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Ep 182: Jordan
This week were back to share the story of punk icon Jordan.Born Pamela Rooke, Jordan was always an original. Combining her passion for dance, music and fashion led her to Kings Road where she got a job working with Vivienne Westwood and Malcolm McLaren at their iconic store SEX. It was there she sparked inspiration into everyone who entered, becoming muse to musicians, filmmakers and fashion designers alike. From starring in films such as Jubilee, to making onstage appearances with the
Ep 181: Annette Walter Lax & Keith Moon
This week we get a glimpse into the last four years of Keith Moon's life and his relationship with girlfriend Annette Walter Lax.Annette Walter Lax was only 18 years old when she met The Who drummer Keith Moon. Originally from Sweden, Annette went to London to pursue her modelling dreams, only to get caught up in a rock n roll whirlwind. After meeting Keith, the pair became inseparable. But the rock n roll dream could also be a nightmare. Keiths wild partying and heavy substance abuse l
Ep 180: Muses Will Rock You: Darlene Love, Claudia Lennear & Ava Cherry
Welcome back to another Muses/She Will Rock You crossover! For Volume 5 we each present the story behind an amazing background singer in music history.
Bethanne leads the way with Darlene Love, one of the most highly sought backing vocalists of the 1960's. Next up is Lynx with the story of Claudia Lennear who gained a following as an Ikette for Ike and Tina Turner before working with some of the most incredible rock musicians of our time. Finishing out the episode is Leah who dives into Ava Cher
Ep 179: Chan Parker
This week we dive into the jazz era and give you the life story of Chan Parker.
Since the day she was born Chan Parker always had a deep passion for music. With parents involved in the nightclub scene, Chan spent her early years seeing legends such as Rosetta Tharpe, Cab Calloway and Duke Ellington perform at all the hot New York clubs. By the time she was 20 she was very well known and admired in the Jazz/Swing scene, and was lovingly dubbed "The Queen of Swing Street".
While Chan had many musi
Ep 178: Jerry Hall
After a two month break we are back at it and starting the year off with the life and career of one of the worlds most sought after supermodels, Jerry Hall.Jerry Hall was still just a teenager when she was discovered on a beach in the French Riviera. Within a year her face was plastered all over the covers of the most famous magazines of the time. When Roxy Music's Bryan Ferry spotted her in Vogue, he knew she was perfect for the cover of his next album, Siren. Sparks flew between the t
Ep 177: Underage Groupies & Rock n Roll: A Discussion with Lucretia Tye Jasmine
This week I am joined once again by Lucretia Tye Jasmine to discuss the history of teenage groupies in the rock n roll scene.
This week Lucretia Tye Jasmine and I discuss the sexualization of teenage girls through music history as well as the underage groupie scenes of the past.
Wild interests and an inclination to rage against the machine with a flair equaling the groupies and rock stars who fascinate her, vegan Lucretia Tye Jasmine from Kentucky earned her BFA with honors from NYU, and her MFA
Ep 176: Annie Leibovitz & the Art of Photography with Martin Bryan
This week I am joined by photographer Martin Bryan who shares the story behind Annie Leibowitz's life and career.Welcome to another episode of Muses! This is a very special week as I am joined by my friend Martin Bryan who takes the reigns and shares with me the story of Annie Leibowitz's life and career. From her early days at Rolling Stone, to her more recent high end fashion photography, we discuss Annie's progression as an artist as well as the art of photography itself.Martin is a
Ep 175: Muses Will Rock You Vol 4: Betty Davis, Mavis Staples and Etta James
This week Bethanne and Leah from She Will Rock You Podcast join me as we each present the story of an incredible women in R&B history.She Will Rock You and I teamed up once again to share the stories behind 3 incredible women in R&B history. Leah covers Mavis Staples from her Gospel roots with The Staples Sisters to her solo career spanning over 50 years. Bethanne shares the story of soul singer Etta James, from her rocky childhood to topping the charts and I cover funk pioneer
Ep: 174: Grace Jones
This week Chanty returns to hear the story behind Grace Jones' life and career.Growing up in Jamaica wasn't easy for Grace. Raised by her extremely strict and religious relatives, it wasn't until she was a teenager and moved to America to be with her parents that she began to see a world of possibility. With her incredibly striking looks and a strong ambition to make a career for herself, it was natural that Grace would enter the world of modelling. It didn't take long though for Grace'
Ep 173: Backstage Pass with DeeDee Keel
This week I am joined once again by the magnificent DeeDee Keel as she shares some never before stories from her days working at the Whisky a Go Go!DeeDee Keel is a rock and roll woman with a Heart of Gold! We first had the great pleasure of chatting with DeeDee back in Episode 124 where she shared stories about growing up in Venice Beach down the street from The Doors, scoring a primo gig at the Whisky a Go Go where she worked for the next 12 years, what it was like to be a part of the
Ep 172: Patti Johnsen Part 2
This week I am joined once again by the magnetic Patti Johnsen in a discussion on what being a true groupie means.You may remember our previous interview with Patti Johnsen, alumni of the Rainbow Bar & Grill as well as the creator of the Groupie Round Table, or perhaps you remember her name from the fabulous chapter she has in Pamela Des Barres book Let's Spend the Night Together. We previously discussed her time touring with Van Halen, meeting George Harrison, her decade long job a
Ep 171: Interview with Lucretia Tye Jasmine
Hey everyone, Muses is back and this week I am joined by my incredible friend Lucretia Tye Jasmine.Wild interests and an inclination to rage against the machine with a flair equaling the groupies and rock stars who fascinate her, vegan Lucretia Tye Jasmine from Kentucky earned her BFA with honors from NYU, and her MFA from CalArts.A Los Angeles-based artist, writer, and interviewer, Lucretia's current projects include the Groupie Feminism art series, and oral histories for two mixtape z
Chanty's Last Episode
This week's episode is Chanty's last episode. We answer listener questions and reminisce about our 5 years together with Muses. Don't worry, Lynx will continue on bringing you new episodes in September.Some things we discussed included why Chanty has decided to step back, our most cherished memories, what drink we'd like to share with our favourite celebrity, who we'd like to play in a musician's biopic and much more!If you'd like to keep in touch with Chanty you can follow her on Insta
Ep 170: Cherry Vanilla
This week we discuss the exciting life and career of Cherry Vanilla.Cherry Vanilla has certainly lived life to the fullest. At just 19 she was one of the first, and certainly youngest women managing major clients at an ad agency (Think Mad Men!) while also breaking barriers as the first female DJ in the NYC nightclub scene. After watching the documentary Groupies Cherry had "At last had a name and a vision for the role I'd been dying to play for so long, along with an awareness of a sis
EP 169: Backstage Pass with Julie, Reka and Trellawny
We're back with another edition of Backstage Pass!First up we have Julie Gerush, a writer and mental health advocate. Julie tells us how she got into writing professionally, and how she owes it all to the Toadies. To connect with Julie, you can reach her at juliegerush@hotmail.comNext up is Reka Ehrentreu. Reka is a writer and concert photographer who resides outside of Chicago, Illinois. She's been a music lover her whole life and a lover to some musicians off and on for the last few y
Ep 168: Muses Will Rock You: Grunge Edition
This week we team up once again with Bethanne and Leah from She Will Rock You to present the stories behind 4 female fronted bands who came up in the punk and grunge scene.Chanty gives us the story behind the Minneapolis band Babes in Toyland, Lynx shares the story of Mia Zappata, the dynamic front woman who led the band The Gits, Bethanne covers the super cool Seattle band 7 Year Bitch and Leah rounds out the episode with the shockingly quick rise of folk turned alt-rockers Veruca Salt
EP 167: Backstage Pass with Trellawny and Arianna
This week we have a very special episode! To honour our music loving sisters and friends, we put out a call for memorable backstage stories and concert experiences. Our community delivered!
In the first episode of its kind, Trellawny and Arianna share their stories. Up first is Trellawny- a teacher, writer, mother, traveller and music fan. Trell shares with us the incredible, you-need-to-hear-it-to-believe-it story about meeting her husband, Julien. It's a story for the books. You can find Trell
Ep 166: Rita Coolidge
This week we discuss the life and career of Rita Coolidge.
Rita Coolidge has had one hell of a career. Harmonizing with her sisters since before she could talk, it was only natural that Rita would begin her journey as a backing singer, helping to support artists like Delaney and Bonnie, Joe Cocker, Eric Clapton, Graham Nash and many more. From there Rita began an impressive solo career, releasing over 20 albums since 1971.
Not just a talented singer-songwriter, Rita was also a muse to the likes
EP 165: Cher
This week we talk about CHER!Chanty tells Lynx about the incredible period in 1975 when Cher had her own variety show on CBS called "Cher". In this episode, you'll hear about Cher's childhood, and how her teens on the Sunset Strip led her to being a backup singer, then partner to Sonny and eventually to her solo variety show which we will discuss in detail.Cher's variety show was a 60 minute program which included, comedy sketches, musical performances, duets and incredible costumes and
Ep 164: Carmen Bryan
This week we discuss Carmen Bryan, her life and love triangle that led to one of the biggest beefs in hip hop history.When Carmen Bryan met Nasir Jones they were both still teenagers. Nas was working on his debut album and Carmen at Def Jam Records. Times were rough, but they loved each other and soon came their daughter, Destiny.With the release of Nas' album came a new level of fame, money and all the excess that comes with it. With him out "doing Nas", Carmen was left to care for the
EP 163: Virginia Hanlon Grohl and other Rock Moms
This week Chanty chooses 4 stories from the book: From Cradle To Stage: Stories from the Mothers who Rocked and Raised Rock Stars by Virginia Hanlon Grohl.Virginia Hanlon Grohl is the mother of- you guessed it- Dave Grohl, and her book (which is now an original series) showcases the lives of women who raised musicians, inspiring and supporting them along the way.The mothers highlighted in this episode include:Virginia and her powerful influence on her son, Dave.Wendy Cobain O'Connor, mo
Ep 162: Charlotte Martin & Scarlett Sabet
This week we cover 60's model and artist Charlotte Martin as well as modern muse and poet Scarlett Sabet.Charlotte Martin is a beautiful French artist who was an in demand model in the swinging 60's scene. She was Eric Clapton's first love, the mother of Jimmy Page's only daughter Scarlet, and a name you find often comes up in other Muses memoirs.Scarlett Sabet is a poet and performer with 5 published works who has been dating Jimmy since 2015. Her 2019 spoken word album Catalyst, was p
Ep 161: Linda McCartney
This week we discuss the life and career of Linda McCartney along with her relationship with Paul.
