Kingston Live is independently produced, and the only podcast dedicated to exposing emerging artists and chronicling the thriving local scene in Canada’s First Capital of Music. Hosted by a rotating cast of Kingston media talent, including Johnny San (Soundwise), Riley Jabour (Rogers Media radio personality), Ange Stever, each monthly episode features in-person guest interviews with a Kingston-based band, artist, industry insiders and influencers who keep Kingston’s music scene rich and vibrant.
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On September 12, 2026, Downtown Kingston will host the inaugural RoadTrip Music Festival. Its unconventional lineup warps the festival paradigm by mixing up musical styles and by blending local acts with touring acts from as far away as L.A. RoadTrip promises a refreshing, inclusive festival experience for residents and visitors alike, thanks to the vision of musical tastemakers Virginia Clark and…
Thanks to progressive musical acts like Angine de Poitrine, microtonal music is seeing a surge of interest. That's partly what's prompted Kingston musician James Mulvale to resurrect his abandoned musical recording and performance project FASTFAST. Our guest way back on episode 40, James returns to the podcast to share how a recent surprise call microtonal enthusiasts in Munich persuaded him to…
Kingston's Céline Klein (Jamstone Productions) set out to make a documentary film exploring the theme of music and mental health through the lens of local artists. Though the project took some unexpected turns, Céline discusses the concept along with her subjects, Emily Fennel (Miss Emily) and Ricky Brant (KaKaow), who share some of the mental health and financial struggles they've faced over…
With the twenty first edition of Skeleton Park Arts Festival around the corner, we sit down with the organization's new Co-Artistic Director, Sol Castañeda, and longtime festival patron and participant, musician extraordinaire, Teilhard Frost. Together, they shed light on the significance of the annual, free and sustainably-run arts festival in McBurney Park, the spirit of inclusivity that fuels…
Paul Langlois co-wrote some of The Tragically Hip's most iconic songs. Ten years after the band's final performance in Kingston, Paul reflects on his solo work and finding inspiration after The Hip, and shares details and music from his latest release, Smooth Rock Falls. Chapters: 00:00:01 - Episode overview 00:02:39 - Paul's new album: Smooth Rock Falls 00:05:59 - Recording, mixing (and remixing)…
In part two of our Inside the Isabel series, the Isabel's Senior Marketing Officer, Alyssa de Hoop, and Technical Director, Aaron Holmberg, detail interesting aspects of the performing arts centre's operations. They also share some funny behind-the-scenes stories, dispel some common misperceptions about the Isabel, and how the venue is working to support Kingston's many local acts and artists.…
This month we go inside what has become one of Kingston's most treasured venues: The Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts . In part one of a special two-part episode, The Isabel's Director, Gordon E. Smith, explains the vision, history, development and significance of the Queen's University-run building as a public space, educational facility, cultural hub and world class performance hall.…
In recent years, Kingston's reputation as a rock or blues town has eclipsed the city's legacy as a thriving hub of jazz music. Local music enthusiast and Kingston Jazz Society president George Broughton joins host Pete to talk about the past, present and future of jazz in Kingston , and how to keep it accessible for generations to come. Chapters: 0:22 Episode overview 1:48 Kingston's musical DNA:…
Born in Dublin, singer-songwriter Frank Ryan developed his artistry between London, Toronto, New York and L.A. On this episode, Frank shares how Kingston won his heart, what makes it a truly unique live music destination, and why he believes the city deserves the distinction as Canada's premier music city. Chapters: 0:21 Episode overview 2:46 From Dublin to Kingston: Frank's journey 6:48 The value…
Tucked away just north of Kingston in the town of Westport is The Cove Inn , a hidden gem that's been quietly gaining a reputation as a legendary Canadian live music venue. Johnny and Rob visit with the historic hotel's manager and music curator, Seamus Cowan, to understand how this country-pub-turned-community-hub has become a pillar of eastern Ontario's music scene, and how Seamus crafts unique…
