor for film, TV, other medias stage as well as award winning multimedia actor artist and DJ/host of “The Rock’n Soul Review” on Cashbox Radio, Paul James Saunders.At the tender age of 21-years-old, he auditioned for the production of “Hair” in 1969 and has since enjoyed a diversified career in the entertainment industry for over thirty-years.Paul is the founding member and leader of “The History of Rock and Roll” starring “Pauly and The Goodfellas” a tribute show to the 50’s, 60’s, 70’s and 80’s for the past twenty-year...
2020-07-2220 min
Beach BOOSTER Radio PodcastsBEACH CORNER with Dianna Chycki - June 30, 2020 - ENDIGOJoining Dianna via Skype from Japan is Swedish singer/songwriter and You Tube Channel personality, ENDIGO. I had the pleasure of interviewing ENDIGO years ago as vocal of “Overworld” where I invited the band to submit their music video “My Reality” to our Wasaga Beach Short Film Festival and the band won the 2014 International Platinum Award.Since then ENDIGO moved to Japan and released a solo album in February titled: “Inter” written, recorded and produced by ENDIGO. His “ENDIGO You Tube Channel” has reached over 500,000 subscribers and recently launched “M3M3 TV” a joint channel with his partner Maya Fennec...
2020-07-0234 min
Beach BOOSTER Radio PodcastsBEACH CORNER with Dianna Chycki - June 23, 2020 - DANIEL VNUKOWSKIHe is the artistic director and founder of the not-for-profit organization Collingwood Summer Music Festival (collingwoodfestival.com) he has travelled the world as a classic-trained concert pianist and his parents live right here in Wasaga Beach, Dianna was delighted to welcome via Skype, Daniel VnukowskiDaniel discovered Wasaga Beach when he travelled to Canada with his parents who were looking to retire and came upon Collingwood and Wasaga Beach. It didn't take them long to fall in love with our community.Daniel is recreating a series of his Carnegie Hall performances for his virtual audience...
2020-06-2727 min
Beach BOOSTER Radio PodcastsBEACH CORNER with Dianna Chycki - June 16, 2020 - MIKE SLEATHHe is one of Canada’s most in-demand drummers after getting turned down at Humber College three-years in a row and now the touring drummer for international superstar Shawn Mendes, Mike Sleath.Mike was the celebrity guest at the Wasaga Beach Brewing Company May two-four Zoom Beach Party and since then got engaged!Dianna was delighted to welcome via Face Time the touring drummer for Shawn Mendes, Mike Sleath. Find out who had the most influence on his drumming style and his relationship with Shawn Mendes.For more information visit mikesleathdrums.com or...
2020-06-1723 min
Beach BOOSTER Radio PodcastsBEACH CORNER with Dianna Chycki - June 09, 2020 - ROCHELLE REYNOLDS - QUARTER CENTURY THEATREDianna's guest via ZOOM is founder and artistic director of Quarter Century Theatre, Rochelle Reynolds.Rochelle moved to Los Angeles in January where she enjoyed many great industry experiences unfortunately, she had to return to Collingwood due to COVID-19 pandemic.Since her return she has been busy launching her first children film series titled: “Teddy Bear Theatre”. The concept is based on teaching children the importance of kindness, compassion, friendship and authenticity through short stories told via puppetry. You can catch the series on their You Tube Channel as well as their website at qctheatre.ca.
2020-06-1028 min
Beach BOOSTER Radio PodcastsBEACH CORNER with Dianna Chycki - June 02, 2020 - WAYNE BUTTERY & RITA JOHNSDuring this pandemic and self-isolation this dynamic duo have built a studio in their home where they recorded and produced three amazing songs: “Bye, Bye Mr. Blue”, “Next Train” and “Guilty As Sin”.Dianna was delighted to welcome back via Face Time singer/songwriter, guitarist and artistic director of Stonebridge Wasaga Beach Blues Festival, Wayne Buttery and former JUNO and CASBY Award nominee, vocalist, Rita Johns.Both Wayne and Rita will share their new songs and Wayne will give us a sneak peak as to what we can anticipate of the postponed 10th Annual Stonebridge Wasaga Beach...
2020-06-0325 min
Beach BOOSTER Radio PodcastsBEACH CORNER with Dianna Chycki - May 19, 2020 - MARG SCHEBEN-EDEYOut of the Cold Collingwood is a temporary overnight emergency winter shelter launched December 2nd, 2019 spearheaded by the non-profit accredited Community Connection.Operating from November to April, this is more than an overnight accommodation offering a centralized and safe space were youth over 16-years-old, individuals and families with dependents experiencing homelessness will be connected to resources to go from homeless to sheltered to housed.Dianna was delighted to welcome to BEACH CORNER via phone one of the organizers of Out of the Cold Collingwood, Marg Scheben-Edey. Marg will share program info and how the current...
2020-05-2011 min
Beach BOOSTER Radio PodcastsBEACH CORNER with Dianna Chycki - May 12, 2020 - WASAGA MIKE - CLASSIC ROCK SAGAA new addition has been added to Beach BOOSTER Radio, “CLASSIC ROCK SAGA” with host Wasaga Mike Jablonski. Launched in August 2019, this show is now broadcasting three times a week Fridays at 8:00 p.m., Saturdays at 11:00 p.m. and Sundays at noon available at beachbooster.com sponsored by Wasaga Beach TV.Since its inception “Listener Request List” has been introduced with some requests coming as far away as Florida, Indiana, Chicago to name a few.Wasaga Mike is also producer of Wasaga Beach TV, a You Tube platform community show, promoting Wasaga Beach while offering informat...
2020-05-1414 min
Beach BOOSTER Radio PodcastsBEACH CORNER with Dianna Chycki - GORDON DEPPE & SANDY HORNE of THE SPOONS - May 05, 2020This year marks the 40th Anniversary of the Spoons for our Canadian new wave favourites with hits such as “Nova Heart”, “Romantic Traffic”, “Old Emotions” and “Tell No Lies”.Recently The Spoons launched their latest album “New Day New World this was their first studio project in over eight years along with a beautiful music video for the song titled “Landing Lights” paying homage to the front-line heroes of the COVID-19 pandemic. This virtual video was produced and directed by independent filmmaker, Peter Sacco. The new album available on CD and vinyl captures that signature sound of the 80’s new Spoons.
2020-05-0626 min
Beach BOOSTER Radio PodcastsBEACH CORNER with Dianna Chycki - April 28, 2020 - DAVID CUBITT - WASAGA BEACH BREWING CO.Wasaga Beach Brewing Company celebrated their 4th anniversary on April 22nd. This beer company has come a long way since its inception of their retro custom RV at Beach Area One with their first beer named, Beach One Cerveza. Beach One Cerveza can be found at bars, restaurants, LCBO and grocery stores. Recently Wasaga Beach Brewing Company hosted their first “Zoom Beach Party” where 52-people were invited to participate dressed in their summer attire cheering “Wasaga – that’s how we say cheers around here!” You can catch the video on their Facebook page.Joining Dianna via Skype is president...
2020-04-2916 min
Beach BOOSTER Radio PodcastsBEACH CORNER with Dianna Chycki - April 21, 2020 - CHRISTEL BATELSEIn our current virtual world, we are finding ways to embrace this new environment in our daily lives. Joining Dianna via Zoom is Toronto comedian Christel Bartelse who recently got acquainted with this latest “Zoom” medium.Christel is a regular performer at comedy shows, cabarets and storytelling events throughout the GTA. She is known for creating, writing, producing and performing solo shows. She is a four-time Canadian Comedy Award Nominee for “Best One Person Show”. Apart from her theatrical work she is also a certified yoga instructor.She recently co-hosted and co-produced a storytelling show titled: “...
2020-04-2318 min
Beach BOOSTER Radio PodcastsBEACH CORNER with Dianna Chycki - April 14, 2020 - LAURA BAINBOROUGHAn indie photographer from Barrie has taken COVID-19 to a different level by creating a fashion line, joining Dianna via Face Time is Laura Bainborough from Laura Joy Photography.During these self-isolation times, Laura found a way in keeping herself creative and positive with her latest project. Inspired by a formal gown, Laura pooled her talent and skills to produce these amazing COVID-19 fashion line spoof photos while experimenting with different lighting techniques.For the past two-years, Laura operates a quaint studio in Barrie. Her specialty is in lifestyle, head-shot and commercial photography. She enjoys...
