This week the very talented Marco Bressette AKA Sparks come by the studio. He’s THE engineer, producer, mix-master, and martial artist of the Steel City itself. When Marco isn’t spending his time recording his or any other project, he’s playing in bands. He plays guitar in Dead Tired, RoboWhore and The Fledge. He found time our of his busy schedule…

This week we celebrate vegan Straight Edge folk by having the band Street Justice on. Everything they do with their band is meant to go back into vegan communities whether it be sanctuaries, shelters, or support their local vegan donut shop. I had a blast with these two. We get into As I Lay Dying, the Mandela effect, and we have a special guest po…

This week all of Astral Witch came by the studio to talk on the podcast. I’ve had Alyssa on previously but this was the first time we met in person. We talk about the future of Astral Witch, AI generated metal bands, and the importance of female fronted bands ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️WATCH HERE⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️ Like and Subscribe below: Youtube.com/Bandecdotes ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️LISTE…

This week I bring on an old friend of mine on the show. Tyler and I have known each other for a really long time. We went to the same elementary school when we were younger. Since then lots has changed and Tyler has started a rap project under the persona Steiner. We get talking about his writing process, the competition he's dealing with such as A…

This week the RD jester himself comes on the show. I first knew Conner when he was in his first band. Since then he’s started Reality Denied and have been making waves in the GTA the last year or so. We get talking about repping your city, Boss pedals, and how terrible Metallica’s lyrics are ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️WATCH HERE⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️ Like and Subscribe below: Yout…

This week the two wonderful women of Not in Our Will podcast came by the studio and we had a blast together. We talk about photo generated AI, I show the world lame high school photos of myself, and the ladies give me a gift on camera! All this and more on your favourite Ontario based podcast ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️WATCH HERE⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️ Like and Subscribe below: You…

This week I went back to the jam space to sit down with Andy Dymtryshyn of Deck P!ss and Realitt Denied. I’ve been wanting to get Andy on the show for quite some time now and I’m really glad to present to you a hilarious episode. We talk about ghost, aliens, roofing, riffing, and raging, the importance of old school basement recordings, the prices …

This week I sat down with members—Andy Biancaniello and Kyle Fisher—of my band, Sinner A.D. We talk about why we changed the name, what’s coming up for the band, and the upcoming shows we have. We also talk proper show etiquette, some of the do’s and don’ts and share some of the stories we accumulated over the years. ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️WATCH HERE⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️ Like…

This week I did a last minute podcast with my pal Dylan before we went to Toronto to see Rage Against the Machine. He brought over all sorts of cool collectables, he tells a story where he got detained at the boarder because of a painting, and we also did a tour of his house to show you the things he couldn’t bring. ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️WATCH HERE⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️ Like …

It's a covid special! Nick Ginn and myself caught the ol' 'Vid on tour while we were out with Daylgo Abortions. We ended up quarantined for 5 days together where we binge watched The Boys and played an unhealthy amount of Fortnite. Join us as we unveil all the ridiculous stories we came across while on the road. From smuggling drugs to blind drumme…

This week we took Bandecdotes on the run! We’re starting a brand new series of podcast episodes where I manage to interview musicians who are coming through St Catharines. We start this series off with Filip Andersen—the vocalist of Denmarks most crushing band, Hexis. We talk about how Filip almost died, their crazy month long tour, and all the dif…

Tyler Dupuis came by the studio just before Hellbent went on tour. I was tired from the night before having Hexis over staying the night. Tyler's been in a handful of bands in Niagara over the years. He recently just started playing with a new death metal band, Hellish Rebuke. Tyler and I get talking about the Niagara scene, some older bands we pla…

This week I’m very excited that Andrew Neufeld, a founding member of Comeback Kid and other well known Canadian projects, came by the studio for a quick chat. Comeback Kid came through St. Catharines and we kidnapped Andrew for a half hour before doors and get talking about all sorts of things. Like being arrested in different countries, what songs…

