Quarter Rest with Joe Diaco Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/quarter-rest-with-joe-diaco The podcast that encourages you to sit back for a beat and just listen. © 2022 Total Pillow Chad Productions. All rights reserved 582b05ca-6ab1-5bc4-a78b-24505fd1f830 yes Episode Zero en Wed, 10 Dec 2025 06:18:36 +0000 Wed, 10 Dec 2025 06:19:08 +0000 https://quarterrestpodcast.podbean.com https://img.transistor.fm/82Y1KBT8n-MwN2MQqPjiaqmZqURS1U56suDHLgMtoPM/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzI5NDI1LzE2NDg1/NTk1NTItYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg Quarter Rest with Joe Diaco https://quarterrestpodcast.podbean.com episodic Total Pillow Chad Productions The podcast that encourages you to sit back for a beat and just listen. The podcast that encourages you to sit back for a beat and just listen.. Joe Diaco No No A Very Quarter Rest Christmas Special Radio Hour and Fireside Chat 30 30 A Very Quarter Rest Christmas Special Radio Hour and Fireside Chat full quarterrestpodcast.podbean.com/50d55b28-c662-34b9-a44a-4d9eec73bef1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/17bcf12c Christmas time is upon us! To celebrate the season this year, I brought together talented musician friends Alexander MacNeil (Alexander and the Great Ones), Andriana Chobot and Chris Blades (Birds of Bellwoods) to form The Christmas Gang and asked past guests of the show to contribute a Christmas song of their choosing (us gangsters did a song each as well). Sit in on the Gang as we hear those songs for the first time, reacting in real time and bantering our little hearts out. Also featuring skits, totally authentic ads for definitely real products that absolutely exist (for sure!), and there might even be a seasonal poem in there. Best listened to while sipping your favorite holiday beverage in front of a roaring fire, while cooking a beautiful holiday meal or while driving down snow-covered lanes on your way to nowhere because holiday travel is off the table this year folks! C'mon, say goodbye to this year with us in style--you shan't regret it.

Featuring music by Eric George and Nina Szenasi, Honey Badgers, Hillary Capps, Amelie Bouffard, Jon MacAulay, Harrison Hsiang from Couchsleepers, Alexander MacNeil, Cricket Blue, Joe Diaco, Chris Blades from Birds of Bellwoods, Izra Fitch and Andriana Chobot.

Egg nog not included.

]]> Christmas time is upon us! To celebrate the season this year, I brought together talented musician friends Alexander MacNeil (Alexander and the Great Ones), Andriana Chobot and Chris Blades (Birds of Bellwoods) to form The Christmas Gang and asked past guests of the show to contribute a Christmas song of their choosing (us gangsters did a song each as well). Sit in on the Gang as we hear those songs for the first time, reacting in real time and bantering our little hearts out. Also featuring skits, totally authentic ads for definitely real products that absolutely exist (for sure!), and there might even be a seasonal poem in there. Best listened to while sipping your favorite holiday beverage in front of a roaring fire, while cooking a beautiful holiday meal or while driving down snow-covered lanes on your way to nowhere because holiday travel is off the table this year folks! C'mon, say goodbye to this year with us in style--you shan't regret it.

Featuring music by Eric George and Nina Szenasi, Honey Badgers, Hillary Capps, Amelie Bouffard, Jon MacAulay, Harrison Hsiang from Couchsleepers, Alexander MacNeil, Cricket Blue, Joe Diaco, Chris Blades from Birds of Bellwoods, Izra Fitch and Andriana Chobot.

Egg nog not included.

]]> Sun, 20 Dec 2020 15:03:05 +0000 Joe Diaco Joe Diaco 5698 Christmas time is upon us! To celebrate the season this year, I brought together talented musician friends Alexander MacNeil (Alexander and the Great Ones), Andriana Chobot and Chris Blades (Birds of Bellwoods) to form The Christmas Gang and asked past guests of the show to contribute a Christmas song of their choosing (us gangsters did a song each as well). Sit in on the Gang as we hear those songs for the first time, reacting in real time and bantering our little hearts out. Also featuring skits, totally authentic ads for definitely real products that absolutely exist (for sure!), and there might even be a seasonal poem in there. Best listened to while sipping your favorite holiday beverage in front of a roaring fire, while cooking a beautiful holiday meal or while driving down snow-covered lanes on your way to nowhere because holiday travel is off the table this year folks! C'mon, say goodbye to this year with us in style--you shan't regret it. Featuring music by Eric George and Nina Szenasi, Honey Badgers, Hillary Capps, Amelie Bouffard, Jon MacAulay, Harrison Hsiang from Couchsleepers, Alexander MacNeil, Cricket Blue, Joe Diaco, Chris Blades from Birds of Bellwoods, Izra Fitch and Andriana Chobot. Egg nog not included. Christmas time is upon us! To celebrate the season this year, I brought together talented musician friends Alexander MacNeil (Alexander and the Great Ones), Andriana Chobot and Chris Blades (Birds of Bellwoods) to form The Christmas Gang and asked past gu No Quarter Rest Christmas Special TEASER 29 29 Quarter Rest Christmas Special TEASER full quarterrestpodcast.podbean.com/4b59d7e0-626a-3a74-b63f-999cf6a92c93 https://share.transistor.fm/s/76422b33 That's right, folks: it's December. Time to deck the halls with boughs of holly, don some gay apparel and all that seasonal goodness! And what better way to celebrate "the most wonderful time of the year" than with a Christmas special produced by your favorite music podcast?

