Fffffing 40s

85 - LeAnne Welcomes Killer Karen Back into The Ffffing 40s Studio

fffffing.40s@gmail.com (Fffffing 40s) — Fri, 22 Dec 2023 08:00:00 +0000

It’s been too long, hasn’t it? I’m joined in the studio by Fffffing 40s best friend, Killer Karen, we know you’ve missed her, we have too.

This time around we catch you up on the going’s on here at Fffffing 40s, everything from Leanne post-op to the current music scene in Calgary and karen’s run-in with her new favorite delicacy, oysters.

We also announce our upcoming awards ceremony - stay tuned!

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Ffffing 40s is sponsored by:

Claudia Santiago Productions

84 - Clifford Fabbri

fffffing.40s@gmail.com (Fffffing 40s) — Fri, 21 Jul 2023 06:00:00 +0000

Welcome to another episode of the Fffffing 40s show! This time around we have an extra special episode, we have an exclusive interview with Clifford Fabbri of Avril Lavrigne fame.

Clifford took Avril Lavigne from singing in karaoke bars to becoming the icon she became in the early 2000s.

Clifford chats about his extensive experience in the music industry and tells us some killer stories. You won’t want to miss this one.

Clifford Fabbri: linkedin

Ffffing 40s is sponsored by:

Claudia Santiago Productions

83 - Shelby Wild, Doctored, The Zip, Painted Devils & Kai Huppunen

fffffing.40s@gmail.com (Fffffing 40s) — Tue, 13 Jun 2023 06:00:00 +0000

On this episode of the Fffffing 40s Show, we start out with Nikki V of Painted Devils joining us at our live show, Calgary’s best Rolling Stones Tribute band along with Shelby Wild, Doctored and The Zip.

We dedicate the last part of this show to Kai Huppunen, who has performed with a whole host of music industry legends including Tommy Lee.

Shelby Wild / facebook

Doctored / facebook

The Zip / facebook

Painted Devils / facebook

Kai Huppunen / facebook

Ffffing 40s is sponsored by:

Claudia Santiago Productions

Christopher Michael Egarhos

82 - Tony of Dirty Deed DDC, Nate Trash & Christopher Michael Egarhos

fffffing.40s@gmail.com (Fffffing 40s) — Fri, 28 Apr 2023 06:00:00 +0000

Welcome to another episode of the Fffffing 40s show!

This time LeAnne hosts solo! She is however joined by three awesome guests. We kick off show 82 with Tony of Dirty Deed DDC, you guessed it, an AC/DC cover band local to Alberta. We chat about his prolific history with music and recent news with the band.

Then I managed to sit down with Nate Trash of Trash Talk with Nate Trash, debatably the hardest working music industry specialist in Canada, please check out his links below.

We close out this week's show with Christopher Michael Egarhos of the Must C TV Broadcast Network.

Dirty Deed DDC

Nate Trash

Sponsored by:

Claudia Santiago

TracksVR

Comedy Tuesday Night

DLC Entertainment Services

Soulmate Shoes Inc

81 - Brian of Cause for Concern, Derek & F40s LIVE FROM BRICKWELL TAPEHOUSE

fffffing.40s@gmail.com (Fffffing 40s) — Fri, 10 Mar 2023 07:00:00 +0000

Welcome to another episode of the Fffffing 40s Podcast with your Host LeAnne and her returning Co-Host, Denise.

We kick things off this time with an awesome interview with Brian of Cause for Concern, when Brian isn’t playing music he is a local business owner, in the metal fabrication industry. Derek got back into music after a 12 year hiatus and has even played on our stage!

We then check in with Derek, musician and on the board of the YYC Music Awards, an organization that recognises Calgary’s musical talent. Alongside this, Derek also plays in a band, Doctored.

We finish this one off with a sample from our live show at Brickwell Taphouse!

Brian: Cause for Concern / facebook

Derek: facebook /YYC

Breaking the Fall

Molten Black

Brickwell Tapehouse

Sponsored by:
Claudia Santiago
John William Wade & Associates
TracksVR
Comedy Tuesday Night
Bucket Brigade Recording Studio
DLC Entertainment Services
Soulmate Shoes Inc

80 - Roger from Compulsive Acts, Shannon & Wanda Shipman

fffffing.40s@gmail.com (Fffffing 40s) — Fri, 17 Feb 2023 07:00:00 +0000

Welcome to show 80 of the Fffffing 40s Podcast!

This time around LeAnne solo hosts a show full of super talented entertainers from around Calgary. We kick things off with Roger of Compulsive Acts, another survivor of COVID, they formed in 2019, they put on a wild show and you can catch them next on St. Patrick's day. Link below!

We then catch up with Shannon, we chat about her life as a “band-mom”, her interest for music and Vinyl Vixens Sugar Shack, a group for women who talk and trade vinyl and serve waffles.

We round out show 80 with our old friend Wanda Shipman. It’s been some time since we spoke with Wanda so we catch up with all of the wonderful things that she has been up to.