2020-04-2012 min
Beach BOOSTER Radio PodcastsBEACH CORNER with Dianna Chycki - April 07, 2020 - DANIEL SHAWDuring these challenging times and self-isolation we are seeing many accomplished artists coming forward with some very creative ways in keeping us entertained. Dianna welcomed via phone from Collingwood a local talented artist, Daniel Shaw. Daniel has combined his skills of stand-up comedy and graphic design to produce a series of hilarious parody comic book covers of COVID-19 heroes.Originally from Wasaga Beach, Daniel has been performing as a stand-up comedian for the past five-years in our surrounding area and he is also a creative director at Switch Video.Dianna caught up with Daniel and he s...
2020-04-0813 min
Beach BOOSTER Radio PodcastsBEACH CORNER with Dianna Chycki - March 31, 2020 - KATIE LANCE of KATIE LANCE CONSULTINGDianna was pleased to welcome via Skype from San Francisco, California, CEO and Co-Founder of Katie Lance Consulting, Katie Lance. Katie is a nationally known keynote speaker specializing in social media strategy and content development.Her forte is in real estate where she has been working with agents and brokers for the past ten years helping them achieve major results by using social media without spending a lot of time.Katie is also the author of the best-selling book “#GetSocialSmart” and the founder of “#GetSocialSmart” Academy. Katie has been named one of the most 100 influential people i...
2020-04-0120 min
Beach BOOSTER Radio PodcastsBEACH CORNER with Dianna Chycki - March 24.2020 - MICHELLE HEAD of CAKEY BAKEY BOUTIQUEIf you love baking and cake designs you’ll want to tune-in to Corus Studios’ “The Big Bake: Spring” making its debut on Tuesday, March 31st at 9:00 p.m. on @FoodnetworkCA.This is a baking competition series where baking teams have five-hours to design, bake and decorate a grand-scale cake creation based on a particular theme. In the end, the most ambitious and delicious will get one team closer to each episode’s $10,000 prize.Joining Dianna in the studio is one who knows all about baking and will be showing off her skills in the new compet...
2020-03-2512 min
Beach BOOSTER Radio PodcastsBEACH CORNER with Dianna Chycki - March 17. 2020 - LYRIC DUBEEAward winning multi-genre artist, Lyric Dubee plays and writes a variety of music that he has labeled “Revolution Rock”. Lyric garnered the 2019 ISSA (International Singer Songwriter Association) International Entertainer of the Year Award held in Atlanta, Georgia back in August. He was also nominated in three other categories including “Male Vocalist of the Year”, “Male Single of the Year for Come Around Again” and “Male Rising Star”.On March 13th, he released a new EP and music video for “Sudden Death of Stars”. A partnership/endorsement was entered with Faith Guitars recently and forthcoming in the near future is a much-ant...
2020-03-2421 min
Beach BOOSTER Radio PodcastsBEACH CORNER with Dianna Chycki - DANNO O'SHEA - MY SON THE HURRICANEGet ready to be energized with the return of My Son the Hurricane. This multi-horn, multi-drummer, multi-singer, brass funk beast composed of 12 band members is scheduled to perform at the Georgian Bay Hotel located at 10 Vacation Inn Drive in Collingwood on Friday, April 17th at 7:30 p.m. in support of My Friend’s House. To purchase tickets go to eventbrite.com.Known as Canada’s premier live music acts with over 40 sold out shows in Canada, United States and Europe – needless to say – no dance floor is safe!Dianna's guest via phone is bandleader and drummer...
2020-03-1321 min
Beach BOOSTER Radio PodcastsBEACH CORNER with Dianna Chycki - March 03.2020 - MEMPHIS JONESKnown as the VIP Emcee and performer of the Collingwood Elvis Festival, Memphis Jones is a true family man, a pastor, music historian and musician. Hailed from Memphis, TN, he has travelled the world telling stories and playing guitar.He recently was in Collingwood performing “An Evening with Memphis Jones “ at Living Stone Golf Resort in support of my Friend’s House.Memphis will be returning to Toronto as Emcee and performer at the upcoming “Ultimate Legends Weekend” presented by Creative Gal Productions on Friday, May 22nd and Saturday, May 23rd at the Westin Toronto Airport Ho...
2020-03-0821 min
Beach BOOSTER Radio PodcastsBEACH CORNER with Dianna Chycki - Feb. 25.2020 - MOUSA GHODRATIFARDDianna is delighted to welcome back via Face Time, producer, director and writer, Mousa Ghodratifard. Mousa won the 2015 Wasaga Beach Short Film Festival National Gold Award with “Sweet Coffee” which also garnered the attention of the 2013 Berlin International Film Festival.“Sweet Coffee” tells the story of a well-established and successful writer’s imagination, Dean. His life has become dull and he visualizes a much-needed change only to find out that life is actually giving him what he had desired all along.Born in Iran, Mousa grew up in Turkey and moved to Canada in 2009 where he worked...
2020-02-2625 min
Beach BOOSTER Radio PodcastsBEACH CORNER with Dianna Chycki - Feb. 18.2020 - JAY DUPUIS - "SPRING WITH THE KING"“Spring with the King” presented by Ray and Sandie Bandura from the Olde Town Terrace with performances by Graceland’s Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist World Champions: Jay Dupuis and Justin Shandor, the Collingwood Elvis Festival Grand Champions: Roy LeBlanc and Sylvain Leduc accompanied by Rudy and the Angels along with some special guests scheduled Saturday, May 23rd and Sunday, May 24th at the Collingwood Royal Canadian Legion. Joining Dianna via phone is Graceland’s 2014 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist World Champion, Jay Dupuis. Born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Jay grew up in a musical family and at an early age...
2020-02-2024 min
Beach BOOSTER Radio PodcastsBEACH CORNER with Dianna Chycki - February 11,2020 - MADISON MUELLERBarrie’s singer/songwriter, Madison Mueller was honoured with four awards in 2019: Two Josie Music Awards, International Singer Songwriter Award (ISSA) and Emerging Artist at the Barrie Arts Awards.Her unique voice and ability to write and deliver emotional performances has drawn the attention of key players in the music industry.She reveals her feelings with her latest release “Too Nice” produced by Andrew Chervak. A music video is forthcoming in the spring with “Exhale” a successful song receiving airplay around the world.Dianna caught up with Maddie at our Beach BOOSTER studios where she...
2020-02-1423 min
Beach BOOSTER Radio PodcastsBEACH CORNER with Dianna Chycki - Feb. 04.2020 - LAURA LaCHAPELLEJoining Dianna for this week's BEACH CORNER is actor, director, stage manager, drama instructor and mother, Laura LaChapelle. Laura recently joined forces with co-director of Active Arts, Deanne Service. Both have worked in the past on three Pantos. Together they are bringing some exciting musical theatre program for children and youth via Active Arts and Wasaga Beach Parks and Rec.The “Musical Theatre Program” is designed for ages 13 to 18 and auditions are being scheduled on Friday, February 7th from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Wasaga Beach Arena located at 425 River Road West and Saturday, February 8th from...
2020-02-0514 min
Beach BOOSTER Radio PodcastsBEACH CORNER with Dianna Chycki - Dec. 10. 19 - SLEEPING BEAUTY THE PANTO - GAME OF THORNSDianna welcomes local director for Sandcastle Theatre, Laura LaChapelle and actress, Corinne Mackenzie who will share info on the upcoming “Sleeping Beauty The Panto – Game of Thorns” presented by Sandcastle Theatre.This traditional Christmas Panto with a cast of 40 mixed with youth and adults is taking place at the Wasaga Beach RecPlex with four shows scheduled Saturday December 21st and Sunday, December 22nd at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.This marks Beach Corner’s last show of the year on beachBOOSTER radio. Beach Corner sponsored by Exchanging Vows Bridal Boutique in Collingwood will return on Beach BO...
2019-12-1114 min
Beach BOOSTER Radio PodcastsBEACH CORNER with Dianna Chycki - Dec. 03.19 - TOMMY JAMES of TOMMY JAMES & THE SHONDELLSDianna is delighted to welcome via phone on Beach Corner legendary American pop rock musician, singer/songwriter, record producer and author of “Me, the Mob and The Music” co-written with Martin Fitzpatrick and widely known as the leader of the 1960’s rock band “Tommy James and The Shondells”, Tommy James.Tommy was awarded the 2019 New York Jukebox Artist of the Year, The Pittsburgh Legend Award and inducted into the Prestigious New Jersey Hall of Fame where a hologram can be viewed at Neward Airport.A new CD was released this year titled “Alive” with special guests such as Gene Cornis...