 

No better way exists. I've checked.

 

That's right. Announcing the Very Quarter Rest Christmas Special Radio Hour and Fireside Chat, the music podcast Christmas special that sends your ears on Christmas vacation... with full pay!

 

Tune in on December 20th for music, merriment, cups of good cheer and all the holly you can eat! Which isn't much.

 

I've checked. Holly does not digest well, I do NOT recommend eating holly.

]]> That's right, folks: it's December. Time to deck the halls with boughs of holly, don some gay apparel and all that seasonal goodness! And what better way to celebrate "the most wonderful time of the year" than with a Christmas special produced by your favorite music podcast?

 

No better way exists. I've checked.

 

That's right. Announcing the Very Quarter Rest Christmas Special Radio Hour and Fireside Chat, the music podcast Christmas special that sends your ears on Christmas vacation... with full pay!

 

Tune in on December 20th for music, merriment, cups of good cheer and all the holly you can eat! Which isn't much.

 

I've checked. Holly does not digest well, I do NOT recommend eating holly.

]]> Thu, 03 Dec 2020 00:40:11 +0000 Joe Diaco Joe Diaco 294 That's right, folks: it's December. Time to deck the halls with boughs of holly, don some gay apparel and all that seasonal goodness! And what better way to celebrate "the most wonderful time of the year" than with a Christmas special produced by your favorite music podcast?   No better way exists. I've checked.   That's right. Announcing the Very Quarter Rest Christmas Special Radio Hour and Fireside Chat, the music podcast Christmas special that sends your ears on Christmas vacation... with full pay!   Tune in on December 20th for music, merriment, cups of good cheer and all the holly you can eat! Which isn't much.   I've checked. Holly does not digest well, I do NOT recommend eating holly. That's right, folks: it's December. Time to deck the halls with boughs of holly, don some gay apparel and all that seasonal goodness! And what better way to celebrate "the most wonderful time of the year" than with a Christmas special produced by your fav No Interview with Partner 28 28 Interview with Partner full quarterrestpodcast.podbean.com/8ca90548-74fc-3233-915d-389c907e1655 https://share.transistor.fm/s/11477166 Partner is a Polaris Prize shortlister Canadian power trio that brings the rock. We talked about their new album, the music of Rush (RIP Neil Peart) and awkward encounters in the gym class changing room. You'll laugh, you'll cry... Partner delivers the goods.

]]> Partner is a Polaris Prize shortlister Canadian power trio that brings the rock. We talked about their new album, the music of Rush (RIP Neil Peart) and awkward encounters in the gym class changing room. You'll laugh, you'll cry... Partner delivers the goods.

]]> Tue, 17 Nov 2020 01:59:50 +0000 Joe Diaco Joe Diaco 2845 Partner is a Polaris Prize shortlister Canadian power trio that brings the rock. We talked about their new album, the music of Rush (RIP Neil Peart) and awkward encounters in the gym class changing room. You'll laugh, you'll cry... Partner delivers the goods. Partner is a Polaris Prize shortlister Canadian power trio that brings the rock. We talked about their new album, the music of Rush (RIP Neil Peart) and awkward encounters in the gym class changing room. You'll laugh, you'll cry... Partner delivers the go No Victorycast.mp3 27 27 Victorycast.mp3 full quarterrestpodcast.podbean.com/93ae1eed-3849-33ff-afad-0ce1caaa2492 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fa4a913d In which I gloat cacophonously.

]]> In which I gloat cacophonously.

]]> Fri, 06 Nov 2020 23:20:18 +0000 Joe Diaco Joe Diaco 140 In which I gloat cacophonously. In which I gloat cacophonously. No Interview with Hillary Capps 26 26 Interview with Hillary Capps full quarterrestpodcast.podbean.com/d419bca9-33fe-3221-bb8e-c3aed13f779b https://share.transistor.fm/s/61cf2dc6 NYC denizen Hillary Capps makes pop music that's as inspired by her jazz vocal background as it is by the sounds coming from the radio. We talked about the Big Apple, the challenges of releasing new music in 2020 and listen to some songs from her new album, The Way Back Home, available today on your favorite streaming platform!

]]> NYC denizen Hillary Capps makes pop music that's as inspired by her jazz vocal background as it is by the sounds coming from the radio. We talked about the Big Apple, the challenges of releasing new music in 2020 and listen to some songs from her new album, The Way Back Home, available today on your favorite streaming platform!

]]> Sun, 01 Nov 2020 18:55:05 +0000 Joe Diaco Joe Diaco 4416 NYC denizen Hillary Capps makes pop music that's as inspired by her jazz vocal background as it is by the sounds coming from the radio. We talked about the Big Apple, the challenges of releasing new music in 2020 and listen to some songs from her new album, The Way Back Home, available today on your favorite streaming platform! NYC denizen Hillary Capps makes pop music that's as inspired by her jazz vocal background as it is by the sounds coming from the radio. We talked about the Big Apple, the challenges of releasing new music in 2020 and listen to some songs from her new albu No ELECTIONCAST 2020 (Please Vote (For Biden)) 25 25 ELECTIONCAST 2020 (Please Vote (For Biden)) full quarterrestpodcast.podbean.com/c28ceed7-a22c-3530-9165-f1bb2f6d2720 https://share.transistor.fm/s/78a8dddc VOTE!

