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The first time I ever rented a car, it was so I could drive to Owen Sound to play at the Summerfolk Last Chance Saloon. I’m glad to be renting one this weekend so I can drive those familiar roads, this time stopping in Flesherton at the Bicycle Cafe on Friday night. Send me your loved ones from Grey-Bruce County.
On Saturday night, I’ll be facilitating the Hootenanny Stage at the Mariposa Folk Festival from 11:00pm – 2:00am. If you’ve got a camping pass, come on over – I’ll be leading the campfire song circle. You can sing a tune or two, or join in on some harmonies, or just listen.

North by Northeast is about to descend on my Current HQ of Toronto. Musicians from all over the world will flood the streets, airports, and stages of the city. Bars stay open extra long and sleep is something to catch up on later.
For the third year, I find myself in the Saturday – 1:00am timeslot at the Free Times Cafe. It’s one of the best places to be as the festival winds down. Come in, find a comfortable seat, and order an iced tea (or a nightcap) or a bowl of matzo ball soup in the wee hours. I’ll play you some acoustic music to rest your ears and minds after a whirlwind week. Find the details here.
Check out this NXNE preview article by Ryan Ayukawa who, incidentally, gave me my first ever gig at the Free Times Cafe, some ten years ago.