Makings of a Scene
Makings of a Scene
Danielle Deveau and Mike Elliott
A documentary about music scenes and venues in the Waterloo region.
Makings of a Scene - Season One Recap
Danielle and Mike chat about what they learned in season one and where they are going next!
Feb 19, 2025
51 min
John McKinley, Steve Hogg, Fred Hale, Janet Hale - EXTENDED CUT
Here is the rough edit of the complete (extended) interview with members of Blackwater Draw. 
Feb 19, 2025
1 hr 12 min
John McKinley, Steve Hogg, Fred Hale, and Janet Hale
Danielle and Mike chat with members of local super group Black Water Draw. Broadcast version available now! Subscribe so you don't miss the extended cut, to be released soon!
Feb 8, 2025
59 min
Mark Logan
Owner of ENCORE RECORDS and founder of the indie label BUSTED FLAT RECORDS, MARK LOGAN has been supporting musicians in the KW music scene for decades! If you have been listening to the series, you know how important he has been to many of our most cherished performers.
Jan 24, 2025
58 min
Danny Michel - EXTENDED CUT
In this extended version of the interview, hear a few extra stories that didn't make the broadcast cut. 
Dec 16, 2024
1 hr 21 min
Glenn Smith
Perhaps one of the most influential venue operators in KW, Glenn Smith built much of the local blues community with his notorious venue Pop the Gator. Now owner of Ethel’s Lounge uptown, Smith recalls how he got started, what it takes to make a good venue, and the importance of knowing and caring about your community.
Dec 10, 2024
57 min
Steve Strongman and Rob Szabo - EXTENDED CUT
Extended (rough) cut of our interview with Steve Strongman and Rob Szabo including some stories not included in the original broadcast version. 
Dec 3, 2024
1 hr 11 min
Steve Strongman and Rob Szabo
Danielle and Mike catch up with Steve Strongman and Rob Szabo to chat about all of the people and places that were instrumental in launching their music careers. They even manage to come up with some venues that Mike hadn't thought of (and that's saying something...Mike has a spreadsheet)! 
Dec 3, 2024
59 min
Shane and Stacey Lee Guse
Danielle and Mike catch up with local legends Shane and Stacey Lee Guse! You've probably seen them as The Western Swing Authority, or perhaps backing KD Lang? Tune-in to hear all about how they found music, how they found each other, and what they want to see in a local music scene. 
Nov 26, 2024
1 hr 22 min
Randall Coryell and Adrian Jones
Danielle Deveau and Cat Esdon pop over to Elora to chat with Randall Coryell (former drummer for Mel Brown, Red Rider) and Adrian Jones (founder of Adrian Jones Music School). 
Nov 20, 2024
52 min
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