S6 E1 - Braydon Kains

Thanks a million for another great season! We conclude this episode with some of our favorite interviews from the 2025 Belmont Village Bestival.This one features chats with: Whitehorse, Jack Pender (Bus), Tyler Wagler (The Human Rights), Mike Morrice, Kevin Coates and more. Big thanks to the coordinators and volunteers that continue to keep the festival afloat.If you or anyone you know would like to donate or volunteer to the festival, please visit their website atBelmontvillagebestival.comThe podcast would like to thank our sponsors this year (give them a like and follow on socials)- Encore Records - The Belmont Village Bestival - The Elmira Vintage Guitar Show - The Duke of Wellington - The French (Galt)- The Underwing - Room 47 - The Grand River Blues Society Blues Camp We will catch ya next season and until then:Keep it Kitch'ner

Buckle up and get ready to laugh for this new episode of Kitchener Famous. Today we have Tige Wright.. a prolific comedian in his own "wright" Tige has shared the stage with many notable comedians and has done his time in the scene. Today he puts on his own comedy shows and sheds light on new and upcoming comedians.It's all here on a new episode of Kitchener Famous.

What's up Kitcheez? Do you guys wanna take a deep dive into the mind of one our most treasured song writers from the area? Meet: Sydney Jones.Sydney has performed on some pretty massive stages, and written some pretty awesome songs with some incredible locals as well like Ben Rollo and Rob Szabo (to name a few). This year she is focusing on more writing and releasing music. This episode is one you'll wanna listen to if you like listening to all things singers and songwriters!Have you been enjoying these episodes?Don't forget to share, like and subscribe if you want more!! Wanna support us? follow us on socials and check out our merch options. Place all local orders to [email protected] Also big shout outs to our sponsors this year:- The Underwing - The French - The Duke of Wellington - The Elmira Vintage Guitar Show - Room 47 - The Belmont Village Bestival - The Grand River Blues Camp - Encore RecordsFollow those guys on socials to keep up to date with weekly specials and more! Catch ya next time and remember: Keep It Kitch'ner

Today we have an OG on the show. Craig Dougan founded the first Tragically Hip tribute band, The Almost Hip, back in the early 90's. Today they are still running strong and booked all across Ontario. We get to hear a few tales of the band's humble beginnings, Craig's motive on starting this band, and ultimately why the music of The Tragically Hip is so important to our identity as Canadians. It's all right here on a new episode of Kitchener Famous. Did you like this episode?Don't forget to like, rate, subscribe and share this episode with a friend!Wanna support us? Follow us on our socials @kitchenerfamouspodcast and check out our merch! Thank you to this year's sponsors:The Underwing, The French, The Belmont Village Bestival, The Elmira Vintage Guitar Show, The Duke of Wellington, Encore Records, Room 47 & The Grand River Blues Society (Blues Camp)Follow them on socials to keep up to date on deals, specials and what's going on! We will catch you next time Kitchez!Till than: Keep it Kitch'ner

Whattup Kitchez?Take a deep dive into the lives of Glen and Larry Affeldt. Frankly, Kitchener royalty. Glen and Larry share tales of the road, tales of tragedy and chat about their new original project "Seeds of Eden". Stick around until the end of the podcast for a live performance of an original song.Like our podcast? Don't forget to like and subscribe and tell a friend!Wanna support the show? follow @kitchenerfamouspodcast on social media and check out our merch. For merch inquiries, send orders to [email protected] Thanks to this year's sponsors:The Underwing, The French, The Belmont Village Bestival, The grand River Blues Society Camp, Encore Records, Room 47, The Elmira Vintage Guitar Show Show some love and give them a like and follow as well!

What's up Kitchy Cats? We have a sick new episode available for you right now. Gary Stewart is a local music enthusiast, but most recently, the producer of Rock This Town: A New Wave. It's a documentary running now at the princess twin cinemas and it's an amazing look into 80s New Wave Rock scene around these parts. We get some delicious 'inside baseball' stuff happening in this episode that you won't wanna miss. If you liked this episodes, or any of our episodes, remember to like share and subscribe.If you'd like to support us furthermore, check out our merch line on our socials and shoot us an email with your merch inquiries: [email protected] Thank you to this season's sponsors:The French Galt, The Underwing, The Elmira Vintage Guitar Show, Encore Records, The Duke of Wellington, Room 47, The Belmont Village Bestival, and The Grand River Blues Society Camp. Show em some love by giving them a like and follow on socials! Thanks for popping by and remember to Keep it Kitch'ner .. till next time !

Whattup Kitchez? Ready for a brand new episode of Kitchener Famous? This week we have Dana Komer, the lead singer of Dana K and the Remedy. She's also a killer singer/songwriter in her own right. She has been gigging and working in the area for the better part of the last couple of decades and most recently has released her own record "Dendrochronology" (she explains the title on today's episode). Hang out and listen to this episode and get a deep dive into the world of Dana.Thank you to this year's sponsors:- Room 47- The Duke of Wellington - The Elmira Vintage Guitar Show - The Belmont Village Bestival - The French - The Underwing - The Grand River Blues Society Blues Camp - Encore Records If you'd like to support our show, like, subscribe and share this episode with a friend.Follow us on socials @kitchenerfamouspodcastThere you will find a list of merchandise which you can place orders by sending us an email at [email protected] Thanks for tuning in and remember to "Keep it Kitch'ner" See ya next time

Whattup Kitchez? In this episode Jesse & Jay get super jealous over Matt's brush with fame. Matt tells us of his humble beginnings as a singer, pianist and songwriter. We get a couple of funny tap-esque stories from his time in Brantford and Matt tells us of a beautiful, life altering moment that keeps him on his musical path at a time when he wanted to quit. Stick around at until the end of the episode for a beautiful live tune as well. Thanks to this year's sponsors:Room 47, Grand River Blues Camp, The French, The Underwing, The Duke of Wellington, The Elmira Vintage Guitar Show, The Belmont Village Bestival & Encore Records Want to support the show? follow us on socials @kitchenerfamouspodcast and check out our merch. DM us or email us at [email protected] for merch inquiries.Remember to rate, review and share this episode with a friend if you dig it! Thanks and Keep it Kitch'ner!

Take a ride into the story of these two goofballs. For Jesse and Jay, it was like looking into a full length mirror while they just went at eachother (while attempting to tell their tales). We find out how they met, their early influences and get a peak into where they're at now and what's coming. We would like to thank this year's sponsors:Room 47, The Duke of Wellington, Encore Records, The Belmont Village Bestival, The French, The Underwing, Elmira Vintage Guitar Show, and the Grand River Blues Society. Give all of these guys a like and follow on your socials. Please rate, review and share this episode if you liked it. Wanna support the show? check out our merchandise on Instagram @kitchenerfamouspodcast email us at [email protected] for merch inquiries or any other podcast related questions Thanks for tuning in and remember to Keep it Kitch'ner

Season 6 - Episode 1 - Braydon KainsBraydon has been a present guitarist, bassist and singer on the KW music scene for over a decade now. Most recently, he has taken an incredibly admirable role at The Grand River Blues Society as one of the coordinators and teachers of the Blues camp. It is a week long camp with incredibly talented instructors and teachers that offers kids a shot at playing on the Bluesfest stage. Dive into this episode with us and take a trip on Braydon's journey. Remember to like, Subscribe and share the episode.Rate and review on all platforms to help us stay connected to you!If you'd like to support our show, we have a merch list available on our social media platforms @kitchenerfamous For merch inquiries and all other inquiries, email us at [email protected] Thanks for tuning in and catch ya in a couple of weeks! Til then, Keep it Kitch'ner ;)