Sun Ra and the Arkestra recorded a song on the album Lanquidity called There Are Other Worlds (they have not told you of). I grew up thinking the work-a-day world, the world in which every day you get up and head to work,insert yourself into… Read More
A few days ago, I received a message from a former neighbour alerting me to some strange Twitter activity from my City Councillor, Mark Grimes and an article on Toronto.com by David Nickle, also published in the current Etobicoke Guardian. The article notes that late… Read More
Flaco…. Polkaholics….
In today’s episode we talk murder, from true crime to movie fiction to zombies on a train. Please join us if you dare. Listen here or find us in all those good podcast places. We love to hear from you.email: theagency.podcast@gmail.com Want to send us… Read More
I heard last night that writer known as John le Carré has died at age 89. Very recently, I read his excellent book of stories from his life, The Pigeon Tunnel. I also tried for the second time to wade through his seemingly impenetrable novel,… Read More
Mr. Pride was 86. He died from COVID complications. RIP.
Watching this video brings back joyful memories of learning so many fabulous tunes on clawhammer from the late Cathy Barton at Midwest Banjo Camp. Cathy was a great player and a delightful person. She was very encouraging to me and taught me a great deal.
I just picked up Volume 5 of the Squeeze Box Man graphic novel at the printers. Since we’re in a pandemic, this issue is available by mail only. If you’re interested in a copy of Volume 5 or any of the other issues, please email… Read More
We were playing some Bob Snider music the other night, and now I can’t get his wonderful tunes out of my head.
27th Street 