Mac Beattie and the Melodiers. Great to see some film of these guys playing – on Don Messer’s show.
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Monthly archives of “September 2022”
Ghost Army
The new episode of The Agency Podcast is now available. Listen right here or find it at all the good podcast places. Eugene is fine-tuning his passions and Candy is lost in space. The agents read a listener’s email, get their cards read, and prepare… Read More
Our sweet dog Ruby has died
Our lovely Newfoundland dog Ruby passed this morning unexpectedly. Ruby was just about to turn 6. She was the sweetest dog who wanted to be best friends with every human she met. Ruby brought us great joy every day.
A wet walk at Lambton Woods
Over the past few years, I’ve been enjoying nature walks with naturalist Miles Hearn. These are put on via the Toronto District School Board and they’ve become super-popular, so much so the registration fills up for each set of walks in the blink of an… Read More
Is it time?
I was more or less indifferent to the Queen and the royal family and all that went along with it, because our awkward democracy, tied up with the British monarchy, has been reasonably successful. With the passing of Queen Elizabeth, it gives me pause to… Read More
Separating the Art from the Artist
Listen to the latest episode of The Agency Podcast right here or find it at all the good podcast haunts. This week the Agents talk about whether or not they can, or should, separate art from it’s creator. And what are the perimeters of objectionable… Read More
Art Rosenbaum RIP
Art Rosenbaum was a painter, but I learned about him not through his artworks but through his music. He played banjo in many tunings. He played fiddle. He sang. He told stories. He traveled and created field recordings and in 2008 he won a Grammy… Read More
Troubles
I’ve known the fabulous Kilby Snow version of Troubles for years. This evening I was surfing about on the YouTube machine and came across this superb version by The Onlies. I think Mr. Snow would approve.
27th Street 