The Trust The Band Podcast with Colin Campbell

Mike Hand, a dedicated member of the creative community in Montreal, originally hailing from NYC and Toronto, settled in Quebec in 2002 for education. He has since established deep roots in the artistic landscape and built lasting relationships. With a rich background in music, Mike has participated in over a thousand live productions worldwide. He is passionate about culture, stagecraft, and ente...

On this episode of the "Trust the Band" podcast, we have the incredible pleasure of introducing Meg Clinton, the former manager of the Barr Brothers, and a festival organizer extraordinaire. Meg has been the driving force behind the shigawakemusicfestival.com, a collaboration that showcases all sorts of talented super-musicians. The Shigawake Music Festival, founded in 2009, is an annual...

GoldmenSaxmusic everybody... @anthony_aka  &  @david_chicode In this episode, we bring you the musical magic of Goldmensax... Montreal's dynamic saxophone duo, Anthony AKA and David Chicode. Their melodies blend together like a velvety auditory biscuit with peanut butter and sweet jelly on top, delivering silky-smooth and sweet jams that will leave you craving for more. It's auditory c...

Welcome to the stage, Panther Matumona. Panther, a recording artist, producer, and recording consultant, is not just a name in the hip-hop scene; he's a force of nature. With a live show that seamlessly blends the power of a full, sonic experience with the energy of an iconic one-man performance, Panther Matumona is at the forefront of modern music production. From the pulsating beats of elect...

Introducing Olipage... The Musical Maestro... Mr. Loominhiemer. Big O P. Join us on this Trust The Band journey into the musical world of Olipage, a singer often described as an "augmented reality" version of Ed Sheeran with a caffeine boost. Olie's performances are a delightful blend of song, rap, humor, and a touch of old-school Muse magic. Armed with just a guitar and a handful of...

What a super experience interviewing Mr. Brad Barr from The Barr Brothers Band... Here's the skinning on these MF's... The Barr Brothers, an indie folk band hailing from Montreal, Quebec, have been making waves in the music scene since their formation in 2006. Founded by American brothers Andrew (drums, percussion, vocals, keyboards) and Brad Barr (guitar, vocals), the band's unique so...

Introducing "Dirty Eddy: The Ooze (Part 1)" – A Fusion of Lo-Fi Synthesizers and Funky Ambient Vibes! In the mesmerizing realm of musical creativity, an extraordinary performer known by the stage name Dirty Eddy emerges as a true gem. A chance encounter at the Turbo Haüs open mic on Tuesday nights led to the discovery of this remarkable artist. Dirty Eddy crafts an enchanting blend of Lo...

John Hubcap is a dope ass progressive rock band from Montreal Quebec... Toting two shredding guitars, hypnotically funky rhythms with scat, soulful, falsetto, and beefy lower register rock n roll vocals all combine in their original sound. --- Hola Sexies... Welcome to "Behind the Music," where we dive deep into the fascinating world of music... Today's episode is with John Hubcap, a...

We I delve into the raw and honest struggles with alcoholism and drug addiction. I share my journey through the mindset, methods, and madness behind world-class music and substance misuse. From the highs of euphoria to the lows of desperation, I found hope in Alcoholics Anonymous, seeking a higher power to restore my sanity. Now, as I immerse myself in the music community, performing sober brings...

Lucas Choi Zimbel is one of the hardest working musicians in Montreal's English language folk scene. With monthly residencies in the city's most respected cultural spaces and bars, he has been putting up an impressive number of shows since 2014. For his solo act, he mostly finger-picks his way through colourful chords on the acoustic guitar. He also plays bluegrass, gypsy jazz and fiddle...

Author of The War of Art: Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battles, Steven Pressfield, shares insights, strategies, methods, and tactics for overcoming your inner b*tch, be more productive, and follow your passions for art. Check check Steven out at https://stevenpressfield.com/ Also... If you like the episode, please share it with someone you think'll dig it. https://trusttheb...

This one's about productivity in art creation. It's pertinent because... A dear friend and family member died on Monday. He was 31. Went to sleep. Did not wake up.  Our family is completely shocked over this. The sadness is profound and painful. So, today’s podcast is about The Rule of 1,000, which is correlated to the impermanent nature of existence and why it’s important you make art while...

Here’s what it’s all about... I took short clips from 3 songs… play them… talk about them… and a few personal stories surround them. SONG ONE Do you remember Captain Spaulding from The Devil's Rejects? He's the clown in that movie. Creepy as hell. Imagine that guy ate 6 hits of acid, a line of that white powder, and started walking out into the desert whilst humming a “rock n’ mantra” for spiritua...

In today’s episode, I talked about two things: One of the “money dynamics” of a live performance The importance of creating a “dream connection” list and how to do it

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