Music City Live

Welcome to Episode 43 of Music City Live! 🎤 Feat. TazCheck Our Link Tree here 👉 https://linktr.ee/musiccityliveshow In Episode 43, Ryan sits down with one of the biggest names in Rock Radio, Taz from the legendary Taz & Jim show on London's Rock Station FM96, KW's 107.5 Dave Rocks & Hamilton's Y108 Rock Radio. They discuss how Taz got into Radio, the state of Radio today, sto...

In Episode 42, Ryan sits down with London Music Hall’s talent buyer and production manager Brandon Eedy for a fast‑moving look at his journey—from growing up glued to MuchMusic, to cutting his teeth at the legendary Embassy Hotel, to becoming one of the key figures shaping London’s live‑music scene. They dig into the city’s punk‑rock roots, the chaos of multi‑room venue nights, and why all‑ages sh...

Welcome to Episode 41 of Music City Live! 🎤 Feat. Kevin ComeauCheck Our Link Tree here 👉 https://linktr.ee/musiccityliveshowIn episode 41 Ryan welcomes Crown Lands’ multi‑instrumentalist Kevin Comeau for a fast‑moving dive into his evolution—from discovering bass at 11, to studying classical composition, to touring the world while engineering, producing, and teching his own band. They dig into p...

In this episode of Inside the Road case , Host Ryan Schroeyens sits down with country music artist Janna Leduc to chat about her journey and what is going on in her musical life. Now this interview is not just for country music people, it's for any artist that is looking for inspiration to follow your dreams and also a great journey and story to listen to. They discuss how she started and what...

Welcome to Episode 39 of Music City Live! 🎤 Feat. Avalon StoneCheck Our Link Tree here 👉 https://linktr.ee/musiccityliveshowIn this episode, Canadian rising rock star Avalon Stone and host Ryan Schroeyens chat about her journey into music. She is an amazing singer, guitar player & songwriter, but also have a genuine and incredible stage performance of her music. Hear about her early days, he...

In episode 40 of Music City Live, host Ryan Schroeyens sits down with Touring FOH Sound Tech & Tour Manager Dan Preston. They discuss his journey, how he got into music, playing guitar & eventually becoming a sound tech and tour manager. Touring with Big Wreck, The Trews, Three Days Grace, Finger Eleven, JJ Wilde and now Touring as FOH with April Wine. Ryan & Dan also reminisce about b...

World Touring FOH Sound Tech & Tour Manager, Brendan Kennedy. Tour Manager & Sound for The Glorious Sons, The Beaches, Valley, Billy Talent, JJ Wilde and More. They talk about his humble beginnings at Sneeky Dees to his journey into touring the world. The difference between touring Asia vs North America, the current state of the music scene, his love for The Maple Leafs & Blue Jays and...

Episode 37 of Music City Live features World Touring FOH Sound Tech & Tour Manager Andrew "Slipper" Brown. From his humble beginnings attending OIART and working at PA Shop Productions, to his first major gig with Big Sugar and the journey and all of the stories that have led up to today. Andrew and Ryan, discuss the state of the music scene, touring the EU, South America and lots ab...

Episode 36 of Music City Live features John Huff, Writer, Drummer, Publicist & Podcaster. You can check out his podcast, Semi-Eloquent with John Huff on all streaming platforms, links below. John has worked with incredible Canadian Bands and Artists, Carly Thomas, his World travels with Sarah Smith, and founding member of the former Hiroshima Hearts now (Jenn & The Hearts). Ryan and John d...

Episode 35 of Music City Live features Jeff Pelletier, world-touring Front of House Sound Engineer and Tour Manager for Big Wreck, Jesse Cook, The Trews, Gowan, and Allan Rayman. Ryan and Jeff start off by discussing Jeff's journey into music, which includes over a decade spent at Phase One Studios in Toronto, where he started off pouring coffee and grew to be the top engineer there. He then s...

Episode 34 of Music City Live features Darryl Hurs, known as the "Indie Man". With a long history starting as a musician in bands and working at HMV buying and selling music media for Indies to a journey through the Internet & Tech boom. Then starting Indie Week in Toronto that in it's peak had 26 venues with live indie music all week long in Toronto, Canada. Darryl is now in Lon...

Episode 33 of Music City Live features the creative mind at Studio 73 Digital Media, Jay Panaseiko, talking about his life and the journey and life of his father Music Promotional Legend Nick Panaseiko. This being the first long format interview after Nick's passing, Jay and Ryan go through Nick's entire journey of being the "Promo Man", working with bands like Kiss, The Rolling...