Sponsored by:
Claudia Santiago
John William Wade & Associates
TracksVR
Comedy Tuesday Night
Bucket Brigade Recording Studio
DLC Entertainment Services
Soulmate Shoes Inc

79 - Howard Trackwick

fffffing.40s@gmail.com (Fffffing 40s) — Fri, 27 Jan 2023 07:00:00 +0000

Hello and welcome to another episode of the Fffffing 40s show!

We kick off the New Year with a solo-host-show and a chat with one of our longest and loyalist supporters and generous sponsors - Howard of Tracks VR virtual racing experience.

We catch up with Howard and everything that is going on at Tracks VR including a bunch of new official merch including signed one-off-pieces, group and team-building events and fostering a community of racers during the off-season to keep them in good practice before they get back on the physical tracks.

Tracks VR is a lot of fun, but it is also a genuine coaching and learning experience so please go check them out if you have not already!

TracksVR

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Sponsored by:

Claudia Santiago

TracksVR

Comedy Tuesday Night

DLC Entertainment Services

Soulmate Shoes Inc

78 - John William Wade & Frank DeVille

fffffing.40s@gmail.com (Fffffing 40s) — Fri, 30 Dec 2022 07:00:00 +0000

Welcome to the final show of 2022 with the Fffffing 40s!

This time we have two long time friends of the show and returning guests. First we catch up with John William Wade who we first met way back in episode 11. John has had an eventful few years between his REMAX business, his entry into politics and his new venture the Calgary Investment Group.

We then chat to Frank DeVille and learn about his new solo and group projects in LA. We also include a full listen to his new song, a cover of the Gap Band’s Early in the Morning. Frank is currently working with a new band and getting things going in our post-covid world.

John William Wade: twitter - facebook - website

Frank Deville: facebook - Family of Funk

Sponsored by:
Claudia Santiago
John William Wade & Associates
TracksVR
Comedy Tuesday Night
Bucket Brigade Recording Studio
DLC Entertainment Services
Soulmate Shoes Inc

77 - Kiel Edge, Shaylyn Slaght and Lara Taillon

fffffing.40s@gmail.com (Fffffing 40s) — Fri, 9 Dec 2022 07:00:00 +0000

Welcome to episode 77 of the Fffffing 40s show! This time LeAnne is joined by co-host Kiel Edge of the Rocky Mountain Maniacas - long time friends of the show!

They chat and catch up on the Calgary music scene before introducing Country star Shaylyn Slaght to the program. Shaylyn has been super busy working on her up-coming single so be sure to check in with her into the new year.

We finish this show up with the legendary Lara Tailon, actress, singer, producer and writer. From small town Canada to LA and back, Lara shares some stories of her life in show business so far.

Kiel Edge (this episode’s guest co-host): facebook

Shaylyn Slaght: facebook

Lara Taillon: facebook | instagram | twitter | IMDB

Sponsored by:
The Blind Beggar Pub
John William Wade & Associates
TracksVR
One Wheel Services
Corner Salon
Human Input
Comedy Tuesday Night
Bucket Brigade Recording Studio
Soulmate Shoes Inc
Township Cleaning Co

76 - Denise Jensen, Jim Kordyk

fffffing.40s@gmail.com (Fffffing 40s) — Fri, 11 Nov 2022 07:00:00 +0000

Welcome to another episode of the Ffffing 40s Show, with your host LeAnne and special guest-host Denise!

This episode is filled with banter as the hosts met each other years ago bartending. We chat with Jim, a Private Security Officer. Jim talks all about his path into this field, what it takes, the amount of dedication required and some stories from his past.

We also have some exciting new sponsors and lots more coming up later this year and into the next. Stay tuned!

Denise Jensen: facebook

Jim: facebook

75 - Nikita from SoulMate Shoes and Kay Pink & The Medicine

fffffing.40s@gmail.com (Fffffing 40s) — Fri, 21 Oct 2022 13:07:26 +0000

Welcome to another episode of Fffffing 40s!

This time we have some big big changes as I announce Cory’s departure from the show. He has left to focus on new business and we wish him all the best, and thank him for his time with us.

The show will feature LeAnne and a rotating selection of special guest co-hosts to keep things moving and fresh. The first is long-time friend of the show, Tammy!

This time around we would also like to welcome our brand new sponsor, SoulMate Shoes (link below!), we chat with Nikita the master shoecrafter herself about how she got started, her boutique design and her growing personal shoe collection.

We then chat with K Pink of K Pink & The Medicine and feature her new song. The interview with K Pink has been a long time coming so it was a blast to finally sit down with her on the show. We talk about her history in the music business, her latest release and upcoming plans.

Soulmate Shoes Inc

K Pink & The Medicine

Sponsored by:
The Blind Beggar Pub
John William Wade & Associates
TracksVR
One Wheel Services
Corner Salon
Human Input
Comedy Tuesday Night
Bucket Brigade Recording Studio
Soulmate Shoes Inc

74 - Kenan

fffffing.40s@gmail.com (Fffffing 40s) — Fri, 23 Sep 2022 06:00:00 +0000

Welcome to the Fffffing 40s Show!

We have a special show this week as we check back in with our host LeAnne, who delivers awesome news about her kidney transplant. Spoiler - both her and donor are doing super well!

