JaM Sessions Podcast

PRINCESS is a Progressive Rock power trio that fuses old-school grit with new-school precision. Led by seasoned guitarist Mat Brennan and joined by the educated talents of drummer Ty MacEachern and bassist Tanner MacDonald — two young musicians with depth far beyond their years — PRINCESS strikes a rare balance between raw expression and studied control.Their sound is bold, theatrical, and deeply musical — anchored by comfortably groovy arrangements, rich textures, and emotionally charged performances. The band’s Neo-Mystic Rock atmosphere mirrors their music: elegant, mysterious, with a little vulnerability.Each member brings a distinct musical voice shaped by years of experience, education, and collaboration. Together, they’ve crafted a sound that feels both instantly familiar and refreshingly original — serious musicianship with heart and edge.WebsiteBandCampSupport the show

Our guest this week is Mitchell MacDonald, a singer-songwriter from the beautiful Garden of Eden in Pictou County. Mitchell got his start playing classic country at kitchen parties with his grandfather, and his love for music has only grown since. Inspired by artists like Garth Brooks, Randy Travis, Zach Bryan, and Tyler Childers, his songs are heartfelt, honest, and rooted in real life. A devoted dad and lifelong storyteller, Mitchell continues to carve his own path—one song at a time.WebsiteSpotifyFaceBookYouTubeSupport the show

We got a new Theme song from the folks at Saltwater Sound and a brand new guest!! Download now to hear Shaun Patrick's story and wonderfully warm voice that, as Jeph says is; "a hug for your ears"Shaun Patrick is a folk singer from Pictou Nova Scotia. He plays sings, plays guitar & harmonica.  Todd Snider, Tyler Childers Guy Clark....and of course, the master,  John Prine are some of his influences. Hes been on the Pictou County music scene for about 4 years. He also makes up his  own songs that have been released onto just about every streaming service there is. The EP is called Unresolved history. "I played every Saturday and Sunday for two hours each day outside the Harbourview market in Pictou.  I'm funny and I love performing for people. Besides being a dad, making music is the best thing I've ever done. This year of 2025 I'm looking forward to expanding my universe and play music for more and more people. Thanks for taking the time." Check out his recording of Lady Godiva right hereSupport the show

This week we sit down with the busiest musician in Pictou County, Andre Pettipas and catch up with what's up, how yas been and all that! Check out the links below and get your ticket to Giantstock 3.0! They promise it to be BIGGER, BETTER and BADDER!Check out all things Andre and the Giants hereGet your Giantstock Tickets hereSupport the show

Season 4 Starts Now!Jam Sessions is back!! Tune in to the Season 4 premiere featuring Katie and Cory of Saltwater Sound, recorded right in their east coast studio.They'll dive into music, recording, gear, and the heart behind their sound.Listen now on Spotify and wherever you get your podcasts.And be sure to follow our Season 4 sponsor Saltwater Sound on all platforms: @saltwatersoundNSSupport the show

100 episodes!!?? That's right we're here! This episode features Lance and the Mallards! They are a high-energy blues and rockabilly band hailing from right here in Nova Scotia. Known for their infectious grooves and captivating stage presence, they've been electrifying audiences across the province. Their music is available on all major streaming platforms. Check them out Today!!SpotifyFacebookSupport the show

Beach Babez is a punk band from Pictou County, Nova Scotia who as it would seem have chosen to go with a “z” instead of an “s” in the spelling of their band name. Tasteful. Edgy. Ahead of the curve. That’s Beach Babez with a “Z”, thank you very much. Beach Babez: humble yet sophisticated culmination of a wide range of classic influences spanning between artists such as Cher, Garth Brooks and G.G. Allin. Move over, New Glasgow based skate punk, there’s new boys in town. Say hello to Nick, 32, and Rob, and say goodbye to Jeff. If any set could sound exactly like hell on earth, it would be Beach Babez’. Allegedly, they're working on new, "good" material, but we’ll believe that when we see it. Until then, experience the torturous sound of Nova Scotia’s least favorite alcoholics, and remember to stop by the merch table to pick up a “I survived a Beach Babez performance and all I got was as this lousy shirt” limited run long sleeve Tee. “The human rights violations committed by the members of the band “Beach Babez” are not something the international criminal court will be sweeping under the rug any time soon.” - Amnesty International “32 is in that band, right?” - Rob Long “I don’t know them, but I know of them” - Nick RockeyBeach Babez FacebookNick's EpisodeRawb's EpisodeSupport the show

Brand New Band Alert!!! 📢Download and listen now to find out more about Pictou County's newest original band!! Support the show

This week's Guest is Luke Greencorn. I'm just going to let the episode tell his story, but here's his ig: https://www.instagram.com/stormyseastudios/Support the show

Veteran metal warriors in the Halifax scene are ready to melt some faces with a new project. Black Spectre features Paul Beranger (vocals and guitar) and Frank Turgeon (bass) both formerly of Cottus and Inexorath. This powerhouse black metal writing duo are joined by William Grant on drums to create an intense metal trio.  They are gearing up to release their debut ep and have permitted J.a.M. Sessions an exclusive listen. Tune in for some fresh face melting tunes, band and musician histories, and their intense plans for an upcoming show featuring numerous vendors, two additional veteran black metal bands from the Halifax metal scene along with some horrific additions to their stage show. Follow them on Facebook**With no permission from Versifist to play their song, I'll link to tier BandCamp check them out here:https://versifist.bandcamp.com/Support the show