No Sleep 'til Sudbury with Brent Jensen
Music
About
Author and music critic Brent Jensen hosts a wide range of music fans from all walks of life to discuss their special playlists and the stories behind them.
Episodes
- NSTS Episode 293 - Famous Lost Words Co-host Tom Jokic
Tom Jokic joins the No Sleep 'til Sudbury podcast to discuss musical substitutions, mentioning artists like Dave Grohl, Stevie Nicks, and Lenny Kravitz. He also shares anecdotes about Eddie Van Halen and The Grateful Dead making offers to…
- NSTS Episode 292 - What If Richie Sambora Replaced Ace Frehley in KISS?
This episode of No Sleep 'til Sudbury with Brent Jensen considers the hypothetical scenario of Richie Sambora replacing Ace Frehley in KISS in 1982. It explores how this change could have altered rock history, potentially preventing Bon Jo…
- NSTS Episode 291 - 54-40 Guitarist Dave Genn
Dave Genn, guitarist for Canadian band 54-40, spoke with No Sleep
- NSTS Episode 290 - Rik Emmett AND Ian Thomas, Part Two
The second part of the No Sleep 'til Sudbury episode features a conversation with Rik Emmett and Ian Thomas. They discuss Ian's band Lunch at Allen's, audience interactions, lyrics chosen for CSHOF awards, the inspiration for
- NSTS Episode 289 - Rik Emmett AND Ian Thomas, Part One
This episode features a conversation with musicians Rik Emmett and Ian Thomas about their induction into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame. They discuss songwriting, harmonies taught by their mothers, and their shared hit song "Hold On…
- NSTS Episode 288 - Pianist and Author Catherine Fearns
And now for something completely different! Catherine Fearns is a fascinating human being. Hailing from Liverpool and joining me from Geneva, Switzerland, she's a pianist, a composer, a guitarist, an author of six books, and an absolutely…
- NSTS Episode 287 - Remembering Ace Frehley
Terrible news recently that one of rock's most authentic guitar players, Ace Frehley, passed away unexpectedly. I was obsessed with Ace and KISS as a kid, and they provided me with a lot of great memories from back then. CHUM-FM producer a…
- NSTS Episode 286 - Country Singer Bree Taylor
The country music genre has undergone some pretty significant changes, with some particularly radical shifts coming within the last few years. Bree Taylor is an artist that embraces those shifts. She's been described as a cross between Car…
- NSTS Episode 285 - Rock Author Tim Durling
It's that time, folks. Time to set everything else aside and really think about why Night Ranger never quite reached the same heights of fame as their rock brethren. Was it the clothes? The saccharine? The genre confusion? Tim Durling, aut…
- NSTS Episode 284 - Multi-Platinum Producer Rob Wells
Heavy episode. Songwriter and producer Rob Wells has worked with some of the industry's biggest stars - Justin Bieber, Ariana Grande, Adam Lambert, and loads of others. He feels music. In this episode Rob drops by my studio and there are l…
- NSTS Episode 283 - Singer Songwriter Becky Prokova
In a lot of ways, the No Sleep 'til Sudbury podcast was created for people like this week's guest, emerging singer songwriter Becky Prokova. The range of emotions she evokes with her song selection is deep, and the stories she shares to ac…
- NSTS Episode 282 - Rik Emmett Live at Black Bellows on NSTS Part Two
Here's part two of the two part series featuring Rik Emmett live at Black Bellows in Collingwood, hosted by NSTS. In this set, Rik takes us through some songs by Jimmy Webb and Brian Wilson (RIP) that he wishes he'd written, along with ins…
- NSTS Episode 281 - Rik Emmett Live at Black Bellows on NSTS Part One
As the host of No Sleep 'til Sudbury for the past eight years, I've been fortunate enough to enjoy some pretty gratifying experiences. This one ranks up there with all of them. Doing the show live in front of an audience was something I'd…
- NSTS Episode 280 - Blair Packham Drops By
Former Jitters frontman and songwriter extraordinaire Blair Packham drops by this week to talk about his brand new record The Impossible Dream, and he brought his guitar to do a couple of the album's songs for us. In addition to playing th…
- NSTS Episode 279 - Rik Emmett Returns Part II
Here's part two of my hang with Rik Emmett, live from Eli's Loft, to talk about his newest project Ten Telecaster Tales. As always, the conversation is rich, insightful and a lot of fun. Rik performs four tracks from the record that accomp…
- NSTS Episode 278 - Rik Emmett Returns Part I
He's back! The legendary Rik Emmett returns to No Sleep 'til Sudbury, or rather we return to his home studio, Eli's Loft, to discuss his new Ten Telecaster Tales project. It's always plenty of fun hanging out with Rik - the stories, the mu…
- NSTS Episode 277 - Rock Star Chef Christian Pritchard
Executive chef and massive music fan Christian Pritchard drops by the No Sleep 'til Sudbury studios this week, armed with some great songs and stories. Christian, a Type II diabetic, discusses his plans to develop dishes geared more toward…
- NSTS Episode 276 - Executive Producer Stuart Coxe
It was my pleasure to host executive producer Stuart Coxe on the program this week. Stuart's credentials include producing CBC TV news program The National, developing the Dragons Den and Shark Tank TV programs, and working alongside Gord…
- NSTS Episode 275 - The History of Christmas Music
It's that time once again, and this year I thought I'd combine music history and Christmas music to close out the 2024 No Sleep 'til Sudbury programming schedule. Christmas music actually evolved from Gregorian chanting to celebrate the wi…
- NSTS Episode 274 - When Rock Stars Attack with Tom Jokic
CHUM-FM producer, Famous Lost Words podcast host and friend of the show Tom Jokic makes his return to NSTS this week with a brand new angle. Tom does a segment on his podcast called "When Rock Stars Attack", a hilarious take on snippy-ish…
- NSTS Episode 273 - What's The Best Beatles Album?
