May 21, 2010London, ON Bonsoir from late-night London-town. Me, myself and the mini dog have been doing some important post-tour laundry, working on our photographs and plotting the glory of our coming weekend! Not to mention, catching up on all our favourite TV shows that my parents’ PVR was kind enough to record for me while I was away. Um… see more…
May 17, 2010Rochester, NY I confess. After a whole week of basic cable I am so happy to see the Turner Classic Movies channel again. How I missed thee! It’s really the perfect end to a perfectly long travelling day. Along with a bubble bath. Woke up this morning and said my sweet goodbyes to Brooklyn. One serious espresso and… see more…
May 14, 2010Brooklyn, NY Word up from the Park Slope slope! My week in New York City is already more than half over. How did that happen so fast? I’ve been having an epic time, perhaps the best NYC trip ever. Played a great show last night at Caffé Vivaldi and made some new friends. Then ran over to catch… see more…
May 10, 2010 Edison, NJ Nothing says road girl like waking up in a New Jersey Turnpike motel on your birthday. By yourself. But I am happy as can be so long as these directions to Starbucks get me a doppio espresso asap. Driving into NYC this aft, for a haircut, a much-needed manicure and une petite Sweetlandish birthday soirée. Meeting… see more…
May 7, 2010Port Deposit, MD Greetings from beautiful Chesapeake Bay. I’ve just come in for the night after my first inaugural campfire of 2010! My hair smells positively delicious … and bed is calling. Had an amazing night in Baltimore this eve sitting in with my dear friend James Keelaghan for his gig at the Cellar Stage. Because everybody loves… see more…
May 5, 2010Kingston, NY Quelle belle journée! The first day this year it’s been hot enough to tell that the air-conditioner in my car is broken … Ah zut. More freon s.v.p. I’m sitting atop a mountain overlooking I-87. Good thing they have wireless here. And amber lager. Am waiting for the sun to set and New York City rush-hour… see more…
May 1, 2010Toronto, ON Happy May Day from grey and lovely Torontonia! Woke up at a reasonable hour ce matin and enjoyed a delicious Beltane champagne brunch at Eddie Levesque’s. Mmmmmm. Fontina cheese and truffle oil scramble … 4ever! Tonight, I’ll be celebrating my very favourite ancient pagan holiday with a special concert in the Fleishman Gallery @ Wonderworks. Come… see more…
April 20, 2010 Mysteryville, ON Mes Petit Choux, I’ve been hard at work with Mr. Laptop all the livelong day, updating, uploading and overwriting … Just posted a new album in my “Adventures in Sweetland” gallery of some sweet shots from the cold season! It’s called “Winterspring” and you can peruse it ici. Is it beer o’clock yet? Sunshine, xK… see more…
April 19, 2010 Sweetland, ON Spring is in full force here at the Sweetland family ranch. Puppies are pouncing, pansies are pushing and I’m packing my boxes! Have a couple weeks off before my next show and will likely spend it plotting the decor for my new apartment … Sooo exciting. I’ll be liberating many things I’ve left in my parents’… see more…
April 12, 2010Windsor, ON Hey y’all! Good morning from dingy motel row. Last night we played the Phog Lounge and had a total blast. Left the bar late to find a hotel, and somehow managed to end up in the skankiest motel of all our touring histories! I suppose we could have left upon beholding the scene that is our… see more…