Liner Notes: Revealing Chats With Canada's Retro Music Makers: Recent Episodes
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Real, Raw, Relevant...Canadian Music Makers from the 1960s-1990s share it all...song creation, the highs (and lows) of the biz, fans, family, what they're up to now and a life lesson or two learned along the way. Here's your 'fly on the wall' moment, a chance to catch revealing insights into the person behind the music in a casual, laid back manner. Also, the audio quality sometimes gets rough around the edges. Nothing over produced here. Just real, raw engaging talk. .
This is the 35th episode of our special series ‘Guest Glimpses’, short bits from longer conversations with previous guests. You’ll hear about 10 minutes of each guest’s 60+ minute chat with show host Dan Hare. Featured guests this week are:
KEVIN SWAIN - songwriter, engineer, producer, vocalist, guitarist, and bassist who has played with Barney Bentall, Idle Eyes, Prism, Lee Aaron, and many others. In this short bit Kevin shares: why and how he got into music; starting his professional career at age 16 with Barney Bentall, why he left that band and more.
MARK DUNN - musician, teacher, and author of the book ‘You Get Bigger As You Go’, a beginners guide to Bruce Cockburn’s music. In this short bit Mark talks about: his own career; why he wrote this book; Bruce’s musical diversity and more.
RONNIE ROBSON - iconic bassist, multi-instrumentalist, producer and mixing/mastering engineer who has worked with, or recorded bass tracks for, the greatest acts in music such as Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath, Deep Purple, Jethro Tull and many, many others. In this short bit Ronnie talks about: his multi-faceted and his busy life; connecting with famous musicians and more.
LISA HARTT - singer songwriter, guitar player and former lead of The Lisa Hartt band. In this bit Lisa shares: her musical adventures in Europe in the ‘60s that included escaping dangerous situations, being in jail, and running for her life in Greece; working with the Vanelli family (including Gino) once she returned to Canada, and more.
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This is the 34th episode of our special series ‘Guest Glimpses’, short bits from longer conversations with previous guests. You’ll hear about 10 minutes of each guest’s 60+ minute chat with show host Dan Hare. Featured guests this week are:
ROBERT LAWSON RETURNS - expert on The Guess Who and author of ‘Wheatfield Empire’ the definitive comprehensive history on The Guess Who. In this short clip from his return visit, Robert debates with Dan some points of the lawsuit launched by Randy Bachman and Burton Cummings against the usage of The Guess Who name and likeness.
EDMUND PILLING - singer, songwriter, award-winning musician, composer founding member and lead singer of the band Fludd. In this short clip Edmund talks about playing music in England in the 1960s; hanging out with Jon and Robert Plant and joining Cat Steven’s band at the age of 16.
DAN HARE RETURNS - acclaimed entertainer and musician, moves from hosting this podcast to being a guest. In a short clip from his chat with Dusty Discs Radio’s Program Director Lori Dean, Dan shares why he recorded his is new, retro-rock album ‘I Love This Life’at this stage in his career; the trill of working with working with legendary recording engineer/producer Mike Fraser, and more.
JIMI (B) BERTUCCI - singer/songwriter, composer, musician, and founding member, bassist and songwriter for the band Abraham’s Children. In this short clip Jimi reveals his real name and why he goes by Jimi; the impact seeing the Beatles had on his musical career, and a bit about the band’s success.
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Dave Wanless, singer, songwriter and lead singer for the 1990s hard rock/heavy metal band Sven Gali. In this chat with Dan Hare Dave shares: the story of how the band got together in one night and came up with their name; his connection to some of the biggest artists in Canada; why an accident stopped the band for a period and how that impacted their career; information on new music and video from the band, and much more. Find out about Dave and Sven Gali on Facebook @SvenGaliCanada
Gary Kendall, bassist, vocalist, songwriter and band leader best known as bassist for the Downchild Blues Band. In this in depth chat with Dan Hare Gary talks about: his wide range of musical influences and his love for the blues; being in Downchild Blues Band, insights into it’s main members, and how he feels now that the band is calling it quits after over 50 years; his connections to Paul Shaffer and Dan Aykroyd; what he’s doing now, and much more. Find out about Gary and his projects at both garykendall.com and maplebluesband.com. And find out more about The Downchild Blues Band, including their upcoming farewell shows @downchild.com
This is the 33rd episode of our special series ‘Guest Glimpses’, short bits from longer conversations with previous guests. You’ll hear about 10 minutes of each guest’s 60+ minute chat with show host Dan Hare. Featured guests this week are:
CLIFF EDWARDS - musician, composer, former lead male vocalist of the Juno award-winning group The Bells. In this short clip Cliff reveals: why the Five Bells became just The Bells; how they went from a nightclub act to a soft pop group; the famous band his brother was a member of, and more.
CORAL ANDREWS RETURNS - radio broadcaster, journalist and author of the book “The Back Door”. In this short clip from her return visit Cora shares: more tales from her time at The Back Door Bar, Kitchener. Ontario’s underground subculture club of the 1970s to the 1990s; her book tour experience ,and more.
“WILD” BILL RILEY - music Impresario and manager of the ‘60s bands The Churls and The Fringe; In this fascinating short clip Bill talks about: how he ended up in the Yorkville Village area of Toronto in 1966; becoming good friends with David Clayton Thomas; hanging out with Ian and Sylvia, and more.
PETER FOLDY RETURNS - musician, songwriter, photographer, screenwriter, film director, producer, and much more whose first single ‘Bondi Junction’ hit #1 in Canada in 1973. In this clip from his return visit Peter talks about: knowing the BeeGees as their career was just starting; what happened after his musical career ended; how he got into film making, and more.
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Cherrill Rae Yates is a singer and recording artist best known as one half of The Raes singing duo which also featured her then husband, the late Robbie Rae. In this very raw and honest chat with host Dan Hare Cherrill reveals: her complicated personal and professional relationship with the narcissistic Robbie; details of the couples wildly successful TV show ‘The Raes’ and why it ended after 2 seasons; the challenges of touring; why her and Robbie split up; her upcoming movie debut and much, much more. Check out Cherrill’s YouTube channe @CMCYATES
This is the 32nd episode of our special series ‘Guest Glimpses’, short bits from longer conversations with previous guests. You’ll hear about 10 minutes of each guest’s 60+ minute chat with show host Dan Hare. Featured guests this week are:
KEITH SHARP RETURNS, founder of the iconic Canadian music magazine Music Express and author of the book “Music Express: The Rise, Fall & Resurrection of Canada's Music Magazine”. In this clip Keith recaps a bit of the history of Music Express; talks about the complexities of the late Myles Goodwyn; explains the biggest problem facing legacy rock bands and more.
RICK MASON, composer, musician and drummer of the iconic band The Mynah Birds. In this short clip Rick talks how being friends and bandmates with Rick James; why The Mynah Bird’s record was pulled from radio hours before it’s debut; how Neil Young came to be in the band, and more.
KIM BERLY RETURNS, Juno award-winner, SOCAN lifetime achievement recipient, drummer, singer and songwriter for the Canadian classic rock band The Stampeders. In a clip from this follow-up chat, Kim talks about: what he does to keep in shape; his bandmates; performing live these days, and more. NOTE: since this interview originally aired in September of 2023, bassist/singer/songwriter Ronnie King has passed away. He is missed.
FRANK MARINO, Canadian icon and guitar virtuoso, singer and leader of the band Mahogany Rush. In this short clip Frank shares: the one thing he did that other bands of the time weren’t doing; why planning doesn’t work; his philosophy for life and music, and more.
LISTEN to the full interview with each guest @linernotes.ca
This is the 31st episode of our special series ‘Guest Glimpses’, short bits from longer conversations with previous guests. You’ll hear about 10 minutes of each guest’s 60+ minute chat with show host Dan Hare. Featured guests this week are:
THOR, Canadian and U.S. bodybuilding champion, songwriter, singer, musician. In this bit Thor shares with Dan how he combined bodybuilding, his love of superheroes and music to create his wild, glam rock persona and stage show; insights into his friendship and professional relationship with Frank Soda and more.
SCOTT MERRITT, singer, songwriter, composer, guitar player, and producer with many accomplishments. In this bit Scott talks about being a singer/songwriter at his core, being in the right place at the right time career, and more.
BRIAN MEISSNER, songwriter and lead singer/bassist for North America’s first Beatles cover band, Liverpool, as well as the late ’70s, early ‘80s band Ariel. In this bit Brian talks shares his early musical experiences in rural Saskatchewan; the tremendous success of Liverpool and their U.S. exposure, and more.
RON SAKAMOTO, multi-award-winning music promoter who has represented the biggest names in music including Roy Orbison, the Beach Boys, Kiss, Shania Twain, Garth Brooks, Bryan Adams and many, many others. He is the recipient of the Walt Grealis Special Achievement Juno and, after 17 years of consecutive wins for Canadian Country Music promoter of the year, now has the award named after him. In this bit Ron talks about getting his start in Alberta; why the Mayor of Medicine Hat was his mentor; how a a go-go dance contest kick started his first club, and more.
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Betty Anne Keller is a retired music promoter, Manager of Arts Culture Festivals and Events for the City of Waterloo, and producer of the acclaimed documentary ’Rock This Town’ which captures how vibrant the Kitchener/Waterloo area was musically back in the ‘60s,‘70s and beyond. In this fascinating chat with Dan Hare, Betty Anne talks about: brining in musicians to the Kitchener/Waterloo region right as they were breaking or about to break, acts such as Chicago, Supertramp, Kiss, Led Zeppelin, The Guess Who, Neil Young, Rush and many, many others; why she wanted to create ‘Rock The Town’ and how other Canadian mid-sized communities will relate to the story, and much more. For more on Betty Anne and to find out how to watch ‘Rock This Town’, email her @bakeller11@gmail.com
Chris Birkett is a multi award-winning singer, songwriter, instrumentalist and producer who has collaborated with many world-renowned artists including Sinead O’Connor, Buffy Sainte-Marie, Quincy Jones, Peter Gabriel, and more. He has a Grammy, four Junos, the Polaris Music Prize and three international AMPEX Golden Reel Awards for excellence in the music business. In this chat with Dan Hare, Chris opens up about: the experience that put him on the path to a musical career; being homeless in England; how he came to work with Sinead O’Connor and Buffy Saint-Marie; his spiritual beliefs that influence his music and his life; what makes a good producer and engineer, and so much more. Find out about Chris @chrisbirkett.ca and check out his music on YouTube @ChrisBirkettMusic
Les Stroud is a world famous adventurer, survival expert, musician, expert harmonica player, singer/songwriter, and perhaps best known as the creator, writer, producer, director, cameraman and host of the television series Survivorman. In this engaging, in depth and lively chat with Dan Hare, Les talks about: his vast musical influences; meeting and performing with Slash, Bruce Cockburn The Northern Pikes and others; his resilience and outlooks on life; his decision to bring nature into his music; the realness of Survivorman the series and much, much more. Find out about Les’s music @lesstroudmusic.com and on his YouTube channel @LesStroudMusic
JAIMIE VERNON, musician, author, president of Bullseye Records, and creator of The Canadian Pop Music Encyclopedia series. In this jam-packed clip Jaimie talks about: being a punk musician in the early ‘80s and writing a book about that scene; writing several encyclopedias on the Canadian music scene; producing and distributing 6 CDs of independent Canadian music in the 1990’s, and more.
EDDIE BULLEN, pianist, composer, arranger, and producer and recipient of an abundance of awards (including a Juno) and recognition (including a Grammy nomination) for his outstanding talents. In this clip Eddie talks about his musical upbringing in Grenada, his quick entrance into the Canadian music scene, producing records and more.
DEAN HAJAS, musician, composer, engineer, producer, multi-instrmentalist, and much more. In this clip Dean and Dan discuss; the history of, and current uses of, AI (or machine learning) when it comes to making music and Dean’s lack of conformity in music making and in life.
SUE FOLEY, multi award-winning blues guitarist originally from Ottawa but has lived in Texas for most of her career. In this clip Sue reveals: her fascination with with playing in clubs; why it was important for her career to be in Austin and who brought her there; the unique challenges of being a female in a male dominated industry, and more.
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This is the 29 th episode of our special series ‘Guest Glimpses’, short bits from longer conversations with previous guests. You’ll hear about 10 minutes of each guest’s 60+ minute chat with show host Dan Hare. Featured guests this week are:
SYLVIA TYSON, singer, songwriter, Order of Canada recipient, Songwriter Hall of Fame inductee and seven time Juno nominee and legend in the Canadian music scene. In this clip Sylvia talks about: the huge success of her first song ‘You Were On My Mind’; her personal and professional relationship with Ian, and much more.
ERROL STARR FRANCIS, Juno award-winning singer/songwriter, sound engineer, producer, SOCAN songwriter of the year recipient, multi award-winner for TV and radio production and best know for his 1989 hit song ‘Angel’. In this clip Errol shares: why he dropped the second “l” in Errol; what seeing KISS live brought to his performance and why that disqualified his band from a Battle of the Bands competition, and more.
LIONA BOYD, “The First Lady of The Guitar”, five time Juno Award winner, recipient of several Lifetime Achievement awards and an Officer of the Order of Canada. She has recorded 29 albums, many of which are Gold and Platinum. In this clip from a fascinating and jam-packed interview Liona reveals: how music has taken her around the world multiple times; the member of the Royal Family who was her pen pal; why dating Pierre Trudeau opened the door for her to meet world leaders; her friendship with Olivia Newton John and much more:
EDDIE SCHWARTZ, iconic songwriter, multi award-winner, and Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee who, in addition to his own career, has had his songs recorded by Rod Stewart, Carly Simon, Paul Carrack (‘Don’t Shed A Tear’) and Pat Benatar (‘Hit Me With Your Best Shot’). In this clip from a whirlwind interview Eddie reveals: the scenes in NY and Toronto that inspired him and his songwriting; how songwriting helps him deal with depression; why writing ‘Hit Me Hit Me With Your Best Shot’ at a low point turned everything around, and more.
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Terry Crawford and Rick Johnson are husband and wife bandmates who began performing together in 1971 in Winnipeg and have been doing so ever since. They formed The Terry Crawford band and Terry was nominated for a Juno in 1981 for Most Promising Female Vocalist. In this engaging chase with host Dan Hare, Terry and Rick chat about their versatile career including: touring as a band, duo and children’s entertainers; opening for The Beach Boys in the 1980s; the riggers and joys of touring; what they are doing now, and much more. Find out about Terry and Rick @terrycrawfordband.com
This is the 28th episode of our special series ‘Guest Glimpses’, short bits from longer conversations with previous guests. You’ll hear about 10 minutes of each guest’s 60+ minute chat with show host Dan Hare. Featured guests this week are:
FRANK MILLS, Canadian music icon, three time Juno award-winner, two time SOCAN classic award-recipient, keyboardist, composer & arranger of 20 gold/platinum albums, producer, writer, and noted TV host/performer. It this bit Frank talks about: joining The Bells and playing piano on their Juno award-winning hit Stay Awhile; why his solo hit Love Me Love Me Love was actually a fluke; other jobs he had to make ends meet and the piano playing gig that turned things around, and more.
DAVID RASHED, original members of Haywire and the bands keyboardist and a songwriter. In this short clip David shares: winning two battle of the bands contests; why Haywire took their craft seriously; the early days of the band, and more.
EARL JOHNSON, co-founder, exceptional guitar player and songwriter for Moxy and founder of the band TRIBZ. Earl shares stories about: the influence of Led Zeppelin on his career; touring the states with King Biscuit Boy; why he was kicked out of the recording studio session for Moxy’s first album, and more.
RAY(Man) RAMSAY, retired promo man for Quality Records, RCA and other top record companies. Ray shares a bit about: how he went from commercial fisherman to being the top in the business; why PR is all about relationship builiding; designing posters for The Cowsills and Creedence Clearwater Revival; writing his own radio and TV spots, and more.
