#quarternotes #JordSamolesky #propagandhi #AtPeaceYou want to talk about a bucket list guest…….well, this is a conversation I never thought I would have had in my lifetime…..Jord Samoleski from one of my all time favourite bands Propagandhi!!I was able to have a great one on one chat with the godfather or prog punk drumming the day before Propagand…

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#aaronyoung #tattoos #thesilvertongueddevils Here we go again, back into The ConunDRUM, with one of my dearest and oldest friends, the big WOP himself…..Aaron Young!! The term chosen family comes up now and again, and this guy has been my brother since the day we met while I was skateboarding in the Irving gas station parking lot. Just two young te…

#QuarterNotes #DannyThompson #facetoface #TheMusicFactory Here we go with another BIG episode!! This week I got to sit down with Danny Thompson - the drummer from Face to Face, one of my favourite punk rock bands of all time! Danny is not just your typical drummer, he is also a savvy businessman and the owner/co-founder of The Music Factory School …

#QuarterNotes #JohnWright #DeadBob #NoMeansNo This is a BIG ONE!! For all you punk rock elites out there….my guest is one of Canada’s pioneer punk rock drummers…John Wright! In 1979, John formed (with his brother Rob) one of the most iconic punk bands from the Canadian West coast…Nomeansno. Together they created a unique sound that continues to inf…

#QuarterNotes #DammitGoldie #TheAntiQueensJust like that another episode of Quarter Notes is upon us…in this episode I got to meet and chat with Tommy-Lee Metcalfe - drummer for Dammit Goldie and The Anti-Queens.Tommy is a well respected top tier drummer based out of the GTA. He’s been in and around the music world throughout his formative years an…

#pjdunphy #whichwitchinwhich #irongiant #themonoxides Welcome back!! This is an “Iron Giant” of an episode…see what I did there?? This is the return of the ConunDRUM with the final piece of my Which Witch is Which collection, my guest is none other than PJ Dunphy!! I’ve got them all!!! Muahah-haha-ha-ha-haaaaaa!!!!!!! PJ is one of the most respecte…

#QuarterNotes #DLourdes #NYCBroadway Whoa!! It’s 2025…how did that happen? Welcome to the NEW home of the Quarter Notes podcast - I am excited to be putting out a new episode and continue this journey talking to amazing drummers from all aspects of the drumming world, from the small stage to stadiums and all genres of music. Before having to take a…

#LosCabosDrumsticks #QuarterNotes #ClareMacdonald We are back with another episode of Quarter Notes, the podcast presented by Los Cabos Drumsticks. Canada’s #1 Drumstick Manufacturer! This time Dre has a great conversation with Clare Macdonald ahead of their final show with Hillsburn. Clare won three ECMAs in 2022 - including Album of the Year! The…

#LosCabosDrumsticks #QuarterNotes #ChikoMisomali Thanks for tuning in for another episode of Quarter Notes, the podcast presented by Los Cabos Drumsticks. Canada’s #1 Drumstick Manufacturer! This episode is a great chat with Chiko Misomali best known as being the drummer for Canadian Punk Rock Icon, BIF NAKED!! He also has a side hustle with some o…

#LosCabosDrumsticks #QuarterNotes #AlejandroSerritiello Welcome back to Quarter Notes, the podcast presented by Los Cabos Drumsticks. Canada’s #1 Drumstick Manufacturer! This episode Dré has a chat with Alejandro Serritiello from Fat Wrek Chord’s MakeWar and Toronto’s psychobilly/horror powerhouse The Creepshow! Ale’s talks about leaving his home i…

#LosCabosDrumsticks #QuarterNotes #DanGeorge Welcome back to Quarter Notes, the podcast presented by Los Cabos Drumsticks. In the second episode, Dré has a good ol fashioned catch up with Newfoundland’s Dan George. They talk about the ECMAs, how Dan started playing drums, his love of Dream Theatre, and paying his dues on the infamous George Street …

