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JaM Sessions PodcastJaM Sessions PodcastJaM Sessions -Season 3 Episode 27 - Beach BabezBeach Babez is a punk band from Pictou County, Nova Scotia who as it would seem have chosen to go with a “z” instead of an “s” in the spelling of their band name. Tasteful. Edgy. Ahead of the curve. That’s Beach Babez with a “Z”, thank you very much. Beach Babez: humble yet sophisticated culmination of a wide range of classic influences spanning between artists such as Cher, Garth Brooks and G.G. Allin. Move over, New Glasgow based skate punk, there’s new boys in town. Say hello to Nick, 32, and Rob, and say goodbye to Jeff. If any s...2025-07-0141 minJaM Sessions PodcastJaM Sessions PodcastJaM Sessions - Season 3 Episode 26 - MoxamillionBrand New Band Alert!!! 📢Download and listen now to find out more about Pictou County's newest original band!! Support the show2025-05-091h 03JaM Sessions PodcastJaM Sessions PodcastJaM Sessions - Season 3 Episode 25 - Luke GreencornThis week's Guest is Luke Greencorn. I'm just going to let the episode tell his story, but here's his ig: https://www.instagram.com/stormyseastudios/Support the show2025-04-2545 minJaM Sessions PodcastJaM Sessions PodcastJaM Sessions - Season 3 Episode 24 - Black SpectreVeteran metal warriors in the Halifax scene are ready to melt some faces with a new project. Black Spectre features Paul Beranger (vocals and guitar) and Frank Turgeon (bass) both formerly of Cottus and Inexorath. This powerhouse black metal writing duo are joined by William Grant on drums to create an intense metal trio.  They are gearing up to release their debut ep and have permitted J.a.M. Sessions an exclusive listen. Tune in for some fresh face melting tunes, band and musician histories, and their intense plans for an upcoming show featuring numerous vendors, two additional veteran b...2024-10-181h 06JaM Sessions PodcastJaM Sessions PodcastJaM Sessions - Season 3 Episode 23 - Katelyn DanielleDownload and listen in now to get to know our neighbor and friend Katelyn Danielle, one of the newest singer songwriters to bless the stages of Pictou County. We had a lovely time so I'll be brief with notes and let the episode do the talking. A few special shout outs to former guests and good buds, Cory Mercer and Katie Macintosh of Saltwater Sound for helping Katelyn get to where she is today!  Social Links:InstagramFacebookEP on DistroKidSupport the show2024-09-2740 minJaM Sessions PodcastJaM Sessions PodcastJaM Sessions - Season 3 Episode 22 - Dale GraceFrom the age of 3 this performer has been GRACING stages and pleasing crowds for over 5 decades now. With over 3,000 shows under his belt you can say he's seen some stuff. From tiny stages in small towns in Nova Scotia to the big, bright cities of Tennessee you'll be sure not be disappointed when he opens his mouth and shares his story ad songs he loves. Download now and listen to his music journey and how he recently had everything taken away and his faith in humanity restored all in a matter of hours!! Breaking the mould on this one...2024-07-2641 minJaM Sessions PodcastJaM Sessions PodcastJaM Sessions - Season 3 Episode 21 - Backyard Action HeroesHalifax based alt-rock band with inspired sounds from artists such as Rage Against the Machine, Rise Against and Red Hot Chili Peppers to create a unique alternative rock sound. Featuring artists from across the Maritimes (Cape Breton, Newfoundland and PEI) these backyard heroes are fighting boredom one rock song at a time. Their debut album "Beyond the Fence" has been featured on Canadian Spotify Playlist and Halifax radio play. With new music due out this summer (2024), now is the perfect time to add them to your Spotify watch list (or any other music service)2024-07-1248 minJaM Sessions PodcastJaM Sessions PodcastJaM Sessions - Season 3 Episode 20 - Nathan and Meghan of 11th & DukeNathan Gerrior, Meghan Watters, Justin & Corinne Johnson, Steve Bellefontaine: This is the formula that makes up 11th & Duke, Pictou County's newest lineup serving sick rhythms, heartwarming guitar licks and goose-bump-inducing vocal harmonies. Download now and hear how they go from "Jimmy Rankin to Jimmy Hendrix"Love what you hear? Go see the whole band here: Aug. 11th @ Cold Stream Distillery in AntigonishAug. 