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Candid conversations with artists of all types, exploring the realities of being an artist in today's world. From Prince Edward Island, Canada, with guests from around the world, local singer-songwriter and art lover Drea Macdonald tries to get to the bottom of how and why art drives us. Like what you hear? Leave a tip with Ko-fi (link below in show notes)
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If you like to see live music in Charlottetown, then you've probably seen Bruce Rooney playing guitar and singing. He's been in a whole bunch of bands over the years, many of them still going, and prides himself on working at the art of music consistently. We talked about how having a fulfilling job can take the pressure off the music work and how he prefers to make music collaboratively rather than solo. And we talked about playing in bands with his brother Bradford. And more! You can find Bruce playing in Craig Fair Productions shows this fall and on stage in bands like Coyote , Sorrey and Hit the Coast . Producer, editor and host: Drea Macdonald Podcast theme song - "If you let it" by Drea Macdonald produced by Adam Gallant Podcast logo/artwork by Birdmous e Follow the Podcast on Instagram Tip me on Ko-fi to help support this podcast!
It's episode 50! I would say that I've surprised myself in getting this many episodes done, but I am extremely stubborn and relentless in my creative pursuits. This episode was super fun. Tom Froese is an illustrator based on the West Coast of Canada. He has built a varied and interesting art career that involves commercial illustration, teaching art, publishing a book (Drawing is Important), offering coaching sessions, and podcasting. We talked about his lively and colorful style of illustrating and how wonderful it is to create art specifically to bring joy into people's worlds, how an artist can work to develop their unique style, and the value of practice, practice, practice. If you're interested in his work, lessons, book and everything Tom Froese, head over to his website. Producer, editor and host: Drea Macdonald Podcast theme song - "If you let it" by Drea Macdonald produced by Adam Gallant Podcast logo/artwork by Birdmous e Follow the Podcast on Instagram Tip me on Ko-fi to help support this podcast!
Scott Pound has been an English professor for over 20 years. He wasn’t sure about being on my podcast but I’ve really enjoyed our chats over the years (we’re cousins) and I knew that we’d have a really great conversation about the craft of writing. We also talked about his journey through school and finding his groove in a poetics grad program in Buffalo, how what we love as kids shows up in our adult lives, how consuming poetry and literature can give you permission to grow and explore, and oh so much more. Producer, editor and host: Drea Macdonald Podcast theme song - "If you let it" by Drea Macdonald produced by Adam Gallant Podcast logo/artwork by Birdmous e Follow the Podcast on Instagram Tip me on Ko-fi to help support this podcast!
Digital artist Sue Gilbert has been turning heads recently with her “Love in Transit NYC” project - allowing millions of people to see her vibrant, colorful images while making their way through the NYC subway system. We had a wonderful, insightful chat about how that came to be. We also talked about art school and her first art job at a greeting card company, the inspiration found in transit hubs and in travel, how art can mean tapping into a child-like freedom of expression, and so much more! You see the Love in Transit show on Instagram and Tiktok. Sue’s website is where you can buy her work. Producer, editor and host: Drea Macdonald Podcast theme song - "If you let it" by Drea Macdonald produced by Adam Gallant Podcast logo/artwork by Birdmous e Follow the Podcast on Instagram Tip me on Ko-fi to help support this podcast!
Steve is a musician, teacher, writer and illustrator of children's books, and author of teaching materials that help schools incorporate pop and rock courses alongside traditional band programs. We had a wonderful chat about how music can set a kid up for success, the value of learning notes along with learning by ear, and how great it is to simply play music with friends. You can find out about Steve, his teaching resources and his line of children's books and associated learning materials on his website . You may also see him on a stage this fall with the Charlottetown Jazz Ensemble . Producer, editor and host: Drea Macdonald Podcast theme song - "If you let it" by Drea Macdonald produced by Adam Gallant Podcast logo/artwork by Birdmous e Follow the Podcast on Instagram Tip me on Ko-fi to help support this podcast!
Adam is a writer, teacher and musician based in North Carolina. It was great to meet him and talk about his new collection of short stories which will be published this fall. We also talked about how moving around a lot as a kid informs his stories, what his #1 job is as a creative writing teacher, and how writing involves both magic and working on a craft. We also talked about his band - The Mayflies USA - getting back together recently after being apart for 20 years or so. Oh and Virginia Woolf. You can find out more about Adam and his books on his website . He also has a Substack newsletter you can sign up for here . You can buy his band’s albums on Bandcamp and stream them pretty much anywhere. Producer, editor and host: Drea Macdonald Podcast theme song - "If you let it" by Drea Macdonald produced by Adam Gallant Podcast logo/artwork by Birdmous e Follow the Podcast on Instagram Tip me on Ko-fi to help support this podcast!
