Brian Howes and Kent Schumaker host an hour of the 80's 'side shows'. The Bands made up of stars from other bands, solely intended as side projects. Some of them had more potential than the original band.
Hair and Now is an 80's based show featuring the bands and songs that made Hair Metal or Glam rock history. Host Kent Schumaker covers the decade and more on 98.9 Jet FM Friday nights at 6pm (PST) in the Comox Valley.
Hair and Now May 29, 2026. Co-Hosts Brian Howes and Austin Winkler (Hinder) join Kent for the Hook Doctors episode. A trip down memory lane with the songs that had unforgettable hooks, and a discussion about songwriting and crafting 'the hook' from their perspective.
Hair and Now, a trip through the 80's decade of decadence with the Glam Rock, Heavy Metal bands you grew up. Airs Friday Nights at 6pm (PST) with Kent Schumaker on the Comox Valley's Rock Station 98.9 Jet FM.
Hair and Now April 17, 2026 episode, Def Leppard announces Vivien Campbell joined the band 34 years ago this week. He opens up about 1 of his best, and earliest memories of joining the band, plus, as 80's kids -- what are we 'suckers' for?
Hair and Now March 6 2026 Episode. Host Kent Schumaker covers International Women's Day and the dream concert with 3 female headliners from the 80's decade!
Host Kent Schumaker brings up the Bucket List. For Concerts and Venues. If you could go back, which one of these bands would you love to see one last time?
Hair and Now. January 30, 2025 Episode. Host Kent Schumaker finds a deep cut for Hair and Now Nation's "Ty The Delivery Guy". It's post 2000 Molly Hatchet! Who knew they were releasing tunes into the 2000's? Plus, the one thing Rob Halford hates the most.
Hair and Now January 23, 2025 Episode. 'Chores'. It feels like an old school word. How many of us got paid? How many in Hair and Now Nation 'had to do' them...or else? Some of these musicians were always about the music. Even if the parents forced them into it!
A potentially powerful El Niño could worsen drought conditions across B.C., prompting calls for stronger water protection measures from the next provincial government.
A potentially powerful El Niño could worsen drought conditions across B.C., prompting calls for stronger water protection measures from the next provincial government.
B.C.'s major political parties are pitching tax cuts, frozen auto insurance rates and education improvements as the provincial election campaign continues.
The B.C. Conservatives have dropped their Victoria-Beacon Hill candidate after racist social media posts and comments appearing to support violence surfaced.