This time around we have Kenan, owner of Macleod’s Public House, Captain’s Sports Lounge & Brickwell Taphouse. Kenan talks about how he managed to survive COVID with all three of his establishments intact - and now even thriving as we appear to be in the recovery stage of this adventure.

Brickwell Taphouse was one of the ebay venues in the north of the city for live music pre-COVID, now it seems that it has been one of the few places to survive and has become THE place for live music. Kenan has always been a supporter of the craft and so often hosts a roster of top-class musicians and performers.

If you love live music, good clientele and excellent service, head down to one of Kenan’s bars for a killer experience, you can find links below!

Macleod’s Public House: website - facebook

Captain’s Sports Lounge: website - facebook

Brickwell Taphouse: website - facebook

Sponsored by:
The Blind Beggar Pub
John William Wade & Associates
TracksVR
One Wheel Services
Corner Salon
Human Input
Comedy Tuesday Night
Bucket Brigade Recording Studio
Ali Pilots Friend Energy

73 - Barbie & Clayton Bellamy

fffffing.40s@gmail.com (Fffffing 40s) — Fri, 26 Aug 2022 07:00:00 +0000

Welcome to another episode of the Fffffing 40s show!

This time we have a super exhilarating show full of Wrestling and Rock & Roll. With two very special guests, biker and wrestler Barbie and musician and model Clayton Bellamy of the Congregation and The Roadhammers.

We chat to Barbie about her foray into womens wrestling as a part of the Wild Rose Sports Association in Calgary and the extra special work she does with Bikers are Buddies, a not-for-profit organization who help to educate adults and kids alike on bullying and mental health.

We then catch up with returning guest Clayton Bellamy and talk about his latest release with The Congregation, who are putting on live shows right now across the world, delivering an absolute arch of music for old and new fans alike. You can check out their latest single, album and tour details in the links below, along with links to find and support Barbie and the wonderful work that she is doing.

Barbie: Wild Rose Sports Association / Bikers are Buddies

Clayton Bellamy: The Congregation / facebook

Sponsored by:
The Blind Beggar Pub
John William Wade & Associates
TracksVR
One Wheel Services
Corner Salon
Human Input
Comedy Tuesday Night
Bucket Brigade Recording Studio
Ali Pilots Friend Energy

72 - Kevin Davison

fffffing.40s@gmail.com (Fffffing 40s) — Fri, 29 Jul 2022 07:00:00 +0000

Welcome to episode 72 of the Ffffing 40s Podcast!

This time we have dedicated the episode entirely to Kevin Davison. Not only do we interview him, we actually have a segment of one of his tracks which we have used as an interlude for your enjoyment.

Listen in to find out what Leanne and Cory have been getting up to, including LeAnne’s long awaited Harvest Party.

Kevin is a first responder, which inspired the song you will hear in this episode, which has touched first responders around the world. Kevin has received countless messages from people like him from all over, including Russia, Pakistan and many more.

Kevin has been in music for as long as he can remember, recording his first album in Nashville back in 2009, which lead to shows supporting artists for a long time, quickly gaining experience and allies in the industry, leading to a tour through-out North America on the back of his song “Sirens”.

Kevin Davison: website | instagram | facebook

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Sponsored by:
The Blind Beggar Pub
John William Wade & Associates
TracksVR
One Wheel Services
Corner Salon
Human Input
Comedy Tuesday Night
Bucket Brigade Recording Studio
Ali Pilots Friend Energy

71 - Elloit Wyman, Jenny Allan, Duke Domino, Stephanie Merkus, Ali, CEO of Pilots Friend, Meghan, Latisha, MELODNA, Claudia Santiago & Jesse Roads

fffffing.40s@gmail.com (Fffffing 40s) — Fri, 8 Jul 2022 07:56:20 +0000

Welcome to episode 71 of the Fffffing 40s Show!

We bring to you yet another group of awesome guests, as our Fffffing 40s talent agency grows, we connect with more and more talented people and so here are a few.

We also have some segments from our Fffffing 40s Live Show hosted at the Blind Beggar here in Calgary. With it, first up we chat to sound engineer, career entertainer and musician, Elliot Wyman. Then we bring in Jenny Allan, folk musician, Duke Domino, 24 year old pop singer-songwriter with influences from Michael Jackson to Bruno Mars and Stephanie Merkus.

As we bring in our new sponsor, Pilot’s Friend Energy Drink, we talk to Ali and discover how this excellent beverage made its way to Canada. We also bring in Claudia Santiago as a sponsor (links below) and interview MELODNA, our first guest working in R&B.

We close out the show with a good friend of ours, Jesse Roads, musician and industry pro.