2019-12-0436 min
Beach BOOSTER Radio PodcastsBEACH CORNER with Dianna Chycki - Nov 26.19 - “Spring with the King – The World Champion Elvis Showcase”Get ready for 2020 with the upcoming “Spring with the King – The World Champion Elvis Showcase” scheduled from Saturday, May 23rd to Sunday, May 24th at the Collingwood Royal Canadian Legion located at 490 Ontario Street presented by the Olde Town Terrace.Two-days of amazing shows will feature the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist World Champions: Jay Dupuis and Justin Shandor and Collingwood Elvis Festival Grand Champions: Roy Leblanc and Sylvain Leduc accompanied by Rudy and the Angels on Saturday, May 23rd and on Sunday, May 24th a spectacular “Celebration of Elvis of Everlasting Love of Gospel” with the Ultimate and Grand Champion E...
2019-11-2830 min
Beach BOOSTER Radio PodcastsBEACH CORNER with Dianna Chycki - Nov 19.19 - GENE CORNISHDianna's guest this week via phone is Gene Cornish, one of the founding members of the band “The Rascals” who recently launched his book titled “Good Lovin’ – My Life as a Rascal” co-written with Stephen Miller available at amazon.com. Gene is known as the legendary guitarist, singer/songwriter, producer, author and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee. This was two and half years in the making for Gene and it’s a must read! Gene tells his story of fame, stardom and his life as a Rascal where you learn the underside of rock and roll. The Rasca...
2019-11-2019 min
Beach BOOSTER Radio PodcastsBEACH CORNER with Dianna Chycki - Nov. 12.19 - A BLUESMAN'S CONCERT & DANCE BENEFIT FOR PATRICK MONOGHANBEACH CORNER with Dianna Chycki on Beach BOOSTER Radio.TODAY (Tuesday) at 10am & 8pm.Dianna's guests are Wayne Buttery and Harold Bickerstaff from Stonebrige Wasaga Beach Blues who will share info on the upcoming “A Bluesman’s Concert and Dance Benefit for Patrick Monoghan” scheduled Tuesday, November 19th at the Collingwood Royal Canadian Legion. Beach Booster Media Group is proud to be one of the sponsors of this great event.Patrick Monoghan has been hosting “Buckslide Blues Cruise” for the past three years on Canoe FM in Haliburton, a not-for-profit community radio station. Dianna enjoyed interviewi...
2019-11-1425 min
Beach BOOSTER Radio PodcastsBEACH CORNER with Dianna Chycki - Oct 29.19 - TARA KLEIN - EXCHANGING VOWS BRIDAL BOUTIQUEJoining Dianna on this week's BEACH CORNER is executive director and owner of Exchanging Vows Bridal Boutique (EVBB), Tara Klein. Tara will share the upcoming Georgian Bay Wedding Show scheduled Sunday, November 3rd at the Alpine Ski Club and what you can anticipate for the bridal Spring Collection 2020. EVBB is a proud sponsor of Beach Corner on Beach BOOSTER Radio and Beach Talk on Wasaga Beach TV. Dianna thanks Tara for her support and for being my stylist over the years where she had the pleasure of wearing her beautiful gowns for our local events and for Wasaga...
2019-10-3010 min
Beach BOOSTER Radio PodcastsBEACH CORNER with Dianna Chycki - Oct 22.19 - Repeat Interview with BOBBY CURTOLAThis week's BEACH CORNER we feature Dianna's phone interview, originally broadcast in 2016, with Bobby Curtola. Bobby passed away in 2016.Bobby will be inducted (posthumously) into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame on October 27th at the Calgary’s Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre along side of Cowboy Junkies, Andy Kim and Chilliwack.Bobby was such a great man and so positive. During our conversation he mentioned how "dreams do come true and you are never too old". He is truly missed!We are sure he would be humbled and thrilled wi...
2019-10-2351 min
Beach BOOSTER Radio PodcastsBEACH CORNER with Dianna Chycki - Oct. 15.19 - PETER DISTEFANO - GRIMM GROUNDSGear up for Halloween with “Grimm Grounds Hallowe’en Scare Maze”, making its debut at Georgian Bay Recreational Park located at 4230 Crossland Road in Tiny, minutes away from Wasaga Beach, proudly sponsored by Beach BOOSTER Media Group.Grimm Grounds is a linear professional scare maze fusing theatrical stage lighting/FX with big sound, realistic horror props/sets and live actors.Now entering in its fifth season, the attraction has been praised for its unique layout, use of theatrics and unexpected jump scares. Over the years, this attraction has been recognized as one of the best scare m...
2019-10-1613 min
Beach BOOSTER Radio PodcastsBEACH CORNER with Dianna Chycki - Oct. 08.19 - MYLES GOODWYNLegendary Canadian guitarist and songwriter, Myles Goodwyn is releasing “Friends of the Blues 2” on October 25th via Linus Entertainment. Some incredible blues artists are featured such as Jack de Keyser, Kenny “Blues Boss” Wayne, Warren Robert, Ross Billard to name a few.This is a follow up to his international acclaim debut album “Myles Goodwyn and Friends of the Blues” which garnered a 2019 Juno Nomination for Blues Recording of the Year and a 2019 East Coast Music Award for Blues Recording of the Year. Myles Goodwyn is known as the singer, guitarist, writer, producer and leader of the multi-platinum selling rock...
2019-10-1038 min
Beach BOOSTER Radio PodcastsBEACH CORNER with Dianna Chycki - October 01.19 - REBECCA RAINOur very own local singer/songwriter, Rebecca Rain was a top eight finalist at the 2019 Boots and Hearts Emerging Artist Showcase along with celebrating her 30th birthday. She recently performed at the Blue Mountain Village “Guitar Trail” where hike and music come together.You can catch Rebecca Rain at the Second Annual Hootenanny on Saturday, October 12th scheduled from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Wasaga Beach RecPlex. She is scheduled to be part of the lineup for “The Big River Country Festival” in 2020.Joining Dianna via phone for this Beach Corner is our beautifu...
2019-10-0219 min
Beach BOOSTER Radio PodcastsBEACH CORNER with Dianna Chycki - Sept 24.19 - STEVE STRONGMANThe 9th Annual Stonebridge Wasaga Beach Blues welcomed award winning Canadian bluesman, Steve Strongman. Steve rocked the Main Stage 2 on Saturday night.In 2019 he captured “Best Guitarist” for The Solo Duo Category at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, Tennessee as well as a 2018 JUNO Award Nomination for Blues Album of the Year for “No Time Like Now”.Recently he launched his 7th album in June titled “Tired of Talkin’” and performed a guitar duet with Randy Bachman on the Bachman Turner Overdrive Classic “You Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet”.Unfortunately due to Steve Strongman’s busy schedule Dianna w...
2019-09-2815 min
Beach BOOSTER Radio PodcastsBEACH CORNER with Dianna Chycki - Sept 17.19 -Quarter Century Theatre is proud to present their fall production of “Collected Stories of Hearts and Minds” scheduled from September 22nd and 23rd at 7:00 p.m. at Collingwood Simcoe Street Theatre located at 65 Simcoe Street. Artistic director and founder of Quarter Century Theatre, Rochelle Reynolds has teamed up with Drew Murdoch and Gwyn Beaver to inspire you think critically about your memories and how they have shaped your life. This marks the second installment of the “Collected Stories” series that began last May with “A Better World”.Joining Dianna in the studio from Quarter Century Theatre are creative dir...
2019-09-1819 min
Beach BOOSTER Radio PodcastsBEACH CORNER with Dianna Chycki - Sept 11.10 - PART FOUR - MISS EMILY - STONEBRIDGE WASAGA BEACH BLUES FESTIVALMiss Emily is set to perform at the upcoming 9th Annual Stonebridge Wasaga Beach Blues on Saturday, September 14th at 4:15 p.m. at Main Stage 2. For fifteen years she has captivated listeners across Canada, the US and the United Kingdom with her unique combination of passion and talent. In 2011, she opened for the Tragically Hip and from there she developed a relationship that would change the course of her career. Joining Dianna via phone is singer/songwriter, Miss Emily. For more information visit themissemily.com or her social media sites. Special thanks goes to Stonebridge Wasaga B...