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Jeff “Jonesy” Jones - bassist extraordinaire, best known for his time with the bands Ocean, Red Rider and The Carpet Frogs chats with Dan Hare about his many projects and different career experiences including: his musical influences; joining the band Ocean when he was just 16 years old; his connections to Alex Lifeson and Lawrence Gowan; what he’s learned from Tom Cochrane over the years; his band The Carpet Frogs on their own and backing up Burton Cummings; how a visit to a NATO naval base inspired his new song Velvet Sky, and much, much more. Find out about Jeff @jeff-jones.com and @thecarpetfrogs.com
Catherine McKinnon, singer and actress best known for her time on Singalong Jubilee and for popularizing the iconic Canadian classic song ‘Farewell To Nova Scotia’ is Dan Hare’s guest. In this chat 80 year old Catherine reveals career highlights including: why she almost didn't get to sing 'Farewell To Nova Scotia'; becoming friends, and working with, well known entertainers such as Gordon Lightfoot, Anne Murray, Ian and Sylvia, and Bob Newhart; her 17 year stint as the spokesperson for MS; working with The Famous People Players, and much more. Find out all about The Famous People Players @famouspeopleplayers.com
Keith Hampshire - has had a wide ranging career including, DJ, actor, commercial voice over artist, jingle singer, TV show host and singer of three songs that hit the Top 10 here in Canada. In this chat Keith shares much of his remarkable journey with host Dan Hare including: his work in Pirate Radio in the UK; how renovating apartments landed him as a cast regular on The Wayne and Shuster Hour; why he chose to record ‘Daytime, Nighttime’ and ‘The First Cut Is The Deepest’; the story behind recording ‘OK Blue Jays’ and the Gold Record that came with it, and much, much more of his incredible journey. You can find out about Keith @keithhampshire.com
Bob Wegner, multi-instrumentalist, touring musician, and author of the Max Webster biography ‘High Class’ joins Dan Hare to talk about his book on this iconic band. In this superb chat Bob also shares: highlights from his own career in musical theatre and other ventures; the unique appeal of Max Webster and the many genres that influenced their sound; Kim Mitchell’s influence on the band and a look at his solo career in comparison; why the band didn’t have more international popularity; what makes them still relevant 40 years after they broke up, and much, much more. Get your copy of the book @highclassmax.com, check out his Max Webster website @maxwebsterlive.ca and find out more about Bob @bobwegner.ca
Danny Casavant, guitarist extraordinaire best known as a member of the bands Graham Shaw and the Sincere Serenaders and The Bobcats joins Dan Hare for a fascinating chat about: the ‘60s Winnipeg music scene; his multiple styles of guitar playing and the bands he’s been a part of; getting together with Graham Shaw; working with Bob White and how they eventually formed The Bobcats; teaching guitar and musical history, and so much more. Check out Danny’s Spotify podcast Danny’s Musical Chats and follow him on Facebook @DanCasavant.
This week Dan chats with Derry Grehan, songwriter and guitarist of the band Honeymoon Suite. Derry shares much from his long career including: his philosophy on songwriting and “serving the song; the longevity of Honeymoon Suite and the band’s signature sound; recording albums; opening for bands such as ZZ Top, Jethro Tull, Heart and others; why he isn’t bitter about some bad management and deals; Honeymoon Suite’s upcoming summer tour, and much more. Find out about Derry on Facebook @DerryGerhan
This week Dan chats with Mike ‘Mudfoot’ McDonald, blues artist, songwriter, producer, Tribute artist and in-house music director at legendary Grossman’s Tavern. Mike shares highlights of his stellar music career including: jamming with the likes of Jeff Healey and Alannah Myles; his musical influences; stories of the Yonge Street Music scene, Grossman’s Tavern and touring in Kandahar; the differences in styles of blues music and much more. Find out more about Mike on Facebook @MikeMudfootMcDonald
Lisa Hartt, singer songwriter, guitar player and former lead of The Lisa Hartt band joins host Dan Hare to in a fascinating chat about: her adventurous, and sometimes dangerous, career; the variety of musical influences; what it was like living in L.A. and why she came back to Canada, and so much more. Find out about Lisa and her music @lisaharttmusic.com
This is the 27th episode of our special series ‘Guest Glimpses’, short bits from longer conversations with previous guests. You’ll hear about 10 minutes of each guest’s 60+ minute chat with show host Dan Hare. Featured guests this week are:
EDDIE SCHWARTZ, iconic songwriter, multi award-winner, and Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee who’s song ‘Hit Me With Your Best Shot’ was a hit for Pat Benatar. In this clip Eddie talks about: being in Greenwich Village during the early ‘60s and seeing a then unknown Bob Dylan perform on many occasions; his defining moment as a songwriter-writer; the real motive for touring with Charity Brown, and much more.
DAVE CHESNEY, former radio executive, record company promoter and music business veteran. In this clip Dave “The Ches” talks about: his radio pioneering father Joe Chesney; the importance of radio in the ‘60s; his rise in the radio business; the biggest difference between the country music stars and rock stars, and much more
JOHNNY SINCLAIR, bassist, songwriter, recording artist and a founding member of The Pursuit of Happiness. In this clip Johnny reveals: why he moved from Saskatoon to Toronto; how The Pursuit of Happiness was formed; the ‘cheap’ video production for ‘I’m An Adult Now’; loosing one American record deal but ultimately signing to work with Todd Rundgren, and much more.
GEOFF EYRE, drummer/singer best know for his time with The Hometown Band. In this clip Geoff shares: details on his first band and how they opened for The Who; how he ended up in Vancouver; his work with Valdy and the rise of The Hometown Band, and much more.
LISTEN to the full interview with each guest @linernotes.ca
This is the 26th episode of our special series ‘Guest Glimpses’, short bits from longer conversations with previous guests. You’ll hear about 10 minutes of each guest’s 60+ minute chat with show host Dan Hare. Featured guests this week are:
SASS JORDAN, Juno award-winner, talks about her new live concert album; working with the Montreal band The Box; hiring the late Taylor Hawkins and recognizing his potential, and more.
BAZIL DONOVAN, bassist for Blue Rodeo reveals: his varied musical styles; why he got into country music; the best musical advice he was ever given; how he was hired by Blue Rodeo and more.
HARRY HESS, songwriter/producer who has earned 14 top 40 hits worldwide, and the founder and lead singer for the band Harem Scarem. Harry reveals to Dan: why the band is still together and his take on longevity in the music business, and more.
KIM STOCKWOOD, singer/songwriter talks to Dan about: her musical influences, why piano lessons were difficult for her; the synchronistic events that brought her to Toronto and launched her career, and more.
LISTEN to the full interview with each guest @linernotes.ca
Ronnie Robson, iconic bassist, multi-instrumentalist, producer and mixing/mastering engineer who has worked with, or recorded bass tracks, for the greatest acts in music such as Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath, White Snake, Deep Purple, John Lennon, Thin Lizzy, Alice Cooper, Goddo, Jethro Tull and many, many others. In this fascinating, music-filled chat with Dan Hare Ronnie talks about: taking the “safe” route through the music industry and why that worked so well for him; his many and varied projects and his multi-faceted life and career; what he contributed to the book 'Titans of Bass: The Tactics, Habits and Routines from over 130 of the World’s Best', and much, much more. Find out about Ronnie @ronnierobson.com
Mark Dunn, musician, teacher, and author of ‘You Get Bigger As You Go’, what he calls a beginners guide to Bruce Cockburn’s music. Host Dan Hare talks with Mark about Bruce Cockburn’s music, guitar playing, guitars, songwriting and much more from the book including why it took Mark 7 years to write. To get your copy of the book visit @YouGetBiggerAsYouGo and find out more about Mark @mddunn.com
‘Wild’ Bill Riley, music Impresario, manager of the ‘60s bands The Churls and The Fringe is Dan’s guest. In this fascinating chat Bill shares: what life was like in the Yorkville Village in the 1960s and hanging out with Gordon Lightfoot, Ian and Sylvia and others; how he became the band manager of The Churls and why that ended; the truth about The Churls songs we hear on the radio; how he got into radio and some of the famous people he interviewed such as James Brown; more about his current station Oldies108, and much more. Check out Bill and the music @oldies108.ca
Kevin Stuart Swain is a songwriter, engineer, producer, vocalist, guitarist, bassist who has played with Barney Bentall, Idle Eyes, Al Harlow, Prism, Lee Aaron, and many more. In this chat between two fellow musicians and friends, Kevin shares: his connection to the Beatles; why the bands he was in kept getting fired; his ongoing work with Thor and Al Harlow; his philosophy of life and how that influences his career; his style of bass playing, and much, much more. Find out about Kevin @kevinstuartswain.ca and check out his YouTube channel here @kevinstuartswain
Jimi B (Bertucci) is a singer/songwriter, composer, musician, and founding member, bassist and songwriter for the band Abraham’s Children. In this chat with Dan Hare Jimi shares: how the band got its name; what people may not realize about their success; his solo career and time as a staff writer with A&M records; his experience of the bands 2004 reunion, and much more. Find out about Jimi and his latest work @jimib.com and more on Abraham's Children @thechildrenrock.com
Edmund Pilling , singer, songwriter, award winning musician, composer and the founding member and lead singer of the band Fludd is Dan Hare’s guest. In this chat Edmund talks about: being a part of Cat Stevens' band and touring in Europe; why he went to Birmingham, England as a teenager; the origins of Fludd and the members including Greg (Goddo) Godovitz; the loss of his brother Brian; recording records; his upcoming album and more.
Frank Marino, Canadian icon and guitar virtuoso, singer and leader of the band Mahogany Rush. In this fascinating for musicians and fans alike, Frank talks about: his feelings on being compared to Jimi Hendrix; opening for Aerosmith and Ted Nugent; guitar playing; building pedals and amps; and so much more. Find out about Mahogany Rush @ mahoganyrush.com, Live at The Agora Theatre @mahoganyrush.net/dvd, and more about Frank's guitar gear @frankmarinoaudio.com
In this chat with Dan Hare, Cliff reveals: how the Five Bells got started and why the eventually became The Bells; who wrote their Juno award-winning hit Stay Awhile; their US exposure performing in well known venues, state fairs and on the biggest US TV show of the day such as The Tonight Show; why he left The Bells; details of his solo career; what he’s doing now and much more. Find out about Cliff on Facebook @CliffEdwardsMusic, and check out where to watch the documentary "Stay Awhile" @jessicaedwards.ca
Rick Mason, composer, musician and drummer of the iconic band The Mynah Birds. In this chat with Dan Hare, Rick reveals: how Rick James recruited him into The Mynah Birds; the interchange of musicians between the bands of the day including Lighthouse, Steppenwolf and The Mynah Birds; his close relationship with Rick James: why the band’s record was pulled from radio hours before it’s debut; tales of working with Neil Young, and much more.
Brian Miessner, songwriter and lead singer/bassist for North America’s first Beatles cover band, Liverpool, as well as the late ‘’70s, early ‘80s band Aerial in this revealing chat with Dan Hare, Brian talks about: his early musical experiences in Saskatchewan and his move to Toronto; the tremendous success of Liverpool and their U.S. exposure; why the band name changed to Aerial; his very busy solo career and what he’s doing now. Find out more about Brian @brianmiessner.com
Ron Sakamoto is a multi-award-winning music promoter who has represented the biggest names in music including Roy Orbison, the Beach Boys, Kiss, Shania Twain, Garth Brooks, Bryan Adams and many, many others. In 2023 he received the Walt Grealis Special Achievement award at the Junos and, after 17 years of consecutive wins for Canadian Country Music promoter of the year, has now had the award named after him. In this chat with Dan Hare, Ron talks about: his humble beginnings on a farm near Medicine Hat; opening his first teen dance club when he was just 19 years old; how and why he started his promotion company; the variety of other acts he promoted - including Disney on Ice and the Harlem Globe Trotters - before returning to strictly music promotions; the many ways he gives back to his community of Lethbridge and why it’s so important to him; Turning 81 and the goal he has for himself for when he turns 100, and so much more. Find out about Ron @sakamotoagency.com
(Jon Mikl) THOR is a former Canadian and U.S. bodybuilding champion, and a songwriter, singer, and musician. In this fascinating chat with Dan Hare, Thor (as he is known professionally) shares much about his varied career including: how he combined bodybuilding, his love of superheroes and music to create his wild, glam rock persona and stage show; insights into his friendship and professional relationship with Frank Soda; succeeding in spite of litigation within his management and record label; why he took a decade long break from performing and what he did during that time; his new music and upcoming shows, and much more. Find out about Thor and the show dates @thorcentral.net
Dean Hajas is a musician, composer, engineer, producer, multi-instrmentalist, and much more. In this jam-packed chat with Dan Hare, Dean shares tales from his diverse experiences in creating music, producing and engineering and much more. He also talks about forging his own path and provides an in-depth look into the legalities of the music biz and how it has hurt artists, and much, more more. Find out about Dean @istreamguru.com, on Spotify @DeanHajas and on YouTube HERE.
Scott Merritt is a singer, songwriter, composer, guitar player, and producer with many accomplishments who has worked throughout North America since 1980. In this chat with Dan Hare, Scott talks about: songwriting; self producing his first album; working with a record label and when, and why, all that changed; making recordings for himself and others; the birth of Cottage Studios; technology and music and much more. Find out more about Scott, including his long and impressive list of credits, @scottmerritt.com
Eddie Bullen is a pianist, composer, arranger, and producer and recipient of an abundance of awards (including a Juno) and recognition (including a Grammy nomination) for his outstanding talents. To date Eddie has produced over 200 albums. In this fascinating chat with Dan Hare, Eddie talks about: his musical background in Grenada; coming to Canada; fusing musical genres including jazz, reggae, calypso etc.; working with his sons; his mentoring programs and talks for youth; what he’s working on now, and so much more. Find out all about Eddie @ eddibullen.com and his Thunder Dome Sounds studio @thunderdomesounds.ca
Jaimie Vernon - musician, author, president of Bullseye Records, and creator of The Canadian Pop Music Encyclopedia series. In this jam-packed chat with Dan Hare Jaimie delves into Canada’s music scene and talks about: the his rollercoaster ride in many areas of music; the journey of Bullseye Records; his life as a musician then and now; his unique ways of staying in the music industry and much more. Find out about Jaime @bullseyecanada.bandcamp.com and check out The Canadian Pop Music Encyclopedias @https://canpopencyclopedia.home.blog/
Keith Sharp is the founder of the iconic Canadian music magazine Music Express and author of the book “Music Express: The Rise, Fall & Resurrection of Canada's Music Magazine”. In this return chat with Dan Hare Keith talks about: his connections to the late Myles Goodwin and Gordon Lightfoot; the challenges for ‘retro’ bands in today’s musical landscape; the state of radio, music production, new music, and much more. Find out about Keith and Music Express @themusicexpress.ca
Coral Andrews radio broadcaster, journalist and author of the book “The Back Door” returns for another an unique chat with Dan Hare. Coral shares: more tales for her time at The Back Door Bar, Kitchener. Ontario’s underground subculture of the 1970s to the 1990s including how she got her DJ name of “Squeaky Subversive”; the variety of radio shows she hosts; her take on radio and music today and much more. Find out about all of Coral’s endeavours @coralandrews.ca
Dan Hare, acclaimed entertainer and musician, moves from hosting this podcast to becoming our special guest. In this chat with Dusty Discs Radio’s Program Director Lori Dean, Dan spills the goods on the songs and recording of his new, retro-rock album ‘I Love This Life’. He talks about: the overall flavour of the album and why he chose these 10 songs; the inspirations for some of those songs: working with legendary recording engineer/producer Mike Fraser and the lifelong friendship that has developed; the stellar musicians who play on the album; recording “old school” and much more. Listen to ‘I Love This Life’ through https://rayzordistro.lnk.to/ILoveThisLife and find out more details on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/dawnhazemusicretrorock
This is the 25th episode of our special series ‘Guest Glimpses’, short bits from longer conversations with previous guests. You’ll hear about 10 minutes of each guest’s 60+ minute chat with show host Dan Hare. Featured guests this week are:
TY REVEEN - son of the famous mentalists/hypnotist Reveen and creator of iconic rock stage show visual effects for some of the biggest stars including Paul McCartney, Elton John and many others. In this short clip Ty shares how he was hired by Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top and what product he invented for their stage show that has since became one of the most popular visual effects in rock and roll.
BRAD ROBERTS - singer/songwriter and guitarist for the iconic Crash Test Dummies shares with Dan how his degrees in Literature and Philosophy influence his songwriting, some insights into the bands most famous hits such as Superman’s Song and how the Canadian music industry turned its back on them.
B. J. COOK - female vocalist for the ‘70s band Skylark which included keyboardist and her ex-husband David Foster. In this clip she talks about why she is called B.J., how she got together with David Foster and her “weird” connection to Ronnie Hawkins.
