Team

John Capek

Writer, Producer, Composer, Arranger for the Daniel Cannis debut album

Capek is a composer, songwriter, keyboard player, arranger and scores music for feature films and television. John’s unique musical stamp is strongly influenced by his Czech birth, Australian upbringing, North American residency and extensive travel throughout the world. Capek’s original compositions have been recorded by the world’s top recording artists. John has written mega-hits for Rod Stewart, Diana Ross, Joe Cocker, Cher, Toto, Chicago, Olivia Newton-John, Little River Band, Heart, Patti Austin and Manhattan Transfer.
www.johncapek.com

John Beetle Bailey

Music Recording Engineer

John is an award winning recording engineer. Session credits include artists as diverse as Andrea Bocelli, Quartetto Gelato, Olivia Newton John, Michael Burgess, Rita Chiarelli, Triumph, Tom Cochrane, Kevin Breit, Charlie Major, Beverley Mahood and Molly Johnson.
www.thedriveshed.com

Marc Jordan

Writer and back-up vocals to the song “My Heart Can’t Walk Away”

Marc Jordan began his professional career in Los Angeles in 1977 when he was signed to Warner Bros. working with famed Steely Dan producer Gary Katz who produced Marc’s classic West Coast album ‘Mannequin.’ Jordan spent the next 15 years in LA making and producing records for Warner, BMG and Atlantic Records. Having written hit songs for amongst others, Josh Groban, Rod Stewart, Cher, Molly Johnson, Natalie Cole, Bette Midler, Bonnie Raitt and Diana Ross, Jordan’s resume reads like a list of who’s who in music. His film credits include ‘Sluggers Wife’ (Rob Lowe), ‘Like Father Like Son’ (Dudley Moore), ‘Heavy Metal,’ ‘Blown Away’ (Jeff Bridges), ‘Touched By An Angel,’ as well as many others.
www.marcjordan.com

Amy Sky

Singer and song writer

With her latest CD, “Amy Sky – Life Lessons: The Best of Amy Sky” listeners have the opportunity to have one collection containing all of the key songs that have made Amy Sky a profound part of their lives. Within a short period of time, Amy has garnered three Juno nominations; two for Best Songwriter, both for her own works and for compositions recorded by other artists. Constantly in demand as a songwriter, Amy’s songs have been recorded by artists Reba McEntire, Diana Ross, Olivia Newton-John, Sheena Easton and Heart to name a few. Anne Murray and Natalie MacMaster scored chart singles with Amy’s songs in 1999 – Anne as a duet with her daughter Dawn Langstroth (“Let There Be Love”) and Natalie with a MacMaster/Sampson/Sky collaboration called, “In My Hands.
www.amysky.com

Pavlo & Band

Having played music since childhood, Pavlo’s early album “Fantasia” went Gold in Canada and was nominated for “Best Instrumental Album of the Year” at the 2000 Juno Awards. (Canada’s equivalent to the Grammy’s) Pavlo’s music graced many soundtrack and television shows including The Chris Issak Show, Marine Life starring Cybil Shepherd, The L Word, and more. In 2001, Pavlo was selected to perform for His Royal Highness, Prince Charles. Pavlo has released seven albums over the last ten years. He has toured around the world every year consistently, playing over one hundred and fifty concerts per year.
www.pavlo.net / www.pavlo.net/band.php

Paul Leim

Drums

His multiple Gold and Platinum album credits include, Lionel Richie, Dolly Parton, Peter Cetera, Tanya Tucker, Randy Travis, Michael W. Smith, Reba McEntire, Kenny Rogers, PUR, Lorrie Morgan, Mark Chestnut, Lyle Lovett, Sandi Patti, Amy Grant, Colin Raye, Montgomery Gentry, Lonestar, Shania Twain, Faith Hill, Bob Seger and Kenny Chesney.

Of the thousands of records, soundtracks and albums Paul has played on, over 150 have been Dove, Grammy, CMA, ACM, CCMA, American Music Award, or Academy Award Recipients. Multiple Gold and Platinum recordings with top artists total more than 300 million units sold representing more than four billion dollars in record sales. Eight time Academy of Country Music drummer of the year Nominee, multiple winner of Nashville Music Awards.
www.paulleim.com

John Jorgenson

Guitar

John spent six years playing guitar for Elton John’s band and has worked with superstars such as Barbara Streisand and Bonnie Raitt.
www.johnjorgenson.com

Larry Paxton

Bass Guitar

Larry has worked with the likes of Martina McBride, Johnny Mathis, Kenny Chesney, Bob Segar and Kris Kristofferson

Jim Hoke

Horns

Jim is much in demand session player and has backed up artists such as Billy Joel, Trisha Yearwood, Kenny Rogers and Faith Hill to name a few.
www.jimhokemusic.com

D. Jae Gold BA, CA, CFE

D. Jae Gold is a chartered accountant and certified fraud examiner with clients principally from the entertainment and related cultural industries (music, movies, comedy clubs, radio, television performing arts)

Gold’s hard-earned and well-respected reputation stems from his success in wealth creation for his clients. His client roster features the top Canadian comedians and internationally recognized recording artists and songwriters. Mr. Gold is the accountant for such well known singer/songwriters as Andy Kim, Tom Cochrane, Sass Jordan, Ronnie Hawkins, Danko Jones, Anslem Douglas (“Who Let The Dogs Out”), Daniel Kanter (Justin Bieber guitarist and music director), Sarah Slean, Serena Ryder and Molly Johnston, as well as for Canadian Music Week, The Canadian Association for The Advancement of Music and The Arts and Music Managers Forum of Canada.
www.rocknrollaccountant.com

Kathy Hahn

Grant Writer

Hahn is a well-respected senior industry consultant, providing a wide range of services to support music-related initiatives at home and abroad. Hahn is highly respected for her expertise as a strategic communications specialist and grant writer on behalf of artists, events and organizations for submissions to FACTOR, the various levels of arts Councils (municipal, provincial, national) Ontario Media Development Corporation, Ontario Tourism and Culture, the department of Canadian Heritage, the department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada, the Canada Media Fund.