Al Harlow is an icon of the Vancouver music scene and member of the iconic Canadian band Prism. In this chat Al shares with host Dan Hare: his exposure to the late sixties musicians; memories of first human be-in in Vancouver; living in England and being mentored by Long John Baldry; Bryan Adams writing contribution to Prism; touring with Meatloaf; his special friendship with Prism lead singer, the late Ron Tabak; tales from his upcoming book and so much more on the business of music.

Craig Zurba is a well-known and accomplished Producer, Songwriter, Recording Engineer, Singer, Keyboardist, Film Composer, Programmer, Video Director, and Sound Designer. Here he chats with Dan Hare about: the ups and downs of his '80s band Agent including their two day record deal and how Heinz ketchup was pivotal in the bands career; songwriting with Bryan Adams; working with David Foster, Michael Jackson, Tom Jones and others; his jingle and production company; playing with tribute acts including 'Nearly Neil'; today's music scene and much more.

Ian Thomas' extensive career has earned him a JUNO (for 1973's Painted Ladies), four SOCAN awards, a UNICEF Danny Kaye Humanitarian Award and many other accolades and nominations. Artists such as America, Santana, Bette Midler and even Jon Bon Jovi have covered his songs. In this extensive interview with Dan Hare Ian talks about: his days working at CBC radio; the many aspects of recording, producing and engineering records; his expansive catalogue; jingle work, "looping" John Cleese and voicing the character of Snap from the Rice Krispies Commercials; composing film scores; his success with The Boomers; the thrill of live performing with 'Lunch At Allen's, and so much more.

Les Vogt was the lead singer of the very first rock and roll recording band The Prowlers. In 1960 his record 'The Blamers' was #1 for 11 weeks on the Vancouver charts, knocking Elvis Presley's 'It's Now Or Never' out of top spot. Les opens up to Dan Hare about: the lack of music scene and biz in the '50s and '60s; his biggest regret as a performer; moving from performer to booking agent; managing and befriending Roy Orbison; why he turned down Brian Epstein and The Beatles; partnering with Buddy Knox; the very first tribute show and why it came about; success as a promoter of tribute shows, and much, much more.

You know Dan Hare as the host of this podcast but he is also an extremely accomplished entertainer/acoustic guitar player/singer/impersonator and diverse individual. This week Dan moves to the guest side of the microphone to chat with Dusty Disc Radio's Lori Dean about: his early musical experiences and influences; honing his craft of emulating and impersonating some of the greats such as Burton Cummings, John Fogerty and Bob Seger; the defining moment that caused him to stop touring; reading the musical landscape; cover tunes vs. original music; The March Hare Band and the devastating loss of a bandmate and friend; four decades of making the music biz work for him; how he lives his best life, and so much more.

Dave Stone is a keyboardist extraordinaire who has played with the bands Symphonic Slam, Ritchie Blackmore's Super band Rainbow, and Max Webster. During this no-holds-barred, personal chat with Dan Hare, Dave talks about: joining the conservatory of music at age 5; his musical influences; the evolution of keyboards and some 'tricks of the trade'; his early days of playing in Toronto strip clubs; Ritchie Blackmore's dark personality; Kim Mitchell's brilliance and progressive sound; the deaths of some famous friends; his drug addiction and his 8 years of sobriety; what he's up to musically, and much more.

Teaze was a hard rockin' band hailing from Windsor, superstars in Japan and poised to make a bigger name for themselves in North America. Then lead singer and bass player Brian Danter pulled the plug. In this real and raw interview Brian shares: how the band was almost called Ontario; the Teaze-mania experienced when the band played in Japan; why he walked away from fame and fortune and what he did instead; working with Myles Goodwin, who produced the bands fourth album; how the band reunited and what they are up to now.

As a singer, actor, dancer, vocal coach, theatre coach, writer of operas, Patricia Dahlquist has a diverse and distinguished career. In 1976 she won the Juno for most promising female vocalist with her hit song ‘Keep Our Love Alive'.

In this revealing chat with her friend Dan Hare Patricia talks about: becoming known as “The Jello Lady”; touring with Hagood Hardy; recording her album, the success of her hit song and why not having a management team hurt her pop career; working with Oscar and Big Bird of Sesame Street; the ‘Stepping Out’ training and performances she still runs; writing operas; the loss she regrets; the biggest sacrifice she made for her career, and much more.

Marc LaFrance has done it all - singing (including jingles), drumming, touring, recording, studio work, management, and artist development. He’s rubbed shoulders with the many of the premier musicians in the world and remains a long-time member of Randy Bachman’s projects, providing drums and vocals. Marc also has his own record label, Delinquent Records.

In this episode Marc tells Dan Hare about: the early Winnipeg music scene; playing with Prism, Trooper and Jerry Doucette; the heady days at Vancouver’s Little Mountain Sound Studios; his long-time friendship with Paul Dean; working and touring with Randy Bachman; how he stays in shape; his outlook on life and the famous people he’s met along the way; what he’s up to now and much more.

Henry Small’s voice and his electric violin must be seen and heard to be believed. He is truly one of a kind and a legend in Canadian rock. Henry’s career has spanned more than 40 years and has enjoyed many successes including writing, recording and touring with the likes of John Entwistle of The Who, Burton Cummings of The Guess Who and, of course, his legendary tenure with Prism.

In his chat with Dan Hare Henry shares: leaving the U.S. for Calgary to become lead singer for Gainsborough Gallery; the Scrubbaloe Caine years; the reality of performing on 'The Midnight Special'; why he turned down joining Loverboy; singing and touring with Burton Cummings; why he calls himself an "asshole"; working (and partying) with The Who's John Entwhistle; the challenges of hitting the "money notes"; the 'show' aspect of show biz; a life lesson or two, and much more.