Brian Tremblay's Lonesome Cowboy Podcast

Not only does Wayne do his own thing, but he is also a member of Split Lip Rayfield and their bluegrass shredding punky vibes. It's been almost 30 years since SLR first mashed up their aggressive stew of acoustic bluegrass instrumentation, tight country vocals, fierce metal shred and in-your-face punk sensibilities. One observer said we all "owe them a huge debt for not only defining a sound, but...

Matt Gower has been involved in the Ottawa music community for over two decades. His songwriting incorporates elements of folk, alt-country and old-time music tied together with timeless lyrics and a powerful singing voice. Over the years Matt has performed with garage-folk band Capital Grass and the No Men, folk duo Fathom the Sea as well as solo gigs around the National Capital Region. Brian Tre...

Formed in the heart of eastern Ontario, The Plowboys are a tight-knit group of musicians brought together by their love for traditional country tunes. With roots deeply embedded in the rich soil of classic country sounds, they’ve cultivated a signature style that pays homage to the legends that paved the way while adding their own unique flair. https://plowboys.ca/ Brian Tremblay's Lonesome Cowboy...

James Gedda is an up-and-coming Country and Americana singer-songwriter with a booming voice and a plainspoken honesty in his lyrics. The Crown Point, IN native has drawn comparisons to the likes of Johnny Cash and Merle Haggard with his earthy baritone, and he regularly covers such classics, but what drives him is writing songs and telling stories with modern sensibilities. He's performed in such...

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Jason's music is a rich tapestry woven from a diverse array of influences, reflecting the melting pot of sounds that is Chicago. Drawing inspiration from folk, Americana, classic rock, southern rock, outlaw country, classic country, blues, gospel, and more, his songs are a testament to the depth and breadth of his musical upbringing. For over 25 years, Jason has been a familiar face on the Midwest...

While the native Louisianan has established himself as a fixture of the East Nashville scene these days, Harrison still wears his Cajun heritage proudly on his sleeve, as the album takes its name from the small town where he was born and raised. The title track is a country/western tall tale about a “Titan of Tioga” — written from a first-person perspective — poking fun at the irony of being a big...

Joel is active in the Ottawa Music scene. He and his partner are the former co-hosts of The Monday Special Blend , a weekly show on 93.1 CKCU FM . He is the former host of The Ottawa Music Video Showcase and Live! On Elgin Open Mic on Rogers Cable 22 . He currently sits on the board of the North Eastern Regional Folk Alliance (NERFA). Joel is also a singer, composer, and entertainer who has perfor...

Mike Haggith is an original alternative/indie recording and performing artist, residing in Barrie, Ontario. In the past, Haggith has called the cities of Windsor, ON; Sault Ste Marie, ON; and Thompson, MB home. At thirty-three years old, Haggith is best-known for his distinctive upbeat musical delivery, contrasted by heavily introspective lyrics. Writing largely from personal experience as a thera...

DAVID LARONDE, a fiercely proud Canadian, is a contemporary Indigenous singer-songwriter who performs his soothing brand of folk, edgy rock, and blues. He hails from the land of the Teme-Augama Anishnabai (Deep Water People) in beautiful Northern Ontario. With the David Laronde Band, duo, or solo, he delivers an energetic and soulful performance to be remembered. https://www.davidlarondemusic.com...

Bad ideas, VCRs, crumbling factories, hairy dogs, questionable tattoos...all are fair game for Nova Scotian funeral director-turned-songwriter Terra Spencer. And the songs are good ones, judging from the stack of awards her three albums have received, and from the caliber of her collaborators, which include David Francey, Ben Caplan, and Matt Andersen. Although her butterscotch voice, deft fingers...

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He is a storyteller. The music is singer/songwriter, troubadour, Urban Folk, Folk Blues style, thoughtful, intelligent, sometimes topical, sometimes universal, delivered with flair. It might even make you think. While some might call it a throwback, others call it the leading edge of a returning cycle. Brian Tremblay's Lonesome Cowboy Cowboy Podcast is a reader-supported publication. To receive ne...

