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Brian Tremblay"s Lonesome Cowboy Podcast

Brian Tremblay - The Lonesome Cowboy

Listen to the stories of solo musicians who are trying to pursue a career all the while doing everything themselves from booking to recording to distribution and promotion. thelonesomecowboypodcast.substack.com

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25:31

Erika Sherger

Brian Tremblay"s Lonesome Cowboy Podcast ·

2026/04/06

https://www.erikashergermusic.com/Known for her authentic, soul-stirring performances, Erika writes songs that explore grief, healing, transformation, and human connection with unflinching honesty.Raised on the music of the 70s, 80s, and 90s, she began playing guitar in college and turned to songwriting as a deeply personal outlet. Though she wrote privately for years, it wasn’t until 2018 that she stepped onto a stage at a local open mic. From that moment on, her musical journey accelerated. She

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35:03

Matt Laird of Brass Tactics

Brian Tremblay"s Lonesome Cowboy Podcast ·

2026/03/30

Edmonton’s premier brass party band, The Brasstactics deliver only the tightest jams! Serving up hot throwbacks from the 70’s, 80’s, 90’s, and 00’s, we guarantee you’ll dance and sing along. Throw your worries away and get down to The Brasstactics!Matt hopes his passion for brass music will inspire others to join him in promoting this unique and exciting genre and create a thriving brass band community in his hometown of Edmonton.If you would like to support this podcast and my music (you know I’m a

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35:09

Graven (Matty McKechnie)

Brian Tremblay"s Lonesome Cowboy Podcast ·

2026/03/23

Although exposed to classical tunes with piano lessons during childhood and playing the alto sax in Grade 9, none of that moved the needle. Hearing his dad spin endless vinyl through the floorboards to the tune of Lionel Richie, Kenny Rogers, Whitney Houston, Neil Diamond and many others in his childhood, however, was the spark in Matty's musical fire. In his preteens, he was enthralled by the rhymes and rhythms and wordplay of Hip Hop and rap music, with Run DMC, Beastie Boys, LL Cool J and the Fat

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21:44

Marc Audet

Brian Tremblay"s Lonesome Cowboy Podcast ·

2026/03/16

https://marcaudetmusic.com/Marc’s shows blend great songwriting and storytelling, creating a captivating and immersive experience for listeners. His unassuming stage presence projects a serene and introspective setting, much like the territory that he sings about. There is an authenticity in his music that draws listeners in, connecting with truth in music.Marc is a very active musician, performing wherever opportunities present themselves. Since launching his folk music act in 2014, Marc has

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32:24

Allison Brown

Brian Tremblay"s Lonesome Cowboy Podcast ·

2026/03/09

Allison’s music continues to evolve after more than two decades of performance history. Allison’s musical rambles have taken her across Canada on several occasions, playing music from atop hay-wagons to festival stages, concert halls to living rooms, campfires to stone amphitheatres, churches and record stores, coffeehouses and honky-tonk saloons to aboard moving passenger rail cars. She has performed road tours lasting up to three months and has released three full-length studio albums, live

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31:11

Kyla Tilley

Brian Tremblay"s Lonesome Cowboy Podcast ·

2026/03/02

https://www.kylatilley.com/You’ll find Kyla deep in the woods of the island of Newfoundland, in the province of Newfoundland & Labrador, on the far east coast of Canada. Most of her time is spent writing songs and playing her guitars. The wild and unkempt nature of this place is a constant source of inspiration, as are books, movies, sports, video games, art, humanity, laundry, shoes...The music she makes exists because she grew up playing classical guitar, singing Celtic folk music, and listening

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28:35

Daniel Raymond

Brian Tremblay"s Lonesome Cowboy Podcast ·

2026/02/23

https://danielraymondmusic.com/Daniel Raymond was nominated as a finalist for 'Songwriter of the Year' and his album 'Suspension' was nominated as a finalist for 'Album of the Year' in the 2023 Oshawa Music Awards (wearetheomas.ca). The song ‘115’ from ‘Soft’ was also nominated for ‘Durham Song of the Year’ in the 2021 Oshawa Music Awards. The song ‘Waiting’ from ‘Suspension’ has been performing well on Spotify with over 50,000 streams since its release in March of 2022. Raymond's songwriting and

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33:01

Rachel Beausoleil

Brian Tremblay"s Lonesome Cowboy Podcast ·

2026/02/16

I want my music to be an escape from the present. It should let you forget about the daily grind … at least for a little while. Let your imagination and emotion transport you into the stories. Treat the music like a mini vacation that leaves you feeling renewed.Jazz is always at the root of my music, because I love to improvise. But I am no purist… I love to mix it up with traditional and popular songs from around the world. And I have even been heard improvising over a Baroque theme! I just don’t

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30:09

Amie Therrien

Brian Tremblay"s Lonesome Cowboy Podcast ·

2026/02/09

Amie has also worked in marketing and management at Coalition Music and as the Programming Coordinator at Folk Alliance International. She is Past-President of Folk Music Ontario, a former MMF Canada board member, and an alumna of Harris Institute for the Arts and the Artist Manager Program with Canada's Music Incubator. Based in Toronto, Amie is president of the Toronto & York Region Métis Council, a part-time kayaker, meditator, beader, and the proud owner of a Master’s degree in Civil

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26:42

Kate Gillespie

Brian Tremblay"s Lonesome Cowboy Podcast ·

2026/02/02

When she was thirteen years old, her Dad took her on a trip to Nashville, based on their shared love for country music. In August of 2014, Kate moved to Nashville to pursue her musical career. A few years later, in September of 2017, she released her debut EP, titled “Pink and Gold.”. The album gained quick success on Spotify, with over 3 million streams on Spotify and was noted for its “…make-you shiver vocals, lyrics that stick in your head and tug at your heartstrings…” (Beach Metro June, 2020)

