Although it did not come as a surprise to anyone —except possibly Peter Mathieson himself— the passing of the veteran Folk singer and wit the morning of Monday June 18 nevertheless was a cause for profound sadness among his many friends, fans and fellow players. The irrepressible humourist, bon vivant and crafter of delightfully clever…
A good friend to TorontoMoon.ca could use the music community’s help right now. Songwriter and longtime subscriber Peter Mathieson has been battling cancer for several years, somewhat successfully with the aid of an unorthodox but successful treatment not covered by OHIP. After paying for the oil used in the treatment with credit cards for some…
\ TO DOWNTOWN \ After several years on hiatus from the music scene veteran Folk singer and songwriter Peter Mathieson returned to active playing four years ago (inspired to do so at one of my open stages, I’m proud to say) and has steadily gained recognition anew for his witty and wry original tunes and…
\ TO DOWNTOWN \ For nearly two years now, once a month Folk songwriter Glen Hornblast gathers together a group of fellow artists to put on what he calls the Nashville Bound series, at which, as I’ve told you previously, talents each take turns sharing their songs and sometimes accompanying one another on original tunes.…
\ TO DOWNTOWN \ Shows featuring multiple artists seem to have really proliferated over the past few years, allowing a lot of talents who may not have enough material to fill an entire four hours or so to still have an opportunity to shine in the spotlight. This afternoon and early evening at Tranzac Lounge…
\ TO WEST \ A “good ol’ folk singer” as he might describe himself, Peter Mathieson is both a composer of catchy, cheeky Roots ditties and a witty, engaging presence on stage and off. In 2011 the veteran songwriter released his answer to “unplugged” albums by Eric Clapton and Rod Stewart: his Unscrewed collection of…
3 multi-artist Roots-Pop Kensington shows feels like a festival /// It may still seem like winter late at night but lately the days are starting to actually feel like Spring. And along with sightings of robins, budding tree stems and grass blades nervously poking forth, the creative juices of artists have started flowing again too.…
11-2> Jordan Glick & The Usual Suspects @ Relish, 2152 Danforth Ave. TO E. ~Jazz 11am-2pm> Kiki’s Klezmer Trio for Jazz Brunch @ Free Times Café, 320 College St., TO *11am-3pm> Rockabilly Brunch with The Cosmotones @ Dominion On Queen, 500 Queen St. E., TO ~Rockabilly *12-3> Ken Yoshioka & Dave McManus Blues Brunch…
