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HOWZ YER STOOL?

David Randall
Montreal
Music
Vancouver
Punk Rock
Rock Music
Podcasting
Montreal, Canada
Blues
Angry Young Ducks
Guitar
Bands ( Panic, the Stuff, Ashley SDS, Lyrock, Antergerm)
Oakville
Concordia University
Behringer
Shure SM7B
Buzzsprout

Howz Yer Stool? is a casual, conversation-driven podcast featuring local musicians and performers. Each episode invites a guest to pull up a stool, share their story, and talk openly about life on and off the stage—how they got started, what they’re working on, and how things are really going.

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Welcome to Howz Yer Stool? — the show where we pull up a stool and find out how things are really going.

Not just the gigs… not just the music… but what's happening when the amps and lights get turned off.

Because if you ask a musician how they’re ... more

Welcome to Howz Yer Stool? — the show where we pull up a stool and find out how things are really going.

Not just the gigs… not just the music… but what's happening when the amps and lights get turned off.

Because if you ask a musician how they’re ... more

Welcome to Howz Yer Stool? — the show where we pull up a stool and find out how things are really going.

Not just the gigs… not just the music… but what's happening when the amps and lights get turned off.

Because if you ask a musician how they’re ... more

Welcome to Howz Yer Stool? — the show where we pull up a stool and find out how things are really going.

Not just the gigs… not just the music… but what's happening when the amps and lights get turned off.

Because if you ask a musician how they’re ... more

Welcome to Howz Yer Stool? — the show where we pull up a stool and find out how things are really going.

Not just the gigs… not just the music… but what's happening when the amps and lights get turned off.

Because if you ask a musician how they’re ... more

Joining me today are Dwane Dixon, Jeff Smallwood, Martin Laporte, and Tom Simpson —four outstanding musicians, each with their own stories, memories, and connection to this legendary Montreal institution. 

We're going to talk about the people behind... more

Welcome to Howz Yer Stool? — the show where we pull up a stool and find out how things are really going.

Not just the gigs… not just the music… but what's happening when the amps and lights get turned off.

Because if you ask a musician how they’re ... more

Welcome to Howz Yer Stool? — the show where we pull up a stool and find out how things are really going.

Not just the gigs… not just the music… but what's happening when the amps and lights get turned off.

Because if you ask a musician how they’re ... more

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Recent Guests

Sean Donnelly
Musician and interviewee
Episode: Sean Donnelly, HOWZ YER STOOL?
Tom Simpson
Musician featured on the episode
Episode: Tom Simpson, HOWZ YER STOOL?
Randy Bowen
Musician and band member with histories in Cobalt Blue, The Refugees, Liroc, Sea Spot Run
Musician
Episode: Randy Bowen, HOWZ YER STOOL?
Asher Fischer
Drummer with a long Montreal/McGill-connected career and member of Angry Young Ducks
Beaux-Gest / That Darn Cat / Angry Young Ducks
Episode: Asher Fischer, HOWZ YER STOOL?
Dwane Dixon
Musician and songwriter
Episode: Dwane Dixon, HOWZ YER STOOL?
Martin Laporte
Drummer, teacher, Montreal-based musician
Musician
Episode: Martin Laporte, HOWZ YER STOOL?
Tim Walsh
Musician and guest on the show
Musician based in Hudson/Montreal
Episode: Tim Walsh, HOWZ YER STOOL?

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Dave Randall
Host of Howz Yer Stool, guiding conversation with local musicians and performers in a casual, unscripted format.

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Tom Simpson, HOWZ YER STOOL?
Q: What inspired you to pick up the guitar and pursue music seriously?
In the early days, loud riffs and a simple, direct approach felt exciting and accessible, and discovering how to play songs my friends showed me—like Kiss and other rock acts—made me realize I could recreate those sounds and tell stories through music.
Tom Simpson, HOWZ YER STOOL?
Q: How are you today?
I'm doing great, thanks for asking.
Dwane Dixon, HOWZ YER STOOL?
Q: Do you write music alone, or do you collaborate with others?
He discusses his early collaborative writing, the challenge of adding lyrics, and how collaboration remains a core part of his process even as he develops solo projects.
Dwane Dixon, HOWZ YER STOOL?
Q: Was there a specific moment that pushed you toward your current genre or style?
He explains growing up with country influences, the evolution through blues and rock, and how his desire to explore multiple styles made pigeonholing difficult, ultimately shaping a varied career.
Dwane Dixon, HOWZ YER STOOL?
Q: What was your earliest memory of music and the impact it had on you?
He recalls childhood memories of family gatherings, a musical environment at home, and how those early experiences planted a lifelong affinity for music and performance.

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Casual, conversation-driven conversations with local musicians and performers, focusing on life on and off the stage. Guests share how they got started, realities of gigging, evolving creative processes, and the economic and emotional dimensions of pursuing music in a regional scene. Episodes balance personal stories with practical insights about booking, collaboration, and staying creatively engaged, often weaving in reflections on technology, education, and community initiatives. A standout focus is the unpolished, authentic vibe—relying on curiosity, humor, and real-world experience rather than scripted prompts—making it a solid pick for listeners who want behind-the-scenes stories from the local music landscape and actionable takeaways ... more

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1. Sean Donnelly
2. Tom Simpson
3. Randy Bowen
4. Asher Fischer
5. Dwane Dixon
6. Martin Laporte
7. Tim Walsh

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