ROSS RHEAUME (Roman) & DAVID SMITH (Grey) - founders of the 1980s progressive, new wave band Roman Grey. Ross and David share with Dan how they got together right after high school, some of the various musical influences heard in Roman Grey and why they are hard to categorize.
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from longer conversations with previous guests. You’ll hear about 10 minutes of each guest’s 60+ minute chat with show host Dan Hare. Featured guests this week are:
STU JEFFRIES - Radio and TV broadcaster best known as the host of CBC TV’s Good Rockin’ Tonight. In this short bit Stu tells host Dan Hare
how he got the host job at Good Rockin’ Tonight, why he was “hated” for it, and how the show evolved.
MIKE KOZAK & MARCO BRADAC - Teaze band members Mike (drummer) and Marco (guitarist). In this clip which highlights the story of the ‘exploding pumpkins’, meeting Donald K Donald and The Rolling Stones, and becoming superstars in Japan then and Sweden now.
CONNIE KALDOR - multi Juno award-winner, singer/songwriter and Order of Canada recipient. This short bit features Connie revealing how her musical theatre training helps her career, the challenge of being a woman and a solo artist, and what being from the prairies taught her about forging her own path.
GARY FJELLGAARD - Juno winning and multi award-winning singer/songwriter, guitar player, and Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame inductee. In this clip Gary talks about how being a cowboy and lumberjack figure into his songs, working with Valdy and the expenses involved in touring with a band.
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This is the 23rd episode of our special series ‘Guest Glimpses’, short bits from longer conversations with previous guests. You’ll hear about 10 minutes of each guest’s 60+ minute chat with show host Dan Hare. Featured guests this week are:
RAY MATERICK - Canadian icon, singer-songwriter, and guitar player best known for his song "Linda Put the Coffee On", a major hit single in both Canada and the USA in 1975. In this bit from the much longer interview, Ray talks about: his early days and landing a record deal; how Bruce Cockburn ended up playing did a guitar solo ‘Linda’; why he took a break from performing and what he did instead and more.
RANDY HIEBERT - Winnipeg-born guitarist, bass player, recording engineer and producer who currently plays with, and engineers/produces for, The Bellamy Brothers. In this bit from his chat with Dan Hare, Randy talks about: his family’s band and early guitar influences; playing with The Charlie Daniels Band in a concert in Japan; joining The Bellamy Brothers and more.
MIKE FRASER - Legendary sound engineer, mixer and producer who has worked on iconic rock albums for AC/DC, Aerosmith, Van Halen, Metallica and many others. In this short bit Mike talks about: what a good sound engineer needs; working on Prism and Loverboy albums; how he came to engineer six records with AC/DC and more.
JOHN WEBSTER - keyboardist for Stonebolt and Red Rider and studio musician for such megastars as Aerosmith, AC/DC, Alice Cooper, Bon Jovi, Rush and many others. In this bit John shares highlight from; his early days in the business; his days with Stonebolt; why the band broke up and more.
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This is the 22nd episode of our special series ‘Guest Glimpses’, short bits from longer conversations with previous guests. You’ll hear about 10 minutes of each guest’s 60+ minute chat with show host Dan Hare. Featured guests this week are:
CATHY YOUNG - singer/songwriter, guitar player, producer, and voice over artist who won the 1974 Juno award for Best New Artist. In this bit Cathy shares: the watershed moment that started her career; how her face ended up on a 22 store mural: becoming part of the Yorkville music scene of the 1960s, and much more.
JOHN EINARSON - award-winning author, music historian and recipient of the Association for Recorded Sound Collections Award for Excellence who has researched and written a total of 19 music biographies and many articles about the Canadian music scene. In this short clip John talks about: becoming a music historian; his collaborations on the autobiographies of Randy Bachman, John Kay of Steppenwolf, and Ian Tyson; why Burton Cummings threatened to sue him, and more.
JIM VALLANCE - four time Juno award-winner for songwriter of the year, and one of Canada’s pre-eminent songwriters and the creative force behind top tracks for artists like Bryan Adams , Aerosmith, Glass Tiger, and Prism. In this clip from his chat with Dan Hare, Jim talks about: why it’s great to be ‘in the background’; meeting Bryan Adams and why this collaboration works; co-writing Bryan’s hit song ‘Summer of ’69’, and more.
JANE SIBERRY - incomparable, multi-fasciated person and performer known for such hits as ‘Mimi On The Beach’ and dueting with k. d. Lang on the song ‘Calling All Angels’. In this clip Jane shares: why studying science led her to meditation; the importance of the energetic connection between performer and artist; why she produces her own music, and more.
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Eddie Schwartz, is an iconic songwriter, multi award-winner, and Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee who, in addition to his own career, has had songs recorded by Rod Stewart, Joe Cocker, Carly Simon, Rita Coolidge, and some big hits for Paul Carrack (Don’t Shed A Tear) and Pat Benatar (Hit Me With Your Best Shot). In this fascinating and jam-packed chat Eddie: shares insights into his songwriting success; reveals his varied musical influences; explains why Paul Carrack swore at him; details on his ongoing advocacy for songwriters; the future of music and so much more.
Sue Foley, multi award-winning blues guitarist joins host Dan Hare to chat about: how she discovered the blue; her guitar style, technique and ongoing development; being female in the male dominated world of guitar players and her multi-level project on guitar women; what she’s doing now and much more. Find out all about Sue @suefoley.com
David Rashed is one of the original members of the Haywire as well as their keyboardist and a songwriter. In this chat with Dan Hare David talks about: the unique criteria they looked for in band members when forming Haywire in PEI back in 1981; winning tour battle of the band contests; touring in Japan and recording in Norway; not landing Bruce Allen as their manager; why the band broke up and how they reunited and still play together; the unreleased Haywire recording he hopes will see the light, and much more. Find out about David and Haywire @ haywireband.ca
Robert Lawson, insider and expert on The Guess Who and author of ‘Wheatfield Empire’, the definitive comprehensive history on The Guess Who, returns for a second chat with Dan Hare. In this riveting conversation Dan and Robert wade through facts, rumours, insights, contradictions, complications, questionable conduct, and and an “unsavoury character” as they look at the controversy surrounding the lawsuit launched by Randy Bachman and Burton Cummings against the current usage of The Guess Who name and likeness.
Liona Boyd, “The First Lady of The Guitar”, is a five time Juno Award winner, recipient of several Lifetime Achievement awards and an Officer of the Order of Canada. She has recorded 29 albums, many of which are Gold and Platinum, and has performed around world with her solo classical guitar and in orchestral concerts. In this raw and revealing chat with Dan Hare, Liona talks about: the love of classical guitar and single-minded focus on her career; her famous friends including Gordon Lightfoot and Olivia Newton John; the member of the Royal Family who was her “pen pal”; surviving fires, earthquakes, and unwanted sexual advances from the likes of Henry Kissinger; jet setting around the world on the concord; TV appearances and specials: writing 2 autobiographies and a children’s book; her new album Once Upon A Time released in Dolby Atmos immersive audio, and much MUCH more. Find out all about Liona’s amazing life and career @ lionaboyd.com
Earl Johnson, co-founder, guitar player and songwriter for Moxy, founder of the band TRIBZ. In this raw and revealing chat with host Dan Hare Earl shares: experiences from the early days of Moxy, including why he was kicked out of the recording session for the bands first album; internal band pressures and record company problems; the beautiful song he wrote for his late wife; what he discovered during the pandemic; forming the band TRIBZ and why that is important to him, and much more. Find out about Earl and TRIBZ @tribzmusic.com
Errol Starr Francis is a Juno award-winning singer/songwriter, sound engineer, producer, SOCAN songwriter of the year recipient, multi award-winner for TV and radio production, founder of Spa Music Stream and Peace Troubador. Errol may be best know for his 1989 hit song ‘Angel’, and in this chat with host Dan Hare, he talks about this and other hits songs from the ‘80s plus much more about his multifaceted 35 year music career including details on an upcoming documentary and his current band TRIBZ. Check out Errol @errolstarrfrancis.com, spamusicstream.com and tribzmusic.com
This is the 21st episode of our special series ‘Guest Glimpses’, short bits from longer conversations with previous guests. You’ll hear about 10 minutes of each guest’s 60+ minute chat with show host Dan Hare. Featured guests this week are:
LENNY SOLOMON - Jazz, pop, violinist, composer and studio musician who may be best known as the co-founder of the Juno award-winning folk-pop music group Myles and Lenny. In this short bit Lenny talks about: his use of the violin in pop music and why that was unique in the ‘70s; hanging out with Mick Jagger; creating albums, and more.
KEITH BROWN - author of the book 'Truly Unfamous', former president of Aquarius Records, and former tour manager for Donald K. Donald Productions. In this clip Keith shares tales from his book; unravels the mystic of Donald K. Donald; talks about life on the road with some famous Canadian bands, and more.
FRANK TROIANO AND MARK DOBLE - Frank, brother of the late Dominic Troiano and his former road manager, and Mark, author and Canadian music expert are co-authors of the book ‘ Domenic Troiano - His Life & Music!’. In this bit the two discuss: how and why the book was written; how beloved Dom was as a person and musician; the close connection between Dom and Frank, and more.
BOB BUCKLEY - composer, arranger, performer, producer, recording artist and conductor. He and his band Straight Lines had a number one single with ‘Letting Go’ which also won him a gold record. In this clip Bob talks about: teaching himself to write for orchestras when he was just 12 years old; combining orchestral music with contemporary rock and roll music; the formation of Straight Lines and the recording of the song, and more.
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Sylvia Tyson is a legend in the Canadian music scene. She is a singer, songwriter, novelist, Order of Canada recipient, Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame inductee, Songwriter Hall of Fame inductee and seven time Juno nominee. She was part of the duo Ian and Sylvia ('Four Strong Winds') with her then husband Ian Tyson but has also had a successful career as a solo artist and as a member of the group Quartette’. In this chat with host Dan Hare Sylvia talks about: her legendary career including the huge success of her first song 'You Were On My Mind' for the band We Five; her ‘play it as it lays’ approach to life and songwriting; her new album and final album 'At The End Of The Day’ (coming Nov. 3rd), and much, much more. Find out more about Sylvia HERE.
RayMan Ramsay worked for decades as a promo man for top record companies such as Quality Records, RCA, and is a BCCMA Hall of Fame inductee. In part 2 of this chat with Dan Hare, RayMan shares tales from his second book Promo Monkey: Monkey See, Monkey Two: Personas and Prima Donnas including: experiences with artists such as Sammy Davis Jr., Charlie Pride, The Stampeders, The Tragically Hip and many others; the unique promotion he staged for Crash Test Dummies; the challenges and rewards of his job; which band proved to be “a bit of a train wreck”, and much more. Check out RayMan on Facebook @Monkey House: The Written Word.
RayMan Ramsay worked for decades as a promo man for top record companies such as Quality Records, RCA, and BMG. He is the author and subject of the book “Promo Monkey: My Life As A Bellhop in the Waldorf Hysteria” and in part 1 of a 2 part interview, RayMan talks about: getting his start in the music business; his connections to some of the biggest artists around such as Bryan Adams, Whitney Houston and many others; why the band Kiss “lights up a room when they leave it”; which superstar left him star struck, and much more. Check out RayMan on Facebook @Monkey House: The Written Word.
Peter Foldy, is a musician, songwriter, photographer, screenwriter, film director, producer, and much more who exploded onto the Canadian music scene in 1973 with his first single ‘Bondi Junction’ which hit #1 in Canada and earned him Juno nominations. In this return visit with Dan Hare, Peter discusses filmmaking and why he prefers directing; how he got shots of famous celebrities including Tom Cruise, Paul McCartney and others; the theatrical productions he’s written; the music business then and now, and much, much more. Listen to his new song, Jump Like This, HERE and find out all about Peter @peterfoldy.com
Kim Berly is the Juno award-winner, SOCAN lifetime achievement recipient, drummer, singer and songwriter for the Canadian classic rock band The Stampeders. In this return visit with Dan Hare Kim shares: insights into his band mates and the ongoing success of their live performances; the impetus for his 'Chat & Song' Facebook series; details on the song he's recorded that was written by his friend Gary MacArther, and more. Listen to Kim’s new song ‘Let There Be Light @kimgarysong.online and find out about The Stampeders @stampeders.net.
This is the 20th episode of our special series ‘Guest Glimpses’, short bits from longer conversations with previous guests. You’ll hear about 10 minutes of each guest’s 60+ minute chat with show host Dan Hare. Featured guests this week are:
GIL MOORE - drummer/singer and co-founder of the award-winning and Canadian Music Hall of Fame inductee band, Triumph. In this clip Gil talks drumming, the athleticism of Triumph as a ‘power trio’, the tool Triumph used to enjoy the ride, and more.
GRAHAM SHAW - composer, singer/songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, Juno award-winner and founder of the band The Sincere Serenaders. In this bit Graham talks about replacing Burton Cummings in The Devron’s, how living in L.A. is like being at an exhibition, and more.
TOM LAVIN - guitarist, vocalist, front man and founding member of the Juno award-winning and legendary Powder Blues Band. In this clip Tom shares why he moved from Chicago to Canada, the early Chicago music scene, and more.
BOB KLANAC & NICK PANASEIKO - journalist Bob Klanac, author of ‘Promo Man: Backstage Tales From the Vinyl Jungle’ and Nick Panaseiko, the promo man himself. In this bit Bob and Nick share how Nick created the term ‘promo man, Nick’s ‘tricks’ to promoting Kiss songs on radio and more.
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This is the 19th episode of our special series ‘Guest Glimpses’, short bits from longer conversations with previous guests. You’ll hear about 10 minutes of each guest’s 60+ minute chat with show host Dan Hare. Featured guests this week are:
CHRIS TAIT - singer-songwriter and producer, best known as the lead singer and guitarist for the gold record selling band Chalk Circle. In this bit Chris talks about how the band got started, getting to the next level and their broad musical style, and more.
JEAN MARC - founder and singer/songwriter for the group The Box. In this clip Jean Marc discusses the influence of French music on the band, why he took over production of the band’s videos, and more.
ANDY CURRAN - singer/songwriter, producer, manager, Juno award-winner and the founding member and bass player for the popular ‘80s rock band Coney Hatch. In this bit Andy shares how instrumental Kim Mitchells was in the success of Coney Hatch, tidbits on how opening for Trooper prepared them for touring with Judas Priest, and more.
GEOFFREY KELLY - recording artist, co-founders and co-songwriter for the band Spirit of the West. In this clip Geoffrey talks about collecting records, how traveling in Europe led him to a music career in Canada, why the band “shook up” folk music, and more.
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This is the 18th episode of our special series ‘Guest Glimpses’, short bits from longer conversations with previous guests. You’ll hear about 10 minutes of each guest’s 60+ minute chat with show host Dan Hare. Featured guests this week are:
BARRY MUIR - bass player for The Payolas, Barney Bentall and the Legendary Hearts, The Blue Shadows and a prolific solo artist. In this bit Barry talks about the ‘70s music scene in his home town of Saskatoon, why his time with The Blue Shadows was the most fulfilling musical years of his career, and more.
BRAD MERRITT - the bass player and co-founder of 54-40. In this bit Brad talks signing with a major U.S. label, how their eclectic sound serves them well, and more.
DREW ARNOTT - vocalist, keyboard player, percussionist and songwriter for the '80s Juno nominated band Strange Advance. In this bit Drew talks about doing lights for Sweeney Todd shows, the superstar performer who help the band land a big record deal, and more.
PAUL ANDREW SMITH - songwriter, and producer, and is best known as the guitarist, keyboard player and vocalist for the band Wednesday. In this bit Paul shares the unique story of how Wednesday formed, meeting Elton John and recording one of his songs, and more.
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Frank Mills is an iconic Canadian musician, three time Juno award-winner, two time SOCAN classic award-recipient, keyboardist, composer & arranger of 20 gold/platinum albums, producer, writer, and noted TV host/performer. In this fascinating chat with Dan Hare Frank shares many highlights from his 81 years including: the traumas he experienced as a teen that shaped his life; his connections to Anne Murray, Gordon Lightfoot, Liona Boyd and other artists; how he ended up living in Vermont; his one career regret; why he won’t play in public these days, and so much more. Find out about Frank @ frankmills.com
Geoff Eyre is a drummer/singer best know for his time with The Hometown Band. In this chat with Dan Hare, Geoff talks about: The Edmonton based band he was in as a teenager which opened for The Who, Cream, The McCoys and others; the experience of working with Valdy, Straight Lines and The Headpins; his uncredited work on Terry Jack's biggest hit; playing on The Moody Blues single ‘Your Wildest Dreams’; punching a fellow musician and much more.
