Alex Cuba brought a Spanish vibe to the main stage of Hillside Festival. This Cuban-Canadian singer and band delivered a bit of an, ‘I’m on vacation’ kind of vibe. A ‘Latin- Funk’ filled our ears and showed is why he is a Latin Grammy/Juno winner. Recording mostly in Spanish, Alex has four albums out and…

No music festival is complete without an Australian vibe. Ash Grunwald was the first artist that I saw at Hillside Festival. Seated at the Island stage, I awaited the Aussie blues rockstar, to one man band our socks off. Ash played two different guitars and and a kick drum, while simultaneously singing along with  self written, blues…

Imagine a music festival, that combines musicians, camping, local artisans, workshops, recycleing, and healthy organic foods. All compact on a wee island inside a conservation area. This past weekend I attended Hillside Festival, at Guelph Lake Conservation Area. While you’re deciding which musical artist to watch, at four different stages (simultaneously), what workshop to attend, and the…

This evening, I had the privilege to see and hear the Australian Singer Songstress Mama Kin. Fresh from her North American Tour, along side the John Butler Trio, Mama Kin put some soul into The Dakota Tavern stage; and I little whiskey.  She started off with ‘Cherokee Boy’ which seamed to calm her nerves a…

Recently a friend of mine, and I, went to Oxford Renaissance Festival. It’s held at the Woodstock Fairgrounds and next to the Oxford weekend markets. Arriving in time for the scheduled rain showers, we decided to have lunch first before venturing out in the wet. Fast forward to a consumed lunch, a stop at Canadian…

Walking around with my camera, is a kind of meditation for me. No matter where I end up, there are always interesting things happening around me. On my Birthday I took a walk around the neighbourhood. Taking the time to notice the street plant life, in  hidden corners, and neighbouring yards. Capturing textures, colour, and shape;…