]]> VOTE!

]]> Thu, 22 Oct 2020 20:07:23 +0000 Joe Diaco Joe Diaco 672 VOTE! VOTE! No Interview with Izra Fitch 24 24 Interview with Izra Fitch full quarterrestpodcast.podbean.com/d88953ea-2756-35cd-9fb7-f083034690ab https://share.transistor.fm/s/25aab810 Nova Scotian Izra Fitch makes indie pop music so dynamic you can shake a stick at it. She joined me to talk about motorcycle helmets, movies, pop music and more movies. Featuring Izra's debut single "The Hollywood Kids."

]]> Nova Scotian Izra Fitch makes indie pop music so dynamic you can shake a stick at it. She joined me to talk about motorcycle helmets, movies, pop music and more movies. Featuring Izra's debut single "The Hollywood Kids."

]]> Sun, 18 Oct 2020 22:00:00 +0000 Joe Diaco Joe Diaco 3393 Nova Scotian Izra Fitch makes indie pop music so dynamic you can shake a stick at it. She joined me to talk about motorcycle helmets, movies, pop music and more movies. Featuring Izra's debut single "The Hollywood Kids." Nova Scotian Izra Fitch makes indie pop music so dynamic you can shake a stick at it. She joined me to talk about motorcycle helmets, movies, pop music and more movies. Featuring Izra's debut single "The Hollywood Kids." No Interview with Jon MacAulay 23 23 Interview with Jon MacAulay full quarterrestpodcast.podbean.com/116326f7-30a2-3793-b701-0cb301c89c87 https://share.transistor.fm/s/97b8c17f Jon MacAulay is a singer/songwriter and guitar player from the Eastern Townships of Quebec, soon to be a mainstay of the Calgary scene. We talked about Americana music, jazz guitar and the blue eyes of Frank Sinatra.

]]> Jon MacAulay is a singer/songwriter and guitar player from the Eastern Townships of Quebec, soon to be a mainstay of the Calgary scene. We talked about Americana music, jazz guitar and the blue eyes of Frank Sinatra.

]]> Mon, 12 Oct 2020 12:47:31 +0000 Joe Diaco Joe Diaco 3737 Jon MacAulay is a singer/songwriter and guitar player from the Eastern Townships of Quebec, soon to be a mainstay of the Calgary scene. We talked about Americana music, jazz guitar and the blue eyes of Frank Sinatra. Jon MacAulay is a singer/songwriter and guitar player from the Eastern Townships of Quebec, soon to be a mainstay of the Calgary scene. We talked about Americana music, jazz guitar and the blue eyes of Frank Sinatra. No ANNOUNCEMENTCAST: Move to Biweekly Release 22 22 ANNOUNCEMENTCAST: Move to Biweekly Release full quarterrestpodcast.podbean.com/4ee61da6-3c5a-3c4f-9e90-a66ce6cc5c20 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2a032dca An important message from the Quarter Rest bunker deep in the earth's crust.

]]> An important message from the Quarter Rest bunker deep in the earth's crust.

]]> Wed, 07 Oct 2020 17:02:16 +0000 Joe Diaco Joe Diaco 28 An important message from the Quarter Rest bunker deep in the earth's crust. An important message from the Quarter Rest bunker deep in the earth's crust. No Interview with The Honey Badgers 21 21 Interview with The Honey Badgers full quarterrestpodcast.podbean.com/010f5da7-2cae-3861-a64c-71ffcf236f8f https://share.transistor.fm/s/e0151170 The Honey Badgers is a folk duo from Newark, Delaware with a sound as sweet--and wild--as their woodland namesake. Erin and Michael joined me to discuss the non-stop thrill-ride that is Delaware, managing life as musical collaborators who also happen to be married, and the ultimate gigging controversy: wineries vs. coffee shops.

]]> The Honey Badgers is a folk duo from Newark, Delaware with a sound as sweet--and wild--as their woodland namesake. Erin and Michael joined me to discuss the non-stop thrill-ride that is Delaware, managing life as musical collaborators who also happen to be married, and the ultimate gigging controversy: wineries vs. coffee shops.

]]> Sun, 04 Oct 2020 22:00:00 +0000 Joe Diaco Joe Diaco 4077 The Honey Badgers is a folk duo from Newark, Delaware with a sound as sweet--and wild--as their woodland namesake. Erin and Michael joined me to discuss the non-stop thrill-ride that is Delaware, managing life as musical collaborators who also happen to be married, and the ultimate gigging controversy: wineries vs. coffee shops. The Honey Badgers is a folk duo from Newark, Delaware with a sound as sweet--and wild--as their woodland namesake. Erin and Michael joined me to discuss the non-stop thrill-ride that is Delaware, managing life as musical collaborators who also happen to b No Interview with Ray Padgett, King of Covers Part 2 20 20 Interview with Ray Padgett, King of Covers Part 2 full quarterrestpodcast.podbean.com/e7d8e708-3f1a-3baf-a2df-305678be8cfb https://share.transistor.fm/s/73db621a Ray Padgett is a music blogger extraordinaire who writes about cover songs so you don't have to. His blog, Cover Me, has been going strong since 2007 with no signs of slowing down and his book I'm Your Fan, part of the 33 1/3 series, is available at a bookseller near you (or Amazon. But avoid Amazon). In part two of our interview, we continue our discussion of Ray's book, discuss Leonard Cohen's music even more and play a game of Original or Cover?! You won't want to miss it.

