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The man known as the godfather of Maritime rock turns 77 years old on Jan. A true living legend who has taken his seamless blend of blues, rock, country and Celtic music, from Glace Bay to Afghanistan, Minglewood has legions of loyal fans who span generations. Especially the blues guys. When I first started playing, the audience was my age and as I got older, luckily enough the audience stayed with me and then their offspring.

One of the nicest feelings you can have is to be onstage doing one of your older songs and look out and see teenagers singing every lyric. Although Hann left the band in to pursue a career as a counsellor and raise a family in Dartmouth, he remained passionate about music and performed with other bands over the years. After returning from a previously planned vacation, he joined the band onstage in May for a show in Bridgewater.

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So I just listened to them, got those down and I just picked up on the new songs and I just went to the first gig — no rehearsal — and just did it. This is very natural. For tickets to the Feb. Discover new brands with the Made in Canada storefront. Co-founders of Veronica Beard dish on Canadian expansion. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

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