Category: The Kingstonian

This episode features a conversation with ROB WOOD. For years, he has worked with businesses, institutions, and non-profits in Kingston, “helping people think together to develop strategic plans”. Not the easiest thing to do! Find out how he got into this line of work – and became successful at it. Music in this episode – […]

You know the place – Brian’s Record Option.  It has been a fixture on Princess Street for over 40 years, buying and selling records, CD’s and posters.  With the start of the pandemic, our guest has become a storyteller, sharing his experiences with his many Facebook friends.  This is our conversation with BRIAN LIPSIN. Music […]

He is one of those entertainers that we just can’t get enough of.  He takes the stage, accompanied by his banjo, sings a song and tells a joke  – and he has been doing that here for over 40 years.   This is our conversation with ROGER JAMES.

In this episode, we profile the Musical Director of the Kingston Symphony, Evan Mitchell.  In spite of the inability to conduct live performances, Evan and the Orchestra have been able to keep the music flowing with virtual events.  This is our conversation with EVAN MITCHELL. John Williams / “Raiders’ March”

ROB WATKINS of WATKINS HARP is back in conversation with Dave Cunningham – new collection on Revolver Records (called “Tuesday Morning”); airplay in Europe and across the U.S.; having fun making music; and, oh yes, there’s “Watkinsville”!  Tune in for this episode of THE KINGSTONIAN on Spotify, iTunes, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and at https://podcast.cfrc.ca/the-kingstonian Music […]

Our guest in this episode is a musician who has been plying his craft for some three decades.  He has been performing as a solo artist and playing in bands; and, with the pandemic keeping us inside, he has turned his attention to creating music and videos in his home studio.  Dave chats with JOHN […]

JOHN GERRETSEN is the focus of this conversation. He’ll talk with Dave Cunningham about his bout with the coronavirus last March and help us understand some of the challenges faced by our political leaders in dealing with this pandemic. Music in this episode: Elvis Presley – “How Great Thou Art”

BILL FITSELL passed away in December.  He was 97.  Bill was a consummate newspaper man whose “People” column was required reading for many Kingstonians; but it was his passion for the history of hockey that impressed many, not only in the City but around the world.  MARK POTTER helps us profile his long-time friend and […]

I’m sure you’ve heard about the organizations in town providing nutritious meals for those who need them.  The service has become even more critical during this pandemic.  MARTHA’S TABLE is one such organization.  Martha’s has been around awhile – you’ve seen their building on Princess Street.  In this episode, we sit down for a conversation […]

In this episode, I sit down with LARRY STAFFORD.  Not many can speak to the history of music in Kingston like Larry.  He has played in bands since elementary school, managed sound for bands for decades and manages the incredible Facebook page, ‘Kingston – History of Bands’.  Larry was on the show three years ago, […]