The Sit Down podcast with Mark and Joel

We had the pleasure of hanging out with the New York-based band Between the Rain. We compare some of the differences between the Saskatchewan music scene and the one in the tri-state area, how they got together, their music and much more. Between the Rain on:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/betweentherainband/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/betweentherainbandYoutube: https://www.youtube.com...

Another on-location episode with a band called GreenWing. We met up with them at Rainy Day Recording Co and were able to get to know these fine gentlemen a bit better. We talk about the album they have been working on and how they do their touring. These 3 are high-energy off and on stage and are just getting started.  Greenwing on:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greenwingmusic/Facebook: http...

On August 6th, 2022, we organized the second edition of MooseFest. In this very short episode, we re-live the moments from last weekend. For pictures, please check out our MooseFest Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/moosefestinc/posts/pfbid0WN8KjQvypLzfD8aYbx2gqmc4ECQB2XtuurufnxeP5RzKA31NtFGu4hrE9qmXZ39Pl Mark Poppen and Joel Gaudet on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joelvgaudet/ Twitt...

This week, we sat down with Ryan, lead singer for whale and the Wolf. We chat about their stadium gig in Saskatoon with One Bad Son, his past career in the radio industry, Uncle Tim, high school bands and much more. We hope you enjoy this one! Whale and the Wolf on: Their website: https://www.whaleandthewolf.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/whaleandthewolf/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com...

We had a great time getting to know Joshua a bit better this week. The conversation is a bit on this year's Craven, songwriting and working with Donnie Parenteau. Join us this week and hear Joshua sing 2 original songs and see the beginning of the next Saskatchewan Country Music Star. Joshua Stumpf on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshua_stumpf927/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joshua....

Magic Mountains are a British/Canadian group out of Edmonton, Alberta. We get to discuss their debut album "True Romance", and how they have known each other for 20 years. At one point in the show, there is a power outage and the band gets a bit of a "Takeover" of the show. 3 of their songs are in this episode with their permission, of course, so pop in your pods and come meet them if you haven't...

LJ Tyson, Prince Albert celebrity is coming to a theatre near you... maybe. It's been a while since we had LJ on the show, so we caught up on his new work, we're cooking up a storm about getting LJ back on the silver screen and chat about his work with Eliza Doyle's CAMP Sask Music. Did you know LJ went through town as a Pokemon Trainer? Check it out. LJ Tyson on:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com...

Christie-Anne Blondeau was barely 4 when the passion for singing and rhythm took hold of this unstoppable singer. Born in a small Francophone village in Saskatchewan, Christie-Anne Blondeau had no idea she could sing in different genres therefore she followed her surroundings.  She was always ‘different’ when she sang with others in her younger years.  She was louder, prouder and braver when she h...

These guys, live are incredible. Learn more about Brothers G, small-town Saskatchewan farm boys with a down-to-earth attitude. Join us this week with Saskatchewan boys The Brothers G. Brothers G on:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1pxjHMtASiwed88LtpM0QuYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGFWj-8BUS19NNl1O4oMHegWebsite: https://www.brosg.ca/ Mark Poppen and Joel Gaudet on: Instagram:...

Winnipeg rockers "The Bloodshots" are our guests this week. We chat about touring, what it's like to be signed by an international label, the origins of the band and lots of praise from Joel for Winnipeg 🤷‍♂️ The Bloodshots on:Their label's site: https://goldenrobotrecords.com/golden-robot-records/the-bloodshots-1/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thebloodshots204/Instagram: https://www.instagra...

This week we have the owner and organizer of Dogpatch Music Festival Marc Butler tell us all about how the festival got started, what the lineup was in previous years, the struggles of organizing a music festival and the triumphs and friendships that were made along the way.  Dogpatch Music FestivalWebsite: https://www.dogpatchmusicfest.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedogpatchmusicfest...

Welcome Artist and Co-Founder of Peach Jam Records Cheyanne Summer to the herd. Cheyanne has 3 singles released to date with her debut EP to be released later this year. Cheyanne Summer on:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cheyannesummerofficial/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cheyannesummermusicWebsite: https://www.peachjamrecords.com/cheyanne-summer-epkTwitter: https://twitter.com/cheyanne...

This week we sit down with Jessi Toms, the CEO and Founder of Muse Canada to better identify and explain what Muse Canada is. See a few ideas come to light in real-time. Muse Canada on: website: https://muse-canada.ca/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/musecanadainc/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MuseCanadaInc/ Mark Poppen and Joel Gaudet on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joelvgaudet/...

