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Feb 2, 2019
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...
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