Elliott Wyman: facebook

Jenny Allen: facebook | myspace

Duke Domino: facebook

Stephanie Merkus: facebook | instagram | tiktok

Ali - Pilots Friend: website | facebook | twitter | instagram | youtube

MELODNA: soundcloud

Claudia Santiago: facebook

Jesse Roads: website | instagram | facebook | twitter

Ffffing 40s is sponsored by

Blind Beggar: https://blindbeggar.ca

John William Wade & Associates: http://www.johnwilliamwade.com/

TracksVR: https://tracksvr.com/

One Wheel Services: https://www.onewheel.services/

Corner Salon: https://thecornersalon.ca/

Human Input: https://humaninput.live/

Comedy Tuesday Night: https://www.facebook.com/comedytuesdaynight

Bucket Brigade Recording Studio: https://www.bucketbrigadestudio.net

Ali Pilots Friend Energy: https://pilotsfriend.ca/

70 - Robbie G, Eric John, Cynthia Wolberg

fffffing.40s@gmail.com (Fffffing 40s) — Fri, 17 Jun 2022 07:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Fffffing 40s Show!

We are back with episode 70! With it, we have another wonderful collection of guests and an amazing new sponsor who we would love to thank, Pilot’s Friend Energy Drink.

We kick off the show with our first guest in the genre of Hip-Hop, Robbie G. In the last decade Robbie G has performed over seven hundred times. Having produced ten full length albums and a sweet collection of mixtapes, Robbie G is currently touring Canada with his latest release Life Keys. Check him out via the link below!

We then link up with Eric John, Saskatchewan born and raised, he is an experienced country musician. Eric pursued music purely as a hobby right up until a couple of years ago, when he finally broke the decade-long public silence with a string of performances and a true dedication to his craft.

We close out episode 70 with Cyntha Wolberg. Cyntha is a band manager, we chat about her role in a predominantly male-dominated industry and her life in general. We also chat about her second passion, slalom skiing.

Eric John: website | youtube

Cyntha Wolberg: facebook

Sponsored by:
The Blind Beggar Pub
John William Wade & Associates
TracksVR
One Wheel Services
Corner Salon
Human Input
Comedy Tuesday Night
Bucket Brigade Recording Studio
Ali Pilots Friend Energy

69 - My Pollyanna and Wilde Oscar, Emmet Jerome and Lost Pawns, Emma Rushton of Rockit Vocals, David James, Crystal Shawna

fffffing.40s@gmail.com (Fffffing 40s) — Fri, 20 May 2022 07:00:00 +0000

Welcome to show 69!

This week we have a show packed full of guests for you all. We kick it off with My Pollyanna, Wilde Oscar, Emmet Jermome and Lost Pawns all from our Fffffing 40s Live Show at the Blind Beggar here in Calgary.

We then speak to Emma Rushton, country music man Eric John before chatting with David James, one half of the Outlaw Country Duo, an amazing Johnny Cash and Waylon Jennings tribute act.

We wrap up the show with Crystal Shawna, Juno award winning, Tennessee-based country singer-songwriter, who has recently released her new album, Church House Blues.

My Pollyanna: facebook
Wilde Oscar: website | facebook | instagram | youtube

Emmet Jerome: website | youtube | instagram

Lost Pawns: website | instagram | facebook | youtube | tiktok

Emma Rushton - Rockit Vocals: facebook

Eric John: website | youtube | instagram

David James & Big River: website | facebook | twitter

Sponsored by:
The Blind Beggar Pub
John William Wade & Associates
TracksVR
One Wheel Services
Corner Salon
Human Input
Comedy Tuesday Night
Bucket Brigade Recording Studio

68 - Harem Sol, Timothy J, Gil Tougus

fffffing.40s@gmail.com (Fffffing 40s) — Fri, 29 Apr 2022 07:00:00 +0000

Welcome to another episode of the Fffffing 40s show!

This time we kick off the episode with Tyler from Harem Sol, a local band with psychedelic and prog influences, they switch up time signatures and put on a killer show. When not rocking out, Tyler is at work in the guitar workshop, which is where we caught him today for the interview.

We then speak with Timothy J, Americana singer-songwriter from Northern Alberta. After years of live performances and almost endless touring, Timothy J finally settled here in Calgary and has recently put out his new album, “Better Late”.

We round out this show with a conversation with “human jukebox”, Gil Tougus. Gil has been playing live music since 1986, and has been known to perform up to six nights a week. After COVID he has taken a step back and now re-introducing regular performances.

Harem Soul: bandcamp | soundcloud | instagram | facebook

Gil Tougus: facebook

Sponsored by:

67 - Stephanie Merkus, Cody Hall, Barbie Davis, Gil Tougas & Timothy J live from the Beggar

fffffing.40s@gmail.com (Fffffing 40s) — Fri, 1 Apr 2022 07:00:00 +0000

Welcome to another episode of the Fffffing 40s show! This is show 67!

This time around we chat with life-long musician, Stephanie Merkus. After years and years of practice and playing music for herself, a couple of years ago Stephanie started gigging live and has not looked back since. She is currently in the studio working on new releases and planning some performances around Calgary.

Then we chat to Cody Hall who is a school teacher by day, and musician. Cody is currently enjoying some radio air time. He manages to blend his profession as a teacher, his family life and his musicianship.

After the break we talk to Barbie Davis, Barbie has been playing music since she was 12 years old and is a regular at the Blind Beggar here in Calgary. Barbie and her husband are in the band, Follow the Rabbit and are currently recording some new music for us all!

