ep9 Brandi Sidoryk is in Nice Horse
released March 20, 2025
1:47:56

Brandi Sidoryk is a multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, bassist, guitarist, french horn-ist - a musician in The Royal Canadian Navy, and founding member of Alberta country band Nice Horse, a band who has garnered steady praise and awards for their music and creative efforts, both locally and nationally with the Canadian Country Music Association, over the span of multiple albums and singles in the past 10 years. Brandi discusses the unique journey of Nice Horse, their swift rise in the country music scene, the impact of the pandemic on their career trajectory, and candidly shares the hurdles they've faced being referred to as an “all-female band”. There are inspiring moments on the themes of leaving a legacy of authenticity and perseverance. The conversation is filled with insights into the music industry, the importance of self-belief, and the joys and challenges of a creative career.

Guest website: https://www.nicehorsemusic.com/
Guest Instagram: http://instagram.com/nicehorsemusic
Guest Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/nicehorsemusic

hosts: Glen Erickson, Alexi Erickson
Almost Famous Enough website: https://www.almostfamousenough.com
AFE instagram: https://www.instagram.com/almostfamousenough
Almost Famous Enough Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1o1PRD2X0i3Otmpn8vi2zP?si=1ece497360564480

Almost Famous Enough is a series of conversations centered around the music industry, pulling back the veil on what it really means to “make it”. Our podcast features guests who know the grind, who have lived the dream, or at the very least, chased the dream. Through these conversational biographies, truth and vulnerability provide more than a topical roadmap or compile some career advice; they can appeal to the dreamer in us all, with stories that can teach us, inspire us, and even reconcile us, and make us feel like we made a new friend along the way.

00:00 Introduction: The Power of Biopics
00:50 Guest Introduction: Brandi Sidoryk of Nice Horse
02:17 Band Dynamics and Personal Stories
04:17 Formation of Nice Horse
17:45 Challenges and Changes in the Band
27:27 Overcoming Industry Perceptions
52:19 Achievements and Recognition
53:30 Fighting for Artistic Integrity
54:30 Industry Challenges and Gender Bias
55:51 Legacy and Meaning in Music
56:48 The Struggle and Triumph of Recording
59:36 Belief in Yourself as an Artist
01:02:48 Epic Anthem Performances
01:06:11 Military Career and Music
01:12:26 Future Plans for Nice Horse
01:17:47 Reflections on the Music Industry
01:24:04 Post-Fame with Alexi