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Welcome to Before the Tour, a podcast focused on sharing information and connecting the musical community through conversations with songwriters, producers, managers, booking agents, audio engineers, and everything in between. Hosted by Hunter Sheridan of @huntersheridanmusic
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Govern Yourself Accordingly is a brand new podcast for engaged citizens and public leaders who want to lead change through politics with their integrity intact. If you are someone who is engaged in politics - as an activist, an elected leader, aspiring candidate or simply someone who wants to engage deeply with questions about public leadership this is the podcast for you. We're always on the hunt for people, stories, big ideas and small ones that capture our curiosity about how we can gover ...
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Ep. 24 with Songwriter, Paige Rutledge
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On Episode 24, I talk to singer-songwriter, Paige Rutledge! We met at the University of Guelph during our time at the open mics in the historic Bullring venue. I was hosting the open mics when I met Paige and instantly loved her style of honest songwriting, and I have always wanted to co-write or chat about music, so I’m excited to hear her perspec…
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Ep. 23 with Producer & Songwriter, Ty Callan of Sit Still
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On Episode 23, the first guest of this podcast comes back! Ty Callan just released his debut single under his new alternative-indie inspired project, Sit Still. Ty has spent the last few years putting together a catalogue of material that he has arranged, written, produced, mixed, and released completely independently. Check out the first release, …
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Ep. 22 with Composer & Songwriter, Mimi O'Bonsawin
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On Episode 22, I sit down with Canadian contemporary roots singer-songwriter Mimi O’Bonsawin. Her latest album, Willow (March 3, 2023) is available everywhere now! On this episode we discuss: Her songwriting, recording, and touring process with partner, Ryan Schurman. Where she draws inspiration from for her lyrics. Her love for gardening and the i…
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On Episode 21 I chat with Matt Lamers, Allison Dyjach, and Rory McLachlin, who are 3 of the 4 members (not including Matt Rappolt) making up Ontario based folk-pop band, I the Mountain. The band is known for their joyous harmonies, interactive live performances, and passion for building community through music, and they’ve built a fanbase of loyal …
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Ep. 20 with Festival Organizer & Singer-Songwriter, Tania Joy (Springtide Music Festival)
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On episode 20 I speak with singer-songwriter, Tania Joy. Tania is a multi-talented artist who played with Serena Ryder and was in The Weeknd’s original backing band and her latest album, I Will Stand, was produced by 2022 Juno Award winner Hill Kourkoutis. Tania has also played a huge role in co-founding and organizing the Springtide Music Festival…
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Ep. 19 with Singer-Songwriter, John Muirhead
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On episode 19 I jump on a call with Canadian songwriter, John Muirhead, who just returned from Sweden’s Live at Heart festival, so we caught up about his experiences there, and chatted about his new single, New Life available everywhere on February 17th, 2023. John is an awesome guy with a huge heart, and he does such a great job at finding resourc…
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EP. 18 with Songwriter Bradon Thomas Dougherty
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On episode 18 I got together with my friend, and Canadian songwriter, Bradon Thomas Dougherty who writes for various artists, and his own projects including, Dakota Mill, and Brother & Son. On this episode we talk about Bradon’s writing, releasing music as an independent artist, places to draw creativity, travel, ghost stories, and lots more! Check…
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Ep. 17 with Singer-Songwriter & Producer, Mattie Leon
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On episode 17 I got together with Mattie Leon to talk about his new single, "Marigold" from his upcoming album, "Backroad Medicine". Mattie took on the process of mixing some of the songs on the record in partnership with Josh Bowman after recording with producer and engineer, Mark Howard, which you can hear about on our last episode together (Ep. …
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Ep. 16 with Actor, Director, & Musician, Kent Sheridan
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On this very special, first episode of 2023, I sit down with my dad, Kent Sheridan over the holidays during my visit home. On this episode, we talk about his career in the entertainment industry as a musician, singer, actor, and director. You can see his upcoming performances in the Rock of Ages show starting in February at the Elgin Theatre in Tor…
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Ep. 15 with Songwriter & Producer, Nolan Hubbard
