Episodes

Brothers from different mothers this time as we get downright down home with that grinnin’ and pickin’ brand of country, known as bluegrass.  Make that, countrygrass, with this Toronto based duo brought together by a love of tucked-in shirts and slicked-back hair. Mandolin player and singer Graham Mansfield and country guitar ace Nichol Robertson join Jeff to chat and perform. https://www.audible.ca/pd/Radio-Records-Rockstars-Audiobook/B07JGF7PS7 Support the Show: https://www.jeffwoodsradio.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Beyond being named one of the “35 best Canadian (jazz) artists under 35” by CBC, this singer’s middle name is ambition. Always fresh from a trip to L.A. or NYC to collaborate in studio, Kristen dropped in to my Toronto studio to chat and sing. https://www.audible.ca/pd/Radio-Records-Rockstars-Audiobook/B07JGF7PS7 Support the Show: https://www.jeffwoodsradio.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Grounded in self-knowledge and creativity, band leader Ryan Guldemond goes deep, in a tag team of charm and introspect as the Canadian stars open up about the pursuit of the song and peace of mind. https://www.audible.ca/pd/Radio-Records-Rockstars-Audiobook/B07JGF7PS7 Support the Show: https://www.jeffwoodsradio.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

These two are at the top of my list of bands that could rule the world, or at the very least, make it a better place to be, through their music. Singer/guitarist Ash Buchholz and MC and master of the turntable Jason “Human Kebab” Parsons join me to spread word of their latest album New World Alphabet and perform live in at Wild Woods Toronto. https://www.audible.ca/pd/Radio-Records-Rockstars-Audiobook/B07JGF7PS7 Support the Show: https://www.jeffwoodsradio.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Music obsessed looping master Dylan Hennessy is becoming known for his bizarrely cool re-workings of other people’s songs alongside his own singer-songwriter pieces. I know of nobody more tethered to the pursuit of creativity than he. https://www.audible.ca/pd/Radio-Records-Rockstars-Audiobook/B07JGF7PS7 Support the Show: https://www.jeffwoodsradio.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The well-travelled and vocally unique Kalyna Rakel from Toronto, sings and plays guitar alongside standup bassist George Chenery. https://www.audible.ca/pd/Radio-Records-Rockstars-Audiobook/B07JGF7PS7 Support the Show: https://www.jeffwoodsradio.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

From the needs-no-introduction department, here’s my November 30, 2016 one on one with James Hetfield who opens up about everything I throw his way, the morning after Metallica delivered a blistering show at Toronto’s famed east end venue, The Opera House. One of us is ridiculously hungover. The other is on the wagon. https://www.audible.ca/pd/Radio-Records-Rockstars-Audiobook/B07JGF7PS7 Support the Show: https://www.jeffwoodsradio.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Signed to Atlantic Records Nashville in October 2015 a year ago, High Valley is a Canadian country duo from small-town Alberta, who grew up in a Mennonite community. Their story, here. https://www.audible.ca/pd/Radio-Records-Rockstars-Audiobook/B07JGF7PS7 Support the Show: https://www.jeffwoodsradio.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

He’s a much in demand guitarist for stage and studio, and the son of the Canadian “Godfather of Celtic Music -- John Allen Cameron: Stuart Cameron is here with the beautifully powerful voiced Canadian singing treasure, originally from Labrador City Newfoundland, Damhnait Doyle, at this point in their career, part of the Toronto band The Heartbroken. https://www.audible.ca/pd/Radio-Records-Rockstars-Audiobook/B07JGF7PS7 Support the Show: https://www.jeffwoodsradio.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Time to catch up with guitar virtuoso, solo artist, and 1/3 of the legendary Canadian power trio, Triumph.  https://www.audible.ca/pd/Radio-Records-Rockstars-Audiobook/B07JGF7PS7 Support the Show: https://www.jeffwoodsradio.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This is what the two guitar players from Finger 11 do when they really want to have fun. On acoustic guitar and vocals, is James Black. Trading his guitar for a banj-i-tar (he’ll explain) is Rick Jackett. Blackie Jackett Jr. channel the time-honored tune-smithing of legends like Hank Williams and Johnny Cash. To put it simply – this band is thematically all about the who/what/where/when and why of whiskey, weed, and women. https://www.audible.ca/pd/Radio-Records-Rockstars-Audiobook/B07JGF7PS7 Support the Show: https://www.jeffwoodsradio.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What a voice! Emmy-winning performer, composer, producer, the epitome of “working musician”, and member of the band TALAS (with Billy Sheehan), Phil Naro sings a couple alongside first-hand stories of life at the front of the concert stage. https://www.audible.ca/pd/Radio-Records-Rockstars-Audiobook/B07JGF7PS7 Support the Show: https://www.jeffwoodsradio.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

