Almost Famous Enough

s1.4 Post-Fame Plus  
July 11, 2025  
00:20:22

Hosts Glen Erickson and Alexi Erickson deliver the final summer installment of Post-Fame Plus, and discuss their regrets of missing specific performances at the Edmonton Folk Fest, highlighting Kevin Morby and his song 'This is a Photograph.' They also delve into their favorite albums, with Alexi praising Joe P's 'Garden State Vampire' and its diverse ye...

s1.3 Post-Fame Plus  
July 3, 2025  
00:19:54

In episode three of the summer series 'Post-Fame Plus', hosts Alexi and her dad Glen discuss their music exchange challenge. Alexi shares her personal favorite song 'Why Is It Light Out?' by The Kilans, detailing its deep emotional connection to a trip in Europe and its link to her current boyfriend. Glen reciprocates with the album 'Talker' by Wilde...

s1.2 Post-Fame Plus  
June 26, 2025 
 00:23:05

In this second bonus episode of "Post-Fame Plus," hosts Glen Erickson and Alexi Erickson share their music discoveries and personal memories associated with them. Glen introduces Purity Ring's new single 'Many Lives,' reminiscing about a memorable daddy-daughter concert night in 2016. Alexi dives into Backseat Lovers' album 'Waiting to Spill,&a...

s1.1 Post-Fame Plus 
June 19, 2025 
00:26:00

In this bonus episode series titled "Post-Fame Plus," hosts Glen Erickson and Alexi Erickson discuss their favorite music by taking turns exchanging a full album for a song. Alexi highlights a song by The Backfires called 'Dressed for a Funeral', while Glen chooses an album by The War on Drugs titled 'Lost in the Dream.' Alexi describes her song as pu...

ep16 Jessica Lemmon is entertained 
released May 8, 2025 
1:33:49

Jessica Lemmon, CEO and founder of Lemmon Entertainment, shares her journey from being a music enthusiast in Edmonton to building a company and career in Toronto's music industry. Discussing the creation of the Lemmon Stage at Vans Warped Tour, her experience with Live Nation, and building Lemmon Entertainment, Jessica offers a raw look into the challenge...

ep15 Arlo Maverick planting seeds 
released May 1, 2025 
1:45:17

Arlo Maverick, Edmonton-based MC and community builder, discusses his extensive career in hip hop, celebrating over 20 years in the industry. Beginning with his early inspirations and the formation of the group Politic Live, Marlon Wilson, aka Arlo Maverick, details his journey from regional recognition to national success. Glen Erickson engages with Marlon abo...

ep14 Lyle Bell will shout secrets 
released April 3, 2025 
1:16:45

Lyle Bell, a multifaceted career artist from Edmonton, is renowned for his extensive contributions to music, art, photography, and video production. In this engaging conversation, Bell recounts his journey through various musical projects, showcasing his unique talent for integrating diverse creative disciplines into cohesive and impactful works. He describes...

ep13 The Deep Dark Woods can feel it 
released April 17, 2025 
1:13:08

Ryan Boldt of The Deep Dark Woods reflects on his twenty-year music career, emphasizing the importance of emotional connection in songs, his transition from traditional to a blend of blues, country, and storytelling, and the evolution of his sound. He discusses personal and professional challenges, including band lineup changes, geographic relocations, an...

ep12 Robin Cisek 
released April 10, 2025 
1:20:41

Robin Cisek is a Métis pop artist not just dipping her toes into the music industry, but fully submerged, learning the roles from agent to producer. Following the release of her single 'Play Dirty,' Robin Cisek talks about her resolute commitment to her music career, working with top PR teams, and the meticulous efforts she’s put into self-production for her forthc...

ep11 Matthew Willox has a spark 
released April 3, 2025 
1:34:43

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hosts: Glen Erickson, Alexi Erickson
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Matthew Willox, an electronic musician and creative technologist, dives into his unique journey through the music industry. Known for his ability to blend analog...

ep10 Chris Wynters is authentic af 
released March 27, 2025 
1:19:13

Chris Wynters is the frontman of 90s indie band Captain Tractor and manager of current indie-folk-bluegrass band The Dead South. Chris and host Glen Erickson discuss the shifts in the music industry from the 90s to today, focusing on the importance of authenticity, the evolution of music distribution, and the impact of digital platforms like Spotify and Tik...

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...

ep8 Leeroy Stagger is a light

released March 13, 2025

1:24:14

In this engaging episode, Glen Erickson sits down with roots rock and Americana singer-songwriter Leeroy Stagger. Leeroy shares candid thoughts about overcoming alcoholism, the struggles within the music industry, and the importance of mentorship. They explore his 20-year career, his musical influences like Steve Earle and Ryan Adams, and his evolution from punk bands to so...

ep7 Adaline is a bad believer

released March 6, 2025

1:46:42

In this heartfelt episode of 'Almost Famous Enough,' Glen Erickson reconnects with his old friend, Shawna Beesley, who performs under the stage name Adaline. Shawna discusses the criticisms artists receive for stepping outside perceived boundaries, emphasizing that being an artist inherently involves integrating personal and societal aspects into their work. W...

ep6 Kurt Dahl is lawyerdrummer
released February 27, 2025
1:28:45

In this engaging conversation, Glen Erickson interviews Kurt Dahl, an entertainment lawyer and drummer for the Canadian rock band One Bad Son. Kurt shares his unique journey of balancing dual careers in law and music, including the challenges and rewards of being both a lawyer and a musician. The discussion delves into how he adopted the moniker 'Lawyer D...

ep5 Cris Derksen does her job
released February 20, 2025
1:41:08

In this episode, Glen Erickson interviews Cris Derksen, an accomplished two-spirit, Juno-nominated artist from Treaty 8 Territory in Northern Alberta. The conversation delves into Cris’s unique life journey, blending a Mennonite and Cree heritage, and creating a distinctive career as both an artist and musician. Known for combining classical music with traditio...

ep4 The Royal Foundry are OK
released February 13, 2025
1:36:46

In this episode of Almost Famous Enough, host Glen Erickson talks with Jared Salte of The Royal Foundry, a Canadian husband-and-wife modern rock duo. The conversation delves into the band's evolution from their folk-rock beginnings in 2013 to their current alt-rock success. The discussion touches on their resilience, having navigated an 18-month displacemen...

ep3 Tamara Beatty sees your voice
released February 6, 2025 
1:47:56

In this episode, host Glen Erickson sits down with renowned vocal coach Tamara Beatty to discuss the moments that shaped her career and the intricate world of vocal coaching. Tamara shares personal stories from her early days, the diverse challenges faced by aspiring and professional singers, and her impactful behind-the-scenes work as a voice coach consul...

ep2 Grant Lawrence is my DJ
release date: January 30, 2025 
run time: 1:49:27

In this episode, we sit down with Canadian music personality Grant Lawrence to explore his multifaceted career. Starting with an overview of his unique presence in the music industry, the conversation touches on his early days with the band The Smugglers, their impact in the '80s and '90s, and his transformative transition to a host at C...