This week Rino James and Andy Dinner of the new extreme metal act Phantom Lung came and hung out with me at the studio. Phantom Lung are a brand new band on the scene and this episode is hilarious. We talk about cutting celebrities hair, Dart guy, and the success of sliding into the DM’s. All this and more on your favourite Ontario podcast ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️…

Tom Fitzpatrick came by the Bandecdotes studio this week for a chat. He plays guitar in both Perfect Limbs, and The Northern. Both are really cool metalcore acts from Southern Ontario. We get talking about a border crossing incident that sounded more like a fever dream, what it’s like having your van break down in the middle of nowhere in the middl…

This week I got the chance to sit down with the very insightful Pat Murphy. He’s a legend that helped shape the Niagara Music scene by bringing all sorts of heavy, indie, and emo acts from over the boarder. We talk about his new endeavour, Partners Records, some of the memorable shows he threw here in Niagara, and Sweet Hart Kitchen—his wife’s vega…

This week I had the very funny Kenny Holt. He plays guitar in The Maysides and also has a solo project coming out this summer. We get talking about how he ended up playing music in Southern Ontario, his recent trip to Iceland which included a stop at Lemmys and the phallological museum plus many of small bandecdotes along the way ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️WATCH HERE…

This week I sat down with Matt Murphy. He’s a familiar face of the Niagara music scene. When he isn’t working the doors or playing in punk bands in St. Catharines he’s touring the world with U.S.S. We helped ourselves to some brass monkeys while remembering the good old days. He also tells us stories of getting cut off from the bar on a 12hr flight…

We had a very important guest come by the studio this week. He’s opened for a ton of bands, sold 1000 copies of his record Thunder Under Pressure, and still has an undying passion for music. I’m talking of course about Justin “Hardcore Warrior” Weaver. A staple of St. Catharines and the Niagara music scene. It wasn’t uncommon to see Justin up at th…

Adam Cameron came by the studio this week. He plays in Cold Shoulder, who just released a Primal Fury on New Age Records. He also plays in a brand new pop punk band called Father // Figure. When he isn’y playing in bands he’s busy with his family and street sweeping business. We talk about the highly anticipated Ontario hardcore festival Hold Your …

Kole Frank came by the Bandecdotes studio this week. He’s the vocalist of a Woodbridge based Metalcore band called Single Wound. They’ve been working hard for the last couple of years and they’re keeping that momentum up with a full-length in the works. We get talking about our favourite Pokemon, Kole teaches us a neat trick in case you’re ever col…

Long time friends and bandmates Valarie Catharine and Scott Blake came by Bandecdotes this week. They have all sorts of projects going on right now. They have a Niagara local radio station called Thumb 92 FM. They also have been working on a cartoon together based on Valarie’s step-dad called Wars of Warlock Wayne. And on top of that they manage to…

Ben Rispin pops on by the Bandecdotes studio this week to celebrate 420. Ben has been a pillar in the 905 music scene for a while now playing in bands, promoting shows, and podcasting. Nowadays he fronts a rad punk band called Rules that just played their record release show in Hamilton last Friday. We eat some edibles. Ben talks about how the drum…

I was so happy to have Casey Baker and Mike DaSilva come by this week. They’re too local legends here in Niagara. They played in Sleeper Set Sail back in the early 2000’s, grew up and apart for a bit, then rekindled their friendship over music once again. Mike has been working away behind the scenes since as a producer and recording engineer. While…

Carmen North and Johnny Dee came by the Bandecdotes studio to talk some band nonsense. They play in an awesome band called Shot Down Twice. We get talking about bandmates having meltdowns on stage, what are the best cartoons of the decade, and finding out Dua Lipa is actually an artist and not a language learning app. ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️WATCH HERE⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️ Lik…

This week I spoke with the very talented Ashlee Standish. She's sings in a band called Whatzername, plays piano with My Son The Hurricane, and on top of it all she's a piano teacher. Ashlee tells us about being pregnant, one of her bandmates falling asleep at the wheel, and possibly the most wholesome "Rockstar Dream Rider" answer we've ever had on…

