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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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.