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Liner Notes: Revealing Chats With Canada's Retro Music Makers
Guest Glimpses with Barry Muir, Brad Merritt, Drew Arnott, Paul Andrew Smith
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10 months agoThis is the 18th 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:
BARRY MUIR - bass player for The Payolas, Barney Bentall and the Legendary Hearts, The Blue Shadows and a prolific solo artist. In this bit Barry talks about the ‘70s music scene in his home town of Saskatoon, why his time with The Blue Shadows was the most fulfilling musical years of his career, and more.
BRAD MERRITT - the bass player and co-founder of 54-40. In this bit Brad talks signing with a major U.S. label, how their eclectic sound serves them well, and more.
DREW ARNOTT - vocalist, keyboard player, percussionist and songwriter for the '80s Juno nominated band Strange Advance. In this bit Drew talks about doing lights for Sweeney Todd shows, the superstar performer who help the band land a big record deal, and more.
PAUL ANDREW SMITH - songwriter, and producer, and is best known as the guitarist, keyboard player and vocalist for the band Wednesday. In this bit Paul shares the unique story of how Wednesday formed, meeting Elton John and recording one of his songs, and more.
Listen to the full interview with each guest @linernotes.ca
BARRY MUIR - bass player for The Payolas, Barney Bentall and the Legendary Hearts, The Blue Shadows and a prolific solo artist. In this bit Barry talks about the ‘70s music scene in his home town of Saskatoon, why his time with The Blue Shadows was the most fulfilling musical years of his career, and more.
BRAD MERRITT - the bass player and co-founder of 54-40. In this bit Brad talks signing with a major U.S. label, how their eclectic sound serves them well, and more.
DREW ARNOTT - vocalist, keyboard player, percussionist and songwriter for the '80s Juno nominated band Strange Advance. In this bit Drew talks about doing lights for Sweeney Todd shows, the superstar performer who help the band land a big record deal, and more.
PAUL ANDREW SMITH - songwriter, and producer, and is best known as the guitarist, keyboard player and vocalist for the band Wednesday. In this bit Paul shares the unique story of how Wednesday formed, meeting Elton John and recording one of his songs, and more.
Listen to the full interview with each guest @linernotes.ca
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