In this episode, we profile OLD PONY, a group of three local musicians who have been playing in different configurations for years. Rob Watkins, Bernie Smith and Dennis Smith have recently come together to make new music and share it with their fans. Music in this episode: “The Best We Can” / “Calgary” / “Wild Prairies” /”At the Hop” / all songs recorded live and performed by Rob Watkins and Old Pony
In this episode, we focus on the Battle for Hill 70 – one of the lesser-known conflicts from WWI. Our guest led a team to bring a monument to that hill in France, and still has a passion for ensuring all Canadians understand its significance. This is our conversation with MARK HUTCHINGS. Music in this episode: “Battle for Hill 70” / Princess of Wales Own Regiment
Our guest has been playing since high school. These days, he is a a musician passionate about writing, performing and helping the next generation of musicians find their instrument at The Joe Chithalen Musical Instrument Lending Library. In this episode of THE KINGSTONIAN, a conversation with TIM AYLESWORTH.
Climbing the silks, performing on the hoops, our guest has a passion for performing and teaching circus arts to bodies of all shapes, sizes, ages and situations. In this episode, Dave Cunningham sits down with ERIN BALL Music in this episode: “Lone Digger” / Caravan Palace
If you’re a fan of musical theatre in Kingston, you’ll know our guest. She has been singing on stage since Grade 3! Join us on this podcast for our conversation with Maryanne Wainman. Music in this episode: “If we hold on together” / Diana Ross
The Kingston Family Y is now the YMCA of Eastern Ontario. A ‘coming together’ happened last year and that has opened up so much more potential. Listen in to our conversation with ROB ADAMS, the CEO. Music in this episode: “Sing A Song” / Earth, Wind & Fire / LP “Live in Tokyo”
In a community such as ours, fraternal organizations and service clubs play a big role in helping fill the gap for some of our citizens. One such group is the International Order of Odd Fellows and Rebekah’s. Our guest in this episode began his association with the Kingston Lodge and currently also serves as the Deputy Grand Master for Ontario. His name is MARK BLAKEY. Music in this episode: “If I had a $1,000,000” / Barenaked Ladies / LP – “All Their Greatest Hits, Disc One: 1991-2001”
With almost 30 years in front of the camera, and 3,000 interviews under his belt, BILL WELYCHKA joins host, Dave Cunningham, for a conversation about his passion for interviewing others. Music in this episode: “The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald” / Headstones / LP: “The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald”
Contemplating a vacation sometime soon? Here’s a suggestion. Join us for a conversation with LORI SWEET (https://voyagewriters.com). After 30 years of teaching in Kingston, she now focuses on her passion for travelling. THE KINGSTONIAN with Dave Cunningham. Join us! Music in this episode: “Life is a Highway” / Tom Cochrane / LP – “Mad Mad World”
NANCY WATSON has been a part of The Greater Kingston Chorus (formerly the Sweet Adelines) for over 40 years. Singing continues to be her passion. Dave Cunningham talks with Nancy about this passion, and the plans the Chorus has for their big 60th Anniversary in 2020. Music in this episode: “Wrap your troubles in dreams” / The Greater Kingston Chorus / Recorded Live
