Rock And Grapes Presents:
James Oatway is here to talk about all things music, wine and some other gripes and grapes. You will hear from everyone from musicians to winemakers and other industry insiders. If you're a human being with a soul - you rely on music and booze to get you through your life. We are all moved by a spirit whether it's in a glass or coming out of the speakers.
Episodes
54 episodes
Rock Radio Personality "Brother" Jake Edwards
This week James and Jack speak with Canadian Radio Legend Jake Edwards, "Bro Jake". We spoke to Jake about the creation of "The Champ"( a timely radio skit that would cause 2021 to have Jake locked up if he tried that today), Jake's time ...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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46:40
Paul Kingery - Three Dog Night
This week James and Jack speak with Paul Kingery of Three Dog Night. Paul lets us in on what it was like to tour with Rick Springfield, pop-sensation Tiffany, and his long stint being a core member of Three Dog Night. Tune in for a great show!
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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59:13
Shaun Murphy
This week James and Jack speak with world renown powerhouse back up singer Shaun Murphy. Shaun, throughout her long and impressive career has provided vocals and percussion for Bob Seger, Eric Clapton and has worked with Meatloaf, P...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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55:14
Steve Meyer - PT 3
James and Jack have their final instalment with former National Promotion Director for Capitol Records, Steve Meyer. Steve has even more stories about The Beatles, Elton John, and much more. You can never have enough Steve....
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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36:15
Steve Meyer - PT 2
James and Jack have their old friend, former National Promotion Director for Capitol Records, Steve Meyer, back for round two. Steve has even more stories about The Beatles, Elton John, Grand Funk Railroad, Juice Newton and much more...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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47:52
Paul Warren - Legendary Rock Guitarist PT 2
James and Jack conclude their discussion with rock guitarist Paul Warren in this special PT 2 segment. Paul talks about working for Rod Stewart, Pacific Gas & Electric, (almost) with Bob Seger, and bit abou...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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49:18
Paul Warren - Legendary Rock Guitarist PT 1
James and Jack speak with legendary rock guitarist, Paul Warren, whose storied career takes him from Motown to working with a string of bands, and touring the world with some of the biggest names in rock. Tina Turner, Joe Cocker, Richard ...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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48:26
Dave DiMartino - Former Editor of CREEM Magazine PT 2
Jack and James speak to CREEM magazine's former editor, Dave DiMartino, in part two of a special two part episode. Dave talks about grocery shopping with Rock Stars, sharing a urinal with George Harrison, getting snubbed by Freddie ...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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44:40
Dave DiMartino - Former Editor of CREEM Magazine PT 1
Jack and James speak to CREEM magazine's former editor, Dave DiMartino, in part one of a special two part episode. Dave talks about the early days at CREEM magazine, Jim Morrison exposing himself in Miami and The Clash's Joe Strumme...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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40:11
Bob Catania - Former National Director for RCA Records and Island Records
Bob Catania, former National Director for RCA and Island records, innovator and co-owner of whatsin-storemusic.com, talks to us about how he went from college radio and the mail room to the big leagues, and having the time of his life working i...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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52:05
Joel Denver - Publisher and President of All Access.com
Joel Denver, President and Co-Publisher of All Access Music Group (all access.com) THE information portal for the radio and music business, sits down and speaks with James and Jack about his well storied career in the radio business. From...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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36:14
Steve Meyer - Former National Promotion Director for Capitol Records
This week Jack and I speak with Steve Meyer, former long time National Promotion Director for Capitol Records. Steve has the pleasure of working closely with Bob Seger and his management team as well as four other guys...John, Paul, Georg...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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56:02
Tom Weschler - Bob Seger's one-time Road Manager & Rock Photographer Extraordinaire
This week Jack and James speak with world renown rock photographer Tom Weschler about life on the road as Bob Seger's Tour Manager and more than fifty years of being one of the most prolific rock photographers in the businesss. Tom's Book, "Tra...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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44:17
Jack Ashton - Part 2
In this episode you'll hear Jack Ashton talk about what an album promotor did back in the 1970's, and how that job has been turned inside out by the internet.
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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41:26
Tales From The Turntable Episode #1
Meet your hosts, James Oatway and Jack Ashton, who are going to take you on a ride through the last several decades, diving into the Rock'n'Roll scene and mapping out what the music industry looked like back then - and where...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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20:00
Jazz/Funk/Rock Musician Russ Little
Russ Little, trombonist, composer, arranger, and conductor has had a fairly storied career in the Canadian music business. Starting off with a little band by the name of Lighthouse, in the late '60's, Russ had already established ...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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59:28
Dobbin Estate
This week I visit Dobbin Estate. Dobbin Estate has been designed to be a premium winery and the consulting team of Ann Sperling and Peter Gamble have made certain that all conditions are perfect for this ambitious endeavour. With North and Sout...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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1:18:08
Steve Meyer/Al Coury Part II
Again we skip the Grapes and go directly to the Rock. Former record exec from Capitol Records, Steve Meyer, and Part II speaking about the great Al Coury, Vice President of Capitol Records, co-fouder of RSO...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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26:16
Capitol Records Steve Meyer talks about the Legendary Record Exec Al Coury
Today we skip the Grapes and go directly to the Rock. Former record exec from Capitol Records, Steve Meyer, speaks with me about the great Al Coury, Vice President of Capitol Records, co-fouder of RSO Records,...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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30:26
John Neudorf and the Rock And Grapes Top Ten Counted Down to Number One!
Well, the January Rock And Grapes Count Down has come to an end. I will count down the Top Ten wines until we get to #1, that honour going to Leaning Post, for their 2020 Senchuk Vineyard Chardonnay. Also, Niagara native
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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37:00
The Top Wines of Ontario Continues with Lailey's Thomas Reid
This week I speak with Thomas Reid, sales and marketing manager for Lailey Winery. This week Lailey has had two wines in the Top Wines of Ontario count down and we will be speaking to Thomas about the 2022 Lailey ...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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31:22
Collab Wine And Beverage's Marc Pistor
Season 2 is here! Marc Pistor, of Fogolar Wines and the group effort Collab Wine and Beverage is here to talk about 2024 and what we have to look forward to. Marc and I discuss the Top Wine of Ontario (as chosen by M...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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31:17
The Year End Wrap Up
Well, its been a good start so far. Twenty-five episodes of winemakers, musicians, politicians and record execs, and I think we're getting somewhere. I'd like to thank all of you who have been listening, and I'd also like to thank all my guests...
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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47:49
Legendary Rock Photographer Bob Gruen
Bob Gruen is regarded as one of THE foremost Rock Photographers in the music business having captured images of Tina Turner, The Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, The New York Dolls, The Sex Pistols, The Clash, The Ramones, Blondie, Elton...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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27:44
May Pang discusses "The Lost Weekend: A Love Story" and Lailey Vineyard's Thomas Reid talks premium wine
My first guest this week is May Pang. May spent most of 1973 and 1974 being the most important person in John Lennon's life. May and I discuss the new documentary streaming now, "The Lost Weekend: A Love Story", the story t...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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56:08