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Ffffing 40s Live is back! LeAnne and Killer Karen take the stage once again with a live audience right here in Calgary! After a lengthy hiatus, spending some time on the radio, our hosts jump right back into their flow.In this episode we showcase a bunch of new, local music, which we include in the show! So whilst the music links can be found right here in the show notes, you can wait until after the episode to click them, as we integrate them right here for you to enjoy.If you are interested in having your music on our show, get in touch! Follow us on Facebook!Black Daggars WD and the 40sMatt CoryAmoral LernerJesse RoadsDan J Mcdougall—Ffffing 40s is sponsored by:Tracks VrNYOB INC - John WilliamWanda WorxxSoulmate ShoesFffffing 40sTwo Feet One Pedal ProductionsDarcy Clendenning Entertainment ServicesStonegate PubBorder Crossing PubPrairie Flower designsCory Harding Photography

This time on the Ffffing 40s Show we bring back our former co-host and recurring guest, Cory Harding!Cory comes with new of his most recent projects, including a music video he filmed for Punch Drunk Cabaret last summer which premieres this week. We also have news of Calgary’s Top Entertainment and Industry Awards, the venue has been confirmed as the Deerfoot Inn & Casino. That will take place on January 25th 2025. Follow us on Facebook!Cory HardingPunch Drunk CabaretDeerfoot Inn  Ffffing 40s is sponsored by: John William Wade & AssociatesWW PaintingCorner SalonSoulmate Shoes IncTracksVRBrickwell TaphouseBorder Crossing PubFffffing 40s Entertainment

It’s been too long, hasn’t it? I’m joined in the studio by Fffffing 40s best friend, Killer Karen, we know you’ve missed her, we have too. This time around we catch you up on the going’s on here at Fffffing 40s, everything from Leanne post-op to the current music scene in Calgary and karen’s run-in with her new favorite delicacy, oysters. We also announce our upcoming awards ceremony - stay tuned! —Follow us on Facebook!—Ffffing 40s is sponsored by:John William Wade & AssociatesClaudia Santiago ProductionsCorner SalonSoulmate Shoes IncTracksVRBrickwell TaphouseBorder Crossing PubFffffing 40s Entertainment

Welcome to another episode of the Fffffing 40s show! This time around we have an extra special episode, we have an exclusive interview with Clifford Fabbri of Avril Lavrigne fame.Clifford took Avril Lavigne from singing in karaoke bars to becoming the icon she became in the early 2000s. Clifford chats about his extensive experience in the music industry and tells us some killer stories. You won’t want to miss this one. Follow us on Facebook! Clifford Fabbri: linkedin  Ffffing 40s is sponsored by:John William Wade & AssociatesClaudia Santiago ProductionsCorner SalonSoulmate Shoes IncTracksVRBrickwell TaphouseBorder Crossing PubFffffing 40s Entertainment

On this episode of the Fffffing 40s Show, we start out with Nikki V of Painted Devils joining us at our live show, Calgary’s best Rolling Stones Tribute band along with Shelby Wild, Doctored and The Zip.We dedicate the last part of this show to Kai Huppunen, who has performed with a whole host of music industry legends including Tommy Lee. Follow us on Facebook! Shelby Wild / facebookDoctored / facebookThe Zip / facebookPainted Devils / facebookKai Huppunen / facebook Ffffing 40s is sponsored by:John William Wade & AssociatesClaudia Santiago ProductionsCorner SalonSoulmate Shoes IncTracksVRBrickwell TaphouseBorder Crossing PubFffffing 40s Entertainment 

Welcome to another episode of the Fffffing 40s show! This time LeAnne hosts solo! She is however joined by three awesome guests. We kick off show 82 with Tony of Dirty Deed DDC, you guessed it, an AC/DC cover band local to Alberta. We chat about his prolific history with music and recent news with the band.Then I managed to sit down with Nate Trash of Trash Talk with Nate Trash, debatably the hardest working music industry specialist in Canada, please check out his links below.We close out this week's show with Christopher Michael Egarhos of the Must C TV Broadcast Network. Follow us on Facebook! Dirty Deed DDCNate TrashChristopher Michael Egarhos Sponsored by:Claudia SantiagoJohn William Wade & AssociatesTracksVRComedy Tuesday NightBucket Brigade Recording StudioDLC Entertainment ServicesSoulmate Shoes Inc

