Kingston Live Podcast

The Cove Inn: Crafting experiences music lovers crave

Tucked away just north of Kingston in the town of Westport is The Cove Inn, a hidden gem that's been quietly gaining a reputation as a legendary Canadian live music venue. Johnny and Rob visit with the historic hotel's manager and music curator, Seamus Cowan, to understand how this country-pub-turned-community-hub has become a pillar of eastern Ontario's music scene, and how Seamus crafts unique and unforgettable experiences that keep music lovers coming back for more.   Episode Production CreditsGuests:Seamus Cowan thecoveinnwestport@gmail.comHosts:Rob Howard rob@kingstonlive.caJohnny San john@kingstonlive.caEpisode Links:The Cove Inn https://kingstonlive.ca/thecoveinnMusicWestport https://kingstonlive.ca/resource/1266840/viewWestPorch Festival https://kingstonlive.ca/resource/1269740/viewKingston concerts and music festivals https://kingstonlive.ca/Audio production by Soundwise https://kingstonlive.ca/resource/1191590/viewSign up for Kingston music news, local concert and event listings and announcements delivered to your inbox monthly, weekly or even daily. Subscribe here…

The seven sides of Stephen Stanley

Following his departure from the iconic indie band he co-founded, Lowest of the Low, Stephen Stanley has continued writing, recording, releasing and touring his own brand of music as The Stephen Stanley Band. He also keeps busy hosting a long-running weekly radio show; reuniting with Low bandmates for occasional shows and mini-tours; collaborating with emerging Kingston artists, and organizing annual tribute concerts to his late friend, music journalist Dave Bookman. On this episode, Stephen shares his excitement for his latest project: Stephen Stanley & NoElectric, an un-plugged musical collaboration between Stephen and several top Kingston area musicians.Chapters:0:22 Episode overview2:10 Looking back on Lowest of the Low7:34 A new project: Stephen Stanley & NoElectric13:04 Juggling multiple musical endeavours14:24 Stephen Stanley & NoElectric's upcoming mini-tour17:01 How unplugged aspirations sparked NoElectric19:07 "The legacy of my left ear."21:39 Tania Joy to join upcoming Kingston show23:44 Embodying the spirit of indie music25:04 Kingston's beloved Broom Factory venue26:49 Collaborating with Kingston's Piner30:59 Capturing a special show in Adolphustown34:05 Song: By Her Side (Live) by Stephen Stanley & NoElectric43:05 The magnetism of Kingston's music community47:34 Limitations and learning to say no51:00 Episode creditsEpisode Production CreditsGuests:Stephen Stanley https://kingstonlive.ca/stephenstanleyHosts:Rob Howard rob@kingstonlive.caCover photo:Virginia Meeks https://kingstonlive.ca/resource/1191735/viewEpisode Links:Stephen Stanley & NoElectric https://kingstonlive.ca/noelectricThe Stephen Stanley Band https://kingstonlive.ca/the-stephen-stanley-bandNorthern Wish on Hunters Bay Radio https://www.muskokaradio.com/northern-wish/Tania Joy http://taniajoy.comPiner https://kingstonlive.ca/pinerStephen Stanley & NoElectric at The Broom Factory, November 2025 https://kingstonlive.ca/show/843877/viewKingston concerts and music festivals https://kingstonlive.ca/Audio production by Soundwise https://kingstonlive.ca/resource/1191590/viewSign up for Kingston music news, local concert and event listings and announcements delivered to your inbox monthly, weekly or even daily. Subscribe here…

For the love of punk: Forty Seven Teeth

Anna, Dee and Jesse of Forty Seven Teeth reunite with host Riley to reminisce about Kingston's punk and indie music scene, and share a new song from their forthcoming album. Chapters:00:00:22 Episode overview00:01:40 Fast forward to 202500:03:25 A new album in the works00:05:33 Meeting your heroes… awkward!00:06:28 Exclusivity and rebelliousness as performance draws00:08:36 The all-ages matinee resurgence00:09:32 Ghosts of Kingston music venues past00:13:52 Are music compilations still key to punk?00:15:56 Earthy, woodsy, witches: New music video00:16:58 Song: Portland Flower by Forty Seven Teeth00:21:54 New album release details00:23:06 All the Feels: Amherst Island Radio show00:25:05 Episode creditsEpisode Production CreditsGuests:Anna RobertsonDee PrescottJesse AylesworthHosts:Riley Jabour riley@kingstonlive.caEpisode Links:Forty Seven Teeth https://kingstonlive.ca/forty-seven-teethAmherst Island Radio https://kingstonlive.ca/resource/1194157/viewKingston concerts and music festivals https://kingstonlive.ca/Audio production by Soundwise https://kingstonlive.ca/resource/1191590/viewSign up for Kingston music news, local concert and event listings and announcements delivered to your inbox monthly, weekly or even daily. Subscribe here…

