Liner Notes: Revealing Chats With Canada's Retro Music Makers

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 Junct...

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: KIM BERLY - the award-winning singer/songwriter and drummer for The Stampeders explains the 'trick' to using Neal Peart’s drum kit; The late SUSAN JACKS - this legendary...

Craig McCaw was an integral part of The Poppy Family and is now president of Roundhouse Productions and a composer for the television, film and Planetarium industries. In this chat with Dan Hare Craig talks about: being booked for the 'Let's Go' TV show; why he began playing sitar; his time and experiences with The Poppy Family, including the bands "overnight: success, the internal friction and th...

Myles Goodwyn is the iconic singer, guitarist, producer, leader and songwriter of the multi-Platinum selling rock band April Wine. In this chat with Dan Hare, Myles talks about: why he turned to music at the age of 11; his best selling book and why he wrote it; how he began producing April Wine records; the ups and downs of recording and touring in the U.S.; the famous ‘Live At The El Mocambo’ eve...

Rolf Hennemann is a retired, iconic sound engineer/producer who has earned two Juno nominations and more than 30 international Gold and Platinum Records. In this chat with Dan Hare, Rolf shares: how he went from knowing nothing about music to becoming head studio manager and chief engineer in just three years; the experience of engineering classic albums for Heart, Chilliwack, Jerry Doucette, Pris...

Andres del Castillo was the singer/songwriter for the Juno-nominated and widely popular band Eight Seconds, best known for the hit song 'Kiss You (When It's Dangerous)'. In this chat with Dan Hare, Andres reveals: why the band choice the name Eight Seconds; how winning a contest kicked off their career.; the surreal aspect of having THEE Rupert Hine as a producer; his thoughts on opening for Paul...

Drew Arnott is the vocalist, keyboard player, percussionist and songwriter for the '80s Juno nominated, esoteric and weird, new wave band Strange Advance. In this chat with Dan Hare, Drew talks about: how a high school band program kept him sane; running lights for Sweeney Todd; the challenges of making records and music videos; why he didn’t want to win a Juno; how Bryan Adams had a hand in the b...

George Belanger is lead vocalist for the hugely popular ‘80s band Harlequin known for such hits as "Superstitious Feeling" and "Innocence". Host Dan Hare talks with George at length about: growing up in Winnipeg and that city’s early music scene; joining Harlequin; how the band was ‘discovered’ and recording some of their biggest hits; why they went bankrupt; kicking Axl Rose off stage; the challe...

Greg Fraser was the founder and lead guitarist for the Juno nominated ‘80s rock band Brighton Rock. In this chat with Dan Hare Greg shares: how he learned to play guitar; the realities of touring, recording, and the dirtier side of the biz; the power (and cost) of ‘80s music videos; what he would have done differently, and info. on his new band Storm Force. Find out more about Greg @brightonrock.c...

Roy Forbes (previously known as known BIM) is one of Canada’s best known and best loved songwriters and performing artists. He is also a producer, film composer, songwriting mentor, radio host and popular music historian of 78 RPM records. In this chat with host Dan Hare Roy shares: how a kid from Dawson Creek B.C. ended up in the Vancouver music scene; his varied musical influences; why he droppe...

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 incl...

Dan chats with Canadian music journalist Bob Klanac, author of ‘Promo Man: Backstage Tales From the Vinyl Jungle’, and that promo man himself, Nick Panaseiko. Bob and Nick share a few stories from the book and Nick’s incredible life as a music promoter including: how, as a 17 year old, Nick began booking big name acts such as Gene Pitney; putting a tour together featuring Rush and Kiss; coining th...

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...

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...

Michelle, along with Blue Rodeo’s Greg Keelor, co-founded Crash Vegas, the successful folk rock band of the 1990s. In this chat with Dan Hare, Michelle talks about: living in the U.K. and the experiences there that kick-started her career; her time with the new wave band Corect Spelling; appearing in two music videos for Blue Rodeo; her time in Crash Vegas; problems with management and record labe...

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...

David Hayes (Slagter) is an extremely accomplished chief engineer and mixer who has worked in various recording studios, including Toronto Sound, Little Mountain Sound and Pinewood Studios. David was the co-owner of Rock Beach Studios (now Blue Frog Studio) and has engineered for many well-known artists such as Klaatiu, Dr. Music, Paul Janz, Headpins (w/Darby Mills), and Chilliwack. In this chat w...

Ian Crichton is the guitarist of the Canadian progressive-pop-rock-band Saga, a band he co-founded at the age of 18 with his brother Jim, Michael Sadler, Peter Rochon and Steve Negus. To date the band has sold roughly 10 million records and still tours world-wide. In this chat with Dan Hare Ian reveals: the unique way he learned guitar; Saga’s the lasting musical style; the U.S tours opening for P...

Four time Juno award-winner Julie Ann Masi is a solid professional singer-songwriter musician, well known as lead singer/percussionist & co-writer for the gold and platinum selling Canadian group "The Parachute Club" with their unforgettable hit ‘Rise Up’. But there is so much more to this incredible person. In her talk with host Dan Hare Julie shares: her musical upbringing in rural Manitoba; why...

Ivan Doroschuk is one of the founders and lead singer/songwriter of Men Without Hats known, globally for their mega-hit ‘Safety Dance’. In this chat with Dan Hare Ivan reveals: how the Montreal music scene influenced the band's work; why the band was "sold" to Canadian audiences as an import; the huge success of 'Safety Dance’ and how this still benefits him; the trick he learned from the band Wan...

Many know Erica Ehm as one of the original MuchMusic VJs but she is also a person of many talents. Erica is an interviewer, author, award-winning songwriter, sought-after speaker, entrepreneur and a trailblazer in content marketing and social media. In this chat with Dan Hare she reveals: becoming a DJ in Montreal clubs while still a teenager; the highs and lows of her time at MuchMusic; her appro...

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...

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...

Sandy Horne is bass player and singer/songwriter for the Juno nominated new wave band Spoons. In this chat with Dan Hare Sandy reveals: getting started in music as a teen; why she took up playing the bass; how The Spoons got their name; having one of the first videos (Romantic Traffic) on Much Music; making music videos on a shoestring budget; why her relationship with bandmate Gordon Deppe ended;...

In the world of music David Wills has done it all - singer-songwriter, voice actor, music producer, artist manager, tour manager, studio marketing manager, and talent and event booker. In the 1970s and ‘80s he was the co-lead singer of the band Stonebolt. In this chat with Dan Hare David reveals: how he was recruited into Stonebolt; traveling the west coast corridor; appearing on American Bandstan...