2019-09-1321 min
Beach BOOSTER Radio PodcastsBEACH CORNER with Dianna Chycki - Sept 11.19 - PART THREE - SEAN CHAMBERS - STONEBRIDGE WASAGA BEACH BLUES FESTIVAL 2019American Blues rock singer/songwriter and guitarist Sean Chambers is scheduled to perform at the 9th Annual Stonebridge Wasaga Beach Blues on Saturday, September 14th at 8:15 p.m. at main stage one. This marks Sean’s first visit to Wasaga Beach. He was named as “One of the Top 50 Blues Guitarists of the last Century” by Britain’s own Guitarist Magazine. Since 1998 Sean released seven albums with the most recent in 2018 titled “Welcome My Blues” within the first week it reached number 9 on US Billboard Blues Album Charts.Joining Dianna via phone is singer/songwriter and guitarist, Sean Chamber...
2019-09-1324 min
Beach BOOSTER Radio PodcastsBEACH CORNER with Dianna Chycki - Sept 10.19 - PART TWO - BROOKE BLACKBURN - STONEBRIDGE WASAGA BEACH BLUES FESTIVAL 2019Blackburn Brothers will be performing at the upcoming Stonebridge Wasaga Beach Blues on Sunday, September 15th at 6:40 p.m. at Main Stage 2. The band garnered a Maple Blues Award for “Best New Band” in 2010 and a JUNO Award nomination for “Blues Album of the Year” in 2016. Blackburn is a band of brothers that groove together with Duane (lead vocals/keyboard); Brooke (guitar/vocals); Cory (drums) and Robert (songwriter and sax). The Blackburn name is rooted in history of the Underground Railroad a name that has become truly connected in the Toronto Music Industry.Joining Dianna via Face Tim...
2019-09-1322 min
Beach BOOSTER Radio PodcastsBEACH CORNER with Dianna Chycki - Sept 10.19 - PART ONE - WAYNE BUTTERY & HAROLD BICKERSTAFF - STONEBRIDGE WASAGA BEACH BLUES FESTIVAL 2019Attention all Blues Fan!!! The 9th Annual Stonebridge Wasaga Beach Blues will be turning the town blue from September 13th to 15th at the Stonebridge Town Centre. Beach BOOSTER Media Group is proud to be one of the sponsors of this great annual event.A total of 25 award-winning local, Canadian and International blues bands will grace two stages at the Stonebridge Town Centre along with this year’s new addition of “Friday Night Fish Fry”. Returning is the popular Blues in the Schools program exposing over 200 local students to the history and uniqueness of the blues and the Was...
2019-09-1322 min
Beach BOOSTER Radio PodcastsBEACH CORNER with Dianna Chycki - September 03.19 - BONDS OF MARABonds of Mara marked their last show by headlining at the 7th Annual Georgian Triangle Music Festival at the Wasaga Beach RecPlex on August 24th.This super group consists of current and former members of some notable multi-platinum selling acts led by ex-I Mother Earth singer, Brian Byrne; Sal Costa, guitar/back-up vocal; Dave Benedict, bass and Daryl Ralph, drums.Together they create the best of both-world by merging experience with fresh enthusiasm and raw urgency, a new force to be reckoned with.As for the meaning of the name, Mara, the demon who tempted the...
2019-09-0415 min
Beach BOOSTER Radio PodcastsBEACH CORNER with Dianna Chycki - Aug. 17.19 - LYRIC DUBEEJoining Dianna on this week's BEACH CORNER is singer, songwriter and guitarist, Lyric Dubee.Lyric recently captured the 2019 International Singer Songwriter Association (ISSA) for Entertainer of the Year. He is scheduled to perform in China at the upcoming Nanyan Music Festival on September 21st. This marks his second trip to Asia having toured in 2015 with his double album release.Dianna caught up with Lyric at the Georgian Triangle Music Festival and he shares info on his most recent award and music scene in Bermuda. For more information visit www.lyricdubee.com and @lyricdubee on all...
2019-08-2816 min
Beach BOOSTER Radio PodcastsBEACH CORNER with Dianna Chycki - Aug. 20. 19 - AMANDA MURRAY - SMALL HALLS FESTIVALThe 6th Annual Small Halls Festival is from October 3rd to October 6th, a four-day multi-venue event showcasing Clearview Township’s nine community halls.Since 2017 the event has been designated a Top 100 Festivals by FEO (Festival and Events Ontario), a distinction and commitment of those who make the festivals and events industry in Ontario such a success.Founded in 2014, the Small Halls Festival was created to celebrate the legacy of the “small hall” while showcasing their uniqueness and commemorating their rural way of life throughout the township.This year’s lineup will include: Ken Yates, Good Enough L...
2019-08-2213 min
Beach BOOSTER Radio PodcastsBEACH CORNER with Dianna Chycki - Aug 06.19 - 2019 ELVIS FESTIVALThe 25th Annual Collingwood Elvis Festival celebrated a milestone from July 26th to July 28th with this year’s theme “Homecoming” recognizing and reminiscing with fans, friends and family that makes Collingwood and Elvis so very unique and special.This marked the last year the town of Collingwood was hosting the event as the festival returns to its roots in 2020 managed by a private events host scheduled from July 24th to July 26th.This is a two-part series and in this first segment, Dianna gets up close and personal with Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artists and Grand Champions such a...
2019-08-0848 min
Beach BOOSTER Radio PodcastsBEACH CORNER with Dianna Chycki - ROB POTTER - WASAGA UNDER SIEGE 2019Get ready for the return of Wasaga Under Siege the War of 1812 with this year’s theme “Ships and Sails” on Saturday, August 17th from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. held at Nancy Island Historic Site. Beach BOOSTER Media Group is delighted to be one of the sponsors of this great family event again this year.This year the event is only one day due to the tall ships and re-enactments occurring in Penetanguishene the previous weekend.Originally created fifteen-years ago by event founder and organizer Dave Brunelle, Wasaga Under Siege is now under the guidance of Friend...
2019-07-2412 min
Beach BOOSTER Radio PodcastsBEACH CORNER with Dianna Chycki - July 16.19 - NOISY RIVER BANDA rock and roll music fundraiser featuring the “Noisy River Band” with proceeds going to the RVH in Barrie is scheduled for Saturday, July 27that the Avening Community Hall located at 3401 County Road 42 in Creemore. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. followed by live entertainment at 8:00 p.m.Tickets are $25 per person and can be purchased at Sweet Escapes in Angus, Fornettos in Stayner, Barcelos in Wasaga Beach, RVH in Barrie, via the Noisy River Band Facebook message, at the door or by calling Martin at 647-296-3374.The newly formed local five-piece band is highlighted by Terri-Lynn Burg...
2019-07-1713 min
Beach BOOSTER Radio PodcastsBEACH CORNER with Dianna Chycki - July 02.19 - SHAWN CROZIER - GEORGIAN TRIANGLE MUSIC FESTIVAL 2019The 7th Annual Georgian Triangle Music Festival (GTMF) is scheduled on August 23rd and 24th.Featuring a headline ticketed performance by “Bonds of Mara” consisting of former members of some notable and multi-platinum selling artists who will be showcasing their first show at the Wasaga Beach RecPlex on Saturday, August 24th.New this year is a discussion panel that Dianna will be hosting adding an educational aspect to the event on Saturday, August 24th from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the RecPlex. Over the two days this various musical genres ranging from rock, blues, coun...
2019-07-0320 min
Beach BOOSTER Radio PodcastsBEACH CORNER with Dianna Chycki - June 25, 2019 - MADISON MUELLERAt only 18-years-old, she has captured two Josie Music Awards and two International Singer Songwriter Association Awards nominations and if this wasn’t enough she will be performing at the inaugural Roxodus Music Festival on Wednesday, July 10th at Edenvale Aerodrome in Clearview Township.She is the recipient of the 2018 Josie Music Award for Young Adult Female Artist of the Year. The JMA is the largest independent award show globally held in Dollywood, Tennessee.She plans to record an EP and a music video for her latest single “Exhale” in the near future with the grant...