This is the 17th episode of our special series ‘Guest Glimpses’, short bits from longer conversations with previous guests. You’ll hear about 10 minutes of each guest’s 60+ minute chat with show host Dan Hare. Featured guests this week are:
CRAIG MCCAW - founding member of The Poppy Family who chats with Dan about meeting and working with Terry and Susan Jacks, and how his sitar playing made its way into Poppy Family songs.
KEITH SHARP - founder of the iconic Canadian music magazine Music Express, shares how an interview with The Stampeders was the catalyst for Music Express and discusses meeting Bryan Adams and being along for his first world tour.
(MR.) ZERO - founding member of The Kings and co-writer of the bands big hit ‘This Beat Goes On/Switchin’ To Glide’ tells Dan how he got his name and info on the bands fast rise (and fall) in the U.S. market.
MICHELLE MCADOREY - lead singer and co-founder (along with Blue Rodeo’s Greg Keelor) of Crash Vegas talks about songwriting, the impact the London scene on her as a musician, and her introduction to the dark side of the biz.
Listen to each full interview @ linernotes.ca. Just search for the guest by name.
This is the 16th episode of our special series ‘Guest Glimpses’, short bits from longer conversations with previous guests. You’ll hear about 10 minutes of each guest’s 60+ minute chat with show host Dan Hare. Featured guests this week are:
ROY FORBES (BIM) - is one of Canada’s best known songwriters and performing artists. He is also a producer, film composer, songwriting mentor, radio host and popular music historian. In this bit Roy shares details on how he entered the Vancouver music scene, his connection to John Lee Hooker, Chilliwack and other well-known artists, and more.
GREG FRASER - is the founder and lead guitarist for the Juno nominated ‘80s rock band Brighton Rock. Some highlights Greg shares include what it’s really like to be a touring band, how Brighton Rock formed and where the name came from, and more.
GEORGE BELANGER - is lead vocalist for the hugely popular ‘80s band Harlequin. In this clip George talks about joining Harlequin, becoming “chattel” for CBS records and what that meant, and more.
ANDRES del CASTILLO - is the singer/songwriter behind the Juno-nominated band Eight Seconds, best known for the hit song 'Kiss You (When It's Dangerous)’. Here Andres reveals why learning cover tunes gave him an advantage as a songwriter, where the name Eight Seconds really came from, how winning a local contest provided validation and more.
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This is the 15th episode of our special series ‘Guest Glimpses’, short bits from longer conversations with previous guests. You’ll hear about 10 minutes of each guest’s 60+ minute chat with show host Dan Hare. Featured guests this week are:
MYLES GOODWYN - lead singer, songwriter, guitar player of April Wine, discusses his 2016 autobiography; recording and working on hit albums; producing for April Wine and more.
RIK EMMETT - vocalist, songwriter and guitarist for Triumph talks about how the music of the 1060s influences him; what it means to be a “high singer” and what Steve Perry said to him about that; his feelings on being in Triumph, and more.
DAN HILL - singer/songwriter, producer known for his huge 1977 hit ‘Sometimes When We Touch’ shares stories on performing and recording throughout the world; how timing worked in his favour; the names of famous entertainers who have recorded his songs, and more.
ROLF HENNEMANN - retired, iconic sound engineer/producer with more than 30 international Gold and Platinum Records who has engineered classic albums for Heart, Chilliwack, Prism and others discusses how he got his start; working in L.A.; why being an engineer is a bit like being a psychologist and more.
Listen to the full interview with each guest @ linernotes.ca.
This is the 14th episode of our special series ‘Guest Glimpses’, short bits from longer conversations with previous guests. You’ll hear about 10 minutes of each guest’s 60+ minute chat with show host Dan Hare. Featured guests this week are:
PAUL HOFFERT arranger and keyboard player for Lighthouse, talks about the unusual way he met Skip Prokop, the uniqueness of Lighthouse and more.
CHRIS HOOPER, dummer for the Western Canadian Music Hall of Fame inductees The Grapes of Wrath shares information on how punk influenced the band, having control over their records and videos and more.
BLAIR PACKHAM, singer/songwriter for The Jitters recalls his early days as a producer, forming the Jitters, the band’s “revolving door of drummers” and more.
JACK LAVIN, founder of Powder Blues Band tells tales of his time in San Francisco during the hippie movement, coming to Vancouver, working with legends like Chuck Berry and more.
Listen to the full interview with each guest @ linernotes.ca.
Singer/songwriter Kim Stockwood chats with Dan Hare about her stellar career including: her musical influences growing up in Newfoundland; the synchronistic events that brought her to Toronto and launch her career; writing songs with Randy Bachman; the business of music then and now and so much more. Find out about Kim @kimstockwood.com
Bassist, songwriter, recording artist Johnny Sinclair is a founding member of The Pursuit of Happiness and the co-founder of Universal Honey and Tucker Lane. In this chat with Dan Hare, Johnny shares: his move from Saskatoon to Toronto in the early 1980s; the beginning and end of The Pursuit of Happiness; writing songs with Leslie Stanwyck and their personal and professional relationship; how Universal Honey and Tucker Lane came to be; recording and touring today versus the 1990s and so much more. Find out about Johnny, Leslie and both bands @UniversalHoneyBand.com and TuckerLane.ca
Dave Chesney, known as “The Ches”, is a former radio executive, record company promoter and music business veteran. In this fascinating chat with Dan Hare, Dave talks about: the profound affect of meeting Johnny Cash; his job at CBS records and working with acts such as Cheap Trick, Boston, Eddie Money and others; thoughts on country stars versus rock stars; stories about George Jones, Loretta Lynn, Trooper and others, and so much more. Find out about Dave @whiterocksun.com
Harry Hess is a songwriter/producer who has earned 14 top 40 hits worldwide, and the founder and lead singer for the band Harem Scared. In this fascinating chat with host Dan Hare, Harry discusses: how and why the band was formed; their success in Japan; how being Canadian forced them to work harder; why they briefly changed the band name to Rubber; the complexities of songwriting; what could happen to music with the advent of AI, and so much more. Find out about Harry @harryhess.net and @haremscarem.net. And check out the reissue of the bands album Mood Swings @singmarket.com
The extraordinary Juno award-winning Sass Jordan is Dan Hare’s guest on Liner Notes. In this revealing and raw chat Sass talks about: her absolute focus on music; her disastrous interview of KISS; how Kevin Costner was responsible for her duet with Joe Cocker; touring with Joe Cocker; almost singing lead for Van Halen; her love of life and so much more. Find out about Sass on her website sassjordan.com
This is the 13th episode of our special series ‘Guest Glimpses’, short bits from longer conversations with previous guests. You’ll hear about 10 minutes of each guest’s 60+ minute chat with show host Dan Hare. Featured guests this week are:
ERIC ALPER, 6-time nominee for Publicist of the Year, shares some of the perks and pitfalls of this challenging role.
IAN CRICHTON, guitarist of the Canadian progressive-pop-rock-band Saga, talks about the start of Saga and it’s continued staying power.
DAVID HAYES, chief recording engineer and mixer, reveals how he got his start and how he ended up at Little Mountain Sound in Vancouver.
DONI UNDERHILL, former base player and backup vocalist for the Juno award-winning band Trooper, chats about his early days in the Toronto music scene and some highlights of his time with Trooper.
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This is the 12th episode of our special series ‘Guest Glimpses’, short bits from longer conversations with previous guests. You’ll hear about 10 minutes of each guest’s 60+ minute chat with show host Dan Hare. Featured guests this week are:
TOM LOCKE, author of 'Moments In Time, Stories About Artists and Songs Of The 50s, 60s, And 70s' who talks about how he came up with the concept for the book and shares some tidbits from it’s pages.
CINDY CHURCH, singer/songwriter and two time Juno nominee who discusses her various projects, including her time with Great Western Orchestra, and her stellar solo career.
DAVID WILLS, best known for his time as lead singer for the band Stonebolt, who shares his take on the magical music of the ‘60s, his early band experiences in Seattle (where he is from) and how he joined Stonebolt.
JOHNNY FERREIRA, professional saxophonist, long-time member of Colin James' bands, author of books and courses on how to play sax, who reveals how he took up the saxophone, the experience of working with Colin and his iconic sax parts on Colins most well known songs.
Listen to the full interview with each guest @ linernotes.ca.
Coral Andrews is a radio broadcaster, journalist and author of the book “The Back Door” which chronicles Kitchener. Ontario’s underground subculture of the 1970s to the 1990s at the legendary Back Door bar. It’s an unique chat with Dan Hare where Coral shares insights into her love of all things arts, interviews with celebrities such as Eric Burdon and Cynthia Lennon, and much about the changing music scene of the late ‘70s into the ‘90s that influenced the character of the the Back Door. Find out about Coral and get a copy of this fascinating book @coralandrews.ca
B.J. Cook was the female vocalist for the ‘70s band Skylark which included keyboardist and ex-husband David Foster. In this raw, highly personal and and engaging chat with Dan Hare, B.J. reveals: much about her experiences as a woman in the early days of Canada’s music scene; working with Ronnie Hawkins; her connection to Tommy Chong; why the marriage to David ended and the status of their relationship now; living in L.A.; dating Robin Williams; hanging out with Jay Leno and David Letterman; writing songs with Donovan, David Foster, Michael McDonald and others, and much MUCH more. B.J. is on LinkedIn @Bj Cook - The table setter
Drew Arnott is the songwriter, vocalist, keyboard player, and percussionist for the '80s Juno nominated, esoteric and weird band Strange Advance. In this follow-up chat with Dan Hare, Drew talks about: being back on tour and how different it is today;; the fabulous reception from fans for the bands new album ‘Strange Advance 4’; upcoming shows; his songwriting and mentoring of new artists and much more. Find out dates for Strange Advance shows, and much more, on the bands website @strangeadvance.com
Brad Roberts is the singer/songwriter and guitarist for the iconic Crash Test Dummies. In his chat with Dan Hare Brad talks about: how his degrees in English Literature and Philosophy influence his songwriting; why he thought his baritone voice wasn’t suited for “pop” songs; having a #2 hit on the U.S. Billboard charts; being shunned by the Canadian music industry and embraced by the U.S. scene; his current song writings and the upcoming Crash Test Dummies tours, and much more. Find out about Brad and the band @crashtestdummies.com
Blue Rodeo bassist Bazil “Baz” Donovan is adept at every genre he attempts. In this chat with Dan Hare Bazil talks about his musical background, influences and some of the famous people he has played with including Levon Helm, Kris Kristofferson and others. He also reveals: how he became one of the founding members of Blue Rodeo; why the band has staying power; the “happy accident” that became the ‘Five Days’ album; the famous musicians who jammed with Blue Rodeo at festivals and much more. Find out about Bazil and Blue Rodeo on the bands website @bluerodeo.com
Singer/songwriter and all around entertainer Joey Gregorash returns for fantastic chat with Dan Hare. In his unique, engaging way Joey shares: details on his upcoming show; insights into what makes him a great MC; stories about celebrities such as Peter Noone, Wayne Newton, the late Davy Jones, and others; life lessons learned from the loss of his daughter and wife of 52 years, and much, much more. Find out about Joey on Facebook @ JoeyGregorashFacebook
Gary Fjellgaard is a Juno winning and multi award-winning singer/songwriter, guitar player, and Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame inductee. In this chat with Dan Hare Gary shares much about the early days of his career, working with Valdy, his extensive touring, opening for Tanya Tucker and Dolly Parton, one of his most embarrassing moments on stage, why Royalty Records tried to stop him from performing and so much more. Find out about Gary @fjellgaard.bc.ca
Connie Kaldor is a multi Juno award-winner, singer/songwriter and Order of Canada recipient. In this chat with host Dan Hare Connie talks about: how her theatrical background influenced her career; what being from the prairies taught her about forging her own path; starting her own record label; her eclectic style; her process of songwriting and performing and much more. Find out about Connie on her website @ conniekaldor.com
Something a bit different in this episode. Host Dan Hare enjoys a fascinating dhat with Ty Reveen, son of the famous mentalists/hypnotist Reveen. Ty recalls his fathers life and impressive career plus shares his own unique path into the musical landscape by designing visual effects for tours for hundreds of superstars including ZZ Top, Diana Ross, Paul McCartney, Elton John, Kiss, and others. Ty also talks about; the product he invented that became one of the most popular visual effects in rock and roll; the nature or hypnosis and how everything he achieved in rock came from that understanding; what he is doing now, and so much more. Find out about Ty @ reveen.com
and his special effects business @ streamereffects.com
Teaze band members Mike Kozak (drummer) and Marco Bradac (guitarist) chat with Dan Hare about: how the band was formed; meeting the Rolling Stones; the origin of their hit song ‘Sweet Misery”; being superstars in Japan; backing Cheap Trick and Aerosmith; why the band broke up, and why they are back together after 40 years apart. Visit the Teaze Facebook page for all the latest info.
This is the 11th episode of our special series ‘Guest Glimpses’, short bits from longer conversations with previous guests. You’ll hear about 10 minutes of each guest’s 60+ minute chat with show host Dan Hare. Featured guests this week are:
LEE AARON, who shares the challenges of being taken seriously as a woman in the world of hard rock, what the song 'Heavy Metal Queen' is really about and more.
NATALIE MACMASTER, who discusses some career highlights such as opening for Sanatan, the musicality of her 7 children and much more.
SUSAN AGLUKARK, who explains her unexpected journey to stardom, the various instruments and languages used in some of her songs and much more.
JANN ARDEN, who talks about busking on the streets of Vancouver, the unfortunate event that led to her first record deal, staying in Alberta instead of moving to the states and much more.
Listen to the full interview for each guest @ linernotes.ca
Ray Materick is a Canadian icon, singer-songwriter, and guitar player best known for writing and performing the 1975 song "Linda Put the Coffee On", a major hit single in both Canada and the U.S. In this chat with Dan Hare, Ray talks about: growing up as the son of a preacher and musician; becoming part of the Toronto music scene; Bruce Cockburn’s solo on ‘Linda’; why he took a break from performing and what he did instead; how he is at his peak as a songwriter and human, and much more. Find out about Ray on his website @ http://raymondmaterick.com/
Radio and TV broadcaster Stu Jeffries is best known as the host of CBC TV’s Good Rockin’ Tonight and is currently the morning show host at Boom 97.3 in Toronto. In this fascinating chat with host Dan Hare, Stu talks about: his early days in radio; how he got the Good Rockin’ Tonight job; interviewing some of the biggest international and Canadian musicians; the Brian May “incident”; the two musicians who were mean at interviews; his take on the future of commercial radio and so much more. You can check out Stu @ Boom 97.3
John Webster has worked with everyone from his days as the keyboardist for Stonebolt and Red Rider to his in studio work for such megastars as Aerosmith, AC/DC, Alice Cooper, Bon Jovi, Rush and so many others. In this fascinating conversation with host Dan Hare, John talks about: his days with Stonebolt and Red Rider, his friendship and working relationship with Tom Cochrane, the ins and outs of studio work, having a drink with Robert Plant, why Aerosmith was an amazing band to work for, and much more.
This is the 10th episode of our special series ‘Guest Glimpses’, short bits from longer conversations with previous guests. You’ll hear about 10 minutes of each guest’s 60+ minute chat with show host Dan Hare. Featured guests this week are:
ALFIE ZAPPACOSTA, multi-Juno Award & American Music Award winner singer/songwriter, artist, actor, producer, performer. Alfie talks about his start in the music biz, the confusion of stardom and more.
ERICA EHM, original Much Music VJ, interviewer, author, award-winning songwriter, speaker, entrepreneur and a trailblazer in content marketing and social media. In this chat Erica talks about the quick rise of her career, an inside look at Much Music and more.
IVAN DOROSCHUK, one of the founders and lead singer/songwriter of Men Without Hats. Ivan chats with Dan Hare about the uniqueness of the Montreal music scene, working with his brothers, the hit song ‘Safety Dance’ and more.
JULIE MASI, four time Juno award-winner, singer/songwriter, percussionist and former member of The Parachute Club. Julie talks about why she started playing drums, her involvement in the Winnipeg music scene, joining the Parachute club and more.
Listen to the full interview with each guest @ linernotes.ca.
