Backstage Pass

About Backstage Pass

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

Publisher

Douglas McLean | Canoe FM

Category

arts · music

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

9 Dec 2022

Latest episode

8 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

100 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   8 Oct 2026

   MIA KELLY- BIG TIME ROLLER COASTER FEELING. – EPISODE #100

   This week, MIA KELLY- BIG TIME ROLLER COASTER FEELING. – EPISODE #100 Mia Kelly’s new album is so full of life, energy and fun. Mia shares many aspects of her creative process – “the emotional rollercoaster”, that resulted in this very evocative new set of songs. Continuing on her Canada wide tour, Mia took the time to talk to Backstage Pass in this refreshing, lively conversation. Bio: Mia Kelly is an award-winning singer-songwriter from Gatineau, Quebec. Kelly is ready to release her third full-length album, Big Time Roller Coaster Feeling (May 2026). For the new collection, she ventured to acclaimed producer Connor Seidel's (Charlotte Cardin, Half Moon Run, Leif Vollebekk) studio, The Treehouse, in Sainte-Adèle, QC. "This is my most joyful album to date," shares Kelly. “I was so excited to have the chance to work with Connor and see where the new songs would take me.” As snowstorms battered the surrounding landscape, Kelly embraced the studio’s cozy isolation, living out of her van just steps away while bringing the record to life. Featuring 11 original songs, Big Time Roller Coaster Feeling celebrates all the juicy good bits of life: falling in love (title track), community (“Coin in the Cake”), dreams (“Strange Cocoon”), friendships, and creativity. The album also reckons with systemic inequality (“Blind Horse”), and deep grief (“Salish Sea”, “Medicine”, “Le vent qui m’enmmènera”). Throughout, Kelly digs deeper into her own story while continuing to share the powerful, empathetic portraits of the people she meets along the way. With Big Time Roller Coaster Feeling, Mia Kelly broadens her horizons, digging into her core values while continuing her touring adventures and discovering new fans, one bottle of hot sauce at a time. https://miakellymusic.com/home (https://miakellymusic.com/home) https://youtu.be/h01LL4QrKpQ?si=EpwSppM9Dst-j8La (https://youtu.be/h01LL4QrKpQ?si=EpwSppM9Dst-j8La) LISTEN TO THE MUSIC: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2uIq5kxXDHDEk6D7OzZa6C?si=BCR-hEwAR1KEcqPHq7yJyw (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2uIq5kxXDHDEk6D7OzZa6C?si=BCR-hEwAR1KEcqPHq7yJyw) This podcast is hosted by Canoe FM. https://backstage-pass.zencast.website/ (https://backstage-pass.zencast.website/)

2. 

   21 Sept 2026

   CATHERINE MACLELLAN

   This week, CATHERINE MACLELLAN. – Upcoming tour to Ontario In a special episode of Backstage Pass, I speak to legendary songstress and songwriter, Catherine MacLellan about her upcoming mini-tour of Ontario with special shows locally in North Bay and Port Sydney. For most of Catherine’s dates she will be accompanied by Lisa MacIsaac of Madison Violet fame. Catherine speaks about her upcoming album and touring especially, with her new trio comprised of Sarah MacDougall, Lisa MacIsaac, and Catherine MacLellan who will touring Germany in the fall. Tickets available here: https://www.catherinemaclellan.com/shows (https://www.catherinemaclellan.com/shows) Presented by East Coaster Studios Catherine MacLellan with James Gray Chippewa Secondary School • 539 Chippewa Street West • North Bay, ON https://ticketscene.ca/events/61413/ (https://ticketscene.ca/events/61413/) Catherine MacLellan has been captivating audiences around the world with her music for over two decades. Born and raised in the idyllic province of Prince Edward Island, Catherine's songs reflect her deep connection to the land and the people that call it home. Her passion for songwriting runs in the family; her father, Gene MacLellan, wrote beloved hits like "Snowbird" and "Put Your Hand in the Hand." While Catherine's music is rooted in folk and roots, her sound has evolved to embrace a wider range of influences over the course of her 7 albums. From heart-wrenching ballads to uplifting anthems, her music has a universal appeal that speaks to the struggles, triumphs, and joys of life. In addition to her musical pursuits, Catherine has also dedicated herself to shining a light on her father's legacy, producing an award-winning documentary and stage show that explore his life and struggles with mental health. Through it all, Catherine remains committed to the craft of songwriting and the art of connection. Whether she's playing to a packed theatre or an intimate gathering, Catherine's warm presence and heartfelt music create an unforgettable experience for all who hear her. The Long Way Home Night Crossing Copyright Catherine MacLellan https://www.catherinemaclellan.com/ (https://www.catherinemaclellan.com/) https://youtu.be/v9edk6x4RFM?si=kYzJ08ofIeoKuhIn (https://youtu.be/v9edk6x4RFM?si=kYzJ08ofIeoKuhIn) LISTEN TO THE MUSIC: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2uIq5kxXDHDEk6D7OzZa6C?si=BCR-hEwAR1KEcqPHq7yJyw (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2uIq5kxXDHDEk6D7OzZa6C?si=BCR-hEwAR1KEcqPHq7yJyw) This podcast is hosted by Canoe FM. https://backstage-pass.zencast.website/ (https://backstage-pass.zencast.website/)

3. 

   16 Sept 2026

   EARL JOHNSON – TRIBZ Release new single "Memories,"

   This week, EARL JOHNSON – TRIBZ Release new single "Memories," Based in Hamilton and Toronto, Ontario, TRIBZ have built their reputation on a warm and deeply felt brand of pop and soft rock, music that prioritises melody, genuine emotion, and the kind of songwriting craft that holds up across repeated listens. Backstage Pass lucked out with a long conversation Juno nominee and Six Nations Tuscarora tribe member Earl Johnson. He learned his chops as a teenager touring the world with blues legend King Biscuit Boy and then founded the legendary Canadian rock band Moxy. Sharing the stage with legends AC-DC, Boston, and Black Sabbath, Earl is steeped in the blues with a “take no prisoners” style of Rock ‘n’ Roll. Earl expands on these roots, and delivers this new music with authority. TRIBZ have released their new single "Memories," a luminous and emotionally expansive pop-rock ballad about love that endures long after loss. The quartet is Earl Johnson (lead guitars), Errol Starr Francis (lead vocals), Donny Hill (bass), and Dave Davidson (drums/percussion). Written by Johnson and Davidson and produced by the band on their own TRIBZ imprint, the song is among the most personal and fully realised work of their careers. Their 2024 self-titled album established them as a band with both range and conviction, and "Memories" pushes that creative vision further, arriving as a centrepiece single that showcases the full depth of what TRIBZ are capable of at their most focused and inspired. https://tribzmusic.com (https://tribzmusic.com) https://youtu.be/lOhSiaIfk1s?si=wOIDGlYYSMuTI-Be (https://youtu.be/lOhSiaIfk1s?si=wOIDGlYYSMuTI-Be) LISTEN TO THE MUSIC: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2uIq5kxXDHDEk6D7OzZa6C?si=BCR-hEwAR1KEcqPHq7yJyw (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2uIq5kxXDHDEk6D7OzZa6C?si=BCR-hEwAR1KEcqPHq7yJyw) This podcast is hosted by Canoe FM. https://backstage-pass.zencast.website/ (https://backstage-pass.zencast.website/)

Who has been a guest on Backstage Pass

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• Suzie Ungerleider
• Lance Lopez
• Andy Maize
• Josh Finlayson
• Logan Richard

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YouTube views

107,655

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 51 / 100

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Quality

57

Social presence

0

YouTube

86

Engagement

27

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