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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...
Sep 1, 2018
The Big Note by Charles Ulrich
My review of Charles Ulrich's book on Frank Zappa.
Jul 10, 2018
Music Memory from Steven Hyden
My review of Steven Hyden's excellent book on music.
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
Dec 12, 2017
T Bone Burnett, A Life in Pursuit by Lloyd Sachs
My review of Lloyd Sachs biography of T Bone Burnett
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...
Jan 29, 2017
Robbie Robertson's Testimony
A review of Robertson's autobiography.
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