We close out this show with a sample from our live show with Gil Tougas and Timothy J. So if you are unfortunate enough not to live in Calgary, you can listen in and enjoy the experience with us!

Stephanie Merkus: facebook | instagram | tiktok | linktree

Cody Hall: website | facebook | linktree

Barbie Davis: facebook

Gil Tougas: facebook

Timothy J: linktree

Sponsored by:

66 - Mixed Blame, Molten Black

fffffing.40s@gmail.com (Fffffing 40s) — Fri, 11 Mar 2022 08:00:00 +0000

Episode 66 of the Fffffing 40s Podcast is now LIVE!

Cory and LeAnne finally reunite in the Fffffing 40s studio upon Cory’s return from Mexico and do some catching up.

We then invite Mixed Blame up on stage at the Blind Beggar, the boys have been together for around three years and play a mix of hard-rock and punk. Keep an eye out for them!

We then speak with Molten Black, another new band that Fffffing 40s Talent are very proud to be managing.

Links below, check out this week's amazing guests!

Mixed Blame: linktree | facebook | instagram | youtube | tiktok

Molten Black: facebook | instagram

Beams App: Beams.fm

Sponsored by:

65 - Jaxon Smith, Brandon Lorenzo, White Willy Brown & Arcane Sugar, FKB, Noyze

fffffing.40s@gmail.com (Fffffing 40s) — Fri, 18 Feb 2022 08:00:00 +0000

This week on the Ffffing 40s we speak with aspiring young drummer, Jaxon Smith about his journey thus far, his bright plans for the future and a glimpse into life as a 16 year old getting gigs.

We then chat with Brandon Lorenzo, up and coming Country Musician who is currently focusing on growing his fan base further and writing new songs. We also treat you to a segment of our live show featuring White Willy Brown before moving on to an interview with some awesome bands including Arcane Sugar, FKB and Noyze!

We hope you enjoy the show!

Jaxon Smith: youtube

Brandon Lorenzo: website | facebook | instagram | soundcloud | youtube

White WIlly Brown: facebook

Arcane Sugar: facebook

Noyze: website | facebook | instagram | twitter | youtube

Sponsored by:

64 - Jamie Pruden, White Owl, Steve McQueen Band, Dave Temple of MCC Recording Studio

fffffing.40s@gmail.com (Fffffing 40s) — Fri, 28 Jan 2022 08:00:00 +0000

Welcome to another episode of the Fffffing 40s Show!

This time we have another round of awesome guests! We kick things off with Artist, Jamie Pruden, who is a lifelong visual artist, creating mostly as a pass-time until nine years ago when a stranger convinced him to go public. Since then, Jamie has not looked back!

We then chat to White Owl, live from the Blind Beggar Smokehouse. We talk about her experience with music so far, the revival of her solo career and departure from her band and even go into some of the meaning behind her inspiration before she performs for the audience.

We then speak with Steve McQueen of the Steve McQueen band, longtime musician here in Calgary, we find out what Steve has been doing, past until present and also future plans, he is playing live this Saturday in fact, check him out, links below!

We finish this show with a conversation with Dave Temple of MCC Recording. This is an interview that we have been especially excited about, it has been a long time coming. We talk all about Dave’s life and music from his start at the age of nine playing in his family band through his career in a metal band in the 1980s right through to what he is doing today with MCC Recording Studios.

Jamie Pruden: facebook

White Owl: website | facebook | instagram

Steve McQueen Band: website | facebook

Dave Temple - MCC Recording Studio: website | facebook | facebook

Sponsored by:

63 - Chris Golka, John William Wade, Deb Ellis, Matt Beatty

fffffing.40s@gmail.com (Fffffing 40s) — Fri, 7 Jan 2022 08:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Fffffing 40s show! We are wishing you all a prosperous new year!

This time, Cory dials in from his adventures in Mexico to have a chat about how his trip is going so far and how it compares to Canada, we celebrate our place as number 30 podcast in Alberta!

We briefly get Co-CEO Chris Golka of Fffffing 40s, Chris Golka on the line to wish us all a Happy Holiday season before moving on to speak with returning guest and longtime friend of the show, John William Wade.John talks about his election campaign, the current work he is doing and how he continues to work towards building a better Calgary.

We then have a message from LeAnne’s mum!

Finally, we have some recorded footage from a live show, co-hosted by LeAnne and Killer Karen. We invite Matt Beatty to join us and we chat about his long career in music, the opportunities for musicians in Calgary and his relatively new podcast.

John William Wade: website | facebook | twitter

Matt Beatty- DoubleSuede: website| facebook | twitter

Sponsored by:

62 - Michael J and Aaron Allen

fffffing.40s@gmail.com (Fffffing 40s) — Fri, 26 Nov 2021 08:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Fffffing 40s Show! This time you can catch us reacting and discussing more local current events...and, we bring you two interviews.

The first of which is with Michael. We had some technical difficulties and almost lost this interview, thankfully we managed to save the best half. Michael began his musical journey in 1987 as a part of the Alt Rock band, Exploding Boy, over the next 13 years the band toured extensively releasing material and opening for acts like The Goo Goo Dolls and Cheap Trick. Currently, Michael is performing with Jameson Rogers.