Daughter of showbiz attorney Lee Eastman, Linda grew up with deep respect and fascination for the arts. By her late teens an interest in photography led her to New York City where she began her career shooting all the most respected musicians of the 60's. Linda's naturally gifted eye and her ability to connect to her subjects made her a favourite of anyone she happened to shoot and made her photogr
EP 160: Galadrielle and Duane Allman
This week we bring you a story from the perspective of a rock DAUGHTER- Galadrielle Allman. Based on her book: Please Be With Me: A Song for My Father, Duane Allman, Chanty presents this moving story of discovery and healing.Galadrielle Allman lost her father when she was only 2, and he only 24. For years she lived with fragmented stories and mementos of her father's life, never truly feeling like she knew the whole man. Galadrielle went on a quest to discover the untold stories of her
EP 159: Patreon Unlocked- The Bee Gees: How Can You Mend a Broken Heart
This week we're unlocking a Patreon episode to give you an idea of what you would get if you joined! For $5 a month, you will get access to over 50 bonus episodes and videos and more uploaded monthly!For this Patreon episode, we watched the Bee Gees documentary: How Can You Mend a Broken Heart. We liked it. In this, you'll hear us discuss the Bee Gees origin story, their rise to fame and how we rank the brothers Gibb in order of hotness. Join us Tuesdays on Stereo! Download the Stereo A
Ep 158: June Child, Gloria Jones & Marc Bolan
This week the Muses discuss June Child, Gloria Jones and their relationships with T Rex frontman Marc Bolan.Chanty begins by discussing June Child, Marc Bolan's manager, muse and wife. Lynx tells us about Gloria Jones, the talented singer and songwriter who also captured Marc's heart.June timestamp: 00:08:50, Gloria timestamp 00:27:00Join us Tuesdays on Stereo! Download the Stereo App and follow us at stereo.com/lynxmuses & stereo.com/chantymusesThis episode is brought to you by Bes
Ep 157: Muses crossover with Rock Candy
A couple of weeks ago, we had the great pleasure of joining our friends Ashleigh and Maggie over at Rock Candy. They called the episode, "A Very Muses Playlist". For this crossover, we each brought 3 songs to the table and explained the inspiration behind the song.We wanted to share it here with you to encourage our listeners to head over to Rock Candy's feed. There you can subscribe, leave a 5 star rating and have 2 new gal pals who love to talk about music!Rock Candy is a weekly sweet
Ep 156: Girl Groups crossover with She Will Rock You
This week the Muses are joined by Bethanne and Leah from She Will Rock You to bring you the story of four Girl Groups.
This week the Muses teamed up with our friends Bethanne and Leah from She Will Rock You to present the story behind four short lived, but iconic girl groups. Chanty took inspiration from her name to give us the story behind the 1950's group The Chantels, Lynx brings us back to 60's Laurel Canyon with The GTO's, Leah shares the story of 90's alt-rockers 4 Non Blondes and Bethann
Ep 155: Britt Ekland
This week Lynx shares the story of Swedish actress Britt Ekland.This week we discuss the life, loves and career of Swedish beauty Britt Ekland. Beginning her acting career while still a teen, it didn't take long before the world took notice. Britt was just 21 when she married a 38 year old Peter Sellers after a 10 day whirlwind romance. During their 4 year marriage they worked on multiple films together, had one daughter and experienced some incredible highs and lows.In the 60's and 70'
The Artist and The Athlete - A New Exciting Podcast!
Hey Everyone! We wanted to take a moment to tell you about a fantastic new female hosted podcast we think you'll love!The Artist and The Athlete with Lindsay CzarniakLindsay Czarniak has spent her career covering the biggest stories in sports for networks including ESPN and Fox Sports. Along the way she has become fascinated by the intersection of sports and music. As the saying goes, “athletes want to be rock stars, rock stars want to be athletes.” For both, the climb to the biggest s
Ep 154: Chatting with Baylee Avery
This week the Muses sat down with budding rock writer Baylee Avery.
After spending five months on a feature writing team for a pop culture website and writing about various current celebrities, Baylee eventually followed her passion for music journalism and joined BANDED PR and Soft Sound Press six months later, which has been life changing for her. She’s written about bands such as Greta Van Fleet, Dirty Honey and The Pretty Reckless.
We discuss Baylee's journey from music fan to music journali
EP 153: Whitney Houston- Can I Be Me
This week Chanty and Lynx discuss Whitney Houston!Chanty watched the documentary Can I Be Me? which sparks the question, could Whitney ever really have been herself? In this episode we discuss Whitney's early life, music and movie career and how early drug use, as well as complicated family and marriage issues were contributing factors in taking Whitney too soon.Pick up your Muses Merch over at https://www.teepublic.com/user/musesJoin us Tuesdays on Stereo! Download the Stereo App and f
EP 152: Backstage with Robert Plant by Miss Danni
This week we hear a fantastic story from Miss Danni of the Beatle Bandaids.The way that it came to be is this: Danni posted a photo on her Instagram of her and Robert Plant. We messaged her and asked, so what's the story? Danni decided that it was the right time, and Muses was the right place for her to share the tale of not only meeting the golden god himself, but of actually spending time with him after a show one night. The way Danni weaves the story put us right there in the moment,
Ep: 151 Valerie Bertinelli
This week Lynx presents the story of actress Valerie Bertinelli and her 26 year marriage to guitarist Eddie Van Halen.
Valerie was just 15 years old when she was thrust into the spotlight on the hit tv show One Day at a Time. From there came a solid career in TV in both series and films. At age 20 Valerie was invited backstage at a Van Halen show and 8 months later her and Eddie would be married.
Though their love for one another was strong, each of them had their own demons they were battling,
EP: 150 Sara and Jenna from Name 3 Songs podcast
This week we chat with Sara Feigin and Jenna Million from Name 3 Songs podcast. Name 3 Songs is a music commentary podcast created to challenge sexism in the music industry and empower fangirls.Each episode is a critical analysis on aspects of the music industry, including artists’ careers, the media’s contribution to controversy and sexism, and industry’s role in creating and upholding sexist archetypes. In this episode we talk about live journal groupies, the days of finding and meeti
EP 149: Patsy Cline
This week Chanty's presents the story of Patsy Cline based on her biography Patsy Cline: Honky Tonk Angel by Ellis Nassour.
As a child, Patsy knew that she would grow up to be a famous singer. Patsy didn't wait for doors to open for her, she kicked them down and carved a path for herself. Patsy was ahead of the times in both her singing, musicianship and feminism. Patsy lead by example, showing other women in the industry what it meant to stand up for yourself.
Patsy was a generous and loyal fri
EP 148: Jean and Chrissie Shrimpton
This week the Muses discuss sisters Jean and Chrissie Shrimpton and their lives as public figures in the Swinging London scene.
Dubbed the World's first Supermodel, Jean appeared on every magazine imaginable in the 60's. Muse to her then boyfriend, photographer David Bailey, Jean rose to the top of the fashion world where she dominated the scene for the next decade.
Her younger sister Chrissie was also a model, but it was her relationship with Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger that catapulted
EP 147: Interview with Joel Miller
This week the Muses chat with ex roadie and filmmaker Joel Miller about his new book Memoir of a Roadie.Joel Miller takes us through the day to day life of a touring roadie and shares stories from being on the road with incredible artists such as Guns n Roses, Stone Temple Pilots, Poison, Rage Against the Machine and The Cranberries. We had a blast chatting with Joel and hope you all enjoy the interview.Head over to Amazon to purchase your copy of Memoir of a Roadie.Make sure to check o
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EP 146: Uschi Obermaier & Patti Hansen
New network and a new episode format! This week we each present one Muse, Uschi Obermaier and Patti Hansen. What legendary rockstar do they have in common? Keith Richards of course!
When Uschi Obermaier first emerged on the scene all of Germany was in awe. Model, actress and overall wild child, she would become the poster child for the sexual revolution. Everybody wanted to meet her, from political activist Ranier Langhans, to Jimi Hendrix and of course The Rolling Stones, Uschi would inspire a
EP 145: Interview with Jessa
This week the Muses interview Jessa aka Jessica Stuart, an award winning vocalist, instrumentalist and songwriter who began her musical career as The Jessica Stuart Few, touring all over world in places such as North America, Asia, Europe and Australia . This past year she's released her 4th album, Simple Songs, under the name Jessa.Fans may also recognize Jessa from the CBC short documentary Finding Fukue which followed her journey to Japan as she looked for her long lost childhood bes
EP 144: Aidan Prewett
For this episode, we had the immense pleasure of speaking with film maker, author, music fan, and all around amazing person: Aidan Prewett.Aidan has written Woodstock at 50: Anatomy of a Revolution, Our Jimi: An intimate portrait of Jimi Hendrix through Interviews with Friends and Colleagues and To Know John Lennon: An intimate portrait from his Friends, Colleagues and Family. These books can all be found at www.politicalanimalpress.com and on Amazon. His films include A Venue for the E
EP 143: Linda Keith & Jimi: All is by my Side
Continuing with our tribute to the women who loved Jimi Hendrix, this week we discuss 60’s model and Swinging London socialite Linda Keith and the portrayal of their relationship in the 2013 film Jimi: All Is By My Side
Daughter of the longest British radio presenter Alan Keith, Linda’s passion for music and her talent for spotting true talent was simply in her blood. Working as a model at the age of 17, she met Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards and the two became each others first loves.