Ah, the eternal question - of all of those truly great Beatles albums, which one is the best? In this special episode of No Sleep 'til Sudbury, we go through the discography of the one of the greatest musical groups of all time, and arguab…
- NSTS Episode 272 - Singer Songwriter Lori Cullen
Jazz singer songwriter Lori Cullen calls into No Sleep 'til Sudbury this week to talk about The Thunder and The Bay, her new record dropping this Friday, June 7. Lori goes in a slightly new direction with this release, introducing elements…
- NSTS Episode 271 - The Legendary Andy Kim
We'd crossed paths previously over the years, but today Andy Kim sits down with NSTS for his first complete episode. The occasion is significant - on May 10, 2024 Andy's megahit "Rock Me Gently" turned 50. Andy shares the tremendous story…
- NSTS Episode 270 - Eye Eye Singer Bill Wood
In the NSTS interview seat this month is Eye Eye and Bill Wood and the Woodies frontman Bill Wood, talking about the songs that have shaped him over the course of his life. In tandem with these songs, Bill shares some fascinating behind-th…
- NSTS Episode 269 - The Return of Stephen Stanley
Singer songwriter and friend of the show Stephen Stanley makes his long awaited return to NSTS this week, joining me live to chat about his excellent new record, Before The Collapse Of The Hive. The new record is a triumph - Stephen once a…
- NSTS Episode 268 - Singer Songwriter Sandra Bouza
Friend of the show and vocal powerhouse Sandra Bouza drops by for a cup of coffee and a chat about her incredible new record, A Sound in the Dark. Sandra turns the tables and asks me to go through MY favourite tracks from the record, follo…
- NSTS Episode 267 - MuchMusic Doc 299 Queen Street West
A few months ago filmmaker Sean Menard released his MuchMusic documentary entitled 299 Queen Street West, celebrating the history and cultural significance of what would come to be known as "The Nation's Music Station". I attended the prem…
- NSTS Episode 266 - Football Hall of Famer Michael 'Pinball' Clemons
In the last episode of 2023, No Sleep 'til Sudbury welcomes legendary pro football running back Michael 'Pinball' Clemons, a man who's equally celebrated for both his athletic achievements and his neverending kindness and generosity. Pinba…
- NSTS Episode 265 - Musician and Writer Sean Barrette
This week on No Sleep 'til Sudbury I'm joined by writer, musician, and fellow Sudbury kid Sean Barrette. Sean has written a book entitled Heartstrings – First Guitars, and it's a very interesting project involving some notable guitar playe…
- NSTS Episode 264 - The Legendary Rik Emmett Part II
Welcome to part two of my latest NSTS chat with the very talented and always entertaining Rik Emmett, live from his home. Last week we talked about his new book entitled Lay It On The Line, and this week we discuss some of the other stuff…
- NSTS Episode 263 - The Legendary Rik Emmett
He's back! Rik Emmett's new book, Lay It On The Line, is the focus of our latest chat live from the newly renovated music room of Rik's home. As usual, the discussion is funny, insightful and highly entertaining - not unlike his new book.…
- NSTS Episode 262 - Producer Tom Jokic
I have no idea how this happened, but my pal Famous Lost Words host Tom Jokic and I taped an episode of the show in early May of this year that's just getting up now. Anyway, Tom is in fine form once again, recounting stories from his inte…
- NSTS Episode 261 - NSTS Little Known Rock Facts
The previous episode of little known behind-the-scenes facts about your favourite rock artists and records that aired a little while back was so popular with you guys that I decided to do another one. This time around, we look at stuff lik…
- NSTS Episode 260 - Rob Preuss at The Redwood Theatre
Speaking of The Redwood Theatre... It was the site of my conversation with my pal Rob Preuss as we talked about his exciting new project, Rob Preuss and Friends. This episode was taped back in April, but I explain why in the intro - before…
- NSTS Episode 259 - Songwriter and Producer Rob Wells
I knew it would be enjoyable, but I have to say that this was one of my favourite all-time NSTS conversations. Songwriter to the stars Rob Wells joins me at my home this week, and the musical geek out session we have is off the charts. In…
- NSTS Episode 258 - Music Executive Chris Sisam