]]> Ray Padgett is a music blogger extraordinaire who writes about cover songs so you don't have to. His blog, Cover Me, has been going strong since 2007 with no signs of slowing down and his book I'm Your Fan, part of the 33 1/3 series, is available at a bookseller near you (or Amazon. But avoid Amazon). In part two of our interview, we continue our discussion of Ray's book, discuss Leonard Cohen's music even more and play a game of Original or Cover?! You won't want to miss it.

]]> Sat, 19 Sep 2020 23:44:00 +0000 Joe Diaco Joe Diaco 2947 Ray Padgett is a music blogger extraordinaire who writes about cover songs so you don't have to. His blog, Cover Me, has been going strong since 2007 with no signs of slowing down and his book I'm Your Fan, part of the 33 1/3 series, is available at a bookseller near you (or Amazon. But avoid Amazon). In part two of our interview, we continue our discussion of Ray's book, discuss Leonard Cohen's music even more and play a game of Original or Cover?! You won't want to miss it. Ray Padgett is a music blogger extraordinaire who writes about cover songs so you don't have to. His blog, Cover Me, has been going strong since 2007 with no signs of slowing down and his book I'm Your Fan, part of the 33 1/3 series, is available at a boo No Interview with Ray Padgett, King of Covers Part 1 19 19 Interview with Ray Padgett, King of Covers Part 1 full quarterrestpodcast.podbean.com/b9d4bbed-9175-3274-8fa5-d1485a686d23 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4c4768bb Ray Padgett is a music blogger extraordinaire who writes about cover songs so you don't have to. His blog, Cover Me, has been going strong since 2007 with no signs of slowing down and his book I'm Your Fan, part of the 33 1/3 series, is available at a bookseller near you (or Amazon. But avoid Amazon). In part one of our interview, Ray sat with me across virtual time-space and talked about the history and purpose of the tribute album, the music of Leonard Cohen and the Machiavellian game of realpolitik that entails being the reigning King of Covers. Long live the King!

]]> Ray Padgett is a music blogger extraordinaire who writes about cover songs so you don't have to. His blog, Cover Me, has been going strong since 2007 with no signs of slowing down and his book I'm Your Fan, part of the 33 1/3 series, is available at a bookseller near you (or Amazon. But avoid Amazon). In part one of our interview, Ray sat with me across virtual time-space and talked about the history and purpose of the tribute album, the music of Leonard Cohen and the Machiavellian game of realpolitik that entails being the reigning King of Covers. Long live the King!

]]> Tue, 15 Sep 2020 00:54:41 +0000 Joe Diaco Joe Diaco 2700 Ray Padgett is a music blogger extraordinaire who writes about cover songs so you don't have to. His blog, Cover Me, has been going strong since 2007 with no signs of slowing down and his book I'm Your Fan, part of the 33 1/3 series, is available at a bookseller near you (or Amazon. But avoid Amazon). In part one of our interview, Ray sat with me across virtual time-space and talked about the history and purpose of the tribute album, the music of Leonard Cohen and the Machiavellian game of realpolitik that entails being the reigning King of Covers. Long live the King! Ray Padgett is a music blogger extraordinaire who writes about cover songs so you don't have to. His blog, Cover Me, has been going strong since 2007 with no signs of slowing down and his book I'm Your Fan, part of the 33 1/3 series, is available at a boo No Interview with Crash Test Dummies' Brad Roberts 18 18 Interview with Crash Test Dummies' Brad Roberts full quarterrestpodcast.podbean.com/31f436df-9e07-3889-a672-1bb66debcf4f https://share.transistor.fm/s/0456597c This week's guest hardly needs an introduction. Crash Test Dummies was one of the most successful Canadian rock bands of the '90s, with off-beat--even morbid--hits like Superman's Song and Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm built on Brad Roberts's unusually deep voice. Roberts--who was touring with the old band to celebrate the 25 year anniversary of the 1994 smash hit album God Shuffled His Feet before a certain pandemic ground things to a halt--joined me to talk about differences between Canada and the United States (where he now resides), Archie Comics and his new quarantine adventures in learning the piano.

]]> This week's guest hardly needs an introduction. Crash Test Dummies was one of the most successful Canadian rock bands of the '90s, with off-beat--even morbid--hits like Superman's Song and Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm built on Brad Roberts's unusually deep voice. Roberts--who was touring with the old band to celebrate the 25 year anniversary of the 1994 smash hit album God Shuffled His Feet before a certain pandemic ground things to a halt--joined me to talk about differences between Canada and the United States (where he now resides), Archie Comics and his new quarantine adventures in learning the piano.