EP 142: Rosa Lee Brooks and Gregg Wright
Today we’ve come together for a very special occasion, and that’s to have a conversation with Rosa Lee Brooks and Gregg Wright to recognize what would have been Jimi Hendrix's 78th Birthday.On November 27th, Kiss The Sky will be playing an upcoming live-stream to honour Jimi Hendrix's birthday that will air on Facebook and other platforms.Rosa Lee Brooks locked eyes with Jimi Hendrix on New Years in 1963 and it was love at first sight. Cosmically connected, the two went on to write and
EP 141: Interview with Miriam Linna
We are so excited to share our interview with the magnificent Miriam Linna. Miriam has been making her mark on the music world since 1976. She was the first drummer for the legendary band The Cramps before meeting her partner Billy Miller.Together, her and Billy took their passion for music to the next level, first came their fanzine, Kicks, then came Norton Records, which focuses on amazing rockabilly & garage reissues from the 50s-70s. If that weren’t enough, Miriam’s love of lite
EP 140: Chris Frantz and Tina Weymouth Remain In Love
Today we’re going to discuss the autobiography of Chris Frantz, founding member and drummer of Talking Heads. Chris met David Byrne and Tina Weymouth while attending RISD, and together they would make the move to New York and form Talking Heads.In this episode, we’ll discuss the band’s rise to prominence, the relationship between band members, and the formation of Tom Tom Club. Most importantly, we discuss the love story of Chris and Tina, who have been married for over 40 years, and wh
EP 139: Brittany Brooks
We loved this conversation with Brittany Brooks. Brittany is a musician, songwriter, and visual artist. She recently released her gorgeous new album Lend Me Your Hand, which she produced herself!In this episode, we discuss the writing process of this record, life-changing music festivals, and our mutual love for highlighting the stories of women in music!Support Brittany by purchasing her album, listening to it, or sharing it with a friend:https://brittanybrooks.bandcamp.com/album/lend-
My 90's Playlist Sneak Peek!
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The 90s are back in so many ways, but our favorite tracks never left. My 90s Playlist breaks down why we love the hits of the 90s so much, what made our favorite songs so popular back then, and why we are so nostalgic for them now. Throughout the season, our hosts Tracy Clayton and Akoto Ofori-Atta will celebrate their picks for a quintessential 90s playlist and explore the work of Backstreet Boys, Mariah Carey, Celine Dion, A Tribe Called Quest and more! Weekly episodes
EP 138: Debbie Harry
This week the Muses discuss the life and career of Blondie front-woman Debbie Harry.
Debbie Harry had no idea what NYC had in store for her when she moved in the late 60's, but she certainly had big dreams. Working at Max's Kansas City she would wait on musicians she admired, while working hard to make her own musical goals come true. It wasn't a quick rise to fame, but when Debbie met Chris Stein and the pair formed Blondie, it was clear that there was something special there, both musically an
EP 137: Crossover: Muses + She Will Rock You
This week is a Crossover episode between Muses and She Will Rock You!Chanty, Lynx, Bethanne and Leah each present 5 (ish) facts about a Muse, Musician, or group of Musicians. Chanty presents the story of May Pang- John Lennon's lover and photographer during his "lost weekend" from Yoko. Bethanne teaches us about the multi-instrumentalist and cat-walker, Norma Tanega. Lynx made the girls watch the sexiest music video EVER featuring PJ Harvey and Nick Cave and then tells everyone about sh
EP 136: Interview with Lez Zeppelin's Steph Paynes
This week the Muses interview Steph Paynes, founder and bad ass guitarist of the all girl quartet LEZ ZEPPELIN! Founded in 2004, Lez Zeppelin has since gained unanimous critical acclaim as one of the most exciting live acts around, becoming the first female rock act to pay homage to Led Zeppelin and to garner rave reviews across the board.Steph talks about past musical adventures, how she came to form Lez Zeppelin and some killer career highlights such as working with Eddie Kramer and t
EP 134: Loretta Lynn Part 2
We conclude our two part series with Lorettas Lynn's rise to musical fame. Loretta began performing when she was in her 20s, getting her song on the charts even before she knew what the charts actually were!Join us this week as we discuss how Loretta navigated the music industry, stuck to her morals, made life long friendships, all the while battling health issues and raising children.Subscribe to our Patreon Page https://www.patreon.com/musespodcastFollow us on Instagram @musespodcastL
EP 134: Loretta Lynn
Welcome to a special two-part episode about Loretta Lynn!This week we discuss Loretta's early life, before she became a famous country musician. Loretta grew up in the mountains of Kentucky, in a special place called Butcher Holler. Based on her book: Coal Miner's Daughter, we dive into Loretta's upbringing, her marriage at a very young age, becoming a mother and her musical inspirations.Expect to hear some of Loretta's most popular songs, and get to know how a woman with a fourth grade
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In case you've ever wondered what a Patreon episode is like, here are two: Chanty's favourite cover songs and our review of Echo in the Canyon.
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EP 133: Karrine Steffans
This week the Muses share the story of Karrine Steffans, author of the memoir Confessions of a Video Vixen.
From day one Karrine's life was an uphill battle. By 20 she had survived an abusive mother, a brutal rape, a violent husband, homelessness and single motherhood. Breaking free from her past, Karrine moved to LA, hoping for a better life for her and her son.
In no time at all Karrine was at the center of the Hip Hop scene, dating legendary rappers such as Ice-T, Method Man, Ja Rule and more
EP 135: Ronnie Spector
This week's episode is based on the autobiography of Ronnie Spector: Be My Baby- How I Survived Mascara, Miniskirts, and Madness or My Life as a Fabulous Ronnette.Ever since Ronnie was a baby, she was singing for people on the subway. Growing up in a musical household, Ronnie would perform with her sister, cousins, aunts and uncles every weekend. Ronnie knew that show business was her destiny, and that music was the only thing she ever wanted to do.Ronnie, her sister Estelle and their c
EP 132: Sharon Osbourne
While some may think it was Ozzy who introduced Sharon to the world of rock n roll truth is she was partying with the animals long before the Prince of Darkness entered the picture.
Daughter of infamous music manager turned gangster Don Arden, Sharon entered the family business as a teen and soon became her fathers right hand man helping to manage bands such as ELO and Black Sabbath.
When Sabbath fired frontman Ozzy Osbourne for his drug and alcohol addiction, Sharon stood by his side and took o
EP 131: Interview with Glockabelle
This week we cannot be more excited to introduce our listeners to Glockabelle. Glockabelle is a kick ass musician who plays 2 Casio VL-tones and a glockenspiel with 8 thimbles. Her unique sound makes for one hell of a live show, which she describes as a "glockenspiel-synth exorcism". Yeah, we thought you'd be intrigued!When it comes to talent and creativity Annabelle aka Glockabelle is limitless. When's the last time you saw a Casio shredding force of nature who created a new way of pla
EP 130: The Next Elvis: Barbara Barnes Sims
This week we bring you the story of the incredible Barbara Barnes Sims, author of the book The Next Elvis: Searching for Stardom at Sun Records.
We're back to reading books and sharing with you people who we find inspiring. This week, Chanty presents an episode about Barbara Barnes Sims after reading her amazing book about her time working at Sun Records.
Barbara was am employee at Sun Records from 1957-1960, just after Elvis had left, and while Carl Perkins, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Roy
EP 129: Interview with Linda Ramone
We cannot be more excited to share our interview with Linda Ramone. Muse to The Ramones, wife to guitarist Johnny and founder of the Johnny Ramone Army, the Johnny and Linda Ramone Foundation and the Hollywood Forever Johnny Ramone Tributes, one thing is for sure. Linda's quite the sensation!
For more about Linda and our visit to the Ramone Ranch read our blog post here.
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EP 128: Goin' To California
Hey everyone! While we were in Los Angeles, California we recorded what you might call a tour diary. We hope that this episode can bring some sunshine into your life as we're all at home during this time. We recorded every day during our trip, so we speak about our experience having lunch at the Chateau Marmont, spending the afternoon in the Hollywood Forever Cemetery, dancing the night away at the Rainbow, interviewing Linda Ramone at the Ramone Ranch and so much more! We also chose some music
EP 127: Interview with Pleasant Gehman Part II
Muses first interview waaaaay back in Episode 23 was with this incredible woman and when we recently went to LA we of course had to do round 2 with the Princess of Hollywood!Pleasant Gehman does it all. She's a bellydancer known as Princess Farhana, tarot reader, writer, actress, musician and alternative healer. In episode 23 she shared some of her LA punk stories, hanging with The Germs, being kidnapped by Iggy Pop, and living at the LA punk house Disgraceland.This time around Pleasant
EP 126: Muses- Live from Las Vegas!
This week your Toronto Muses fly down to Las Vegas for Miss Pamela's 2nd Annual Doll Con! We met some incredible women and reunited with others, we laughed, we cried, we danced our groupies souls off and of course we wrote! Tune in to hear all about our Vegas adventures and make sure to stay tuned for Part 2, Muses: Live from California! We hope you enjoy our audio tour diary and cannot wait to bring you some super awesome upcoming interviews!