12th @ Backstage Brewing in Stellarton 2-4 Aug 12th @ Fat Tony's in Pictou 9-midnightFollow them on FB @11th&duke and ig: @11thdukeSupport the show2023-08-1150 minJaM Sessions PodcastJaM Sessions PodcastJaM Sessions - Season 3 Episode 19 - Rick AndersonAND NOW FOR SOMETHING COMPLETELY DIFFERENT, but not really! This week Jeph catches up with long time friend and man of many hats and ties, The one, The only: Rick Anderson! Although we say Episode 90, it's actually our 91st! Oops!Download now and hear some of the crazy stories of his life and what's brought him to this point of peace, creativity and Zen-like way of being. We get treated with an oldie but a goodie from his band Kilty Conscience and if you listen to the entire episode; you might hear inklings of something new o...2023-07-281h 03JaM Sessions PodcastJaM Sessions PodcastJaM Sessions - Season 3 Episode 18 - Aaron MF HaydenDownload now and meet my next guest, Promoter, Festival Planner and Executive, Singer, Music Maker, Fire Spinner, and now my buddy, Aaron MOTHER F@#KIN' Hayden!! Mayhem Mountain NEXT WEEKEND!! Contact Aaron, or any of the bands for tickets and we'll see YOU on the mountain! Wicker Casket: https://youtu.be/-Dr5aBAmtqQ Support the show2023-07-2139 minJaM Sessions PodcastJaM Sessions PodcastJaM Sessions - Season 3 Episode 17 - John ScottoThis week's guest John Scotto, lead singer of Dogs of Sun sits down with Jeph and lets us in on his musical journey up to now. Listen in and check out where you can catch this wicked 4-man eardrum attack (a good attack, let me be clear) PS it's all over everywhere this summer and we feature a few of their songs! Support the show2023-06-3056 minJaM Sessions PodcastJaM Sessions PodcastJaM Sessions - Season 3 Episode 16 - Cory & The MercernariesDon't feel bad if you stumble the first time on the name, but once you hear them and say it a few times, you'll never forget it. Cory Mercer, Tyler MacIntosh & Steve LeBlanc have come together to form Pictou County's newest original band Cory & The Mercernaries. Listen in on Steve's early beginnings and how he and Tyler became Mercernaries!The fellas play a few tunes in the jams space @ Mercer Studios in the thriving metropolis of Trenton and Jeph gets an early birthday treat with his favorite song Free Range Women, along with some other tasty...2023-04-0753 minJaM Sessions PodcastJaM Sessions PodcastJaM Sessions - Season 3 Episode 15 - Matthew SmithCook, Drummer, Bassist, Artist, Hard Worker, Dad, call him what you will but I like Friend most. This week Jeph sits down with Matthew Smith, drummer for Only Vultures Left, Dogs of Sun and bassist for Korn Tribute band Ball Tongue.We eat the spiciest curry we've ever experienced and talk about where he came from, why he does what he does and what's next for this absolutely prolific writer and superb performer. Download now and hear some of his super secret SoundCloud bites, can you find the account!!??Support the show2023-03-171h 35JaM Sessions PodcastJaM Sessions PodcastJaM Sessions - Season 3 Episode 14 - Nathan WhiteNathan White is a locally grown and pandemic-inspired singer-songwriter.I've been watching him learn and grow and fall in love with this art we call music over the past few years and to celebrate his very first original song, I've invited him on the show to share his story up to this point. We have the best mimosas I've ever tasted and lots of laughs. Download now to hear about the time he got to pilot the PEI ferry.... Trust me, you're going to want to hear this one. To Nathan: Pleas don't stop. We lo...2022-12-0157 minJaM Sessions PodcastJaM Sessions PodcastJaM Sessions - Season 3 Episode 13 - Deacon DayUnplanned episodes tend to be some of my favorites. This week we sit down with Deacon Day, Bassist Extraordinaire and great friend!Listen now to hear his journey Links:13 - Allegiance VideoAFTRR - Across From The Red RoomNon Stop Action - Masters of The UniverseOnly Vultures Left - Kill Me In New OrleansSupport the show2022-11-2547 minJaM Sessions PodcastJaM Sessions PodcastJaM Sessions - Season 3 Episode 12 - Kev LynchPictou just keeps smashin' out singers, song writers and talented folks of all sorts! This week's guest is no exception to that rule. Support the show2022-10-1447 minJaM Sessions PodcastJaM Sessions PodcastJaM Sessions - Season 3 