In a second episode (26) - honoring Canada day (July 1st), One On One With Mitch Lafon sits down with Johnnie Dee (lead singer) of HONEYMOON SUITE, Alan Frew (lead singer) of GLASS TIGER and Mike Kozak of the classic '70s Canadian formation - TEAZE. Mitch is joined by his co-host RUSS DWARF to discuss the more pop oriented rock of the Canadian scene.
Mitch's interview with Johnnie Dee of Honeymoon Suite focuses on the band's 30 year career including Honeymoon Suite's contribution of the song 'Reason To Live' to the 'A World With Heroes' KISS tribute CD for palliative care, the band's music being used in the TV show Miami Vice and in one of the Lethal Weapons movies, the band's breakthrough success in Canada and touring the US, their classic hits and their latest single 'If Tomorrow Never Comes', the band's current plans and much more.
Alan Frew of Glass Tiger sits down with Mitch to talk about his band's history, working with Bryan Adams, the 'controversial' Olympics theme song he penned ('I Believe'), the band's current touring and recording plans, his brilliant 1994 album 'Hold On', the band's biggest singles including 'Don't Forget Me (When I'm Gone)', the rivalry between the Montreal Canadiens and Toronto Maple Leafs, and more.
Finally, Mitch caught up with drummer Mike Kozak of the classic Canadian band TEAZE. The two discuss the rock scene in the late '70s and '80s, the band's successful tours of Japan and opening for CHEAP TRICK (on their 1980 ALL SHOOK UP TOUR), and more.
KEEP LISTENING TO ONE ON ONE WITH MITCH LAFON for you chance to win a pair of tickets to Heavy Montreal (Aug 9th & 10th in Montreal) and a pair of tickets to Skid Row in Montreal (on August 19th)
This Episode of One On One With Mitch Lafon is brought to you by the Heavy Montreal Festival taking place August 9th and 10th at Parc Jean Drapeau in beautiful downtown Montreal (Quebec) Canada and this year Features performances by Metallica, Slayer, The Offspring, Lamb of God, Anthrax, Twisted Sister, Exodus and many more!
