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Recording artist Geoffrey Kelly is one of the founders and co-songwriter for the band Spirit of the West. In this chat with host Dan Hare Geoffrey shares: how backpacking in Europe led him to a career in music; why the band “shook up” the folk music world on the west coast; the band’s big break and biggest mistake; what Spirit of the West song is used during Hockey Night in Canada; his close relationship with frontman John Mann and how the band dealt with John’s Alzheimer’s disease and eventual death; what he’s doing now, and so much more. Find out about Geoffrey and Spirit of the West on the band's Facebook page @www.facebook.com/spiritofthewest.ca