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EP 125: Interview with Ginger Gilmour
Today, we bring you our conversation with Ginger Gilmour, a true artist and author of Memoirs of the Bright Side of the Moon. We read Ginger’s book and discussed it back in episode 56 and since then, we have been wanting to speak with her personally. Today is the day!Ginger met David Gilmour of Pink Floyd in 1971. They were married from 1975 until 1990 and have four children together. But like all of the incredible women we speak with, Ginger is multifaceted. Not only is she an author,
EP 124: Interview with DeeDee Keel
Today we chat with DeeDee Keel, a true rock and roll fan and proud Groupie. No wonder the rock and roll lifestyle chose DeeDee, growing up in Venice Beach, she had Jim Morrison as a neighbour! What did DeeDee's dad say to warn her about Jimmy? Did she listen?DeeDee recalls many incredible stories growing up on the Sunset Strip as well as her experiences working at the Whisky A Go Go between the years of 1971 and 1983! How can you NOT collect wonderful memories working at this place at t
Ep 123: Rita and Bob Marley
This week we take you to Kingston, Jamaica where Bob and Rita met and fell in love.Rita was still just a teen when she met The Wailing Wailers and began doing backing vocals for them. At the studio she began to get close to one member in particular, Robert, better known as Bob Marley. Their affection for each other grew fast and strong and before long the young couple were married.From the get go Rita looked at her marriage as a partnership. Rita was there with Bob through years of stru
Ep 122: Heart
Let’s kick it out and begin 2020 with the story of Ann and Nancy Wilson of Heart. We’ll take you through over 4 decades of astonishing talent, hard work, love, loss and sisterhood. Chanty read the memoir "Kicking and Dreaming: A Story of Heart, Soul, and Rock and Roll" by Ann and Nancy Wilson and presents it to you today!
Ann and Nancy Wilson, only 4 years apart in age, were always close. Moving from city to city and country to country with their family brought them even closer, singing and play
Ep 121: Listener Questions
Happy Holidays, everyone! Today we present an episode where we answer listener submitted questions! We discuss the ghosts of our podcast past, present and future! Thank you for your love and support this year, and we can't wait to bring you more in 2020!Twas the day after ChristmasAnd everyone's chillin'Not a rock star was stirringNot even Bob DylanThe guitars were placed by the chimney with careAnd somewhere Bon Jovi was feathering his hairChanty was nestled all snug in her bedWhile vi
Ep 120: Audrey and Hank Williams
This week we travel back in time to the 1940's & '50's where Hank Williams shook the world with a new sound dubbed 'Hillbilly Rock'
Hank may have had an incredible voice and song-writing skills like no other, but without the strong willed women who surrounded him the world may never have known. As a child it was his momager Lillie Stone pushing him to be all he could until he met the love of his life and muse for all of his songs, Audrey Mae Sheppard in 1943.
With Audrey by his side Hanks career
Ep 119: Interview with Sally Mann
This week we couldn't be more excited to share our conversation with Sally Mann, author of the fantastic memoir The Band's With Me: Tour 1964-1975.We discussed Sally's relationships with musicians and bands such as Frank Zappa, Richard Manuel, Alvin Lee, The Grateful Dead and of course, Jefferson Airplane. She also shared with us memories from her marriage to Spencer Dryden, what it was like to be a part of the legendary Rolling Stone Issue Groupies and Other Girls and what it was like
Ep. 118: Carly Simon: Boys in the Trees- A Memoir
This week, Chanty brings you the story of Carly Simon, based on her memoir "Boys In The Trees".Carly grew up in a seemingly idyllic setting, with her family splitting their time between Greenwich Village and Martha's Vineyard and having Wednesday night sing-alongs around the piano. All was not as it seems, however, as the Simon family was one full of trauma and tragedy. Carly's upbringing inspired her songwriting that explores issues of love, crime, secrecy, vulnerability, monsters, bea
Ep 117: Interview with Kathy Iandoli
In this weeks episode we had the immense pleasure of speaking with Kathy Iandoli about her incredible new book God Save the Queens: The Essential History of Women in Hip Hop.Kathy is a critically acclaimed journalist and author who has written for Vibe, Rolling Stone, Vice, Pitchfork, Playboy and many other publications. She has also held editorial positions at top hip hop websites such as All Hip Hop and BET. Kathy is an alumni in residence of music business at NYU and has appeared acr
Ep 116: Interview with Lydia Criss
In this week's episode, we chat with Lydia Criss, author of the book, Sealed with a Kiss. Lydia is the first wife of Peter Criss of KISS, ever heard of them?We had a great time chatting with Lydia about meeting Peter when he was Peter Criscuola, how their young love blossomed and being a part of the phenomenon that would become KISS. Lydia was there at the very beginning, supporting Peter while he pursued his dreams of rock and roll stardom. Lydia tells us about how Peter created the c
Ep 115: Simeon Hammond Dallas
This week we bring you our conversation with Simeon Hammond Dallas. Simeon is a singer/ songwriter and musician extraordinaire from Camden Town, London.If Simeon's name or voice sound familiar, it might be because you recognize her from Muses' VERY FIRST EPISODE! You may also have had the good fortune to catch her busking around London, and if you have, consider yourself lucky. Simeon has travelled all over the world playing music, making friends and falling in love. She shares with us
Ep 114: Francoise Hardy
This week Lynx presents the story of French pop star Francoise Hardy. Adored by both the public and fellow artists (Mick Jagger and Bob Dylan were big admirers!) and with a career spanning close to 60 years (both onstage and screen), Francoise's talent and beauty had lead her to Muse status.In 2008 Francoise published her incredibly honest and well written memoir The Despair of Monkeys and Other Trifles. In it she discusses both her career and her personal relationships including her un
Ep 113: Olivia Harrison
“Olivia really kicked ass. She is a beautiful person. His son, Dhani, is a beautiful kid, man. I’ve seen him recently. He is doing very well — very strong and inspired. Olivia had the hardest job in the world, because she loved George more than all of us, and she really took care of him and cleared the path in front of him, behind him, and inherited that crazy life, you know.“ - Tom PettyToday’s episode is all about Olivia Harrison. Olivia Trinidad Arias met George Harrison after beginn
Ep 112: Interview with Michele Overman
She's the girl with love in her eyes and flowers in her hair. We couldn't be more excited to share our conversation with the always enchanting Michele Overman. Michele has had quite a life and shares with us many stories. From growing up in Greenwich Village, becoming a teen model and her relationships with pre-famous Rock Gods such as Aerosmith's Steven Tyler and Led Zeppelin's Robert Plant. Michele also talks about her enduring friendships with other muses such as Pamela Des Barres, C
Ep 111: Walk on the Wild Side
This week we focus on the Warhol Superstars featured in Lou Reed's classic song 'Walk on the Wild Side'. Holly Woodlawn, Candy Darling, Joe Dallesandro, Joe Campbell and Jackie Curtis served as inspiration to both Lou Reed, Andy Warhol and many others along the way. This incredibly fabulous array of trailblazers paved the way with their talent, passion and strength and we hope you find them all as inspiring as we do!Doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo!!For $80 off your first month of He
Ep 110: Interview with Stardust
Stardust is a magnificent creature who does it all. So who is Stardust? Perhaps the better question is, WHAT is Stardust?Chanty first met Stardust at the Las Vegas Doll Con and was immediately enraptured by her beauty. Then, she heard her speak and thought, "I need to know more"!Stardust is an artist, jewellery maker, story teller and writer based in Los Angeles. She has written and published works of fantasy, and has a magazine dedicated to music and muses called Starseed Magazine.Toda
Ep 109: Brigitte Bardot
Chanty presents the story of Brigitte Bardot- Mega Muse, Sex Symbol and Animal Activist.
In this episode, you'll learn about why Bardot was considered the "European Marilyn Monroe", how she got discovered and which events lead to her shooting up to mega star status.
Using Barnet Singer's book "Brigitte Bardot: A Biography", Chanty recounts Brigitte's early years as a curious but lonely young girl who once thought of herself as ugly and unintelligent and who became a woman emulated by women aroun
BONUS: Keeping it Casual in Las Vegas
Here's a special bonus episode for you! Chanty of Muses talks with MJ and Bree from the Keeping It Casual Podcast in Las Vegas, Nevada!In April, Chanty attended Miss Pamela's First International Doll Con. There, she met up with Bree and MJ in the Plaza Hotel and Casino to discuss MUSIC, BOYS and so much more!You can find Keeping It Casual everywhere you listen to your podcasts andhttps://keepingitcasualpodcast.com/https://www.instagram.com/keepingitcasualpodcast/For MORE Bonus content,
Ep 108: Interview with Patti Johnsen
If Patti Johnsen's name sounds familiar it may be because you read her awesome chapter in Pamela Des Barres' book Lets Spend the Night Together. We knew right away we were talking to someone special, and cannot wait for you all to fall in love with Patti as we have!Patti recounts some awesome stories about meeting George Harrison, working at the legendary Rainbow Bar and Grill for nearly a decade, her fling with Billy Idol and her lasting friendship with Motorhead frontman Lemmy Kilmist
PATREON PREVIEW: The Dirt
Have you been thinking about becoming a Patron? For $5 a month, not only are you supporting the Muses but you'll also be getting 2 bonus episodes per month! This week we discuss the movie THE DIRT. In this episode you'll hear:- Was it really "horny as hell" as Twitter made it out to be?- Did it live up to what little expectations we had?- Did we enjoy the movie? (You might be surprised by the answer!)- Whose favourite part was the aesthetic and whose favourite part was the sexy actor, D
Ep 107: Interview with Rita Rae Roxx
Way back in episode 64 Chanty told Lynx all about Rita Rae Roxx and her incredibly fun memoir Once Upon a Rock Star: Backstage Passes in the Heavy Metal Eighties – Big Hair, Bad Boys (and One Bad Girl). This time around we couldn't have been more excited to chat with Rockin' Rita herself!