We then speak with country singer-songwriter, Aaron Allen who broke onto the Canadian Country scene in 2019 with his single “Where Music Comes From”, despite having been playing live since the 1990s. His E.P, Highway Mile has been streamed over 4 million times and Aaron is set to release some new music in the coming months.

Michael J: website|facebook

Aaron Allen: website| instagram| facebook

Sponsored by:

61 - Stirling John & Wild T

fffffing.40s@gmail.com (Fffffing 40s) — Fri, 12 Nov 2021 08:00:00 +0000

Hello and welcome to another episode of the Fffffing 40s Show!

This time on the show we are joined by Stirling John, life-long country musician who is just putting together an album full of old Gospel tracks, Stirling will be tastefully refurbishing them and releasing them in one place. Alongside this, you can expect to hear regular new music from Stirling, who has recently enjoyed some airplay on local airwaves.

We also speak with Wild T, born and raised in Trinidad and Tobago, Tony now lives in Toronto where he has been since the early 80s. Tony has had a long and exciting musical career and recalls some tales of his first experience with The Blues, Canadian Culture and the evolution of his playing style.

You can catch Wild T on his tour through the west of Canada, his final show is right here in Calgary! Links Below!

Sterling John

Wild T

Sponsored by:

60 - Kevin K, Richard Coumont, Paris Black

fffffing.40s@gmail.com (Fffffing 40s) — Fri, 29 Oct 2021 07:00:00 +0000

This time on the Ffffing 40s Podcast… Corey reveals his escape plan as we record our final session together in real life before he busts out of Canada and heads for Mexico, LeAnne keeps us up to date with how her kidney donation is going, we finally book some shows for the acts that we represent, and, as always we speak with a host of wonderful guests...

...starting with Kevin K, who he caught on his way out of the door to a gig. Kevin tells stories of the olden days of getting paid to play music, a roundup of local musical talent and venues, as well as what he is up to these days.

Next we chat with Richard Coumont, lead singer of Deville. They broke up a while back and have since reformed. We chat about just how many musicians are playing bigger gigs than ever before in their forties.

We close out the show with Paris Black. Paris recounts his early career in New York when he was scouted as a model, his meeting with people such as Mick Jagger, doing impersonations, and right up to what Paris is doing now.

Kevin K: website

Richard Coumont - Deville: facebook | myspace

Paris Black: website | facebook

59 - Kelly Timleck, Justin Ploz, Doug and Patrick with Blind Beggar Smokehouse, Jeromy Farka

fffffing.40s@gmail.com (Fffffing 40s) — Mon, 11 Oct 2021 07:00:00 +0000

This time on the Fffffing 40s Show…. Corey becomes a father… to a pigeon mom and her two eggs who found a home on his balcony.

We also have some more interviews lined up this week for you. We chat with Kelly about her start in music, closing for her parents, how she manages stage fright and a little bit about what she's up to now musically.

We speak with infamous party planner Justin Plosz about his past events and upcoming parties too.

We then finally get the opportunity to invite Doug and Patrick from the Blind Beggar onto the show. These guys have been working ridiculously hard for years to provide the Calgary music scene with a base and now they need our help.

We round the show out with a chat with Mayoral Candidate Jeromy Farkas about some of the changes he would like to see around here.

Kelly Timleck: facebook

Justin Ploz: facebook

Blind Beggar’s Doug & Patrick: website | facebook | twitter

Jeromy Farkas: website | facebook | twitter | instagram | tiktok

58 - Jim Baxter, Garrett Barbuto, Brandon Lorenzo, Joshua’s Habit's Travis Pankiw, Bent Roads Tavern's Collen Middleton

fffffing.40s@gmail.com (Fffffing 40s) — Fri, 1 Oct 2021 07:00:00 +0000

This time on the Ffffing 40s we are joined by some amazing guests, but first, we have to share our fundraiser in support of the Blind Beggar Smokehouse, we need to help this local venue keep their doors open.

We chatted with Jim Baxter, professional musician who performed his first gig back in 1983. Jim talks about how his stint taxi driving really helped him to break down the barrier between performer and audience while writing and playing music. Jim also teaches guitar, links below!

We also check in with Garrett Barbuto, who has spent a lot of time playing music, coincidentally with our first guest, Jim. Garrett is focusing on introspection and dedicating himself to music and self improvement.

We then speak with our third musician of the show, Brandon Lorenzo, local choirboy turned country musician. Brandon’s initial experience with music came from Opera before he found his feet in country music. Brandon has some currently unreleased music which is scheduled to be released soon, Brandon is also playing a gig tomorrow night, tickets below.

Next up is Travis of Joshua’s Habit, a band since 2002, they are just coming back after a little break with some brand new music. They will also be touring two albums, just in time for the dust to settle after the pandemic.

We round out the show with Collen Middleton of Bent Roads Tavern, set to release their new album, Clear Nights, Bright Lights for which they are adding finishing touches early next year, along with a full tour.