Legendary sound engineer, mixer and producer Mike Fraser talks to host Dan Hare about his work on iconic rock albums for AC/DC, Aerosmith, Van Halen, Metallica and many others. Mike also shares: how he started as a janitor in Little Mountain Sound; being part of a team with Bob Rock and Bruce Fairbairn; the process of making records; why a sound engineer needs a calming personality; why, in the ‘80s, rock bands descended on Vancouver to make their records; how music production has changed; the valuable lesson he taught his kids and so much more. Check out Mike @ https://mikefrasermix.com/
Winnipeg born Randy Hiebert is a guitarist, bass player, recording engineer and producer who currently plays with, and engineers/produces for, The Bellamy Brothers. In this chat with host Dan Hare, Randy talks about: learning music on his grandfather’s electric organ; playing guitar in his parents country band; his stints with Harlequin and Idle Eyes; how he ended up playing with the Charlie Daniels Band in a concert in Japan; joining The Bellamy Brothers and his own solo work; living on the Bellamy ranch in Florida; the one thing he would change, and much more. You can follow Randy on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/randmanmusic, subscribe to his YouTube channel @ https://www.youtube.com/@randyhiebert683, and check out the Bellamy Brothers @ https://bellamybrothers.com
Singer/songwriter Jane Siberry is an incomparable, multi-fasciated person and performer known for such hits as ‘Mimi On The Beach’ and dueting with k. d. Lang on the song ‘Calling All Angels’. In this very unique and personal chat with host Dan Hare, Jane talks about: the balance between music as art and as science; the energetic connection between performer and artist and why that is so important; why she produces her own music; why she changed her name to Issa - and why she changed it back; what housing rescue animals has taught her; details on writing books and her new music, and so much more. Find out about Jane @ janesiberry.com
In this episode host Dan Hare chats with Ross Rheaume (Roman) and David Smith (Grey) of the 1980s progressive, new wave band Roman Grey. Ross and David share many insights into their experiences including: the moment they “got serious” about making music; the music that influenced their unique and varied sound; having a #1 hit in Italy; the songs that ended up in U.S. TV shows; the exploitive nature of the recording business; why the band really broke up; what they would do differently; what they are up to now and so much more.
With an unprecedented four Juno awards for songwriter of the year, Jim Vallance is one of Canada’s pre-eminent songwriters and the creative force behind top tracks for artists like Bryan Adams (‘Cuts Like A Knife’, ‘Summer of ’69’), Aerosmith (‘Deuces Are Wild’, ‘Rag Doll’), Glass Tiger (‘Don’t Forget Me )When I’m Gone’, ‘Someday’) and Prism (‘Spaceship Superstar’). In this chat with Dan Hare Jim talks about: joining Prism and why he left; the connection and friendship that opened many doors; meeting Bryan Adams; how Heart ended up recording his song ‘What About Love’, and why they almost didn’t; the songwriting process; the Broadway musical he co-wrote with Bryan and so much more. Find all about about Jim @ jimvallance.com
This is the ninth episode of our special series ‘Guest Glimpses’, short bits from longer conversations with previous guests. You’ll hear about 10 minutes of each guest’s 60+ minute chat with show host Dan Hare. Featured guests this week are:
MITCHELL FIELD, drummer, keyboardist, guitarist, vocalist, songwriter and founder of the late '70s band Hellfield. In this clip Mitchell explains why it’s good for band members to be multi-instrumentalists and sheds light on the differences between live and studio playing.
AL FOREMAN, keyboardist, harpman, vocalist, songwriter, consummate blues artist, member of Scrubbaloe Caine & founder of The Foreman Young Band. Al talks about playing in a band with Tommy Chong, touring the states in the late ‘60s and the artistry of Scrubbaloe Caine.
DENISE McCANN, singer/songwriter best known for her song ‘Tattoo Man”. Denise shares with host Dan Hare her early days playing folk music in San Francisco, why she moved to Canada and how she came to be labelled a “disco artist”.
JOHN CAPEK, epic keyboard player, producer, session musician, multi-platinum award-winner, multiple Grammy nominee, writer of film and TV scores, coach, teacher, and songwriter. John talks about the influence of boogie boogie on his piano playing, how he ended up in Canada and his work on classic Canadian songs such as Ian Thomas’ ‘Painted Ladies’.
Listen to the full interview of each guest @ linernotes.ca.
This is the eighth episode of our special series ‘Guest Glimpses’, short bits from longer conversations with previous guests. You’ll hear about 10 minutes of each guest’s 60+ minute chat with show host Dan Hare. Featured guests this week are:
ROBERT LAWSON, author of ‘Wheatfield Empire’ the definitive comprehensive history on The Guess Who discusses what his book is - and isn’t, including the “revolving door” nature of the members, Kurt Winter’s unsung contribution, the misconception about why Burton Cummings joined the band and the relationship between Burton and Randy Bachman.
JIM FOSTER, singer/songwriter and founder of the band Fosterchild talks about his early days in the Edmonton music scene, being on the same bill with iconic bands such as The Byrds, the lesson he learned from Roger McGuinn, the rise and fall of Fosterchild and his solo career.
BRIAN VOLLMER, rock and roll soldier and founder of the band Helix, talks about how he captured the bands career on film, video and mini discs, the rigours of touring, various record deals and his outlook on his career and life.
ANDREW JOHNS, keyboardist, vocalist and member of the band Boulevard talks about how the band formed in Calgary and why they moved to Vancouver and what happened that stopped their progress in the U.S. market, being booed when opening for Boston and the padded expenses of making music videos.
Listen to the full interview of each guest @ www.linernotes.ca
John is an award-winning author, music historian and recipient of the Association for Recorded Sound Collections Award for Excellence. He has collaborated on books with artists such as Randy Bachman, Steppenwolf’s John Kay and The Byrds Chris Hillman to name a few, and has researched and written a total of 19 music biographies and many articles about the Canadian music scene. In this fascinating chat with host Dan Hare, John talks about: how his love for music history propelled his career; his days as a playing musician; friendships with Randy Bachman, Neil Young, Ian and Sylvia and others; why Burton Cummings threatened to sue him; what Bruce Palmer of Buffalo Springfield insisted on having before agreeing to be interviewed; the importance of musician Lenny Breau; what he’s working on now, and much, MUCH, more. Find out about John @ johneinarson.ca
Recording artist Geoffrey Kelly is one of the founders and co-songwriter for the band Spirit of the West. In this chat with host Dan Hare Geoffrey shares: how backpacking in Europe led him to a career in music; why the band “shook up” the folk music world on the west coast; the band’s big break and biggest mistake; what Spirit of the West song is used during Hockey Night in Canada; his close relationship with frontman John Mann and how the band dealt with John’s Alzheimer’s disease and eventual death; what he’s doing now, and so much more. Find out about Geoffrey and Spirit of the West on the band's Facebook page @www.facebook.com/spiritofthewest.ca
Cathy Young is a singer/songwriter, guitar player, producer, and voice over artist who won the 1974 Juno award for Best New Artist. In this revealing chat with host Dan Hare, Cathy talks about: the Yorkville music scene of the late 1960s and her part in that scene; her journey from busking on the streets to signing a mainstream record deal and winning the Juno; the story behind her well-known psychedelic painted guitar; why her face is included on a 22 store mural; her purpose as a connector; Robbie Lane, Ronnie Hawkins and others: working as an entertainer on a cruise ship and why she stopped playing guitar; producing and voicing video games, and so much more. Find out about Cathy and her music on Facebook @ facebook.com/Cathyyoungtoronto
Andy Curran is a singer/songwriter, producer, manager, Juno award-winner and the founding member and bass player for the hugely popular ‘80s rock band Coney Hatch. In this chat with Dan Hare, Andy talks about: the wild rocket ride of the 1980s; how instrumental Kim Mitchells was in the success of Coney Hatch; opening for Trooper to prepare for touring with Judas Priest; his successful solo career and Juno award; how his own band experience helped him in his A&R job for other bands such as Rush; working with Alex Lifeson; an exclusive reveal concerning Coney Hatch, and much more. Find out more about Andy @ andycurranmusic.com, coneyhatch.com and envyofnone.com
Jann Arden is a multi-platinum, award-winning singer, songwriter, actor and author who has released 15 albums with 19 top ten singles. She has received 8 JUNO Awards, 10 SOCAN Awards and has been inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame. With Jann what you see is what you get, and her compelling chat with host Dan Hare is real, raw and relevant. Jann shares: the unusual series of events that led to a record deal; why a critic consider her “too normal”; how the huge success of her album ‘Living Under June’ brought about a 3 year international tour, appearances on major US talk shows and the end of the relationship with her management team; her definition of success, thoughts on fame and the music biz; why she feels each of her songs is individual and much, much more. Find out about Jann, her music, books and self-title TV show @ www.jannarden.com
Singer/songwriter, iconic vocalist and fearless re-inventor Lee Aaron is known as a trailblazer for women in rock thanks to her 1984 song ‘Metal Queen’, a shout out against sexism toward women in that genre. In this in depth talk with Dan Hare, Lee reveals: the challenges of being a pioneer woman hard rock musician, including objectification and her struggle to gain credibility; why she stopped including the song ‘Metal Queen’ in her live shows and why she started playing it again; how her popularity in Europe was influential in her career in Canada; the connection between hair product commercials and her ‘80s videos; why she began making jazz and blues albums; the eye-opening turning point in her rock and roll lifestyle; the influence raising foster children and her own has had on her life; what’s next in her career, and so much more. Find out about Lee @ www.leeaaron.com
Rik Emmett is well known as the vocalist and guitar player for the multi Juno award-winning, multi-platinum selling band Triumph. His contributions to the Canadian musical landscape are legendary and in this engaging, candid and deep chat with Dan Hare, Rik reveals: why Journey’s Steve Perry was envious; the highs and lows of being in Triumph; his solo career and musical turn ons; the lesson he learned from a limo driver; what keeps him humble and grounded; glimpses from the Triumph documentary; his biggest regret; and much, MUCH more. Find out more about Rik @ www.rikemmett.com
Jean-Marc is the founder and singer/songwriter for the group The Box which formed in Montreal back in 1981. In this chat with Dan Hare Jean-Marc talks about: the influence of French music on the band; why he likes to write songs while driving; his accident during a video shoot; the organization that commissioned the song ‘Closer Together; the stupid mistake made by the record label did that caused their fourth album to fail in the states; why he calls himself “the luckiest dog in the world”, and much more. Find out about Jean-Marc and the band @ www.theboxband.com
Chris Tait is a singer-songwriter and producer, best known as the lead singer and guitarist for the gold record selling band Chalk Circle. In this chat with Dan Hare Chris shares: how the band got started; why the band was hyper-focused on their music; his thoughts on the music business then and now; tales of making music videos; why he left the band and why the band reunited; what he’s doing now and much more. Find out about Chris and Chalk Circle @ www.chalkcircle.ca
Paul Andrew Smith is a songwriter, and producer, and is best known as the guitarist, keyboard player and vocalist for the band Wednesday. In this chat with Dan Hare Paul talks about: the unique story of how Wednesday got together; how Pearl Jam came to cover Wednesday’s version of ‘Last Kiss’; meeting Elton John, recording one of his songs and changing the name to ‘Loving You Baby’; why the band changed the spelling of their name; what he may have done differently and so much more. Find out about Paul and Wednesday @ wednesdayrocks.com
Jack Lavin is an accomplished, multi-talented producer, singer songwriter, bassist, harmonic player, guitarist, drummer and founding member of the Powder Blues Band. In this chat with Dan Hare, Jack talks about living in San Francisco in the late ‘60s and a commune in Oregon in the early ‘70s; why he moved to Vancouver and why he continues to live in Canada; the not-so-great experience of playing with Chuck Berry; his involvement in Prism’s first album and why he was replaced; the birth of Powder Blues Band, where the band name came from and why the members sold records out of the back of a station wagon; hanging out with Long John Baldry and Jeff Healey; what he is doing now and so much more. Find out about Jack and his new album @ jacklavin.com
Brad Merritt is the well known as the bass player in 54-40. In this chat with Dan Hare Brad talks about: the punk roots of 54-40; the strong interest in the U.S. market for their music and videos; "Rock School 101"; how 'I Go Blind' became a huge hit for Hootie and The Blowfish; why the band is still together, and so much more. Find out about Brad and 54-40 @ www.5440.com
Barry Muir was the bass player for The Payolas, Barney Bentall and the Legendary Hearts and The Blue Shadows, and is currently a prolific solo artist. In this chat with Dan Hare Barry reveals: how he ended up in The Payolas and why the band wasn’t allowed to play American Bandstand; the rigours of touring Canada with Barney Bentall and the Legendary Hearts; why he became a stock broker and what brought him back to music; his extensive solo career and so much more. Find out about Barry @sunbellymusic.ca
Chris Hooper is the drummer for the Western Canadian Music Hall of Fame inductees The Grapes of Wrath. In this chat with Dan Hare Chris reveals: that the band was initially a punk band; the moment he knew the band could make a go of it; his connection to Tom Cochrane; the single he was surprised listeners liked; why the band broke up and what brought them back together, and much more. Find out about the band @ grapesofwrath.ca and about Chris and his film company @ trifectamedia.com
The seventh episode of our special series ‘Guest Glimpses’, short bits from longer conversations with previous guests. You’ll hear about 10 minutes of each guest’s 60+ minute chat with show host Dan Hare. Featured guests this week are:
MARTY KRAMER, promoter, manager, producer, collector, and eye-witness to the evolution of rock music shares highlights from his 27 year working relationship with Burton Cummings including why Burton was singing to cows;
MARTHA JOHNSON & MARK GANE of Martha and The Muffins, best known for the 1980 Juno award-winning hit ‘Echo Beach’ reveal how the band got it’s name, why modifying it was a bad ideas, and how Martha copes with her Parkinson’s disease in the recording studio;
DON SCHMID, drummer with the iconic Canadian band and Western Canadian Music Hall of Fame inductees The Northern Pikes talks about how the death of a band mate was instrumental in the ‘Pikes’ formation, the “exoticness” of being from Saskatoon, signing with Virgin Records and more;
SANDY HORNE, bass player and singer/songwriter for the Juno nominated new wave band Spoons reveals why she took up the bass and the challenges of being a female bass player, how Spoons got their name, the excitement of having one of the first music videos on Much Music, and where to find new music from Spoons.
Listen to the full interview of each guest @ linernotes.ca.
Blair Packham has had a multi-faceted music career as a recording artist, producer, sound engineer, jingle writer, educator, film and TV theme creator and much more. He is perhaps best known as the songwriter/singer for the 1980s Juno-nominated band The Jitters. In this chat with Dan Hare, Blair discusses everything from the process of songwriting, the Jitters career including opening for Heart on their UK tour and what he would do differently, recoupable costs involved in the biz, the dilemma of entertainer versus artist and much more. Find out about Blair on his website blairpackham.com
NATALIE MACMASTER is a member of the Order of Canada, a two-time Juno award-winner and one of Canada’s preeminent fiddlers. In this chat with host Dan Hare, Natalie talks about: how she became a fiddler, some memorable moments including playing Carnegie Hall and opening for Carlos Santana, her connection to Alison Krauss, he latest album and much more. Find out about Natalie @ www.natalieanddonnell.com.
The sixth episode of our special edition series of Liner Notes - ‘Guest Glimpses’, short bits from longer conversations with previous guests. You’ll hear about 10 minutes of each guest’s 60+ minute chat with show host Dan Hare. Featured guests include:
MARC LAFRANCE has done it all - singing (including jingles), drumming, touring, recording, studio work, management, and artist development. He’s rubbed shoulders with the many of the premier musicians in the world and remains a long-time member of Randy Bachman’s projects. He also has his own record label, Delinquent Records. In this clip Marc tells Dan talks about the early Winnipeg music scene, playing with Prism, and Trooper and some advise to up and coming up artists;
BRIAN DANTER is the lead singer and bass player or the band Tease. In this bit he reveals the origin of Teaze, opening for Kiss, the Teaze-mania that greeted the band when they played in Japan, and why he walked away from fame and fortune.
