Once in a while you come across a song that just makes you smile. It's different and refreshing. I had bumped into Freddie Mojallal (aka The Autumn Portrait) at a bar downtown recently. He's one of those guys you want to just give a hug to as soon as you see him. He's such a warm guy with an equally … [Read more...]
UberFan
Teens (and tweens) can be... a little obsessive in their fandom, shall we say? But most have not gone this far! Rockoholic, by CJ Skuse Scholastic, ISBN: 978 0 545 42960 3 Jody is a serious Regulators fan - room plastered in posters, gone vegetarian for the singer, who she adores, and … [Read more...]
Boy Band? Kinda, but listen up!
If you haven't heard of the Brothers Dubé, listen up! They're talented and they've got an interesting story... The Brothers Dubé is one of the youngest alternative rock bands in the world. In the last three years, they have been working with Grammy-Nominated producer Randall Prescott and Kaylen … [Read more...]
Natural Ability
Me: Ava Scarlett? Come finish your breakfast please... She: Whaaahmmmm? Me: What are you doing, Madame? She: Just playing my fork. *strums* Me: Um... She: *rocking out* I blame my mother for showing her this air-guitar stance. Totally. (SEE what you've done, … [Read more...]
Don’t Be Daft – Be Daft Punk.
You know how a new Daft Punk album just dropped the other day, right? And you're heard lots of ear candy already, riiiight? No?! Oh. Issokay. Allow me to school you... I like this track - it features Pharrell Williams, who I kind of adore (still awesome, though different from this track I … [Read more...]
Rhythm…beats like your heart!
Have you ever taken your kids to the symphony? The Toronto Symphony Orchestra caters to families with their amazing Young People's Concerts created to promote music in an entertaining way for the little folks with a bit of education thrown in. As an adult, I must say that it's a great break from the … [Read more...]
FotoFriday – Jammin
A typical Friday night at our place. … [Read more...]
Music to my ears
I've lived through the recorder once already when Cam was in grade 4. He took it again in grade 6. He is currently learning the ukulele and I think that's pretty cool. The notice came home awhile ago for me to send the money in for Cuyler's recorder. I rolled my eyes, sent it in and forgot about … [Read more...]
Oh, Do You Know The Lumineers?
I caught a performance by The Lumineers on Saturday Night Live this weekend, since I record that show, and I've found myself watching it again and again since then. I'm sure nerves played with their voices a little bit, but they really looked like they were having the time of their lives that night. … [Read more...]
Being Invisible
There's a lot going on around our house these days... I feel like I'm constantly on the go for unusual errands lately, and I'm running an awful lot. It's okay though. My extra-long leather gloves, oversized sunglasses, jaunty handbag and gigantic earphones sitting on the table await me. One … [Read more...]