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…And spring came

Thanks to all who came out to the recent shows at Free Times Cafe and The Central. More live dates to come including being part of the ‘Songwriting Circle’ at Village Vinyl and Music Emporium on Sunday April 19th. The majestic James Clark and the bombastic Claude Kent will also be on the bill. CheckContinue reading “…And spring came”

MORE SHOWS …

Here is a pic from Friday February 20th at Hirut Restaurant on the Danforth in Toronto. Good vibes. More shows booked in March including Saturday March 14th at Free Times Cafe and Friday March 27th at The Central. See ya’ soon. Thanks for reading.

NEW ALBUM PREVIEW

Woot. Woot. Very excited about the recordings for my new album to be released this year. It will feature 12 new songs, most of which I’ve played at live shows this past year. I want to thank the amazing musicians who helped guide me through the rivers of creativity – Don Kerr, Rob Isabella, JamesContinue reading “NEW ALBUM PREVIEW”

HOLIDAY VIBES/2014

Here is a pic from my recent gig at Village Vinyl Music Emporium and Cafe. Amazing gig. One of the best I’ve played all year. I want to thank the owners, Keith and Karyn, for their hospitality and generosity. If you are in the market for some vinyl, check them out, one of the bestContinue reading “HOLIDAY VIBES/2014”

Vinyl, coffee and music …

Excited about playing Village Vinyl Music Emporium & Cafe this Sunday for their weekly “Sunday Sessions”. The music starts at 2pm. It’s a chill, relaxed vibe where you can grab a coffee, browse for vinyl and hear some great original songwriters from Toronto. Address is 2925 Lakeshore Blvd., West. Etobicoke. I’ll be playing tune fromContinue reading “Vinyl, coffee and music …”

New album, gigs …

Happy to announce that I have an upcoming gig at The Village Vinyl Music Emporium + Cafe on Sunday December 7th. Check them out here – http://villagevinyl.ca/ I’ll be playing songs from the 2013 release of “Everything Will Pass”, plus playing some brand new material I’ve been writing and recording. Getting geared up to releaseContinue reading “New album, gigs …”

Birds

Mother’s Day is this Sunday. I have a gig, a Mother’s Day brunch at The West Hill Wine Bar. As I play my guitar and sing my songs, I’ll be thinking of my Mom, Donna Robertson. She inspired me, maybe more than anyone else. She was born in Toronto, 1941. Went to High School atContinue reading “Birds”

It’s A Dream (The Making of an album …)

A new album is almost finished, but the last few pieces have been the hardest to complete … The recording process began in February of 2013 at The Narrows Recording Studios in Buckhorn, Ontario, just north of Peterborough. It’s a small, one-room cottage-style house set on a hill overlooking a forest with coyote howls inContinue reading “It’s A Dream (The Making of an album …)”

Down By The River

I just finished reading a great bio about one of the giants in music. There’s a new book about Johnny Cash called “The Life”, written by Robert Hilburn. I’m generally skeptical about bios because they can seem glossy and edited. I find them to be advertisements, rather than a true glimpse into what the subjectContinue reading “Down By The River”

Tonight’s the Night

Been some time since I last posted. As we ring in 2014, there is much to write about, so much to be grateful for … 2013 was a year of change in my life, and with it, a year that saw many rewards; Among them, is a relationship with someone I could have never dreamedContinue reading “Tonight’s the Night”