A friend wrote in Rita’s 1982 high school yearbook: “I hope that someday you will meet your true David Lee Roth … and become a rock and roll queen.” Well, she DID and she IS. Rita's extensive scrapbooks of back
Ep 106: Las Vegas Doll Con Recap
This week Chanty tells Lynx all about her 3 days in Vegas for Miss Pamela's First International Doll Con. There was dancing, yoga, three different hotel pools, gambling, mild heat stroke and of course WRITING! If you've ever wanted to get to know the Muses a little bit better, this is the very special episode to do just that.The girls also discuss their experience being mentors at Canadian Music Week, seeing Dave Grohl up close and personal, and some upcoming shows they're looking forwa
Ep. 105: Sid Vicious and Nancy Spungen
“They were two lost souls who had found each other, Their relationship came out of their inability to find what they wanted in the outside world. They were on the same wavelength. They fit each others needs. They were dependant on each other. They cared for each other. To them, what they had together was genuine love.” - Deborah Spungen
In this episode we shine a light on the iconic punk duo Sid and Nancy. A lot has been said about the pair over the years, and while researching for this episode
Ep. 104: Devyn Crimson
This week the Muses chat with Modern Muse and influencer Devyn Crimson! Devyn is a model, actress, fashion muse, writer, and dancer based out of Chicago. She also works as the social media manager for the legendary rock n roll groupie, Miss Pamela Des Barres’, fashion brand– GroupieU.
We discuss Devyn’s love of fashion and music, her amazing youtube channel where she does fantastic tutorials and recreations of favourite 60’s and 70’s muses, life with her musician boyfriend, her new Etsy shop The
Ep. 103: Laurel Canyon
On this week’s episode, Chanty takes you back to a time when eucalyptus trees hung in front yards, people went cabin to cabin playing each other their new music, and musicians would gather at the store to smoke on the wall, have a chat and see where the night took them. We’re going to LAUREL CANYON.
Using Michael Walker’s book Laurel Canyon: The Inside Story of Rock-and-Roll’s Legendary Neighborhood, Chanty tells Lynx about this neighbourhood that inspired some of the biggest artists of our time
Ep. 102: Interview with Roxana Shirazi
This week our guest is Roxana Shirazi! She is an author, journalist, lecturer, actress and bad-ass human being with a heart of gold. Roxana is the author of ‘The Last Living Slut: Born in Iran, Bred Backstage’ and will be releasing a new book this fall called “Dead Iranian Girl”.In this episode we talk about Roxana’s childhood, what it was like to move to England at the age of 10, how she got her start in the rock and roll world and all of the double standards that come along with it. W
Ep. 101: Tara Browne
This week we bring you the life story of Guinness heir turned ’60’s muse Tara Browne. Born into Irish aristocracy, Tara’s upbringing was anything but normal. Surrounded by some of the worlds most famous writers, artists, and politicians, Tara spent his childhood absorbing culture and learning by experience. By 14, Tara was already influencing those around him, always ahead of everyone else when it came to music, fashion and fast cars. When Tara moved to London he became a central figure in the S
Ep. 100: Evelyn McDonnell: Women Who Rock Interview
The Muses celebrate episode 100 by getting to know writer Evelyn McDonnell and discussing her latest book, Women Who Rock: Bessie to Beyonce, Girl Groups to Riot Grrrl! Women Who Rock features over 100 amazing artists and is written by a collective of incredible women. If that weren’t enough, each artist gets their own gorgeous illustration, all created by extremely talented female artists.
One of our favourite additions to the book was a playlist suggestion to go along with each chapter. We rea
Ep. 99: Dolly Parton - The Early Years
We all know her, we all love her and there is no one else like her. Who could we possibly be talking about? That’s right, Dolly Parton!Today Chanty presents the story of Dolly Parton, the early years. With the help of Dolly’s book “Dolly: My Life and Other Unfinished Business”, you can hear the story of how Dolly got to be the super star she is today. A small town girl from the smoky mountains of East Tennessee, Dolly was one of twelve children born in a home no bigger than a shack. A r
Ep. 98: Interview with Jenny Boyd
Jenny Boyd has led an incredible life. In the 60’s she found herself immersed in the world of Rock n Roll. Jenny was a model, a Muse, a sister to Pattie Boyd , sister is law to George Harrison and later Eric Clapton and wife to Mick Fleetwood and Ian Wallace.
In her 30s she embarked on a new adventure, earning a PhD in Humanities. From there she authored a book, It’s Not Only Rock’n’Roll, in which 75 of the world’s most iconic musicians reveal their thoughts on creating music. She has probed th
Ep. 97: Helen & Lee Morgan
Happy 2019 everyone! We thought we’d start the new year with something a little different. Instead of taking you on a rock n roll journey we are diving into some sweet jazz with the story of Helen and Lee Morgan - Blue Note Records
Everyone who knew Helen loved her. Her place was a mecca for musicians and artists alike who needed a good meal and some TLC. When Lee, an extremely talented trumpeter who was very much down on his luck arrived on her doorstep Helen knew she had to help him get back
Ep. 96: Interview with Jon Scott
“We would not be listening to Tom Petty on the radio had it not been for you Jon Scott”
– Mark Felsot Sirius/XM Host and ProducerTom Petty Radio Channel 31
It’s our last episode of 2018! And what a way to end they year. In today’s episode, we speak to Jon Scott, author of Tom Petty and Me: My Rock ‘n’ Roll Adventures with Tom Petty.
When Chanty received the e-mail about interviewing Jon, she couldn’t believe her good fortune. Being one of the biggest Tom Petty and the Heartb
Ep 95: Poison Ivy and Lux Interior: The Story of The Cramps
When hearing the story of Lux Interior and Poison Ivy! Rorschach one thing is abundantly clear – these two we’re destined to be with one another. While both were attending Sacramento State in the early 70’s it was a chance encounter off campus that led to their introduction. As Ivy said “I was a teenage hitchhiker and he gave me a ride. He’s been giving me a ride ever since.”
Within a fortnight the pair had shacked up and their equal passion for rock n roll became their life. Discovering old 50
Ep. 94: Linda Thompson- A Little Thing Called Life: On Loving Elvis Presley, Bruce Jenner and Songs in Between
This episode is for anyone who is truly curious about what it was like to live beside the KING- Elvis Presley. In her amazing memoir, Linda Thompson writes: “ as the adage goes, you don’t[...]
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Ep. 93: Pamela Des Barres: The Interview!
Today we present you with our long awaited, highly anticipated interview with Pamela Des Barres A woman who really needs no introduction- but we’ll give you one anyway. This woman is a legend. She is the author of 5 books, and maybe you’ve heard of her work? I’m with the Band: Confessions of a Groupie? This woman is such a rock star in her on right that when we were out vintage shopping with her today, she was recognized and called out as royalty. And she really is that- rock royalty.
Pamela fir
Ep. 92: Interview with Mother Mother
What a squealing pleasure it is when we get to interview a band that we have loved for YEARS! We sat down with Mother Mother the evening before the release of their new album Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
EP 91: Interview with Dorothy Carvello
When we read Dorothy Carvello‘s memoir Anything for a Hit: An A&R Woman’s Story of Surviving the Music Industry we were blown away. Dorothy had a life-long dream of working in the music industry and when the opportunity arose to work for Atlantic Records President Ahmet Ertegün, Dorothy jumped at the chance. Almost immediately she would discover this was no regular workplace. As Dorothy put it “If personnel had actually enforced the rules, everyone in the building would have been fi
Ep 90: Interview with Kristin Casey
Today’s guest is Kristin Casey, author of the book Rock Monster: My Life with Joe Walsh as well as a surrogate partner and intimacy coach. Yep, we said Joe Walsh, a wildly (emphasis on wildly) talented musician and songwriter in his own right as well as a member of Eagles and Ringo Starr and his All Starr Band, just to name a few.We spoke with Kristin about her serious long term relationship with Joe Walsh, but as is the muses tradition, we get into so much more with our muse du jour.We
Ep 89: Bobbie Jean Brown – The Interview
We recently had the pleasure of speaking with the incredible Bobbie Jean Brown about her life and career! Bobbie first became a household name as a contestant on Star Search. Winning a record breaking[...]The post Ep 89: Bobbie Jean Brown – The Interview appeared first on Muses and Stuff Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jacob Cade at Nashville Rock n Pod
Jacob Cade is a 19 year old musician from El Paso Texas who now lives in Colorado. Chanty had the pleasure of chatting with him at the Nashville Rock n Pod Expo. He showed[...]
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EP 88: The Muses at Sun Studio
In August we had the great pleasure of heading down to Memphis and doing a tour of The Legendary Sun Studio. With Elvis acting as our guardian angel, that tour turned into a late night, after hours recording session with Daniel Hall and Ples Hampton.Daniel and Ples were the most amazing hosts AND guests, making us feel welcome and sharing their insight and knowledge on Sun Records history, amazing women such as Marion Keisker and Barbara Pitman who greatly contributed to Sun Studios pa
EP 87: Erin Everly, Stephanie Seymour & The Rocket Queen
Axl Rose and his band Guns N' Roses may have been a well known name on Sunset Strip but the band had yet to cut a full length record when he met model Erin Everly. The two became inseparable however right from the start friends could see it wasn’t the healthiest relationship. Their time together would inspire many of Guns n Roses most well known songs, but the volatile nature of their relationship would overcome any good that was there.After their split Axl would meet another model, Ste
EP 86 : Molly Johnson & The Kensington Market Jazz Festival
Attention all music lovers! Canadian Jazz Legend Molly Johnson has been hard at work with her incredible team to make this years Kensington Jazz Festival the best one yet. Going into their third year this[...]
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EP 85: Britta Lee Shain (The Interview)
Britta Lee Shain is a musician, activist and author of the book Seeing the Real You At Last: Life and Love on the Road with Bob Dylan. We loved her book and after talking[...]
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Under the Radar at Nashville Rock N Pod
Here is our interview with the Memphis band Under the Radar who we chatted with the Nashville Rock n Pod Fest. This band is special. When we found out that a rock band made[...]
