The Legendary Horseshoe Tavern: A Complete History by David McPherson
As a life-long Torontonian and former club goer in my youth, I was happy to learn that a book about oneof my favourite venues, the...
- Jan 1, 2019
Canada's Band: The Tragically Hip
Michael Barclay’s biography of The Tragically Hip, published by ECW last year, is a comprehensive tome about one of Canada’s favorite...
- Dec 1, 2018
Accurate Sounds: Paul Simon the life by Robert Hilburn
When his farewell tour ended September 22 in Queens, NY and a new album dropped September 28 Paul Simon maintained his currency. To...
- Oct 27, 2018
Richard Thompson - 13 Rivers
My review of Richard Thompson's 2018 release.
- Sep 1, 2018
The Big Note by Charles Ulrich
My review of Charles Ulrich's book on Frank Zappa.
- Aug 6, 2018
John Coltrane's missing link
My review of John Coltrane's lost album.
- Jul 10, 2018
Music Memory from Steven Hyden
My review of Steven Hyden's excellent book on music.
- May 29, 2018
American Utopia by David Byrne
My review of David Byrne's American Utopia
- Apr 29, 2018
Gypsy at Heart: First Time Ever by Peggy Seeger
My review of Peggy Seeger's memoir
- Mar 28, 2018
Hometowner: Tom Wilson’s Beautiful Scars
My review of Tom Wilson's autobiography, Beautiful Scars
- Feb 16, 2018
Small Town by Bill Frisell & Thomas Morgan
My review of Bill Frisell's 2017 release, Small Town
- Dec 12, 2017
T Bone Burnett, A Life in Pursuit by Lloyd Sachs
My review of Lloyd Sachs biography of T Bone Burnett
- Oct 23, 2017
Prog-Americana: Crack-Up by Fleet Foxes
My review of Crack-Up by Fleet Foxes
- Sep 27, 2017
Dreaming The Beatles
My review of Rob Sheffield's Dreaming the Beatles
- Aug 19, 2017
Without Getting Killed or Caught: The Life and Music of Guy Clark by Tamara Saviano
Guy Clark (1941 – 2016) may not be a household name but in many circles, he is considered one of the greatest songwriters in American...
- Jun 25, 2017
Dirt Kicker: Andrew Combs
With a voice that is a cross between Don McLean and Ray LaMontagne, Andrew Combs effervescent sound is impossible to resist. His new...