Episodes 89
Avg. Duration 43m
Activity Highly Active
Since Dec 2022
Latest Episode Apr 2026

Outreach Signals

Features Guests

Publishing Details

Schedule
Every 2 Weeks
Format
Episodic
Consistency
62%
Hosting
media.zencast.fm

Contact & Outreach

About This Podcast

Backstage Pass is an interview podcast dedicated to Canadian and international artists in conversation about their latest album release, tour schedules, or songwriting experience. We hope these interviews will inspire you to go buy some music and celebrate in the creative magic that gives us songs that lifts us up in times of trouble and makes us dance in times of joy and happiness.

Podcasting 2.0 Features

episode season

Explore Statistics

Recent Episodes

S4E89 THE BURRITO BROTHERS / The Magic Time Machine of Love

Apr 05, 2026 58m

This week, THE BURRITO BROTHERS / The Magic Time Machine of Love “The idea will keep going. It’s not like it’s dead. Whether I do it or anybody else does, it’s got to keep going.” Gram Parsons…

S4E88 GRAVEN - Geographics

Mar 23, 2026 45m

GRAVEN - Geographics Releasing two singles a week throughout February 2026 on Bandcamp, Graven has finally released his newest stellar album. Thoughtful and inventive, as always, Graven captures the…

S4E87 STEVE JENSEN – mrSTEVE and friends

Mar 11, 2026 30m

This week, STEVE JENSEN – mrSTEVE and friends From the opening track to its beautiful closing, Steve Jensen’s 2026 album, ‘mrSTEVE and friends’, is a gentle reminder of all that is good and loving in…

S4E86 BOB D'EITH – ‘A Career in Music: 10 Steps to Success’

Mar 01, 2026 1h 3m

This week, BOB D'EITH – ‘A Career in Music: 10 Steps to Success’ “You make your own luck” Bob D'Eith Highly accomplished musician, lawyer, author and consultant, Bob D’Eith shares details and…

S4E85 WILLIAM 'GRIT’ LASKIN - THE STRADIVARI FORMULA

Feb 20, 2026 1h

This week, WILLIAM 'GRIT’ LASKIN - THE STRADIVARI FORMULA GRIT LASKIN – making the book As a luthier (maker of stringed musical instruments) for more than half a century I was aware of Stradivari and…

S4E84 CARMEN TOTH. ‘Fix the World’

Jan 25, 2026 47m

This week, CARMEN TOTH. ‘Fix the World’ On October 7, 2025, Toronto-based singer-songwriter Carmen Toth released ‘Fix the World’, her most personal and politically charged album to date. Anchored by…

S4E83 LLOYD SPIEGEL. CANADIAN MINI-TOUR

Jan 14, 2026 36m

This week, LLOYD SPIEGEL. CANADIAN MINI-TOUR On his way to NAMM in California, 2026; Lloyd Spiegel took time before his mini-tour in Ontario to talk to Backstage Pass. Bakehouse Dozen (2023) is a…

S4E82 CLELA ERRINGTON - ‘Walkin’ Each Other Home’

Jan 06, 2026 1h

This week, CLELA ERRINGTON - ‘Walkin’ Each Other Home’ Comprised mainly of newly arranged blues and country material and two originals, this album stands out for its authentic, resonate connection,…

S3E81 LAYNE NEGRIN - Gurdjieff in Tibet

Dec 19, 2025 58m

This week, LAYNE NEGRIN - Gurdjieff in Tibet In an extensively researched and detailed study into the background training and inspiration for the teachings of George Ivanovich Gurdjieff, Layne Negrin…

S3E80 DUKE & GOLDIE. Romance and Ramblin’

Dec 13, 2025 50m

This week, DUKE & GOLDIE. Romance and Ramblin’ “Romance and ramblin’ There’s two hearts, one’s free the other bleeds Tumbling dice, paying the price, the winner who walks with it all Teardrops of…

S3E79 JORY NASH – THE LIGHT STILL SHINES ON THE MAIN.

Dec 02, 2025 1h 7m

This week, JORY NASH – THE LIGHT STILL SHINES ON THE MAIN. October 24, 2025 - After stepping away from music in 2019, acclaimed folk singer-songwriter Jory Nash returns with his 10th album, The Light…

S3E78 THE EAST POINTERS. - Jake Charron joins Backstage Pass to discuss ‘Schoonertown’

Nov 22, 2025 30m

This week, THE EAST POINTERS. - Jake Charron joins Backstage Pass to discuss ‘Schoonertown’ JUNO Award-winning Canadian contemporary folk group The East Pointers are excited to announce their…

S3E77 JASON SCHNEIDER- the Strange Saga of rock’s most enduring song, ‘Hey Joe’.

Nov 10, 2025 56m

This week, JASON SCHNEIDER- the Strange Saga of rock’s most enduring song, ‘Hey Joe’. Music journalist, editor, publicist and musician, Jason Schneider has written extensively about Canadian Music…

S3E76 GRANT LYLE - And Now

Oct 25, 2025 29m

This week, GRANT LYLE - And Now Released September 12th, 2025 Toronto-based Grant Lyle is a powerhouse frontman known for his electrifying presence and dynamic guitar playing. Grant blends raw,…

S3E75 GORDIE TENTREES

Oct 17, 2025 39m

This week, GORDIE TENTREES International touring award winning Canadian (Yukon) artist has arrived. This authentic road poet travels North America, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, UK/Ireland and…

S3E74 DAVID FRANCEY - MAPS (A Collection of Fan Favourites, Personal Picks, and a Brand-New Track)

Sep 25, 2025

This week, DAVID FRANCEY - MAPS (A Collection of Fan Favourites, Personal Picks, and a Brand-New Track) "I have been writing songs for over 50 years. Each song is a map that helped me navigate…

S3E73 BREE TAYLOR – ‘Wake Up!’

Sep 19, 2025

This week, BREE TAYLOR – ‘Wake Up!’ Bree Taylor has quietly but steadily built a reputation as one of country music’s most compelling new voices—an artist whose work cuts through the genre’s…

S3E72 STEVE MARRINER – Hear My Heart

Sep 11, 2025

This week, STEVE MARRINER – Hear My Heart With over twenty years of relentless touring and recording, Steve Marriner now enjoys his hard-earned reputation as one of the most hard-working and…

S3E71 EDDIE SCHWARTZ - Film School.

Sep 04, 2025

This week, EDDIE SCHWARTZ - Film School. Film School is one of those impressive albums filled with songs that simply stay with you like a call for a forgotten friend of long ago. For decades, Eddie…

S3E70 THE PLANET SMASHERS - On the Dancefloor

Aug 20, 2025

This week, THE PLANET SMASHERS - On the Dancefloor After more than three decades of two-tone swagger, punk attitude, and brass-blasted joy, Montreal’s beloved ska lifers The Planet Smashers return…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Backstage Pass have?

Backstage Pass has published 89 episodes since December 2022, covering topics in Arts, Music.

Is Backstage Pass still active?

Backstage Pass is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 43m.

How do I contact Backstage Pass for sponsorship or guest appearances?

Sign up on Grep.FM to access contact details for Backstage Pass, including email and social media links.

Similar Podcasts