One way to define BIG rock band would be 20+ million views of your songs, including a couple of modern rock’s biggest in “Paralyzer” and “One Thing”. They’ve long killed it on record and ultimately on the concert stage, and they do it again, much more intimately in this episode, starring lead guitarist James Black and lead singer Scott Anderson of Finger 11. https://www.audible.ca/pd/Radio-Records-Rockstars-Audiobook/B07JGF7PS7 Support the Show: https://www.jeffwoodsradio.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The blues guitar lover’s episode! Consummate pro Philip Sayce is here with his guitar to shine a light on the magic of legends like Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Jimmy Page, Jeff Beck, Eric Clapton, Alvin Lee, Albert Lee, Albert Collins, and the 3 Kings – Freddie, Albert and B.B., plus reflects on his days playing alongside Jeff Healey. https://www.audible.ca/pd/Radio-Records-Rockstars-Audiobook/B07JGF7PS7 Support the Show: https://www.jeffwoodsradio.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Upon one listen of his 2015 song “Bungalow”, you knew that Scott Helman was one to watch. Just ten years old when he picked up the guitar, and fifteen when he got a deal with Warner Music Canada, that led to the 7 song EP “Augusta”, which led to his opening shows everywhere for “Walk off The Earth”. Scott Helman reveals the album behind this quote:  “I want to spend the rest of my life trying to make something half as good as this.” https://www.audible.ca/pd/Radio-Records-Rockstars-Audiobook/B07JGF7PS7 Support the Show: https://www.jeffwoodsradio.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

George Thorogood talks about the distinctly different impacts of The Beatles VS The Rolling Stones, and touches on subjects like the importance of women to his career, help he got along the way from John Lee Hooker, Johnny Winter, and mom and dad plus reveals why Bill Clinton was so smart. https://www.audible.ca/pd/Radio-Records-Rockstars-Audiobook/B07JGF7PS7 Support the Show: https://www.jeffwoodsradio.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kickass lover of Black Sabbath, Urvah is a fighter for human decency, especially for young women who have been relegated to the stereotypes of her culture. The Pakistan-born, Dubai-raised, Canadian resident took what she called the scraps of punk and rock and created her own brand of music, inspiring about a million supporters and detractors along the way – just for having the audacity to be herself. Urvah joins me to talk about embarking on the craziest journey of her life, so far, and we spin a new song. www.UrvahKhan.com https://www.audible.ca/pd/Radio-Records-Rockstars-Audiobook/B07JGF7PS7 Support the Show: https://www.jeffwoodsradio.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Perhaps the most intimate and revealing of our chats together, RUSH lyricist and drummer Neil Peart stops in to share stories about music and life, and his latest book; 2014’s “Far and Near On Days Like These”. https://www.audible.ca/pd/Radio-Records-Rockstars-Audiobook/B07JGF7PS7 Support the Show: https://www.jeffwoodsradio.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bob Seger my guest with stories about writing songs like Night Moves, We've Got Tonight, & Against the Wind, and Bob reflects on other artists including Thin Lizzy, Beatles, Glenn Frey, Tom Waits, Bruce Springsteen, and he talks about his induction to the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame, and riding a motorbike. https://www.audible.ca/pd/Radio-Records-Rockstars-Audiobook/B07JGF7PS7 Support the Show: https://www.jeffwoodsradio.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Pr...

When Led Zeppelin first came to Canada, they played the Rockpile, AKA The Masonic Temple in Toronto. The same venue, 5 decades later in the summer of 2015, the band’s founder and producer joins me on stage in the presence of a studio audience, to talk Zeppelin. https://www.audible.ca/pd/Radio-Records-Rockstars-Audiobook/B07JGF7PS7 Support the Show: https://www.jeffwoodsradio.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.