Phil’s Inn

Esteemed musicians/composers Tony Quarrington and Paul Corey visit the Inn and we talk a bit about Norm Hacking, his music and his legacy and his birthday . . . 

Brad, suffering from acute Trump Exhaustion Syndrome, decides to use the employees' climate controlled and simulated geodesic dome to balance things out . . . chakras and cheese . . . 

with the weather just too darned hot, Brad escapes to the beach with lapping waves, cool beverages, and 147 sunscreen.

Ken and Chris Whitely visit the Inn and we talk about jug band music, the blues, Toronto music scene in the early 60s, gospel music, and cabbages and kings . . . a splendid time was had by all . . . 

in acknowledgment of the generous and affirming donations to CIUT 89.5 FM Spring Fundraising Drive, Brad decides to kill the jibber-jabber and just let the music flow . . . kinda like mix tapes . . .

Thanks to Peter Stamp, Steve Fruitman, Michael Booth of Hugh's Room, chanteuse Beverly Taft, Mike Tadros, Peter Rowe, and Arman, the guy from the Board, and all the donors who took time, effort, and money in supporting an island of audio independence - CUIT 89.5 FM. 

Beverly Taft, chanteuse extraordinaire, drops by the Inn for a short visit, bringing her songs and ukulele.  I even lowered the bowling alley sound effect in honour of her visit . . .

Paul James drops into the Inn with his guitar, his harp rack, his stories, and his charm . . . a splendid time was had by all . . . 

The Inn hosts the regional convention of the NADD - the National Association of Day Drinkers - and Brad decided to play music celebrating what the Irish simply call "the drink" . . . 

Brad controls the weather at the Inn this week - no more victim of our weather karma - and has decided to make it rain. Brad also completely forgets David Celia was coming for a visit. What a nice surprise his visit was . . . and he brought his guitar . . .