#LosCabosDrumsticks #QuarterNotes #DOAWelcome back to Quarter Notes, the podcast presented by Los Cabos Drumsticks.We return with a new look and a different format as Dré sits down with a new guest each episode to explore their musical journey and what shaped them to become the artist they are today.In this episode Dré has an in depth conversation …

#lcdquarternotes #podcast #lcdartistfam Rich and Dre have a big catch up with Conquer Divide’s Samantha Landa. They talk about finding balance with her work/home/tour life, Drumeo, her Los Cabos origin story, and what it means to inspire the next generation of young women with her work as a judge for the International drumming contest “Hit Like a G…

#lcdquarternotes #podcast #lcdartistfam Hot off the heels of the BIG announcement from camp Foo that Josh Freese is taking up drumming duties for the current tour schedule (and who knows what else), Rich and Dre talk about the pressures of being the “New Guy”. They give some insights on some of their past experiences of being in the hot seat. They …

#lcdquarternotes #podcast #lcdartistfam For the tenth episode of Quarter Notes, the guys are joined by Nadine Paulin, of the NB based rock and roll quartet - Which Witch is Which! They eventually get to the topic of procrastination (and ways to avoid it), but not before they discuss plenty of other things…not to mention their picks for Hardcore dru…

#lcdquarternotes #podcast #lcdartistfam Join the guys for the NINTH episode of Quarter Notes. Rich and Dre have an honest chat about their feelings on electronic drum kits, their uses, and well…..their general lack of knowledge on the subject. They also talk about Rich’s upcoming tour dates and the tease possible future episode topics. This time th…

#lcdquarternotes #podcast #lcdartistfam It’s the “Eighth” episode of Quarter Notes! The guys are joined by fellow LCD artist Ryan P Gallant to talk about his new studio located on PEI – RPG Studios. They chat about what services Ryan offers and go into the weeds on recording drums. For drummer picks – they each give a shout out to their three favor…

#lcdquarternotes #podcast #lcdartistfam Welcome back to Quarter Notes episode #7. Rich and Dre have an honest chat about drum gear (Drums, Cymbals, Hardware) and discuss how important finding the right gear for your playing style is. They each pick another three drummers to highlight…this time they give some shine to “Moonlighters”. If you have any…

#lcdquarternotes #podcast #lcdartistfam Here we go again....time for episode six of your new favourite podcast. Our second guest is one of Rich's bandmates from his days with Dwayne Gretzky, none other than sought after session drummer/percussionist - Adam "The Archive" Hindle. Rich and Dre talk to Adam about his love of hamburgers, how he inserted…

#lcdquarternotes #podcast #lcdartistfam Just like that….episode #5. This time Rich and Dre talk about cymbals, and since they know nothing about them (other than they are round and look cool), they decided to bring on an expert. Luckily for them LCD artist Randy Ross is a part of the Research and Development team at SABIAN cymbals. They get nerdy a…

#lcdquarternotes #podcast #lcdartistfam This is the fourth episode of Quarter Notes, and who would have thought that the guys would get to talking about drumsticks? They breakdown some of the specifics to a few LCD models and the different types of wood. Rich and Dré also picked three different categories and talk about their favourite drummer from…

#lcdquarternotes #podcast #lcdartistfam Welcome to the third episode of Quarter Notes. Rich is back from his quick tour of the UK with Danko Jones in support of The Darkness and Black Stone Cherry, so Dré asks the question we’re all dying to know about…what did he eat on the road? The guys talk about why it’s important to eat healthy on the road in…

#lcdquarternotes #podcast #lcdartistfam Guess who's back?! Rich and Dré return for the second episode of 'Quarter Notes' where they talk about breaking down cover songs - how to learn them (or not), and the importance of warming up before a show.....of course there's plenty of other foolishness that goes on. If you have any comments, questions, or …

