Almost Famous Enough

ep12 Robin Cisek   released April 10, 2025  1:20:41 Robin Cisek is a Métis pop artist not just dipping her toes into the music industry, but fully submerged, learning the roles from agent to producer. Following the release of her single 'Play Dirty,' Robin Cisek talks about her resolute commitment to her music career, working with top PR teams, and the meticulous efforts she’s put into s...

ep11 Matthew Willox has a spark   released April 3, 2025  1:34:43 Guest website: https://matthewwillox.art/ Guest Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matthewwillox/ hosts: Glen Erickson, Alexi Erickson   AFE website AFE instagram AFE Spotify playlist Matthew Willox, an electronic musician and creative technologist, dives into his unique journey through the music industry. Known for his ability to...

ep10 Chris Wynters is authentic af   released March 27, 2025  1:19:13 Chris Wynters is the frontman of 90s indie band Captain Tractor and manager of current indie-folk-bluegrass band The Dead South. Chris and host Glen Erickson discuss the shifts in the music industry from the 90s to today, focusing on the importance of authenticity, the evolution of music distribution, and the impact of digital p...

ep9 Brandi Sidoryk is in Nice Horse released March 20, 2025 1:47:56 Brandi Sidoryk is a multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, bassist, guitarist, french horn-ist - a musician in The Royal Canadian Navy, and founding member of Alberta country band Nice Horse, a band who has garnered steady praise and awards for their music and creative efforts, both locally and nationally with the Canadian Country Music...

ep8 Leeroy Stagger is a light released March 13, 2025 1:24:14 In this engaging episode, Glen Erickson sits down with roots rock and Americana singer-songwriter Leeroy Stagger. Leeroy shares candid thoughts about overcoming alcoholism, the struggles within the music industry, and the importance of mentorship. They explore his 20-year career, his musical influences like Steve Earle and Ryan Adams, a...

ep7 Adaline is a bad believer released March 6, 2025 1:46:42 In this heartfelt episode of ' Almost Famous Enough ,' Glen Erickson reconnects with his old friend, Shawna Beesley, who performs under the stage name Adaline . Shawna discusses the criticisms artists receive for stepping outside perceived boundaries, emphasizing that being an artist inherently involves integrating personal and...

ep6 Kurt Dahl is lawyerdrummer released February 27, 2025 1:28:45 In this engaging conversation, Glen Erickson interviews Kurt Dahl, an entertainment lawyer and drummer for the Canadian rock band One Bad Son. Kurt shares his unique journey of balancing dual careers in law and music, including the challenges and rewards of being both a lawyer and a musician. The discussion delves into how he adopte...

ep5 Cris Derksen does her job released February 20, 2025 1:41:08 In this episode, Glen Erickson interviews Cris Derksen, an accomplished two-spirit, Juno-nominated artist from Treaty 8 Territory in Northern Alberta. The conversation delves into Cris’s unique life journey, blending a Mennonite and Cree heritage, and creating a distinctive career as both an artist and musician. Known for combining c...

ep4 The Royal Foundry are OK released February 13, 2025 1:36:46 In this episode of Almost Famous Enough , host Glen Erickson talks with Jared Salte of The Royal Foundry , a Canadian husband-and-wife modern rock duo. The conversation delves into the band's evolution from their folk-rock beginnings in 2013 to their current alt-rock success. The discussion touches on their resilience, having nav...

ep3 Tamara Beatty sees your voice released February 6, 2025  1:47:56 In this episode, host Glen Erickson sits down with renowned vocal coach Tamara Beatty to discuss the moments that shaped her career and the intricate world of vocal coaching. Tamara shares personal stories from her early days, the diverse challenges faced by aspiring and professional singers, and her impactful behind-the-scenes w...

ep2 Grant Lawrence is my DJ release date: January 30, 2025  run time: 1:49:27 In this episode, we sit down with Canadian music personality Grant Lawrence to explore his multifaceted career. Starting with an overview of his unique presence in the music industry, the conversation touches on his early days with the band The Smugglers, their impact in the '80s and '90s, and his transformativ...

ep1 Dan Mangan is still nice published January 23, 2025 01:47:55 In this episode of Almost Famous Enough, Glen Erickson hosts a candid conversation with Dan Mangan, an acclaimed singer-songwriter from Vancouver, British Columbia. The discussion covers Dan's decorated music career, his life balancing fatherhood, and his hands-on approach to managing merchandise and content creation. They explo...

 My name is Glen Erickson. I'm the host of Almost Famous Enough, a new podcast where we have conversations with incredible guests from in, around and from the music industry. Now the algorithm wants me to say interviews, but I like conversations. These aren't publicity tour notes. These are deep dives into the lives of people who have chased the dream. What are the challenges that they f...