JaM Sessions Podcast

About JaM Sessions Podcast

JaM Sessions showcases musicians and music fans from all over Nova Scotia and abroad. Spanning all genres with in-depth interviews and in-studio performances. Subscribe today and we’ll keep your ear to the ground when it comes to what's hot, and who's upcoming in the eclectic musical landscape that makes up this beautiful part of Canada. Hosted by Jeph Balesdent and friends.

Publisher

Jeph Balesdent & Guests

Category

music

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

10 Jul 2020

Latest episode

4 Mar 2026

Latest episodes

105 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   4 Mar 2026

   JaM Sessions - Season 4 Episode 5 - Mat Brennan of Princess

   PRINCESS is a Progressive Rock power trio that fuses old-school grit with new-school precision. Led by seasoned guitarist Mat Brennan and joined by the educated talents of drummer Ty MacEachern and bassist Tanner MacDonald — two young musicians with depth far beyond their years — PRINCESS strikes a rare balance between raw expression and studied control. Their sound is bold, theatrical, and deeply musical — anchored by comfortably groovy arrangements, rich textures, and emotionally charged pe...

2. 

   26 Sept 2025

   JaM Sessions -Season 4 Episode 4 - Mitchell MacDonald

   Our guest this week is Mitchell MacDonald, a singer-songwriter from the beautiful Garden of Eden in Pictou County. Mitchell got his start playing classic country at kitchen parties with his grandfather, and his love for music has only grown since. Inspired by artists like Garth Brooks, Randy Travis, Zach Bryan, and Tyler Childers, his songs are heartfelt, honest, and rooted in real life. A devoted dad and lifelong storyteller, Mitchell continues to carve his own path—one song at a time. Websi...

3. 

   12 Sept 2025

   JaM Sessions -Season 4 Episode 3 - Shaun Patrick

   We got a new Theme song from the folks at Saltwater Sound and a brand new guest!! Download now to hear Shaun Patrick's story and wonderfully warm voice that, as Jeph says is; "a hug for your ears" Shaun Patrick is a folk singer from Pictou Nova Scotia. He plays sings, plays guitar & harmonica. Todd Snider, Tyler Childers Guy Clark....and of course, the master, John Prine are some of his influences. Hes been on the Pictou County music scene for about 4 years. He also mak...

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

1,767

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Spotify

4.0 / 5

4 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 48 / 100

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Quality

56

Social presence

0

YouTube

68

Engagement

31

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