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I’m used to Summer being a very busy time for patio shows, but this year in particular I’ve “out-done” myself with lining up, up to 5 shows in a row per week at different great establishments. Not only was this challenging logistically, it practically made me understand how my forefathers performed (i.e. Elvis in Vegas 2 shows per day, Sinatra 3 shows per day, The Beatles in Hamburg, 2 shows per day with 6 hour sets). Although challenging, it was fantastic, and I hope that next summer I can top myself to have 6.2 shows in a row. From the city to the suburbs, and back to the city, by far the most logistical gig was performing at Bloor Jarvis Fionn McCools the same day (and area) as World Pride day. To be honest, I totally forgot it was happening (I lead a busy life), and it was nuts performing to close to 100,000 passerby’s in the hot 100 F Toronto weather. Hot child in the City indeed.

It doesn’t feel like summer unless you fit in 1 golf game somewhere, and where better to do that than Club Links Glen Abby Golf Course in Oakville. I was flattered to be asked to perform again this summer, and it’s been great seeing the staff again and meeting so many Golf Pro’s. As I would perform in the great Eighteen Lounge (where the 18^th hole is), I’d see golf professionals give me thumbs up, or their wives just smiling at me. Guess they got the Twitter Invite via the club house.