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EP 84: Grace Slick
Grace Slick always knew she wasn’t meant for a more “conventional” lifestyle, but it wasn’t until she began seeing live music and started her own band that she finally felt she’d found her destiny. When her bandmates in The Great Society decided to find their own path, Grace was asked to join her friends in the already popular Jefferson Airplane (& later Jefferson Starship).
Grace was well known for her outspoken and badass ways onstage, and audiences loved them. Their music filled the airwaves
EP 82: Alice Carbone Tench
This week we have the pleasure of talking with Alice Carbone Tench. Alice is an author, blogger, mother, amateur cook and a rock-wife! We’ve been a fan of Alice from the day we[...]
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EP 81: Cynthia Lennon
When Cynthia first met John Lennon he was an 18 year old teddy boy more interested in being class clown and playing his guitar then focusing on school work. Both students at the Liverpool College of Art, Cynthia soon found herself looking forward to seeing him, laughing at John’s sharp wit and swooning when he’d play a tune or two after classes. It wasn’t long before they became a couple, but right from the start Cynthia realized life with John would never be simple. “He wanted me with him for
EP 80: Jo Wood (The Interview)
Last July we celebrated the dazzling Jo Wood by reading her 2012 memoir It’s Only Rock n Roll: Thirty Years Married to a Rolling Stone and by sharing her story. This July we got to chat with the woman herself and are over the moon to share our interview with her!!In this episode we talk about Jo’s teen years in the model the modelling industry, her hilarious introduction to The Rolling Stones and Ron Wood as well as some of her favourite memories of life on the road with the boys.We al
EP 79: Sam Roberts
It’s true what they say, he really is the nicest guy in the biz. This week, Chanty and Lynx interview Rock & Roll sweetheart and medicine man, Sam Roberts. Speaking of backstage movers and[...]The post EP 79: Sam Roberts appeared first on Muses and Stuff Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
EP 78: Groupie Tales
  Lynx is back from London and she has some tales! She tells Chanty about her whirlwind adventure in England which includes going to a Rolling Stones concert and meeting a 70 year old Pearl[...]
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EP 77: Jacqueline and Pete Doherty
This is the story of Pete Doherty told from the perspective of his mother Jacqueline. Why would a mother write a book called Pete Doherty: My Prodigal Son with the subtitle Every mother’s Nightmare…[...]The post EP 77: Jacqueline and Pete Doherty appeared first on Muses and Stuff Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
EP 76: Astrid Kirchherr and Stuart Sutcliffe
When Astrid Kirchherr and her friend Klaus Voormann came across The Beatles playing deep within Hamburgs red light district they were gobsmacked – rock n roll simply did not exist in Germany in 1960. Soon they began attending shows every night and Astrid, a gifted photographer, got the idea to shoot the band. With Klaus’ help translating, soon The Beatles were their fast friends and subjects of Astrid’s latest photo sessions- their first official publicity photos. While she connected w
EP 75: Lorraine D’Alessio
“There’s more to say about women than victimization. What about empowerment? What about how we’re changing the world?” Lorraine D’Alessio is a US attorney and the Founder and CEO of D’Alessio Law Group in[...]The post EP 75: Lorraine D’Alessio appeared first on Muses and Stuff Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
EP 74: Vivian Cash
She was the world’s “first lady of country music” and it’s time that she tells her story. Today Chanty presents you the life of Vivian Cash.“The truth is, I have only recently begun to feel the grace and reconciliation of making sense of what happened to our marriage. And now, with Johnny’s blessing, I would finally have what I longed to have for so many years in his shadow: a voice of my own to tell the world the truth”. First, Chanty talks about a few podcasts she’s listening to right
EP 73: Interview with Bif Naked
Chanty and Lynx chat with the one and only Bif Naked! Getting to sit down with Canada’s Queen of Punk was such an immense pleasure! Bif has been kicking ass and breaking barriers for over[...]
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CMW interview with MEGAN NADIN
By a beautiful trick of fate, Chanty and Megan were sitting beside each other at a Canadian Music Week panel and it was love at first sight! It is our pleasure to introduce you to singer/[...]The post CMW interview with MEGAN NADIN appeared first on Muses and Stuff Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
CMW interview with JESPER SKIBSBY of WARM
While you may have not heard of WARM yet, we have a feeling it will soon be on the lips of music lovers and artists alike. An acronym for World Airplay Radio Monitor, WARM (currently)[...]
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EP 72: Edie Sedgwick
This week Lynx presents the story of Edie Sedgwick! We love bringing you interviews but we are SO HAPPY to get back to storytelling! “She was a catalyst. By being in contact with her, the edges were sharper. An evening with Edie would only end when Edie had got to the point of exhaustion, which would be at the end of 2 or 3 days. There’s that old Yogi axiom: the higher you go, the further you fall. We all know that. She liked walking very close to extinction, always.” Adored by all thos
EP 71: Electrified Porcupine
This week’s episode is very special because we introduce you to Electrified Porcupine! If that name sounds familiar, it’s because you hear it at the beginning of all of our episodes. Electrified Porcupine brings[...]
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EP 70: Ann Moses- The Interview!
If you listened to our episode about Ann Moses and her outta sight memoir Meow! My Groovy Life with Tiger Beats Idols, you’ll know she was a fabulous trailblazer with so many interesting stories there was simply too many to cover! We were super excited to get the opportunity to talk to Ann ourselves and had such a fabulous time talking with her!In this interview we talk about Ann’s writing process, her journey from journalist to interviewee (it involves Millennials and Google!), fame i
EP 69: Christian Swain of Rock N Roll Archaeology
This week Chanty and Lynx chat with Christian Swain, founder and host producer over at Rock N Roll Archaeology! We first met when both of our shows were featured on the Elvis episode of[...]
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EP 68: Patti Scialfa and Bruce Springsteen
It’s PART TWO of our collaboration with TRAMPS LIKE US and Lee McCormack. This week we talk about the enduring musical partnership and marriage of Patti Scialfa and Bruce Springsteen.This is a spotlight on the First Lady of E Street! We discuss Patti’s childhood, her solo career, how she came to meet Bruce and become a part of the band and OF COURSE- her influence on Bruce musically and personally! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
EP 67: The Lovely Ladies of Bruce Springsteen
This week Muses and Stuff teams up with the podcast TRAMPS LIKE US with Lee McCormack. In part 1 of this 2 part series Chanty, Lynx and Lee discuss Bruce’s upbringing and the women who made big impacts on his young life.We take you back to when Bruce Springsteen was a boy- a shy, soft-hearted dreamer. In this episode, you’ll hear about his humble beginnings which include his relationship with his grandmother, mother and sisters as well as how his father affected his attitude and action
EP 66: Interview with Maureen Van Zandt
We couldn’t be more excited to share this weeks interview with the beautiful, talently and supremely lovely Maureen Van Zandt!Maureen has had quite an incredible life and it was such a joy to hear some of her stories! Her passion for dance and the theatre has been the center of her life since she was a young girl leading her to work both on and off Broadway. She has built an amazing career for herself, not just dancing and acting but developing her own theatre companies and producing th
EP 65: Patti Smith and Robert Mapplethorpe
This week Lynx shares the story behind the unique friendship of two iconic artists, Patti Smith & Robert Mapplethorpe. After discovering the arts at a very young age Patti Smith dreamed of not only becoming an artist herself but to find a partner to share inspiration with. At age 20, on her first day as a New Yorker she found just that. Patti and Robert Mapplethorpe immediately hit it off and were soon living together, working side by side. Patti and Robert were your typical young,
EP 64: Rita Rae Roxx
This week Chanty presents the story of Rita Rae Roxx based on her book Once Upon a Rock Star: Backstage Passes in the Heavy Metal Eighties – Big Hair, Bad Boys (and One Bad[...]The post EP 64: Rita Rae Roxx appeared first on Muses and Stuff Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Meet Sami Harris
Today Lynx and Chanty introduce you to Sami Harris- an LA doll who they met through the Queen- Pamela Des Barres! Sami Harris is 20 year old writer, social media influencer, music journalist and yogi[...]
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EP 63: Ann Moses
This week Lynx tells Chanty all about the delightful Ann Moses! When Ann scored herself a job at Tiger Beat Magazine she, like it’s readers, was just a teen herself. Within a few short years she would go from a part time editorial assistant to editor in chief of the ever growing tween magazine. If you’re picturing her stuck at some desk… think again. Ann spent the majority of her time outside the office. You may have found her traveling on tour buses with Tiger Beat faves like Paul Reve
Interview with Avery Florence
Avery Florence is a Toronto based artist. Avery’s EP January which was recorded live off the floor was released earlier this year and it is SO GOOD. When Avery walked in to record, Lynx and[...]
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Ep 62: Pauline Butcher and Frank Zappa
This week we take you all the way back to the 1960’s to a log cabin nestled in Laurel Canyon. Chanty tells Lynx the story of Pauline Butcher, Frank Zappa’s secretary. This episode is based on her book: FREAK OUT! My life with Frank Zappa.