I met Hamilton's Matthew De Zoete as he toured through PEI to support his first few records. He's not touring as much as he used to, but continues to make music, record albums and play shows. We talked about his favorite venues to play in (and how house concerts break down the barriers between performer and audience), how he tries not to obsess about the past and stay in the present, and what gives him goosebumps. You should listen to his music - you can find it on Bandcamp . Producer, editor and host: Drea Macdonald Podcast theme song - "If you let it" by Drea Macdonald produced by Adam Gallant Podcast logo/artwork by Birdmous e Follow the Podcast on Instagram Tip me on Ko-fi to help support this podcast!
Dave Zackin is based in NYC and is currently selling hand-painted ceramics. He's not great with the pottery wheel though, so he takes the discarded pots and things leftover by people at his community pottery studios and dresses them up as only Dave can. I was smitten with his weird and wonderful work and am grateful he agreed to chat with me. We talked about cartoon drawing, mural painting and what his art practice means to him. You can find out more about his work on his website and on his Instagram page. Producer, editor and host: Drea Macdonald Podcast theme song - "If you let it" by Drea Macdonald produced by Adam Gallant Podcast logo/artwork by Birdmous e Follow the Podcast on Instagram Tip me on Ko-fi to help support this podcast!
I'm so glad I was introduced to Jesse Lee's work because I became an instant fan after reading one of her novels (My Life as a Silent Movie). She is a fiction writer, poet, memoirist, translator and visual artist (not to mention a retired professor) and has published over twenty books. We had a truly wonderful talk about the trajectory of her creative life and how it's never too late to learn new things. I wish I was closer to Madison, Wisconsin so that I could view the exhibition of her visual art that will be opening not long after this is published. Pretty impressive for someone who started learning to draw during the pandemic lockdowns! Do yourself a favor and look up her work. You can find her on Instagram and if you are local to PEI - The Bookmark in Charlottetown can order her books. Producer, editor and host: Drea Macdonald Podcast theme song - "If you let it" by Drea Macdonald produced by Adam Gallant Podcast logo/artwork by Birdmous e Follow the Podcast on Instagram Tip me on Ko-fi to help support this podcast!
Mickey Acorn is an actor, comedian, songwriter, musician, writer, teacher . . . the list goes on. Since we acted together at UPEI in the late 90's, I've been admiring his work from far away (he's been living in Japan for 18 years). I don't think I've laughed this much in any other episode. We talked about his method of "wri-cording" (writing music while recording it), what lessons you learn on stage and what it means to be an artist. You can find Mickey online on Tiktok , YouTube , and probably many other places. Producer, editor and host: Drea Macdonald Podcast theme song - "If you let it" by Drea Macdonald produced by Adam Gallant Podcast logo/artwork by Birdmous e Follow the Podcast on Instagram Tip me on Ko-fi to help support this podcast!
I just love Daniel Baylis' poetry collections and so when he began releasing music over the last year, I was overjoyed. His music is like his poetry - insightful, raw, beautiful and very true. I'm delighted that he agreed to join me on the podcast. We talked about the benefits of traveling as artists (and as humans in general), how he loves the challenge of adding music to his poetry, and how taking risks can be an important part of art-making. If you want to buy his books, visit here . If you want to listen to his music, it's streaming all over. You can view the lyric videos he's made on YouTube . His general website is here. Producer, editor and host: Drea Macdonald Podcast theme song - "If you let it" by Drea Macdonald produced by Adam Gallant Podcast logo/artwork by Birdmous e Follow the Podcast on Instagram Tip me on Ko-fi to help support this podcast! Email: artistsonartpod@gmail.com
The art that Renee has been making over the past several years is compelling, engaging and tells a story. There's a reason for that! We talked about how she's inspired to paint these days, how she made the move to making art full-time (and how much healthier she is because of it), her oracle deck and readings, and so, so much more. You can find out more about Renee, and see/buy her work, on her website . Producer, editor and host: Drea Macdonald Podcast theme song - "If you let it" by Drea Macdonald produced by Adam Gallant Podcast logo/artwork by Birdmous e Follow the Podcast on Instagram Tip me on Ko-fi to help support this podcast!
What fun to interview a fellow MRHS alumni, Megan Aho - a singer-songwriter, author and children's entertainer using the stage name Molly Whuppie. We talked about so many things, including where her stage name came from, how the concept of "play" goes hand in hand with allowing space for inspiration, her love of the folk music style, and why Prince Edward Island is such a great place for artists to live. You can find her music on streaming sites and on Bandcamp , and she posts regularly on Instagram and other social media sites. Look for her at festivals this summer in Summerside and Rollo Bay, PEI. Producer, editor and host: Drea Macdonald Podcast theme song - "If you let it" by Drea Macdonald produced by Adam Gallant Podcast logo/artwork by Birdmous e Follow the Podcast on Instagram Tip me on Ko-fi to help support this podcast!
