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Last night I attended the premiere of Neil Peart: No One's Disciple at TIFF. Geddy was there, Alex was there, and Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith was there. The doc was great and is coming soon to CBC Gem. At the reception and screening I bumped into so
In this 1977th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Dave Rosencrans, former International Product Manager of Sub Pop in the 90s, about Canadian bands signed to the label, from Eric's Trip to Jale. This episode is exactly 1:36:53. You can listen to this episode in a variety
In this 1976th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Colin James about his new book Playing the Changes: A Musician's Memoir, a poignant, humourous and heartfelt coming-of-age memoir from one of Canada's most beloved musicians. This episode is exactly 1:00:15. You can listen to this episode in
In this 1974th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike catches up with Raymi the Minx, his guest for episode 88 over 12 years ago. At the time, Mike described Raymi as a "provocative blogger". Who is she today? This episode is exactly 1:24:21. You can listen to this episode
In this 1973rd episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Loverboy's Paul Dean about his years in Loverboy playing with Mike Reno, their induction into the Canadian Songwriter's Hall of Fame, Turn Me Loose, Working for the Weekend, and what's next for the band. This episode is exactly 54:51.
Pye Dubois was a lyricist who worked closely with Kim Mitchell and Max Webster and occasionally Rush.
On Wednesday I shared the sad news that Andy Donato had passed away at the age of 89. Until very recently, Andy was still getting published in The Toronto Sun, a Postmedia-owned newspaper. I attached to that article his final editorial cartoon, a "That's all folks" farewell after 55 years.
On this 1975th episode of Toronto Mike'd, and 57th episode of TOAST, Mike is joined by Rob Preuss and Bob Willette as they kick out their favourite home jams. This episode is exactly 2:08:33. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Listen on Apple
I'm producing a live event for Karen Stintz and Nick Ainis. It's taking place at the Old Mill on October 7, 2026 and you get secure free tickets here . Karen will be selling her book and will have a fireside-style conversation with the host of Building Toronto's Skyline, Nick Ainis.
Duncan Sheik was the musician was best known for his 1996 single “Barely Breathing” and his Tony-winning work on Broadway's Spring Awakening.
Welcome to this week's Open Mike. I'm Mike and I'll be your master of ceremonies for the day. Feel free to use this space to vent, rant, share a story and/or ask a question of the FOTM hivemind.
In this 1972nd episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with musician Don Breithaupt about his song-writing, winning an Emmy for writing the 6Teen theme song, all the great artists he's collaborated with, his love for Steely Dan’s Aja and his induction into the Mississauga Music Walk of Fame. This
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