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On episode 15 I speak to singer-songwriter, and producer Nolan Hubbard about the evolution of his music and songwriting, and his new single ("Will I Ever Know"), which he managed to record, produce, and mix independently from his home studio in Kingston, Ontario. On this episode we discuss how to stay inspired while enjoying the process of your son…
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Ep. 14 with Kris & Nolan of Marketing, and PR company, From the Strait
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On episode 14 I speak to Nolan and Kris of the marketing and PR agency, From the Strait. We chat about strategies for independent artists to gain traction, and a buzz around their music. They are also musicians and big fans of music who honestly just want to highlight great songs and artists. They have a lot of great interviews, videos and write-up…
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Ep. 13 with Musician, Engineer, and Songwriter, Joey Denbutter (Dakota Mill)
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I sat down with songwriter and musician, Joey Denbutter to talk about the latest collection of songs ("Nonsense", "SAD", "Better Days") he's released under his band project, Dakota Mill. Joey also runs a home studio based in Guelph, Ontario where he produces and does audio engineering for other artists and projects. Recently, I got together with Jo…
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Ep. 12 with Singer-Songwriter & Entrepreneur, Wesley Attew (Arcadia Artist Development)
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I jumped on a call with Vancouver based musician and songwriter, Wesley Attew, who recently launched his artist management agency, Arcadia Artist Development. Wesley's latest singles ("Courage", and "End of The Line") have harboured nearly 200,000 collectively, and foreshadow the release of his upcoming album. On this episode we talk about ... Wesl…
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Ep. 11 with Hunter Sheridan on Playlist Submissions & Marketing Strategies
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Welcome to Episode 11 where I discuss some marketing and playlisting strategies you can use for your music as an independent artist. It is important to have a strategy before you release that new song or album, but it can be hard to know where to start, and where to look for help, especially under a tight budget. I hope this episode helps in your s…
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Ep. 10 with Songwriter, Lauryn Macfarlane
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On Episode 10, I speak with singer-songwriter, Lauryn Macfarlane. In this episode, we will cover: Her performances at the Peterborough Folk Festival (2022) The SOCAN songwriter house in L.A. FACTOR grants and the application process The challenges behind songwriting as a career Working with producers to fill out your acoustic structures The standar…
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Ep. 09 with Singer-Songwriter, Duncan Ivany (The North Coast Band)
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On episode 9, I speak with singer-songwriter, Duncan Ivany of The North Coast Band, who just released their debut album, Field to City (September 2022). The band is comprised of brothers Duncan and Connor Ivany, who are also organic farmers, and conservationists in Ontario, Canada. On this show we discuss the writing process of the album, how they …
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Ep. 08 with Audio Engineer and Podcast Editor/Producer, Jordan Moore (The Pod Cabin)
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On Episode 8, I speak with audio engineer and podcaster, Jordan Moore. Jordan runs a studio in Hamilton, Ontario where he records and mixes audio recordings of various genres, and manages his podcast network, including Before the Tour. Jordan is a veteran of live sound and really understands what it takes to record professional quality material wit…
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Ep. 07 with Poet & Author, Maria Giesbrecht
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On Episode 7, I sit down with poet, Maria Giesbrecht, who just released her first collection of poems titled, ‘peeling oranges’. We discuss the process of writing the collection, where she finds inspiration, the challenges in promoting your writing as an independent artist, finding a publisher, and how she managed to make her debut collection a Can…
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Ep. 06 with Singer-Songwriter, Mattie Leon
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In episode 6, I speak with singer-songwriter, Mattie Leon about the recording process of his third album with producer Mark Howard (works include The Tragically Hip, Neil Young, Bob Dylan, Tom Waits, Avril Lavigne). We also dive into the transformation of his writing style over his last 3 studio albums and explore his tips to songwriters who are lo…
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Ep. 05 with Producer & Songwriter, Luke Roes
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on Episode 5 I speak with producer and songwriter, Luke Roes on his transition from writing and recording with his band, Ivory Hours, to his solo project and music production. We talk about the process of recording and producing his first two singles in his home studio and how he approached writing his debut full length album. Check out all of Luke…