2019-06-2619 min
Beach BOOSTER Radio PodcastsBEACH CORNER with Dianna Chycki - June 11.19 - GEORGE CZERNY-HOLOWNIAJoining Dianna on this week's show, is writer, photographer and editor, George Czerny-Holownia better known as “George”.George recently launched “Kiss the Ground You Walk On, Canada!” This book reveals the “A, B, Cs of How to be a better Canadian” available online at amazon.com, indigo.com and volumesdirect.com.George is a retired newspaperman and believes the downslide in turnout of eligible voters, in elections at various levels of government, equates with the death of democracy. According to George, the tide has to be turned on voter apathy and he asserts that many Canadians take too much for...
2019-06-1419 min
Beach BOOSTER Radio PodcastsBEACH CORNER with Dianna Chycki - May 05.19 - ANDRE-PHILIPPE GAGNONGet ready to be charmed by the man of a thousand voices Andre-Philippe Gagnon with “The History of Rock and Roll” on Sunday at Collingwood's Historic Gayety Theatre.Considered the number one singing impressionist in the world, Andre-Philippe has toured the globe with Celine Dion, headlined Las Vegas and appeared on the “Tonight Show” with Johnny Carson where he performed his version of “We are the world”.His unique style of voicing either, in English and in French makes him and ideal international performer. Joining Dianna on Beach Corner via Face Time is the vocal chameleon and impressi...
2019-06-0717 min
Beach BOOSTER Radio PodcastsBEACH CORNER with Dianna Chycki - June 04. 19 - MR. STEVE FERRIS - WORSLEY ELEMENTARY CONCERT BANDCONGRATULATIONS to Worsley Elementary Concert Band in winning “gold” in the ‘concert band division’at MusicFest Canada in Ottawa. A community concert is scheduled on Tuesday, June 18th to celebrate students’ learning and success in the school music program along with recognizing and showing their appreciation to all the supporters including financial donations.This performance will include Junior Band, Intermediate Concert Band and a newly formed Jazz ensemble launched this year.Joining Dianna for this week's BEACH CORNER is music director for Worsley Elementary Concert Band, Mr. Steve Ferris. For more information visit www.woe.scdsb.on.ca.Pl...
2019-06-0711 min
Beach BOOSTER Radio PodcastsBEACH CORNER with Dianna Chycki - May 21.19 - ROSEMARIE O'BRIEN - 25th ANNUAL COLLINGWOOD ELVIS FESTIVALThe 25th Annual Collingwood Elvis Festival is scheduled from July 26th to 28th, 2019. In celebration of this milestone this year’s theme is “Homecoming” recognizing and reminiscing with fans, friends and family about all that makes Collingwood and Elvis so very unique and special.The silver anniversary of the World’s largest Elvis Festival will mark the last year the municipality will be hosting this event.You can anticipate an array of tribute artists from around the world, some VIP friends of Elvis and new shows. Honouring the festival is the return of the “Classic Car Parade”.Joining...
2019-05-2222 min
Beach BOOSTER Radio PodcastsBEACH CORNER with Dianna Chycki - May 14.19 - MAYOR DOUG MEASURES - CLEARVIEW DAYSClearview Township has a lot to celebrate this year with their 25th Anniversary of being an amalgamated community with “Clearview Days” scheduled Friday, May 31st and Saturday, June 1st at the GNE Fairgounds. In commemoration, you can anticipate a yearlong celebration branded with the 25th anniversary theme for all their community and special events.On January 1st, 1994 the Town of Stayner, village of Creemore, Sunnidale Township and Nottawasaga Township became the Township of Clearview.The community wide-event will celebrate families, businesses and the culture of Clearview Township with three central themes: “Made In Clearview”; “Clearviewlicious” and “Free Family Fun”.
2019-05-1515 min
Beach BOOSTER Radio PodcastsBEACH CORNER with Dianna Chycki - April 30.19 - WILL CHALMERSTribute artist to Neil Diamond, Will Chalmers performed “Solitary Man” on April 26th at the Historic Gayety Theatre in Collingwood with the Fabulous Gem Tones band presented by Back Porch Events.Will’s natural resemblance to Neil Diamond, his singing voice and outstanding charisma on stage have captivated audiences for over seventeen years.Watching Will on stage morphed into Neil Diamond at times you can’t help but second guess yourself. Last Friday, Will certainly charmed his audience with his talent in recreating the living legend of Neil Diamond.Dianna met up with Will prior to his show...
2019-05-0214 min
Beach BOOSTER Radio PodcastsBEACH CORNER with Dianna Chycki - April 23.19 - ROCHELLE REYNOLDS - QUARTER CENTURY THEATREQuarter Century Theatre is proud to present a double feature “Miss Julie and A Dolls House” scheduled from May 4th to May 11th at QCT Studio located at 19 Fourth Line in Collingwood.Written in 1800s, QCT has transformed these two plays, and according to founder and artistic director, Rochelle Reynolds, are still relevant today with the “Me Too” movement. Both plays follow two female protagonists who need to fight against male oppression for their freedom.Joining Dianna in the studio is Rochelle Reynolds who will give you an overview of these two magnificent plays along with the accompli...
2019-04-2520 min
Beach BOOSTER Radio PodcastsBEACH CORNER with Dianna Chycki - April 16.19 - WAYNE BUTTERY & HAROLD BICKERSTAFF - SPRING FLING DINNER & DANCEThe 3rd Annual Wasaga Beach Blues Spring Fling Dinner and Dance in support of Stonebridge Wasaga Beach Blues is set for Friday, May 3rd at Marlwood Golf and Country Club located at 31 Marlwood Avenue in Wasaga Beach with live entertainment provided by the B&B Blues Band featuring young guitarist, Patrick Faulkner. Doors open at 6:00 p.m., dinner at 7:00 p.m. followed by music at 8:00 p.m.Tickets are $50 each and available at Wasaga Beach Chamber of Commerce or online at wasagabeachblues.com.Find who will be this year’s entertainment line-up for the upcoming Wa...
2019-04-1722 min
Beach BOOSTER Radio PodcastsBEACH CORNER with Dianna Chycki - April 09.19 - DAN LAUZON & JAMES FARRAUTO - "GET HAPPY - THAT'S AMORE"A Vegas style show back in the hay day of the rat pack took place on March 30th at Collingwood Simcoe Street Theatre with “Get Happy – That’s Amore” a tribute to Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin presented by The Olde Town Terrace in cooperation with Creative Gal Productions.Joining Dianna today on BEACH CORNER are tribute artists for Frank Sinatra, Dan Lauzon and Dean Martin, James Farrauto.Dan is the first Canadian in 12-years to have won the 2018 Sinatra Idol contest and James is the ultimate Dean Martin Tribute artist. For the past seven years, Dan and Jame...
2019-04-1221 min
Beach BOOSTER Radio PodcastsBEACH CORNER with Dianna Chycki - April 03.19 - JACK DE KEYZERHe is the most in demand blues guitarist and known as one of Canada’s King of the blues, Jack de Keyzer is a much-celebrated musician with two Junos, eight Maple Blues Awards and a Lifetime Achievement Award in 2001.Jack is a British-born Canadian blues guitarist, vocalist, songwriter and producer. Averaging 150 shows per year, Jack has wowed audiences worldwide as an exciting live performer, soulful vocalist and world-class songwriter.Jack will be performing with his band at the Historic Gayety Theatre in Collingwood on Friday, April 12th as part of his “Checkmate Tour”.Joining Dianna for this S...
2019-04-1220 min
Beach BOOSTER Radio PodcastsBEACH CORNER with Dianna Chycki - April 02.19 - DAVID ZEUS SETTLESJoining Dianna on BEACH CORNER via phone is executive producer of Imagination Concerts, David Zeus Settles better known as “Zeus”.With his background in music production and film based out of Los Angeles, Zeus was invited by Damian Spaulding, founder and owner of Spaulding School of Music to our region to recruit young artists between the ages of 10 to 15 years old for a “Fab 5 Canadian Invasion” for an upcoming project for Disney. The name “Canadian Invasion” came as a result of direct communications between Damian Spaulding and the Disney High School Musical Producers.Zeus will share his involvem...
