People In Your Neighbourhood

Long time listener, first time caller. Elias and I have never met, but he provided a puzzle piece from my Cornerstone Festival past that I thought was lost forever. And I am grateful. We talk in depth (spoiler alert!) about The Steve Taylor Archive, the treasure trove that launches on Monday, June 15! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/PIYN/message

Where to start: Soup The Chemist - Twitch "Through My Windows -" Book by Soup The Chemist I first heard SFC in 1989, and caught them live in 1991. Changed my game on so many levels. Soup The Chemist was the first Holy Hip Hop (HHH) I ever played for friends, and still spin his music daily. Especially for people who think that HHH started with Cross Movement! We talked history, the future, and ever...

I had the chance to "sit down" with my cousin Daron aka Pastor D from the lovely island of Bermuda. We were joined by Bermuda's Whistling Frogs, as you will hear in the background. We talk shopping by alphabet, hosting church from home. finding Bacon during a pandemic and the Big Jim Karate Studio he took away from me! Here are a few ways to find Daron: Keisha The Mermaid In the News Generations o...

This is the Big One, Elizabeth! Lyndon (Lp) Perry and I have been collaborating for the past 24 years, and the best is yet to come. Bonus: We solved racism. You're welcome. Here is the myriad of things we discussed: Sealtest Lemonade - Thanks for the free product in 1996! LyndonPerry.com Lyndon Perry - The Moon MKE Love Leaderdogs For The Blind Cheap Flight Podcast Tonal Recall Podcast Milwaukee  ...

"Every time I audition, I put it in a bubble and I blow it away, because who knows?" There is so much wisdom and balance in my conversation with Actor/Coach/Producer/Encourager Sarah Booth. (None from me, of course.) I am so happy to share her insights with you! As you will hear, Sarah is incredibly focused and driven by her passion to tell stories that need to be told. And you have seen her grace...

Bang Up State - Never Let Me Down Again/Stryper - Shining Star/Stavesacre - Fascination Street/Dug Pinnick - You Shook Me All Night Long/Kerosene Halo - While My Guitar Gently Weeps/Ashley Cleveland - Gimme Shelter --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/PIYN/message

Art Provokes. Rest In Peace - Gladys Pinnick-Hayes, Mr. Solo, George Floyd, Fred Willard, Lynn Shelton, Ahmed Aubry and Gene Eugene (20 Years and Still Missed) Twin Sister - Scoundrel Gospel Gangstas - Mobbin' - All Mixed Up (for Mr. Solo) Leaderdogs For The Blind - Martin's Dream (for Ahmed Aubry, George Floyd) Lucena - Curved Joydrop - Beautiful KXM - Sleep (for Gladys Pinnick-Hayes) Adam Again...

Twin Sister (formerly known as Boba Phett) is Legendary. With funk-driven songs including "Scoundrel", "He's No Good To Me Dead", "Ben" and "We Don't Serve Their Kind Here", it does not take long to see why this band appeals to the 8-year-old me that first saw Star Wars at a Drive-In (and in 2020, the Drive-In is once again the future of cinema)! Matt Zimmerman (aka "The Imperial Stormtrooper") an...

After talking to Derek Ouellette, I dusted off my treadmill. After I found it under a pile of laundry, of course. Derek has always had that effect on me. After any one of our many conversations, my entrepreneurial spirit is recharged and ready for action! One of my favourite quotes from this session is "the battle always takes place in your head." We discuss making the most of Dad Time during a gl...

Today, I catch up with and introduce you to my good friend, Tony Shore. In fact, without Tony, there would have been far less Groove in The True Groove, as he introduced me to the two words that changed my life: "Dr. Shore." We talk about how he knows far more about Canada than I ever will, his time in the recording studio with bands including The Lost Dogs and Scaterd Few and how working with a m...

She did it. She just did it. She wanted to work in Film and TV, so she packed up the truck and she moved to Beverly. Hills, that is. (To be more accurate, Elle-Ay.) It was so good to catch up with our friend, Rachel. We talk about her unique path into "The Business" and the dream that motivated her, finding peace in the midst of a global pandemic and her knack for finding talent and casting actors...

Today, we combine #BBTT and #TBT to play my 2009 Stryper interview, not long after the band reunited. This was one of my first live interviews and one of the few times I've spoken with a band that has sold 7 million albums and counting. We spoke in a crowded press junket room full of rude people (hence the background noise) but hopefully, you'll enjoy a conversation with some of the most gracious...