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Ep. 04 with Mastering Engineer, Kristian Montano (Montano Mastering)
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On episode 4, I speak with mastering engineer, Kristian Montano on his journey through songwriting, performing and touring with various musical groups including Sun K and Jeremie Albino, to how he began operating his full time mastering business, Montano Mastering, based in Toronto, Ontario. Kristian’s client base includes Sam Roberts, The Strumbel…
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Ep. 03 with Singer-Songwriter, Cassie Noble
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In episode 3, I speak with songwriter, Cassie Noble, who is currently on tour with Gamekeeper throughout eastern Canada and the U.S. She has some Ontario tour dates coming up, including one in Waterloo that I will be joining. Details and ticket link below! Cassie has a new album in the works, so we also spoke about the inspiration and process behin…
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Ep. 02 with Songwriter & Producer, Ty Callan
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In episode 2, I speak with songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist, Ty Callan, who plays drums and bass on my music and he helps me with production and arrangements, but he is also gearing up to start his own solo project where he records, writes, performs and mixes everything by himself in his studio. In this episode we will get a teaser o…
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Welcome to Before the Tour, a podcast where I talk to people from all corners of the music industry. From songwriters to managers, and booking agents to grant writers, I want this podcast to resonate with your passion for music, whether you are a professional, beginner, or just have an appreciation. Check out the first episode of the show right now…
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This week we bring you some important news about the future of podcasts at Springtide. To chime in on the future of this show, contact me at mark@springtide.ngo Support the podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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#6: Finite and Infinite Games with James Carse
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Thirty-five years ago, James Carse wrote a book called 'Finite and Infinite Games: A Vision of Life as Play and Possibility’. Over three decades later, it remains popular. In this podcast we explore what the ideas expressed in the book could mean when applied in a political space. A finite game is played to be won and an infinite game is played for…
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#5: The Push for Evidence-Based Decision-Making in Canadian Politics (and why it still needs a push): Interview with Dr. Katie Gibbs
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Dr. Katie Gibbs is a scientist and one of the founders of the national non-profit Evidence for Democracy a group dedicated to “the transparent use of evidence in government decision-making in Canada.” Evidence for Democracy - or E4D as they call themselves - is a movement that began in 2012 while Stephen Harper was still Canada’s Prime Minister, an…
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#4: Flying Solo and Representing Yourself - Gabor Lukacs
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It’s not often you hear of someone who is not a lawyer representing themselves in a federal court. It’s even less often that you hear of someone who has done so more than a dozen times. And won. Gabor Lukacs has been taking airlines to court and filing regulatory complaints with the Canadian Transportation Agency for the last nine years. He’s filed…
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#3: The Effective Citizen with Graham Steele
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Most of us have not sat in the backrooms of politics, the places where decisions are really made. But today’s guest on the Govern Yourself Accordingly podcast has. And, he’s done the rest of us a favour - especially those of us who try to have an impact on the decisions being made in our communities, states, provinces, and countries. Graham Steele …
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#2: Collaborating with the Enemy: Interview with Adam Kahane
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Adam Kahane knows something about collaborating with the enemy. Kahane has been witness to some unlikely collaborations. He has been at the centre of peace talks in South Africa, Sudan and Colombia. He has recently taken a step back to deconstruct what he learned from those experiences, and offer his take on how ‘collaboration’ can work between ene…
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#1: Dining with Difference: The People's Supper
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It began on Inauguration Day of 2017 and it would have ended long ago if everything went according to plan. The People's Supper started as a campaign called '100 Days, 100 Dinners'. But the work of bridging and healing that began on last January was too big to be contained within those first 100 days of the 45th presidency, and 100 meals couldn't f…
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