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 OK
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wfjvSmrTMS8

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