If you regularly see live music in PEI, you've likely seen James on the stage. He's a killer guitarist and one of my favorite songwriters. I finally got him out to the house to record a chat about how he got started playing guitar and writing songs, what he loves about performing and being a recording engineer, and how him and music are so intertwined it would be impossible to break them apart. You'll find him teaching music during the days and on various stages at night, and you can hear his guitar playing on my latest album, "Lucky". *My apologies for the few seconds of static at the end of the episode. Producer, editor and host: Drea Macdonald Podcast theme song - "If you let it" by Drea Macdonald produced by Adam Gallant Podcast logo/artwork by Birdmous e Follow the Podcast on Instagram Donate to help me feed my cats
Julie Bull is poet/writer, mentor, performer and community-builder based in PEI. We got into why they left behind an academic career to focus on creating full-time and have built a practice and a career out of making art and helping others to do the same. There are some great tips in here for getting started, moving past creative blocks, and how bravery can keep you going. You can find their books locally at The Gallery Cafe and The Bookmark in Charlottetown, and at the Black and White Cafe & Bistro in St. Peter's Bay. You can also buy their books on their website and find out about workshops and mentoring opportunities there as well. Producer, editor and host: Drea Macdonald Podcast theme song - "If you let it" by Drea Macdonald produced by Adam Gallant Podcast logo/artwork by Birdmous e Follow the Podcast on Instagram D onate to help me feed my cats
I met Rozalind years ago when both of us were younger and totally fine with touring on a nothing budget and sleeping on floors. It was great to reconnect because I’ve been noticing all of the super cool ways she’s using her talents and helping people recognize theirs. We talked about how being a kid with asthma led to a life-long affair with playing the flute, why she finds the people of Newfoundland so grounding and empathetic, and her new film and music project (Push & Pull) that shows off the raw beauty of Twillingate. You can find her info and music on her website , and follow her on Instagram for project updates. Producer, editor and host: Drea Macdonald Podcast theme song - "If you let it" by Drea Macdonald produced by Adam Gallant Podcast logo/artwork by Birdmous e Follow the Podcast on Instagram Donate to help me feed my cats
Nikkie Gallant does many creative and artistic things, and we only touched on a few of them in this episode. She's one of my favorite people to sing with, and we've added vocal tracks to each other's recordings (as well as a bunch of our friend's albums). She has also been dealing with long-COVID, and it was impressive to hear how she was able to keep the creative juices flowing while dealing with a debilitating illness. You can find out more about her music and pottery on her website . Producer, editor and host: Drea Macdonald Podcast theme song - "If you let it" by Drea Macdonald produced by Adam Gallant Podcast logo/artwork by Birdmous e Follow the Podcast on Instagram D onate to help me feed my cats
I met Matt Epp years ago as he toured through PEI playing shows and I was glad to share the stage with him several times. We've always had great talks about music and life and art and I'm really glad I could get him on the show. He is a singer-songwriter, father, carpenter/handyman and a bit of a nomad. We talked about God and songwriting and Emmylou Harris and touring in Europe and so many other things. Matt will be on tour in Germany when this episode airs, so please check out his website for tour dates if you are in that area. Producer, editor and host: Drea Macdonald Podcast theme song - "If you let it" by Drea Macdonald produced by Adam Gallant Podcast logo/artwork by Birdmous e Follow the Podcast on Instagram Donate to help me feed my cats
Welcome to Season 3! Coincidentally, this episode is #33. Interesting. I’m so happy that I was able to get Catherine MacLellan out to the house for a very nice and long-overdue chat. We talked about growing up with a famous songwriter as a dad, practices for good mental health, and some of our very early, 1980’s musical influences. She’ll be releasing a new record in the future and has some shows coming up on PEI and abroad in 2026. You can find out where she will be by visiting her website . Producer, editor and host: Drea Macdonald Podcast theme song - "If you let it" by Drea Macdonald produced by Adam Gallant Podcast logo/artwork by Birdmous e Follow the Podcast on Instagram Donate to help me feed my cats
I had a lot of fun talking to Jeff Eagar. He is a film and TV producer in PEI, and began his film career with his brothers because they wanted to make money to keep traveling the world. He had some great stories of epic travels that he turned into TV series, and we had a nice talk about what makes something art. You can see what he's been up to recently on his website , and see what him and his brothers created together here . Bonus: Jeff gave permission to share whole episodes from his "Which Way To . . ." series: Which Way To Kushtia, Bangladesh Which Way To Kettlewell, England Which Way To Luxur, Egypt Producer, editor and host: Drea Macdonald Podcast theme song - "If you let it" by Drea Macdonald produced by Adam Gallant Podcast logo/artwork by Birdmous e Follow the Podcast on Instagram Donate to help me feed my cats
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