Glen's life passion has been music and this year he celebrates with a brand new album. The album is autobiographical of looking back at his life.
The new album "QUIET TRACKS" is a follow-up to his 2009 album "DIARY" which received airplay on CBC.
Glen is dedicating portion of sales to the Saskatoon Food Bank to help those in need.
CD's can be ordered directly from Glen at 2joes@sasktel.net
Influences and styles ranging from The Beatles to Blue Rodeo to Bob Dylan - Glen tells his life stories in his two solo albums "QUIET TRACKS" and "DIARY"
"QUIET TRACKS" (2012)For the new album Glen brought in some of his life long musical friends to accompany him on the album including Kerry Lubchenko (guitar), Jeff Gantner (bass,vocals) and Coltin Shultz (drums). Royer and producer Terry Hoknes performed the other instruments. Hoknes produced both solo albums.
"DIARY" (2009)
Glen's first solo album of country/rock/folk influenced songs received numerous airplay on CBC radio programs. The album was co-produced by Terry Hoknes and Glen Royer. Hoknes and Royer also performed all the instruments on the album.
GLEN ROYER has performed in numerous bands over the past 30 years that all showcases Glen and his songwriting skills. His band GREENHOUSE recorded 3 albums and moved from Saskatchewan to Ontario in 1991 to further their career including winning best Music Video in Saskatchewan during 1991 for Glen's song VICTIM OF CIRCUMSTANCE.
Glen's lifelong love for The Beatles saw him venture into being a John Lennon impersonator for over a decade performing 500 shows throughout Canada.
In 2011 a fundraiser was held to help raise funds for Glen's MS treatment in Mexico. He was joined on stage with his fellow bandmates to do a revival of THE BEATLES tribute band with Ovide Pilon (guitar) Brian Baker (bass) Brad MacIntosh (drums) Roy Sydiaha (drums) and Terry Hoknes (bass guitar and piano). Videos from the concert are online
Watch over 90 videos about Glen Royer at this link:
GLEN ROYER at 2joes@sasktel.net
