Sound of Music Sessions

SOM Session - Mike Levine (Triumph) - Oct 20, 2021

mrusak@soundofmusic.ca (Burlington Sound of Music Festival) — Wed, 20 Oct 2021 16:33:27 +0000

Mike Levine comes to the SOM Session virtual studio to lay it on the line and share stories from the road with one of Canada's most legendary rock bands, Triumph!

SOM Session - Brad Merritt (54-40) - August 16, 2021

mrusak@soundofmusic.ca (Burlington Sound of Music Festival) — Mon, 16 Aug 2021 16:10:20 +0000

Brad Merritt of 54-40 drops by the SOM Studio to chat about 40 years of this iconic rock band! What would he say to himself 40 years ago? What would 40 year-ago Brad say to him now? Listen and find out!

SOM Session - The Rock Doc - July 20, 2021

mrusak@soundofmusic.ca (Burlington Sound of Music Festival) — Tue, 20 Jul 2021 15:07:40 +0000

Have you ever wondered who requests a B12 injection in the butt before a show? Or wondered why a doctor is needed for a costume change? Well this is the show for you folks! Sam "The Rock Doc" Gutman jumps on the show to chat with us about life on the road with some of the biggest names in music!

SOM Session - Christopher Ward - May 19, 2021

mrusak@soundofmusic.ca (Burlington Sound of Music Festival) — Wed, 19 May 2021 15:22:34 +0000

The Godfather of MuchMusic drops in to the SOM Session Studio to chat about the good ol' day of Much, his upcoming album and how a tour bus full of Elvis impersonators resulted in writing one of the best songs of all-time; "Black Velvet"!

SOM Session - Steve Hackett (Genesis) - April 14, 2021

mrusak@soundofmusic.ca (Burlington Sound of Music Festival) — Thu, 15 Apr 2021 13:00:00 +0000

The legend himself, Steve Hackett of Genesis finds his way from across the pond to the SOM Session virtual studio. Tune in as he chats about Genesis, his new album and just how he keeps those guitar nails so perfectly manicured!

SOM Session - Suzie McNeil (Aerosmith) - March 23, 2021

mrusak@soundofmusic.ca (Burlington Sound of Music Festival) — Tue, 23 Mar 2021 13:58:44 +0000

Whether you know her from Rockstar INXS, Aerosmith, a sweet Judas Priest cover band or her performances on the stage. There's no denying it, Suzie McNeil is one exceptionally talented individual! Check out this SOM Session and find out what it was like behind the scenes on Rockstar INXS and hitting the road with Steven Tyler and the gang!

SOM Session - Erica Ehm - March 8, 2021

mrusak@soundofmusic.ca (Burlington Sound of Music Festival) — Mon, 8 Mar 2021 14:00:00 +0000

The legendary Much Music VJ and founder of the Yummy Mummy movement stops by the SOM Session Virtual Studio to talk about her time with Much Music, her podcast, business success and so much more! You're not going to want to miss this empowering industry veteran!

SOM Session - Jason Blaine - February 10, 2021

mrusak@soundofmusic.ca (Burlington Sound of Music Festival) — Wed, 10 Feb 2021 19:45:30 +0000

CCMA Award winner Jason Blaine drops by the virtual studio to chat about living in Nashville, golfing in Pembroke and some good ol' fashioned BBQ! Give it a listen and tell your friends!

SOM Session - Terri Clark - January 27, 2021

mrusak@soundofmusic.ca (Burlington Sound of Music Festival) — Wed, 27 Jan 2021 17:45:21 +0000

You can take the girl out of Canada, but you can't take the Canada out of the girl! Canada's own Terri Clark dropped by the SOM Virtual Studio from her home in Nashville, TN to talk about her exceptional career as an artist, producer, song-writer and radio host. There is no end to the talent in this SOM Alumna!

SOM Session - grandson - January 13, 2021

mrusak@soundofmusic.ca (Burlington Sound of Music Festival) — Thu, 14 Jan 2021 14:34:22 +0000

grandson drops by the SOM Session virtual studio to chat about playing the Sound of Music Festival, keeping up with "the grandkids", singing in an acapella group AND his amazing debut album "Death of an Optimist". Check this one out!

