Brian Vollmer, lead singer for 48 years of the band Helix, and Jay Panaseiko of Studio73 have teamed up for a two year project called The Golden Age Of The Canadian Bar Circuit.

Theyʼve travelling with a second camera man, Stewie Pothier, across Canada filming and interviewing Canadian classic musicians from the era, plus anyone else involved: agents, managers, fans, club owners, roadies, bikers, and strippers - anyone they can get their hands on, no pun intended! To date their interviews have been as varied as Al Harlow of Prism to Jesus Bonehead of The Dayglo Abortions to Verne Macdonald of Coppery Penny to Danny Mombourquette (manager of Major Hoople's Boarding House).

Their goal is to paint an accurate picture of that special time in Canadian music history from about 1965 until the late 80ʼs - a time when bands could travel across the country like musical gypsies living off “fringe benefits;” how playing in small towns across Canada matured not only the personʼs musical ability, but the person and their views on life itself.  

So, If youʼre into Canadian classic rock, then itʼs time to take that love to a new level! Become a member of Brian Vollmerʼs and Jay Panaseiko of Studio73's Patreon page, The Golden Age Of The Canadian Bar Circuit.

"Our goal: In the end to produce a book and two one hour DVDs. What your money helps pay for: Wages/flights/car rentals/hotels/etc. What YOU get: Behind the scene footage (image MTV cribs on steroids), interviews with the stars, & a chance to be part of Canadian rock n' roll history.  Your $3 will go a long way to helping keep this project going."

Sign up here.