2019-04-0320 min
Beach BOOSTER Radio PodcastsBEACH CORNER with Dianna Chycki - March 26.19 - PENELOPE DALE - THE TREBLEMAKERSThe Treblemakers are delighted to present “Blast from the Past” featuring cool hits from the fabulous fifties with special guest, Ray Dillard on percussion. Five concert dates are scheduled with two shows in Wasaga Beach on Sunday April 7th at 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at the Wasaga Beach Community Presbyterian Church located at 2018 Mosley Street. Concerts are free to attend however free will donations will be gratefully accepted. Please note tickets are required for the Wasaga Beach concerts due to limited seating capacity. The Treblemakers is an adult community choir founded by artistic director Penelope Dale and her husb...
2019-03-2817 min
Beach BOOSTER Radio PodcastsBEACH CORNER with Dianna Chycki - Nov 07.18 - DEAN HOLLIN - "100 YEARS FROM NOW"Joining Dianna via FaceTime for a SPECIAL BEACH CORNER is director and star of “100 Years from Now”, Dean Hollin. Based on real events and featuring original songwriting, stirring vocal harmonies and dramatic storytelling, “100 Years from Now” is a musical journey from Georgian Bay to Vimy Ridge and beyond. Shipyard Kitchen Party is proud to present this moving story of a pivotal time in Canada’s history. Directed by Dean Hollin and starring Dean Hollin, Julie LeBlanc and Craig Ashton.This show garnered the Blue Mountain Foundation for the Arts - 2018 Robert G. Kemp Award.Dianna caught up with Dean...
2018-11-0918 min
Beach BOOSTER Radio PodcastsBEACH CORNER with Dianna Chycki - Sept 25.18 - TOM STRNAD of MOUNTAIN GOAT FILM COMPANYJoining Dianna for this week's BEACH CORNER is special guest, via Skype, award winning filmmaker Tom Strnad from the Mountain Goat Film Company. Mountain Goat Film Company, in collaboration with Craigleith Heritage Depot dives deep under water to bring you a virtual experience with a documentary series starting with the Mary Ward Shipwreck 360 Project set for release March 2019. Learn more about this production and future plans from Tom as he speaks with Dianna. Please share this great local programming from Beach BOOSTER Radio.
2018-09-2618 min
Beach BOOSTER Radio PodcastsBEACH CORNER with Dianna Chycki - Sept 18.18 - DAWN TYLER WATSONOn this week's BEACH CORNER, Dianna is delighted to have the beautiful and talented Dawn Tyler Watson, who performed at the 8th Annual Stonebridge Wasaga Beach Blues Festival this past Saturday, as her guest. Dianna caught up with Dawn on her way back to Montreal where she shared her love of music and info about her upcoming album titled "Mad Love" scheduled for release end of October. Photo by Lori Calman Photography.
2018-09-2126 min
Beach BOOSTER Radio PodcastsBEACH CORNER with Dianna Chycki - June 26.18 - SHAWN CROZIER - GEORGIAN TRIANGLE MUSIC FESTIVALDianna's guest this week is event coordinator and founder of the Georgian Triangle Music Festival, Shawn Crozier.The 6th Annual Georgian Triangle Music Festival is back in The Beach on Saturday, June 30th. Venue signs can be seen throughout our town where six host venues will be entertaining live music across our community.New to this year’s music fest is a ticketed event taking place the Beacon with special guest, Ascot Royals featuring headliners: Exellererator, Road Wolves and Hubbards Hustlers.beachBOOSTER Media Group is proud once again to be one of the sponsors of this great local event.This mu...
2018-06-2721 min
Beach BOOSTER Radio PodcastsBEACH CORNER with Dianna Chycki - May 01.18 - RON JAMES - Full Throttle ShowJoining Dianna via phone is award winning comedian, Ron James.Ron is returning to Collinwood on Friday, May 4th for an encore presentation of his “Ron James – Full Throttle Show” having sold out at the Historic Gayety Theatre on April 28th. Ron is no stranger to the comedy scene he has been selling out theatres for over 15-years with his marathon, side-splitting kinetically charged performances. Born in Nova Scotia, Ron has captured many accolades with his comedy TV shows including the most recent Canadian Screen Award Nomination for “Best Variety or Entertainment Special” for “The High Road” a New Year’s Eve special wh...
2018-05-0228 min
Beach BOOSTER Radio PodcastsBEACH CORNER with Dianna Chycki - April 03.18 - BRENT BUTT of CORNER GASWith the upcoming revival of “Corner Gas” as an animated television series that premiered this past Monday on the Comedy Network, this weeks show is a REPEAT of Dianna's phone interview with the writer, producer and star, Brent Butt. Brent at the time was performing at Meaford Hall in January 2015 and the feature film “Corner Gas: The Movie” was released that December. For more information on Brent visit his website at brentbutt.com.Enjoy BEACH CORNER with Dianna Chycki weekly on Beach BOOSTER Radio, Wasaga Beach's only truly LOCAL radio. http://beachbooster.com/Radio
2018-04-0422 min
Beach BOOSTER Radio PodcastsBEACH CORNER with Dianna Chycki - March 13.18 - THE CAVERNERS in Wasaga Beach!This week, Dianna's repeat interview with Sandy Vine from The Caverners - Canada's # 1 Beatles Tribute Band. Sandy portrays Paul McCartney. The Carverners are scheduled to perform at the Wasaga Beach RecPlex on Saturday, March 24th doors open at 5:30 p.m., dinner at 6:30 p.m. followed by the show. This is a Dinner and Dance presentation by The Olde Town Terrace in cooperation with Creative Gal Productions.Dianna caught up with Sandy last year at the Collingwood Legion and he will share how he enjoys re-creating history night after night along with featuring two of the Caverners' songs. This is one...
2018-03-1418 min
Beach BOOSTER Radio PodcastsBEACH CORNER with Dianna Chycki - March 06.18 - LAURA LaCHAPELLE - PERFORMING ARTS DAY CARE in Wasaga BeachBEACH CORNER with Dianna Chycki from Beach BOOSTER Radio.March Break is fast approaching and the Town of Wasaga Beach is delighted to present “Performing Arts and Drama Day Camp” for ages 6 to 12 years old from March 12th to March 16th at the Wasaga Beach RecPlex from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. This year’s theme is “Adventures in Wonderland”. This program aims to encourage children to interact with others while being creative both socially and physically.Joining Dianna for this week's BEACH CORNER is youth drama instructor for the Town of Wasaga Beach, Laura LaChapelle. Laura is well versed in communi...
2018-03-0713 min
Beach BOOSTER Radio PodcastsBEACH CORNER with Dianna Chycki - Feb. 13.18 - KAREN LYNN - DANCING THRU THE DECADESBEACH CORNER with Dianna Chycki from Beach BOOSTER Radio. Joining Dianna is Karen Lynn, Vice-President of the Wasaga Beach Women’s Business Association and owner of Wasaga Beach Variety.Karen will share the many benefits of being a WBWBA member and and tell us about the upcoming "Dancing thru the Decades – 50’s to Now Dance” during Snowman Mania Weekend on Saturday, February 17th. Partial proceeds are going to Big Brothers and Big Sisters.Please share this local program and help promote Dancing thru the Decades!
2018-02-1511 min
Beach BOOSTER Radio PodcastsBEACH CORNER with Dianna Chycki - November 21.17 - Keith AndrewKeith Andrew is an American inspiration and You Tube celebrity with his “Keith Andrew Network”. Despite being diagnosed with a learning disability, he created his own Vlog show to prove that you can achieve your goal if you put your mind to it.So far Keith produced over 409 shows and currently working on his fifth season.Dianna met Keith through her Stage32.com and had the pleasure of being interviewed by Keith in the past on his network. (KeithAndrewNetWork.com)Joining Dianna via Skype from New York is Keith Andrew who will share his story and tell us about his You...
2017-11-2315 min
Beach BOOSTER Radio PodcastsBEACH CORNER with Dianna Chycki - Oct 03.17 - THE JERSEY SEASONSDianna enjoyed being the EMCEE at the Jersey Seasons show, a tribute band to Franki Valli and the Four Seasons, presented by the Olde Town Terrace in cooperation with Creative Gal Productions on Augut 25th at the Royal Canadian Legion in Collingwood where $5,000 was raised for the roof of the Collingwood Legion.The Jersey Seasons performed to a sold out audience singing such songs as “Sherry”, “Walk like a Man”, “Dawn,” “Rag Doll” and “Can’t take my Eyes Off of You” while incorporating the look instrumentation and harmonies of the original Four Seasons. Twenty-five year-old, Gavan Rousseau with his vocal quality of a you...
