Episodes
Thursday Jan 27, 2022
In Conversation With Matt Mays
Thursday Jan 27, 2022
Thursday Jan 27, 2022
The Tempo Report is finally back! I got a chance to chat with one of my favourite artists', Matt Mays! Listen in as we talk everything from his musical influences to recording with Chris Tsangarides. (Most notably Chris has produced Thin Lizzy)
We also touch on Matt's experience opening for Levon Helm of The Band.
The best place to connect with Matt is on Instagram:
@mattmaysmusic
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Thursday Jun 03, 2021
In Conversation With Hawksley Workman
Thursday Jun 03, 2021
Thursday Jun 03, 2021
Listen in as I chat with Hawksley about getting creative, starting a Wayne's World esq variety show and Comparing musical improv on stage to a basketball team running plays on the court during a game. Enjoy!
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Thursday Mar 04, 2021
In Conversation With Bif Naked
Thursday Mar 04, 2021
Thursday Mar 04, 2021
I recently got a chance to dive into a conversation with Bif Naked on the podcast. We chat about everything from her creative process, diversity, Bif references Back To The Future and even shares a story involving a nude drummer!
For more info on all things Bif go to:
https://www.bifnaked.com or follow her on Instagram at @bifnakedofficial
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Thursday Jan 21, 2021
In Conversation With Fred Penner
Thursday Jan 21, 2021
Thursday Jan 21, 2021
I recently got the chance to have Fred Penner on the podcast. Listen in as we cover everything from his TV show Fred Penner's Place, Educating kids through the power of music and storytelling.
For more on Fred and his music go to https://fredpenner.com
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Thursday Dec 10, 2020
In Conversation With Hannah Georgas
Thursday Dec 10, 2020
Thursday Dec 10, 2020
I’ve been a fan of Hannah Georgas for a while now. I was really excited to get the chance to chat with her on this episode. We touch on everything from diving into her creative process and she talks about what’s it’s like collaborating with other artists. Did I mention Hannah also plays her latest single called "Pray It Away” on Piano? This was a Special Episode for me, Enjoy!
For more info on this artist, go to http://hannahgeorgas.com
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Thursday Nov 05, 2020
In Conversation With Grant Lawrence
Thursday Nov 05, 2020
Thursday Nov 05, 2020
Grant Lawrence is a Writer, Broadcaster, Storyteller and former Musician. I got a chance to sit down with Grant back in January before all the craziness of COVID-19. We chat about everything from The Smugglers to his writing and broadcasting career. We also touch on his time in Desolation Sound, British Columbia.
You can find out more about Grant by visiting: http://grantlawrence.ca
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Thursday Sep 24, 2020
In Conversation With Darren Grieve
Thursday Sep 24, 2020
Thursday Sep 24, 2020
Sunday Jul 05, 2020
In Conversation With Blake Unruly
Sunday Jul 05, 2020
Sunday Jul 05, 2020
Listen in as I chat with Vancouver based contemporary folk musician, Blake Unruly about his creative process and what’s it’s like playing with musicians from all over Canada. Blake even plays his latest single called “Young Lovers”
Find Blake on all streaming platforms including Apple Music and Spotify under Blake Unruly.
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Wednesday Jun 03, 2020
In Conversation With Skye Wallace
Wednesday Jun 03, 2020
Wednesday Jun 03, 2020
Listen in as I chat with Toronto based folk punk musician and story teller, Skye Wallace. She talked about why her music is so diverse, how moving around a lot shaped her songwriting and why she chose to write an album based around women from throughout history. To find out more about Skye and her music visit:
Wednesday May 20, 2020
Have you Been Altered by Mom?
Wednesday May 20, 2020
Wednesday May 20, 2020
Listen in on my chat with Devon Lougheed and Gina Kennedy from the band Altered by Mom. We hit up a show in a demon infested church in Saskatchewan and take on what sounds like an impossible isolation project.