]]> Mon, 07 Sep 2020 00:05:00 +0000 Joe Diaco Joe Diaco 4580 This week's guest hardly needs an introduction. Crash Test Dummies was one of the most successful Canadian rock bands of the '90s, with off-beat--even morbid--hits like Superman's Song and Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm built on Brad Roberts's unusually deep voice. Roberts--who was touring with the old band to celebrate the 25 year anniversary of the 1994 smash hit album God Shuffled His Feet before a certain pandemic ground things to a halt--joined me to talk about differences between Canada and the United States (where he now resides), Archie Comics and his new quarantine adventures in learning the piano. This week's guest hardly needs an introduction. Crash Test Dummies was one of the most successful Canadian rock bands of the '90s, with off-beat--even morbid--hits like Superman's Song and Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm built on Brad Roberts's unusually deep voice. Robe No Interview with Sam Crooks from Gatekeepers 17 17 Interview with Sam Crooks from Gatekeepers full quarterrestpodcast.podbean.com/bd6d93aa-c3f3-361f-a88f-657798f05892 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6bb6c710 Sam Crooks, one half of London progressive acoustic folk/jazz/rock duo Gatekeepers, joined me from across the pond in Merry Olde England to talk about songwriting, pandemic funtimes and the conspiracy behind Boris Johnson's hair... because you just know there's something going on with that hair that they're not telling us!

 

Check out Gatekeepers on Spotify.

]]> Sam Crooks, one half of London progressive acoustic folk/jazz/rock duo Gatekeepers, joined me from across the pond in Merry Olde England to talk about songwriting, pandemic funtimes and the conspiracy behind Boris Johnson's hair... because you just know there's something going on with that hair that they're not telling us!

 

Check out Gatekeepers on Spotify.

]]> Mon, 31 Aug 2020 00:09:41 +0000 Joe Diaco Joe Diaco 5669 Sam Crooks, one half of London progressive acoustic folk/jazz/rock duo Gatekeepers, joined me from across the pond in Merry Olde England to talk about songwriting, pandemic funtimes and the conspiracy behind Boris Johnson's hair... because you just know there's something going on with that hair that they're not telling us!   Check out Gatekeepers on Spotify. Sam Crooks, one half of London progressive acoustic folk/jazz/rock duo Gatekeepers, joined me from across the pond in Merry Olde England to talk about songwriting, pandemic funtimes and the conspiracy behind Boris Johnson's hair... because you just know t No Interview with Harrison Hsiang from Couchsleepers 16 16 Interview with Harrison Hsiang from Couchsleepers full quarterrestpodcast.podbean.com/2a83ccae-fe07-3481-a921-7dcff5b7d9f2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d8580707 Harrison Hsiang from Burlington, Vermont indie rock band Couchsleepers talks about songwriting, neuroscience and his problems with sleep. The singer/guitarist also plays some tunes, including some new material!

]]> Harrison Hsiang from Burlington, Vermont indie rock band Couchsleepers talks about songwriting, neuroscience and his problems with sleep. The singer/guitarist also plays some tunes, including some new material!

]]> Sun, 23 Aug 2020 00:30:26 +0000 Joe Diaco Joe Diaco 4635 Harrison Hsiang from Burlington, Vermont indie rock band Couchsleepers talks about songwriting, neuroscience and his problems with sleep. The singer/guitarist also plays some tunes, including some new material! Harrison Hsiang from Burlington, Vermont indie rock band Couchsleepers talks about songwriting, neuroscience and his problems with sleep. The singer/guitarist also plays some tunes, including some new material! No Interview with Business and Arts NL Executive Director Amy Henderson 15 15 Interview with Business and Arts NL Executive Director Amy Henderson full quarterrestpodcast.podbean.com/e3c69de7-d77a-3229-a084-3a8aeb8dee02 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d2c50cf3 Business and Arts Newfoundland and Labrador Executive Director Amy Henderson joined me to discuss... well, business and arts! The choir director and non-profit leader talks Newfoundland music and culture, choir directing technique and how the arts can be beneficial to the private sector economy.

 

"Active since 2014, [Business and Arts NL is] a non-profit membership based organization working to:

  • Identify and foster alliances between the arts and community collaborators in the private, public and social sectors. 
  • Create & nurture a community that encourages creativity & innovation through collaboration with the arts
  • Communicate the benefits of art/community collaborations
  • Identify, foster & facilitate access to alternative sources of financial, human and community capital for the arts"
]]> Business and Arts Newfoundland and Labrador Executive Director Amy Henderson joined me to discuss... well, business and arts! The choir director and non-profit leader talks Newfoundland music and culture, choir directing technique and how the arts can be beneficial to the private sector economy.

