Av Isaacs was at one time the premiere art dealer in Toronto, operating both the Isaacs Gallery and The Innuit Gallery. I recall as a young art student going downtown to galleries, making the stop on Yonge St to see what was showing at Isaacs.… Read More
American artist Ellsworth Kelly passed yesterday at age 92. I’ve long admired is stark, confident coloured shapes. At times, when I’ve struggled with painting, unable to create marks I could make stick, I’ve marveled at the power of Kelly’s simple forms, which seem to be… Read More
Ramona Jones, who for many years worked with her husband, the late Grandpa Jones, was a really great old time musician. I just read in this excellent obit that she passed this week at 91. RIP. Let’s listen to Ramona singing There’s Better Times a… Read More
I heard today that Allen Toussaint died yesterday after performing a show in Madrid. Mr. Toussaint was 77. He was one of the monster talents of New Orleans music, a brilliant pianist, songwriter, performer and producer.
“When you come to a fork in the road, take it.” “It ain’t over ’til it’s over.” “It’s deja vu all over again.” “The future ain’t what it used to be.” “Baseball is 90% mental. The other half is physical.” “A nickel ain’t worth a… Read More
Jean Ritchie, a tremendously influential voice in American song, passed yesterday, age 92. RIP. Here is the obit in the NY Times.
Cape Breton fiddle great Buddy MacMaster has passed at 89. Just listen to him play…Mr. MacMaster’s fiddle touches something way deep. He spread a lot of love through his music. RIP.
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Sad to hear of the passing of singer-songwriter Jesse Winchester. RIP. We had the pleasure of attending one of his wonderful performances at Hugh’s Room here in Toronto a few years back. He sure had a way with a song.
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