Jim Baxter: facebook

Garrett Barbuto: facebook

Brandon Lorenzo: facebook

Travis Pankiw - Joshua’s Habit: website | band facebook | personal facebook

Collen Middleton - Bent Roads Tavern: website | facebook

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57 - Keith Dyck, Jebb Fink

fffffing.40s@gmail.com (Fffffing 40s) — Fri, 17 Sep 2021 07:00:00 +0000

This time on the Fffffing 40s Podcast we are joined by Drummer and founder of GEDfest, a festival setup for Gord Downie’s memory.

We also chat to comedian Jebb Fink about all things COVID.

Keith Dyck: facebook | GEDfest

Jebb Fink: website | facebook

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56 - Sarah Curle, Grant Doyle, Krissy Feniak

fffffing.40s@gmail.com (Fffffing 40s) — Fri, 3 Sep 2021 10:00:52 +0000

We are back with another episode of the Fffffing 40s Podcast!

This time we are joined by Country Music singer-songwriter, Sarah Curle. Sarah blends Soulful Country with Americana and has performed at the legendary Calgary Stampede and several events run by the Alberta Children's Hospital. We caught her on her way to tonight's live performance for a chat about her beginnings and life outside of music.

We then introduce you all to our new Sponsor in Grant Doyle of Buckle Vodka. A great vodka for our friends in the Country World. Perfect for the cabin after a day of fishing, BBQing, festivals or the Stampede. Buckle Vodka is an Experience Spirit, designed for celebrating the Spirit of Country Life.

We close out this week's show with an interview with Krissy Feniak. Nineteen year old Krissy has already been busy making a name for herself in the world of Country Music. We chat to her as her four weeks of performing and writing comes to a close in Nashville.

Sarah Curle: reverb nation | facebook

Grant Doyle - Buckle Vodka: website

Krissy Feniak: website

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55 - Scott Shakell, Dead Levee, Clayton Bellamy

fffffing.40s@gmail.com (Fffffing 40s) — Fri, 6 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Fffffing 40s Show! This time we are joined by three more wonderful guests.

Life-long musician and producer Scott Shakell lays down his six-step guide to getting paid from broadcasting your music and shares some stories from his days working in event production.

We speak with Tayler Morgan, bassist and harmony-vocalist of Rock band Dead Levee. Self-proclaimed high-energy Rock & Roll, Dead Levee take pride in putting on a great show and playing songs that the people can groove to. You can see them live this August at the Blind Beggar right here in Calgary.

And finally we are joined by Clayton Bellamy. Clayton is a part of The Road Hammers, The Congregation and is also currently touring as part of the Legendary Life of Tom Petty, with dates across Canada, LeAnne has tickets to his show in Calgary and you should get your tickets too. The Road Hammers new album is out August 20th and is called Back at It.

Scott Shakell: website

Dead Levee: facebook

Clayton Bellamy: congregation music | the road hammers

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54 - Lindsay Recknell, Frank DeVille

fffffing.40s@gmail.com (Fffffing 40s) — Fri, 30 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0000

This time on the Ffffing 40s Podcast we have a big announcement for you as we open up to clients with our New Bookings and Management endeavor, Fffffing 40s Management

We are also joined by Expert in Hope, Lindsay Recknell and Musician, Frank DeVille.

Lindsay is a life coach who uses the Science of Hope to help her clients. The antithesis of traditional psychology, if you think of this being the science of decreasing sadness, well, positive psychology (the kind Lindsay works with) is centered in increasing wellness. Increasing well-being. With a little guidance, you can absolutely utilize this science to craft a better future than today, because hope without action is just a wish.

Lindsay Recknell - Expert In Hope: website | blog & podcast | facebook | instagram | linkedin

Frank makes a second appearance on our show, he always brings years of experience in the music industry. Frank plays with The family of Funk, who are currently setting up a tour.

Frank shares some priceless advice and insight into the music industry and making it in Hollywood. He warns of dangers and situations to avoid and how putting in the work really is the only way to go.

Frank Deville - The Family of Funk: website | facebook | instagram

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53 - Mauri Dark, Rob Waite, Izzie's Caravan

fffffing.40s@gmail.com (Fffffing 40s) — Fri, 9 Jul 2021 09:57:24 +0000

Welcome back to the Ffffing 40s Podcast! This time we are joined by some more amazing guests. We get started with a call to Finland where we speak with Mauri Dark, visual artist by day and musician by night, we learn about his craft and that despite it being 3am, he joins us in perfect daylight.

We then speak with Rob Waite of Harlequin fame, having initially played with them from 1988 through 1994, followed by a number of subsequent appearances. We learn of what he is up to now and plans for the future.

We close out the show with a chat with Izzy of Izzie's Caravan. The band have had a super productive few years and so is releasing one single a month for ten months before releasing the collection together in one, he also tells us of his departure from rock music and the guitar in general until he rediscovered the instrument later in life.