#quarternotes #loscabosdrumsticks #lcdartistfam Welcome to the first episode of Quarter Notes! Join fellow Los Cabos Drumsticks artists Rich Knox (Danko Jones) and Dré Pineau (Six Gun Smoke) as they guide you through all things Los Cabos Drumsticks. Will they talk about drums? Of course! They will also talk about some of the things each of us live …

#kyliefox #singersongwriter #podcast POP! POP! POP!!Welcome back to "another return" of the ConunDRUM podcast. With the release of her new song "Confetti" - who better to have on the podcast than Kylie Fox?Well crafted storytelling and a unique voice - Kylie is blazing a trail in the local music scene. Currently working on the follow up to debut al…

#TheConunDRUM #podcast #DankoJones Welcome to the 30th episode of The ConunDRUM podcast!! I said that I'd be venturing out of the Atlantic Provinces - and having some amazing guests...I can't think of a better person to bring onto the show than the Canadian Rock n Roll ICON, the Mango Kid himself......DANKO JONES!!! I've been a fan of Danko's for a…

#colinfowlie #singersongwriter #podcast Get cozy with your cup of coffee (or other hot beverage) and get ready for an amazing chat with Colin Fowlie! If I can best describe Colin in one word, 100% it would be...authentic! He's the genuine article. He opens up about the music industry, what it was like leaving behind the 9-5 life to pursue music as …

#thegreenreflectors #surf #podcast This week my guests are the amazing brother duo - Kyle and Aaron Furlotte of the awesome surf instrumental band The Green Reflectors! Now don't let the fact that there's only two of them fool you. These guys bring high energy surf rock with catchy guitar riffs and killer drums fills...you'll swear you were out in …

This week my guest(s) are the amazing husband and wife team - John and Lisa McLaggan of Tomato/Tomato (tuh-mey-toh / tuh-mah-toh). This powerhouse folk duo bring their high energy, laugh out loud, sing along, foot stomping good time to every stage they play on. They also are very chill, laid back, and down to earth....that can be very rare in the m…

If there is a cooler person than my guest this week...I haven't met them yet. Ryan Barrie is probably the most likeable and cool dude you could ever get the chance to meet....it's no wonder he is a constant in the Fredericton music scene...he's currently playing in three projects: Wicked Vices, Kylie Fox, and Too Bad Jim. He's also an educated and …

Ask anyone who knows me, they will tell you my favorite band from Atlantic Canada is without a doubt 'Which Witch Is Which' - it's not even up for debate. This week I am honored to have the front person - the lady with all the swagger, the voice that is instantly recognized, and a heart as big as her smile.....Lysanne Lombard! Lysanne is such a tru…

"Behind every beard is a chin, and behind every chin is a man with a story". This is a quote from my friend and very special guest - he is the founder of "Sussex Beard Oil Merchants" and "The Sussex Barber" himself - Matt White! I've been using the Sussex Beard Oil since it was founded in 2013, and have had the pleasure of crossing paths with Matt …

I've been listening to Rich Knox since he joined forces with Danko Jones, and he's been one of my favorite drummers ever since - his goove is smooth, and he always plays what the song needs...every time! You know the saying, "You should never meet your hero's"? I'm here to say that is a load of crap!! Rich was such a great guy to chat with, and sha…

For the second episode in a row I get to have a chat with one of the awesome front woman from "Les Hay Babies", this time I'm talking with Vivianne Roy! In our conversation we discuss what it's like growing up in the small village of Rogersville, NB (don't blink....you'll miss it), how she knew from an early age that she wanted to be a musician, he…

This week I talk with the amazingly talented Julie Aubé from the Moncton based French/Folk supergroup 'Les Hay Babies'! We talk about her introduction to music through her father, how she met her bandmates at a Provincial music competition, the story behind the concept album that is "Boîte aux lettres", as well as her solo work. Julie also shares s…

Here is the second half of my awesome conversation with multi-instrumentalist and Music PEI's Musician of the Year (2021) Roland Beaulieu! We carry on out chat diving into some of his most recent collaborations with the Canadian Queen of Country Music - Carroll Baker, and AGT alumni ANICA (Katey Day)! We touch on his drumming influences, his love o…