The convergence of my call to Steven Langlois and the recent release of his book "Rock Your Class - Creatively Impactful Teacher-Rockstar Tips From A To Z" is no coincidence. In fact, we've been partners for longer than I even knew! Steven has lived the "Hannah Montana" lifestyle, shapeshifting and filling arenas for almost 30 years, and continues to share his knowledge and faith with all who will...

Today, we wrap up our time with Hokus Pick as the People In Your Neighbourhood!   We talk about the challenge of renovating a cabin with recycled goods, the 4th member of the band, staying creative at the time of Covid, Steve Taylor breaking all the rules and the unique opportunities they had to work with the late and dearly missed Rich Mullins. Here are more of the things we referenced: Hokus Pic...

This week, we welcome the band known as Hokus Pick to the People In Your Neighbourhood! One of Pick's many successes was the ability to tour across Canada repeatedly. What impressed me the first time I saw them was the way they could work a crowd into a complete frenzy, most of whom were also seeing them for the first time. Every time they played, they built relationships that consistently added t...

Got a question about Rock 'n Roll in the Motor Cities? Let Lori Baldassi be your guide as she schools us on important skills, including helping bands (and managers) understand the intricacies of crossing an international border and balancing the multiple egos of rock stars! Lori's passion includes mentorship for emerging artists, working with Windsor's annual Bluesfest and relaying the lessons lea...

On Part 2, Paul, Andrew, Rich and Cam continue to discuss becoming a band, playing with The Kramdens and how they're staying creative at this very interesting time in history. Here are some of the things we discussed: The Crush on Apple Music The Crush on Spotify Andy Horrocks - AME Recording Studio The Kramdens Guelph Mercury Mr. H Presents Money Heist The Good Place The Big Short Sound City Docu...

Amidst the laughter is the story of friends becoming a band that continues to rely on each other more than 25 years later. Dumb As Sheep, aka The Crush, discuss the name that made them stand out, being Mike Knott's temporary house band, and finding a producer that brought out the best in them!  And at the end of the day, they own their music, a rarity in the music business. Here are some of the th...

It's not often that I can claim that I've known someone since birth, but James White I have. (His birth, not mine.) James and I discuss the importance of calming yourself and asking "who should I reach out to today?" At this particular time in history, he and his peers are seeking connection in the middle of isolation. Enjoy this incredible insight from a thoughtful individual. Here are some of th...

To continue with BBTT (Band Back Together Thursday) on Friday, we wrap up our time with The Motor City Thunder with a Dash of Rock, also known as The Insyderz! #BBTT Founding members Todd Miesch, Nate Sjogren and Joe Yerke share stories of (alleged) maturity, the artist formerly known as MC Hammer, and give respect and love to the Sonlight Club/The Fringe/GrooveHouse promoters that launched them i...

To kick off BBTT (Band Back Together Thursday), it only made sense to re-group The Motor City Thunder with a Dash of Rock, otherwise known as The Insyderz! My Neighbourhood expanded tenfold when I was asked to join their team and negotiate their first record contract with Tim Taber (The Prayer Chain) and the legendary Gene Eugene (Adam Again, Lost Dogs, The Green Room), which also left them clear...

It is a delight to introduce Irene Moore Davis to the People In Your Neighbourhood. Irene loves both Black History and literature, and she is merging those two passions in her upcoming book, "Our Own Two Hands: A History Of Black Lives In Windsor From The 1700s Forward". We talked about how she can magically appear everywhere at the same time, and how she is staying creative and informed during th...

Please welcome Brian Lachine as one of the People In Your Neighbourhood. Brian runs. Brian runs a lot. Like 57k-85k a lot, and it's improved his quality of life in so many ways. Listen to find out how he prepares for essentially a DOUBLE MARATHON. Brian is also responsible for introducing me to a lot of vital information, as you will find out. Here's a sampling of the notes and pop culture referen...

Richard (“Ricky D”/Shoeflies/Zoom Daddys/Cadillac Jack) used to bring me  in as a guest on his radio show in London, Ontario for general mayhem  and shenanigans. He fears nothing, and he’s got the tales to prove it. Here are some of our notes from the shenanigans and general mayhem we discussed: Burl Ives - Silver and Gold London, Ontario The Shoeflies Thief In The Night Fish Market Combo - I Wish...

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