 

"Active since 2014, [Business and Arts NL is] a non-profit membership based organization working to:

  • Identify and foster alliances between the arts and community collaborators in the private, public and social sectors. 
  • Create & nurture a community that encourages creativity & innovation through collaboration with the arts
  • Communicate the benefits of art/community collaborations
  • Identify, foster & facilitate access to alternative sources of financial, human and community capital for the arts"
]]> Sun, 16 Aug 2020 22:20:55 +0000 Joe Diaco Joe Diaco 4284 Business and Arts Newfoundland and Labrador Executive Director Amy Henderson joined me to discuss... well, business and arts! The choir director and non-profit leader talks Newfoundland music and culture, choir directing technique and how the arts can be beneficial to the private sector economy.   "Active since 2014, [Business and Arts NL is] a non-profit membership based organization working to: Identify and foster alliances between the arts and community collaborators in the private, public and social sectors.  Create & nurture a community that encourages creativity & innovation through collaboration with the arts Communicate the benefits of art/community collaborations Identify, foster & facilitate access to alternative sources of financial, human and community capital for the arts" Business and Arts Newfoundland and Labrador Executive Director Amy Henderson joined me to discuss... well, business and arts! The choir director and non-profit leader talks Newfoundland music and culture, choir directing technique and how the arts can be No Interview with Chris Blades from Birds of Bellwoods 14 14 Interview with Chris Blades from Birds of Bellwoods full quarterrestpodcast.podbean.com/837b48c1-0a5d-3d50-a75d-3ae27e731796 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c9a0ddb0 Chris Blades from Toronto maple leaf raggers Birds of Bellwoods joined me to talk about their new single Pinebox, making music in Toronto and the trials and tribulations of touring in Canada. Check these indie rock'n'folksters out on Spotify, Apple Music or YouTube. You won't regret it.

#BirdsofBellwoods

]]> Chris Blades from Toronto maple leaf raggers Birds of Bellwoods joined me to talk about their new single Pinebox, making music in Toronto and the trials and tribulations of touring in Canada. Check these indie rock'n'folksters out on Spotify, Apple Music or YouTube. You won't regret it.

#BirdsofBellwoods

]]> Mon, 03 Aug 2020 02:43:39 +0000 Joe Diaco Joe Diaco 4972 Chris Blades from Toronto maple leaf raggers Birds of Bellwoods joined me to talk about their new single Pinebox, making music in Toronto and the trials and tribulations of touring in Canada. Check these indie rock'n'folksters out on Spotify, Apple Music or YouTube. You won't regret it. #BirdsofBellwoods Chris Blades from Toronto maple leaf raggers Birds of Bellwoods joined me to talk about their new single Pinebox, making music in Toronto and the trials and tribulations of touring in Canada. Check these indie rock'n'folksters out on Spotify, Apple Music No Interview with Alexander MacNeil 13 13 Interview with Alexander MacNeil full quarterrestpodcast.podbean.com/9bd0af8a-aa1c-5e23-8bd7-c3c8647682b3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/505332df Halifax, Nova Scotia singer/songwriter and bandleader Alex MacNeil (Alexander and the Great Ones) joins me to discuss the Canadian music industry, his favorite influences and the way forward for musicians during difficult times.

 

Check out his music on Spotify, Apple Music and BandCamp.

]]> Halifax, Nova Scotia singer/songwriter and bandleader Alex MacNeil (Alexander and the Great Ones) joins me to discuss the Canadian music industry, his favorite influences and the way forward for musicians during difficult times.

 

Check out his music on Spotify, Apple Music and BandCamp.

]]> Sun, 19 Jul 2020 21:47:27 +0000 Joe Diaco Joe Diaco 4713 Halifax, Nova Scotia singer/songwriter and bandleader Alex MacNeil (Alexander and the Great Ones) joins me to discuss the Canadian music industry, his favorite influences and the way forward for musicians during difficult times.   Check out his music on Spotify, Apple Music and BandCamp. Halifax, Nova Scotia singer/songwriter and bandleader Alex MacNeil (Alexander and the Great Ones) joins me to discuss the Canadian music industry, his favorite influences and the way forward for musicians during difficult times.   Check out his music on No Interview with Andriana Chobot 12 12 Interview with Andriana Chobot full quarterrestpodcast.podbean.com/22f74adb-9588-577b-9d45-797d442391f5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4090fb95 Burlington, Vermont indie singer/songwriter/piano woman Andriana Chobot joins me for a conversation about acting, music tech and Sondheim. Listen and learn how you too can #livelovelaugh your best life to the fullest just like she is!

]]> Burlington, Vermont indie singer/songwriter/piano woman Andriana Chobot joins me for a conversation about acting, music tech and Sondheim. Listen and learn how you too can #livelovelaugh your best life to the fullest just like she is!

]]> Tue, 14 Jul 2020 02:05:25 +0000 Joe Diaco Joe Diaco 5049 Burlington, Vermont indie singer/songwriter/piano woman Andriana Chobot joins me for a conversation about acting, music tech and Sondheim. Listen and learn how you too can #livelovelaugh your best life to the fullest just like she is! Burlington, Vermont indie singer/songwriter/piano woman Andriana Chobot joins me for a conversation about acting, music tech and Sondheim. Listen and learn how you too can #livelovelaugh your best life to the fullest just like she is! No JONNY STRIKES UP THE BAND Episode 1, Part 2: Four albums each 8 8 JONNY STRIKES UP THE BAND Episode 1, Part 2: Four albums each full quarterrestpodcast.podbean.com/fc9eab90-0469-5676-ba09-1b410f873db7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a1de0a5f Introducing JONNY STRIKES UP THE BAND, a new Quarter Rest series featuring Jon Martin. In this week's episode, the hosts each review four albums picked by the other that they have never heard. Enjoy Part 2, a rare occasion where the sequel is just as good if not better than the first installment!

