Episode 101. Protecting Our Boarders with The Alberta Coast Guard

Episode 101 of the Overheard Podcast recorded live in Banff features The Alberta Coast Guard, a coastal folk duo made up of two Coastal transplants who now call the Rocky Mountains home. Blending emotional songwriting, brine-soaked humor, and soaring harmonies, the Alberta Coast Guard explore how the ocean and the mountains shape their sound, why Banff became their long-term home, and how performing as a couple impacts the final outcome of their music.

Daniel Ruedl and co-host Matty Rage dive into the band’s origin story, the inspiration behind their name, and what it means to carry East Coast culture into the heart of the Rockies. The conversation touches on:

• Songwriting

• Creative process as a duo

• Emotional dynamics of performing together

• Influence of non-musical artists on their work

The band shares:

• First shows in the Bow Valley

• Most memorable live moments

• Unexpected stories behind their songs

Listeners will learn what makes Banff a unique place for artists, the challenges and opportunities of building a music career in a mountain town, and how community energy shapes the local arts scene. Alberta Coast Guard give thoughtful advice to newcomers, discuss their biggest musical hot takes, and talk about what is coming next for the project.

This episode highlights independent Canadian music, East Coast culture in Western Canada, and the creative connection between two artists building a life and a sound together in Banff. Presented live from Banff Ave Brewing. Sponsored by Drinkshaft, the non-alcoholic espresso energy drink now available in more than 800 stores across Western Canada.