Northern Echos Podcast

The AMP Sessions 2.0: Mary Beth Moellenkamp CEO Peel CAS

This year, the Peel Children's Aid Society Trailblazer program was the beneficiary of the Awesome Music Project's Annual Golf Tournament. Proceeds from the event supported the Awesome Music Hour, an initiative of the Awesome Music Project.
Mary Beth Moellenkamp, CEO of Peel CAS, stopped by the Northern Echos Podcast activation to discuss the power of music in supporting youth through challenging times and the positive impact this partnership brings to the organization. 
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The AMP Sessions 1.0: Rob Carli Co Founder of the Awesome Music Project

For Rob Carli, music isn’t just a career—it’s a lifelong passion. A celebrated composer and performer, Rob has spent decades creating music that moves people, earning multiple Gemini and Canadian Screen Awards along the way. He’s best known for composing the score for 15 seasons of Murdoch Mysteries.  
Rob has always been fascinated by the science of music—how rhythm, melody, and harmony can shape emotions, heal the mind, and improve well-being. His deep passion for both music and mental health led him to co-found The Awesome Music Project, where he explores how music can be a powerful tool for connection and healing. 
For more information on The Awesome Music Project (AMP):  https://www.theawesomemusicproject.com/
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AYSANABEE his Journey, his Echo.

The Northern Echos Podcast caught up with 2024 Alternative Album of the Year and 2024 Songwriter of the Year Juno Award Winner AYSANABEE and chatted about his newest album release, Edge of the Earth.  We also chatted about his career ascend up until this point, we heard his journey, his echo.
On his sophomore Edge of the Earth(June 20, 2025, Aysanabee embarks on a transformative journey of will, sacrifice, and self-discovery. Following the deeply personal narratives of Watin and the introspective exploration of Here and Now, Edge of the Earth expands his sonic horizons, blending his signature fingerstyle guitar with lush, cinematic soundscapes. The album’s title track, released ahead of his first headline tour, encapsulates the theme of movement—both physical and emotional—leaving behind burdens and embracing an uncharted future.
With Edge of the Earth, Aysanabee steps boldly into a new era—unburdened, limitless, and ready to ascend to greater heights.
Aysanabee, his journey, his echo.

Exploring Gord Downie’s Secret Path with Patrick Downie and Harriet Visitor

Northern Echos delves into Gord Downie's solo album, Secret Path, with Patrick Downie and Harriet Visitor from the Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund. The album is inspired by the story of Chanie Wenjack, a 12-year-old Anishinaabe boy who died escaping Cecilia Jeffrey Residential School. He succumbed to starvation and exposure trying to walk 600km home to his family in Ogoki Post.  His story inspired Gord Downie's Secret Path project, which includes 10 poems, 10 songs, a graphic novel, and an animated film.  Gord would go on to co-found the Gord Downie and Chanie Wenjack Fund with his family and the Wenjack family.  Learn how you can #DoSomething to move reconciliation forward at downiewenjack.ca.

The Skydiggers

Canadian Roots Rock Icons and Juno Award Winners The Skydiggers, exploring their Canadian Musical Journey. Andy and Josh spoke of their early roots; their storytells, songwriting and collaborations with the likes of Blue Rodeo, The Tragically Hip, Gord Downie, The Cash Brothers and many others that have defined the Canadian Musical Landscape over the last 30+ years. We also touched on the re-learning of our settler history through music and education, pledging to take the journey to leave Canada better than we found it.

David Bastedo Live Music Photographer and Artist

David Bastedo is a Canadian Multi-Disciplinary Artist, Photographer, Storyteller & Creative Technologist and Music Lover·
Capturing the pictorical essence of The Tragically Hip, Skydiggers, Paul Langlois Band, The Trews and many more.

Studio 79 Intimate and Interactive

An intimate live music venue featuring live music performances in a studio environment with audience and artist interactions at the base of Blue Mountain.
Anna Potvin is a music lover who tells us about her journey and passion of bringing together artists and music lovers in this intimate environment.

Howard Ungerlieder Lighting Sensi

The NORTHERN ECHOS Podcast by Storyteller holds up the unique stories of the artists, support personnel and unique venues that make live music and live events happen. Last week we were honoured to spend the afternoon in Toronto, Ontario, Canada in conversation with legendary Lighting and Creative Director Howard Ungerleider. Howard has worked with; Queensryche, Def Leppard, Tool, Foo Fighters and many others. He spent over 40 years designing shows and all the tours for the iconic Canadian band Rush. Howard is one of the founder's of Production Design International Inc., a renowned design and production company specializing in live events, exhibitions, and experiences. With over four decades of industry expertise, Howard has established himself as a visionary creative force, driving innovation and excellence in production design.