Kitchener Famous with Jesse and Jay

Whattup m'kitchies? You guys ready for a new episode. This is seriously insane! Today we have Gregg Dechert. For anyone who doesn't know, Gregg has toured and recorded with artists such as David Gilmour of Pink Floyd, Bad Company, Uriah Heep, Sass Jordan, Pino Pallidino and so many more. Last summer, Jesse & Jay took Gregg on the road to sit in on a couple of Crazy Diamonds gigs and the stories we...

Hey Kitchenerites? How are we this week? We have an awesome episode ready for you this week with our good friend, Tammy Lawrence. Some of you may know Tammy from her days as the owner of the prestiene Rhapsody Barrel Bar. Some may know her as her most recent endeavor as an amazing real estate agent, but today we talk a little bit about all of those and her passion as the Musical Director of the Be...

What's up Kitchenerites? Whose ready for a new episode of Kitchener Famous?! Today we have Gordon Lightfoot alumni on the show! He even has a story about his time on Saturday night live. Most recently, he is planning his CD release with 'Western Swing Authority'. He's a 5 time Canadian Country Music Hall of famer for his work on the pedal steel. Pee Wee is one of the most humble people we've ever...

What's up Kitchenerites? We are super psyched that you guys are here to listen to our chat with Jessie T. If you've heard her or seen her, you know that she embodies what it means to be a great working musician. Today we discuss where she started, differentiating her role as human being and musician, some funny stories and of course, a live performance! It's all right here on The Kitchener Famous...

YO!!!! We're back for our fourth season and we're starting with a banger. Today we have comedian Ashwyn Singh and he's here to talk about his beginnings as a comedian, some of his influences, and naturally share a couple of funny stories. You'll also hear him talk about his upcoming tour, and his show at the Jazz Room in Waterloo on Jan 28th 2024 where he'll be filming and reco...

Today's episode concludes season 3. Mike has been a staple in the in the Kitchener blues scene as far back as the eighties. He is recently the recipient of the "Mel Brown Blues Award" and is a yearly feature in the Kitchener Blues Festival . Mike now hosts a monthly blues jam at @ The Lancaster Smokehouse and always features amazing guests. Stick around until the end of this episode...

S3 E9- Steve Wood What's shakin' today Kitchenerites & Kitchenettes ? We've gotta hum dinger in store for you today. One of our bestest buds joined us for a chat and a look into the humble beginnings of a master steelman. Woodsie has played on dozens of local records as one of Kitchener's most treasured sidemen, and steel slinger. He has performed with the likes of Shannon Lyon...

What's shakin kitchenerites? Who's ready for our episode with the great Conor Gains. Conor has pined his crafts as a singer, songwriter and, notably, a guitarist in his own right. He has been a staple in the blues community for well over a decade as he got his start in the tri city region at a very young age. Songs like "light shine in", "Lightning" and "Compass" have really put him on the map as...

What's up Kitchenerites? Who's ready for another awesome episode and a deep dive into one of Kitchener’s greatest slide players and song writers: MacKenzie "Mac" Jordan. For years, Mac has been fronting his amazing band "Jackets" which blends his tasteful classic guitar tones, beautiful melodic vocal melody and harmony and rich and fat production values. If you haven't heard Jackets yet, we highly...

What's shakin' Kitchenerites? Are you guys ready for a good laugh? If you're not, this episode definitely IS NOT for you. On top of being a gifted funny entertainer, Mike is one of KW's most talented singers and musicians. His current resident band, Romeo Sex Fighter, has become an absolute staple in our entertainment community. On top of that band, he plays Sunday nights with Sex Fighter band mat...

What's shakin' Kitchenerites? Who's ready to dive into the mind of one of Kitchener's most respected Journalists? Terry Pender is an active member of the downtown Kitchener Press, having worked at The Record for nearly 30 years. He has covered everything from affordable housing, social injustices and even covered the execution of "Ted Bundy". Terry also is very involved i...

What's kickin' Kitchenerites? Whose ready for some twangedelic blues o' funk? In this episode we dive into Kitchener's own monster blues shredder, Gary Cain. Gary found humble beginnings in this area and has gone on to record several records and gain exclusive endorsements with Fractal and Daddario strings. He has toured Canada, the US and Europe and has even shared the stage (at Massey Hall) with...

S3 E3- Glenn Pelletier What's happenin' Kitchenerites? Are you guys as pumped as we are for today's conversation with one of Kitchener's finest. Today we sit down with Mr. Glenn Pelletier. Some of you may recognize Glenn from his career in broadcast, and broadcast journalism. Most notably, his voice might be familiar because he was one of 570 News - Kitchener's main anchors. He has since retired a...