This week on NSTS I welcome Chris Sisam, formerly an executive with Corus Radio and The Edge and manager of 90s pop band Wild Strawberries, who's now doing some very interesting things in the music publishing and royalties space. Chris off…
- NSTS Episode 257 - Duncan Fremlin & Douglas John Cameron
This may be the first time a live banjo performance is heard on No Sleep 'til Sudbury. Former Stompin' Tom bandleader and banjo player Duncan Fremlin returns to the show this week, and he brings along his Doogie and Dun partner, Juno-nomin…
- NSTS Episode 256 - Rock and Roll Fun Facts
Most of us like the trivia and the behind-the-scenes stuff. So this week on No Sleep 'til Sudbury, we feature some little-known facts related to some of your favourite musical artists. For example: The unusual recording request Axl Rose ma…
- NSTS Episode 255 - Stompin' Tom Connors Bandleader Duncan Fremlin
Whiskey Jack frontman, former Stompin' Tom Connors bandleader, and author Duncan Fremlin drops by this week to chat about his new book entitled My Good Times With Stompin' Tom. Duncan's a Soo boy, and he ignites the Sault Ste. Marie - Sudb…
- NSTS Episode 254 - NSTS Pays Tribute to Jeff Beck
Last week, we were stunned by the news that guitar legend Jeff Beck had died. This week, No Sleep 'til Sudbury returns to pay tribute to a man who was considered by many to be one of the greatest guitar players ever. Our tribute reflects o…
- NSTS Episode 253 - Host Brent Jensen Shares a 2022 Xmas Playlist
As the year comes to a close, I wanted to share a fun and personal Christmas music playlist that gets a lot of airtime at the Jensen house around this time every year. Last year's holiday playlist contained more familiar Christmas tunes -…
- NSTS Episode 252 - Storm Force Guitarist Greg Fraser Part II
A few weeks back my pal former Brighton Rock and current Storm Force guitarist Greg Fraser and I sat down to chat about his new single, a cover of Alanis Morissette's "Uninvited". As is usually the case when the conversation is good, the s…
- NSTS Episode 251 - Storm Force Guitarist Greg Fraser
An old friend of the show drops in this week to talk about his band's haunting new single - a cover of Alanis Morissette's "Uninvited". Former Brighton Rock and current Storm Force guitarist Greg Fraser talks about how the band came up wit…
- NSTS Episode 250 - Singer Songwriter Annabelle Chvostek
I love discovering new music, and I also love sharing those discoveries with others. This week's guest on NSTS is indie singer songwriter Annabelle Chvostek, and her music is definitely worth sharing. Annabelle's latest record is called St…
- NSTS Episode 249 - Rob Preuss Has a Surprise for Fans
Former Spoons and Honeymoon Suite keyboardist Rob Preuss and I are working on a special and very exciting new project together, one that we originally started talking about five years ago. It's in full production now, and this week he call…
- NSTS Episode 248 - Metallica's Debut Record Impacts Two 14-Year-Olds, 39 Years Apart
Something rather unexpected, highly improbable, and absolutely moving happened to me last week, and I was so inspired by it that I wanted to share it on the show. It's a personal story about how Metallica's very first record impacted two 1…
- NSTS Episode 247 - What REALLY Happened to Jon Bon Jovi's Voice?
You're likely familiar with a question that's been all over the internet lately - "what's up with Bon Jovi's singing voice?" There are a lot of theories and a lot of positions out there, but I personally think there's a little more to it t…
- NSTS Episode 246 - Did Colonel Tom Parker Kill Elvis?
The legend of Elvis Presley is tremendous, but his entire story arc is tragic. Towards the end of his career, the poor kid from Tupelo, Mississippi who became the King of Rock and Roll was lonely, exhausted, and depressed, eventually succu…
- NSTS Episode 245 - Roger Waters Reminds Us 'This Is Not A Drill'
Former Pink Floyd frontman Roger Waters caused a bit of a stir recently for speaking his mind. This week on No Sleep 'til Sudbury I take a closer look at the man and all the things I've personally learned about him over the past couple of…
- NSTS Episode 244 - Metallica Guitarist and Singer James Hetfield
I recently saw something on the internet involving one of my childhood heroes, Metallica's James Hetfield, that gave me pause. Over the years we've seen a progressive humanization of Hetfield, but now we've gone beyond the expected arc. An…