Music and mental health: A conversation with Kingston musicians

Is the music industry a mental health hazard? This is one of the many questions explored in this episode, as Johnny and first-time co-host, Jermaine Marshall, explore the mental health and wellness challenges of writing, recording and performing music with local artists Ricky Brant—who writes, records and performs music as KaKaow (and hosts Musiikki Café's popular weekly open mic night)—and Rich Tyo of JukeBox County, who is also a professional psychotherapist. The conversation spans everything from substance abuse and addiction to grief and trauma, and covers topics ranging from self-care to professional help and even psychedelics treatment.Chapters:00:00:22 Episode overview00:01:38 Guest and host introductions00:03:15 Psychiatry vs. psychotherapy00:04:44 Is the music industry a mental health hazard?00:08:49 Music as an outlet for pain and trauma00:12:34 Balancing artist image and authentic identity00:15:42 Music as a mental health tool00:18:21 The vulnerable act of making and sharing music00:21:39 Reconciling religion and music00:23:57 Opening the musical medicine cabinet00:26:56 Processing feelings vs. catharsis00:30:37 How to approach professional mental health help00:33:55 Live music as therapeutic infrastructure00:40:06 No substitute for connection00:42:54 Carrying grief as an artist00:44:50 Ricky's rebound from rock bottom00:53:13 Psychedelic support00:55:46 Episode creditsEpisode Production CreditsGuests:Rich Tyo of JukeBox County https://kingstonlive.ca/jukebox-countyRicky Brant (KaKaow) https://kingstonlive.ca/kakaowHosts:Johnny San john@kingstonlive.caJermaine Marshall https://kingstonlive.ca/jermainemarshallEpisode Links:Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington Addiction & Mental Health Services https://amhs-kfla.caAMHS-KFLA mental health crisis programs https://amhs-kfla.ca/programs-services/crisis/Outside the Box Education & Psychotherapy https://www.kingstonoutsidethebox.com/JukeBox County https://kingstonlive.ca/jukebox-countyKaKaow https://kingstonlive.ca/kakaowMusiikki Café https://kingstonlive.ca/musiikki-cafeKingston concerts and music festivals https://kingstonlive.ca/Audio production by Soundwise https://kingstonlive.ca/resource/1191590/viewSign up for Kingston music news, local concert and event listings and announcements delivered to your inbox monthly, weekly or even daily. Subscribe here…

The little station that grew: Amherst Island Radio

Amherst Island Radio embodies the spirit of community radio. Broadcasting on 101.3 FM from their CJAI "world headquarters" on Amherst Island, and powered by a small army of passionate volunteers, they've forged a staunchly loyal listenership across the greater Kingston area. Station Manager, Eric Tremblay, reveals the stories and secrets that continue to fuel the station's success, including their recent expansion to mainland and new media hub, their commitment to live and local music, and their fundraising initiatives that have generated nearly $200,000.Chapters:00:00:23 Episode overview00:02:54 Community vs. commercial radio00:04:52 A brief history of Amherst Island Radio00:09:37 The unpredictability advantage00:11:28 The local news leader00:14:13 "Our identity IS the community."00:16:45 Supporting live and local music00:20:01 Recent growth and changes00:22:08 Fundraising, revenue generation and giving back00:26:06 Reinvesting in the radio station00:29:14 Tapping into volunteer passion00:32:10 Engaging the listening audience00:33:50 Vocal volunteer advocacy00:35:55 Setting sights on next milestones00:40:03 Misperceptions on getting involved00:42:15 An invitation to tune in00:44:24 Episode creditsEpisode Production CreditsGuests:Eric Tremblay, Station Manager eric.tremblay23@gmail.comHosts:Rob Howard rob@kingstonlive.caJohnny San john@kingstonlive.caEpisode Links:Amherst Island Radio CJAI 101.3 FM https://kingstonlive.ca/resource/1194157/viewRadio Free Stella http://www.radiofreestella.com/Radio Queen's University CFRC 101.9 FM https://kingstonlive.ca/cfrcqueensradioKingston concerts and music festivals https://kingstonlive.ca/Audio production by Soundwise https://kingstonlive.ca/resource/1191590/viewSign up for Kingston music news, local concert and event listings and announcements delivered to your inbox monthly, weekly or even daily. Subscribe here…