Happily located in the village of Point Edward, in southwestern Ontario, Ken McLachlin has been performing, writing, teaching and recording music now for over 200 dog years. Making music has been a big part of him for as long as he can remember. Ken grew up in the small village of Corunna, in southwestern Ontario, where his Dad always had country music on the radio or record player, then 8-track t...

I always think back to a cold October night in 2000, when I stood on a makeshift barricade on the Adams Mine Road. Across the road, police were lining up for mass arrests. But the people who were holding the line weren't radicals, they were my neighbours - many of them senior citizens and farmers. Up until that moment, I had never considered a life in politics... as I stood on that barricade, I re...

The Ottawa Citizen's Patrick Langston praised Nathan's first solo album, No Wicked for the Rest , as “a smart blend of folk, bluegrass and country that segues nicely from tracks about power and greed to more intimate tunes about love and its struggle to survive in a cock-eyed world.”  This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, vi...

Shawn spent his Covid years watching Italian horror films, knitting, releasing homemade music on cassette, and humbly discovering his Métis heritage. Clarke recently released his latest full-length studio album Softer Scissors, a collage of various sonic influences — from the ‘60s singer-songwriter tradition of Simon and Garfunkel, to the eclectic experimentation of Wilco, to rock energy of Sloan,...

Charlie has always been recognized for exploring his musical horizons. As a six-time ECMA winner and eight-time Nova Scotia Music Award winner, Charlie has earned awards for Blues, Pop, and R&B/Soul Recordings of the Year, and on multiple occasions been recognized as Entertainer of the Year. A’Court has also received multiple Maple Blues Award nominations including Male Vocalist and Songwriter of...

PETE EASTMURE is an Ontario-based country folk artist who often sings with his wife Eva Marie on harmonies and light percussion. Their unique sound is characterized by acoustic layered guitar and sometimes electric Gretsch White Falcon guitar, as well as on Albums, moody pedal steel guitar and mandolins. The song writing draws heavily from traditional Americana folk and country music, bringing to...

The classic Canadian finger-pickin’ Folk troubadour, another unique, original Artist performing his songs, in his own snazzy, jazzy, classic, timeless way. Will, Originally from South Porcupine, northern Ontario, has an expansive and eclectic repertoire of his unique original songs: from whimsical ditties to foot-stomping rockers, heart-breaking ballads and catchy singalongs, exploring Folk, Folk-...

Stephen Fearing was born in 1963 in Vancouver, British Columbia and grew up in Dublin, Ireland where his schoolmates included future members of U2. In 1996 he co-founded Blackie and the Rodeo Kings with Colin Linden and Tom Wilson . Fearing has released ten albums as a solo artist, featuring musical guests including: Bruce Cockburn, Margo Timmons, Rose Cousins, Richard Thompson, Shawn Colvin, and...

For 45 years, Duncan Fremlin has been plying his trade as a producer (Banjodunc Productions), as a singer/banjo player (Whiskey Jack) and as an author (My Good Times With Stompin' Tom). As band leader and raconteur, he's welcomed to the band elite members of the Canadian music community. The band continues to write, record and tour across the country performing the finest music in their history. h...

Zachary Lucky is a Canadian country singer/songwriter. He's currently touring with is album The Wind, out now. Check him out at zacharylucky.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thelonesomecowboypodcast.substack.com/subscribe

Ken Whiteley is a Canadian folk musician and composer. He has 22 multiple Juno Award nominations. Having received a Genie Award, 18 Maple Blues nominations and Lifetime Achievement Awards from various organizations including the Mariposa Folk Festival and with over 400 songs written, Ken Whiteley is a Canadian folk institution. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other sub...

This episode's guest is Michel Neray. Michel is a Toronto based musician who has just released a new album and is planning a tour next summer. Michel and I discuss his career, new album and the changes and difficulties in the music business; especially for older musicians. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thelones...