SN8 | Ep388 - Ron Sexsmith

Ron Sexsmith - The new album is Hermitage https://www.facebook.com/ronsexsmith Hermitage (any secluded place of residence or habitation; retreat; hideaway. ) Our special guest today is an extremely gifted singer-songwriter from St. Catharines, Ontario - Ron Sexsmith! Ron’s songs are both earnest and playful, joyful and sorrowful. He is a masterful song-writer, an incredibly gifted musician. He was named songwriter of the year at the 2005 Juno Awards. Ron Sexsmith began releasing recordings of his own material in 1985 at age 21, and has since recorded fifteen albums. Artists who initially inspired him to become a musician have given him praise, he has won acclaim not only from the critics but from fellow Artists like Paul McCartney, Elvis Costello, and John Hiatt -- Borrowing a quote from another writer that sums Ron Sexsmith up nicely: “He has a talent for catchy but graceful melodies that's matched by his skills as a lyricist, drawing compact sketches of love and the trials of everyday life that are heartfelt and compassionate even when he's being witty, and warm without becoming overly sentimental.” He’s our special guest today - - - Music icon, Ron Sexsmith! Here’s what you are doing next weekend: July 30-Aug 1 2021 The Canada Arts Music Festival presents three days of music performed by Canadian musicians. No Americans. The festival will highlight local and national talent, including both emerging and established musical artists. The all-ages event inaugurates the museum's new outdoor stage venue, Players Back Stage. The festival features evening performances with a dynamic mix of singer-songwriter and musical theatre performances - celebrating community, resilience and pride of Canadian arts. https://www.stratfordperthmuseum.ca/7638-2/