Episode 32 of Music City Live features legendary Canadian vocal coach Mitch Seekings joining Ryan Schroeyens for a behind-the-scenes chat about the voice and the many dynamic things people don’t often know. They discuss his journey into vocal coaching and training, sharing stories from being on call for rock stars to helping repair vocal cords, and much more. Mitch has and continue to work with ⁠ ...

Episode 31 of Music City Live features Jag Huligin joining Ryan Schroeyens for a great chat about his journey into musicGrowing up in the Caribbean islands of Nassau, Bahamas, his musical styles are Hip Hop, Reggae, Dancehall, and traditional Bohemian rake-and-scrape. The conversation touches on life in the islands, his musical influences, and how dance plays a major role in his artistic journey....

Episode 30 of Music City Live features Aaron Allen joining Ryan Schroeyens for an eye-opening conversation. Chatting about life coming from hair & tattoos to music full time. Growing up in Chatham Ontario and his journey coming to London and becoming a songwriter. Spending countless hours in the studio writing hundreds of songs. Aaron and Ryan chat about the real life and the truths behind Aar...

Episode 29 of Music City Live features Mario Circelli joining Ryan Schroeyens for a great chat about Mario's early days in London, Ontario and his journey through life, broadcasting and music in the forest city. Mario is a musician, broadcast journalist, documentary filmmaker and the Founder & Chair and main force behind the Forest City London Music Awards and main force the Digital Creati...

Episode 28 of Music City Live features Mike Denney joining Ryan Schroeyens for an awesome chat & behind the scenes stories about his journey into music, the birth and building of MDM Recordings, different experiences and places he traveled, the music business and so much more. Mike and MDM Recordings are the label and management company for incredible Canadian Country Music Artists Jess Moskal...

Episode 27 of Music City Live features Josh Try, Guitarist, Musical Director, Tour Manager, joining Ryan Schroeyens for an insightful conversation. Josh's love for music blossomed at the age of three, inspired by his dad’s Van Halen obsession. Watching Eddie Van Halen shred guitar solos on VHS tapes ignited a passion that set the stage for a lifelong dedication to music. From piano and classic...

In this episode, Ryan sits down with Jim Han—a South Korean-born b-boy, DJ, Canadian artrepreneur, 519 School of Hip Hop mentor, and co-founder of Ill at Will. He is a passionate mentor and artist who has built a thriving community through music, dance, and culture. Jim has made waves in the London community with the high-energy phenomenon "Punch Dance Revolution," channeling his passion and purpo...

Singer Songwriter, Guitar Player, Father & Front man for the multi-national Canadian touring band, Texas King. In this episode, Ryan and Jordan talk about where Jordan grew up, his journey to London for college and then discuss how family supported his musical path and all of the ups and downs of getting to where he is now filling venues across Canada and opening on tours in the US. Jordan bri...

In this episode, Ryan & Brian Smith, musician & former booking agent from "Active Talent", dive into Brian’s musical journey. Covering his early life in music, the bands that influenced his sound, and his career as a booking agent. Brian shares insights into booking bands across Ontario, offering a unique perspective on the life of an agent and how the industry evolved from the 1960s to th...

In this episode, host Ryan Schroeyens sits down with Emily Jean Flack. Hailing from Dorchester, Ontario, Canada Emily Jean Flack is an emerging Canadian singer, songwriter, musician and traditional Irish step-dancer. She is an artist with a remarkable ability to blend pop and folk music bringing a unique sound and style to audiences across the globe. Growing up in the Leahy family, it set her musi...

In this episode, host Ryan Schroeyens sits down with Solomon Marley-Spence aka King Cruff. King Cruff is the Grandson of Reggae Legend Bob Marley. Hailing from London, Ontario, Canada & Jack's Hill, Kingston, Jamaica. King Cruff signed to Tough Gong Records and Universal Music is a rising star in the Global Music Scene and proud to call London & Canada home. They talk about growing up in a...

In this episode, host Ryan Schroeyens interviews world music singer, Lorraine Klaasen. She has performed at the Montreal International Jazz Festival, and her international itinerary has included the United States, Mexico, and the Caribbean. She and her mother were also reputed to be two of Nelson Mandela's favorite musicians. In 2013, at the 42nd Annual Juno Awards, Klaasen won a Juno in the World...

In this episode, host Ryan Schroeyens interviews Wolf Audio CEO & Audio Recording Engineer Guru Jay Porter. Ryan and Jay talk about his humble beginnings in Ontario to working at Radial Engineering to now being the CEO of Wolf Audio and many stories along the way and some of the incredible studio he visited and had the chance to help with products for. Learn More about Music City Live:www.musi...