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.
- Update frequency
- every 8 days
- Average duration
- 46 minutes
- Episodes
- 39
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2024
A Group of Seven…Grapes
Part 2 of my interview with Vineland Estates' Brian Schmidt reveals a cohesive plan for Ontario to move forward as a united front, with a chosen arsenal of what we do best. Has Ontario…
Brian Schmidt of Vineland Estates and Bill Schnee, Recording Engineer to the Stars
This week is Part One of my interview with Brian Schmidt of Vineland Estates. Brian talks about his 33 years in the business, the VQA and the viability of wine making in Ontario. This w…
Adam Lowy from Cloudsley Cellars and The Kings are here to talk Switchin' to Glide
This week I speak with Adam Lowy of Cloudsley Cellars about his passions, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. We sit outside at Cloudsley on a perfect summer day to discuss Adam's take on non-in…
A visit with Winemaker Kelly Mason, and Part 2 of my interview with Dave Di Martino
This week I found myself in Beamsville at the Maison Mason with winemaker Kelly Mason talking about (that extra 3 hours it would seem she needs to add to each day) just to get it all do…
Partake Brewing Founder Ted Fleming and CREEM Magazine's Dave DiMartino
This week we take a left turn and go “ hops-and-barley-based non-alc” as I speak with Founder and CEO Ted Fleming of PARTAKE Brewing about the long road to market placement and viabili…
It's i4C Time with Magdalena Kaiser and Creekside's Rob Power
I foresee a great weekend this weekend as the International Cool Climate Chardonnay Festival hits Niagara, and Magdalena Kaiser, the Director of PR for the Wine Marketing Association o…
Graham Rennie, The Niagara Custom Crush Studio and Wine Nerd/Musician Matt Woo
In this episode I am in Lincoln, Ontario at "The Crush" talking with owner/innovator/winemaker Graham Rennie about the intricacies of running a profitable wine business in Ontario. Gra…
Leaning Post Winery and Steve Meyer, former V.P. of Promotions for Capitol Records
Today we hit all the right notes. You’ll hear my conversation that took place over the Canada Day weekend with the good folks at Leaning Post Winery, Nadia and Ilya Senchuk, as we discu…
Winemaker Adam Kern and Pop/Rock Musician Rob Preuss
This week I speak with sommelier and winemaker Adam Kern of KERN & CO about what is involved in trying to make a business profitable in Ontario while making great, quality wines . We wi…
Harald Thiel of Hidden Bench and Musician, Producer, Arranger Lou Pomanti
This week I speak with Harald Thiel of Hidden Bench in Niagara. Also on the podcast this week is Lou Pomanti. Lou started out in the music business playing with the legendary Blood, Swe…
Ontario Winemaker Thomas Bachelder and Canadian Musician Sarah Smith
This week is our first full length episode, featuring one wine maker and one musician. Each week I will try my best to keep you entertained with talk about music and wine and a few othe…
Rock And Grapes Presents: A Sneak Peek...
This is a snippet of what's going to happen here each week. You will hear full-length interviews from musicians and winemakers all over Ontario (as well as our American neighbours). Op…
Bill Schnee - Recording Engineer/Producer PT 2
This week we finish our conversation with studio legend Bill Schnee. We talk about Steely Dan's Aja, Boz Scaggs and Mark Knopfler. Bill has a new book out, “Chairman at the Board: Reco…
Bill Schnee - Recording Engineer/ Producer PT 1
This week we speak with studio legend Bill Schnee. Bill has worked with EVERYONE in the record business. His stories are amazing, and Bill has a new book out, “Chairman at the Board: Re…
Laila Biali
This week James and Jack speak with Juno winner, Laila Biali, about what its like being a Canadian Jazz vocalist, pianist and composer navigating that fine line between Pop and Jazz. L…
The Kings (This Beat Goes On/Switchin' To Glide)
James and Jack speak with David Diamond and Zero from The Kings. The entire planet was introduced to The Kings in 1980 upon the release of their massive smash hit, "This Beat Goes On/Sw…
Tyler Stewart- Drummer for the Barenaked Ladies
James and Jack speak to Tyler Stewart, drummer for the Barenaked Ladies. They've got a new album out, Detour de Force, and Tyler will fill us in on how Covid derailed their recording sc…
The Tea Party's Jeff Burrows
James and Jack catch up with Jeff Burrows, drummer for the Canadian rock power trio, The Tea Party. They discuss the band's new single "Summertime" and their upcoming cross country tour…
Rob Preuss of The Spoons, Honeymoon Suite
James speaks with Rob Preuss (The Spoons, Honeymoon Suite) about what it was like being in two of the biggest Canadian bands of the 1980's - and way beyond. You will also learn Rob's u…