December 2008
22 posts
Tour Blog 3
So it has come to an end. The tour with Martha Wainwright was such an incredible experience. A perfect way to introduce Loveshit in a live context. Solo & “not so” solo. A big up to Valerie 1, Valerie 2, Alex, Mark, Oren, Brad, Martha, Matt, Joe, Brian, Kate, Dom, Martin, Marie-Michèle and all the staff and stagehands at the shows. You spoiled me with your awesomeness and I am...
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Cold
Dress warm. It’s stupid cold outside. Just went to breakfast with Gavin (from The Wooden Sky). Gavin is probably one of my favorite canadian songwriters. Also one of the tallest people I know. Whoa!
Another show with Martha tonight. See ya. xo
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WatchMatt Johnson rocking the skins during soundcheck in Quebec City. Boom!
Quebec City Show Review (click here) →
Tour Blog 2
Holy mother of John Lennon!!! Last night was amazing! Thank you to everyone who came out. Quebec City is rapidly becoming my favorite place to play. You guys rock so hard it hurts. Probably one of the most beautiful unique venues I’ve ever had the chance of playing in. Got to meet Kate (Martha’s mom) last night at dinner. Absolute sweetheart. It’s nice to have grown up in the...
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Tour Blog
So yeah. I was watching Martha perform my favorite song last night in Joliette. Fuck. I was schooled. How to not simply perform a song, but really deliver it. How to make a song new again every night. I’m still learning, but damn can that woman sing.
I really enjoy performing solo. Cobra-less. It’s a different kind of trip. Playing with the band is always nice, but I sure do learn a...
BMFA
Song of the day…
Poetry is no place for a heart that’s a whore And I’m young & I’m strong But I feel old & tired Overfired And I’ve been poked & stoked It’s all smoke, there’s no more fire Only desire For you, whoever you are For you, whoever you are You say my time here has been some sort of joke That I’ve been messing around Some sort...
Air Blog
3:16pm in the sky, over the clouds, somewhere between toronto & montreal looking forward to a nice long nap…
i just listened to loveshit on the plane while holding the booklet and reading through every line… first time experience. i’m so happy with this album and thrilled to start playing these songs again for y’all. every line still breaks my heart and i’m at...
Video blog & iTunes release today
Greetings from rainy Toronto.
I love the rain. And I love hotels.
Something about making a mess in some beautiful generic room on the 43rd floor which has probably had its fair share of odd mishaps and debauchery. Went down for a late breakfast and slept about 11 hours last night. Really have to be in shape for the all nighter we are about to pull off.
I met the lovely people at Vision Films...
top 10
It’s that time of year. I’ve decided to compile a short list of my favorite albums from 2008. It allows me to share music with you and also look back on just how great this year has been in the pop audio department. Voici mon top 10, sans aucun ordre…
Bon Iver - For Emma, Forever Ago
Scarlett Johansson - Anywhere I Lay My Head
My Morning Jacket - Evil Urges
Wolf Parade - At...
Shout outs & big thanks
Big shout out to my boy Brian Borcherdt (Holy Fuck) who is opening for Martha Wainwright on her current Canadian dates. I’ve been hard at work, rehearsing with Alex & Mark… making sure that our set is tight as hell for y’all next week.
A big thanks to all of you who have been sending me the links to Martha’s love for Loveshit. And especially, thanks Martha for...
