The Dawg and Gus Show welcomes the band Turning Lights and discusses various topics such as their origin story, the Ottawa music scene, their songwriting process, and upcoming projects. The band members share their influences and how they came up with their name. They also talk about their favorite venues in Ottawa and their plans for merchandise. The conversation touches on the transformation of Chapters downtown into a music venue and the band's pre-show rituals. They also mention their upcoming EP and future recording plans. The band discusses their approach to playing live shows and their plans for the future. They emphasize the importance of balancing their live performances with writing and recording new music. They also discuss the need to be strategic about their shows and not oversaturate the market. The band members share their thoughts on branching out of Ottawa and playing in bigger venues and festivals. They express their desire to make a living off music and open for their favorite bands. They also talk about the impact of musicians who died young and the fascination with the 27 Club. The band members reflect on when they knew music was their passion and the role of technology in their creative process. They discuss the importance of social media in promoting their music and getting their name out there. The conversation covers the importance of marketing in the music industry and the challenges of balancing creativity with promotion. The guests discuss their favorite Canadian bands from the 80s and 90s and share their upcoming plans for shows and the release of their EP.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Small Talk

02:29 Formation of The Turning Lights

06:50 Influences and Songwriting Process

08:39 The Ottawa Music Scene

11:42 The Potential of Chapters as a Music Venue

14:15 Pre-Show Rituals and Favorite Venues

17:17 Upcoming EP and Challenges

19:31 Balancing Live Shows and Writing

27:33 Dreaming Big: Playing at the Ottawa Blues Fest

29:58 The Legacy of Young Musicians Who Died Early

35:38 The Importance of Evolving as Artists

38:44 The Role of Technology in Music Creation and Promotion

39:47 The Importance of Marketing in the Music Industry

45:39 Exploring the Canadian Music Scene

49:58 Favorite Cover Songs: 'Psycho Killer' and 'Fly Me To The Moon'

54:50 Upcoming Shows and EP Release

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