SOM Session - Kathy Valentine (The Go-Go's) - December 29, 2020

mrusak@soundofmusic.ca (Burlington Sound of Music Festival) — Tue, 29 Dec 2020 15:00:00 +0000

Kathy Valentine drops by the SOM Session Virtual Studio to chat about her new book, The Go-Go's and how she's making it through this crazy world during COVID lockdown times. Give it a listen!

SOM Session - Holiday Special Matt Dusk - December 24, 2020

mrusak@soundofmusic.ca (Burlington Sound of Music Festival) — Thu, 24 Dec 2020 15:00:00 +0000

The (unofficial) 6th member of the "Rat Pack", Canada's most beloved crooner Matt Dusk stops by the SOM Session Virtual Studio to spread some Christmas cheer, bomb a Christmas carol lyric test and tell us why Vegas is the place to be, baby! Merry Christmas from SOM Session to you and yours!

SOM Session - Gowan - December 11, 2020

mrusak@soundofmusic.ca (Burlington Sound of Music Festival) — Fri, 11 Dec 2020 14:05:24 +0000

We were "dancin' on our own ground again" in the SOM Session virtual studio when none other than the legend himself, Lawrence Gowan dropped in to chat about that time he recorded at Ringo Star's house, singing with the legendary rock band Styx, and even collaborating on a new tune with Myles & Brent (well...sort of). Check it out!

SOM Session - Jeff Woods - November 18, 2020

mrusak@soundofmusic.ca (Burlington Sound of Music Festival) — Wed, 18 Nov 2020 13:53:38 +0000

The Legend himself joined Brent and Myles in the virtual studio to chat about hosting The Legends of Classic Rock for 14 years, Motorcycles, his new book and interviewing the likes of David Bowie, Metallica and so many more.

SOM Session - Brian Vollmer (Helix) - Oct. 29, 2020

mrusak@soundofmusic.ca (Burlington Sound of Music Festival) — Thu, 29 Oct 2020 14:24:33 +0000

Brian Vollmer drops by the SOM Session virtual studio to chat about Eddie Van Halen (RIP), staying true to the classic rock vibe and some words of wisdom from a man who's been at it for over 40 years!

SOM Session - Tom Wilson - Oct 12, 2020

mrusak@soundofmusic.ca (Burlington Sound of Music Festival) — Mon, 12 Oct 2020 14:00:00 +0000

Canadian treasure, Tom Wilson drops by the SOM Session studio to chat with Myles & Brent about his lifelong journey in music, art, writing and his important cultural heritage. Definitely a must-listen episode!

SOM Session - Franky Perez - Oct 5, 2020

mrusak@soundofmusic.ca (Burlington Sound of Music Festival) — Mon, 5 Oct 2020 16:33:07 +0000

Franky Perez chats with Myles about riding his Ducati across America during his The Great Divide tour. Cool stories from the road and a peak behind the curtain on how this Las Vegas boy ended up singing with Finnish Symphonic Metal band, Apocalyptica.

SOM Session - Safwan Javed (Wide Mouth Mason) - Sept 28, 2020

mrusak@soundofmusic.ca (Burlington Sound of Music Festival) — Mon, 28 Sep 2020 13:00:14 +0000

Safwan Javed hit the SOM Session Studio to chat about what Wide Mouth Mason is up to, why Jimi Hendrix is playing his perfect band, and he may have even exposed the darkest secret in Big Shiny Tunes history!

SOM Session - The Kings - Sept 21, 2020

mrusak@soundofmusic.ca (Burlington Sound of Music Festival) — Mon, 21 Sep 2020 13:00:17 +0000

David Diamond & Mister Zero are Switchin' to Glide right on in to the SOM Session Studio! These two chat about the anatomy of a one hit wonder, and chillin' in a car in Burlington on a warm summer afternoon!

