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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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.