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The Tempo Report is finally back! I got a chance to chat with one of my favourite artists', Matt Mays! Listen in as we talk everything from his musical  influences to recording with Chris Tsangarides. (Most notably Chris has produced Thin Lizzy) We also touch on Matt's experience opening for Levon Helm of The Band.   The best place to connect with Matt is on Instagram: @mattmaysmusic Like this episode? Find more info on  The Tempo Report at https://www.djspencer.ca/podcast 

Listen in as I chat with Hawksley about getting creative, starting a Wayne's World esq variety show and Comparing musical improv on stage to a basketball team running plays on the court during a game. Enjoy! To find out about all things Hawksley Visit: https://hawksleyworkman.com   Like this episode? Visit https://www.djspencer.ca for all things on The Tempo Report    

I recently got a chance to dive into a conversation with Bif Naked on the podcast. We chat about everything from her creative process, diversity, Bif references Back To The Future and even shares a story involving a nude drummer!    For more info on all things Bif  go to:  https://www.bifnaked.com or follow her on Instagram at @bifnakedofficial   Like this episode? Visit https://www.djspencer.ca/podcast 

I recently got the chance to have Fred Penner on the podcast. Listen in as we cover everything from his TV show Fred Penner's Place, Educating kids through the power of music and storytelling. For more on Fred and his music go to https://fredpenner.com   Like this Episode? For more on The Tempo Report go to https://www.djspencer.ca/podcast  

  I’ve been a fan of Hannah Georgas for a while now. I was really excited to get the chance to chat with her on this episode. We touch on everything from diving into her creative process and she talks about what’s it’s like collaborating with other artists. Did I mention Hannah also plays her latest single called "Pray It Away” on Piano? This was a Special Episode for me, Enjoy!   For more info on this artist, go to http://hannahgeorgas.com   Like this episode? Go to  https://www.djspencer.ca/podcast

Grant Lawrence is  a Writer, Broadcaster, Storyteller and former Musician. I got a chance to sit down with Grant back in January  before all the craziness of COVID-19. We chat about everything from The Smugglers to his writing and broadcasting career. We also touch on his time in Desolation Sound, British Columbia. You can find out more about Grant by visiting: http://grantlawrence.ca Like this episode? Visit https://www.djspencer.ca/podcast  

For anyone who listened to rock radio in the the early 2000s, specifically Vancouver’s XFM and later CFox Might recognize my guest this week.   I chat with Darren Grieve. (More commonly known on the airwaves as Danger. Listen in as we talk about his love of Radio, the art of storytelling and much more!   You can find Darren on currently on News 1130 and Jack FM doing traffic.   Like this episode? Find me at: https://www.djspencer.ca/podcast  

Listen in as I chat with Vancouver based contemporary folk musician, Blake Unruly about his creative process and what’s it’s like playing with musicians from all over Canada. Blake even plays his latest single called “Young Lovers” Find Blake on all streaming platforms including Apple Music and Spotify under Blake Unruly. Follow me at djspencer.ca

Listen in as I chat with Toronto based folk punk musician and story teller, Skye Wallace. She talked about why her music is so diverse, how moving around a lot shaped her songwriting and why she chose to write an album based around women from throughout history. To find out more about Skye and her music visit: https://www.skyewallace.com  

Listen in on my chat with Devon Lougheed and Gina Kennedy from the band Altered by Mom. We hit up a show in a demon infested church in Saskatchewan and take on what sounds like an impossible isolation project.

How did Alan Cross become THE Professional Music Geek?

Up close and personal with English punk and folk singer-songwriter Frank Turner. He plays a song too!