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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.

Listen to the full interview with each guest @linernotes.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