2017-10-0424 min
Beach BOOSTER Radio PodcastsBEACH CORNER with Dianna Chycki - June 27.17 - SHAWN CROZIER - Georgian Triangle Music FestivalBEACH CORNER with Dianna Chycki from Beach BOOSTER Radio.The Georgian Triangle Music Festival- 2017 now entering its 5th season is scheduled June 30th & July 1st in Wasaga Beach and will welcome over 30 musical acts from throughout Ontario and the Georgian Bay area performing in venues across our community. Visitors and families will have the opportunity to enjoy a wide variety of entertainment for “free”. Leading up to the music festival was the inaugural Battle of the Sands Finals where the top singer/songwriter and the top band was awarded at the Wasaga Beach Waterfront Festival on June 17th. Find out more...
2017-06-2814 min
Beach BOOSTER Radio PodcastsBEACH CORNER with Dianna Chycki - March 21.17 - BAD HABITBEACH CORNER with Dianna Chycki from Beach BOOSTER Radio!On this week's show, Dianna speaks with BAD HABIT, an up and coming young rock’n roll band from Collingwood, known for their high energetic stage presence. This is a four piece band with Carson Arrigo (drummer); Jayden Ellis (guitarist); Jacob Spoor (bass & vocalist) and Ian Duffy (rhythm guitarist). Their music is influenced by the great classic rock bands from the sixties, seventies and eighties. They recently won the QCT Battle of the Bands Competition back in December and have since entered the Georgian Triangle Music Festival “Battle of the Sands”.BEACH...
2017-03-2214 min
Beach BOOSTER Radio PodcastsBEACH CORNER with Dianna Chycki - Jan. 03.17 - BATTLE OF THE BANDS from Quarter Century TheatreQuarter Century Theatre, Collingwood's premiere contemporary theatre company hosted their inaugural all ages 2016 BATTLE OF THE BANDS fundraiser at the Canadian Royal Legion in Collingwood and Dianna had an opportunity to speak to the contestants prior to their competition. Joining Dianna on BEACH CORNER are the five competing bands: Stolen Arcs, Telestars Rock'nRoll Show Band, The Leynes Brothers, Bad Habit and Aphiene (aka Stephanie Short). Also featured are artistic director, Rochelle Reynolds and artistic associate, Khaleel Gandhi. BEACH CORNER from Beach BOOSTER Radio is broadcast every Tuesday at 10:00 am & 8:00 pm and available as a Podcast anytime on any device from...
2017-01-0418 min
Beach BOOSTER Radio PodcastsBEACH CORNER with Dianna Chycki - Dec 13.16 - Olga & Tatiana Poliektova - Award Winning Film MakersDianna's Special Guests via Skype from Russia are filmmakers Olga and Tatiana Poliektova. Dianna met Olga and Tatiana via Stage32.com and encouraged them to submit their short animated film "My Grandfather was a Cherry Tree" at the 5th Annual Wasaga Film Festival, where they won the International Platinum Award. Now this short film made the nominee long list at the Oscars. They are twin sisters born in St-Petersburg, Russia and started drawing at an early age. This sister team have produced several short animation films over the years which took part in over 100 worldwide film festivals and have garnered...
2016-12-1423 min
Beach BOOSTER Radio PodcastsBEACH CORNER with Dianna Chycki - Nov 23.16 - Rik Emmett - RESolution 9Dianna met up with Canadian Rock and Juno Hall of Famer, Rik Emmett at Metalworks Studios in Mississauga to discuss his new album "RES 9" released on November 11th and also to find out the meaning behind the band's name "RESolution 9". Recently Rik reunited at Metalworks Studios with his band mates, Mike Levine and Gil Moore (owner of Metalworks Studios) to record "RES 9". This is the first new music from the original line up since 1987 "Surveillance". Also featured on the album are guest artists: Alex Lifeson from Rush and James LaBrie, lead vocalist for Dream Theatre. Rik will be performing at...
2016-11-2346 min
Beach BOOSTER Radio PodcastsBEACH CORNER with Dianna Chycki - Oct. 24.16 - QUARTER CENTURY THEATRE - Special Guests Rochelle Reynolds & Khaleel GhandiQUARTER CENTURY THEATRE is a new contemporary theatre company in Collingwood, spearheaded by owner and Artistic Director, Rochelle Reynolds. Joining Dianna on this week's BEACH CORNER is Rochelle Reynolds and Artistic Associate, Khaleel Gandhi who will share information on this new urban theatre company.Beach BOOSTER Photo: (left to right) Graham Ashton, Artistic Producer, Rochelle Reynolds, Artistic Director, Khaleel Gandhi, Artistic Associate, host Dianna Chycki.
2016-10-2423 min
Beach BOOSTER Radio PodcastsBEACH CORNER with Dianna Chycki - Aug 26.16 - Augusta Ray in Wasaga BeachShe is only 17-years-old and received many accolades this year. AUGUSTA RAY is a Nashville Recording Artist, born in Richmond Hill where she splits her time between her home in Nashville and in Canada. Augusta recently performed at Wasaga Country Life in Wasaga Beach, capturing the hearts of the audience. Dianna spoke with Augusta prior to her concert and she shares her life experiences as a country singer as well as feature two of her songs. BEACH CORNER with Dianna Chycki from Beach BOOSTER Radio is available ON DEMAND anytime on any device from our Beach BOOSTER Radio Podcast Page...
2016-08-2719 min
Beach BOOSTER Radio PodcastsBEACH CORNER with Dianna Chycki - Aug. 09.16 - David Brunelle - Wasaga Under Siege 2016Get ready to relive life in 1812 with the upcoming Wasaga Under Siege - A War of 1812 Experience on August 13th and 14th (2016) at Nancy Island Historic Site. This is a great annual living history festival celebrating our rich Canadian heritage commemorating a War of 1812 battle between Americans, British and First Nations which resulted in an American victory with the sinking of the British schooner, The Nancy. Dianna's guest is David Brunelle who shares the history and tells us what we can expect at this year's event. Beach BOOSTER Media Group is a proud Sponsor of the Wasaga Under Siege event...
2016-08-0915 min
Beach BOOSTER Radio PodcastsBEACH CORNER with Dianna Chycki - June 28.16 - Mayor Brian Smith - Main Street Market & Canada Day Weekend 2016There is much excitement about the many events planned for the upcoming Canada Day Holiday Weekend, including the Grand Opening of the Main Street Market on Wasaga Beach's Historic Main Street. A very special souvenir copy of beach BOOSTER publication is now available on line and in print throughout our community listing events, entertainment and the many offerings at the Main Street Market for the entire summer. Joining Dianna on this BEACH CORNER show, is Wasaga Beach Mayor Brian Smith, direct from Town Hall who will share his thoughts on the many exciting things happening in The Beach this Summer...
2016-06-2814 min
Beach BOOSTER Radio PodcastsBEACH CORNER with Dianna Chycki - June 08.16 - Repeat Interview - Bobby Curtola"Canada's Rock'n Roll Legend, Bobby Curtola, the original heartthrob and music trailblazer has passed away at his home in Edmonton, Alberta on Saturday, June 4th at age 73. Bobby recently performed and presented an award at the 5th Annual Wasaga Film Festival Red Carpet Gala Awards on April 30th. In memory of Bobby Curtola this week we will feature my repeat Beach Corner interview recorded back in April via phone. Bobby shared his career and how he was still going strong. It was a true privileged having met Bobby and for the opportunity of a Beach Corner interview for Beach BOOSTER...
2016-06-0850 min
Beach BOOSTER Radio PodcastsBEACH CORNER with Dianna Chycki - May 31.16 - Alex FisherAlex Fisher is a singer/songwriter from Sydenham, Ontario who just released his debut CD titled "For Us". Dianna had the pleasure of meeting him at the Wasaga Beach Brewing Company's “First Pour” at the historic Marlwood Golf & Country Club in Wasaga Beach. Alex also attended the 5th Annual WFF Red Carpet Gala Awards in April with Bobby Curtola and Manager, Sandy Graham from Toronto's Entertainment Music Group. Dianna met up with Alex again at the Beach BOOSTER “The Beach is Back” event at Toronto's Hard Rock Café on May 11th and had an opportunity to chat with him. In this ente...
