JaM Sessions Podcast

Gina Kennedy and Devon Lougheed, the Power Duo behind Altered by Mom join Jeph in studio for coffee, pastries and a great chat that ends with a BRAND NEW SONG! Listen now to get a little more insight from Pictou County's own Gina K. and, finally meet Devon! Her partner in both song writing, and life... and maybe a few petty crimes, but I'll never tell :D  See them live at The Blue Lobste...

He's Baaaaaack!!! and this time he's got an entourage. Aubrey "Breezy" Borden is back in the JaM Sessions Studios for a 3rd time, but this time he comes with a clearer vision of what he wants, now more than ever! Join us for the catch up  on Aubrey's Rebranding, and how he's "Focusing on getting to the bag and doin' better!" AAAAAAAnd... It's a Two...

Check out this SPECIAL EPISODE with very real headphone and speaker warnings!! The great return of Mike! Listen now to see what Mike's been up to and catch his official "Good bye, I love you all" but more importantly; his musical journey AND what his new band A Case of The MunDaze is doing as well as final lineup and details for MikeFe5t on Aug. 6th!! YouTube Support the show

Glasgow Square Green Room Sessions   Picture this: An intimate listening room experience with breathtaking views of New Glasgow’s East River at sunset, featuring performers and songwriters from across Nova Scotia, including local artists from right here in our beautiful hometown. Glasgow Square Green Room Sessions invite you to step behind the curtain and venture backstage for a series of personal...

New Location, New Studio, New Friends, same show! Here to promote his solo acoustic act happening tomorrow (May 14th 2022) at The Spot is this week's guest and Pictou's own Brady Kennedy! Having a love affair with music all his life, Brady decided to go all in and study the art at Acadia University and came out with a fire in his belly, a twinkle in his eye and a heart full of lyrics and...

And now; for something completely different! On this episode, I Zoom into this guest's home office and catch up, dig deep and have a good time talking to our very first non-musician guest; Ben McCully! Pictou County Proud and now one of the hosts on a great radio station in Barrie Ont. CFJBM  Rock95 . As his Announcer Profile states: "East coast born, but settling down in the paradise th...

Jeph sits down with an old friend and lights a fire under his ass! Sometimes you find these hidden gems that you can't not share with the world. This week's guest is Nathan Gerrior and he's a real gem. This kind, soft spoken, gentle giant joins Jeph in JaM Sessions Studio for an old fashioned game of "what's been up man?" and some great original blues driven tunes Lik...

Welcome to Season 3 Jammerz! Before I get into the show notes, I'd like to take a moment to talk with you about what you should expect in season 3. Over the holiday break, there have been some changes in the production team and a re-focusing of priorities. Due to these changes, the show is going to be a little different this season. Same, but different.            JaM Sessions at it's co...

Brothers Darcy and Andrew Walsh are joined by a special co-host, infamous music video director, Gavin Maclean as they sat down with Chudi Harris @ NSMW 2021 (original interview date: Nov 6, 2021). NSMW Bio: Chudi Harris is a musician (vocals, guitar, piano, bass) and producer from Halifax, NS. He writes his own songs and produces his own records. Chudi's style is a mix between modern synth-ba...

Brothers Darcy and Andrew Walsh sat down with Jarod Gallant, Owen Williams, and Brycen Gunn of Kids Losing Sleep @ NSMW 2021 (original interview date: Nov 6, 2021). NSMW Bio: Brandishing larger-than-life anthems, Kids Losing Sleep transform the sensibilities of a high-gloss pop act into a 4-piece rock band dynamic. This is heartbreak you can dance to. Kids Losing Sleep emerges with songs that crea...

Brothers Darcy and Andrew Walsh sat down with Tommy, Tevin, and Devon of K.U.$.H. @ NSMW 2021 (original interview date: Nov 6, 2021). NSMW Bio: K.U.$.H is an indigenous hip hop group from the Eskasoni First Nation in Cape Breton, the group consists of 4 members, JoKe, Devon Paul, Cody Johnzon, and T3. with a unique style and rapid delivery, this group has been moving crowds from bars and festivals...

Jeph and Darcy chat with Mike MacNeil as he discusses his early days in music, through the formation of Contrived , and his many various projects over the last couple decades. songs featured in episode: Contrived by Contrived Not A Goodbye by Contrived The Urge to Submerge by Contrived Maggie by Moon Logic Angels Rioting Against the Nothing by Contrived Black Moon by Common Water Contrived | Faceb...

Brothers Darcy and Andrew Walsh sat down with Tim Hatcher of Good Dear Good @ NSMW 2021 (original interview date: Nov 5, 2021). NSMW Bio: A romance between gritty and smooth. Immersive harmonies, bold guitar, warm bass, electrifying synth, and a vital heartbeat behind each drumline. Good Dear Good brings something together that is living, breathing, and above all, Good. A gripping pop-rock sound w...

