Episode 0000038: *SPECIAL* Tribute to Gord Downie with Kevin Ganley

This week, it's my conversation with Crash Midnight singer Shaun Soho, about the band's latest single "Strung Out On Sunset", playing shows all around Vegas in 2024, how 80s era rock stars see themselves now, getting the band into the studio and more!

More about Crash Midnight:
https://www.facebook.com/crashmidnight

More about Chad Vice:
https://sebcamco.com 


Music featured on this episode (intro) by Matthew Johnston 
https://soundcloud.com/user-234321408

Here it is, my latest conversation with singer David Reece Official, (Accept, Bangalore Choir, IRON ALLIES, Bonfire) who just dropped a new solo album, titled "Baptized By Fire". David discusses the making of the new album, the songwriting process, going in a heavier musical direction, upcoming U.S. shows and more stuff!

More David Reece: http://davidreeceofficial.info

Video of this conversation is available here: https://youtu.be/xmWUexM7teA?si=kHv7tWuVMIRva_t-

Music featured on this episode (intro) by Matthew Johnston 
https://soundcloud.com/user-234321408

My conversation with singer/guitarist/songwriter Gheeyeh Olivares of the heavy metal band Mind Of Fury. Originally from Chile, now residing in Florida, Ghee talks about the formation of his band, the release of their latest album, 'III', and how they are tearing up the Florida metal music scene with their 3 piece of aggression and melody. Originally recorded back in November 2023.

Mind Of Fury:
http://mindoffuryband.com

Video of this conversation is available here: https://youtu.be/RZNazul4cWg?si=LKg_A7x66-L-YU60



Music featured on this episode (intro) by Matthew Johnston 
https://soundcloud.com/user-234321408

Originally recorded over Zoom in Nov 2023, my conversation with the legendary singer/guitarist and songwriter Mark Farner. Best known as a co-founder and main songwriter formerly from the band Grand Funk Railroad (later Grand Funk), Mark Farner's American Band is hitting the road in 2024 with more shows, plus they discuss the recent release of a new concert DVD/CD/LP from 1989. 'Rock & Roll Soul Live 1989', some upcoming musical projects to look forward to and more!

More about Mark Farner:
http://markfarner.com
https://www.facebook.com/MarkFarnerAmericanBand/
http://moxiepublicity.com


Music featured on this episode (intro) by Matthew Johnston 
https://soundcloud.com/user-234321408

In this episode, I talk to Irish born Derek Hynes, about his many travels across this great big world, finally settling in Holland for a time, but he is planning his next big move. Which country beckons his call? Have a listen - this is Derek's story!


Music featured on this episode (intro) by Matthew Johnston 
https://soundcloud.com/user-234321408

In this week's episode, I chat with educator, author, and entrepreneur Michelle Steiner. Based in Pennsylvania, Michelle talks about the challenges she faced growing up in her local school system, how she overcame them to help others remove roadblocks in thier life, and how she expresses herself now in her art and education. This is Michelle's story!

More about Michelle's life mission:
http://michellesmission.net 

Music featured on this episode (intro) by Matthew Johnston 
https://soundcloud.com/user-234321408

In this week's show, I have a conversation with NYC based singer Ray West, about his latest musical project, SupaFly. We also talk a little about his main band Spread Eagle's recently completed tour of Europe, and new music coming from the SupaFly project. Dig into it!

Spread Eagle official site:
http://spreadeagle.us 

SupaFly: The Vibe on Facebook: 
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551555194641 

In this episode, I chat with CJ aka DJ Xanthus, about his new found career as a radio host on Radio Airwaves U.K., plus his years working in a record store and how the love of music shaped his life. This is CJ's DJ story!

Radio-Airwaves U.K., listen anytime:
http://radio-airwaves.co.uk

Music featured on this episode (intro) by Matthew Johnston 
https://soundcloud.com/user-234321408

In this week's conversation, I am talking with Katie Selby, from St. Louis Missouri. Katie is sharing her story as the Girl Who Was Not "College Material"; what did that mean, and how did she overcome it to shine for herself and others. This is Katie's story!

More about Katie Selby: 
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100047780778306 

Music featured on this episode (intro) by Matthew Johnston 
https://soundcloud.com/user-234321408

This week, I speak with a legend of radio personality in the Ottawa, Ontario Canada market, Dylan Black, who has had a 25 year career as a professional radio DJ. We talk about his recent 25 year mark in the business, achieving his dream of hosting the afternoon drive time (weekdays 2pm-7pm EST) on Boom 99.7, his tireless efforts supporting the community and substantial charitable work, his passion for radio and so much more. This is Dylan's story! 

More about Dylan:
https://boom997.com/show/dylan-black/ 
https://www.facebook.com/boom99.7