Music City Live

In Episode 42, Ryan sits down with London Music Hall’s talent buyer and production manager Brandon Eedy for a fast‑moving look at his journey—from growing up glued to MuchMusic, to cutting his teeth at the legendary Embassy Hotel, to becoming one of the key figures shaping London’s live‑music scene. They dig into the city’s punk‑rock roots, the chaos of multi‑room venue nights, and why all‑ages shows still matter for building the next generation of fans and bands.Along the way, Brandon shares stories from decades inside the industry—artist management wins and heartbreaks, touring across North America and Europe, and the moment he realized he had to choose a path. A grounded, insightful conversation for anyone who cares about music culture, community, and the people who keep scenes alive.Check Our Link Tree here 👉 https://linktr.ee/musiccityliveshowWant to save on gear?Become a Music City Family Member to save money of gear and find an incredible selection of Used, New and Vintage Equipmenthttps://musiccitycanada.com/pages/family-membership-programCheck out our Store:https://musiccitycanada.comOur Website:www.musiccityliveshow.com Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/musiccityliveshow/https://www.instagram.com/musiccitycanada/https://www.instagram.com/londonguitars/https://www.instagram.com/musiccitydrumscanada/https://www.instagram.com/pashopproductions/Where to find Brandon Eedy:https://www.instagram.com/brandoneedy/https://www.instagram.com/summercampproductions/https://www.facebook.com/brandoneedy/Where to find London Music Hall:https://www.instagram.com/londonmusichall/https://www.facebook.com/londonmusichallhttps://x.com/londonmusichall

In this episode of Inside the Road case , Host Ryan Schroeyens sits down with country music artist Janna Leduc to chat about her journey and what is going on in her musical life.Now this interview is not just for country music people, it's for any artist that is looking for inspiration to follow your dreams and also a great journey and story to listen to.They discuss how she started and what it's like to come from a small town and build a solid following They discuss, turning down cover gig to get into songwriting, and follow her passion into her new album "London Time Comin" and so much more. Want to save on gear?Become a Music City Family Member to save money of gear and find an incredible selection of Used, New and Vintage Equipmenthttps://musiccitycanada.com/pages/family-membership-programCheck out our Store:https://musiccitycanada.comOur Website:www.musiccityliveshow.com Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/musiccityliveshow/https://www.instagram.com/musiccitycanada/https://www.instagram.com/londonguitars/https://www.instagram.com/musiccitydrumscanada/https://www.instagram.com/pashopproductions/Where to find Janna Leduchttps://jannaleduc.cahttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdsoEC3_O68YZiSQgY40MkAhttps://www.instagram.com/janna.leduc/?hl=enhttps://www.facebook.com/janna.leduc/https://music.youtube.com/channel/UC-AOP404yVMAC-1y9Y6I3YAhttps://music.apple.com/ca/artist/janna-leduc/1777052292https://music.amazon.ca/artists/B07751NKN5/janna-leduc

In episode 40 of Music City Live, host Ryan Schroeyens sits down with Touring FOH Sound Tech & Tour Manager Dan Preston. They discuss his journey, how he got into music, playing guitar & eventually becoming a sound tech and tour manager. Touring with Big Wreck, The Trews, Three Days Grace, Finger Eleven, JJ Wilde and now Touring as FOH with April Wine. Ryan & Dan also reminisce about both their times on the road with Finger Eleven as well.Want to save on gear?Become a Music City Family Member to save money of gear and find an incredible selection of Used, New and Vintage Equipmenthttps://musiccitycanada.com/pages/family-membership-programCheck out our Store:https://musiccitycanada.comOur Website:www.musiccityliveshow.com Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/musiccityliveshow/https://www.instagram.com/musiccitycanada/https://www.instagram.com/londonguitars/https://www.instagram.com/musiccitydrumscanada/https://www.instagram.com/pashopproductions/Where to find Dan Preston: https://www.instagram.com/danoprestonfoh/https://www.facebook.com/dan.preston.790/

