the juno for doublespeak
At some point a few years ago the head of A&R sent a letter to all the artists urging us to write the Government of Canada complaining about the unfairness […]
Bob Wiseman
deciphering
Once heard someone not from North America remarking about popular music all sounding the same. I can appreciate that. At music school they spoke about the differences between Indian Ragas […]
trick or treat
Two best parts of the AGO Halloween kids party. One was realizing on the dance floor when YMCA came on that it was one of the greatest examples ever of […]
teleportation
Sometimes I can get my left hand to solo and my right hand to accompany. It wouldn’t be accurate to say it’s just a reversal of the usual relationship. When […]
Liz Phair & Gershon Kingsley
I should have added Liz Phair and Gershon Kingsley to the list of people still alive I wish I could produce.
grants
Strange facts about grants. The artist is suppose to explain what they will make before they have made it. Let’s say Chopin comes back to life or Jimi Hendrix or Billie Holiday. […]
Two Worlds
As above so below. There’s two worlds all the time, the big world and the small world. The world of international stars and the world of local stars. For every […]
i believe when i fall in love it will be forever
When the records were on Warner Music Canada, I took a chance that the association of corporate might could be permission to dream. Went to the CNIB asked if they […]
Accidentally Acquired Beliefs
Another reissue to Spotify. More than 20 years old. Was a long labour of love making this one. Alone in my new digs middle of nowhere. Squirrels throwing parties at […]
insomniac
I’m an insomniac, don’t know why. Once in awhile I have a long deep sleep and wake up refreshed. like I won the lottery. Writing music also feels like I […]