RenoState Rocks Episode 1! The Beginning of The Journey!

What a treat for you today!  We have 2 Guests for your audio enjoyment!  Paul Beaulieu is certainly one of, if not THE, Super-est of RUSH Superfans (as well as quite the accomplished musician). Along with Steve Brown, the Scottish version of Alex Lifeson, and just as huge as a Super Fan as Paul, as well as creator of RushFest Scotland in 2014, these 2 incredible people are bringing to Toronto the Innaugural RushFest Canada!  All profits will be going to Sunnybrook Hospital for Brain Cancer Research, in honour of Neil Peart and family, and of course to his bandmates.  This is purely an incredibly organized Fan Event, and these two incredible human have brought together performers such as Jonathan Dinklage, Jacob Moon, Nina DiGregorio & Brody Dolynuik, Chris Herin, David Barrett, Adi Berk, Moving Pictures (UK), and Kevin J. Anderson. Additionally, there will be special guests such as Terry Brown (Rush's producer) and Hugh Syme (Rush's art director). The event will also feature stunningly-accurate tribute bands like 2112 and Permanent Waves, and the RUSHfest Canada Allstars Bands.  There will also be an auction to raise even more funds.  Held at Toronto's iconic Massey Hall, which is where Rush's 1975 All The World's A Stage was recorded, and exactly 10 years after their very last performance as RUSH.  Listen to our great chat, with some amazing stories, and see how well you do with our Superfan Trivia!  Note:  one question had an incorrect answer from our part, we have since obtained the accurate answer from Alex Lifeson himself, comment if you think you got it!  

We sit down and discuss his incredible podcast, #oasis and the #oasisreunion, #nirvana, #ticketmaster, and more! The incredible Alan Cross has amassed decades of journalistic music experiences, eclipsed only by his extremely deep knowledge of over 100 years of recorded music from the inside out.  The Ongoing History of New Music is widely acclaimed as one of the best music series that's ever existed and you certainly could not grow up in Southern Ontario without knowing the iconic voice and creator behind it.  "The Science of Song, How and Why we Make Music" is a fabulous book our guest also authored, and his interviews with just about every iconic musician and band that has ever existed sets him apart from nearly all other journalists in the genre.  Currently coming off a set of Salon Talks, he is recharged and ready to keep diving into his newest Podcast:  Uncharted, Crime and Mayhem in the Music Industry. Please allow us to be so lucky to welcome BACK to the show, our very FIRST guest in Season 1:  Alan Cross!!   

Here we are!!  Season 2 Finale!  Finally Fearless Fred!!  The long-awaited very special episode with the one and only. You know him as the former 102.1 The Edge radio personality who was the voice of Generation X, now hear him in his 8th year with Toronto's Q107.  Just before this interview he was set to head to San Diego's Comicon and push his print porveyors of drastic drama's in the cosmic-comic space, most notibly his efforts with Mud79, Dead Romans, Diablo, Assassins Creed, just to name a few.  He's a busy man, a lover of the hottest peppers you can find, and his house was most certainly haunted.  He's a fantastic human, he can tell a story like no other, and we were blessed to have him join us!  

He began his stairway to a career in Music Education at Fanshawe College, eventually leading him to work at MuchMusic. A prominent member and songwriter for the Toronto band New Regime, he's also worked with the Canadian greats such as the Northern Pikes, Corey Hart, some band named RUSH that I'm sure no-one has ever heard of, and even the iconic SLASH from Guns N' Roses has kissed his presence.  He's recorded albums as a solo artist, as part of bands, and as Soundtracks to television shows, including, of course, his own.  However, his love of Temagami and canoes, as well as the hallow synth-pop movement of the 80's, turned his career in a completely opposite direction.  Becoming a hardcore survival expert, a guide for Black Feather Wilderness Adventures, and a person comfortable in solitude on snowshoes, he brought to the world one of the greatest one-man-show projects on television in the now infamous "Survivorman".  Most recently you will find him with the likes of Slash again, and Billy Gibbons, on Slash's new Blues Album, as well as his latest endeavour in his own Ancients Call, streaming on all music platforms now.  He's officially played with Slash more times than Corey has been camping, the Harmonica Hounder, Canada's Chief Scout, and the Survivorman himself:  Les Stroud!   

He's the ryhthm machine that blasts your chest with rock beats propelling The Tea Party into sonic sweetness.  He's also an incredible giver, charity supporter, and someone with a head of hair that all should bow down to.  If you put all that together, you've got Jeff Burrows.  Check-out this all-new interview, only on Renostate Rocks, as we chat about life growing up, real estate adventures, love of charity work, and some holy-grail relics he owns from one of his personal idols.  

Our incredible guest today has been a Licensed Cab Driver since 2008, I know that sounds boring, but just wait…there's more!!  He has a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Criminology, and he and his wife do incredible work Fostering babies via the Childrens Aid Society.   He's an incredulous multitasker at being a professional a keynote speaker, corporate event promoter, comedian, cashcab crooner, anything else that starts with or sounds like the letter C.  As exhausting as this sounds, there's more!!  He juggles 3 kids, has mastered the art of faxing people from an IBM desktop while driving, now driving far and wide through the traffic of Wifi and the internet, please welcome to the show, the man with the most expensive ride in all of tv game show hosts:  The Canadian Cash Cab Crooner himself:  Adam Growe!