Episode 37 of Music City Live features World Touring FOH Sound Tech & Tour Manager Andrew "Slipper" Brown. From his humble beginnings attending OIART and working at PA Shop Productions, to his first major gig with Big Sugar and the journey and all of the stories that have led up to today. Andrew and Ryan, discuss the state of the music scene, touring the EU, South America and lots about current tech, venues, management and life on the road. Do not miss this episode!Learn More about Music City Live: www.musiccityliveshow.com Follow us on Instagram: @musiccityliveshowWhere to find Andrew "Slipper" Brown: https://www.abrownaudio.com/homehttps://www.instagram.com/slipper_brown/https://ca.linkedin.com/in/slipperbrown

Episode 35 of Music City Live features Jeff Pelletier, world-touring Front of House Sound Engineer and Tour Manager for Big Wreck, Jesse Cook, The Trews, Gowan, and Allan Rayman. Ryan and Jeff start off by discussing Jeff's journey into music, which includes over a decade spent at Phase One Studios in Toronto, where he started off pouring coffee and grew to be the top engineer there. He then shares a story about what happened after ownership announced it was closing, and how his working there and building relationships proved super valuable and changed his life, sending him on the road around the world. Through passion, talent, and great personal relationships in the music industry, Jeff is proof that you can do anything or go anywhere by staying true to your passions, being nice to people in the music community, and saying yes when they ask you to join them on their journey. Do not miss this episode!Learn More about Music City Live:www.musiccityliveshow.com Follow us on Instagram: @musiccityliveshowWhere to find Jeff Pelletier:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-pelletier-9193521a4/https://www.instagram.com/jeff_pelletier1/https://www.oiart.org/alumni/jeff-pelletier

Episode 33 of Music City Live features the creative mind at Studio 73 Digital Media, Jay Panaseiko, talking about his life and the journey and life of his father Music Promotional Legend Nick Panaseiko. This being the first long format interview after Nick's passing, Jay and Ryan go through Nick's entire journey of being the "Promo Man", working with bands like Kiss, The Rolling Stones, Queen and many more. Listen to Jay's stories about growing up backstage with Kiss and his own journey which has led him to create a great community festival. Learn More about Music City Live: www.musiccityliveshow.com Follow us on Instagram: @musiccityliveshowWhere to find Nick & Jay Panaseiko:https://www.instagram.com/jaypanaseikohttps://www.linkedin.com/in/studio73digitalmediahttps://www.facebook.com/UltraCreativeMindhttps://www.facebook.com/nick.panaseikoPeople Mentioned in the show: @KISS @Queen @TheRollingStones @ShaniaTwain

Episode 31 of Music City Live features Jag Huligin joining Ryan Schroeyens for a great chat about his journey into musicGrowing up in the Caribbean islands of Nassau, Bahamas, his musical styles are Hip Hop, Reggae, Dancehall, and traditional Bohemian rake-and-scrape. The conversation touches on life in the islands, his musical influences, and how dance plays a major role in his artistic journey. Now based in London, ON, Jag is collaborating with artists not only from the local scene but from around the world. He also shares insight into his songwriting process and what fuels his creativity.Learn More about Music City Live: www.musiccityliveshow.com Follow us on Instagram: @musiccityliveshowWhere to find Jag Huligin:https://www.instagram.com/jag.huligin/?hl=enhttps://www.facebook.com/Jaghuligin/https://music.apple.com/ca/artist/jag-huligin/1420690581https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ8Tn07-tyu2onlJiV9nIkg

Episode 29 of Music City Live features Mario Circelli joining Ryan Schroeyens for a great chat about Mario's early days in London, Ontario and his journey through life, broadcasting and music in the forest city.Mario is a musician, broadcast journalist, documentary filmmaker and the Founder & Chair and main force behind the Forest City London Music Awards and main force the Digital Creative Arts Centre at the Boys & Girls Club in London. They discuss his behind the scenes work as an audio engineer and producer. He has produced and/or engineered over 40 records and compilation albums.Mario worked in radio and television for nearly 20 years before moving into the communication industry as a government and community outreach specialist. His documentary credits include, “Stinkin’ Out The Joint” the story of London Ontario’s Punk Rock music scene, “In Our Own Words” which chronicled Italian immigration to south-western Ontario and work for the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) and several student films.More about Mario:https://www.instagram.com/mpcircelli/https://fclma.ca/about-us/https://www.discogs.com/artist/4660041-Mario-CircelliFor more info about the FCLMA Click Here:https://fclma.cahttps://www.facebook.com/ForestCityLondonMusicAwards/https://www.instagram.com/fclmalondonont/Our Website: www.musiccityliveshow.com Follow Us:Instagram - www.instagram.com/musiccityliveshow/ TikTok - www.tiktok.com/@musiccity.liveshow/

