Vol.167: Behind the Scenes with Linda Pelletier: A True Music Advocate
Welcome back, Strange Crew!
In this episode, we’re thrilled to bring you an incredibly special interview with none other than Linda Pelletier – a true icon in the music world. If you’ve ever stepped foot in the East Coast music scene, you’ve probably heard Linda’s name and felt the impact of her tireless work.
Linda Pelletier: Music Advocate & Industry Giant
Linda is not just a long-time friend of the Strange Grooves crew, but also one of the most passionate, kind-hearted supporters of music and the people who make it. For decades, Linda has played an integral role in building and nurturing the community around live music. She ran her own production company, Medusa Productions, helping hundreds of bands and artists find their footing, build their fanbases, and connect with listeners. Her impact on the industry is immeasurable, and her love for music is felt by everyone she touches.
As a promoter, she didn’t just focus on putting on shows; she made sure that fans could discover new bands, new sounds, and new friends. Her work helped shape the East Coast scene, fostering an environment where creativity and collaboration thrive. Beyond the stage, she’s been involved in some of the coolest TV shows and has experienced some of the most legendary performances, all while maintaining her humble, down-to-earth personality. It was such a pleasure to sit down with Linda and hear her stories firsthand.
A Look Back at the East Coast Music Scene
In this episode, we dive into the rich history of the East Coast music scene, from its early days to where it stands now. Linda shares memories of the bands, venues, and people who helped build it into what we know and love today. Her stories are a testament to the power of community in the music industry, and how the dedication of people like her have made new venues and emerging bands flourish. Cait and Linda have been buds for over 20 years and it’s Linda who helped Cait get into shows and adventure to Rockfest and always encouraged so many people to listen to such wicked good bands. Bands like Port City Allstars, Baracuda Sunrise, Thelema, Ermine and so many others.
Linda created so many friendships and wicked memories by just being such a wicked cool person. Cait would love to shoutout Jill Langteigne, Sean Boyer, Sarah and Darlene Partridge, Laura Heans, Leeann Miller, Shelley Brown, Joanna Killen, Eric Braun, Marc Henwood, Doug Anderson and so many countless others for being such amazing friends but also big music fans who always showed me cool tunes, invited me out to shows and essentially integral part of the music I love and memories I have.
We also get a look at some old, never-before-seen photos that capture some truly special moments in Linda’s career – photos submitted by Linda herself and some that were rediscovered. Trust us, you won’t want to miss these glimpses of music history!
Iggy Pop, Queens of the Stone Age, and Amyl and the Sniffers – Oh My!
During our conversation, we also touch on some of our favorite artists and bands. Linda shares her insights on Iggy Pop’s legendary career, Queens of the Stone Age, and the high-energy punk rock sensation Amyl and The Sniffers. ( She has a signed LP from them OH MY GOD) , We talk about working behind the scenes and what it's like to be a part of the machine that keeps the music industry running smoothly – all while staying true to our love of discovering new music.
Whether you're a longtime fan of the East Coast music scene, a budding musician, or just someone who loves good stories and great tunes, this episode has something for everyone. We hope you enjoy it as much as we did – because it was an absolute blast to sit down with our sweet pal Linda and dig into the stories and people that made the music scene what it is today.
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