I watched a very interesting documentary online a few weeks ago, and have since been recommending it to people while I digest some of the thoughts the film put forward about art and culture and the internet. This backlash against the internet seems to be a prevailing theme in the content I’m consuming lately, and [...]

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The Province of Ontario have been running some neat ads in buses, encouraging prospective students to see how they can apply their interests in possible future careers. I think it’s pretty smart, actually – there are lots of connections that might not be obvious at first to a student. And then there are connections that [...]

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I was very excited earlier in the month to attend a bit of a “Plumtree” musical reunion – Carla and Lynette Gillis’ new band “Sister” were in Ottawa at Raw Sugar, and Catriona Sturton opened up for them. The show was awesome (but too short!) and I got to hang out with the ladies (and [...]

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I stumbled into this very cool video of Bobby McFerrin (the “Don’t worry be happy” guy) demonstrating the power of collective musical expectations – playing the audience’s brains  like a piano. Super neat.
I’ve always been a fan of his musical experimentation – but you rarely hear about him unless you’re looking. I wish he had [...]

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I’m very excited about this year’s Bluesfest lineup! Depending on my schedule I’m pretty sure I’m getting a full 12-day pass, most nights showcase more than one artist I’m interested in seeing. I’m especially excited about Chris Smither’s awesome acoustic soloing – I’m going to try to get him to sign my guitar. He’s got [...]

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