I remember the first time I ever set foot (or skate) on a hockey rink. It was in December 1972, at the outdoor rink up by the Cement Plant houses in Havelock, New Brunswick. I was four years old. My…
“Steel Belted Radio”
In August of 1997, I was at a radio station in Calgary promoting our new song, “Rattle The Cage.” While on the air, the D.J. and I were laughing it up, going back and forth. Lots of fun. He played…
Havelock, New Brunswick – 1978
There is something that happens when you walk back into the rink after the summer away. As you take that first rush of cold air into your lungs, you are hit with a combination of smells. The smell of dressing…
The C.I. West In Edmonton in August of 1988
In May of 1988, I took a gig fronting a rock band from Saskatoon called “Last Child”. As far as I was concerned, all my dreams had come true. I was on my way! We were playing six nights a week…
Last Thoughts On John Prine
“And I smiled on the Wabash,the last time I passed itYes I gave her a winkfrom the passenger side.My foot fell asleep,as I swallowed my candy,knowing he was in heaven before he died…”‘He Was In Heaven Before He Died’ I…
“Lonesome Stretch Of Highway” Revisited
“I’ve always loved the sound of my guitar in another town. Late night coffee, has its late night charm…” Click on the link for episode 11 of the Revisited Series. “Lonesome Stretch Of Highway” Yeah buddy! Mike
“Born By The Radio” Revisited
“You gotta travel light to travel far. It’s not where you’ve been, it’s who you are. Don’t let the days turn into years, If you do what you love, then you’ve nothing to fear…” Click on the link to check…
“Red And White Blues” Revisited
“Well, let me tell you where I’ve been, Since I’ve been gone and back again. I’m coming in on an Alberta wind, Bartender, bottoms up!” Click on the link to check out episode 9 of the Revisited Series. “Red and…
“8:30 Newfoundland” Revisited
“Well, I can’t say ‘it ain’t good to be back.’ and it took a long time to get back on track.I came real close to the “fade to black”, but I see a little light just a coming through the…
“Rock and Roll Recordings” Revisited
“Hanging around ain’t no good,In a coulda shoulda woulda neighbourhoodBut the higher you get, the further you can fallBetter that, than never trying at all…” When I recorded this batch of songs in September of 2003, I figured that this…