This is a clever take (by Greenpeace) on the terrible impact of the BP oil disaster in the Gulf of Mexico. Sometimes humour and satire does deliver a message with more impact. Scamwow

Summer has officially arrived in Vancouver. It’s hot! 30 degrees plus humidity. I find myself hiding indoors in the shade, in front of the fan waiting for that 2-3 degree drop in temperature that will allow me to get on my bike. Had an excellent time in Portland, OR. What a great city. Known as […]

There’s a recent blog post from a Greenpeace worker who’s documenting the impact of the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. He describes the tens of thousands of dead hermit crabs on the beaches of Grand Isle, LA. The problem is that it’s all connected. Hermit crabs may not be quite as cute as […]

I’m very excited that I’ve been able to book the Vancity Culture Lab @ the Cultch for my W.I.R. Vancouver release party on Saturday, Oct 16th. Just starting to sort through the details, but it will be a benefit concert featuring the toons from my latest release, a multi-media show & another yet-to-be-announced excellent local […]

I’m excited about playing a couple of shows in Portland next month. Sharing the nigh on July 2 with a funky Portland band called raised by tv at Mississippi Pizza & playing solo at In Other Words, a feminist bookstore, on July 3. It’s funny in the “old days” (perhaps early days is more accurate) […]

Received confirmation this week that 2 more titles have been added to Library & Archives Canada: songs from the tinforest & World in Reverse. Visit Library & Archives Canada

My pals & musical colleagues, audio-lava, are releasing their new album with a party Friday May 14th @ Hennesey in Vancouver. Here are the details: Hennessey Dining Lounge : 53 West Broadway. 604-875-9006. www.hennesseydininglounge.com Show @ 8pm. Cover $6. With guest musicians: Zoe (talented 12 year old musician) and Onward Voyageur (myspace.com/onwardvoyageur) Visit audio-lava.com for […]

Visited a wonderful friend & mentor in Kingston. We explored an antique market & I almost came home with a French Horn. Enjoyed the train ride between Ottawa & Toronto. Brought back lots of memories of my childhood days in small town southern Ontario. Fallow fields and trees blurring by. The clackety-clack of the rails […]