Editing by Franck: https://www.instagram.com/frc.audio/

]]> Introducing JONNY STRIKES UP THE BAND, a new Quarter Rest series featuring Jon Martin. In this week's episode, the hosts each review four albums picked by the other that they have never heard. Enjoy Part 2, a rare occasion where the sequel is just as good if not better than the first installment!

Editing by Franck: https://www.instagram.com/frc.audio/

]]> Tue, 07 Jul 2020 23:51:42 +0000 Joe Diaco Joe Diaco 2276 Introducing JONNY STRIKES UP THE BAND, a new Quarter Rest series featuring Jon Martin. In this week's episode, the hosts each review four albums picked by the other that they have never heard. Enjoy Part 2, a rare occasion where the sequel is just as good if not better than the first installment! Editing by Franck: https://www.instagram.com/frc.audio/ Introducing JONNY STRIKES UP THE BAND, a new Quarter Rest series featuring Jon Martin. In this week's episode, the hosts each review four albums picked by the other that they have never heard. Enjoy Part 2, a rare occasion where the sequel is just as good No Interview with Kyle Decoste 7 7 Interview with Kyle Decoste full quarterrestpodcast.podbean.com/213ad4e6-4caf-5fa1-8abf-8da88f845955 https://share.transistor.fm/s/144a9f76 In this interview, Columbia PhD candidate in ethnomusicology Kyle Decoste discusses New Orleans brass band music, the history of his academic discipline and national conversations about race and power. A fun and informative conversation!

Purchase Can't Be Faded: https://www.upress.state.ms.us/Books/C/Can-t-Be-Faded

Edited by Franck: https://www.instagram.com/frc.audio/

]]> In this interview, Columbia PhD candidate in ethnomusicology Kyle Decoste discusses New Orleans brass band music, the history of his academic discipline and national conversations about race and power. A fun and informative conversation!

Purchase Can't Be Faded: https://www.upress.state.ms.us/Books/C/Can-t-Be-Faded

Edited by Franck: https://www.instagram.com/frc.audio/

]]> Sat, 04 Jul 2020 16:25:13 +0000 Joe Diaco Joe Diaco 4887 In this interview, Columbia PhD candidate in ethnomusicology Kyle Decoste discusses New Orleans brass band music, the history of his academic discipline and national conversations about race and power. A fun and informative conversation! Purchase Can't Be Faded: https://www.upress.state.ms.us/Books/C/Can-t-Be-Faded Edited by Franck: https://www.instagram.com/frc.audio/ In this interview, Columbia PhD candidate in ethnomusicology Kyle Decoste discusses New Orleans brass band music, the history of his academic discipline and national conversations about race and power. A fun and informative conversation! Purchase Can't B Yes JONNY STRIKES UP THE BAND Episode 1, Part 1: Four albums each 6 6 JONNY STRIKES UP THE BAND Episode 1, Part 1: Four albums each full quarterrestpodcast.podbean.com/0a046bab-949a-5047-91fe-318306814872 https://share.transistor.fm/s/281a18e1 Introducing JONNY STRIKES UP THE BAND, a new Quarter Rest series featuring Jon Martin. In this week's episode, the hosts each review four albums picked by the other that they have never heard. Enjoy Part 1, Part 2 will be out next week!

Editing by Franck: https://www.instagram.com/frc.audio/

]]> Introducing JONNY STRIKES UP THE BAND, a new Quarter Rest series featuring Jon Martin. In this week's episode, the hosts each review four albums picked by the other that they have never heard. Enjoy Part 1, Part 2 will be out next week!

Editing by Franck: https://www.instagram.com/frc.audio/

]]> Wed, 01 Jul 2020 02:28:00 +0000 Joe Diaco Joe Diaco 2341 Introducing JONNY STRIKES UP THE BAND, a new Quarter Rest series featuring Jon Martin. In this week's episode, the hosts each review four albums picked by the other that they have never heard. Enjoy Part 1, Part 2 will be out next week! Editing by Franck: https://www.instagram.com/frc.audio/ Introducing JONNY STRIKES UP THE BAND, a new Quarter Rest series featuring Jon Martin. In this week's episode, the hosts each review four albums picked by the other that they have never heard. Enjoy Part 1, Part 2 will be out next week! Editing by Franck No Death! (Metal With Mike episode 1 feat. Metal Mike) 5 5 Death! (Metal With Mike episode 1 feat. Metal Mike) full quarterrestpodcast.podbean.com/adafe9fc-47c0-5df4-afc5-8ba4a3574f0f https://share.transistor.fm/s/05bc59e8 Episode 1 of the new series Metal With Mike finds these two headbangers (host Joe Diaco and co-host Metal Mike) reviewing the discography of legendary death metal band Death.

]]> Episode 1 of the new series Metal With Mike finds these two headbangers (host Joe Diaco and co-host Metal Mike) reviewing the discography of legendary death metal band Death.

