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…

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…

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

October 10, 2012Toronto, ON Mes Amis, My goodness has it ever been an adventurous few weeks – and so busy! I have lots and lots to tell, but sadly not enough time to tell it… Soon, I promise. Today was another glorious day in the studio with my dear Captain, Lyndell Montgomery, in the name of the glory of our…   see more…

August 11, 2012Farm Heaven, ON It’s one of those rainy afternoons in the old farm house. The kind where you’re stuck inside with the cat and start looking for a hidden room to explore… I’ve crawled inside the old wardrobe in my bedroom, in hopes it may open up to another world. Somewhere beyond these boots and bunny fur coats…   see more…

August 3, 2012Toronto, ON Hello My Darlings! I’m back from the dead and out from the hole in which I’ve been hiding… And in fine form, obviously! It was a deep, dark, delicious hole, thoroughly replete with summer sun, glistening jewels, new shoes, fancy oysters, fluffed pillows, rose gardens, old movies, nylon strings, magnificent feasts, puppy kisses, and lots and lots of flamenco…   see more…

February 6, 2012Toronto ON Coming very soon to The Cameron House … The Sweetest event of the year! A Sweet Soirée -Valentine`s Cabaret- Thursday, February 9thHosted by Kristin SweetlandStarring: Jess McAvoy, Evalyn Parry, David Newland, Scarlett Jane (Andrea Ramolo & Cindy Doire.) And of course, Lyndell Montgomery and the return of Captain Dirt & The Skirt! More details on my…   see more…

January 3, 2012Toronto, ON Happy New Year, People! It’s a good one already. I was planning on staying home New Year’s Eve with my faux fire, fuzzy slippers and guitar… Would have sipped some superb sparkling rosé and penned an inspirational blog post with words like “resolution” and “apocalypse” and “unapologetically glamorous.” However, in the end I decided to venture…   see more…

August 17, 2011 Toronto, ON It’s been ages, I know, since I spun a Sweetlandish yarn and told you all my secrets. A lot has happened. Many miles driven, photos taken, lobsters trapped, trees climbed, walls scaled, gigs played, postcards mailed, beasts tamed and feasts eaten. Not to mention the message in a bottle I was forced to throw overboard. Do…   see more…