SOM Session - Johnnie Dee (Honeymoon Suite) - Sept. 14, 2020

mrusak@soundofmusic.ca (Burlington Sound of Music Festival) — Mon, 14 Sep 2020 19:22:13 +0000

All the way from Niagara, right to the SOM Session Studio; have a chat with Johnnie Dee from Juno Award Winners Honeymoon Suite!

SOM Session - Rob Preuss - September 1, 2020

mrusak@soundofmusic.ca (Burlington Sound of Music Festival) — Tue, 1 Sep 2020 17:03:30 +0000

Long time friend of the festival and keyboard player of the Spoons, Rob Preuss drops by the SOM Studio to talk about that time he trained Freddy Mercury (sort of), writing every genre known to man, and of course...the unofficial SOM House Band: The Spoons!

SOM Session - John Oates - August 24, 2020

mrusak@soundofmusic.ca (Burlington Sound of Music Festival) — Mon, 24 Aug 2020 22:17:07 +0000

The man, the myth, the LEGEND! Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee John Oates drops by the SOM Session Studio to talk about his new album Live In Nashville and to let us know what's to come from the legendary duo, Hall & Oates. Give it a listen!

SOM Session - Fee Waybill - August 10, 2020

mrusak@soundofmusic.ca (Burlington Sound of Music Festival) — Mon, 10 Aug 2020 15:59:05 +0000

Fee Waybill of The Tubes drops by the SOM virtual studio to chat about his new album Fee Waybill Rides Again, A fateful day at a Mayan Pyramid, How to spell Canada and just why he dressed in so many crazy outfits. You won't want to miss this one!

SOM Session - Sass Jordan - July 27, 2020

mrusak@soundofmusic.ca (Burlington Sound of Music Festival) — Mon, 27 Jul 2020 12:12:44 +0000

Yeah, this one was fun! Sass Jordan drops by the virtual SOM Session Studio to chat about wine, Brent's Birthday and some shows that she may or may not have played that Myles may or may not have seen. Also....don't believe everything you read on the internet! Check it out!

SOM Session - Eric Alper - July 13, 2020

mrusak@soundofmusic.ca (Burlington Sound of Music Festival) — Sun, 12 Jul 2020 19:00:29 +0000

Musicologist (Myles gave him that title!), PR Guru and the man that's worked with everyone from Ray Charles to Nickelback. Eric Alper joins us in the SOM Session Studio to share stories and chat about the Public Relations side of the industry.

SOM Session - Kim Mitchell - July 6, 2020

mrusak@soundofmusic.ca (Burlington Sound of Music Festival) — Mon, 6 Jul 2020 15:48:55 +0000

Might as well go for a soda, then drop in to the SOM Session Virtual Studio where we chat with Juno award winner Kim Mitchell about songwriting, that time Joe Walsh forgot him and even Mr. Conductor!

SOM Session - Bif Naked - June 23, 2020

mrusak@soundofmusic.ca (Burlington Sound of Music Festival) — Tue, 23 Jun 2020 18:08:58 +0000

The one and only Bif Naked hit up the SOM virtual studio to chat about stories from the road, writing her biography, breaking her shins! (ouch!) and why she'll soon be chilling by the fire in Paris, Ontario (wishful thinking on my part)

SOM Session -John-Angus MacDonald - June 10, 2020

mrusak@soundofmusic.ca (Burlington Sound of Music Festival) — Wed, 10 Jun 2020 18:48:01 +0000

John-Angus MacDonald drops by the SOM Session virtual studio to chat about the Tragically Hip, his Rock Star Kid and how the Trews are bringing some very cool (and very exclusive!) fan experiences during this pandemic.

SOM Session - Kelsi Mayne - May 28, 2020

mrusak@soundofmusic.ca (Burlington Sound of Music Festival) — Thu, 28 May 2020 14:55:07 +0000

The amazing Kelsi Mayne drops by the SOM Virtual Studio to chat about her career as a rising Country Music star and what it's like to play the big stages across the Country!