Mauri Dark: website | facebook | instagram | youtube

Robert Waite: facebook

Izzie’s Caravan: website | facebook| instagram| youtube

52 - Killer Karen, Elizabeth Prost, Danielle French, Native Sons, Blind Beggar's Pump Stage, Andre Comeau

fffffing.40s@gmail.com (Fffffing 40s) — Fri, 25 Jun 2021 13:53:59 +0000

This time on the Ffffing 40s Podcast we are joined by;

Killer Karen for a catch-up as she discusses her silent auction, Author and Mental Health Ambassador Elizabeth Prost, Danielle French musician and owner of Enlightened Herb Cannabis, Ashton Blake ahead of his tour with Native Sons and Musician Andre Comeau with whom we discuss the many changes in both music and the music industry over the last 25 years, Andre’s return to Rock and The Real World, in which he starred in back in the early 90s.

Killer Karen - Shoulder-High Weeds: facebook | youtube

Elizabeth Prost: facebook

Danielle French - Enlightened Herb: facebook | website

Ashton Blake - Native Sons: facebook | twitter | youtube | website

Andre Comeau - Real World: andre's facebok | real world facebook

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51 - Eduard Soponar, Wiklund vs Wiklund, Dom Polito

fffffing.40s@gmail.com (Fffffing 40s) — Fri, 11 Jun 2021 07:00:00 +0000

This time on the Fffffing 40s Podcast we are joined by former athlete and entrepreneur Eduard Soponar, the former competitive swimmer talks about his recent entrepreneurial endeavours and especially his newest venture into Eco Bathroom Products.

We also catch up with the wife and husband duo, Wilkund vs Wilkund and how they are getting on with their goal of producing one song a month.

We round this week's episode off with an interview with Dom Polito. Dom talks about his guitar journey from a serious setback when he was 18, the musical projects that he has been a part of along the way and his upcoming Latin Rock album, Madrid.

Eduard Soponar: strawberry agency | unknown calgary | monica model management

Wiklund vs Wiklund: website | spotify | youtube

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50 - John William Wade, Naomi & Shay w/ Corner Salon, Eileen Faulkner w/ A-1 Towing Inc, Waymon Starks w/ The Family of Funk

fffffing.40s@gmail.com (Fffffing 40s) — Fri, 28 May 2021 07:00:00 +0000

This time on the Fffffing 40s Podcast we are joined by;

John Willam Wade just as he submitted his documentation to run for City Council here in Calgary, John has a lot of work to do leading up to the election in October and shares his ambitions for our city.

Our new sponsors Naomi and Shay of Corner Salon, they offer makeup and photography services for a host of occasions.

Eileen from A1 Towing. Eileen is one of Calgary's only female tow-truck drivers, she shares some stories from the road, her journey to her dream job and how she even met her partner in the process.

Our final guest this week is the legendary Waymon Starks who joins us from his Studio. Waymon shares some stories growing up around music, his history with the Gap Band and their revival years as well as some of his more recent projects.

Naomi & Shay of Corner Salon - website

Waymon Starks - facebook

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49 - TracksVR Racing's Howard Trawick, Angie C, Darby Mills Project

fffffing.40s@gmail.com (Fffffing 40s) — Fri, 14 May 2021 07:00:00 +0000

This time on the Ffffing 40s Show we are joined by three wonderful guests; TracksVR Racing's Howard Trawick with whom we talk about his career transition from the automotive industry into VR and just how much fun it can be, musician Angie C and her upcoming album and Darby Mills of the Darby Mills Project, we go over her early music projects with the Headpins, her solo project and her new Jewelry business.

Howard Trawick - TracksVR: website | facebook | instagram | youtube

Angie C - spotify | apple music | youtube | more links

Darby Mills Project - website | facebook | instagram | twitter | youtube

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48 - Mike Shupenia, Killer Karen, Opal Ocean

fffffing.40s@gmail.com (Fffffing 40s) — Fri, 30 Apr 2021 07:00:00 +0000

This time on the Ffffing 40s Podcast we are joined by our special guest co-host, Killer Karen.

We find out about Mike Shupenia, his new terrace and potential boardwalk for Side Street Pub, creating plenty more space for guests in Calgary.

We close out the show with a call to Australia as we chat to Opal Ocean who toured through Canada right before the restrictions were imposed last year. We catch up with them and discuss future projects including their new guitar masterclass.

Mike Shupenia - Side Street Pub: website | facebook | instagram | twitter

Killer Karen - Shoulder-High Weeds: facebook | band facebook | youtube

Opal Ocean: website | facebook | bandcamp | youtube

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47 - Brad Ovis, Craig Carswell, Shaylyn Slaght, Travis Pickering, and Special Guest Shelley Lynch

fffffing.40s@gmail.com (Fffffing 40s) — Fri, 16 Apr 2021 09:32:48 +0000

This time on the Fffffing 40s we have a special episode for you featuring five guests.

We continue our phone-ins with a chat with Tattoo Artist and O Tattoo studio owner Brad Ovis, we talk music with producer Craig Carswell and got the chance to speak with Canada’s Country Music Sweetheart Shaylyn Slaght about her career so far leading up her return to the studio this month.

We then finish the show out with musician Travis Pickering and our Special Guest, Shelley Lynch as they reflect on their recent chart success and prepare for the release of their second single.

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