Industry 45 - From the Drum Throne

Airing Saturday October 17th between 9-10am on 101.1 MORE FM 

Daniel Cervantes from CHEST FEVER (Tribute to The Last Waltz) joined me on 101.1 MORE FM to talk about the upcoming show at FirstOntario PAC

Jacob Moon joined me on 101.1 MORE FM to talk about this great tribute coming to the First Ontario PAC Get ready to be swept away on a musical journey that celebrates two of the most iconic women in rock music. This event brings together the electrifying spirit of Sheryl Crow and the timeless magic of Stevie Nicks for an unforgettable tribute show. Feel the energy as talented performers channel th...

Tom Treumuth joined me on DROP THE NEEDLE when we featured the debut Album of Honeymoon Suite. Great songs like New Girl Now, Burning in Love and Wave Babies.  Tom talked about the early days of recording the demos for this album. One that eventually would be signed by Bob Roper and WEA Canada.

If you missed it on 101.1 MORE FM here is my conversation with Rose Cora Perry about her great fundraising event making a stop at Tap's in Niagara Falls on September 4th - MUSIC POWER COMMUNITY - Warrior Women stops in 6 cities with 24 bands all in support of Yellow Brick House- Rebuilding Lives- Empowering Abused Women and Children.  Tickets are $10 and include local bands 

Today, hard rock legends NIGHT RANGER are proud to unveil their newly remastered version of their 1983 single, "(You Can Still) Rock in America (2026)," taken from their upcoming ‘Best Of’ album, set for release on August 28th via Frontiers Music Srl . The new single arrives alongside an official video, available below.    'Best Of' features newly remixed & remastered versi...

Legendary Canadian rock band 54-40 have released their new album PORTO with the current Top 40 rock radio single “Running For The Fence” - recorded in Portugal with longtime producer Warne Livesey - and they'll be at Delta’s Barns To Beaches Festival on June 20. But the bigger story is that this is one of the longest-running bands in Canadian music history still led by its founders: Neil Osbo...

Alan Frew joined me on Sunday April 26th on 101.1 MORE FM  Alan Frew 80/90's Rewind SAT 2 MAY AT 7:00PM PARTRIDGE HALL Alan Frew 80/90’s Rewind offers audiences a rare opportunity to go beyond the music and hear the stories behind the songs that defined a generation. Hosted by longtime rock media personality Stu Jeffries, the evening begins with a live and interactive, on-stage conversation a...

Record Store Day Canada is proud to announce that legendary Canadian rockers Honeymoon Suite have been named the official Record Store Day Canada Ambassadors for 2026 . To celebrate their role as Ambassadors, the band will release a special, Record Store Day exclusive version of their hit-packed compilation The Singles , issued on Limited Edition Translucent Red Vinyl and only available at indepen...

“Match Made In Hell,” the debut full-length album from Bad Marriage via RFK Media and Amplified Distribution, officially hit the streets worldwide on Friday the 13th of March. Riding a massive wave of positive response to the presale campaign, over 30K immediate organic views on the official music video, and packed houses on tour, it seems the honeymoon has officially begun.  The first single/titl...

John Corabi just released his new single "THAT MEMORY" today from his new album 'NEW DAY" . John sits down with Shane Christopher Neal from 101.1 MORE FM to talk about his FIRST real Full Length album. They chat about the songs, the band and a brief visit to GENERATION SWINE - the follow up to the Motley Crue 1994 Album John sang on. Despite all the work and efforts of songwrit...

Toque is a Canadian Rock band that formed in 2012 after playing a Charity Event in Winnipeg. The band plays mostly Canadian covers from some of their favourite bands from the North.  in 2025 the band released a new single called FIGHTERS and have a new album on the way in 2026.  Todd Kerns chatted with Shane Christopher Neal of 101.1 MORE FM about the bands upcoming show Thursday April 23rd at Ava...

 UNEDITED>> Drummer Cody Ash came to Niagara to speak with the students at Notre Dame High School. Following that I sat down and chatted with him at STK at the Embassy Suites in Niagara Falls about his drumming career and tour like playing drums with Country Star Jelly Roll. Cody Ash is the energetic touring drummer for country-rap artist Jelly Roll, known for his powerful style, originating...