SOM Session - Black Mountain Whiskey Rebellion - May 20, 2020

mrusak@soundofmusic.ca (Burlington Sound of Music Festival) — Wed, 20 May 2020 14:00:08 +0000

Mitch Merrit and Greg Carroll make their way to the virtual studio to let us know what's new in the world of Black Mountain Whiskey Rebellion.

SOM Session - Ian Thomas - May 13, 2020

mrusak@soundofmusic.ca (Burlington Sound of Music Festival) — Wed, 13 May 2020 14:00:04 +0000

From Painted Ladies to his big brother Dave (Bob and Doug McKenzie, eh hoser?). Ian joins us in the virtual studio to chat about his life in the business from producing with the CBC to writing orchestral scores for major film & TV. He even pulls back the curtain a little to let us in on a current music collaboration that's sure to make the fans happy.

SOM Session - Greg Renoff - May 8, 2020

mrusak@soundofmusic.ca (Burlington Sound of Music Festival) — Fri, 8 May 2020 11:22:51 +0000

Greg Renoff, author of Van Halen Rising: How a Southern California Backyard Party Band Saved Heavy Metal & Ted Templeman: A Platinum Producer’s Life in Music drops in to the virtual studio to chat with us about all thing VH. We also tested his Canadian Rock knowledge, how did he do!?

SOM Session - Ben Caplan - April 21, 2020

mrusak@soundofmusic.ca (Burlington Sound of Music Festival) — Tue, 21 Apr 2020 14:22:10 +0000

Myles & Brent are back on track with SOM Sessions and we're joined by the amazing and talented Hamilton grown boy: Ben Caplan!

SOM Session - Chris Chambers Live At Emma's Back Porch

mrusak@soundofmusic.ca (Burlington Sound of Music Festival) — Tue, 18 Feb 2020 18:27:54 +0000

Looking for some behind the scenes info on the music scene? Want to hear about producing your own tunes? Or maybe you just want to know "Super Strength or Invisibility" . . .listen here! Out interview with Burlington's own Chris Chambers was recorded live on location at Emma's Back Porch.

SOM Session - Jamie Petrie - December 16, 2019

mrusak@soundofmusic.ca (Burlington Sound of Music Festival) — Mon, 16 Dec 2019 19:46:48 +0000

Jamie Petrie of Crank the Band chats with Brent & Myles and hammers out some amazing tunes in the SOM Sessions Studio! Give it a listen then go see Jamie live! Also find out why he wants to be Dave Grohl's new "Kiss Guy"

SOM Session - Annette Haas - December 2, 2019

mrusak@soundofmusic.ca (Burlington Sound of Music Festival) — Mon, 2 Dec 2019 13:00:25 +0000

Annette Haas drops by the SOM Session studio to chat about touring as a career musician, some gigs coming up and the usual food, news and tunes (her cover of Big Yellow Taxi is GOLD!)

SOM Session - Mark Furukawa "Dr. Disc" November 18, 2019

mrusak@soundofmusic.ca (Burlington Sound of Music Festival) — Mon, 18 Nov 2019 15:11:23 +0000

Brent & Myles hang out with Hamilton's own "Dr. Disc", Mark Furukawa as they chat about Hamilton's oldest record shop, the musical scene and the usual food, fun and festivities!

SOM Bite - Rock & Pinball Joe Brant Museum

mrusak@soundofmusic.ca (Burlington Sound of Music Festival) — Tue, 29 Oct 2019 14:48:24 +0000

Myles & Brent visit the Joseph Brant Museum in Burlington, Ontario to check out the new Rock & Pinball exhibit from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

SOM Session Abby J Hall - October 10, 2019

mrusak@soundofmusic.ca (Burlington Sound of Music Festival) — Thu, 10 Oct 2019 16:45:04 +0000

Brent and Myles are joined by the always lovely Abby J Hall!

SOM Session Ty Howie - September 27, 2019

mrusak@soundofmusic.ca (Burlington Sound of Music Festival) — Mon, 30 Sep 2019 15:57:25 +0000

Sound of Music Sessions kick-off the inaugural podcast with special guest Ty Howie of Robins Avenue. The three chat about where to get the best burger, some great local music venues and get a live performance of two Robins Avenue originals.