]]> Thu, 25 Jun 2020 01:47:06 +0000 Joe Diaco Joe Diaco 5052 Episode 1 of the new series Metal With Mike finds these two headbangers (host Joe Diaco and co-host Metal Mike) reviewing the discography of legendary death metal band Death. Episode 1 of the new series Metal With Mike finds these two headbangers (host Joe Diaco and co-host Metal Mike) reviewing the discography of legendary death metal band Death. Yes BONUS POD: Interview with drummer Ian Koeller 4 4 BONUS POD: Interview with drummer Ian Koeller full quarterrestpodcast.podbean.com/ab21c4e9-12b4-5526-80d4-d54cef80eb45 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c0c371e4 In this bonus interview, drummer Ian Koeller talks about the trials and tribulations of being a professional musician, compares and contrasts the Vermont and NYC music scenes and bemoans the state of gigging in the times of COVID-19.

]]> In this bonus interview, drummer Ian Koeller talks about the trials and tribulations of being a professional musician, compares and contrasts the Vermont and NYC music scenes and bemoans the state of gigging in the times of COVID-19.

]]> Sat, 20 Jun 2020 01:23:24 +0000 Joe Diaco Joe Diaco 4329 In this bonus interview, drummer Ian Koeller talks about the trials and tribulations of being a professional musician, compares and contrasts the Vermont and NYC music scenes and bemoans the state of gigging in the times of COVID-19. In this bonus interview, drummer Ian Koeller talks about the trials and tribulations of being a professional musician, compares and contrasts the Vermont and NYC music scenes and bemoans the state of gigging in the times of COVID-19. No EMERGENCY PODCAST: MR BUNGLE RELEASES NEW SINGLE 3 3 EMERGENCY PODCAST: MR BUNGLE RELEASES NEW SINGLE full quarterrestpodcast.podbean.com/0cb81855-9cfc-53ae-a031-18ca36779c8e https://share.transistor.fm/s/65a60a8d The emergecy siren is blaring! Weeyoo, weeyoo, weeyoo!

Mr Bungle is BACK. This is not a drill, folks.

]]> The emergecy siren is blaring! Weeyoo, weeyoo, weeyoo!

Mr Bungle is BACK. This is not a drill, folks.

]]> Thu, 18 Jun 2020 17:19:05 +0000 quarterrestpodcast quarterrestpodcast 674 The emergecy siren is blaring! Weeyoo, weeyoo, weeyoo! Mr Bungle is BACK. This is not a drill, folks. The emergecy siren is blaring! Weeyoo, weeyoo, weeyoo! Mr Bungle is BACK. This is not a drill, folks. Yes Interview with Cricket Blue 2 2 Interview with Cricket Blue full quarterrestpodcast.podbean.com/42815cf8-abda-5c7a-8872-5d8aa4472061 https://share.transistor.fm/s/24138c62 In this interview, Laura Heaberlin and Taylor Smith of Vermont indie-folk duet Cricket Blue discuss songwriting, gentle superpowers and the myth of the confessional folk-music hero. Complete with "live" performances and some fun surprises.

Check them out Cricket Blue on Spotify, Apple Music and Bandcamp!

https://open.spotify.com/artist/6amt0SgoMbOz6jDxeKeoDr

https://music.apple.com/us/artist/cricket-blue/1156128292

https://cricketblue.bandcamp.com/

https://www.cricketbluemusic.com/

]]> In this interview, Laura Heaberlin and Taylor Smith of Vermont indie-folk duet Cricket Blue discuss songwriting, gentle superpowers and the myth of the confessional folk-music hero. Complete with "live" performances and some fun surprises.

Check them out Cricket Blue on Spotify, Apple Music and Bandcamp!

https://open.spotify.com/artist/6amt0SgoMbOz6jDxeKeoDr

https://music.apple.com/us/artist/cricket-blue/1156128292

https://cricketblue.bandcamp.com/

https://www.cricketbluemusic.com/

]]> Wed, 17 Jun 2020 23:37:02 +0000 Quarter Rest Quarter Rest 3729 In this interview, Laura Heaberlin and Taylor Smith of Vermont indie-folk duet Cricket Blue discuss songwriting, gentle superpowers and the myth of the confessional folk-music hero. Complete with "live" performances and some fun surprises. Check them out Cricket Blue on Spotify, Apple Music and Bandcamp! https://open.spotify.com/artist/6amt0SgoMbOz6jDxeKeoDr https://music.apple.com/us/artist/cricket-blue/1156128292 https://cricketblue.bandcamp.com/ https://www.cricketbluemusic.com/ In this interview, Laura Heaberlin and Taylor Smith of Vermont indie-folk duet Cricket Blue discuss songwriting, gentle superpowers and the myth of the confessional folk-music hero. Complete with "live" performances and some fun surprises. Check them out No Episode Zero 1 1 Episode Zero trailer quarterrestpodcast.podbean.com/80a2a85f-1ca0-5401-b3e1-c32ad73e77c7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/baf9e0ae An introduction to Quarter Rest, a music podcast featuring interviews, reviews and discussion. Be sure to listen to the end!

]]> An introduction to Quarter Rest, a music podcast featuring interviews, reviews and discussion. Be sure to listen to the end!

]]> Wed, 17 Jun 2020 02:56:19 +0000 quarterrestpodcast quarterrestpodcast 368 An introduction to Quarter Rest, a music podcast featuring interviews, reviews and discussion. Be sure to listen to the end! An introduction to Quarter Rest, a music podcast featuring interviews, reviews and discussion. Be sure to listen to the end! No