Canadian music still rocks! Part II

I have over the last few days been listening to a band that never quite made it mainstream, but nevertheless influenced scores of young musicians back in the early 90's. The band is none other that The Lowest of The Low"...do I hear crickets? I'm not surprised if you haven't heard of them, they were really only popular around Southern Ontario and Western New York. However, after listening to them again after this many years I am amazed by the staying power of their music and incisive lyrics.

The reason I am getting back into them is because I have recently picked up my guitar and started playing after many years of neglect. I learned of The Low at exactly the time I was learning to play guitar so I ended up learning a number of their songs. Another band that I learned to play guitar to was The Lemonheads. They're not quite as brilliant in the lyrics department, but nevertheless still so fun to play.

It's funny to me that what has returned me to playing music hasn't been new songs, but the same old ones, albeit experienced in a new way as I age and mature.

I also hope that you find joy in the same old songs experienced in a new way.

Canadian music still rocks!

Three weeks into my working vacation in Quebec. Have enjoyed the city immensely. The summer musical festival was fantastic. Saw acts such as Feist, Stars, Great Big Sea, and venerable rockers Honeymoon Suite. Two things really struck me about the shows I saw: 1. Great Big Sea were unbelievably good. In fact so good, that my 15 minute stopover before going to Stone Temple Pilots turned into 2 hrs of Newfoundland kitchen party and no STP. 2. Even though they haven't been in the spotlight for roughly 2 decades Honeymoon Suite could still rock. It was also amazing to me that I knew many of their songs this many years later (that's the benefit of a hook).

Anyhow, in business news, Jamie and I have been busy trying to put together pro forma financials that investors want to see. We think we have something together now that should do the job. Hopefully the right people will see what we have to offer and will come through.

That's it for now.