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30:58

Josh Ritchie

Brian Tremblay"s Lonesome Cowboy Podcast ·

2026/01/26

https://www.joshritchiemusic.com/To describe Ritchie as just a singer-songwriter/guitar slinger is a massive understatement. This is a young man with complete control and understanding of his craft. He is an arranger, composer and poet; each song is meticulously thought out to serve the listener his chosen themes, stories and commentary on the world.As a young and ambitious person of colour, Ritchie quickly became fascinated with the relationship between art and activism. Growing up, he was

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29:36

Shawna Caspi

Brian Tremblay"s Lonesome Cowboy Podcast ·

2026/01/19

Toronto-based singer-songwriter Shawna Caspi takes her time crafting lyrics that are poetic and meaningful, often using unusual rhymes and surprising turns of phrase. She spent years on the road playing solo shows at festivals and in concert halls, train cars, backyards, and living rooms, supporting her warm, clear voice with intricate fingerstyle guitar accompaniment, and drawing energy from shifting landscapes and long drives through Canada and the United States. After taking a break from the road

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32:05

Tyler Craig

Brian Tremblay"s Lonesome Cowboy Podcast ·

2026/01/13

https://tylercraigmusic.com/Born in Perth and raised amidst the small town rhythms of Eastern Ontario, Tyler learned early that music could be both refuge and community, a lesson that would shape his approach to songwriting.As a teenager, he split his time between hardcore bands and the quiet pull of country music, absorbing the craft of storytelling from writers like Guy Clark and John Prine. That blend of grit and reflection would later define his own voice, earnest, grounded, and deeply

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19:41

Rose-Erin Stokes

Brian Tremblay"s Lonesome Cowboy Podcast ·

2026/01/05

https://www.roseerinstokes.com/What is undeniable is the deeply honest approach to her musical storytelling, a wide-open emotional tableau that is representative of the silence of the vast forests and big open skies of the northern Ontario city of North Bay, where Stokes was born and raised.Stokes is a five-time Northern Ontario Music and Film Award nominee. Her Sophomore LP, ‘When The Sun Goes Away’, earned her a nomination for Album of the Year at the Ontario Folk Music Awards.Brian Tremblay’s

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32:42

The Family Name

Brian Tremblay"s Lonesome Cowboy Podcast ·

2025/12/30

https://familynamemusic.com/Their music carries a playful push-and-pull—Ben leans into newgrass and old-timey roots, while Jacob brings a flair for indie-folk and classic country. The result? A dynamic sound layered with heartfelt lyrics, hope, and hard-earned wisdom, all delivered with brotherly charm and just the right amount of tension.The Family Name have just released “Don’t Choke,” their second single recorded at Little Known Studios. Producer and multi-instrumentalist David James Allen plays

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30:10

Gracie Jet

Brian Tremblay"s Lonesome Cowboy Podcast ·

2025/12/23

https://www.graciejet.com/A multi-faceted artist, Gracie is not only a songwriter and performer but also a practicing nurse who worked tirelessly on the front lines during the COVID-19 pandemic. Those experiences of resilience, compassion, and exhaustion profoundly shaped her perspective and songwriting. Her lyrics often read like journal entries — raw, honest reflections that illuminate her humanity and strength.Since her 2022 debut, Gracie has released a steady stream of singles supported by

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28:16

Maureen Pollard

Brian Tremblay"s Lonesome Cowboy Podcast ·

2025/12/15

This episode of The Lonesome Cowboy Podcast includes discussion about mental health matters and mentions suicide prevention and loss. If you’re in distress, you can call or text 988 from anywhere in Canada for support 24/7/365. You matter. Please take good care of yourselfhttps://www.maureenpollard.org/https://maureenpollardassociates.com/Maureen Pollard is a registered social worker with a private practice in Cobourg, Ontario. She specializes in supporting people as they integrate the experiences

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31:23

James Leclaire

Brian Tremblay"s Lonesome Cowboy Podcast ·

2025/12/09

Like everyone, James has had his share of challenges. He was an energetic and creative child who was always daydreaming and displaying his imagination through acting and drawing. That, of course, was challenging for James’ academics. He struggled in school, except in art class, in which he excelled. His imagination really sparked when, at 16 years old, a friend put a guitar in James’s hands. Right from the start, James didn’t take lessons and didn’t want to learn other people’s songs. He wanted to

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34:16

Brian Gallagher

Brian Tremblay"s Lonesome Cowboy Podcast ·

2025/12/01

What’s to tell? East Coast background, from a family with a musical mother and a TV-holic father. Started playing music seriously later in life and rekindled the love of writing music when I met two lovely young ladies by happenstance (yes, that’s where the name came from) at a local music festival. After 8 years and 3 studio albums, the band sadly dissolved. But when one chapter ends, another begins!https://www.gallaghermakesmusic.com/Brian Tremblay’s Lonesome Cowboy Cowboy Podcast is a free

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27:38

Irish Millie

Brian Tremblay"s Lonesome Cowboy Podcast ·

2025/11/24

https://irishmillie.ca/Irish Millie is an 18-year-old Canadian fiddler, singer, multi-instrumentalist, and composer from Peterborough, Ontario, blending East Coast drive, Bluegrass energy, and Contemporary Trad grit. A 7-time Canadian Folk Music Award nominee, she has been recognized with two 2026 nominations for her latest EP Between Then and Now — Young Performer of the Year (her fifth in this category) and Single of the Year for her song You Were There. Her previous album GRACE earned her two

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