The Popular Minority Report

Chris Hale, found himself on the streets of Toronto at an early age and from this beginning he built a musical career and family that he loves.  If you are willing to do the work and stay passionate over a long period of time you can achieve anything, Chris Hale is living proof.

The lesson that Alan and I  learned is about melody in punk music ... it defines a generation and way to connect to the song.

Sean has been on  the solo circuit for years  and has become part of the fabric of Canadian music culture  ... singing and telling stories of life and loss I used his song 'Everything Is Going To Be Ok' to get through some tough times. lyrics and youtube link is below  We LOVE Sean   :)   People  never talk about All things that can't live without I want someone to say  Everything is going to be O...

Danny, started his fascination to music through a reel to reel recorder when he was 8 years old; that fascination has take him literally around the world and to the north pole.

Bobby was born on a farm close to Turkey Point on the shores of Lake Erie.   The geographical location was important because Bobby could hear the music of Motown in Detroit Michigan and  his local stations around his community, this set the stage for Bobby's eclectic career in music.

Brent is/was the founding member of the Multi-Platinum  band  Helix; his journey in music has been long and interesting. There is a lot of funny moments in this interview ... so buckle in and have fun listening 

Craig, started The Almost Hip in the late 80s and solidified the act in 1990. Craig is also a song writer as well and uses music as both work and hobby.

Kent, has been to over 300 live musical events since he was a kid and was the spokes person for the Kitchener Blues Fest for 20 years plus.  The Kitchener Blues Fest is the largest free blues festival in North America except the Chicago Blues Fest.  Kent decided to write a book about his experience with music and how it shaped his friendships ... don't  miss this episode 

Prodigy.  Shannon is a young prodigy and music is her sword of truth. Work Ethic. Shannon has a deep work ethic and willing to go the distance to learn and expand.  

This interview opened with Chris having a Lancaster Bomber on  his virtual background, Chris always likes to have topics ready for conversation. Chris moved from England to Bermuda  when he was 13 years old and started playing in bands in the Bermuda bar circuit as an underage musician.  If you like witty humor you don't want to miss this episode

Some  are born for speed and some for Longevity, Coral is the latter she has been a steady force in music culture going on five decades and dominates the airwaves on CKWR  from Mon - Fri on the afternoon drive  If you miss this episode you will have missed how modern music roots were formed from the counter-culture revolution Here is the link to purchase her book https://www.coralandrews.ca/store/...

Shan is a community advocate in live music and venues that book live acts, very passionate drummer  :)

Chris Flannigan is the epitome of a weekend warrior, outside of work he lives and breaths music ... inspiring

Keon learned about music and  gatherings at a young age with his parents entertaining family and friends

Dan grew up in Port Dover, Ontario and became a Kiss Army Fan when he was 10; he is a man of his word and runs guitars for kids a non-profit organization which get kids hooked-up with a  guitar.  Don't miss this episode.

Betty has been booking music and art shows since she was in her teens, she spans 6 decades of action.  You don't want to miss the episode to be inspired about how to stay active for a lifetime.

Everything changed for Todd when he was eight years old, he found REAL music and the rest is history.

Erick was born singing, his parents knew when he needed attending to when he stopped singing. Don't miss this episode, it will fill your heart with warmth and love.

Jim got to meet Ray Charles his musical hero  in the early 90s ,  download this episode and find out what happened.

Why music and Lee Marshall?  Lee just loved playing music for others which led him to a 40 year career as a DJ across Canada.

If you are mother and a musician and want to make sweeping change, this episode is for you.

Grant, grew up with older brothers influencing him in modern music and from these beginnings Grant launched a deeply creative, busy and inspirational musical life. Make sure you don't miss this episode.

Andre grew up in a family where music was the backdrop to family events and gatherings. He became interested in DJ-Ing  as playing music for events but also a creative outlet to building beats and becoming part of the hip hop scene in Toronto  Enjoy!

I got to know Ted from his father Dr. Harms who was my Nuclear Physicist teacher when I was at McMaster University in Hamilton,  Ontario Canada.  

Daryl Pooran, has been DJ-ing  since his early teens and has built up a music well deep and wide; he has found the Golden Balance between family and music.