Music Episodes

Tobin welcomes you back to the show, Rachel Cousins. This episode is part of our East Coast Music Awards Special (ECMAs), therefore we talk to Rachel about her involvement with the show, how she has handled the uncertainty of everything going on with the event, and how she is handling COVID. We also talk to Rachel about social media, haters, bullying, some sprinkles of mental health, and about her new song/album Aftermath. Check It Out Here

Tobin welcomes Jess and Tay to the show. The duo talks about how they formed, performing at Boots and Hearts for the first time, being compared to another act of a similar name and we create a new month called OcNover. We also talk about some music and how they found out they were nominated for CMA Ontario Group of the Year. Check It Out Here

Tobin welcomes Mallory Johnson to the show. Mallory had just arrived back from Nashville to Newfoundland and we chatted about her career, the move to Nashville, the East Coast Music Awards (ECMA's) and more. Mallory tells an interesting story about trying out for Canadian Idol and I also find out Mallory's favorite sour candy. Check out the episode for more. Check It Out Here

Tobin chats with Rosemary Lawton. We are still focusing on the East Coast Specials as news hit the ECMA's were postponed to a later date in June. That being said, Rosemary talks about the ECMA Awards and what she will be doing for the show, how she got into playing the fiddle, the importance of women in music and she talks about what she has been doing during COVID. We also have an interesting conversation relating to extroverts and introverts. Check It Out Here

In this episode of Tobin Tonight, our ECMA week continues as we welcome Jordan Coaker and Kirsten Rodden-Clarke to the podcast. I call them that cause we're friends now but you may know them as Quote The Raven. Jordan, Kirsten, and I talk about the good old days of MSN, how they came up with the name and become a duo and they fill us in on what they will be doing for the ECMA's and more. Check It Out Here

In this episode of Tobin Tonight, we continue with our East Coast Music Award week by having a chat with Newfoundland singer/songwriter, Ian Foster. Ian talks about getting into his own podcast "If and When" and we bond over being podcast hosts. We also talk to Ian about the ECMA's, what he has been doing during COVID, and how a trip to radioshack got him into music. He also tells a really funny Ron Hynes story. Check It Out Here

In this East Coast Music Award Week Special of Tobin Tonight, we welcome Abigale to the show. Abigale is a country folk singer from Hodge's Cove, Newfoundland. Abigale talked about how she got into country music, the instruments she can play, how she is handling COVID and how she was excited to go to Nova Scotia for the ECMA's, and how they plan to do her performance now due to COVID. We also go off on different topics such as Blues Clues. Check It Out Here

Tobin chats with Canadian Country singer and songwriter Jason Blaine about his move from Pembroke to Nashville, raising four kids in COVID, and his current project and music including When I See You. Tobin and Jason also go into a deep dive into country music hitting on artists like Taylor Swift, Garth Brooks, Rascal Flatts, and more, what they enjoy, and how they changed the game. Check It Out Here

Tobin welcomes R&B Singer Jenna Nation to the show. The two talk about how Jenna came up with the name, her new song Roses, and about being Canadian. Jenna also explains how due to apps like Spotify, SoundCloud, iTunes, and internet radio she has found and built a following outside of Canada. Roses are Red, Violets are blue, Check out this podcast and learn something new. Check It Out Here

Tobin is joined by Canadian Country Singer and Rising Star, Robyn Ottolini. Robyn and Tobin converse on the things you probably wouldn't get in an everyday run-of-the-mill interview. For instance, does Robyn fall in the shower? why did she not date until 18? And how does she handle internet trolls? And yes of course we ask Robyn about F-150 and how she got into music. Fun Fact: If Robyn never made it as a musician she wanted to be involved with sea life, specifically SHARKS. Check It Ou...