So how did a secretary from England come to know, befriend and even live with Frank Zappa, his wife Gail and all of the “freaks” in Laurel Canyon? Who is Suzy Creamcheese? What was it like living in a log cabin where anyone including Mick Jagger, Marianne Faith
EP 61: Suze Rotolo and Bob Dylan
This week Lynx takes you Greenwich Village in the 1960’s where poetry, politics and folk music take center stage. As a “red diaper baby” with 2 Communist parents, political activism was built into Suze’s DNA. As a young teenager Suze Rotolo began hanging out in Greenwich Village with other like-minded friends and was soon a fixture at clubs such as Gerdes Folk City, The Gaslight, Kettle of Fish and The Bitter End. Places that launched the careers of many folk singers such as Dave Van Ro
EP 60: Carol Ann Harris and Lindsey Buckingham
This week Chanty brings you the story of Carol Ann Harris and her 9 year relationship with Lindsey Buckingham. We dive deep into the inner circle that is the Fleetwood Mac family thank you[...]The post EP 60: Carol Ann Harris and Lindsey Buckingham appeared first on Muses and Stuff Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
EP 59: Jan Gaye
Life had never been easy for Jan but growing up listening to Marvin Gaye's sweet soulful voice on the record player came with daydreams of a promising future. So when the opportunity came to meet the man of her dreams there was no way Jan wasn’t going to seize the opportunity. She didn’t care that Marvin was still legally married or about their 17 year age difference and neither, it seems, did Marvin.Before long the pair were inseparable and with Jan as his muse, Marvin began making the
EP 58: Ben Fong-Torres
Today Chanty tells Lynx and listeners the story of BEN FONG- TORRES. We’ve been getting some requests to do another episode on a male Muse and/ or Groupie so listen up to see why we[...]The post EP 58: Ben Fong-Torres appeared first on Muses and Stuff Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
EP 57: Pat Benatar
Singer-Songwriter. Business Woman. Rock ’n’ Roll Icon. Feminist. Trailblazer. Wife & Mother. Put all that together (and then some!) and you have this weeks muse, the incredible Pat Benatar!
Growing up Pat dreamed of being part of a dynamic rock ’n’ roll duo. Jagger & Richards, Plant & Page, she may have had the vocal chops but to make it to Rocks greatest heights she knew she needed a phenomenal guitarist by her side. It was while working on her first album, In the Heat of the Night, that Pat w
EP 56: Ginger Gilmour
This week we bring you the story of Ginger Gilmour. She is an artist, a philanthropist, a colour therapy healer, a light worker, a mother to 4 children and the long time wife of[...]The post EP 56: Ginger Gilmour appeared first on Muses and Stuff Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Flatliners Interview
Last night Chanty and Lynx had the pleasure of speaking with Chris and Paul from The Flatliners before their sold out show at the Opera House in Toronto. These guys are celebrating the 10th anniversary[...]
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EP 55: Mary Weiland and Scott Weiland
Mary Forsberg was only 16 years old when she first met Scott Weiland. Seven years her senior, Scott had been hired to chauffeur Mary around to her modelling gigs. While their attraction was immediate, their careers were taking them in different directions. As Mary was jet-setting from Milan to Tokyo to Paris for exciting fashion shoots, Scott and his band, Stone Temple Pilots were beginning to dominate the airwaves. But great success doesn’t automatically equal great happiness. Both Sco
EP 54: Linda Ronstadt
This week we bring you the story of the beautiful! the talented! the powerhouse of a woman that is LINDA RONSRADT. Chanty read Linda’s book Simple Dreams: A Musical Memoir a few years back[...]The post EP 54: Linda Ronstadt appeared first on Muses and Stuff Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
VISSIA and FXRRVST
This week Chanty and Lynx do an interview with two Canadian bands making incredible strides in the music scene. Alex Vissia and her band VISSIA are on tour right now all the way[...]
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EP 53: Pamela Courson and Jim Morrison
This week we bring you the love story of Pamela Courson and Jim Morrison! While the stories of how they met may differ, one thing was clear from the very beginning – Jim and Pam were meant to be. Jim was only beginning to move into music then, his band The Doors working hard to build a career. Pamela was with him every step of the way not only supporting his dreams but becoming muse for both his lyrics and poetry. They became a famous duo among the Laurel Canyon crowd, living in “the ho
EP 52: Britta Lee Shain and Bob Dylan
This week we bring you the story of Britta Lee Shain! Britta wrote an incredible memoir called “Seeing the Real You At Last: Life and Love on the Road with Bob Dylan“. Britta’s book is[...]The post EP 52: Britta Lee Shain and Bob Dylan appeared first on Muses and Stuff Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
EP 51: Kathy Etchingham
This week is all about Kathy Etchingham! Packing her bags and leaving her troubled childhood behind her at only 16, Kathy moved to London in search of the fun, glamourous lifestyle she had always dreamed of. She immediately found herself immersed in the swinging rock ‘n’ roll nightlife, having fun flirtations, memorable interactions and lasting friendships with musicians such as Keith Moon, BRIAN JONES, John Lennon & many more. When she met Jimi Hendrix on his first night in England
EP 50: Yoko Ono
Episode 50! It’s a heavy hitter… YOKO ONO! Recorded on the same day of John and Sean’s birthday, Chanty tells Lynx about some of the incredible life lived so far by Yoko Ono. We go[...]
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EP 49: Mira Manga of the Girls on Tour Podcast
This week is a simulpodcast between Mira Manga of the Girls on Tour podcast and us, Muses and Stuff! Join us as we swap stories of our own touring experiences, discuss all the complications and[...]
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To Tom, Love Chanty
Chanty here. This week I speak about what it felt like to learn about the passing of Tom Petty. I’m processing and working through it the way I know how… being quiet and then talking[...]
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EP 48: Mayte Garcia
By the time Mayte Garcia was 16 she’d had her whole future planned out. Belly dancing professionally since she was just 3 years old, Mayte knew she belonged in Cairo where all the great belly dancers perform. But when her family decided to catch a Prince show while on vacation… all of that changed. Encouraged by her family, Mayte sought out the tour, with a video of her dancing in hand with the hopes that she could get it to Prince. She succeeded of course, which led to a deep friendship and a j
EP 47: Lori Lightning
This week Chanty and Lynx return to tell you all about LORI LIGHTNING! Lori found herself on the Sunset Strip in the 1970’s “by accident”. A teen model and one of the youngest of the[...]The post EP 47: Lori Lightning appeared first on Muses and Stuff Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
EP 46: Happy 69th Birthday Pamela Des Barres!
This episode is for the woman who started it all, our Queen, PAMELA DES BARRES! Without her, this podcast would NOT exist. Pamela Ann Miller, from Reseda California was born on September 9th 1948. This[...]The post EP 46: Happy 69th Birthday Pamela Des Barres! appeared first on Muses and Stuff Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
EP 45: Groupie Movies
Welcome to Round 2 of Groupie Movies! This time around your dolls give you more films starring Muses, biopics about some legendary musicians and the women they loved and some super fun films centered around[...]
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EP 44: Ginger Alden (Elvis Month Part 3)
"Elvis and Ginger" tells the story between Ginger Alden and Elvis Presley over the course of 9 months before his death. Ginger granted very little interviews over the years and has saved the intimate details of their relationship until this book. What was it like getting swept up into Elvis’ world? Listen in this week to find out as we finish off our 3 episode special based on this amazing book for Elvis Month!
Elvis and Ginger met in 1976 when Elvis was looking for a girlfriend and requested to
EP 43: Priscilla Presley (Elvis Month Part 2)
Episode 2 of our 3-parter is all about the only woman to ever marry The King, Priscilla Presley! Today- August 16th- marks the 40th year of Elvis’ passing and we’re talking about the women he[...]
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EP 42: Ann- Margret Olsson (Elvis Month Part 1)
Welcome to our triple ELVIS PRESLEY special! This month your dolls Chanty & Lynx celebrate The King and the women he loved to honour the 40th anniversary of his passing. There’s even a bonus episode for those who have yet to listen as Chanty recorded one all about the incredible Tura Satana last year!
First on the bill is the fireball Ann-Margret. Originally from Sweden, Ann-Margret Olsson came to America at age 5 and almost immediately began training for a career onstage. Her love of music and
EP 41: Sass Jordan (Interview)
The air changes when Sass Jordan walks into the room. This woman is electric. Sass and the Muses got on like a house on fire! Our energies were so in tune that our microphone cut[...]
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EP 40: Viv Albertine
This week we bring you the incredible story of Viv Albertine which begins with the birth of punk rock in England.
As a fashion student at the Chelsea School of Art she began dating Mick Jones (who would shortly form his band The Clash) and made friends with Malcolm McLaren and Vivienne Westwood. When McLaren invited her out to see The Sex Pistols perform, Viv’s life would change forever. Dreaming of a music career since she was a child, she now saw in punk rock a bridge to her dream. Viv got a g
EP 39: Jenny Boyd
This week’s episode is all about Jenny Boyd. You may recognize the Boyd name as a popular one in rock and roll history, as she’s sisters with Pattie Boyd (married to George Harrison and Eric[...]The post EP 39: Jenny Boyd appeared first on Muses and Stuff Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
EP 38: Vanessa Heins
Vanessa Heins is a Rock and Roll photographer but she’s not just someone who takes photos of bands. She’s a fan, a friend and a creative individual in her own right. She is a true[...]The post EP 38: Vanessa Heins appeared first on Muses and Stuff Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
EP 37: Jo Wood
This week's episode: Jo Wood (It's Only Rock and Roll- 30 Years Married to a Rolling Stone) is now up on our website and iTunes!!
When Jo Wood Official met Rolling Stone guitarist Ronnie Wood at a party in 1977 she thought he was ridiculous and snubbed him. For Ronnie however it “was love at first sight, the absolute”. He set out to find her, redeemed himself after their hilarious first encounter (You gotta listen to find out why!) and in no time at all the pair were absolutely smitten. It wasn’
EP 36: Deborah Curtis (Love Will Tear Us Apart)
“This book also tells us something that is ever present but rarely discussed. The role of women in the male often macho world of rock. Deborah Curtis is the woman who supported her husband but[...]
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The Dirty Nil – Groupie Blog Thoughts
The Dirty Nil is the kind of band that makes you remember why being a Groupie is the best thing in the world. In a time where there is seemingly barbed wire on backstage doors[...]