CRAIG ZURBA is a well-known and accomplished Producer, Songwriter, Recording Engineer, Singer, Keyboardist, Film Composer, Programmer, Video Director, and Sound Designer. In this short bit Marc talks about working with Tom Jones, writing songs with Bryan Adams, the short lived success of his ‘80s band Agent, starting his jingle company, and how the music industry has changed;
CHRISTOPHER WARD has written songs for Diana Ross, Wynonna Judd, The Backstreet Boys, and many others. His best-known song is the worldwide #1 hit for Alannah Myles, “Black Velvet," for which he received the Juno award for Songwriter of the Year in 1990. In this clip Christopher talks about his start in radio, becoming one of the first VJs for Much Music, the scoop on his solo hits 'Maybe Your Heart' and 'Once In A Long Time’, his time at Second City and his friendships with Colin Mockery, Mike Myers and Ron James, and info. on his new album 'Same River Twice’.
Listen to the full interview of each guest @ linernotes.ca.
The fifth episode of our special edition series of Liner Notes - ‘Guest Glimpses’, short bits from longer conversations with previous guests. You’ll hear about 10 minutes of each guest’s 60+ minute chat with show host Dan Hare. Featured guests include:
MURRAY MCLAUCHLAN: the singer-songwriter has won 11 Junos, is a Member of the Order of Canada, a Governor General's Award recipient, a Doctor of Laws, actor, composer, martial artist, pilot, painter and more. In this clip Murray explains why he moved to New York and why he came back to Canada, McLauchlan’s theory of recording;
FRANK SODA: the guitarist/vocalist and songwriter for The Imps is known for his high energy live shows and outrageous antics. In this bit Frank tells Dan who gave the Imps their name, how he came up with his wild stunts, why he hates his recordings;
HENRY SMALL: the one-of-a-kind Canadian legend has had a career spanning 40+ years. Here Henry shares bits from his glory days with the band Scrubbaloe Caine, the reality of performing on The Midnight Special, how he came to join Prism;
HOWIE VICKERS - the former lead singer with the late ‘60s band The Collectors also had a career singing jingles. In this clip Howie shares tidbits on his journey from TV show house band to singing with The Collectors and recording in L.A., more on the bands eclectic style, why he left and what he did afterwards. Listen to the full interview of each guest @ linernotes.ca.
Lighthouse arranger and keyboard player Paul Hoffert is also a composer, producer, film composer, research and writer all for which he has won many awards and accolades. In this chat with host Dan Hare, Paul reveals: starting a jazz quartet when he was just 15 years old; the unique beginnings and orchestral style of the band Lighthouse; why the band declined to play at Woodstock; his relationship with Skip Prokop; the heady days of recording and touring; how he thinks of Lighthouse like a sports team; his role in the creation of CanCan, and much more. Find out about Paul and Lighthouse @ www.lighthouserockson.com
Keith Sharp is the founder of the iconic Canadian music magazine Music Express. In this chat with Dan Hare Keith shares: how an interview of The Stampeders was the impetus for Music Express; the expansion of the magazine from Canada to the U.S., England and Australia; his connection to Bryan Adams, Alan Frew, and others; interviewing the biggest national and international artists of the day; his favourite (and least favourite) interviews; which Partridge Family star wrote for the magazine; why the print version of the magazine folded; which Canadian band encourage Keith to revive it in digital form, and so much more. Find out about Keith and Music Express @ https://themusicexpress.ca/
Gil Moore is the drummer/singer and co-founder to the iconic award-winning and Canadian Music Hall of Fame inductee band, Triumph. In this chat with Dan Hare Gil talks about: which member of the band Lighthouse helped him with his drumming; why Triumph is all about high energy and positivity; how the ‘power trio’ Triumph prepared for each show; the changes in music and the business; why the band broke up, and so much more. Find out about Triumph @ triumphmusic.com and the band’s iconic recording studio @ metalworksstudios.com.
(Mr.) Zero is the founding member of The Kings as well as the band's guitarist, vocalist and co-writer of the bands big hit ‘This Beat Goes On/Switchin’ To Glide’. In this chat with host Dan Hare, Zero shares: how he got his name; the radio contest that helped kickstart the bands career; working with acclaimed music producer Bob Erin; the bands swift rise, success in the. U.S. markets, and why it wasn’t sustained; recovering archival footage of the bands performance at the Heatwave festival and how he put that to good use; their new album and upcoming show, and much more. Find out about The Kings @ thekingsarehere.com
Susan Aglukark is a Canadian Inuk singer/songwriter originally from Arviat, Nunavut. In this chat with Dan Hare, Susan talks about: using first nations languages and various instruments in her songs; her “accidental” music career; the meaning of her hit song ‘Hina Na Ho’, her #1 hit 'O Siem', and much more. Find out about Susan and her stellar career @ susanaglukark.com
The fourth episode our special edition series of Liner Notes - ‘Guest Glimpses’, short bits from longer conversations with previous guests. You’ll hear about 10 minutes of each guest’s 60+ minute chat with show host Dan Hare. Featured guests include:
MARC JORDAN - legendary songwriter, singer, hitmaker, producer talks about succeeding, and starving, in L.A., the ‘chance’ encounter that turned his career around and how Rod Stewart ended up recording ‘Rhythm of My Heart’;
WILL MILLAR - former lead singer of The Irish Rovers shares tales from the Rovers hugely successful TV show, the famous musician who played on their hit song ‘The Unicorn’, and how the band was formed;
LES VOGT - lead singer of The first R&B recording band talks about his hit song that knocked Elvis off of the Vancouver charts, pioneering the Canadian music biz in Vancouver and why he gave up singing;
JOEY GREGORASH - Juno award-winner shares tales including how he became a singer, recording Randy Bachman songs with his early ‘70s band The Mongrels, why he never left Winnipeg and what he does now.
Listen to the full interview of each guest @ linernotes.ca.
Another special edition of Liner Notes - ‘Guest Glimpses’, short bits from longer conversations with previous guests. You’ll hear about 10 minutes of each guest’s 60+ minute chat with show host Dan Hare. Featured guests include:
PATRICIA DAHLQUIST - Juno award-winner known for her 1975 hit ‘Keep Our Love Alive’ talks about working with Hagood Hardy and Big Bird, and becoming the “Jello Lady”;
KEN TOBIAS - hitmaker, songwriter, performer and painter explains how he met Bill Medley and why that connection took him to L.A.;
ANDY KIM - icon, legend, multiple award and honour recipient talks about working with Jeff Barry, his hit song 'Baby I Love You', writing songs for The Archies and why he moved to L.A.;
SHARI ULRICH - musician, songwriter, film composer, actress and TV host shares why she moved from San Francisco to Vancouver in the late ‘60s, being a member of The Pied Pumpkin and Valdy’s Hometown Band, and her hit single ‘Fear of Flying.
Listen to the full interview of each guest @ linernotes.ca.
This is a special edition of Liner Notes - ‘Guest Glimpses’, short bits from longer conversations with previous guests. You’ll hear about 10 minutes of each guest’s 60+ minute chat with show host Dan Hare. Featured guests include:
ROBBIE LANE - of Robbie Lane and The Disciples reveals how the late Ronnie Hawkins gave him is big break;
PETER FOLDY - singer/songwriter of the 1973 #1 hit ‘Bondi Junction’ tells the tale of meeting the “uncool” Bee Gees;
IAN THOMAS - Juno award-winner shares tales from what he considers to be his fun life;
RAY ROPER - founder of the classic Canadian band Stonebolt explains why and how the band was a brotherhood that has resulted in lifetime friendships.
Listen to the full interview of each guest @ linernotes.ca
This is a special edition of Liner Notes - ‘Guest Glimpses’, short bits from longer conversations with previous guests. You’ll hear about 10 minutes of each guest’s 60+ minute chat with show host Dan Hare. Featured guests include:
KIM BERLY - the award-winning singer/songwriter and drummer for The Stampeders explains the 'trick' to using Neal Peart’s drum kit;
The late SUSAN JACKS - this legendary music icon shares intimate memories of some dark days with The Poppy Family;
AL HARLOW - original member of the iconic band Prism reveals a time in the 1980s when a hitman was out to get a band member ;
DARBY MILLS - the Queen of scream talks about her experience as lead singer for The Headpins and tells of waiting to be arrested.
Listen to the full interview of each guest @ linernotes.ca
Craig McCaw was an integral part of The Poppy Family and is now president of Roundhouse Productions and a composer for the television, film and Planetarium industries. In this chat with Dan Hare Craig talks about: being booked for the 'Let's Go' TV show; why he began playing sitar; his time and experiences with The Poppy Family, including the bands "overnight: success, the internal friction and the end of the band; his lasting friendship with Susan Jacks; being in on the ground floor of the laser show industry and some close calls with the lasers, and so much more. Find out about what Craig is up to now @ https://roundhouseproductionsshows.com/
Myles Goodwyn is the iconic singer, guitarist, producer, leader and songwriter of the multi-Platinum selling rock band April Wine. In this chat with Dan Hare, Myles talks about: why he turned to music at the age of 11; his best selling book and why he wrote it; how he began producing April Wine records; the ups and downs of recording and touring in the U.S.; the famous ‘Live At The El Mocambo’ event with the Rolling Stones; the 9 year April Wine hiatus; the time he almost died; his blues trio, and much, much more. Check out new records and upcoming events for The Myles Goodwyn Trio and for April Wine at mylesgoodwyn.com or www.aprilwine.ca.
Rolf Hennemann is a retired, iconic sound engineer/producer who has earned two Juno nominations and more than 30 international Gold and Platinum Records. In this chat with Dan Hare, Rolf shares: how he went from knowing nothing about music to becoming head studio manager and chief engineer in just three years; the experience of engineering classic albums for Heart, Chilliwack, Jerry Doucette, Prism and others; a big engineering mistake he made on Heart’s song ‘Magic Man’; what it was like working with Terry Jacks; thoughts on living and working in L.A.; highlights of his work on soundtracks, TV show music, and jingles; why he left the business and so much more.
Andres del Castillo was the singer/songwriter for the Juno-nominated and widely popular band Eight Seconds, best known for the hit song 'Kiss You (When It's Dangerous)'. In this chat with Dan Hare, Andres reveals: why the band choice the name Eight Seconds; how winning a contest kicked off their career.; the surreal aspect of having THEE Rupert Hine as a producer; his thoughts on opening for Paul Young and touring with Wang Chung; the real story behind the water spray in the "Kiss You" video; why their momentum was gone by 1990; what he would do differently, and much more. Watch Eight Seconds videos on YouTube @ Eight Seconds - Topic, and find out about Andres company, r+d creative inc., @ rdcreative.com.
Drew Arnott is the vocalist, keyboard player, percussionist and songwriter for the '80s Juno nominated, esoteric and weird, new wave band Strange Advance. In this chat with Dan Hare, Drew talks about: how a high school band program kept him sane; running lights for Sweeney Todd; the challenges of making records and music videos; why he didn’t want to win a Juno; how Bryan Adams had a hand in the band's record deal with Capital Records; why the band broke up - and why they got back together; new music from Strange Advance and the band's upcoming tour, and much more. Find out details on Drew and the band @ strangeadvance.com
George Belanger is lead vocalist for the hugely popular ‘80s band Harlequin known for such hits as "Superstitious Feeling" and "Innocence". Host Dan Hare talks with George at length about: growing up in Winnipeg and that city’s early music scene; joining Harlequin; how the band was ‘discovered’ and recording some of their biggest hits; why they went bankrupt; kicking Axl Rose off stage; the challenges of being a singer; Harlequin's ongoing popularity and upcoming tour, and so much more. Find out details on George and Harlequin @harlequintheband.com
Greg Fraser was the founder and lead guitarist for the Juno nominated ‘80s rock band Brighton Rock. In this chat with Dan Hare Greg shares: how he learned to play guitar; the realities of touring, recording, and the dirtier side of the biz; the power (and cost) of ‘80s music videos; what he would have done differently, and info. on his new band Storm Force. Find out more about Greg @brightonrock.ca or stormforce.ca
Roy Forbes (previously known as known BIM) is one of Canada’s best known and best loved songwriters and performing artists. He is also a producer, film composer, songwriting mentor, radio host and popular music historian of 78 RPM records. In this chat with host Dan Hare Roy shares: how a kid from Dawson Creek B.C. ended up in the Vancouver music scene; his varied musical influences; why he dropped the name BIM; how the supergroup UHF came to be; recording highs and lows; his connections to John Lee Hooker, Valdy, Chilliwack, Ian Thomas, Susan Jacks and other well-known artists; where there is a street named after him; details about his radio shows; updates on his latest album and upcoming tour, and much more. Find out all about Roy @ royforbes.com/
Singer/songwriter, producer, author, Grammy winner and Five time Juno winner Dan Hill has known he would have a career in music since the time he was 3 years old. In this in depth chat Dan shares: how he felt at age 19 when icons Harry Belafonte and Jose Feliciano wanted to record his songs; the impact of Bruce Cockburn and American jazz on his songwriting; the stories behind his famous songs including his world-wide hit Sometimes When We Touch; why he began working with a young Celine Dion; names of some of the many superstars who have covered his songs; why Gordon Lightfoot offered use of his jet; how he was ripped off for millions of dollars, and MUCH more. Find out all about Dan @ danhill.com
Dan chats with Canadian music journalist Bob Klanac, author of ‘Promo Man: Backstage Tales From the Vinyl Jungle’, and that promo man himself, Nick Panaseiko. Bob and Nick share a few stories from the book and Nick’s incredible life as a music promoter including: how, as a 17 year old, Nick began booking big name acts such as Gene Pitney; putting a tour together featuring Rush and Kiss; coining the term ‘promo man’ for himself and creating his own job; his friendships with famous folks such as Chuck Berry, Domenic Troiano, Ronnie Hawkins, and others; the topless strippers promotion for the Queen song ‘Fat Bottom Girls’; why acclaimed photographer John Rowlands was on hand to capture the pictures showcased in the book, and a few teasers for the many tales from the book including finding drugs for Keith Richards and his crazy afternoon with John Belushi. A must hear conversation, and a must read book that is available @ promomanbook.com
Tom Lavin is guitar, vocals, front man and founding member of the Legendary Powder Blues, the 1981 Juno award-winner for best new band. Over the course of his career, he has been a performer, writer, arranger, composer, publisher, manager, and educator. As a record producer, Tom has over a dozen gold, and platinum records for Powder Blues, Prism, April Wine, others.
In this chat with host Dan Hare Tom talks about: why he moved to Canada from the U.S.-and why he was arrested the first time he returned; playing with Prism in the band’s early days; putting together Powder Blues; building Blue Wave Studio; working with B.B. King and Long John Baldry among others; living in Hollywood; the song idea ZZ Top took from Tom; upcoming shows for Powder Blues, and much more. Find out about Tom and Powder Blues @ powderblues.net
Graham Shaw is a composer, singer/songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, Juno award-winner and founder of the band The Sincere Serenaders. In this raw chat with host Dan Hare Graham talks about: the early Winnipeg music scene and replacing Burton Cummings in The Devon’s; what stable career he left to pursue music; why he refused to ‘dump’ his band; his hit song 'Can I Come Near'; producing records for Jeff Beck and writing songs for Alice Cooper; his jingle career; which song became the CityTV news theme, and much more. Find out about Graham @shawbiz.com
Michelle, along with Blue Rodeo’s Greg Keelor, co-founded Crash Vegas, the successful folk rock band of the 1990s. In this chat with Dan Hare, Michelle talks about: living in the U.K. and the experiences there that kick-started her career; her time with the new wave band Corect Spelling; appearing in two music videos for Blue Rodeo; her time in Crash Vegas; problems with management and record labels; touring with The Tragically Hip and Radiohead; her approach to life and living, her solo career and much more. Find out about Michelle at michellemcadorey.com.
Doni Underhill was the bass player and backup vocalist for the Juno award-winning band Trooper, performing on the band's biggest hits, including the triple platinum album 'Hot Shots'. In this chat with Dan Hare Doni talks about: his early days in Toronto, playing with Robbie Lane, and in the bands Fludd and Brutus; how he ended up in Trooper; the recording of several of Trooper’s iconic songs; the experience of having Randy Bachman as producer; the real story behind the song ‘Janine’; why 'Raise A Little Hell' remains popular; that limo accident after the Juno awards ceremony; why he left Trooper and what he did afterwards, and so much more.
David Hayes (Slagter) is an extremely accomplished chief engineer and mixer who has worked in various recording studios, including Toronto Sound, Little Mountain Sound and Pinewood Studios. David was the co-owner of Rock Beach Studios (now Blue Frog Studio) and has engineered for many well-known artists such as Klaatiu, Dr. Music, Paul Janz, Headpins (w/Darby Mills), and Chilliwack. In this chat with Dan Hare, David reveals: why he moved from drumming to sound engineering; the differences in engineering at various studios; why he worked at studios in various countries including Russia; his top three regrets, and much more.
