Strange Grooves Podcast

It’s not every day that Strange Grooves gets to sit down with a Canadian icon like Bubbles from Trailer Park Boys , but guess what? We just did!  That’s right, #strangecrew. We packed up the little green machine and made the epic journey down to Halifax to interview Bubbles himself about his two new singles, his band's latest album, Longhauler , which dropped November 1st , and the much-anticipate...

In our latest episode of Strange Grooves , we had an incredible conversation with James Trocchio, the primary photographer on tour with the legendary Doobie Brothers. We first met James in October last year during the Doobies' sound check in Moncton, where we were lucky enough to get behind the scenes and meet some of the crew. We knew we had to stay in touch since that first encounter, and we’re...

Welcome back, Strange Crew! In the latest episode of Strange Grooves , we had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with Canadian singer-songwriter Abby J Hall to dive into the release of her debut EP album  Vital Signs . Dropped on September 27th, this project is a beautiful culmination of Abby’s musical journey, filled with raw emotion and thoughtful composition. In our chat, Abby opened up abou...

Welcome back, Strange Crew! When it comes to unforgettable music experiences, the Sommo Festival in Prince Edward Island   took things to the next level this year. The energy, the performances, and the atmosphere—it was all magic! We were humbled to be invited and even more stoked to interview some of the most exciting acts on the lineup, including Norter Music , Maggie D Andrew , and festival org...

Make sure you watch the video episode of this episode and more BTS over on our blog! Welcome back, Strange Crew! Boy, so we got a treat for you. We’re so excited to bring you a (chaotic) chat with Deaner Murdoch , Canadian metalhead and icon and the star of the newest, most badass metal flick, the film  Deaner ‘89 , which is in theatres across Canada now! GO SEE IT RIGHT NOW! Strange Grooves was h...

Note: You can watch the video version of this episode over on YouTube ! Welcome back, Strange Crew! On this episode, we take you on our return trip to Bangor, Maine, to see Hozier at the Maine Savings Amphitheater. The venue has undergone massive renovations and improvements over the past few years, and their team kindly invited us down to check it out and enjoy a fantastic show! Now, you’ll know...

Welcome back, Strange Crew! We recently had the incredible opportunity to host a live show and MC the Fog City Comic Con 2024 at the Saint John Public Library. This special episode of Strange Grooves features two outstanding guests: Brandon Hicks, a talented author and comic book artist, and Duncan Ireland, an extraordinary creative storyteller and visual artist. This episode delves deep into Bran...

Welcome back, Strange Crew! On this episode, we come to you LIVE from Strange Grooves HQ, where we fill you in on WTF has been going on, including spilling the tea on our recent concert adventures. We chat about our most recent trip to LA for Miss Pamela Des Barres's SECOND Whiskey a Go Go event, and our Queen of the Stone Age adventures. That’s right. We will tell you how we got plucked from...

Welcome back, Strange Crew! In this episode, we bring you our chat with TheLeftovers! TheLeftovers are an instrumental, progressive rock trio from Sussex, New Brunswick. Their music invites you into their floating melodies of solitude, throwing you into a chaotic stream of heavy emotions! We caught up with the guys when they were in Saint John a while back for a show at Haven Music Hall . We chatt...

Welcome back, Strange Crew! In this episode, we dive into the behind-the-scenes action of our epic soundcheck experience with the legendary Doobie Brothers, and we do a Phil CALL-IN with Janice Letson! Trust us; you won't want to miss the inside scoop on what goes on before the music starts! But that's not all – buckle up because we're taking you on a front-row journey through time and...

The beats are alive, and so is the latest Strange Grooves Music NB Series! In collaboration with Music NB, this episode takes you on an adventure featuring the talents of Summonor Breeze, Jan Martin of the Listuguj Mi'kmaq Nation, The Chilteens from Fredericton, our long-time bud and strange crew member, Brock Jorgy of the leftovers. This Series is more than just interviews; it's a celebra...

In this special two-part episode in collaboration with Music NB , we bring you interviews with some incredible New Brunswick artists making waves in the region and beyond. In Part 1, we bring you: - Dee Hernandez - Michael J Foxx - Catherine Kennedy We hope you enjoy this episode, until next time. Keep it strange!