Alberta Country artist Travis Pickering is joining us in this episode. He tells us about how he tore his bicep tendon and still managed to play a couple of shows before surgery (what a trooper!), how he won contests, artists copying artists (of course, Led Zeppelin's singer is Robert Plant, not Jimmy Page), which turned into Travis bustin' out some Matchbox 20. He also tells us the story of how he...

This week, we join Gary-O in his Blue Walls Studio in Prince Albert to talk about the Gary-O Experiment. We discuss things like the first concerts we went to see, what motivated him to build the studio, we touch on how rock shows should be an experience and music doesn't have to be perfect and lots more. Gary played 2 songs live for us. Check them out!   Gary O on:Website: https://www.thegaryoxper...

This week we have the great pleasure of having a relaxed afternoon with Saskatoon artist Ava Janzen known in the industry as "Velours." We get to know her a little more personally by talking about her love of music and movies as well as the seeds of an album idea.  Velours on:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7uzYpHjzvrZcBVGhqeVJCoYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/c/veloursInstagram: https:/...

Let us welcome Kenton from Peach Jam records. He is an entrepreneur who started his own record label in Alberta. We talk about artists he has worked with and who he is currently working with. His vision, insights and goals are very similar to ours which is why we were more than excited to welcome him in to our herd. Cheyanne Summer:Circles lyric video: https://youtu.be/mHo2PQjiKQY Songs Kenton has...

This week we have an amazing drummer/producer with us by the name of Chris Dimas. He plays with bands such as Bleeker and Room 333. Join us in a great conversation about artists he has worked with and how it all began. Links to the music he provided are below. songs to check out from this episode:The Helpless "Lullaby": https://youtu.be/KJawyc72wr4Étienne Fletcher - "Rendu là": https://youtu.be/wD...

This week we have 7 amazing covers preformed by The boys with Collabo season. A rotating group of artists that range from Winnipeg Manitoba to West Virginia. Our guests are Matt Derraugh, Brandon Howell and Ash Sinclair. These guys are putting out an amazing catalogue of covers on a weekly basis. We get into how it all began and how they do it. Join us this week in seeing the passion, talent and c...

We have another jam-packed episode with amazing music from Adam Hoffart and Dalton Lemon from the band Small City Blues. Push play and join us in getting to know these guys with 5 amazing, mind blowing tracks that are completely underneath your radar. Like and subscribe to their platforms that will be listed below. Songs in this episode that were submitted by Small City Blues are:Something Missing...

This week is Jam-packed with some great music from country artist Karissa Hoffart. Join us in getting to know her better and watching 5 of her heart-filled and entertaining music videos. We discuss what she has planned for the up and coming months and how she plans for that. Karissa Hoffart on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karissahoffart/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/karissahoffartmus...

Another on-location episode with musical guests Berk Jodoin and Will Ardell. We get the pleasure of hearing 3 songs from each of them with help from our "Deer" friends at SkullCreek studios with the audio. Get the inside scoop of what is to come at Blackbird Sessions around Saskatchewan in the next few months.  Berk Jodoin on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/berkjodoinmusic/Facebook: https://...

With songs from Dio, Allman Brothers and Ozzy, this episode is jam-packed with great music and an open conversation about how long they have been playing and how they came to be. Storm the Gate with us in this honour of an episode. A HUGE thank you to Jeff Lake from Spectrum Sound Systems in Prince Albert for helping us with audio in this episode. Traitors' Gate on:Facebook: https://www.facebook.c...

We recorded this one on International Women's Day with Olivia from "King of Foxes" to celebrate the release of her singles being out every 6 weeks of 2022 and hear the scoop on a tour in Japan and opening for Bare Naked Ladies later this year. Video's in this episode are for "Laundy List" "Ever After" and "Doomed to Repeat". Follow King of Foxes:www.kingoffoxesband.comhttps://www.facebook.com/king...

This week we have the members of Saskatoon's "Funkjoint" joining us one by one as they enter their jam studio on their regular Tuesday sessions.  Funkjoint on:Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCutRV14LjZUxf9_QeVg3dsASpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/47Ko1Gv1Fj7TSAXUq1s6GYInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/funkjointmusic/Website: https://funkjoint.ca/ Mark Poppen and Joel Gaudet on...