2016-05-3121 min
Beach BOOSTER Radio PodcastsBEACH CORNER with Dianna Chycki - May 18.16 - Interviews from The Beach is BACK Event - Hard Rock Cafe Toronto.Beach BOOSTER Media Group & Wasaga Beach Brewing Company was pleased to partner with Toronto's Downtown Hard Rock Café to organize and host a Beach Party at Canada's busiest intersection on Wednesday May 11. This party was to recognize and rekindle the love affair Torontonians have had with Wasaga Beach for over 100 years! We kept everyone happy with GREAT local entertainment from Wasaga Beach, and some very special guests! All enjoyed the Taste Testing of the new Beach One Cerveza from The Wasaga Beach Brewing Company & the "Beach Themed" menu on the patio. Music was provided by Beach BOOSTER Radio as we j...
2016-05-1820 min
Beach BOOSTER Radio PodcastsBEACH CORNER with Dianna Chycki - March 08.16- Carol RomanellaDianna's guest is Carol Romanella, owner and designer of OHMJAM, an online fashion boutique for women. She's also a committee member of the Wasaga Film Festival and Board of Director/Treasurer for the Wasaga Society for the Arts. She's a supporter of Autism through OHMJAM, a cause close to her heart. Carol is a cancer survivor and in 2005 she became a homeopath and started her practice "Path To Life Homeopathic and Reiki Health". Carol will share the meaning behind the letters OHMJAM and tell us about the upcoming Fundraiser Fashion Show. This Fashion Fundraiser Gala is taking place on March 18...
2016-03-0717 min
Beach BOOSTER Radio PodcastsBEACH CORNER with Dianna Chycki - EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW with Damian Spaulding.This is an EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW as Dianna speaks with Damian Spaulding, who tells us of the Transforming Barrie Central into an engaging K-12 arts-based learning school. Barrie Central Collegiate is now about to undergo a major revitalization, as community members across Central Ontario have come together to transform the aging school into a new Kindergarten to Grade 12 “School of The Arts”. This new school will specialize in teaching all aspects of education, doing so through an “artistic approach”. The new name: Central School of the Arts. Spearheaded by Damian Spaulding, founder and visionary of the Spaulding School of Arts, Central School o...
2016-02-2240 min
Beach BOOSTER Radio PodcastsBEACH CORNER with Dianna Chycki - Marshall Dane - Direct to Podcast by Beach BOOSTER RadioBEACH CORNER with Dianna Chycki. Dianna's special guest is country singer, MARSHALL DANE. Marshall is looking forward to his performance Friday, February 12th at the 11th Annual Snowman Mania at the Wasaga Beach RecPlex, with Rebecca Stephens. You can also catch Marshall at the after party being held at the Beacon Restaurant for a meet and greet, followed by another concert. BEACH CORNER is broadcast every Tuesday & Thursday at 5:00 & 7:00 pm, only on Beach BOOSTER Radio. Photo provided.
2016-02-1224 min
Beach BOOSTER Radio PodcastsBEACH CORNER with Dianna Chycki - Special Guest Mayor Brian Smith - Originally broadcast Dec 15.15 on Beach BOOSTER RadioOn this very special show, Dianna speaks with Wasaga Beach Mayor Brian Smith about the upcoming, special Christmas Dinner the Smith family, with a lot of great volunteers are organizing for Dec. 19th.Have a listen to this heartfelt interview and please share this opportunity of Christmas Cheer with those that would enjoy.BEACH CORNER every Tuesday & Thursday at 5:00 & 7:00 pm ONLY on Beach BOOSTER Radio.Wasaga Beach's truly LOCAL radio!Beach BOOSTER Photo: Mayor Brian Smith & Dianna, Mayor's Office, Wasaga Beach Town Hall.
2015-12-1517 min
Beach BOOSTER Radio PodcastsBEACH CORNER with Dianna Chycki - The Wasaga Beach Chamber of Commerce-2015On this great show we learn more about the great new things happening with our own Wasaga Beach Chamber of Commerce!Ehab Masad, President of Wasaga Beach Chamber of Commerce and Board of Director, Jason Ruttan are Dianna's guests.BEACH CORNER is broadcast every Tuesday & Thursday at 5:00 & 7:00 pm on Beach BOOSTER Radio.Wasaga Beach's truly LOCAL radio!Beach BOOSTER Photo: Ehab Masad and Jason Ruttan with Dianna in the Beach BOOSTER office/studio.
2015-12-0224 min
Beach BOOSTER Radio PodcastsBEACH CORNER with Dianna Chycki - Originally broadcast Nov. 26.15 on Beach BOOSTER RadioOn this great show, Dianna's Special Guest is Andrew McNeill, Director of Economic Development and Tourism for the Town of Wasaga Beach. Andrew tells us about his family's deep roots in Wasaga Beach and lets us know about some of the exciting plans he is working on to help bring good things BACK to The Beach!BEACH CORNER with Dianna Chycki is broadcast every Tuesday and Thursday, ONLY on Beach BOOSTER Radio! Wasaga Beach's only truly local radio! Beach BOOSTER Photo: Andrew McNeill with Dianna at the Beach BOOSTER Office/Studio.
2015-11-2716 min
Beach BOOSTER Radio PodcastsBEACH CORNER with Dianna Chycki - Originally broadcast Nov. 10.15 on Beach BOOSTER RadioOn this BEACH CORNER show, you will find out more about the "law of attraction" as Dianna's guest is first time author, Dennis Fraser. Dennis and his grandson, James Poulin co-wrote "Frustrated, Frazzled and Ready to Throw Up" based on the "law of attraction". Dennis discusses some of the rules and explains the game associated with the 'law of attraction'. Photo by Joe Bickerstaff with thanks.BEACH CORNER with Dianna Chycki is heard only on Beach BOOSTER Radio, every Tuesday & Thursday at 5:00 & 7:00 pm.
2015-11-2335 min
Beach BOOSTER Radio PodcastsBEACH CORNER with Dianna Chycki - Originally broadcast Sept 29.15 on Beach BOOSTER RadioOn this BEACH CORNER Show, Dianna speaks with Lyric Dubee at his CD Release Party on September 19th in Barrie, ON. Lyric released two albums and a music video titled "Young & Restless". Dianna also meets Lyric's band mates, Hunter Craig, Bobby Rosson, Steve Costello, Robert M Knight and manager extraordinaire, Robert Knight. Find out what's up and coming with Lyric and his band mates. BEACH CORNER every Tuesday and Wednesday at 5:00 & 7:00, only on Beach BOOSTER Radio, Wasaga Beach's only truly LOCAL radio!
2015-10-0321 minBeach BOOSTER Radio PodcastsBEACH CORNER with Dianna Chycki-Originally Broadcast April 28.15 on Beach BOOSTER RadioBEACH CORNER with Dianna Chycki
This show, Dianna's special guest is Shawn Crozier, founder and organizer of the GEORGIAN TRIANGLE MUSIC FESTIVAL returning to Wasaga Beach this summer!
Find out more about this great local event!
Shawn also talks about his daily LOCAL MUSIC EXPOSURE show on Beach BOOSTER Radio and how YOU can submit your local talent to be recognized on this show.
BEACH CORNER with Dianna Chycki... ONLY on Beach BOOSTER Radio.
Wasaga Beach's ONLY truly LOCAL radio!
2015-05-0114 minBeach BOOSTER Radio PodcastsBEACH CORNER with Dianny Chycki - Originally broadcast on Beach BOOSTER Radio March 24.2014Dianna's guests are local home town girl and Bachelor Canada April Brockman and Co-Founder of 100 Smiles Project, Elly Pham. April and Elly discuss their upcoming charity fundraiser scheduled Saturday, March 28th from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Wild Wing in Wasaga Beach and their upcoming trip to El Salvador next month. Find out about this amazing organization and how you can be part of "Be The Change". Beach Corner with Dianna Chycki, your backstage pass for all your local entertainment only on Beach BOOSTER Radio!
2015-03-2512 minBeach BOOSTER Radio PodcastsBEACH CORNER with Dianna Chycki with Lyric Dubee - Originally broadcast on Beach BOOSTER Radio March 10.2015Beach Corner host Dianna Chycki speaks with Lyric Dubee, a very talented Musician & Song Writer from Barrie.
Lyric performs a couple of tunes while in studio with Dianna.
Beach Corner is heard on Beach BOOSTER Radio Tuesdays & Thursdays at 5:00 & 7:00 pm.
2015-03-1331 min