Jerry Mercer - Keeping the Beat!

Season 9 of The Kingstonian Podcast kicks off with a legend.  Jerry Mercer has been keeping time for more than 70 years — three decades of that behind the drums with one of Canada’s most beloved rock bands, April Wine.

In this conversation, Jerry talks about his lifelong passion for music, the instrument that’s captured his curiosity these days, and the moments that defined his journey — from Mashmakhan to Ellen McIlwaine, Roy Buchanan, and, of course, April Wine. Along the way, he shares stories from the road, reflections on a life in rhythm, and a few surprises that might just inspire the next generation of musicians.

Recorded in early October 2025.

Our theme music is “Stasis Oasis”, by Tim Aylesworth

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