Welcome to another episode of the Fffffing 40s Podcast with your Host LeAnne and her returning Co-Host, Denise.We kick things off this time with an awesome interview with Brian of Cause for Concern, when Brian isn’t playing music he is a local business owner, in the metal fabrication industry. Derek got back into music after a 12 year hiatus and has even played on our stage!We then check in with Derek, musician and on the board of the YYC Music Awards, an organization that recognises Calgary’s musical talent. Alongside this, Derek also plays in a band, Doctored.We finish this one off with a sample from our live show at Brickwell Taphouse! Follow us on Facebook! Brian: Cause for Concern  / facebook Derek:  facebook  /YYCBreaking the FallMolten BlackBrickwell Tapehouse Sponsored by:Claudia SantiagoJohn William Wade & AssociatesTracksVRComedy Tuesday NightBucket Brigade Recording StudioDLC Entertainment ServicesSoulmate Shoes Inc   

Welcome to show 80 of the Fffffing 40s Podcast!This time around LeAnne solo hosts a show full of super talented entertainers from around Calgary. We kick things off with Roger of Compulsive Acts, another survivor of COVID, they formed in 2019, they put on a wild show and you can catch them next on St. Patrick's day. Link below!We then catch up with Shannon, we chat about her life as a “band-mom”, her interest for music and Vinyl Vixens Sugar Shack, a group for women who talk and trade vinyl and serve waffles.We round out show 80 with our old friend Wanda Shipman. It’s been some time since we spoke with Wanda so we catch up with all of the wonderful things that she has been up to. Follow us on Facebook! Compulsive ActsWanda ShipmanThe Black Roses RockShannon George Yerxa Sponsored by:Claudia SantiagoJohn William Wade & AssociatesTracksVRComedy Tuesday NightBucket Brigade Recording StudioDLC Entertainment ServicesSoulmate Shoes Inc  

Hello and welcome to another episode of the Fffffing 40s show!We kick off the New Year with a solo-host-show and a chat with one of our longest and loyalist supporters and generous sponsors - Howard of Tracks VR virtual racing experience. We catch up with Howard and everything that is going on at Tracks VR including a bunch of new official merch including signed one-off-pieces, group and team-building events and fostering a community of racers during the off-season to keep them in good practice before they get back on the physical tracks. Tracks VR is a lot of fun, but it is also a genuine coaching and learning experience so please go check them out if you have not already! Follow us on Facebook!TracksVR—Sponsored by:Claudia SantiagoJohn William Wade & AssociatesTracksVRComedy Tuesday NightBucket Brigade Recording StudioDLC Entertainment ServicesSoulmate Shoes Inc

Welcome to the final show of 2022 with the Fffffing 40s!This time we have two long time friends of the show and returning guests. First we catch up with John William Wade who we first met way back in episode 11.  John has had an eventful few years between his REMAX business, his entry into politics and his new venture the Calgary Investment Group.We then chat to Frank DeVille and learn about his new solo and group projects in LA. We also include a full listen to his new song, a cover of the Gap Band’s Early in the Morning. Frank is currently working with a new band and getting things going in our post-covid world. John William Wade: twitter - facebook - websiteFrank Deville: facebook - Family of Funk Follow us on Facebook! Sponsored by:Claudia SantiagoJohn William Wade & AssociatesTracksVRComedy Tuesday NightBucket Brigade Recording StudioDLC Entertainment ServicesSoulmate Shoes Inc

Welcome to episode 77 of the Fffffing 40s show! This time LeAnne is joined by co-host Kiel Edge of the Rocky Mountain Maniacas - long time friends of the show!They chat and catch up on the Calgary music scene before introducing Country star Shaylyn Slaght to the program. Shaylyn has been super busy working on her up-coming single so be sure to check in with her into the new year.We finish this show up with the legendary Lara Tailon, actress, singer, producer and writer. From small town Canada to LA and back, Lara shares some stories of her life in show business so far. Kiel Edge (this episode’s guest co-host): facebookShaylyn Slaght: facebookLara Taillon: facebook | instagram | twitter | IMDBSponsored by:The Blind Beggar PubJohn William Wade & AssociatesTracksVROne Wheel ServicesCorner SalonHuman InputComedy Tuesday NightBucket Brigade Recording StudioSoulmate Shoes IncTownship Cleaning Co

Welcome to another episode of the Ffffing 40s Show, with your host LeAnne and special guest-host Denise!This episode is filled with banter as the hosts met each other years ago bartending. We chat with Jim, a Private Security Officer. Jim talks all about his path into this field, what it takes, the amount of dedication required and some stories from his past. We also have some exciting new sponsors and lots more coming up later this year and into the next. Stay tuned! Follow us on Facebook! Denise Jensen: facebookJim: facebook Sponsored by:The Blind Beggar PubJohn William Wade & AssociatesTracksVROne Wheel ServicesCorner SalonHuman InputComedy Tuesday NightBucket Brigade Recording StudioSoulmate Shoes IncTownship Cleaning Co

