‘Wild’ Bill Riley, music Impresario, manager of the ‘60s bands The Churls and The Fringe is Dan’s guest. In this fascinating chat Bill shares: what life was like in the Yorkville Village in the 1960s and hanging out with Gordon Lightfoot, Ian and Sylvia and others; how he became the band manager of The Churls and why that ended; the truth about The Churls songs we hear on the radio; how he got into radio and some of the famous people he interviewed such as James Brown; more about his current station Oldies108, and much more. Check out Bill and the music @oldies108.ca [http://www.oldies108.ca/]

‘Wild’ Bill Riley, music Impresario, manager of the ‘60s bands The Churls and The Fringe 

Kevin Stuart Swain is a songwriter, engineer, producer, vocalist, guitarist, bassist who has played with Barney Bentall, Idle Eyes, Al Harlow, Prism, Lee Aaron, and many more. In this chat between two fellow musicians and friends, Kevin shares: his connection to the Beatles; why the bands he was in kept getting fired; his ongoing work with Thor and Al Harlow; his philosophy of life and how that influences his career; his style of bass playing, and much, much more. Find out about Kevin @kevinstuartswain.ca [https://kevinstuartswain.ca/] and check out his YouTube channel here @kevinstuartswain [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCF77DXGs2AbJyViWjUoU8ug]

Kevin Stuart Swain, songwriter, engineer, producer, vocalist, guitarist, bassist

Jimi B (Bertucci) is a singer/songwriter, composer, musician, and founding member, bassist and songwriter for the band Abraham’s Children. In this chat with Dan Hare Jimi shares: how the band got its name; what people may not realize about their success; his solo career and time as a staff writer with A&M records; his experience of the bands 2004  reunion, and much more. Find out about Jimi and his latest work @jimib.com [https://jimib.com/] and more on Abraham's Children @thechildrenrock.com [https://thechildrenrock.com/]

Jimi B, founder, songwriter and bassist for the band Abraham’s Children

Edmund Pilling , singer, songwriter, award winning musician, composer and the founding member and lead singer of the band Fludd is Dan Hare’s guest. In this chat Edmund talks about: being a part of Cat Stevens' band and touring in Europe; why he went to Birmingham, England as a teenager; the origins of Fludd and the members including Greg (Goddo) Godovitz; the loss of his brother Brian; recording records; his upcoming album and more.

Edmund Pilling , founding member and lead singer of the band Fludd

Frank Marino, Canadian icon and guitar virtuoso, singer and leader of the band Mahogany Rush. In this fascinating for musicians and fans alike, Frank talks about: his feelings on being compared to Jimi Hendrix; opening for Aerosmith and Ted Nugent; guitar playing; building pedals and amps; and so much more. Find out about Mahogany Rush @ mahoganyrush.com [https://www.mahoganyrush.com/], Live at The Agora Theatre @mahoganyrush.net/dvd, [https://www.mahoganyrush.net/dvd/] and more about Frank's guitar gear @frankmarinoaudio.com [https://www.frankmarinoaudio.com/]

Frank Marino, Canadian icon and guitar virtuoso, singer and leader of the band Mahogany Rush.

In this chat with Dan Hare, Cliff reveals: how the Five Bells got started and why the eventually became The Bells; who wrote their Juno award-winning hit Stay Awhile; their US exposure performing in well known venues, state fairs and on the biggest US TV show of the day such as The Tonight Show; why he left The Bells; details of his solo career; what he’s doing now and much more. Find out about Cliff on Facebook @CliffEdwardsMusic [https://www.facebook.com/CliffEdwardsMusic], and check out where to watch the documentary "Stay Awhile" @jessicaedwards.ca [https://jessicaedwards.ca/]

Cliff Edwards, musician, composer, former lead male vocalist of the Juno award-winning group The Bells

Rick Mason, composer, musician and drummer of the iconic band The Mynah Birds. In this chat with Dan Hare, Rick reveals: how Rick James recruited him into The Mynah Birds; the interchange of musicians between the bands of the day including Lighthouse, Steppenwolf and The Mynah Birds; his close relationship with Rick James: why the band’s record was pulled from radio hours before it’s debut; tales of working with Neil Young, and much more.

Rick Mason, former drummer for The Mynah Birds

Brian Miessner, songwriter and lead singer/bassist for North America’s first Beatles cover band, Liverpool, as well as the late ‘’70s, early ‘80s band Aerial in this revealing chat with Dan Hare, Brian talks about: his early musical experiences in Saskatchewan and his move to Toronto; the tremendous success of Liverpool and their U.S. exposure; why the band name changed to Aerial; his very busy solo career and what he’s doing now. Find out more about Brian @brianmiessner.com [https://brianmiessner.com/]

Brian Miessner, songwriter and lead singer/bassist for North America’s first Beatles cover band, Liverpool

Ron Sakamoto is a multi-award-winning music promoter who has represented the biggest names in music including Roy Orbison, the Beach Boys, Kiss, Shania Twain, Garth Brooks, Bryan Adams and many, many others. In 2023 he received the Walt Grealis Special Achievement award at the Junos and, after 17 years of consecutive wins for Canadian Country Music promoter of the year, has now had the award named after him. In this chat with Dan Hare, Ron talks about: his humble beginnings on a farm near Medicine Hat; opening his first teen dance club when he was just 19 years old; how and why he started his promotion company; the variety of other acts he promoted - including Disney on Ice and the Harlem Globe Trotters - before returning to strictly music promotions; the many ways he gives back to his community of Lethbridge and why it’s so important to him; Turning 81 and the goal he has for himself for when he turns 100, and so much more. Find out about Ron @sakamotoagency.com [https://sakamotoagency.com/]

Ron Sakamoto, legendary and  multi-award-winning music promoter 

(Jon Mikl) THOR is a former Canadian and U.S. bodybuilding champion, and a songwriter, singer, and musician. In this fascinating chat with Dan Hare, Thor (as he is known professionally) shares much about his varied career including: how he combined bodybuilding, his love of superheroes and music to create his wild, glam rock persona and stage show; insights into his friendship and professional relationship with Frank Soda; succeeding in spite of litigation within his management and record label; why he took a decade long break from performing and what he did during that time; his new music and upcoming shows, and much more. Find out about Thor and the show dates @thorcentral.net [https://thorcentral.net/]

(Jon Mikl) THOR, Canadian and U.S. bodybuilding champion, songwriter, singer, musician. 

Real, Raw, Relevant...Canadian Music Makers from the 1960s-1990s share it all...song creation, the highs (and lows) of the biz, fans, family, what they're up to now and a life lesson or two learned along the way. Here's your 'fly on the wall' moment, a chance to catch revealing insights into the person behind the music in a casual, laid back manner. Also, the audio quality sometimes gets rough around the edges. Nothing over produced here. Just real, raw engaging talk. .

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

Canadian Music Makers from the 1960s-1990s reveal the highs and lows of making music during the early days of Canada’s music industry.

Dan Hare

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