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Makings of a Scene

Danielle Deveau and Mike Elliott

A documentary about music scenes and venues in the Waterloo region.

music music history

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51:39

Makings of a Scene - Season One Recap

Makings of a Scene ·

2025/02/19

Danielle and Mike chat about what they learned in season one and where they are going next!

72:56

John McKinley, Steve Hogg, Fred Hale, Janet Hale -...

Makings of a Scene ·

2025/02/19

Here is the rough edit of the complete (extended) interview with members of Blackwater Draw.

59:55

John McKinley, Steve Hogg, Fred Hale, and Janet Hale

Makings of a Scene ·

2025/02/08

Danielle and Mike chat with members of local super group Black Water Draw. Broadcast version available now! Subscribe so you don't miss the extended cut, to be released soon!

58:54

Mark Logan

Makings of a Scene ·

2025/01/24

Owner of ENCORE RECORDS and founder of the indie label BUSTED FLAT RECORDS, MARK LOGAN has been supporting musicians in the KW music scene for decades! If you have been listening to the series, you know how important he has been to many of our most cherished performers.

81:15

Danny Michel - EXTENDED CUT

Makings of a Scene ·

2024/12/16

In this extended version of the interview, hear a few extra stories that didn't make the broadcast cut.

53:36

Danny Michel

Makings of a Scene ·

2024/12/16

If you've been listening, you know that Danny's name comes up every episode! In this interview, we hear about how he found music and what opportunities have had the biggest impact on his ability to live as a working musician.

57:18

Glenn Smith

Makings of a Scene ·

2024/12/10

Perhaps one of the most influential venue operators in KW, Glenn Smith built much of the local blues community with his notorious venue Pop the Gator. Now owner of Ethel’s Lounge uptown, Smith recalls how he got started, what it takes to make a good venue, and the importance of knowing and caring about your community.

71:58

Steve Strongman and Rob Szabo - EXTENDED CUT

Makings of a Scene ·

2024/12/03

Extended (rough) cut of our interview with Steve Strongman and Rob Szabo including some stories not included in the original broadcast version.

59:59

Steve Strongman and Rob Szabo

Makings of a Scene ·

2024/12/03

Danielle and Mike catch up with Steve Strongman and Rob Szabo to chat about all of the people and places that were instrumental in launching their music careers. They even manage to come up with some venues that Mike hadn't thought of (and that's saying something...Mike has a spreadsheet)!

82:28

Shane and Stacey Lee Guse

Makings of a Scene ·

2024/11/26

Danielle and Mike catch up with local legends Shane and Stacey Lee Guse! You've probably seen them as The Western Swing Authority, or perhaps backing KD Lang? Tune-in to hear all about how they found music, how they found each other, and what they want to see in a local music scene.

52:42

Randall Coryell and Adrian Jones

Makings of a Scene ·

2024/11/20

Danielle Deveau and Cat Esdon pop over to Elora to chat with Randall Coryell (former drummer for Mel Brown, Red Rider) and Adrian Jones (founder of Adrian Jones Music School).

55:13

Lynn Jackson

Makings of a Scene ·

2024/11/16

With a career spanning over two decades and 12 albums, Lynn Jackson is a leader in the local singer-songwriter scene. In our conversation, Lynn talks about the early open mics that started it all, the supportive community that she found at venues like the Circus Room and the Boathouse, and the challenges of being an independent musician in Canada.

59:27

Steve Parkinson and Steve Wood

Makings of a Scene ·

2024/11/05

Featuring Steve Parkinson and Steve Wood from Stony Lonesome.Steve and Steve discuss finding a space for rock that's too country and country that's too rock. From using the wrong door at the Commercial Tavern, to frequenting some of the sketchiest jam halls in town, and finding a home at the Boathouse with their country brunch - they share some pretty good tales!

95:00

Brent Hagerman, Ryan Allen and Mike Elliott

Makings of a Scene ·

2024/10/29

Mike and Danielle sit down with musicians Brent Hagerman and Ryan Allen at Counterpoint Brewing in Kitchener, ON. They discuss some of the people and places that made the '90s and early 2000s an exciting time to be a musician in KW. Includes 30 minutes of bonus content not included in the broadcast version of the interview!

70:25

Cheryl Lescom and Matt Weidinger

Makings of a Scene ·

2024/10/22

In this interview, Cheryl Lescom talks about the music scene of the '70s and '80s, being inspired by seeing Heart at the Coronet in Kitchener, and taking a 13 year-old Matt Weidinger to Bobby O'Brien's for a blues jam. Matt Weidinger talks about all of the great mentors (including Cheryl) that the's had along the way, some of his earliest paid gigs (yes he was underage, and yes they were in bars), and what it takes to be a full-time professional musician in today's music industry. This

53:28

Kevin Doyle

Makings of a Scene ·

2024/10/13

Interview with Kevin Doyle (1966-2024) about his time as the operator of The Boathouse. Recording in Kitchener and Cambridge, ON on May 24, 2024.

1:18

Series Intro

Makings of a Scene ·

2024/10/13

About Makings of a Scene. Theme Music: Pringles and Perrier by Elliott and the Audio Kings.

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