July 23rd, 2010

Well, my beloved Orange weren’t able to go all the way in the World Cup, but at least it was an exciting run. And I suppose there are things in life other than soccer - like music.

I’m busy working on new material for my next album. The plan is to record it over this coming winter and release it next spring. I’m quite excited about the new songs and the recording process. I’ll have some more details about where and with whom I’ll be recording in the near future.

In the meantime, I’m playing a full band show in Toronto this Saturday night at The TRANZAC (292 Brunswick Ave). I’ll also have the band with me at The Simcoe Rotary Friendship Festival (12 noon on Monday August 2. I’ll be playing all over Ontario throughout the rest of August, so you can check CONCERTS for the details of these and other upcoming shows.

July 8th, 2010

The live performance of ‘Remembrance Day’ that I recorded for Hero to Hero is now up on YouTube. To watch it, click here.

July 4th, 2010

A belated Happy Canada Day to everyone! I hope you’re all enjoying a great long weekend. I know I am, especially after the Dutch sent Brazil packing in the World Cup - what a pleasant surprise! I’m going to go out on a limb and predict that the Dutch will beat Germany in the final 2-1.

Getting back to more Canadian matters, I recorded a live performance of my song ‘Remembrance Day’ a few days ago for an organization called Hero to Hero. This is a non-political group that supports military personnel serving overseas and their families without taking a pro- or anti-war stance. The video will be posted online soon, so I’ll let you know when it’s up.

June 20th, 2010

Another NXNE has come and gone, and once again I’ve learned a lot, met a lot of good people, and played a fun, sweaty showcase. Now if only the Dutch can make me as pleased with the World Cup.

In non-sporting news, I’ve just been asked to join the bill for a show on Saturday June 26 for a show at The Pearl Company (16 Steven St, Hamilton) with a great folk trio from British Columbia called Morlove. You can check them out at www.morlove.ca. The concert starts at 8pm and costs $7.

June 18th, 2010

I’m playing a NXNE showcase tonight at The Rear View Mirror (193 Baldwin St, Toronto), starting at 1am. Perfect for all the night owls in Toronto. If I get home at 3.30 or 4am, should I get up at 7.30 to watch the Netherlands play in the World Cup? Will cultural heritage trump sleep? I doubt it.

Then tomorrow it’s off to Windsor for two shows - an early one at 8.30 and a late one at 10pm. Check CONCERTS for all the details.

June 4th, 2010

I’m heading down to Sarnia this weekend to perform at the Art Walk festival. It’s a great annual showcase of many different art forms in downtown Sarnia. Other performers include Tom Wilson, Miss Emily Brown, and Pat Robitaille. I’ll be performing on the Acoustic Stage (at the corner of Davis and Christina) at 2pm on Sunday June 6.