Canadian-born Rick Hughes is the lead singer of the legendary heavy-metal band Sword and of the hard-rock band Saints & Sinners, during his career he has played hundreds of headline shows and has opened for Metallica, Motorhead, Metal Church, Alice Cooper, Bon Jovi, Warlock, Anthrax, Black Label Society, Rob Zombie, Marilyn Manson, WASP, Helix, Styx, and Lee Aaron. Blessed with a great range a...

"After over four decades of touring and recording, it’s truly special to see this anniversary release come to life," Curran says. "The artwork, rare photos, and the discovery of the Cleveland Agora live audio from our very first show in the USA add a perfect finishing touch for the band and our dedicated fans.”   Dixon adds, "Our show at the Redwood Theatre will be the first ti...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cihnyk5LyLE&list=RDCihnyk5LyLE&start_radio=1 Suicide Star Live at OLG Fallsview Casino  Formed in late 2020 and comprised of veteran musicians Rob Barton, Dakota Prince, Aki Maris, Gary Borden and Brian Hamilton, Suicide Star has a dynamic and cutting-edge hard rock sound, mixing the familiar with the new while delivering a heavy bite with catchy ear-splitti...

February 28th  Robin McAuley releases his 3rd solo album. I am privileged to call Robin a friend! from McAuley-Schenker to Survivor , Raiding the Rock Vault in Las Vegas and Black Swan Band ! follow him and enjoy this new album.  I had the privilege of sitting down tonight and chatting with Robin about this brand new album.  The album is called SOULBOUND and is his third on Frontiers Records. Robi...

This week’s offering comes from Danny Drouin , the East Coast Country Music Association Star Search Winner from Wellington, Prince Edward Island. Danny’ s song “Friday Nights” evokes a simpler time in a small town. I think we can all relate to that.  Danny joined me to chat about his new single! a song this is currently on the Canadian Indie Country Countdown chart! portions of the interview air o...

Glass Tiger fans are in for an unforgettable experience as Canadian rock icons are joined by opening act Erica Ehm for select dates on their cross-country tour. Known for her pioneering role as one of the early hosts on MuchMusic. Ehm brings her talent, energy, and legendary insights to the stage, engaging fans with retro video clips, behind the scenes stories and surprise opportunities for audien...

Bio (Drive focused): Janna Leduc, a dynamic and powerhouse vocalist from Milverton, Ontario, is ready to make her mark with the release of "Drive," the first single from her highly anticipated album Long Time Coming . Known for her high-energy performances and commanding stage presence, Janna has spent years honing her craft, becoming a standout talent in the Canadian country music scene...

An entrepreneur, media personality, and advocate for positive change, Erica Ehm’s career has spanned industries and generations. She was one of the first female hosts on MuchMusic, where her on-camera authenticity and powerful interviews made her a beloved figure in Canadian music culture. Ehm recently returned to her music industry roots, serving as consulting producer of the highly anticipated M...

Had such a great 30 minute interview with Mark Farner last night! Mark was the songwriter, guitar player and singer of Grand Funk Railroad hailing from Flint Michigan! We talked about the sold out SHEA STADIUM show in 1971. The band sold 10 Million albums in 2 years in the early 70s and had 8 Top 40 hits including 2 #1s !  Mark and I talked about the bands great legacy and of course his brand new...

THE DAGG SESSIONS Ken Tizzard and Music For Goats In St. John’s in 1982 I cut my teeth playing bass with local skate/punk bands who wholeheartedly embraced the DIY model of the punk rock culture. SNFU were the first band I had ever seen who had taken this model to a national level and upon seeing the energy and intensity of the performance I knew - this was what I wanted to do with my life.  At 18...

For Immediate Release   Jon Anderson and The Band Geeks “TRUE” Released Today   “Counties and Countries” Video Premieres Today   After months of anticipation, the debut album from Jon Anderson and The Band Geeks, “TRUE”, is released today.  The nine-song album, produced by Jon and Richie Castellano, is the album YES fans worldwide have been waiting for since Jon’s departure from the band in 2008....

“All Figured Out” - Single Bio Drew Cagle & The Reputation is a High Energy, No Apologies, National Touring Rock band from Central Illinois. The band got its name “The Reputation” after Cagle decided to lean into the considerable ridicule he received in the beginning while attempting to perform his original music in a market primarily dominated by cover bands. Driven by his passion for authent...