We sit down with Garrett Large and get into the nitty gritty of DJing as an event and club DJ. Whether he is scratching locally or spinning on SiriusXM he is sure to bring a great story and an even...

Christmas with The Barra MacNeils & Backstage Lowdown

Dec 19th, 2023 37m 6s

In this interview Backstage Lowdown has the opportunity to sit down with Lucy and Boyd MacNeil of The Barra MacNeils. We chat about their Christmas concert tour across Canada, which will end with the finale show at Massey Hall in...

54.40’s Neil Osborne talks Lifetime in the Music Business & has some Hot must Listen to Suggestions

Dec 7th, 2023 1h 5m

Rick Campanelli Talks MuchMusic Documentary, 299 Queen St. West, S3 E5

Oct 11th, 2023 41m

Rick Campanelli takes a stroll down memory lane with Backstage Lowdown to talk about Sean Menard’s MuchMusic documentary, 299 Queen St. West.

S3 E4 Back in the Saddle

Sep 18th, 2023 27m 56s

The guys are back after a short hiatus ready to bring you more banter about what is going on in music, medical procedures and the wonderful world of t-shirt design.

S3 E3, Jennifer Buchanan, Author of Wellness, Wellplayed The Power of a Playlist

Jul 5th, 2023 1h 2m

Season 3 Episode 3 We sit down with Music Therapist Jennifer Buchanan who has just released Wellness, Wellplayed the Power of a Playlist. We discover how music can be used boost your mood, memory and how it motives. Music is...

S3 E2 Backstage Lowdown Chats with Singer Song Writer Rose Cora Perry

May 15th, 2023 1h 6m

Rose Cora Perry is the front women of Rose Cora Perry and The Truth Untold. We chat about her home town and what drove her to pick up the guitar; as well as some interesting family history that all makes...

Season 3 Episode 1: The Guiding Schnitzel Starring Coral Andrews

Mar 10th, 2023 57m 57s

We sit down the CKWR’s very own Coral Andrews to discuss her new book The Back Door; Kitchener’s bar for misfit toys.

S2 E:11 Another Season in the Books – Season Finally

Dec 30th, 2022 44m 45s

It’s another year and round up with Andrew and Lance recounting what happened in 2022 and what’s coming up in 2023 all in this next episode of Backstage Lowdown.

S2 E10 An Afternoon with Singer Songwriter Tim Cameron aka TC Folkpunk aka Cameronoise

Nov 30th, 2022 42m 55s

This week Lance and Andrew welcome Tim Cameron to Backstage Lowdown. Tim is a guitar player and singer songwriter; he has produced multiple albums which all can be found on Bandcamp and hot damn he is an interesting guy to...

S2 E9 Folkway Music’s very own Mark Stutman

Oct 14th, 2022 53m 37s

This week’s episode takes us down a rabbit hole of vintage guitars, photographic challenges and starting a business from scratch. If you love hearing someone knowledgeable in their field, who’s passion for giving new life to amazing vintage in

S2 E8 Backstage Lowdown is Back

Aug 18th, 2022 45m 48s

It is just Lance and Andrew so hold onto your hats because it is going to get windy!

S2 E7 Interview with Singer Songwriter Blair Packham

Jun 13th, 2022 1h 12m

This week on Backstage Lowdown we look at the life and times of a “Jitter”! That’s right, iconic Canadian rock n’ roller Blair Packham joins us and we talk about shorts, nudity when appropriate, how he invented doors (and you...

S2 E6 Interview with Betty Anne Keller Producer of the Film Rock This Town

May 17th, 2022 56m 22s

This week on Backstage Lowdown the boys learn how to “ROCK THIS TOWN” and they learn from the best. Betty Ann Keller, music promoter and consumer turns movie producer is in the hot seat with Andrew and Lance, revealing how...

S2 E5 Interview with Colin Cripps of Blue Rodeo

Apr 5th, 2022 1h 4m

This week on Backstage Lowdown we welcome Colin Cripps! Lead guitarist for Blue Rodeo and The Jim Cuddy Band, Colin has written songs, produced records and played guitar for many Canadian superstars. He’s also the nicest guy and shared a...

S2 E4 What the FOTM with Toronto Mike

Mar 24th, 2022 1h 16m

In this episode Lance and Andrew sit down with the Canadian Godfather of Podcasting Toronto Mike where he dares us to drop the episode with essentially no edit so here we go!

S2 E3 Getting all Strummerfest with Michael Clifton

Mar 23rd, 2022 49m 59s

Today we sit down with the one and only Michael Clifton, producer of Strummerfest and lead singer of C.I.D. Your guess on the initials is as good as ours. Here we go!

S2 E2 Interview with guitarist & producer Jason Barry

Mar 16th, 2022 1h 12m

This week’s episode features a multiple CCMA award winning guitarist and producer, Jason Barry! Originally an east coaster and recently returning to his roots, Jason talks about his KW days, touring with some of Canada’s biggest country acts,

S2 E2: Interview with guitarist & producer Jason Barry of Barrytone Studios

Mar 8th, 2022 1h 17m

Season 2 Episode 1: Just the Two of Us!

Jan 14th, 2022 33m 26s

We start off 2022 sans guests with Andrew and Lance catching up and foreshadowing the shows ahead. From breaking down the latest Blue Rodeo concert to waxing philosophical about goals and resolutions, the two hosts of Backstage Lowdown share s

Episode 10: Interview with Steve Hogg of the Lulu’s Road House Band

Dec 23rd, 2021 1h 1m

On this episode of Backstage Lowdown we get to speak to veteran of the Canadian music scene. He is a writer, performer, teacher, guitar/bass and I believe a little mandolin player as well as an accomplished session player with studios...

Episode 9: Interview with Stephen Stanley formally of the Lowest of the Low & now The Stephen Stanley Band

Nov 26th, 2021 1h 20m

Join us this week when Stephen Stanley, an OG member of Lowest of the Low, stops by to discuss the Stephen Stanley band, Wolf Island and the lost tapes from Shakespeare My Butt! A prolific songwriter and a fun storyteller,...

Episode 8: Interview with Black Suit Devil, Andy Du Rego

Nov 17th, 2021 47m 27s

In this episode Backstage Lowdown sites down with the Black Suit Devil himself, Andy Du Rego. The singer, songwriter and poet gives us a look behind the curtain as he prepares his new batch of songs.

Episode 7: Interview with Music Producer, Sam Hillifer

Oct 30th, 2021 43m 10s

In this week’s episode we hear from songwriter, producer Sam Hillifer. Sam takes us through his production philosophy, explores why there might not be so many high school bands anymore and shows us why our lightning round can be super...

Episode 6: Interview with the Waterloo’s own Long & McQuade, Graham McCrae

Oct 13th, 2021 21m 52s

This week we get to speak with Graham McCrae, the GM of Long and McQuade here in Waterloo. Graham is an important piece of the puzzle for beginner and professional musicians alike in terms of providing instruments, lessons, rentals, advice...