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• February 29, 2012

  John Reischman & The Jaybirds

  Here’s the great thing about John Reischman and The Jaybirds: they’re coming to Halifax on March 27th and playing at the Carleton. Truth be told, there are many great things about John and his band, but for me it’s especially good to know he’s coming to town. John and I go back to my first [...]

• December 05, 2011

  Christmas windows and manhole covers

  I’m not sure if I written about this before. If so, I apologize. Christmas window displays in department stores seem to suspend time, stopping us in our determined shopping tracks and sending us into a revery of memory and a bit of nostalgic longing.  Simpson’s in Halifax, Eaton’s in Toronto, Ogilvie’s in Montreal, Woodward’s in [...]

• December 02, 2011

  ‘Copters and cads

  Re: Peter McKay. Remember this?  ”…And I promise never to unite the Progressive Conservative Party with the Canadian Alliance.” Shameful. Those who rub elbows with this sort of man should either scrub their arms with antiseptic or cut them off. So sue me.

• December 02, 2011

  Happy Birthday Danny Greenspoon

  …and Lisa Kent and Charlie Greenspoon. Have you met Danny? What a goof. Who does he think he is? Big shot producer, wine snob, Scotch snob, wanna be tennis pro. Oh, and he thinks he can cook. What a goof. Well, ok…maybe not such a goof. Great producer, generous friend, fantastic dinner companion, oblivious to [...]

• November 25, 2011

  You Need It When? Courier Service

  I worked on a project recently that had very tight deadlines. Very tight deadlines. Tight deadlines. Here’s how it unfolded (abbreviated version): All ducks were corralled and set in a straight line – studio, producer, engineer, musicians, manufacturer, and all the other details required to record and manufacture a CD. Photos – done. Artwork, design [...]

• November 21, 2011

  Raylene’s new CD – All The Diamonds

    I’m so, so happy to tell you that Raylene’s CD is available on this website. If you go to the Music Store, you’ll find a PayPal button that will allow you     to pay online. I’ll pop one in the mail to you. These are pre-release sales – the CD won’t be in [...]