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The weather in Toronto is already burning hot, and it’s only May. So that means it’s outdoor patio season. Outdoor shows are always fun, and it’s grand experience to sing while the sun is beaming down on you (while getting tanned and roasted). As summer approaches, it’s always cool to do these types of shows, cause the weather adds more mystery to the songs, and the drinks turn into weird requests (i.e. Can you play the theme song from Lost? Yes sir). When you look at audiences on patios, some are watching you with a smirk, others are deep into their books, or their dinner, or their witty friends/family conversations. I’m generally into the songs, and nothing else in the summer of 2012. See you on a Patio soon (I’ll let you know where).

The Hard Rock Café Toronto was full of good vibes March 30th, as myself and a bunch of other great bands took to the stage to raise funds for Sick Kids Hospital Toronto. It was a great show, but oddly enough I was the only solo artist there (everyone else had a band). Didn’t really make a difference (Dylan and Springsteen did it) but I had to work 12.5% more, running around the stage to cover not having a band. The audience was great, and I debuted a new song called “Complaining” that night. Check it out in the music section.

Also noticed they spelt my name wrong on the poster for the show (Brandon with an “a”), that’s okay, what’s in a name anyways?

The Rivoli in Toronto has hosted so many musicians over the years that almost every singer/songwriter from LA to NYC, has passed (or passed out) through it’s doors. I was lucky enough to do that 4 times in 2011. Unfortunately I had to turn down a February show due to another show commitment, but I’m looking forward to getting back to one of my all-time favorite Toronto stages in 2012. Infact as of March 10th, I may be there for some May, and June dates (i’ll let you know when). They also have a great dinner menu too.