Glen Erickson

Almost Famous Enough

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Almost Famous Enough is a series of conversations centered around the music industry, pulling back the veil on what it really means to “make it”. Our podcast features guests who know the grind, who have lived the dream, or at the very least, chased the dream. Through these conversational biographies, truth and vulnerability provide more than a topical roadmap or compile some career advice; they can appeal to the dreamer in us all, with stories that can teach us, inspire us, and even reconcile us, and make us feel like we made a new friend along the way.

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Glen Erickson

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ep5 Cris Derksen does her job 20.02.2025 1:41:08

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 13.02.2025 1:36:46

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 06.02.2025 1:47:56

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 30.01.2025 1:49:27

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 23.01.2025 1:47:55

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...

Almost Famous Enough Podcast Trailer 21.01.2025 0:47

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...