Laura Merrimen: The Gift of Art

Christine Bougie: Connecting the Parts

Today I’m thrilled to share my conversation with a very dear musical friend and collaborator for many years, a painter of lap steel swells and soundscapes, a quiet force, and one of the most humble and wise people I know, Christine Bougie. In this episode, we talk about how to stay in constant dialogue with the many parts of ourselves at play in the creative process. Where to find Christine Bougie online: Website https://www.christinebougie.ca/ [https://www.christinebougie.ca/] IG @christinebougie [https://www.instagram.com/christinebougie] Youtube @christinebougie [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQHEGowRM6kWESqJ-EgoLMg] Soundcloud https://soundcloud.com/christinebougie [https://soundcloud.com/christinebougie] Before you go, don't forget to rate and review the show! Thanks for listening. Follow Sour Notes on Instagram @sournotespod [https://www.instagram.com/sournotespod]

Leanne Hoffman: Giving it Time

Today’s guest is Leanne Hoffman, a Nova Scotia based multi-disciplinary artist, songwriter, and producer. In this episode, we talk about navigating intense bouts of performance anxiety and allowing time to let us grow and gain experience. A couple of notes on this episode: The "Erin" mentioned a few times in the episode is Erin Costelo, our previous guest and also the producer of Leanne's latest album The Text Collector. This interview was recorded in June 2025 so the reference to the St. Vincent show in July is now passed, but I felt the content was still relevant to the topics we covered, so I left it in. Where to find Leanne Hoffman online: Website https://www.leannehoffman.com/ [https://www.leannehoffman.com/] IG @hmleanne [https://www.instagram.com/hmleanne/] Tik Tok @hmleanne [https://www.tiktok.com/@hmleanne] Youtube @leannehoffman [https://www.youtube.com/@LeanneHoffman] Before you go, don't forget to rate and review the show! Thanks for listening. Follow Sour Notes on Instagram @sournotespod [https://www.instagram.com/sournotespod]

Matt Andersen: Getting to the Stage

Today, you’ll hear my conversation with Matt Andersen. Matt is a blues and roots based singer-songwriter and guitarist from the East Coast. His career spans 20 plus years, world wide tours and many recognitions, but playing live remains at the center of it all. We chat about his new album, why he loves co-writing, pre-show rituals, reading a room and what music really means to him. Where to find Matt Andersen online: Website www.stubbyfingers.ca/ [https://www.stubbyfingers.ca/] IG @mattandersenmusic [https://www.instagram.com/mattandersenmusic/] FB @mattandersenofficial [https://www.facebook.com/mattandersenofficial] X @matt_andersen [https://x.com/matt_andersen] Youtube mattandersenmusic [https://www.youtube.com/user/mattandersenmusic] Before you go, don't forget to rate and review the show! Thanks for listening. Follow Sour Notes on Instagram @sournotespod [https://www.instagram.com/sournotespod]

Laura Merrimen: The Gift of Art

Today, I’m very pleased to have a chat with Laura Merrimen. A staple of the songwriter scene in Nova Scotia, as well as an accomplished painter and Reiki practionner. In this conversation, we talk about staying connected with your truth through the challenges of a creative life! Where to find Laura online: Bandcamp lauramerrimenmusic.bandcamp.com [https://lauramerrimenmusic.bandcamp.com/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExS2hDSWVNVGg2SW5WazNuVQEeAl8wzdtW6vMmIhESqn0ZiUzwMtxnJcYQ6IzDpOiNTYFKZTHzYHme5RDu2C8_aem__4nZRtyjnnCIyJR1hIHdgg] IG @lauramerrimen [https://www.instagram.com/lauramerrimen?igsh=MWJ2em51aDhhZ2xtdA%3D%3D&utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet] FB @lauramerrimen [https://www.facebook.com/LAURAMERRIMEN/] Youtube @lauramerrimen [http://UC4TQzLwddsJ1VPZJHqX25Hw] Books mentioned in this episode: The Artist's Way - Julia Cameron, The War of Art - Steven Pressfield, Some nervous system calming exercises to try: Breathing technique: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DEfo4mpS742/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=YjZ1dnc5c3lvN2Iy [https://www.instagram.com/reel/DEfo4mpS742/?igsh=YjZ1dnc5c3lvN2Iy&utm_source=ig_web_copy_link] (check out Dr. Kennedy's content on anxiety, it helped me a lot) Simple tapping exercise: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=085w1xlrGnU [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=085w1xlrGnU] Before you go, don't forget to rate and review the show! Thanks for listening. Follow Sour Notes on Instagram @sournotespod [https://www.instagram.com/sournotespod]

JW-Jones: The Definitions of Success

Today I’m talking with JW-Jones, a blues based guitarist, songwriter and singer from Ottawa. JW has been steadily growing his career for more than two decades as an independent artist. In this wide-ranging conversation, we talk about staying true to yourself, moving on from hardship, defining success, finding work/life balance and straight up business advice.  Where to find JW-Jones online: Website jw-jones.com [https://jw-jones.com/] IG @jwjonesblues [http://instagram.com/jwjonesblues] FB @ [https://www.facebook.com/aphrose/]jwjonesblues [http://facebook.com/jwjonesblues] X @jwjonesblues [https://x.com/jwjonesblues] Youtube JWJonesblues [http://www.youtube.com/@JwJonesblues] Before you go, don't forget to rate and review the show! Thanks for listening. Follow Sour Notes on Instagram @sournotespod [https://www.instagram.com/sournotespod]