Liner Notes: Revealing Chats With Canada's Retro Music Makers
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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..
Liner Notes: Revealing Chats With Canada's Retro Music Makers
5d ago
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 ..read more
Liner Notes: Revealing Chats With Canada's Retro Music Makers
2w ago
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 ..read more
Liner Notes: Revealing Chats With Canada's Retro Music Makers
3w ago
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 ..read more
Liner Notes: Revealing Chats With Canada's Retro Music Makers
1M ago
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 ..read more
Liner Notes: Revealing Chats With Canada's Retro Music Makers
1M ago
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 Ariel. 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 Ariel; his very busy solo career and what he’s doing now. Find out more about Brian @brianmiessner.com ..read more
Liner Notes: Revealing Chats With Canada's Retro Music Makers
1M ago
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 ..read more
Liner Notes: Revealing Chats With Canada's Retro Music Makers
1M ago
(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 ..read more
Liner Notes: Revealing Chats With Canada's Retro Music Makers
2M ago
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 ..read more
Liner Notes: Revealing Chats With Canada's Retro Music Makers
2M ago
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 ..read more
Liner Notes: Revealing Chats With Canada's Retro Music Makers
2M ago
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 ..read more