Episode 27 of Music City Live features Josh Try, Guitarist, Musical Director, Tour Manager, joining Ryan Schroeyens for an insightful conversation. Josh's love for music blossomed at the age of three, inspired by his dad’s Van Halen obsession. Watching Eddie Van Halen shred guitar solos on VHS tapes ignited a passion that set the stage for a lifelong dedication to music. From piano and classical repertoire to achieving RCM certifications, Josh's early years were marked by rigorous training and exploration. Later, his studies in Popular Music at Western University further honed his craft.Over the years, Josh has built an impressive career, collaborating with top-tier artists like Nate Haller, Priyanka, Tyler Shaw, and Texas King. He's rocked stages across North America, from the Calgary Stampede to Boots and Hearts, leaving crowds in awe. Beyond live performances, Josh's skills extend to in-studio and remote guitar recording, audio editing, mixing, and even designing backing tracks for seamless live shows.Josh isn’t just about music—he’s also a seasoned Tour manager and Production Manager, overseeing major events like Purple Fest and OWeek at Western University. He’s worked with legends like Tyga, Lil Uzi Vert, Juice WRLD, and Arkells, expertly managing contracts, technical riders, show logistics, and much more. His attention to detail and breadth of experience make him a key player in ensuring smooth performances, from behind-the-scenes to center stage.Catch Episode 27 of Music City Live to dive deeper into Josh’s inspiring story, his reflections on growing up, and his unwavering commitment to music and artistry. From childhood dreams to global tours, Josh Try’s journey is one you don’t want to miss. Learn More about Music City Live: www.musiccityliveshow.com Follow us on Instagram: @musiccityliveshowWhere to find Josh Try:https://www.joshtry.com/https://www.instagram.com/joshtry/Gear Josh Uses:Quad Cortex:https://musiccitycanada.com/pages/search-results-page?q=quad%20cortexFender Tele Guitars:https://musiccitycanada.com/pages/search-results-page?q=fender%20telecaster&page=1&rb_snize_facet9=In%20Stock

Singer Songwriter, Guitar Player, Father & Front man for the multi-national Canadian touring band, Texas King. In this episode, Ryan and Jordan talk about where Jordan grew up, his journey to London for college and then discuss how family supported his musical path and all of the ups and downs of getting to where he is now filling venues across Canada and opening on tours in the US. Jordan brings an incredible energy to performing for the fans and puts 100% of himself into everything he does. Discussing where the band name comes from and so much more. We discuss touring across Canada and the US, various shows and road stories and some of the challenging times. We also discuss some hot topics that Jordan has not shared before and you will need to watch the episode to find out what we get deep into that is a breath of fresh air for Jordan to put out to the world. Hoping to inspire and positively influence the world, Jordan and Ryan share this great discussion with you. Thank you for tuning into Music City Live, where the stories behind the music come to life! Texas King's New Single: Ultraviolethttps://youtu.be/lIvpNExajkQ?si=s1lWQQvEl1PLNdM1Learn More about Music City Live: www.musiccityliveshow.com Follow us on Instagram: @musiccityliveshowWhere to find Texas King:https://www.texasking.cahttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA1mMx16GrlzFR4-1JFQ-Wghttps://open.spotify.com/artist/55GkrWxCOER93qGLMiX2cj?autoplay=truehttps://music.apple.com/us/artist/texas-king/492297307https://soundcloud.com/texaskingofficialhttps://www.facebook.com/TexasKingOfficial/https://www.instagram.com/texaskingband/?hl=enhttps://www.tiktok.com/@texaskingbandMentions in the Episode @TexasKing @Fanshawe-College @BigWreckOfficial @TheVocalCoach @BootsandHearts @kemperampsofficial @danbrodbeck4342 @noblestreetstudiosrecordin2573 #podcast #musicitylive #musiccity #musician #guitarist #texasking #rockmusic #concert #livemusic #londonontario #canada #band #bands #interview #canadianmusicscene #musicartist #music

