these dark canyons

Surprised is an understatement. We’re shocked but definitely excited that “These Dark Canyons” has been nominated for a Juno in the Contemporary Roots Album of the Year category. We’re in there with exceptional fellow musicians Mariel Buckley (Strange Trip Ahead), Matt Andersen (The Hammer & The Rose), Noeline Hoffman (Purple Gas), and William Prince (Further From the Country). So we will be heading to Hamilton in late March for the festivities!

DETAILS:w/MerivalSunday, October 5, 2025Tickets: $30 advance/$15 for artists and arts workers/$37 at the doorDoor: 7:30pmMerival: 8pmThe Young Novelists: 8:45pm VENUE:Hugh’s Room Live296 Broadview AveToronto, ON

We’ve finally got new music for you! This album took a while to record, for all the reasons you might expect over the past 5 years. For a while we weren’t even sure what to do with these songs but it felt right to release them and at least share what we’ve been doing with folks, if they’re interested. And so, this is the first single: “All Of My Friends Are Leaving”! Sure, a sad song, but it *sounds* happy and that’s the key right? This one had its start from a Rock Lottery. What’s a Rock Lottery? That’s a…    read more.