Episode 11 - Adam MakBainAfter a much anticipated return, Adam MakBain is BACK BABY! And with a fever and passion like never before. Jeph has wanted this artist on the show since it's inception, but due to all the things listed in the intro to the show, it took this long to happen.Well Jammerz... Good things, NO... GREAT things come to those who wait and keep working hard for it!Coming off his recent hit single "Beautiful Boring" hitting the #1 slot on 97.5FM's East Coast Top 30 we sit down and peel back the layers and find out just what...2022-09-231h 29JaM Sessions PodcastJaM Sessions PodcastJaM Sessions - Season 3 Episode 10 - Peter Snow of The Soviet InfluenceFrom their website found at https://thesovietinfluence.com/What do you get when you mix two ounces of Joe Strummer-like political anger topped off with the guitar tones of Johnny Marr? The socialist alt-rock cocktail of your dreams.The Soviet Influence: a socialist alt-rock trio that appeal to nostalgic listeners while refusing to become stale, combining 60s-era protest themes with the post punk, new wave and modern styles of the everchanging indie rock genre.Name-checked by Alan Cross, Obscure Sound and Divide and Conquer, the band has three full-length...2022-09-1636 minJaM Sessions PodcastJaM Sessions PodcastJaM Sessions - Season 3 Episode 9 - Lloyd WhiteJoin us this week for a previously recorded episode but still a new friend! Lloyd White is our guest this week and man does this guy have the gift of gab.Download now to hear the whole story and some amazing Jazz and cool stories.BandCampSupport the show2022-09-091h 07JaM Sessions PodcastJaM Sessions PodcastJaM Sessions - Season 3 Episode 8 - Altered by MomGina Kennedy and Devon Lougheed, the Power Duo behind Altered by Mom join Jeph in studio for coffee, pastries and a great chat that ends with a BRAND NEW SONG! Listen now to get a little more insight from Pictou County's own Gina K. and, finally meet Devon! Her partner in both song writing, and life... and maybe a few petty crimes, but I'll never tell :D See them live at The Blue Lobster Public House tonight @ 7:00!! (Aug. 26/2022)!!  And find them everywhere at the links below!! WebsiteFacebookYouTubeSpotifyS...2022-08-2631 minJaM Sessions PodcastJaM Sessions PodcastJaM Sessions - Season 3 Episode 7 - Aubrey Borden & TurffHe's Baaaaaack!!! and this time he's got an entourage.Aubrey "Breezy" Borden is back in the JaM Sessions Studios for a 3rd time, but this time he comes with a clearer vision of what he wants, now more than ever!Join us for the catch up  on Aubrey's Rebranding, and how he's "Focusing on getting to the bag and doin' better!" AAAAAAAnd... It's a TwoFer!!We also get to meet Cameraman and Louisville Slugger Rollin rapper Turff and hear some bars from this amazing new, and upcoming artist. Bes sure to follow along with t...2022-08-1958 minJaM Sessions PodcastJaM Sessions PodcastJaM Sessions - Season 3 Episode 6 - Mike Hatfield A Case of The MunDazeCheck out this SPECIAL EPISODE with very real headphone and speaker warnings!! The great return of Mike!Listen now to see what Mike's been up to and catch his official "Good bye, I love you all" but more importantly; his musical journey AND what his new band A Case of The MunDaze is doing as well as final lineup and details for MikeFe5t on Aug. 6th!! YouTubeSupport the show2022-07-151h 22JaM Sessions PodcastJaM Sessions PodcastJaM Sessions - Season 3 Episode 5 - Green Room Sessions with Lynn DeCoste & THE Karol BrownGlasgow Square Green Room Sessions Picture this: An intimate listening room experience with breathtaking views of New Glasgow’s East River at sunset, featuring performers and songwriters from across Nova Scotia, including local artists from right here in our beautiful hometown.Glasgow Square Green Room Sessions invite you to step behind the curtain and venture backstage for a series of personal and exclusive performances that allow songs, stories, and connection to thrive between artist and audience. These sessions focus on promoting East Coast talent, with each installment featuring two str...2022-05-2529 minJaM Sessions PodcastJaM Sessions PodcastJaM Sessions - Season 3 Episode 4 - Brady KennedyNew Location, New Studio, New Friends, same show!Here to promote his solo acoustic act happening tomorrow (May 14th 2022) at The Spot is this week's guest and Pictou's own Brady Kennedy!Having a love affair with music all his life, Brady decided to go all in and study the art at Acadia University and came out with a fire in his belly, a twinkle in his eye and a heart full of lyrics and songs. He shares with us his journey to this point, and a few treats that you can hear live at The Spot tomorrow. 