Welcome to another episode of Fffffing 40s! This time we have some big big changes as I announce Cory’s departure from the show. He has left to focus on new business and we wish him all the best, and thank him for his time with us.The show will feature LeAnne and a rotating selection of special guest co-hosts to keep things moving and fresh. The first is long-time friend of the show, Tammy! This time around we would also like to welcome our brand new sponsor, SoulMate Shoes (link below!), we chat with Nikita the master shoecrafter herself about how she got started, her boutique design and her growing personal shoe collection.We then chat with K Pink of K Pink & The Medicine and feature her new song. The interview with K Pink has been a long time coming so it was a blast to finally sit down with her on the show. We talk about her history in the music business, her latest release and upcoming plans. Follow us on Facebook! Soulmate Shoes Inc K Pink & The Medicine Sponsored by:The Blind Beggar PubJohn William Wade & AssociatesTracksVROne Wheel ServicesCorner SalonHuman InputComedy Tuesday NightBucket Brigade Recording StudioSoulmate Shoes Inc

Welcome to the Fffffing 40s Show!We have a special show this week as we check back in with our host LeAnne, who delivers awesome news about her kidney transplant. Spoiler - both her and donor are doing super well!This time around we have Kenan, owner of Macleod’s Public House, Captain’s Sports Lounge & Brickwell Taphouse. Kenan talks about how he managed to survive COVID with all three of his establishments intact - and now even thriving as we appear to be in the recovery stage of this adventure.Brickwell Taphouse was one of the ebay venues in the north of the city for live music pre-COVID, now it seems that it has been one of the few places to survive and has become THE place for live music. Kenan has always been a supporter of the craft and so often hosts a roster of top-class musicians and performers. If you love live music, good clientele and excellent service, head down to one of Kenan’s bars for a killer experience, you can find links below! Follow us on Facebook! Macleod’s Public House: website - facebookCaptain’s Sports Lounge: website - facebookBrickwell Taphouse: website - facebook Sponsored by:The Blind Beggar PubJohn William Wade & AssociatesTracksVROne Wheel ServicesCorner SalonHuman InputComedy Tuesday NightBucket Brigade Recording StudioAli Pilots Friend Energy

Welcome to another episode of the Fffffing 40s show!This time we have a super exhilarating show full of Wrestling and Rock & Roll. With two very special guests, biker and wrestler Barbie and musician and model Clayton Bellamy of the Congregation and The Roadhammers.We chat to Barbie about her foray into womens wrestling as a part of the Wild Rose Sports Association in Calgary and the extra special work she does with Bikers are Buddies, a not-for-profit organization who help to educate adults and kids alike on bullying and mental health.We then catch up with returning guest Clayton Bellamy and talk about his latest release with The Congregation, who are putting on live shows right now across the world, delivering an absolute arch of music for old and new fans alike. You can check out their latest single, album and tour details in the links below, along with links to find and support Barbie and the wonderful work that she is doing. Follow us on Facebook! Barbie: Wild Rose Sports Association / Bikers are BuddiesClayton Bellamy: The Congregation / facebook Sponsored by:The Blind Beggar PubJohn William Wade & AssociatesTracksVROne Wheel ServicesCorner SalonHuman InputComedy Tuesday NightBucket Brigade Recording StudioAli Pilots Friend Energy

Welcome to episode 72 of the Ffffing 40s Podcast!This time we have dedicated the episode entirely to Kevin Davison. Not only do we interview him, we actually have a segment of one of his tracks which we have used as an interlude for your enjoyment. Listen in to find out what Leanne and Cory have been getting up to, including LeAnne’s long awaited Harvest Party. Kevin is a first responder, which inspired the song you will hear in this episode, which has touched first responders around the world. Kevin has received countless messages from people like him from all over, including Russia, Pakistan and many more. Kevin has been in music for as long as he can remember, recording his first album in Nashville back in 2009, which lead to shows supporting artists for a long time, quickly gaining experience and allies in the industry, leading to a tour through-out North America on the back of his song “Sirens”. Follow us on Facebook!Kevin Davison: website | instagram | facebook—Sponsored by:The Blind Beggar PubJohn William Wade & AssociatesTracksVROne Wheel ServicesCorner SalonHuman InputComedy Tuesday NightBucket Brigade Recording StudioAli Pilots Friend Energy

