“I actually look forward to being at the festival more than I look forward to getting this. At the same time, it is an honour and I’m very pleased about it,” said Cockburn
Read MoreSlowcity.ca Open Mic: William Prince, Arctic Monkeys, Bruce Cockburn, Orchestra GOLD, miles from nowhere, Mimi O'Bonsawin, and Ryan Wayne
By Will McGuirk
"’Easier and Harder' is about giving love a chance to mature. The lessons we learn when we get past the honeymoon stage. The benefits of not giving up and getting to love someone entirely; not only for their strengths but their shortcomings as well. There’s a comedy to it that I feel gives a peek into what long-term love is like. Live and learn. Give and take.” - William Prince
Gigs: Broken Social Scene, Bruce Cockburn at Massey Hall
By Will McGuirk
Broken Social Scene Wednesday and Thursday Apr 20 and 21 2022. Tickets here
Bruce Cockburn Friday Apr 22 2022. Tickets here
Slowcity.ca Open Mic - Front Porching edition with Bruce Cockburn, Rich Aucoin, BodyWash, Jacques Greene, The Actual Goners, Dante Matas and Royal Tusk
By Will McGuirk
The neighbours must think it strange to hear such a variety of sounds emanating from my front porch. But there’s listening to be done and it is a lovely night, another one, how lucky are we to have such days, and to have such music and its the least we can do, to listen, perhaps like, perhaps share but to at least care. The job at hand now is to care. Its important and necessary.
Slowcity.ca Open Mic with Winona Forever, Keb' Mo', Rhye, Yoke Lore, Union Duke, Bruce Cockburn, half•alive, White Elephant Orchestra, Auras,
By Will McGuirk
No raining on any parades, just celebrate with everyone out on the streets taking back the streets, owning the streets and their city, making it theirs again, its a good thing and it needs a soundtrack so here you go. . . Winona Forever, Keb’ Mo’, Rhye, Yoke Lore, Union Duke, Bruce Cockburn, half•alive, White Elephant Orchestra, Scattered Clouds and Auras.