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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

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.

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

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 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.

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.

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

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.

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!

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.

EPISODE #45 – David Lee Roth is headed to Vegas, Eddie Van Halen is shrouded in mystery and vintage VH footage is uncovered from 1978. Well, it’s been a busy month in Van Halenland and the Daves are here to breakdown every aspect. They also go whole hog during a deep dive discussion on “Live Without a Net” - the band’s first live home video from 1986’s “5150” tour. Plus, an interview with Randy Bachman of Bachman-Turner Overdrive who served as VH’s opening act on the “5150” tour and a sack o’mailbag gets answered.

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Randy Bachman will be playing a show locally, in our home-base of Eau Claire, WI at the Pablo Center in a few weeks and we had a chance to talk to him as part of a press junket. A brief chat with an icon of the Classic Rock world, whose latest album "By George, By Bachman" pays tribute to Beatle George Harrison.

Randy gives us some insight as to his inspiration for the album and love for the Beatles, as well as a brief chat about a favorite topic of the podcast: The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

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