Harrison Kennedy at the OCFF "Toronto Blues Society" Sponsored Showcase

I had the pleasure of catching Harrison Kennedy's "Toronto Blues Society" sponsored showcase at the OCFF. He is one of my favorites. I have seen him perform quite a few times now, singing and playing his old "Stella" acoustic guitar. This time was different though, he was playing an "octave mandolin" tuned in open G. It was a great performance. Thanks Harrison and Derek and the TBS.

Johnny Johnson, Toronto's most versatile woodwind player

Johnny Johnson is a very versatile woodwind player and a natural musician. He palys all the saxophones from soprano to baritone, he is also proficient on piccolo, flute, alto flute, clarinet and harmonica.
John's versatility on all of these instruments has allowed him the opportunity to play with such diverse performers as Molly Johnson, Holly Cole, Diana Krall, Aretha Franklin, Dionne Warwick, Roberta Flack, Peabo Bryson etc... etc..........

Stewart Park Festival in Perth, Cedar Waxwings

I was crossing this bridge at Stewart Park in Perth during the annual Fesival and these little birds were flying by like little fighter jets going after the little bugs hanging out over the water.
Another photographer said they were "Cedar Waxwing's." They really are beautiful.

Allen Toussaint & Mavis Staples in Toronto 2010

Wow Allen Toussaint and Mavis Staples under one roof. It almost came down. Allen has written and performed some of the biggest hit songs of all time. He is also an amazing performer. New Orleans has some really major talent there still............
Mavis is a powerhouse on any stage, she was at the church singing with her family in Memphis when Martin Luther King Jr. gave his speech about "I've Been To The Mountaintop." Very moving. He was assasinated at the "Lorraine Motel" not too long after he gave the speech. The motel is now the "National Museum Of Civil Rights." I have some photos of it in an earlier blog.