Apologue Podcast

Kids Insane is a hardcore band located in Tel Aviv Israel. Kids Insane has just released an EP Titled “Who’s the Enemy”. Every song is under two minutes.. And it’s a Banger! Nadav and I spoke allot about music and very little about the Pandemic. so all in all, a great episode! Kids Insane: All the socials photo credit: Avihai Levy Brought to you by AIXdsp Shop now and get u...

Paul Linklater is a guitarist/singer/songwriter whom I’ve had the pleasure of knowing for about 25 years. I first met Paul in Brandon Manitoba when I recorded his band “gigvest”. He flew to Toronto to mix his album with me and eventually moved there to pursue a life as a professional musician. Apart from solo work, Paul plays in Dave Bidini’s “Bidini Band”. Paul...

Mikey Hawdon and I go back 20+ years when worked with his band ‘the Inner City Surfers” on three different albums over the period of 5 years. When the surfers took an extended break, Mikey started a solo project by posting videos on Facebook. the first song I saw was “Spend the Night with Me”. I immediately contacted him and we were recording what would become the “Un...

QUEBEC CITY, January 20th 2021  – Crowned “Festival of the Year” at the GAMIQ Awards in 2020, the alternative music festival Le Phoque OFF will once again be held this February from the 12 th  to the 20 th , for a 7 th consecutive year. This edition presents an innovative virtual formula adapted to the current global situation. What was once only a late-night show has now beco...

Rude Van Steenes was a singer/songwriter and has been a part of the Canadian Punk rock and Independent scene since the 70’s. In this episode we learn allot about his knowledge of music. Condolences to his family and loved ones, especially his dear wife Michele A true Legend and a kind and compassionate human being. RIP my friend

Charlie Angus is the founder of Grievous Angels. Grievous Angels started out as a busking group on the streets of Toronto’s east end and eventually found their way inside to be embraced by the late eighties/early 90’s punk community. Playing high energy folk tunes earned a special spot on Queen street! Charlie also got into politics at a young age and is presently a Member of Parliamen...

Vic Bondi is the founding member of Articles of Faith and has gone on to form bands like Jones Vary and Alloy to name a few. Vic has contributed over 40 years into creating and living in Punk Rock. Vic is also a software engineer that has been in the industry since the mid 90’s working for Microsoft on several occasions. A true renaissance man! Vic’s new bands Redshift and Dead Ending...

Elliot Lefko is a concert promoter that got his start in the Toronto punk and metal scene in the 80’s. Elliot has worked with thousands of bands throughout the years and still to this day has time to talk about his love of music and the art form. Always inspiring when people carry that passion with them. This episode was COVID content free!! Thanks Elliot! Buying a Tesla? Use my referral cod...

Rob Moir is a singer/songwriter who has been writing and performing all over the world with mostly just a guitar. Rob has been known to travel Europe by bicycle to get from town to town while on tour. Recently, Rob has released a travel show where he rode his bike for three weeks in southern Ontario while releasing videos weekly to document his travels. An interesting and fun conversation! Rob&#82...

Kyle Gordon Stanley is a contributing writer for Hardtimes.com, a satirical website devoted to punk and hard music. Kyle and I have been friends for well over 20 years. Kyle is also has the record for most guest spots on the show. The show was cut short due to technical issues. Enjoy! Brought to you by AIXdsp Shop now and get up to 50% off on all plugins. Website: HERE Shop on Amazon and Support t...

Jay Sinclair is the lead singer and guitarist for Calgary’s own Fizzgigs. Jay and the Fizzgigs have released a 2 song EP in efforts to help the Kids Help Phone www. KidsHelpPhone.ca  or @KidsHelpPhone. Hit and Miss was released on November 6th 2020 and features the title track “Hit and Miss” as well as a Wipers cover “is this real” Which is also their hash tag to help...

Pirate/Metal/Punk band from France Barbar’O’Rhum have signed to Mannequin Vanity Records (MVR) and are releasing their 2nd full-length album October 30th, 2020. The album will be called Journal de B’O’R and it is a substantial upgrade from their first self-released album. Containing eleven tracks for almost an hour and six minutes of Rock ‘n’ Rum, Journal de B’O’R has more shredding guitars and mo...

