I played SXSW in 1993 and after that was offered a publishing deal. It was (in theory) worth the average cost of a Toronto house – if everything worked out. […]

I played Ontario Place many times with Blue Rodeo. One time while walking down the laneway post show, a couple in a car recognized me and offered me a lift […]

seeking original solo for acoustic song. no cliches need apply. electronics will be considered but we do have some reservation. effects are also possible but if its all about the effect […]

Did Bach walk around patting himself on the back for what a genius he was or did he think about the next mad puzzle to engage himself with? Does one […]

(to the drummer) How do you do that?   I can’t tell you.   Why not?   Because you wouldn’t believe me.   Try me.   Better to stay silent […]

name one song that affected you in terms of relationships: Happy Together (Zappa Version) name one song that got you interested in a culture you weren’t familiar with: Planet Claire (B52s) name one […]

Looking at exercises in a book about Theatre of the Oppressed (Augusto Boal). Many make me think of musical counterparts, about attention and imitation or leading and reflection, similar issues […]

There is a tempo to everything and you play with it, in time or not.  When I’m out of time with someone or something it is obvious, no different with music.

I used to gush over the power of certain musicians, (and sometimes still do) but what really gets me are the Banksy’s of the world.

At the rehearsal, the guitar was so loud that the three vocalists were obliterated. Instead of directing the guitarist to turn down, this time I tried to get the singers to […]