Ian Crichton is the guitarist of the Canadian progressive-pop-rock-band Saga, a band he co-founded at the age of 18 with his brother Jim, Michael Sadler, Peter Rochon and Steve Negus. To date the band has sold roughly 10 million records and still tours world-wide. In this chat with Dan Hare Ian reveals: the unique way he learned guitar; Saga’s the lasting musical style; the U.S tours opening for Pat Benatar, Jethro Tull, Foreigner and others; his time living in the Bahamas and his famous neighbours; why Saga remains together and the band’s upcoming tours, and much more. Find out about Ian and Saga @ sagagen.com
Four time Juno award-winner Julie Ann Masi is a solid professional singer-songwriter musician, well known as lead singer/percussionist & co-writer for the gold and platinum selling Canadian group "The Parachute Club" with their unforgettable hit ‘Rise Up’. But there is so much more to this incredible person. In her talk with host Dan Hare Julie shares: her musical upbringing in rural Manitoba; why she took to the drums and which famous drummers were her influence; when she moved to Winnipeg to become a hairdresser; how The Parachute Club’s formation was somewhat a fluke; Daniel Lanois’ contribution to the song ‘Rise Up’; the thrill of performing with heavyweights such as Sarah McLachlan, Annie Lennox, David Foster and others; what took her to California and how 9-11 brought her back to Canada; her charitable work, fundraising efforts and musical presence in B.C’s Okanagan Valley, and so much more. Check out Julie and LMS Entertainment @ lmsentertainment.biz
Ivan Doroschuk is one of the founders and lead singer/songwriter of Men Without Hats known, globally for their mega-hit ‘Safety Dance’. In this chat with Dan Hare Ivan reveals: how the Montreal music scene influenced the band's work; why the band was "sold" to Canadian audiences as an import; the huge success of 'Safety Dance’ and how this still benefits him; the trick he learned from the band Wang Chung; the process of making music videos; sacrifices needed to be a musician; the price and overwhelm of instant fame; his thoughts on the Weird Al Yankovic parody of ‘Safety Dance’; why he loves touring; new music from the band, and much more. Find out about Ivan, the band and upcoming tour dates @ safetydance.com
Many know Erica Ehm as one of the original MuchMusic VJs but she is also a person of many talents. Erica is an interviewer, author, award-winning songwriter, sought-after speaker, entrepreneur and a trailblazer in content marketing and social media. In this chat with Dan Hare she reveals: becoming a DJ in Montreal clubs while still a teenager; the highs and lows of her time at MuchMusic; her approach to interviewing some of the biggest musical talent of the 1980s; the influence of MuchMusic influence on the Canadian music scene; why she quit, and returned to, her job at Much and the valuable lesson learned from that experience; her philosophy of life; what’s on her bucket list and so much more. Find out about Erica on her website EricaEhm.com and listen to her insightful and rich podcast ‘Reinvention of the VJs’ on her website or any major podcasting platform.
Multi Juno Award & American Music Award winner singer/songwriter, artist, actor, producer, performer Alfie Zappacosta is best known for his songs 'We Should Be Lovers' and 'Nothing Can Stand In Your Way'. In this blunt conversation with Dan Hare, Alfie reveals: why he never wanted to be a frontman and the career he really wanted; how not conforming helped and hindered his career; lending his voice to the 'Tears Are Not Enough' recording and meeting Canada's music royalty; how one of his songs ended up in the soundtrack to ‘Dirty Dancing’ and why that allowed him to stop touring; his path to overcoming addictions; how he became an actor and ended up the TV show 'Danger' Bay; why he lives in Edmonton and so much more. Visit his website @ zappacosta.ca or Facebook page @ facebook.com/alfiezappacosta.
U.S. born Denise McCann may be best known as the singer/songwriter of ‘Tattoo Man’ but she has lived a remarkable life. In this chat with Dan Hare she shares her story including: calming a nervous Jimi Hendrix just before his performance at the Monterey Pop Festival; why she came to Canada (and why she stayed); her difficult time as lead singer for The Headpins; the popularity of ‘Tattoo Man’; her musical influences; life as Randy Bachman’s wife; building a house made of earth; breeding Devon Rex cats and much more. Find out about Denise's kittens @ Rexnroll.com and on Instagram @ instagram.com/rexnrolldevonrex
Sandy Horne is bass player and singer/songwriter for the Juno nominated new wave band Spoons. In this chat with Dan Hare Sandy reveals: getting started in music as a teen; why she took up playing the bass; how The Spoons got their name; having one of the first videos (Romantic Traffic) on Much Music; making music videos on a shoestring budget; why her relationship with bandmate Gordon Deppe ended; the challenges of being a female bass player; new music from Spoons, and much more. Find out more @ spoonsmusic.com or facebook.com/thespoons.ca
In the world of music David Wills has done it all - singer-songwriter, voice actor, music producer, artist manager, tour manager, studio marketing manager, and talent and event booker. In the 1970s and ‘80s he was the co-lead singer of the band Stonebolt. In this chat with Dan Hare David reveals: how he was recruited into Stonebolt; traveling the west coast corridor; appearing on American Bandstand and The Midnight Special; meeting Dick Clark and Wolfman Jack; why Stonebolt broke up; how he became a jingle singer; his experience in the business side of music, and much more. Find out more about David and Stonebolt @facebook.com/StoneboltBand
Don Schmid is the drummer with the iconic Canadian band The Northern Pikes, recipients of 4 gold albums, a double platinum album and inductees into the Western Canadian Music Hall of Fame. In this chat with Dan Hare, Don shares: the bands origins in Saskatoon, SK. and how that helped define their distinct sound; why they were initially viewed as a novelty; the business of making music videos; how their most well-known song ‘She Ain’t Pretty’ almost didn’t get made; why the band broke up and why they got back together; his main regret; the Pikes plans for 2022 and much more. Find out more @ thenorthernpikes.com, facebook.com/thenorthernpikes and youtube.com/thenorthernpikes.
Nova Scotia native Cindy Church is one of the best singers in Canada. She has been nominated for two Juno Awards and several from the Canadian Country Music Association. Besides her stellar solo career Cindy is known for her time with Great Western Orchestra and as part of Quartette (with Sylvia Tyson) and currently Lunch Allen’s (with Murray McLauchlan, Ian Thomas and Marc Jordan). In this chat with Dan Hare Cindy talks about: her early introduction to music; working with Ian Tyson; how she became part of Lunch At Allen’s; why she returned to Nova Scotia after living in Western Canada for many years; her many solo albums; non-musical interests and much more. Find out more about Cindy @ cindychurch.com and lunchatallens.ca.
Bob Buckley has a diverse career as a composer, arranger, performer, producer, recording artist and conductor. He and his band Straight Lines had a number one single with ‘Letting Go’ which also won him a gold record. He has conducted and arranged for major artists such as Michael Bublé, Bryan Adams, and Aerosmith and has scored numerous award-winning shows for Disney, ABC, FOX, CBS, CBC and others. Bob is also the most published composer of orchestral music in Canadian history. In this chat with Dan Hare Bob covers all of this and more including: the “through the door method” of how he learned piano; having two #1 records in Canada including ‘Country Boy Named Willy’, with the band Spring; opening for The Who and Led Zeppelin; not cracking the U.S. market; what ‘killed’ the bands; his various musical hats, and much more. Find out more about Bob @ bobbuckley.com
Vancouver based Tom Locke spent most of his career in digital visual media post-production but his passion is music. Tom is a walking encyclopedia of music from the ‘50s-‘70s and curates ‘Moments In Time,’ a 5 minute walk down musical memory lane that airs on Treasure Island Oldies radio show. ‘Moments in Time’ is now in book form and features rock and roll history in bite-size stories and song clips. In this chat with Dan Hare Tom discusses: what influenced both the unique audio and written style of ‘Moments In Time’; stories from the pages such as how Tommy James came up with the title for Mony Mony; book segments such as The Fun Ones,The Great Disappearing Acts, Country Crossovers and Lost In The Shuffle and much more. Get your copy of ‘Moments In Time’ @ mitstories.com
Perhaps Martha and the Muffins are best known for the 1980 hit ‘Echo Beach’ which won a Juno award for Single Of The Year. But there is so much more to this bands musical landscape. Founding members Martha Johnson and Mark Gane share the journey with host Dan Hare including: how the band got it’s name; their alternative and diverse musical style; the dirty side of the record biz; how Daniel Lanois came to produce their album; why Martha stopped performing live; their newly released album 'Marthology: In And Outtakes' and so much more. Find out more about the band at: marthaandthemuffins.com and on their YouTube Channel.
Frank Troiano, brother of and road manager for Domenic Troiano, and Canadian music expert Mark Doble, are co-authors of the book DOMENIC TROIANO--HIS LIFE & MUSIC! In this chat with Dan Hare the two share excerpts from the amazing life of guitar virtuoso and acclaimed musician Domenic Troiano including: Dom's collaborations with a veritable who’s who of musicians such as Robbie Lane, The James Gang, and the Guess Who; his rock and roll lifestyle in L.A.; replacing Joe Walsh in The James Gang; jamming with Eric Clapton; his impact on Pete Townshend and Robbie Robertson; the impressive solo career, as well as his time spent scoring music for Television, and much more. The book is comprised of submissions from over 185 friends, fans, family and colleagues, as well as numerous rare photos. More info. can be found @ domenictroiano.ca
Howie Vickers was the lead singer with the late ‘60s west coast band The Collectors. He chats with show host Dan Hare about that heady experience including: opening for The Doors, Buffalo Springfield, The Allman Brothers and other well-known acts at San Francisco’s famous music venue The Filmore; why the band spent 2 years in California; the eclectic sound of The Collectors music; the only song the band members didn’t write; his TV work on It's Happening; why he left the band; and much more.
Shari Ulrich is a multi-award-winning singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who has been winning hearts with her music for over four decades. In this chat with Dan Hare she talks about: why she moved to Canada as a young woman and why she stayed; her days the legendary bands Pied Piper and Hometown Band; her hit song ‘Fear of Flying’; her solo career and JUNO awards; writing music for Sesame Street and David Suzuki, what she’s doing now and much more.
Keith Brown, author of the book 'Truly Unfamous', and former president of Aquarius Records shares fascinating tales of those heady days of the 1970s as tour manager for Donald K. Donald Productions and working with countless Canadian acts such as April Wine, and The Stampeders and International legends Led Zeppelin, Phil Collins and others. He also shares with Dan Hare: hitchhiking to and from Woodstock; being a “Jim Carrier” for The Doors; breaking a cardinal rule with Elton John; the toll touring took on famous acts; what killed national tours to small locations; which famous musicians impressed him - and which ones didn’t, and much, much more. Find out more @ trulyunfamous.com
Jazz and pop violinist, composer and studio musician Lenny Solomon may be best known as the co-founder of the Juno award-winning folk-pop group Myles and Lenny. In this revealing chat with Dan Hare Lenny shares the highs and lows of that experience including why the duo broke up. He also talks about: his musical upbringing and his famous father; hanging out with Mick Jagger; which member of The Wrecking Crew gave him music biz advice; opening for The Beach Boys, Billy Joel and Savoy Brown; touring with Frank Zappa; performing at birthday bashes for Sean Connery and Bill Clinton, and much more.
Professional musician/saxophonist Johnny Ferreira has a long association of recording and touring with Colin James and Long John Baldry and has written several courses and books on how to play a saxophone. He has also toured with such heavyweights as The Rolling Stones, ZZ Top, Robert Plant and others. In this chat with Dan Hare Johnny shares: why he started playing sax in high school; how he connected with Colin James; the expenses of touring; what he sacrificed along the way, and what he is doing now.
As a producer, session musician, epic keyboard player, writer of film and TV scores, coach, teacher, songwriter, multi-platinum award-winner and multiple Grammy nominee John Capek is well established in the world of music. In this chat with Dan Hare John talks about: the influence of boogie woogie on his piano playing; his formative years living in Australia; his Bohemian lifestyle and nature; how he ended up in Toronto; working with Marc Jordan, Ian Thomas, Rick Springfield, Mariah Carey, Celine Dion and many others; creating chord progressions on his keyboard; why Johann Sebastian Bach is the “founder” of funk; and much more.
Frank Soda, best known as a wild and talented Canadian guitarist/vocalist and songwriter for Frank Soda and The Imps, is also legendary for his high energy live shows with outrageous antics like exploding head gear. In this real, raw chat with host Dan Hare Frank shares: how he got his start in the business; why his band The Imps disbanded; who brought him to Toronto; his musical influences; what ‘The Adventures of Soda Man’ was designed to be; his long-time connection to Lee Aaron; why he hates all of his recordings; the genesis for exploding a TV on his head during live shows; what he could have done differently in his career and so much more.
Liner Notes host Dan Hare continues his chat with Dusty Disc Radio's Lori Dean. In the final episode of a three part series Dan talks to Lori about his interviewing style including: his pre-chat prep practices; why his focus is more on the guest as a person and not as an entertainer; what he considers the most interesting part of his guest chats; how he creates the casual chat style of conversation, and much more.
Liner Notes host Dan Hare continues to be special guest Dan Hare in the second of a three part interview with Dusty Disc Radio's Lori Dean. In part two of their chat Dan and Lori chat about Dan's driving curiosity and focus that led him to: acquire a Master of Divinity degree as well as degrees in English Lit and History; become a martial artist, author, commentator, public speaker and seminar leader among other pursuits; volunteer at a federal prison; create music related jobs and businesses; keep himself in top form as a musician, and much more.
For over 20 years publicist Eric Alper has been at the forefront of the Canadian entertainment industry. He is a 6-time nominee for Publicist of the Year, and has worked with some of the biggest artists of our time including Sinead O’Connor, Ringo Starr, Murray McLauchlan, Randy Bachman, Buffy Sainte-Marie, Andy Kim and many, MANY others. Eric talks to host Dan Hare about his close relationship with his clients, the changes in the industry, his Sirius XM radio show and so much more.
In this revealing chat harpman, keyboardist, vocalist, songwriter and consummate blues artist Al Foreman shares engaging details on: his connection to Tommy Chong; his work in the late '68s with the Night Train and their extensive U.S. tour; how he got into Scrubbaloe Caine and the making of the band's only record; forming the Foreman Young Band and their hit song I Wonder What You're Doin'; his varied and extensive career including his time as a music therapist; a life lesson or two and so much more.
Mitchell Field, drummer, keyboardist, guitarist, vocalist, songwriter and founder of the late '70s band Hellfield, is this week's guest on Liner Notes. Mitchell talks with host Dan Hare about: starting his career as a drummer for John Lee Hooker; touring with Little River Band and Triumph; why the plug was pulled on their U.S radio play and cross-country tour; the nuts and bolts of songwriting and recording; why every woking musician needs to know the business part of music; losing friends and fellow musicians to addictions; the rigors of touring; the major event that left him homeless; his musical impersonations of Frank Sinatra, James Brown and others; hanging with rockers before they were famous, and much more.
Outstanding keyboardist, vocalist and member of the '80s band Boulevard, Andrew Johns is a consummate professional. In this chat he talks with Dan Hare about: the studio project that became the Calgary band Boulevard; signing record deals in Germany and Canada; relocating the band to Vancouver; why the bands promising U.S. exposure stopped before it began; opening for Glass Tiger and Boston; getting booed by audiences; the real deal when it comes to music and money; working with Alice Cooper; his Elton John impersonation; what he's been doing during COVID shut-down; his post-pandemic plans, and so much more.
Singer-songwriter Murray McLauchlan's accomplishments and skills are extensive. He has won 11 Junos, is a Member of the Order of Canada, a Governor General's Award recipient, a Doctor of Laws, actor, composer, martial artist, pilot, painter and much more. In this chat with Dan Hare Murray shares so much from his life including: what took him to New York as a young man and what brought him back to Canada; touring with the Everly Brothers; the "McLauchlan Theory of Recording"; working with The Jordinaires; his friendship with Gordon Lightfoot and Ian Tyson; why he became a pilot, painter and martial artist and how these activities calm his mind; his thoughts on the music business and much MUCH more.
