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Made it through Christmas! Enjoyed Mexico and all the holiday greetings. New Meet Me for Coffee episodes are coming. P.S. No politics, just a toque-induced winter hairdo! 😉 #HappyNewYear #HairUpdate #MeetMeForCoffee #Canada #Funny

Dave Genn from 54-40 talks about joining his favorite band. 'Set The Fire' was the soundtrack to grade 10, 'The Green Record' to grade 12. High school dreams fulfilled! #5440 #DaveGenn #CanadianMusic #RockBand

Recording on the other side of the planet? All focus is on the record. 45-minute walk to the studio, a hard 8 hours of work, then dinner and drinks. Amazingly efficient! #RecordingStudio #MusicProduction #Travel #Portugal #MakingMusic

In the 90s, the Canadian music industry thrived: teens bought entire CDs for one song. A brilliant business model fueling a healthy scene, enabling bands to still fill houses today. #CanadianMusic #90sMusic #MusicIndustry #BusinessModel

Dave Genn of 54-40 talks about the joy of making records far from home. With no distractions, the band can focus intensely. It's a snapshot in time and the band has no desire to go back to Vancouver studios. #5440 #DaveGenn #DestinationRecord #MusicProduction #RecordingStudio

Dave Genn's music is amazing. Songs reveal new layers over time. Digital production creates incredible soundscapes. What hidden sounds will you discover? #5440 #DaveGenn #MusicProduction #HiddenSounds

The 54-40 guitarist realized his dream—playing the soundtrack to his youth. Hundreds of shows later, it still feels surreal. He got really, really lucky. #5440 #RockStar #BandLife #MusicDreams

A 5440 fan reflects on discovering The Green Record. The band, nine years older, released their major label debut when the fan was in grade 12. A unique connection. #5440 #TheGreenRecord #MusicMemories #CanadianMusic

Dave Genn of legendary Canadian rock band 54-40 joins Meet Me For Coffee for a thoughtful conversation about longevity, creativity, and what it takes to keep making meaningful music in an ever-changing industry. While 54-40 formed in 1981 in Tsawwassen, British Columbia, Dave has been a member of the band…

Brenda Lee's classic barely charted—until TikTok. Decades later, a viral trend resurrected the 60-year-old song, topping charts every December. The internet's power to revive legends. #ChristmasMusic #TikTokTrend #BrendaLee #ViralSongs

Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas was almost too depressing! The original lyrics were incredibly bleak. Frank Sinatra stepped in and asked for something “jollier.” #ChristmasMusic #FrankSinatra #ChristmasFacts #SongHistory

Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer started as a bar joke! A local DJ loved it and played it on repeat, turning a silly tune into an international Christmas classic. #ChristmasSongs #HolidayMusic #FunFacts #BehindTheMusic

Bing Crosby's "White Christmas"—biggest-selling single ever. But the label saw it as a B-side! Radio DJs flipped it, the audience decided, and a Christmas miracle was born. Stay tuned for episode 8. #WhiteChristmas #BingCrosby #ChristmasMusic #MusicHistory

During World War I, "Silent Night" sparked an unofficial Christmas truce. Soldiers emerged, exchanged gifts, and even played soccer. One song, one night, stopped a war. #ChristmasMiracle #WorldWarI #SilentNight #ChristmasEve #HolidayMagic

Preacher Stone is back — and a lot has changed since the last time they sat down with George Panayi. In this return appearance on Meet Me For Coffee, the band opens up about what it really takes to keep going as a rock band in 2025. Touring realities, industry…

A Christmas duet deemed too sexy for the radio? "Baby It's Cold Outside" sparked outrage for its flirting. Now it's a playful classic—but back then, it was the WAP of Christmas music. #ChristmasMusic #BannedSongs #Controversy #MusicHistory

“All I Want For Christmas Is You” was written in 15 minutes—now earning millions every December. A retro feel, simple chords, and a catchy hook made it a holiday staple. #MariahCarey #ChristmasMusic #Songwriting #MusicHistory

The magic behind 'Fairytale of New York'? Shane MacGowan, hammered. One raw, slurred, brilliant take—full of emotion. Proof that sometimes, imperfection is perfection. Chaotic, messy, unforgettable. #ChristmasSongs #ShaneMacGowan #ThePogues #MusicHistory

The Christmas classic "Do You Hear What I Hear" wasn't a carol—it was a protest song, penned during the Cuban Missile Crisis. A message disguised as peace. #ChristmasMusic #CubanMissileCrisis #Peace #ProtestSong

Mel Torme wrote 'The Christmas Song' during a scorching California summer to mentally cool down. He saw a list of cold things and wrote the whole song in 45 minutes! #ChristmasSongs #ChristmasMusic #SongFacts #HolidayMusic

George from Meet Me For Coffee explores the history of Christmas classics. From Mariah to Sinatra, uncover the untold stories behind the songs you love this holiday season. Subscribe for 10 episodes! #ChristmasSongs #HolidayMusic #MusicHistory #MariahCarey #FrankSinatra