August 29, 2018 Toronto, ON I am just returned from the West Coast, still smelling of sea air, freshly shucked oysters and my friend’s 12 week old great dane puppy named Luna. I had the most magical and wonderful adventure and of course there are lots of photos to prove it. My journey began in Vancouver where I rented a…   see more…

June 19, 2014 Toronto, ON Hello at long last,And happy almost summertime! I know I’ve been a silent Sweetland for quite a while now… There is much to catch you up on. As the solstice nears on Saturday, I’m getting prepared for all my upcoming plans for the warm season. I have a few adventures in store with Captain Dirt…   see more…

March 20, 2014 Toronto, ON Springtime is an exciting time for Captain Dirt & The Skirt. We have lots of shows coming up including our April residency at the Cameron House in Toronto. Every week we’ll be featuring a different special guest including: Annabelle Chvostek, Megan Lane, Ambre McLean and Katie DuTemple. And if you’re up in Capital City hope to…   see more…

November 13, 2013 Toronto, ON Hello My Pets, I know I’ve been a delinquent blogger of late … Please forgive me. It’s not that there haven’t been stories to tell (oh, so many.) But some, I suppose, I’ve decided to keep secret and others I will soon divulge in Sweetlandish story form.  These may or may not concern a dingo,…   see more…

September 9, 2013 Toronto, ON Our brand new beautiful Captain Dirt & The Skirt website is live! Have a peek at www.dirtandskirt.com. xoxDirt & Skirt

June 20, 2013 Toronto, ON Hello Summertime! The solstice bells will ring tonight at 1:04 am EDT, and I shall be there to pop the bubbly, and eat a celebratory strawberry. Or six. It’s been a full double-fortnight since I last properly wrote – and for my silence, I apologize. A girl has to keep some of her secrets. But…   see more…

May 28, 2013Toronto, ON THE ADVENTURES OF CAPTAIN DIRT & THE SKIRT is here at last! Buy it now via Arbora Vita Music. Coming soon to iTunes too … Stay tuned for more info and purchasing options. Buy it here. xoDirt & Skirt

May 19, 2013Dalkeith, ONIt’s finally happening! Captain Dirt & The Skirt will be releasing our brand new album on May 29 at Lula Lounge in Toronto. “The Adventures of Captain Dirt & The Skirt” is a multi-genre instrumental journey produced by Juno award-winner David Travers-Smith (Wailin’ Jennys, Oh Susanna) and features the musical musings of such accomplished players as Ken Whiteley, Kevin…   see more…

March 11, 2013 Cordova Lake, ON Bonsoir from little frozen lake land, a sobriquet that might not apply much longer if it keeps raining kittens and puppies outside. I’ve been hiding away in the Kawarthas for a good week now. It’s just me, my guitar, and the long stretch of white that leads on towards the horizon. There’s hardly a…   see more…

February 28, 2013Toronto, ON It’s a winter wonderland once more in Corktown, Toronto. And after the grand deluge of yesternight, a surprise, I suppose, to wake up to anything besides an ark outside my window. Despite the weather, I took myself on a grand wandering date yesterday avec umbrella, boots, and camera. What more does a girl need besides a…   see more…