Although their musical history is anchored of a love of Punk predecessors, I personally believe that 54-40 was Canada's first and truest alternative…and dare I say….Grunge band.  Now with a brand-new album (West Coast Band), a new live album (Live at El Mocambo), 4 Platinum albums, 43 years and going strong, listen here as Sheldon chats with the incredibly talented bassist, and one of the founding fathers of one of Canada's darling: Brad Merritt of 54-40!!

Join us on this fun, quirky, and hilarious chat while Mike Clark, Lawyer and Partner at Korman and Company, regails us tales of some nightmare scenario's he's encountered.  We also dispell a couple myths and rumours, as well as test his knowledge on some rare and odd real estate laws that actually exist!  Don't miss this one!  LIKE SUBSCRIBE SHARE!  You All Rock!!

Welcome to the first episode of Season 2!!  Thank you all so much for allowing us to be on this ride!  We're publishing this episode just at the beginning of the school year, as this one is all about Renting!  We'll discuss what you should do, what not to do, both as a Renter and a Landlord.  We also discuss and dispell common Myths and Regulations/Bi-Laws that seem to have the GTA in a frenzy right now.  Enjoy!!  Remember to Like, Subscribe, and Share!! Check out the YouTube channel as well for actual videos of our previous celebrity Rock N Roll guests!!  You All Rock!!

Here we are!  The Season Finale of RenoStateRocks Podcast!  And what better way to end this incredible first season than with the most EPIC of all Canadian Rock n Roll:  Lawrence Gowan!!  Yes!!  THAT Gowan!! From solo-artist-super-hits like Strange Animal and Moonlight Desires, to fronting the Iconic band STYX, Lawrence Gowan has graced almost every stage across the world, including The Superbowl!!  Join us in the conversation about his home, his renovations, travels, and the on-going fan-favourite:  Is Your House Haunted!?  We thank him for generously donating his time and very excited to bring this to you!!  Rock On!!

What makes Sheldon and Corey tick?  Where did we come from (besides our Parents)?  Who's our favourite Band?  Are we even real?  Listen and Find Out on our Get To Know Us chat!  Technically Episode 4 as we've had some special guests in between.  Stay tuned for the Gowan Interview!!

When it comes to iconic, Canadian drummers you need to look no further than Jeremy Taggart:  the definitive, driving force behind the immensely successful rockers Our Lady Peace...OK...before you all write in saying Neil Peart etc., of course he and others are included!  Now celebrating 10 years with Jonathan Torrens on their own popular Podcast, Taggart and Torrens, Jeremy sits down with us in his music room for a fun and entertaining conversation about his Real Estate journey, life on Lake Wilcox, what NOT to do with a bbq, Canadianity, and if his house in haunted. 

One of the most prolific interviewers that has graced our musical planet, Alan Cross has has chewed the fat with the likes of David Bowie, U2, AC/DC, The Foo Fighters, Coldplay, Ringo Starr, and Pearl Jam…just to name a few.  Well guess what!?  We interviewed the interviewer!!!  That's right!  Join us on our exciting exchange as we explore Alan's Real Estate journey from University in the Prairies of Canada to Southern Ontario, with a few stops in between.  We also chat about how his travels influence his home décor, his in-home studio details, can his wife watch HGTV while he works, and whether or not his current house may be haunted!   Please make sure to check out his incredible books:  The Science of Song and Why We Make Music, available everywhere you get your books.     #AlanCrossx #AlanCross #102.1TheEdge #Q107 #HistoryofNewMusic #OngoingHistoryofNewMusic #RealEstate #RenostateRocks #RocknRoll #thescienceofsong #Interview #Home #Prairies #Ontario #Toronto #TorontoGTA #Oakville #OntarioScienceCentre #ajournalofmusicalthings #braindeaddogproductions #thesecrethistoryofrock

Welcome to our first ever Question and Answer Episode!  Thank you all so much for writing in and asking these questions!  There were many, many more so there will be future Episodes dedicated to this!  Dive in and see if YOUR question made it!!  Also...HUGE announcement found within! 

The Trilogy Episode!  We made it to 3!!  Lots more to come, including a HUGE announcement coming soon!!  Hint:  very special guests...we're putting the ROCK in Renostate Rocks!! This episode dives deep into Home Inspections.  A history, a discussion, and fun education.  Learn about why you should have one, how they actually work, who is qualified for what part, and how it can affect you in the end including great real-life examples and a horror story or two.  Enjoy!  

Welcome to Episode 2...of actually many!!!!  This Episode discusses the WHY we should use Real Estate Agents, especially how they actually SAVE and MAKE you money vs. the psychology that agents COST you money.  We'll throw some real-world hands-on experience and examples as well.  We're keeping things light and fun yet factual and informative, some great listening entertainment here...and on coming Episodes!  Enjoy the discussion and Thank-You again for all the support!!  Like, Subscribe, and Share!!  Follow us @renostaterocks

First off, THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU, we really appreciate it! Welcome to the FIRST EVER Episode of RenoState Rocks!! Follow us (Sheldon and Corey) on our journey of education, exploration, fun conversations, and funny content, with a Rock N' Roll edge/twist, into the ever-changing world of Real Estate.  We will dive into Renovations and Home Inspections along the journey as well.  Episode 1 gets to know Corey and myself (Sheldon): How did we become Agents? Why did we become agents? What was the appeal to being a Real Estate Agent and why did we both leave our careers to be one? We will also discuss how YOU can become an agent, the benefits, pitfalls, a little about the education process, and what to expect. Please LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, AND SHARE!! Your support means the world to us!! Follow us @renostaterocks.