Ever wondered what the life of an actual rock star is like? Travelling the world, playing stadium concerts to sold out crowds? Dan & JD know that feeling all too well. Together they form the enormous guitar sound of JJ Wilde. Having now opened for Kiss, Scorpions and the Glorious Sons all over the world, the tales ensued are, of course, equally as juicy. Join us for our conversation with the guita...

Hey Kitchenerites! Welcome back to another fun filled season of Kitchener Famous. We've got an amazing show lined up for you today with none other than journalist, and radio show host Coral Andrews. Coral recently released her book "The Back Door" which is available now at Encore Records, Words Worth Books and Looking for Heros. Tune in today to hear her tales of this iconic underground punk bar,...

Just in time for the Kitchener Blues Fest! Come with us & take a deep dive into the rich history of the Kitchener Blues Scene. This episode features a live recorded conversation with local legends Glenn Smith and Miss Angel. It concludes with a live performance from Miss Angel & The Homewreckers. This episode was recorded live at Bobby O'Briens on July 3rd. A big thanks to the venue and staff. Als...

Come on a journey through time and have a listen to our conversation with one of Kitchener-Waterloo's most endeared musicians, Steve Hogg. Steve has toured the planet with acts such as Ian Thomas, Ronnie Hawkins and The Lulu's Roadhouse band. He got an early start at performing when his family moved from England to Ontario and he, like many others, heard the Beatles and caught the music bug. Stick...

Take a deep dive into the mind of one of Kitchener's funniest people: Sandy MacFarlane. Sandy runs Rusty Nail Comedy Club out of the Crazy Canuck in downtown Kitchener on Friday and Saturdays nights. In this episode find out who his favorite comedians are, why he started this comedy club, and why him and his comedian buddy Tyski love rehearsing their sets in the shower. A quick thank you to Rusty...

S2 E7- Hey! What's shakin' Kitchener? In this episode we take a deep dive into the mind of another author, David McPherson. David is a freelance journalist who is responsible for two very major titles: The Legendary Horseshoe Tavern w/ a forward by Jim Cuddy (Blue Rodeo) & Massey Hall w/ a forward by Jann Arden. We learn about David's humble beginnings as a journalist, stories along the way to his...

E6 - What’s up Kitchener Fame Seekers? We hope you guys are as pumped and ready for a new episode as we are. This week we have the fabulous @Cheryl Lescom and Chuckee Zehr. We take a deep dive into their humble beginnings as singers, some of the hardships that these woman have fallen on, growing up and playing music in the 70’s and 80’s, and where they’re at now. The episode concludes with a live...

Calling all Kitchener Fame Seekers! Let's take a deep dive into Kitchener Famous Co-Host, Jay Carraro's original band: Electric Gas, with band mate, Chris Dallan. In this episode we learn where they met, their early influences, their first camping trip together as a band, and what drives them to keep writing together. We get an original song performance at the end of the episode as well. It's all...

S2 E4- On this episode, Mike Elliot from Elliot and The Audio Kings (formerly of Daddy Long Legs) pops in and chats with Jesse and Jay. We dive deep into what prompted Mike to start playing guitar, who his biggest influences were, how he creates and crafts a song, and what’s coming up for Elliot and The Audio Kings. We also get a special performance at the end of the show! We would like to thank t...

S2 E3- Jesse and Jay sit down with New York Times best selling author and Marvel Comic book writer: David Morrell. David is best known as the "father of Rambo" as he was the novelist of First Blood. In this episode we get a glimpse into the mind of an ever evolving writing path, some tales of triumph and loss and how it influenced David as a writer, and he even tells us about how he arrived at the...

S2 E2- In this episode Jesse and Jason sit down and chat with their band mates, and in Jay's case, wife, and talk about all things music. Danica Guennette, Wendy Carraro and Emily Barkley are three of Kitchener's finest singers, and one of Kitchener's only all female powerhouse trios. Find out where they started, who their influences were and what got them going as a powerhouse trio. They even dis...

E2 S1- Welcome back to another season of Kitchener Famous with Jesse & Jay. In this episode we sit down with Matt Weidinger (Matt Weidinger Trio, Lumberjunk, Matchedash Parish, Romeo Sex Fighter) and we discuss his humble beginnings as a young pianist and keyboard player, what he loves about recording at home and what he loves about the studio. We also chatted about some shows coming up, getti...