Frank Ryan on Kingston as Canada's music city

About this episode

Frank Ryan discusses his journey and the unique qualities that make Kingston a premier music city in Canada.

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 of mentorship 8:24 How rising costs push culture out of communities 12:08 Why music thrives in ...

People in this episode

Guest: Frank Ryan

Topics covered

• music city
• live music
• artist journey
• mentorship
• cultural challenges

Keywords

• Frank Ryan
• Kingston
• music city
• live music destination
• mentorship
• cultural challenges

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Kingston, Dublin, London, Toronto, New York, L.A., Canada

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