This week I feature... Cold Shoulder World’s Grasp Dawn Valley SOLPAIS Phantom Lung Deciphering the pale KOZEN For Mother Unbowed Blacknorth Tombs of Disgust Returners Gurth Lammping Jin the Band Commuted

Redcoat stopped by the studio for this week’s episode. They’re playing the show Bandecdotes is putting together this Friday at Warehouse in St. Catharinrs. We talk about protests, riots, oakmilk, Robert Smith, and how to pronounce the band name Saosin. ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️WATCH HERE⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️ Like and Subscribe below: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx7pJVwif8G…

This week I sit down with the very knowledgeable Erik Dickson. He’s a hard working entrepreneur in the local St. Catharine’s scene running Indoor Shoes, Warehouse Concert Hall, Trust Beer Bar, and Cicda Fest. He was interesting to listen to being on the business side of event planning. We get talking about music festivals, Niagara’s glory days, and…

This week I spoke with the one and only Sam Crowley. That's right. I know what you're thinking. "Isn't that the dude Ozzy sang about?" The answer is yes, yes it is. Sam plays in The Electric Dead, Temple of Night, and The Wake all throughout Niagara. We talk about the new Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Kendo, and a gig that turned out to be quite the "sh…

Keegan Beach of Lastli popped by for some Bandecdotes. Him and I have always been acquaintances in the music scene but this was the first time we got to sit down and talk. We talk about getting surrounded by police in a Burger King parking lot, sketchy places to sleep on the road, and Michael Cera hanging out in every Lastli green room. All this an…

This month I feature: Sky Caught Fire Antiks Wishender Constrain DBOY Gavel Hellaphant Casey Baker Neon Cowboy Father Figure Danger Liker Cadavers Falahm Heavy Flannel Astral Bell Death Was Looming The Maureen Ponderosa Wedding Massacre

This week I have "JJ" Justin Jennings. He's been playing in several bands throughout Niagara for the past decade plus. Listen to how we get into how Oreo's can make or break a band, what kind of food JJ would be if he was a dish, and much more. ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️WATCH HERE⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️ Like and Subscribe below: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx7pJVwif8GhEFFa-eF…

This week I sat down with very funny and charismatic Jacob Bergsma of My Son The Hurricane. If you’re from the Niagara region, there’s a good chance you’ve had the pleasure of seeing or hearing him do his thing. Bergsma and I were also on this year’s CKTB 610 AM’s Niagara Music. We had a great time together talking about all sorts of non-sense like…

HEY THERE FOLKS! Bandecdotes is very excited to announce that we're a videocast now! Don't forget to like, subscribe, and leave a comment in the comment section. ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️ WATCH HERE⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx7pJVwif8GhEFFa-eF1NLw/featured This week I sat down with the very talented Dylan Zdrobov. He's easily one of my best friends …

This week I sat down with the charismatic Cody Lee "Chode-Boy" Rockwell of The Filthy Radicals, a band that's been around for some time playing fun hardcore inspired ska music. We had a blast talking to each other. He told us stories about piss, drugs, and rock n' roll, what more could you ask for ? All this and more on this week's episode. SUPPORT…

This week I feature: Placidity Linebacker XL Heavy Breather Wish You Death Hazel Shot Down Twice Betrayed by Light Orasyon The Curse Within Gender Crisis Funeral Prize Fumigation Daniel D Santiago ft. Mark Arruda from Aquila Meteor My Hollow ænorex

This week I sit down with the talented gentlemen in No Orphans. Both Eric and Kevin have been around the Niagara music scene for over a decade now. We get talking about all sorts of things like what they've been working on lately, a recent addition to the band's sound, and being aggressively rapped at by Columbines while in Columbia. All this and m…

