I come from a coffee shop community of local singer-songwriters and visual artists; aspiring individuals trying to make a name for themselves. While there are a number of coffee (and tea) haunts in the city, the flavour of local talent is decidedly different. My mind is bending a little to wrap itself around the meter and melody of this music so contrasted to my RCM upbringing and love of groovy piano and acoustic guitar. There’s no Simon and Garfunkel covers here.
Music and entertainment are windows into any culture. Although it’s a little difficult to distinguish the heart and emotion behind it, I’m determined to peer into this unique and ancient window, and maybe understand a bit more about my new neighbors in the meantime. Maybe I can get this guy to lay down a little drum loop for a remix of “Piano Man”.
