Colin James

COLIN JAMES Man of All Moods & Seasons by Dan Brisebois He’s proven himself to be one of Canada’s most prolific artists, and arguably the toughest to corner into any particular genre. With roots that include almost every great blues, jazz, and pop performers, Colin James has run the gamut of the spectrum over his …

Ra McGuire

RA McGUIRE Dan Picks Ra's Brain by Dan Brisebois Only a handful of groups can claim the things Trooper can. They've sold a gazillion albums since the self-titled debut in 1975. They've toured with them all, been there and done that. As the lead singer, Ra McGuire has acquired an insight on Canadian music that …

Rik Emmett

RIK EMMETT 20 Questions For A Guitar God by Dan Brisebois Rik Emmett is beyond a shadow of a doubt one of the greatest guitarists ever to plug in an amp. He was a cornerstone of Triumph while penning some of Canada’s greatest rock anthems, and has now recorded his sixth solo disc, completing the …

Jim Gilmour

JIM GILMOUR Old stories & new beginnings by Dan Brisebois As a part of one of Canada’s greatest exports ever, keyboardist Jim Gilmour of Saga has no problem voicing his opinions on just about any topic. Since joining the group in late 1979, he’s become part of one of the longest running acts overseas, as …

Brian Vollmer

BRIAN VOLLMER Q&A With A Canadian Metal Pioneer by Dan Brisebois Brian Vollmer is arguably THE forefather of Canadian heavy metal. As the frontman for Helix, his career has spanned a quarter-century. Brian has left an indelible print on the face of Canadian rock, with Helix an influence to aspiring artists here and abroad. From …