In the third episode of 2022 I get to have a family reunion with my ultra talented cousin Roland Beaulieu! Growing up music was always around us...if not in our own homes, we'd be getting together with our relatives and having kitchen parties well into the early hours of the next morning. Roland and I have a great time reminiscing about those early…

In the second episode of 2022 I get to catch up with one of the nicest and most generous guys I've ever met - Corey MacDonald. The man behind the machine that is Raglan Road, one of the busiest and most popular party/cover bands in New Brunswick - who are currently working on a bunch of original songs to make up their second album. We have a great …

So long 2021 and welcome to 2022 (not to be confused with 2020 too)!!! I can't think of a better way to ring in the new year than to bang a drum, and there is nobody better qualified than my first guest of the year...Danny Bourgeois! He has a list of drumming credits that runs a mile long, he is the owner/operator/engineer extraordinaire of "Pumk'n…

On this week's episode I have the pleasure of hanging out with SABIAN cymbals (Product Development) and groove master from the band Stinking Rich....Randy Ross! We have such a great time talking and nerding out on all of the phenomenal talent in our great province of New Brunswick, including our love of Los Cabos Drumsticks!! His do it yourself app…

Stand up comedian, actor, and all around great guy Jimmy MacKinley joins me on the podcast! He took a break from working on his upcoming television comedy series "The Canoe Project" to sit and have a good laugh. We talk about his journey from working in IT, being a substitute teacher, to now working as a comic. Jimmy has been busy touring the stand…

This was one for the books! I mean, c'mon...I got to have a one on one with of the most important individuals in the New Brunswick music scene - Jean Surette! This week's episode comes to you completely unedited...from the moment we hit record our conversation took off like the Starship Enterprise! We boldly went into the recording and writing proc…

It's been a while since I've had a chat with a fellow drummer, so I figured I'd do it in a big way.... This week I have a great time getting to know more about the man behind the kit for Canada's premier Outlaw Country band The Divorcees - Kevin Macintyre. We'd had a short meeting backstage at the Larlee Creek Hullabaloo Festival in Perth Andover b…

This week I talk with Dan Cadera from my favorite band 'Which Witch is Which' - he is such an awesome guy his energy and enthusiasm always elevates the room. We dive into when he got started with music, his love of campy horror flicks and professional wrestling...I mean what's not to love!! We talk about his 'Goth/Industrial' side project 'Slashdan…

In this episode I get to have a very personal and heartfelt conversation with one of New Brunswick's best singer songwriters - Jaclyn Reinhart! We talk about her roots, growing up in one of NBs small rural towns in the middle of nowhere, to finding her voice while living in Calgary. We also discuss how experiencing and overcoming trauma has allowed…

In the 10th episode I get to catch up with the one and only Terry Whalen! We have a great chat about his passion for music, and how that has turned into a circle of life long friends. I was lucky to share the stage with Terry as part of the Terry Whalen Band from 2014 to 2016, we played on many festival stages together, even won the MusicNB Blues A…

If ever there was someone I was due to have a chat with...it's this guy!! Louis Sippley is someone that I literally grew up with and certainly spent most of my formative years hanging out with. We're talking since the 4th grade!! We get to catch up and go down memory lane all in the same conversation - his musical journey, how he got into the music…

For the first time in a long while I get to have a one on one conversation with my brother in arms and other half of the rhythm section to Six Gun Smoke - the one and only Sean McClafferty. We've known each other for so long, it's hard to remember when and how we met - sometime before he set himself on fire in a field while playing rock 'n roll!! I…

In this episode I have a wonderful conversation with Kendra Gale from Kendra Gale Band - she is an absolute powerhouse vocalist, guitarist, and drummer! We have a great talk about her early beginnings as a drummer and how she developed into a guitarist/singer songwriter. We get into some of her trials of being a woman in the music industry and what…