Tobin chats with Canadian Singer/Songwriter Bad Child to talk his latest song and album. We also chat about losing his mom at a young age and how music was his way of coping with the pain and finding a way out from the dark times. Check It Out Here

Tobin welcomes James, Jonny, Aimee, and Emily of Paper Jackets to the show. We talk about the band name, how they all met and how they each got into music and life during COVID. The band also learns something new about Jonny, does it break up the band? Can they forgive him? Stay tuned to find out. This was the first interview we did with streamyard and with more than two people. There is some lag due to connection issues but hope you enjoy the episode. Check It Out Here

Tobin chats with guitarist/vocalist/songwriter Justin Benlolo of BRKN LOVE. The two talks about Justin's love of KISS, his musical influences, hoping to someday get his music in an NHL or Wrestling Game (though it has played in an NHL stadium during playoffs) and we clue it up by finding out what Justin hopes 2021 brings him and the band. Check It Out Here

Tobin chats with the great, Natalie MacMaster. Natalie has numerous awards under her belt. She has several Artist of the Year awards from the East Coast Music Association, two Juno Awards for a best instrumental album, and has won Fiddler of the Year from the Canadian Country Music Association. She has been honored with the Order of both Canada and Nova Scotia as well, not too shabby for a girl from Troy, Nova Scotia. Tobin and Natalie talk about how she got into fiddling, the success it has ...

Tobin chats with Kathy Valentine of The Go-Go's. Kathy talks about joining the band, the issues they faced, the reunions, and her book "All I Ever Wanted". Check It Out Here

Tobin welcomes 19-year-old Tyler Ransom to the show to discuss his interest and passion for jazz and blues music. Tyler has a kidney illness called Nephrotic Syndrome which he discusses on the podcast and explains how that has not set him back from pursuing his musical career. Tyler also talks about his new album out in February and how John Mayer once LIKED his video. Check It Out Here

Tobin welcomes Sally Shaar of the Canadian rock band, Monowhales. Sally talks about the new album the band is putting out, and the song All or Nothing. Tobin and Sally take a virtual walk down memory lane remembering the days of MSN, Habbo Hotel, Neopets, and of course MySpace. They talk about the times before PR reps for bands and how bands were essentially their own promoters in the digital age. Hey, if you like retro 90's talk with an easy-going fun personality who also sings in a band,...

Tobin welcomes Isabel Ritchie and Jeremy Drury of the Strumbellas to the podcast. The two talk about how the band formed, and how they got into their instruments, for Isabel, the violin, and for Jeremy the drums and they chat about making an album in COVID. Tobin also enlights Jeremy on the College Years of Saved By The Bell, therefore it's already a must-listen. Check It Out Here

Tobin welcomes Brendan Brown from Wheatus to the show. Brendan talks to Tobin about how he formed the band, his original path in life and they talk about the song Teenage Dirtbag. Brendan and Tobin also chat about some other artists and their creativity and Brendan gives updates on a future tour and re-release of their debut hit album. Check It Out Here

Tobin welcomes Tebey to the podcast. Tebey talks about signing a record deal at 16, losing that deal, and working his way back into the music industry (not that he ever left, he just sort of shifted gears). Tebey also talks about being a mental health advocate and how it's still a struggle today but it's important to talk about it. We finish off the episode with a game of "How Canadian", so why wait, Check It Out Here

Tobin chats with Felix Snow and Chelsea Todd (17 Memphis) about how they are handling COVID, their music and latest projects, and the meaning behind the name. It's an opposites-attract dynamic which makes for a fun interview. How do they view music? Who inspired them? Do they like being classified as pop-country? Check it Out Here

Tobin chats with Ian Casselman of the Canadian band, Marianas Trench. Ian explains how he joined the band thanks to an ad in the paper, Josh's quick wit and smarts and gives some insightful opinions on social media and cancel culture. Of course, he also talks about the bands' music and explains the importance of Much Music to the bands' career, being honest and reaching out to your fans. Check It Out Here

Tobin welcomes back Adam Gregory to the show to see how Adam and his family are doing during COVID, to talk about his new album and song Perfect World, and to discuss the country music scene and how Adam is trying to balance his style vs the new country style. Check It Out Here

Tobin welcomes Cayd, Ty, and Dayne Greiner to the podcast. The trio of brothers talks about how they got involved in music, forming the band, NewLaw and they discuss their time on AGT (America's Got Talent). We also play a game of How Canadian and Music Matcher. Check It Out Here