Music icon Andy Kim has had numerous hits including 'How'd We Ever Get This Way', 'Baby I Love You' and, of course, 'Rock Me Gently'. In 2018 and 2019 he was inducted into Canada's Walk of Fame and the Canadian Music Hall of Fame respectively. In this deep and personal chat, Andy shares with host Dan Hare: his journey from the tenements of Montreal to meeting and working with Jeff Barry at the Brill Building in New York City; writing and recording for The Archies; moving to L.A.; writing and recording 'Rock Me Gently'; how he ended up back in Canada; his positive approach to, and philosophies of, life; advice for up and coming musicians; his charitable work and much, much more.
Brian Vollmer is a rock 'n roll soldier who's seen and done it all - recording, touring, producing and performing. He's been the lead singer of the band Helix for over 45 years and the unofficial memorabilia music mogul for the past 50 years. In this chat Brian pulls no punches as he shares: the down side of touring; the ups and downs of Helix's career; the stress placed on lead singers; the inside scoop on Capital records and the 'cattle prod caper'; why audiences threw ashtrays at the band; the tragic death of friend and band mate Paul Hackman; his experiences in the business and marketing end; his latest project and so much more. NOTE: language warning.
Christopher Ward has written songs for Diana Ross, Wynonna Judd, The Backstreet Boys, and many others. His best-known song is the worldwide #1 hit for Alannah Myles, “Black Velvet," for which he received the Juno award for Songwriter of the Year in 1990. In this chat with Dan Hare Christopher shares: his start in radio; becoming one of the first VJs for Much Music; songwriting approaches then and now; the scoop on his solo hits 'Maybe Your Heart' and 'Once In A Long Time'; his time at Second City and his friendships with Colin Mockery, Mike Myers and Ron James; info. on his new album 'Same River Twice', and so much more.
Singer/songwriter and guitarist Jim Foster founded and fronted the late '70s band Fosterchild but is perhaps best known for his 1986 hit single 'X-ray Eyes'. In this revealing chat with Dan Hare Jim delves into: meeting, and being influenced by, Roger McQuinn of The Byrds; the Fosterchild years; his solo work and awards for 'X-ray Eyes'; co-writing with Murray McLauchlan; how his songs 'disappeared' off the charts overnight; why not having a record deal was a good thing; the sacrifice he made for his career; what he has in the works now, and much more.
Winnipeg-born Marty Kramer has done it all and met everyone. He's been an eye-witness to the evolution of rock music, a driving force behind dozens of successful tribute productions and is well respected by his peers. In this chat with his friend Dan Hare Marty shares: meeting Burton Cummings and becoming The Devrons promoter at the age of 14; his extensive stints as road and tour manager for Burton Cummings, Randy Bachman, Ringo Starr's Allstar Band, The Monkees, Rare Earth, and many others; venturing into and succeeding with his tribute productions; how he amassed his vast collection of personal music memorabilia; highlights from his upcoming book and much, MUCH more.
Ray Roper, singer/songwriter, guitar player, sound engineer and founder of the classic Canadian rock band, Stonebolt, chats with Dan Hare about: putting together Stonebolt; recording in the U.S.; the bands biggest hit 'I Will Still Love You'; meeting Wolfman Jack and Dick Clark; why the band "vanished" from the U.S. record charts; how recording has changed over the years; the bands The Edge and Trauma, and much more.
Record collector and author Robert Lawson has written the definitive comprehensive history on The Guess Who in his new book 'Wheatfield Empire'. In this chat with Dan Hare Robert shares: the two year journey to getting the book written; interviewing Guess Who members; stories of the the bands records, recording sessions, concerts and more; the timeline of the bands music; the "revolving door" member line-up; solo career insights into Burton Cummings and Randy Bachman; and much, much more. A must listen for any Guess Who fan!
Winnipeg's Joey Gregorash had AM radio hits in the 1970s with 'Jodie' and the Juno award-winning 'Down By The River'. In this chat with Dan Hare Joey reveals; why he continues to live in Winnipeg; Randy Bachman's connection to his early band The Mongrels; winning the JUNO; how he went from selling mens suits to working in radio; creating and hosting "S'kiddle Bits" children's TV show; writing 'Together (The New Wedding Song")' and why it resonates with so many people; how one of his songs ended up in a movie; meeting many famous musicians; his friendship with Peter Noone of Herman's Hermits; getting through a tragic loss, and so much more.
Michael Godin is the host of Treasure Island Oldies show, a former Radio DJ and Program Director, VP of A&R for A&M Records, consultant and much more. In this chat he shares with Dan Hare: covering the John & Yoko bed-in in Montreal; his journey from radio to VP of the A&R department for A&M Records, Canada; signing Bryan Adams, Paul Janz, The Payolas and more; why he moved from Toronto to Vancouver; starting Treasure Island Oldies in 1997, and so much more.
Ken Tobias is a well-known singer/songwriter, guitarist, and producer who has written hit songs recorded by others (Stay Awhile by The Bells) and himself, best known for his '70s radio hits I Just Want To Make Music, Fly Me High, Every Bit of Love and New York City. He chats with Dan Hare about everything from: his stints on Music Hop and Singalong Jubilee; being "discovered", and produced, by Bill Medley of The Righteous Brothers; turning down Stevie Wonder; the music biz in L.A. and England; partying with Gordon Lightfoot, Bob Dylan and others; producing demos for Corey Hart; why he returned to New Brunswick; his career as a painter and so much more.
Al Harlow is an icon of the Vancouver music scene and member of the iconic Canadian band Prism. In this chat Al shares with host Dan Hare: his exposure to the late sixties musicians; memories of first human be-in in Vancouver; living in England and being mentored by Long John Baldry; Bryan Adams writing contribution to Prism; touring with Meatloaf; his special friendship with Prism lead singer, the late Ron Tabak; tales from his upcoming book and so much more on the business of music.
Craig Zurba is a well-known and accomplished Producer, Songwriter, Recording Engineer, Singer, Keyboardist, Film Composer, Programmer, Video Director, and Sound Designer. Here he chats with Dan Hare about: the ups and downs of his '80s band Agent including their two day record deal and how Heinz ketchup was pivotal in the bands career; songwriting with Bryan Adams; working with David Foster, Michael Jackson, Tom Jones and others; his jingle and production company; playing with tribute acts including 'Nearly Neil'; today's music scene and much more.
Ian Thomas' extensive career has earned him a JUNO (for 1973's Painted Ladies), four SOCAN awards, a UNICEF Danny Kaye Humanitarian Award and many other accolades and nominations. Artists such as America, Santana, Bette Midler and even Jon Bon Jovi have covered his songs. In this extensive interview with Dan Hare Ian talks about: his days working at CBC radio; the many aspects of recording, producing and engineering records; his expansive catalogue; jingle work, "looping" John Cleese and voicing the character of Snap from the Rice Krispies Commercials; composing film scores; his success with The Boomers; the thrill of live performing with 'Lunch At Allen's, and so much more.
Les Vogt was the lead singer of the very first rock and roll recording band The Prowlers. In 1960 his record 'The Blamers' was #1 for 11 weeks on the Vancouver charts, knocking Elvis Presley's 'It's Now Or Never' out of top spot. Les opens up to Dan Hare about: the lack of music scene and biz in the '50s and '60s; his biggest regret as a performer; moving from performer to booking agent; managing and befriending Roy Orbison; why he turned down Brian Epstein and The Beatles; partnering with Buddy Knox; the very first tribute show and why it came about; success as a promoter of tribute shows, and much, much more.
You know Dan Hare as the host of this podcast but he is also an extremely accomplished entertainer/acoustic guitar player/singer/impersonator and diverse individual. This week Dan moves to the guest side of the microphone to chat with Dusty Disc Radio's Lori Dean about: his early musical experiences and influences; honing his craft of emulating and impersonating some of the greats such as Burton Cummings, John Fogerty and Bob Seger; the defining moment that caused him to stop touring; reading the musical landscape; cover tunes vs. original music; The March Hare Band and the devastating loss of a bandmate and friend; four decades of making the music biz work for him; how he lives his best life, and so much more.
Dave Stone is a keyboardist extraordinaire who has played with the bands Symphonic Slam, Ritchie Blackmore's Super band Rainbow, and Max Webster. During this no-holds-barred, personal chat with Dan Hare, Dave talks about: joining the conservatory of music at age 5; his musical influences; the evolution of keyboards and some 'tricks of the trade'; his early days of playing in Toronto strip clubs; Ritchie Blackmore's dark personality; Kim Mitchell's brilliance and progressive sound; the deaths of some famous friends; his drug addiction and his 8 years of sobriety; what he's up to musically, and much more.
Teaze was a hard rockin' band hailing from Windsor, superstars in Japan and poised to make a bigger name for themselves in North America. Then lead singer and bass player Brian Danter pulled the plug. In this real and raw interview Brian shares: how the band was almost called Ontario; the Teaze-mania experienced when the band played in Japan; why he walked away from fame and fortune and what he did instead; working with Myles Goodwin, who produced the bands fourth album; how the band reunited and what they are up to now.
As a singer, actor, dancer, vocal coach, theatre coach, writer of operas, Patricia Dahlquist has a diverse and distinguished career. In 1976 she won the Juno for most promising female vocalist with her hit song ‘Keep Our Love Alive'.
In this revealing chat with her friend Dan Hare Patricia talks about: becoming known as “The Jello Lady”; touring with Hagood Hardy; recording her album, the success of her hit song and why not having a management team hurt her pop career; working with Oscar and Big Bird of Sesame Street; the ‘Stepping Out’ training and performances she still runs; writing operas; the loss she regrets; the biggest sacrifice she made for her career, and much more.
Marc LaFrance has done it all - singing (including jingles), drumming, touring, recording, studio work, management, and artist development. He’s rubbed shoulders with the many of the premier musicians in the world and remains a long-time member of Randy Bachman’s projects, providing drums and vocals. Marc also has his own record label, Delinquent Records.
In this episode Marc tells Dan Hare about: the early Winnipeg music scene; playing with Prism, Trooper and Jerry Doucette; the heady days at Vancouver’s Little Mountain Sound Studios; his long-time friendship with Paul Dean; working and touring with Randy Bachman; how he stays in shape; his outlook on life and the famous people he’s met along the way; what he’s up to now and much more.
Henry Small’s voice and his electric violin must be seen and heard to be believed. He is truly one of a kind and a legend in Canadian rock. Henry’s career has spanned more than 40 years and has enjoyed many successes including writing, recording and touring with the likes of John Entwistle of The Who, Burton Cummings of The Guess Who and, of course, his legendary tenure with Prism.
In his chat with Dan Hare Henry shares: leaving the U.S. for Calgary to become lead singer for Gainsborough Gallery; the Scrubbaloe Caine years; the reality of performing on 'The Midnight Special'; why he turned down joining Loverboy; singing and touring with Burton Cummings; why he calls himself an "asshole"; working (and partying) with The Who's John Entwhistle; the challenges of hitting the "money notes"; the 'show' aspect of show biz; a life lesson or two, and much more.
Will Millar is the former lead singer for The Irish Rovers and performer with the popular Some Mad Irishmen. The ‘Rovers’ of course are known for their hit songs ‘The Unicorn’, ‘Wasn’t That A Party’ and the Christmas classic ‘Grandma Got Run-over By A Reindeer', as well as their very popular TV show and specials.
In this chat with Dan Hare Will shares: the hockey connection that brought his family to Canada; his experiences as a Calypso singer!; Glen Campbell’s contribution to ‘The Unicorn’; stories of touring and playing folk clubs in the U.S.; why a Rovers concert felt more like a kitchen party; why Tommy Smothers said “You’ll never play with us again”; insights into the famous guests who appeared on their TV show; the heartbreak of leaving The Rovers; his career as a successful painter; his recent health issue and much more.
Iconic singer/songwriters and record producer Susan Jacks is known for her outstanding vocals and performance style during her years with The Poppy Family and her own solo career. In part one of this extremely personal chat she talks about: her near-death experience; growing up poor; why she quit the popular TV show ‘Music Hop’; the devastation of not performing on The Ed Sullivan Show; the abuse she suffered from Terry Jacks; starting over personally and professionally and much more.
In part 2 of her chat with Dan Hare, Susan Jacks reveals: more insights into Terry Jacks’ need for control and why she is finally talking about how he abused her; her experience living in Nashville; the initial embarrassment she felt from being broke and getting “jobs”; the scope of her astonishing vocal range and singing style; why her audience is like family; fan appreciation and much more.
In part 2 of Marc's chat with Dan Hare he reveals: the generosity of David Foster; the influence of maritime music on Rhythm Of My Heart; his 20+ year connection with Rod Stewart; what became of Amanda Marshall; things he sacrificed for his career; his challenge with learning; why he wouldn't perform live for so long, and much more.
Marc Jordan is an icon of the Canadian and International music scene. His prolific and enormously successful singing, songwriting and producing career began over 40 years ago and includes his own successes with tunes like 'Marina Del Ray' and hits for many famous names including Diana Ross, Cher and Rod Stewart, who had a mega hit with Marc's song 'Rhythm Of My Heart'.
In part 1 Marc chats about: the influence of his well-known father; the process of songwriting, including how he wrote Marina Del Ray; starving in L.A. and the chance meeting that changed everything; a singles deal with Clive Davis and much, much more.
Peter Foldy continues his chat with Dan Hare, revealing: the void his style filled in the Canadian music scene; how not understanding the business end of music hurt him financially; what selling chocolate by phone has to do with the start of his film career; insights into his extensive film making; of the impact ‘Bondi Junction’ still has on many people; what he absolutely loves and how he sees himself today.
To Toronto via Budapest and Sydney, singer/songwriter, film maker and photographer Peter Foldy exploded onto the Canadian music scene in 1973 with his first single ‘Bondi Junction’ which hit #1 in Canada. In part 1 of 2 Peter chats about: being a child performer on Australian TV; making home movies as a teen with his friends, the Bee Gees; moving to Canada and attending film school by day, playing music at night; his heady ride to the top ‘Bondi Junction’ and the slide that followed, and his move from Toronto to L.A.
In part two Queen of Scream Darby Mills: shares highlights from tours with White Snake, ZZ Top and KISS; her final split with the Headpins and why she was sued; the ups and downs of her solo career; her connection to Pete Townshend; the pain of personal loses; the impact of Tae Kwon Do; her musical reinvention and having control over her own musical destiny.
Known as The Queen of Scream and Voice of The Headpins, Darby Mills has been a 'belter' throughout her decades-long career. In part 1 of this riveting chat she shares with host Dan Hare: who stirred her passion for singing; the 'ah-ha' moment of her first gig, joining (and leaving and rejoining) the Headpins, the ups and downs of working with Brian MacLeod, and a personal sacrifice or two.
In the second part of his chat with Dan Hare, Robbie Lane reveals his experiences with touring; his thoughts on Canadian artists ‘breaking’ in the U.S.; how he became a DJ; why (and where) the Disciples play gigs on their own terms; his 50 year friendship with Gordon Lightfoot; the passion he’s pursued for the past eight years and his overall outlook on life.
Robbie Lane has been entertaining Canadians for decades and doing it like no other. In part one he tells host Dan Hare of getting into the business when he was just a teenager and how his band, Robbie Lane and The Disciples, became the house band for Ronnie Hawkins and, eventually, for the ‘60s TV show ‘It’s Happening’. Robbie also talks about: the bands work with commercials that led to a brief name change to The Butterfingers; why the catchy ‘Tiger In Your Tank’ went from commercial jingle to charted single; his personal ups and downs; the solo years and the rebirth of The Disciples.
In part two The Stampeders Kim Berly continues chats about recording and touring in the 1970s, his thoughts on KISS and Santana, the rebirth of the band in 1992, why they are more popular now than ever and shares some real, and even raw, insights into his life and musical career.
Kim Berly the Juno award-winner, SOCAN lifetime achievement recipient, drummer, singer and songwriter for the Canadian classic rock band The Stampeders. In part one of his chat with Dan Hare he talks about why 6 “cowboys” from Calgary headed to Toronto, how they became a trio of internationally known rockers, why the pop song that made them famous was an anomaly and who was influential in the bands career.
Canadian Music Makers from the 1960s-1990s chat with fellow musician Dan Hare and they reveal all..song creation, the highs (and lows) of the biz, fans, family, sacrifices and successes, what they're up to now and a life lesson or two learned along the way. In this introductory episode Lori Dean, Program Director for Dusty Disc Radio, talks about the idea behind the podcast and introduces show host Dan Hare.