Winter 1984. I’m not yet ten years old. It’s dark as coal and cold. Not cold enough to be dangerous but certainly cold enough to make your nose run. The location is as Canadian as it gets. Small town, outdoor, skate rink. The rink is bathed in a tired yellow light. The boards have weathered their …
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Building Bridges
Almost one year ago my job was, *ahem*, “bugging” me so badly that I quit. On the spot. Only the second time in my life I’ve done that. Under the circumstances, it was an easy decision. It was also a decision that would propel me into a deep, deep season of change. That incident, coupled with a book …
Let’s Celebrate!!!
Life can be scary. Sometimes you wake up and look around and can’t see a goddamned thing that makes sense to you. Your job. Your home. Maybe even your partner. Sometimes you look in the mirror and think, who WAS I before I became this version of myself? Sometimes there is a feeling so deep down …
Bob Dylan, Sasktel Centre, July 14 2017
I'm still trying to process this show. Bob Dylan. American icon. Artist. Musician. Lyricist. Modern renaissance man. Bon vivant. No doubt. I understand Bob is not everyone's cup of tea. I'm not here to persuade you otherwise. I think last Friday was my 7 or 8th time seeing Bob. I've enjoyed him …
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Ten Years …
Ten years ago yesterday I played my last set at mariposa folk fest. It was a late night bar set. I think Matt Andersen and I hosted the after party of sorts. It is a fuzzy memory. The next morning my sister and I drove hard to NB. My dad had been dying of Cancer for some time. Somewhere in the …
Maritime Shows Announcement
Big news folks, This Summer I will make a quick trip to the Maritimes for a variety of shows. June 30th I will have my Big F'n Band in full swing supporting I Mother Earth. This is part of the Canada Day weekend festivities and I can't wait to get back in Freetown for a visit and especially to …