Brothers Darcy and Andrew Walsh sat down with Connor James of June Body @ NSMW 2021 (original interview date: Nov 6, 2021). NSMW Bio: June Body makes the most of a trio lineup. Soaring vocal harmonies and danceable pop-rock hooks give way to tender melancholic lows, creating a varied performance that maintains a focus on lyricism and audience connection. Sonically, the band sways between the punch...

Brothers Darcy and Andrew Walsh sat down with Awolk @ NSMW 2021 (original interview date: Nov 5, 2021). NSMW Bio: With two Music Nova Scotia nominations for "New Artist" and "Pop Record of the year in 2019, this folk-rock artist's 2018 debut electrified folk-rock album, produced by Colin Buchanan (Paper Lions, Sorrey) has garnered nearly half a million streams. After an electri...

Brothers Darcy and Andrew Walsh sat down with Terra Spencer @ NSMW 2021 (original interview date: Nov 6, 2021). "Terra Spencer - Chasing Rabbits" Nova Scotia Music Week 2021 's Folk Recording of the Year Winner! - congrats Terra! NSMW Bio: Terra Spencer discovered her love of songwriting while working as a funeral director in Nova Scotia and touring with country artist Ryan Cook. Si...

Brothers Darcy and Andrew Walsh sat down with Art Ross & Aaron Green of Pillow Fite @ NSMW 2021 (original interview date: Nov 6, 2021). NSMW Bio: Pillow Fite is a folk-pop band from Halifax, formed by Art Ross (they/them) and Aaron Green (he/him) over texting voice memos back and forth in 2020. Influenced by Phoebe Bridgers and Snail Mail, Pillow Fite uses confessional, matter-of-fact lyrics o...

Brothers Darcy and Andrew Walsh sat down with Matty Grace of Cluttered @ NSMW 2021 (original interview date: Nov 6, 2021). "Cluttered - Accidents" Nova Scotia Music Week 2021 's Loud Recording of the Year Winner! - congrats to Matty, Becca, Dylan, and Danny! NSMW Bio: Self-reflection is an exercise born of seeking the resolution of existential questions. How did we get here? How do...

Brothers Darcy and Andrew Walsh sat down with Atay & JAX @ NSMW 2021 (original interview date: Nov 5, 2021). NSMW Bio: Atay & JAX are a hip-hop duo compiled of Atay of Spryfield and JAX of Lunenburg. They serve an alternative hip-hop sound with comedic undertones and small-town stories. They have a reputation for their gritty, high-energy, punk-esque live shows Check out their socials: htt...

Brothers Darcy and Andrew Walsh sat down with Baba No Baby @ NSMW 2021 (original interview date: Nov 5, 2021). NSMW Bio: BABA NO BABY is a teenage Arab-Canadian hip-hop artist who makes trap and drill songs with old-school boom-bap influences. BABA NO BABY grew up as Ahmed, in Sydney River, Nova Scotia. He strives to incorporate his Saudi Arabian culture into his music and inspire other young Midd...

It's a suuuuper spooooky Halloween Special with VERY special WORLD PREMIER! Listen in and catch up with returning guest and JaM Sessions Family member: Aubrey Brizzle Borden as he drops his latest single entitled Freddy Kruger" just in time for the holiday! Find out what he's been up to (PS it's a LOT of recording) and get a little treat from Brizzle as he freestyles about JaM...

Returning guest Alex Bridgeman joins Jam Sessions for a chat this week.  Since moving to Pictou (Nova Scotia) from British Columbia, Alex Bridgeman has been honing his craft in his home studio.  Listen as he shares tales of fighting wild fires in Western Canada, the pitfalls of recording in the backwoods, get a preview of his Project Goblin efforts, and if you’re a fan of his previous Pictou Tapes...

Folk rock meets punk attitude with lots of twists inside for this rockin' East Coast gem, Kent Vodden! From his experiences in Ontario, to his love of Pictou, Jeph and Darcy get the story of this infamous troubadour. Grab yourself a Hot Chicken Sandwich, and enjoy the episode! Check out our guest further with the links below, and keep your eyes and ears open, you may just spot him live. Check...

Gina Kennedy discusses her New Glasgow (Nova Scotia) roots and the opportunities that led her to Toronto (Ontario), with Darcy and Jeph, on this week's episode.  This multi-tasking musician is keeping very active with bands Altered By Mom, Skye Wallace, and Monowhales.   We cover Altered By Mom's impressive releasing of a new song every week for a full year (52 songs in 52 weeks!), perfo...

Hailing from Little Harbour but on her way to a new life in the Big City, comes this week's guest, and this show's youngest guest-to-date: THE Karol Brown! Listen now and get the whole story (up to this point anyway) on who this prolific pianist and singer is, where she gets her inspirations and themes from and what's next on Karol's plate! This episode is shorter and sweeter t...