2022-05-1346 minJaM Sessions PodcastJaM Sessions PodcastJaM Sessions - Season 3 Episode 3 - Ben McCully of Rock 95And now; for something completely different!On this episode, I Zoom into this guest's home office and catch up, dig deep and have a good time talking to our very first non-musician guest; Ben McCully! Pictou County Proud and now one of the hosts on a great radio station in Barrie Ont. CFJBM  Rock95. As his Announcer Profile states: "East coast born, but settling down in the paradise that is the Great Lakes life of Central Ontario, I have several alter-egos in the professional wrestling world, but my all-time favorite nickname is “Dad”.Ben and I...2022-02-251h 09JaM Sessions PodcastJaM Sessions PodcastJaM Sessions - Season 3 Episode 2 - Nathan GerriorJeph sits down with an old friend and lights a fire under his ass!Sometimes you find these hidden gems that you can't not share with the world.This week's guest is Nathan Gerrior and he's a real gem. This kind, soft spoken, gentle giant joins Jeph in JaM Sessions Studio for an old fashioned game of "what's been up man?" and some great original blues driven tunes Like "Rat Race"  "The Phoenix" & "Hit The Lights" and  listen to the whole show for when Nathan spills the beans on something called 11th&Duke! Download now...2022-02-1845 minJaM Sessions PodcastJaM Sessions PodcastJaM Sessions - Season 3 Episode 1 - Karen MyattWelcome to Season 3 Jammerz!Before I get into the show notes, I'd like to take a moment to talk with you about what you should expect in season 3.Over the holiday break, there have been some changes in the production team and a re-focusing of priorities.Due to these changes, the show is going to be a little different this season. Same, but different.           JaM Sessions at it's core is about East Coast Musicians and the music they make. As I'm sure you're all very aware; I, Jeph am also one of those musicians and am...2022-01-1442 minJaM Sessions PodcastJaM Sessions PodcastJam Sessions Backstage @ NSMW2021 - Chudi HarrisBrothers Darcy and Andrew Walsh are joined by a special co-host, infamous music video director, Gavin Maclean as they sat down with Chudi Harris @ NSMW 2021(original interview date: Nov 6, 2021).NSMW Bio:Chudi Harris is a musician (vocals, guitar, piano, bass) and producer from Halifax, NS. He writes his own songs and produces his own records. Chudi's style is a mix between modern synth-based R&B & soul, contemporary blues, and now with a strong focus on singer-songwriter.Watch Summer Night Songs by Chudi Harris & Aquakultre https://www.youtube.com/watch?v...2021-12-1749 minJaM Sessions PodcastJaM Sessions PodcastJam Sessions Backstage @ NSMW2021 - K.U.$.H.Brothers Darcy and Andrew Walsh sat down with Tommy, Tevin, and Devon of K.U.$.H. @ NSMW 2021(original interview date: Nov 6, 2021).NSMW Bio:K.U.$.H is an indigenous hip hop group from the Eskasoni First Nation in Cape Breton, the group consists of 4 members, JoKe, Devon Paul, Cody Johnzon, and T3. with a unique style and rapid delivery, this group has been moving crowds from bars and festivals. The group is in the process of recording a follow-up to the 2018 release of Smoke Signals titled "KIDS", the group has opened for many acts such...2021-12-1023 minJaM Sessions PodcastJaM Sessions PodcastJam Sessions Backstage @ NSMW2021 - Kids Losing SleepBrothers Darcy and Andrew Walsh sat down with Jarod Gallant, Owen Williams, and Brycen Gunn of Kids Losing Sleep @ NSMW 2021(original interview date: Nov 6, 2021).NSMW Bio:Brandishing larger-than-life anthems, Kids Losing Sleep transform the sensibilities of a high-gloss pop act into a 4-piece rock band dynamic. This is heartbreak you can dance to.Kids Losing Sleep emerges with songs that create a deep connection with listeners while also summoning group sing-a-longs and uninhibited indulgence.Pop, rock, loud, sad – call it what you want. A new chapter beginsAVAILABLE NOW! Watch th...2021-12-1033 min