Paul Kennedy has been a staple of the Burlington music scene for decades — a guitarist, a frontman, and the driving force behind The Joe Rockhead Band. In this episode, host Anna Blair sits down with Paul to talk about what it takes to keep a band thriving, the highs of playing live, and the deeper heart behind the hardheaded rock persona. We get into the joys and challenges of fronting a cover band, the stories behind those unforgettable Saturday night sets, and what keeps Paul posting ads, booking shows, and holding it all together after all these years.

While visiting Alberta — surrounded by wide skies, winding roads, and new memories with my sister — Anna gets the call that her Aunt Diane had passed. This episode is a soft moment of remembering. A reflection on the women who raise us, loved us, and are no longer here. It’s about grief, legacy, and the threads that hold even when they feel like they’ve come undone. If you’re carrying the names of loved ones lost in your heart today, let this one wrap gently around you.

Host Anna Blair opens up about being adopted, and the humble beginnings of Threads & Chords — a podcast built with a phone, a small mic, and a big heart. This first Loose Threads episode weaves together the story behind the show, the leap from behind-the-scenes to behind-the-mic, and the search for belonging. It closes with an original WinterChild piece that flows with a quiet, watery melancholy.