Welcome to episode 71 of the Fffffing 40s Show! We bring to you yet another group of awesome guests, as our Fffffing 40s talent agency grows, we connect with more and more talented people and so here are a few. We also have some segments from our Fffffing 40s Live Show hosted at the Blind Beggar here in Calgary. With it, first up we chat to sound engineer, career entertainer and musician, Elliot Wyman. Then we bring in Jenny Allan, folk musician, Duke Domino, 24 year old pop singer-songwriter with influences from Michael Jackson to Bruno Mars and Stephanie Merkus. As we bring in our new sponsor, Pilot’s Friend Energy Drink, we talk to Ali and discover how this excellent beverage made its way to Canada. We also bring in Claudia Santiago as a sponsor (links below) and interview MELODNA, our first guest working in R&B.   We close out the show with a good friend of ours, Jesse Roads, musician and industry pro. Follow us on Facebook Elliott Wyman: facebookJenny Allen: facebook | myspaceDuke Domino: facebookStephanie Merkus: facebook | instagram | tiktokAli - Pilots Friend: website | facebook | twitter | instagram | youtubeMELODNA: soundcloudClaudia Santiago: facebookJesse Roads: website | instagram | facebook | twitter Ffffing 40s is sponsored byBlind Beggar: https://blindbeggar.caJohn William Wade & Associates: http://www.johnwilliamwade.com/TracksVR: https://tracksvr.com/One Wheel Services: https://www.onewheel.services/Corner Salon: https://thecornersalon.ca/Human Input: https://humaninput.live/Comedy Tuesday Night: https://www.facebook.com/comedytuesdaynightBucket Brigade Recording Studio: https://www.bucketbrigadestudio.netAli Pilots Friend Energy: https://pilotsfriend.ca/ 

Welcome back to the Fffffing 40s Show!We are back with episode 70! With it, we have another wonderful collection of guests and an amazing new sponsor who we would love to thank, Pilot’s Friend Energy Drink.We kick off the show with our first guest in the genre of Hip-Hop, Robbie G. In the last decade Robbie G has performed over seven hundred times. Having produced ten full length albums and a sweet collection of mixtapes, Robbie G is currently touring Canada with his latest release Life Keys. Check him out via the link below!We then link up with Eric John, Saskatchewan born and raised, he is an experienced country musician. Eric pursued music purely as a hobby right up until a couple of years ago, when he finally broke the decade-long public silence with a string of performances and a true dedication to his craft.We close out episode 70 with Cyntha Wolberg. Cyntha is a band manager, we chat about her role in a predominantly male-dominated industry and her life in general. We also chat about her second passion, slalom skiing. Follow us on Facebook! Robbie G: website | facebook | instagram | twitter | soundcloud | spotify | apple music | youtubeEric John: website | youtubeCyntha Wolberg: facebook Sponsored by:The Blind Beggar PubJohn William Wade & AssociatesTracksVROne Wheel ServicesCorner SalonHuman InputComedy Tuesday NightBucket Brigade Recording StudioAli Pilots Friend Energy

Welcome to show 69! This week we have a show packed full of guests for you all. We kick it off with My Pollyanna, Wilde Oscar, Emmet Jermome and Lost Pawns all from our Fffffing 40s Live Show at the Blind Beggar here in Calgary.We then speak to Emma Rushton, country music man Eric John before chatting with David James, one half of the Outlaw Country Duo, an amazing Johnny Cash and Waylon Jennings tribute act.We wrap up the show with Crystal Shawna, Juno award winning, Tennessee-based country singer-songwriter, who has recently released her new album, Church House Blues. Follow us on Facebook! My Pollyanna: facebookWilde Oscar: website | facebook | instagram | youtubeEmmet Jerome: website | youtube | instagramLost Pawns: website | instagram | facebook | youtube | tiktokEmma Rushton - Rockit Vocals: facebookEric John: website | youtube | instagramDavid James & Big River: website | facebook | twitterCrystal Shawna: website | apple music | spotify | youtube | facebook | instagram | soundcloud Sponsored by:The Blind Beggar PubJohn William Wade & AssociatesTracksVROne Wheel ServicesCorner SalonHuman InputComedy Tuesday NightBucket Brigade Recording Studio 

Welcome to another episode of the Fffffing 40s show!This time we kick off the episode with Tyler from Harem Sol, a local band with psychedelic and prog influences, they switch up time signatures and put on a killer show. When not rocking out, Tyler is at work in the guitar workshop, which is where we caught him today for the interview. We then speak with Timothy J, Americana singer-songwriter from Northern Alberta. After years of live performances and almost endless touring, Timothy J finally settled here in Calgary and has recently put out his new album, “Better Late”.We round out this show with a conversation with “human jukebox”, Gil Tougus. Gil has been playing live music since 1986, and has been known to perform up to six nights a week. After COVID he has taken a step back and now re-introducing regular performances. Follow us on Facebook! Harem Soul: bandcamp | soundcloud | instagram | facebookTimothy J: spotify | youtube | amazon music | apple music | facebook | websiteGil Tougus: facebook Sponsored by:The Blind Beggar PubJohn William Wade & AssociatesTracksVROne Wheel ServicesCorner SalonHuman InputComedy Tuesday NightBucket Brigade Recording Studio