This week I sat down with young Jake Thompson. He's the vocalist of a band called Mile End, based out of Brampton. Mile End has exploded on the Ontario scene with their debut EP Burn the Wise. This young hard working band has something to prove and I can't wait till' they start playing more shows. We get talking about how Wes Borland of Limp Bizkit…

This week I spoke to half of the band Bad Waitress. We had a hell of a time together on this episode. We get talking about tour quotes and tour habits, Nicole tells a story about a man with a pocket full of screwdrivers. We get to the bottom of the formation of The Nude Dogs to Bad Waitress and Cally makes a surprise visit. All this and more on thi…

This week I sit down with the wonderful Dalton. He's a host of a podcast called Not Just a Phase. He also played drums in a band called iburiedyourflowers. We get into the thick of it. Talking about screamo, ghosts, witchcraft, and a wild rat that haunts Dalton. Listen to me butcher his last name on this episode of Bandecdotes! SUPPORT THE BAND HER…

It's that special time of year where it's the week after Christmas between New Years where we find ourselves off work, or visiting or parents back home. So to ensure you don't miss out on a good episode I share a little about myself and the history of being in the Niagara music scene for so long. I also share some fun Bandecdotes along the way. SUP…

This week I got to speak with an old friend of mine, Brandon Santi. He plays in a couple bands, Bliss Fields, 9Million, and Bleach Bath. Him and I have played shows together in bands in the past. It was great to catch up and talk about music with him. We also talk about skateboarding, having his music featured on a show on Hulu, Tim Robinson, and t…

A series on Bandecdotes where I play old songs from bands that don't exist anymore. Don't forget to like, subscribe, rate, and review! The Smear Campaign Helicon Blue Dear Jane I Rat Patrol Sabotage Whitemouse Shotgun Rules Bathurst Bucket Truck Into the Fray Amarith Vicious Cycle Proven Within Lies a Demon The Scary Door Allatus Adeo…

This week I spoke with Mike Parsram, the frontman of FOUR bands! You read that right. He does vocals for: Cold Shoulder, Heartless, Street Justice, and a brand new band that has yet to debut called Wish You Death. When he isn't blowing his vocals out he's normally enjoying a vegan donut while hanging out with his dog Zeus. We get talking about John…

This week I spoke with Stacie Jones! She does vocals for band called Bad Egg from the Kitchener/Waterloo area. When she isn't screaming her brain out she helps put together an event called the Punk Rock Flea Market. Which is a local market featuring artists, makers, music distros and DIY'ers of all kinds. On top of all that she also helps run Pink …

This week I spoke with Nate Palmer of Gouge Out. He plays guitar and does vocals for Gouge Out and they just released a brand new single "Arboral". We get talking about bands--like The Chariot, and Foxy Shazam. We also talk about VHS's, pets, and what it's like tracking music with vikings. All this and more on this week's episode of Bandecdotes! SU…

This week I feature: Gouge Out - Arboreal Hellaphant - Boxed In Truce - Hev A Lully Day The Hitmakers - Ventilator Part-time Cool - I’m emo Hunter Gatherer - Resin Tooth Evil Age - Phantom Worlds Spook the Beast - Echoes of Silence Hand of Set - Blood Fever Depleted Uranium - Alpha Particles Kronikov - Witches Curse Necrotic Divinity - Sadistic Int…

EPISODE 50! YAAAAY! We're celebrating this 50th episode with a very special in-person guest, Jesse Ingelevics! He's drummed for Alexisonfire, Lambs Become Lions, and many more. We had such a wonderful conversation. He told us all sorts of Bandecdotes from touring Japan, to falling into fire pits with Billy Talent. Jesse's also playing in a band cal…

This week I spoke with Kirsten White. She fronts a heavy feminist based metal band from Toronto called Lilim. She's also a producer in a unique collective of producers called Makers Inc. and on top of that she goes to school for psychotherapy. Between all of that she manages to find time to craft handmade jewelry such as necklaces and earrings. She…