Imagine having the absolute honour of sitting down for breakfast with one of the most iconic faces of MuchMusic, the channel that brought the magic of music into our living rooms for years. That's exactly what happened to us at Strange Grooves when we had the incredible opportunity to interview former MuchMusic VJ Michael Williams. We met Michael and other iconic VJs at the MuchMusic Documenta...

Welcome back, Strange Crew! On this episode, New Brunswick alt-folk artist Austin Eatman joins us at The Saint John Ale House for coffee and lunch as we talk about his upcoming release, Purgatory Bent , what inspired him musically growing up, his songwriting and much more!

Welcome back, Strange Crew!  Let’s catch up and hang out on the couch together as we talk and spill all the tea from our recent California trip to visit Miss Pamela Des Barres! We had a blast and had a few surprises along the trip, like standing on the ICONIC Whiskey A Go-Go stage where everyone we have all ever loved has performed! For those who may not know, be sure to listen to our last episode...

This week, we have a fantastic show and interview for you: legendary rock icon Miss Pamela Des Barres! For those who may not know, Miss Pamela is the other of the groundbreaking "I'm with the Band: Confessions of a Groupie," in which she takes readers on a captivating journey through the vibrant Los Angeles rock music scene of the 1960s and 1970s. This iconic book set the stage for a...

Welcome back, Strange Crew! This week we're excited to bring you our conversation with Dash Talk and sweetgoose64! Dash Talk is a three-piece rock group from Saint John, N.B. who are getting ready to play their first (well, technically second) live show since before the Covid-19 Pandemic on September 1st at Wasted Day in Saint John. The show is being organized by electronic artist sweetgoose64...

Welcome back, Strange Crew! On this episode, we’re pumped to bring you our chat with Lea St. John! Those who are local to our hometown of Saint John may know Lea for her passionate support of all things local. Her blog Le Petite Watson , is a go-to spot for both locals and visitors alike to find out the latest and greatest places to check out in the city. Even before we had the privilege to hang o...

Welcome back, Strange Crew! We're pumped to bring you our chat with Max Bujold on this episode! Max Bujold is a 27-year-old East Coast Canadian Musician and Singer/Songwriter; Born and raised in Fall River, Nova Scotia. He recently returned to the roots of his Acadian family tree in Restigouche County, New Brunswick. We are so excited to have him on the show this week to talk about his band, T...

Welcome back, Strange Crew! We’re beyond thrilled to have Dave and Sarah Love back on the show this week! Long-time listeners will remember the Loves from way back in Volume 58 . They are one of our hands-down favourite episodes and families we have ever had the chance to meet and become friends with. A few years and a global pandemic later, we’re finally by at the Love residence on the Kingston P...

Welcome back, Strange Crew! Boy, do we have a special treat for you this week!  Last month we held our first-ever live show recording at the Saint John Arts Centre , featuring special guests, Motherhood !  We chatted with the Fredericton-based Motherhood about the upcoming tour they were about to embark on, road stories, favourite van tunes, and much more! They also answered some great audience qu...

Welcome back, Strange Crew! On this episode, we're excited to have John Borbely back on the show! Long-time listeners may remember John from way back in Volume 63 ! He's an incredible videographer and owner of Camp Bay Media and also the owner of a hella unique record collection, ranging from classic rock to video soundtracks. We chat with John about his recent world travels to Greece and Californ...

Welcome back, Strange Crew! In this episode, we bring you our chat with Oscar and Iris of The Chillteens , a psychedelic rock band with a good dash of indie rock and modal jazz. We chat about the band's origins, musical influences, collaborative songwriting process, and the new album that's in the works with Dylan at Shiftwork Studios! We also talk about the Beatles, bands that make us cringe, and...

Welcome back, Strange Crew! On this episode, we fill you in on our FIRST-EVER live recording coming up on May 17 at the Saint John Arts Centre in collaboration with Motherhood and Blessed (Tickets are limited, so grab them now! ) We then dive into our recent show experiences and how some of ya'll need to sort yourselves out. We dive into some of our show "Icks" ( and Yays)! Cait almost throwing do...

Welcome back, Strange Crew! We're back from Elle Ehhhhh and we can't wait to tell you all about our trip! We have lots of fun stories to share about the places we visited, the stories surrounding them, and overall just expressing our joy from this trip and opportunity. The biggest highlight? Meeting and hanging out with Miss Pamela Des Barres after us both reading her books and reading about these...