In this episode, host Ryan Schroeyens sits down with Emily Jean Flack.Hailing from Dorchester, Ontario, Canada Emily Jean Flack is an emerging Canadian singer, songwriter, musician and traditional Irish step-dancer. She is an artist with a remarkable ability to blend pop and folk music bringing a unique sound and style to audiences across the globe. Growing up in the Leahy family, it set her musical path early on. Learn More about Music City Live: www.musiccityliveshow.com Follow us on Instagram: @musiccityliveshowFollow Emily Jean Flack: Web: https://www.emilyjeanflack.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOyvaor2cOuxkq9xPW4DMDASpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7vtsXiRNLmBCYt2GV8PryQ?si=I9hAKRPtSpuI5UAkgl6HpwApple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/emily-jean-flack/1434967882Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/__emilyjeanflack__/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EmilyJeanFlack/Emily's Family Linkshttps://leahymusic.cahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leahyhttps://natalieanddonnell.comhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Natalie_MacMaster #canadianmusic #EmilyJeanFlack #Step-Dancing #musicartist #singersongwriter #podcast #canadianmusicscene #canadianmusicscene #musiccitycanada #musiccitylive #live #musicartist #musician #canada #lovemusic

In this episode, host Ryan Schroeyens interviews world music singer, Lorraine Klaasen. She has performed at the Montreal International Jazz Festival, and her international itinerary has included the United States, Mexico, and the Caribbean. She and her mother were also reputed to be two of Nelson Mandela's favorite musicians.In 2013, at the 42nd Annual Juno Awards, Klaasen won a Juno in the World Music Album of Year category for her latest album A Tribute to Miriam Makeba.Join us to hear about Lorraine's journey and incredible stories. Learn More about Music City Live:www.musiccityliveshow.comFollow us on Instagram:@musiccityliveshow-----------------------------------------------------Follow Lorraine:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXANasMLS2FDayjDUdj-G2wSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/19FewxNz8UZtyQTYxVqDCC?autoplay=trueApple Music: https://music.apple.com/ca/artist/lorraine-klaasen/158241362Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/klaasenlorraine/#musiccitylive #CanadianMusicIndustry #share #musiccitycanada #lovemusic #canadianentertainment #canadianmusic #BroadcastMedia #MusicInsights #MusicEngineering #musiccitycanadalive #podcast #musicindustrysecrets #musicproductionpodcast #podcastmusic

In this episode host Ryan Schroeyens sits down with Singer, Songwriter, and Performer, Justin Maki a major London talant that has gone all in on music and he talks about the journey he has had and the interesting local scene. Justin Maki is a multi-faceted artist, musician, and creative entrepreneur. Justin has committed to his passion and purpose: to inspire joy through music. As a result, he has successfully transitioned to doing music full-time. He has a sizable clientele; 2 FCLMAs; a massive touring resume spanning Prince George, BC to Halifax, NS, The Netherlands, Nashville, and Mexico; and opening slots for The Sheepdogs, Neon Dreams, Measha Brueggergosman, and Monster Truck. Justin has released 1 album, 2 EPs, and a selection of singles, and is realizing a musical theater production inspired by his music.Learn More about Music City Live:www.musiccityliveshow.comFollow us on Instagram:@musiccitycanada -----------------------------------------------------Connect with Justin:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/justinmakimusic/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justinmakimusic/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/MakiiMusicSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2sHjFtGdG4dMoJqlE7pYJE?si=qdC3XhuVRCS0CQwlSUHH_w&nd=1&dlsi=3e074033eb7b4b68https://www.justinmakimusic.ca/#CanadianMusicIndustry #canadianartists #canada #musiccitycanada #musicindustrysecrets #musiccitylive #lovemusic #worldtraveler #canadianmusic #music #musicindustry #touring #liveshow #livemusic #guitarist #songwriter #soul #podcast 00:00:00 Intro00:00:40 Welcome00:01:10 Living in Japan00:05:00 Early Days 00:20:00 Mastering Vocals and Guitar 00:25:00 Teaching Music00:34:00 Favourite Guitar00:40:00 Style of Music and Artist that Influence the Sound00:46:00 Video 100:49:00 Video 2 00:52:00 New Album01:04:00 How Important is to Have Support in the Local Community?01:08:00 Pay to Play01:21:00 Live Music01:32:00 Nashville 01:41:00 Challenges 01:50:00 Music for Free01:59:00 Marketing / Visual Branding02:05:00 Future of Music