As with many music lovers of a certain age, Jann Arden used to make mixtapes when growing up in Calgary. For the uninitiated, this was what people did before YouTube or Spotify playlists.

Get the best of Vancouver in your inbox, every Tuesday and Thursday. Sign up for our free newsletter. Jann Arden is heading west, and fans can catch the Canadian icon live on June 28 at The Centre ...

And in another edition of "Family Faceoff," a Being Jann listener calls in with a story that proves her dad is much, much wackier than Papa Arden. Today on Being Jann, lessons in getting older ...

Being Jann is a funny, surprising glimpse into the life of Canadian performer Jann Arden. Each week, she will spin her favourite tunes, chat with some of her favourite artists and celebrities ...