Recording at Jeremy Darby’s Canterbury Music with Karen Moffat, Rebekah Wolkstein, Drew Jurecka and Kevin Fox. It was a real treat to have these folks play a cue I composed for the new feature doc from director Julian Pinder, Trouble In The Peace, produced by Paul Scherzer.
I’m very True North Proud And Free to have created the music for Canadian Made, an entertaining 14 part series by Kevin McMahon and the talented folks at Primitive Features. Narrated by the awesomely talented Rick Miller, the series explores the greatest Canuck inventions - some you are surely familiar with, and many that could be a surprise.
Starting Friday June 1st at 8pm on History Television.
“Man With Bandage” by Fred Herzog, Vancouver 68. The second season of SNAPSHOT: The Art Of Photography, TVO Thurs May 17, 24 & 31 @9pm. The series was directed by Bob Barrett and I was honored to compose the music. Other subjects include Lincoln Clarkes, Lana Slezic, Michael Levin, Barbara Cole and Adam Makarenko.
French version broadcast on ARTV throughout the summer, and in British Columbia on Knowledge Network.
I will be recording a new body of work at the National Music Centre for one week, and then perform Turpentine Wind with Maury Lafoy, David Matheson, and Mark Mariash with Michael Phillip Wojewoda on sound and Justin Stephenson on video projections. The NMC is home to an incredible collection of over 400 historically important instruments including all the significant synthesizers and early electronic pieces. The new material has been composed specifically with this palette in mind and will be released later this year.
Boston based artist Kat Goldman is releasing her new CD at Hugh’s Room in Toronto, Tuesday, April 10. The show starts at 8pm with an opening set by the awesome Kevin Hearn (with full band) from Barenaked Ladies.
Kat put together a great band for the show including Maury Lafoy, David Matheson, Alex Cheung, Gary Craig, and myself. Tickets at the door, but it’s always wise to call the club first and reserve. www.hughsroom.com
For more info, songs and video, check out Kat’s site. Maury co-produced the 11 song album, and I play guitars on a bunch of tracks.
Production has wrapped on a new 14 part TV series that I scored. Canadian Made was created by Kevin McMahon and Primitive Features and will broadcast on Friday nights at 8pm on History Television starting June 1. It’s an entertaining look at great Canadian inventions over the years, and hilariously narrated by Rick Miller. My favorite episode explores the ground breaking musical instruments invented by the under appreciated genius Hugh Le Caine.
The great songs of Burt Bacharach performed by a unique collection of fantastic singers with a killer band in a tight, entertaining, two set show. The sold out success and artistic triumph of the gig last year made it an instant annual event at Hugh’s Room - the premiere Toronto showcase for music lovers.
This year powerhouse R&B diva Liberty Silver will bring down the house with A House Is Not A Home. Aaron Jenson, known for his work with acclaimed A cappella group Cadence and his arrangements for the legendary Swingle Singers, will perform God Give Me Strength. Judy Michaels, who gave a memorable performance at the Jack Layton memorial at Roy Thomson Hall, will deliver the anthem What The World Needs Now as only she can. The incomparable Lori Cullen will do one of the greatest songs of all time – Alfie, and Dave Matheson will dust off the rare gem Take A Broken Heart, written for Ricky Nelson. Maury Lafoy will lead us through Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head, and trumpeter Bryden Baird will add a touch of brass to the arrangements. MC Kurt Swinghammer will kick it all off with That’s What Friends Are For, and the stage will be decorated by his colorful portraits of Bacharach. Keeping time will be Mark Mariash, “the Monet of Toronto drummers”
In addition a secret special guest has been confirmed as well. This multiple Juno Award winning artist cannot be named due to contractual issues, but we guarantee the audience will be delighted at the opportunity to catch this celebrated performer in an intimate setting. In all, 21 amazing songs by a terrific collection of performers. Show starts at 8:30 SHARP! It’s currently half sold out and tickets are still available, but reservations are seriously encouraged to avoid disappointment night of. 416-531-6604.
A Man Called Wrycraft presents a cabaret honoring one of the all time great American pop music singer/songwriters at Hugh’s Room on Jan.6, 2012, 8:30 sharp.
I’ll be performing my faves It’s Too Late and No Easy Way Down. Other guests include Rebecca Campbell, Katherine Wheatley, Dave Wall, Ivy Mairi, Micah Barnes, and Barbara Lynch. $22.50 advance tickets – it’s always recommended to reserves seats in advance at Hugh’s. 416-531-6604
Calling all Guelph area hipsters and cool music lovers. Lori Cullen performs Friday night at The River Run Centre, 8 pm. With Maury Lafoy, David Matheson, myself and for the first time drummer Jean Martin. Great soft seat venue with excellent sound. Get tickets here.
I’m participating in the inaugural Sleepwalk Guitar Festival, presented by Six Shooter Records and curated by Luke Ducet. I’m doing a workshop with a bunch a great players & songwriters called Side and Centre at 5pm this Saturday, at The Great Hall, Queen & Dovercourt. The Festival has a really interesting lineup and should be a gas.