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Chanty’s interview with The Dirty Nil
The Dirty Nil is the kind of band that makes you remember why being a Groupie is the best thing in the world. In a time where there is seemingly barbed wire on backstage doors[...]The post Chanty’s interview with The Dirty Nil appeared first on Muses and Stuff Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
EP 35: Sandra Dee
This week Chanty and Lynx step back in time to give you the story behind dream lovers Bobby Darin and Sandra Dee. Joined by modern day crooner and friend Alex Bird, Lynx and Alex tell Chanty not only Sandra’s life story but Bobby’s as well.
Both Sandra and Bobby’s childhood experiences with illness and abuse would forever shape both of their careers and their relationship with one another. Meeting on set in Italy in 1960 it was (almost) love at first sight for Bobby and Sandra. By the end of the
EP 34: Interview with Denise Donlon
Denise began her career in music as a MUCH Music VJ in 1985 and by 1992 was named director of Music Programming before becoming VP and General manager in 1997. In the year 2000 Denise became the first female President of Sony Music Canada and remained there for 4 years. From 2008-2011 Denise was the Executive Director of CBC English Radio. She has devoted herself to numerous charitable initiatives, working with organizations such as War Child Canada, Music Counts and the Clinton Giustra
EP 33: The Actress in the Song
This week Chanty and Lynx throw together a fun list of actresses who have been muse to not only their directors, but to some famous musicians as well. Before getting into the muses, Chanty and[...]
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EP 32: Chris O’Dell
This week's episode is all about Chris O'Dell! She was a muse to George Harrison (he wrote a song about her called Miss O'Dell), Leon Russell (he wrote a song about her called Pisces Apple Lady) and she was the woman in the hall in a Joni Mitchell song. She's on the back cover of Exile on Main St., typed all of the lyrics to "All Things Must Pass" and it was somewhere in Dallas that she "started sleeping with Mick Jagger". She witnessed the love triangle between George, Pattie and Eric Clapton a
T.O. WebFest Showcase
Hello lovely listeners! T.O Webfest begins THIS Thursday May 25th at the CN Tower in Toronto! Since we’re nominated in the category of Achievement in Podcasting, we’ll be showcasing our Groupie goodness for all the[...]
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EP 31: Backstreet Boys (Chanty’s Groupie Origins)
This week’s episode goes waaaaay back. Back to Backstreet’s Back, alright?! Chanty brings in her friend Henni to discuss the similarities and differences between their obsession and infatuation with the Backstreet Boys. Henni is originally[...]
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EP 30: Courtney Love
The girls are back for another episode- just the two of them talking about some amazing women. Whether you love her or love to hate her Courtney Love is undeniably one of rock n rolls[...]The post EP 30: Courtney Love appeared first on Muses and Stuff Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The sweetest chit-chat with… Fred Penner!
Fred Penner is a 3-time Juno Award winning singer-songwriter who just released his 13th Album which is called Hear the Music. Hear The Music features incredible Canadian talent including Ron Sexsmith, Alex Cuba, Basia Bulat, The Good[...]The post The sweetest chit-chat with… Fred Penner! appeared first on Muses and Stuff Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
54-40 Interview at Canadian Music Week
It’s a first for Brad and Dave of 54-40– their first podcast interview! Brad, Dave, Chanty and Lynx chat about their favourite podcasts, what radio stations they’re listening to and how social media has changed the[...]
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Canadian Music Week Recap: Nights 1 and 2
Night 1: Night one of CMW was a blast, MunziO and Zoobombs put on a great show at the Silver Dollar but it’s the women we encountered that gave us the biggest thrill. We met[...]
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EP 29: Alice Carbone- The Sex Girl (A Novel)
Our guest this week is Kimberley Elyse, a podcaster, innovator and Australian beauty now living in Montreal. She is also Chanty’s “Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers” friend. This week Chanty, Lynx and Kim discuss the[...]The post EP 29: Alice Carbone- The Sex Girl (A Novel) appeared first on Muses and Stuff Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Muses Minisode #2: Canadian Music Week, T.O. Webfest and a story from our doll Allison
On this mini episode of Muses and Stuff, Chanty and Lynx share some great news about being included in this year’s T.O. Webfest, next week’s Canadian Music Week agenda and share a story about the[...]
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EP 28: Pamela and Michael Des Barres- Rock and Roll Marriage and Enduring Friendships
This week is dedicated to our Fairy Godmother, the one who started it all, Pamela Des Barres. Lynx and Chanty are tickled to have an entire episode dedicated to the Queen of the Groupies, the[...]The post EP 28: Pamela and Michael Des Barres- Rock and Roll Marriage and Enduring Friendships appeared first on Muses and Stuff Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
EP 27: Miki the Rock and Roll Psychic
Lynx and Chanty have the pleasure of sitting down with Miki, a clairvoyant Medium who has been working as a Psychic since the age of 12. She is a highly sought after professional whose client[...]
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EP 26: The Girl in the Song
This week Chanty and Lynx balance out last week’s episode with The Girl in the Song! How did we pick just 10? We explain that, so give it a listen! The muses this week include[...]
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EP 25: Male Muses (The Boy in the Song)
This week is all about the boys! Lynx and Chanty have rounded up 10 lesser known backstories to some of their favourite tunes that were inspired by the artists’ friends, family members, ex’s and fellow[...]
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Bonus Episode: Something about Tom Petty with Kimberley from the Badassery Show Podcast
Chanty and Kimmy were introduced by a mutual friend because a) They are both badass women who have bad ass podcasts and perhaps more importantly, b) THEY ARE BOTH TOTALLY AND COMPLETELY OBSESSED WITH TOM[...]The post Bonus Episode: Something about Tom Petty with Kimberley from the Badassery Show Podcast appeared first on Muses and Stuff Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 24: Cyrinda Foxe
This week Chanty and Lynx discuss the stunningly beautiful Cyrinda Foxe.Raised in a strict, often abusive household, Cyrinda found solace in rock n roll music and magazines. It was there she discovered women like Marianne Faithfull, Pattie Boyd, and Anita PAllenberg- divine women she describes as “absolutely superior”.In 1971, Cyrinda left home for New York City. It wasn’t long before she became a regular at Max’s Kansas City, making friends with Leee Black Childers and Candy Darling wh
EP: 23 Pleasant Gehman Interview
Our guest this week is Pleasant Gehman. Crowned the Princess of Hollywood by Rodney Bingenheimer, this Goddess does it all. She’s a writer, actress, musician, tarot reader and alternative healer. It doesn’t stop there. Some[...]The post EP: 23 Pleasant Gehman Interview appeared first on Muses and Stuff Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
EP: 22 Agnes DeMarco
Agnes DeMarco is a Rock Star. A former ballerina, a true music lover and a guiding light of inspiration, she truly believes that music is the ultimate connector helping people to find their sense of[...]The post EP: 22 Agnes DeMarco appeared first on Muses and Stuff Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Muses Mini-sode
It’s a mini musecast to get you by until next week! Chanty reads an email from a new listener and fan named Christy, who confirms that our Heartbreaker, Mike Campbell is just the sweetest. Lynx[...]
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EP: 21 Mrs. Micky Dolenz
This week Chanty and Lynx welcome special guest and fellow doll Jacqueline Dolenz. Not only does this redheaded beauty serve as web mistress to our beloved Miss P, she also created her own online community[...]The post EP: 21 Mrs. Micky Dolenz appeared first on Muses and Stuff Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Teaser: Agnes DeMarco
It’s family day and we can’t think of a better way to celebrate than speaking with the ULTIMATE Rock and Roll mama: Agnes Demarco! Here’s a teaser- look for full episode coming soon!  
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Episoe 20: Gail Zappa!
This week’s Groupie/Muse is Gail Zappa! She is the quintessential rock and roll wife. She was married to Frank Zappa with whom she had 4 children. Listen to hear the story of how it was[...]
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EP 19: Roxana Shirazi
Roxana Shirazi is the author of “The Last Living Slut, Born in Iran: Bred Backstage”. She holds a Masters Degree in English and speaks at International Women’s Conferences on the Subject of Gender and Identity.[...]
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EP 18: Groupie Movies
Did you know that Christian Bale was in a movie where he played a Groupie? Neither did we until Lynx told us on this weeks episode that’s all about Groupie Movies! FYI- That movie is called[...]The post Groupie Movies (Episode 18) appeared first on Muses and Stuff Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
EP 17: Bobbie Brown “The Cherry Pie Girl”
From Miss Louisiana Teen USA to Star Search to the Cherry Pie video, this week we talk Bobbie Brown! She’s Chanty’s first Groupie of the 80’s & 90’s, and her doll friend Andrea Holz is[...]The post Bobbie Brown “The Cherry Pie Girl” (Episode 17) appeared first on Muses and Stuff Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
EP 16: Anita Pallenberg, Keith Richards, Mick Jagger and Brian Jones
“She was the most incredible woman I’d ever met. Dazzling, beautiful, hypnotic and unsettling. Her smile. Those carnivorous teeth obliterated everything. Other women evaporated next to her. I was utterly in her thrall and would[...]
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Cynthia Plaster Caster (Episode 14)
This episode is brought to you from Montreal, Quebec! My guest this week is an artist, musician and board member for Rock Camp for Girls Montreal and a dear, dear friend. Brought to you from Tricia’s[...]
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Sweet Connie (Episode 13)
“On the road for 40 days Last night in Little Rock put me in a haze Sweet, sweet Connie, doin’ her act She had the whole show and that’s a natural fact” Those are the[...]
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Angela Bowie (Episode 12)
This week, Chanty welcomes back the lovely and luscious Lynx O’Leary to talk about the one and only Angela Bowie. Without a doubt Angela was critical in the construction of La Bowie, she WAS La[...]
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EP 11: Marianne Faithfull- Lynx's First Episode!
There are thousands of podcasts about True Crime. There is only ONE podcast about Groupies. It’s this one. Today we discuss the legendary musician, muse and groupie: Marianne Faithfull. Without the influence of our guest[...]The post Marianne Faithfull (Episode 11) appeared first on Muses and Stuff Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices