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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

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.

This episode, I'm joined by Ian Miller of 'The Irish Rovers' & Comedian Freddy Finnerty for a Special LIVE episode at The Field - Irish Pub & Eatery in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Enjoy another set of Mental Reps! - Hosted by Brian Wright.

 

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Will Millar is the former lead singer for The Irish Rovers and performer with the popular Some Mad Irishmen. The ‘Rovers’ of course are known for their hit songs ‘The Unicorn’, ‘Wasn’t That A Party’ and the Christmas classic ‘Grandma Got Run-over By A Reindeer', as well as their very popular TV show and specials.

In this chat with Dan Hare Will shares: the hockey connection that brought his family to Canada; his experiences as a Calypso singer!; Glen Campbell’s contribution to ‘The Unicorn’; stories of touring and playing folk clubs in the U.S.; why a Rovers concert felt more like a kitchen party; why Tommy Smothers said “You’ll never play with us again”; insights into the famous guests who appeared on their TV show; the heartbreak of leaving The Rovers; his career as a successful painter; his recent health issue and much more.

* Viajamos con música navideña - Desde lo melódico hasta el metal

* Escuchamos distintas formas de festejar y muchas historias

* Leonor te lleva en un recorrido por el valle de Jerusalén y las fallas de Jordania

* Luisina te comparte platos típicos y costumbres de estas fechas

* Repasamos la historia de San Nicolás y la evolución del personaje

* Escuchamos: Sumo - Los Tekis - Jose Feliciano - Raphael - The Irish Rovers - The Chieftains - Lindsey Stirling - The Ramones - The Piano Guys - Amy Winehouse - Bobby Helms - Pentatonix - Leonard Cohen - Van Halen - RUN-DMC

¡Feliz Navidad!

* Viajamos con música navideña - Desde lo melódico hasta el metal

* Escuchamos distintas formas de festejar y muchas historias

* Leonor te lleva en un recorrido por el valle de Jerusalén y las fallas de Jordania

* Luisina te comparte platos típicos y costumbres de estas fechas

* Repasamos la historia de San Nicolás y la evolución del personaje

* Escuchamos: Sumo - Los Tekis - Jose Feliciano - Raphael - The Irish Rovers - The Chieftains - Lindsey Stirling - The Ramones - The Piano Guys - Amy Winehouse - Bobby Helms - Pentatonix - Leonard Cohen - Van Halen - RUN-DMC

¡Feliz Navidad!