L.Teez is a Montreal based Hip Hop artist that has played all over the world with his 90’s tinged brand of hip hop. L.Teez has just released “ The Index To My Inner Thoughts ” six amazing approaches to tell stories of life and learning. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/L.Teez/ Website: http://www.lteez.com/ Spotify Contact: info@hydrophonik.com Brought to you by AIXdsp Shop now...

Murray “Hound Dog” Heywood is the Drummer and original member of Exeter Ontario’s own UIC. UIC was formed in the early 80’s using the 70’s sound of Detroit as a back bone. The album FM hill harkens back to those times when friends and locals of Exeter would meet on a high hill top to listen to music from a Detroit radio station. Foggy nights were the best! FM Hill wil...

Dan and Daniel are the members of Montreal’s “Oakhearts” The band is following up their 2018 debut release with a digital EP titled “Triangles and Squares”. the album is released on Little Rocket Records. The album was released on September 25 and it features four awesome songs that will move and inspire you. If you’re into bands like Jawbox and Samiam, This is...

Dave Rees played drums in the Epitaph era of SNFU. Arguably one of the best versions of SNFU in all of the versions. Most certainly my favourite as I was their sound guy and drum tech for many tours throughout the mid tp late 90’s. SNFU taught me how to tour and tour with the proper balance of fun and work. After SNFU, Dave found a passion for video editing and has worked in film and TV for...

Dennis Jagard is the Lead singer, Guitarist and founding member of “Ten Foot Pole” Ten Foot Pole became known in the early 90’s when the punk rock became popular in it’s newest, speedy incarnation. Bands like Bad Religion and NOFX paved a new way from the mid-eighties for bands like TFP, Offspring, Green Day and even Nirvana to become successful on many levels. Dennis is al...

Cactus Vella was one of the early supporters of my studio 23+ years ago. Cactus has been involved in the Toronto music scene for many years and has put out a new 2 song EP with Little Rocket Records. In the podcast we get caught up on what we’re doing musically and personally. I’m glad to know Cactus and happy to call him my friend Label: https://littlerocketrecords.co.uk/ facebook: ht...

Cone and I go back to the early 2000’s when Sum 41 were first signed to Island Records. A major record deal is something most bands dream of but never manage to see it come together. Being on a major label has its ups and downs. Sum 41 never really had the downs. Although they were seen as this happy-go-lucky band that partied and acted their age was actually pretty smart with their money. B...

Chachy is the guitar player and singer in “Round Eye”. Round Eye is mostly made up of Americans that have made a home in China playing punk rock music, releasing albums and touring. In the podcast we spoke briefly on politics in America and China, music and had some laughs. Thanks for the chat Chachy! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/roundeyeband/ Label: http://www.paperandplastick.c...

Harry Miree is a professional drummer that tours with LOCASH. He also has a successful YouTube Channel that teaches drum techniques and functions as a spot for Harry to Vlog. Harry’s vlogs are quick witted and on point discussing what it’s like being a drummer in today’s musical climate. The delivery is from a music lovers point of view and never jaded. But the hardship of playin...

Chi and I met in 1995 when I was hired on to be the new sound guy for SNFU. SNFU and I worked together for almost 10 years after that first tour that took me all over North America for the 2nd half of the “voted” tour. Chi and I were room mates on tour because it was my turn. Chi wasn’t always the easiest to get along with, but he was my brother in rock and he made a very big imp...

Mike Gribben is the drummer and cofounder of “Bad Breed”. The Band was formed as a form of therapy to work through demons and loss. their new album The Bad Breed In Ferocious Love  is out July 17th on Lizard Snake Records. In the Podcast, Mike and I spoke about the old places to play in the Durham Region. Some nice callouts to Pizza Pinos and the Coffee House in Ajax and Pickering resp...

Jordan Powley is a Booking agent at one of the largest booking agencies in Canada. Right now the world is in lockdown mode, and Jordan is one of the forward thinkers that will get the music industry back on track. The entertainment industry in general has been put on hold because of the COVID-19 pandemic. We will get through this, however changed it will be. Jordan has some great insights to the s...

Ron Hawkins is the principal song writer and lead singer of Lowest of the Low as well as The Do Good Assassins. Ron has been writing and releasing music since the Late 80’s and found some great success in the release of “Shakespeare my Butt”. And album that has become the soundtrack of many peoples lives. Shakespeare my Butt was the highest sold independent album in Canadian hist...