In this episode of Leake in Review, Ewan Currie, frontman of The Sheepdogs drops by to discuss his latest solo album, Strange Vacation. Currie shares insights into the creative process behind the album, which embraces exploration and sonic experimentation. He also discusses working with long time friend Thom D'Arcy.

Tune in for an engaging conversation about music, creativity, and the journey of making an album that feels both intimate and expansive.

Sheepdogs Tour Dates

July 4-6 – Mariposa Folk Festival, Orillia, ON

July 11 – Oxford Stomp, Prince's Island Park, Calgary, AB

July 12 – Because Beer Festival, Hamilton, ON

July 18 – Revelree Music Fest, Sarnia, ON

July 19 – Base31, Picton, ON

August 21 – Shore Club on The Cove, Hubbards, NS (with Matt Mays & Kathleen Edwards)

August 22 – Shore Club on The Cove, Hubbards, NS (with Matt Mays & Kathleen Edwards)

August 23 – Shore Club on The Cove, Hubbards, NS (with Matt Mays & Kathleen Edwards)

August 29 – KV Music Festival, Rothesay, NB

On this week's episode of The Leake in Review, singer-songwriter Dan Mangan dives into the journey behind his new album Natural Light, sharing insights into its name, his creative process, and the challenges of touring. He also opens up about his artist-friendly platform Side Door, exploring how it's changing the way musicians connect with audiences.

Natural Light Tour Dates

June 27 – Iceberg Alley Performance Tent, St. Joseph's, NL

September 25 – MacEwan Hall, Calgary, AB

September 26 – Winspear Centre, Edmonton, AB

October 1 – Royal Theatre, Victoria, BC

October 3 – Vogue Theatre, Vancouver, BC

October 10 – Danforth Music Hall, Toronto, ON

October 11 – Bronson Centre, Ottawa, ON

In this episode Alanna and Brianne of Fionn drop by for a chat with Leake about their early days of busking on the streets of Vancouver and changing from being a folk country duo to more of an alternative sound today. Plus we dive into going viral for playing System of a Down's Toxicity.

In this captivating podcast episode, Jeff Leake sits down with Paul Langlois, renowned guitarist of The Tragically Hip, for an intimate and engaging conversation live from the FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre in St. Catharines. The discussion delves into Langlois' early days with The Hip to the final shows with the band in 2016.

This week on The Leake in Review, Cone McCaslin, bassist of the legendary Canadian pop-punk band Sum 41, joins the show to celebrate their induction into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame. Cone shares stories from the band's nearly 30-year journey, from their early days in Ajax, Ontario, to becoming global rock icons. Cone and Leake also discuss which artists they believe should be next in line for the Canadian Music Hall of Fame.

In this episode of The Leake in Review, Kelly Jones, the charismatic frontman of Stereophonics, shares exclusive insights into the band's upcoming album, Make 'em Laugh, Make 'em Cry, Make 'em Wait, set to release on April 25, 2025. He also discusses the famous Oasis incident, where Noel Gallagher was attacked on stage in Toronto. Plus, we chat about The Tragically Hip.

In this episode, we dive deep into the heart of one of Canada's most iconic music events—the Osheaga Music and Arts Festival. Set to take place in Montreal, Quebec, from August 1st to 3rd, Osheaga promises an unbelievable lineup of artists and performances.

Patrick Guay, from Evenko, joins us to share his insights and experiences. He discusses the challenges faced in organizing such a massive event and the triumphs that make it all worthwhile. From navigating logistics to curating the perfect lineup, Patrick reveals the dedication and passion behind producing one of the country's greatest music festivals.

Tune in to hear Patrick's stories, lessons learned, and what attendees can look forward to at Osheaga 2025. Whether you're a festival-goer, music enthusiast, or just curious about event production, this episode offers a backstage pass to the magic of Osheaga.

In this episode of "The Leake in Review," Leake sits down with the legendary music manager and industry insider, Jake Gold. Known for his work with iconic Canadian bands like The Tragically Hip, Jake talks about The Hips archives, the inspirational Terry Fox Foundation ad, some thoughts on the music industry.