The good Dr. Dallas Good (RIP)

Over the last 10 years, Dallas Good was like a big brother to me. Tall, talented, and devilishly handsome, DG was a deep cat who I looked up to. Like Willie Dunn and Joni Mitchell, he also loved his cat(s). Dallas even introduced me to the late Gord Downie, not as some kid, but a contributor, a fellow lifer, a peer. Well, he made me feel that way... Blessed to have known him some, share the odd smoke, raise a toast, listen to stories, and geek out over old-time garage rock, psychedelic, and country records, but to hear Dallas and The Sadies perform live, was more often than not, transcendental. Pure skill with feeling to spare. I know that for Travis, Mike, and Sean, this will never change. When times were tough for me and I had the courage to make it known, the good Dr. was there, in song and support. Thanks for your ear, advice, and brotherhood Dallas. Love to Amanda, the band, family, of course, and all "Sadie" fans… It’s what he called the group. PEACE, Voluntary In Nature

Gone far too soon, DG, this one is for YOU!

Time for a REWIND!!!

Willie Thrasher and Linda Saddleback - Budget Shoes (Gord Downie, The Sadies, and The Conquering Sun cover)

*At the tail end of September, Willie Thrasher, Linda Saddleback, Malcolm Biddle, and yours truly entered the Lido shed studio to record two songs. First was a cover of Gord Downie, The Sadies, and The Conquering Sun's "Budget Shoes" for HIP 30 (The Strombo Show). Next was a new Thrasher original, "The Sacred Fire Of Peace" (*more on that later!). BIG thanks to Dallas Good for his blessing and support here... We all hope that you enjoy!!! PEACE

Willie Thrasher and Linda Saddleback / Budget Shoes / HIP 30 / The Strombo Show / CBC Radio 2

*At the tail end of September, Willie Thrasher, Linda Saddleback, Malcolm Jack, and yours truly entered the Lido shed studio to record two songs. First was a cover of Gord Downie, The Sadies, and The Conquering Sun's "Budget Shoes" for HIP 30, a celebration of Gord Downie and The Tragically Hip on George Stroumboulopoulos' The Strombo Show. Next was a new Thrasher original, "The Sacred Fire Of Peace" (*more on that later!). Starting the year off w/ a heavyweight collection of Canadian and Indigenous talent, HIP 30 airs tomorrow night (January 1, 2017) on CBC Radio 2 from 8 pm - 12 am nationwide. We hope that you enjoy our tribute to Gord and The Sadies. We made it as we share it, w/ love... PEACE

HIP 30 w/ Willie Thrasher and Linda Saddleback

Willie Thrasher was honoured to be asked to be a part of HIP 30 for The Strombo Show in tribute of Gord Downie, and in return, hit the studio w/ Linda Saddleback, yours truly, and Malcolm Jack for a cover of "Budget Shoes" (from the Gord Downie, The Sadies, and the Conquering Sun LP). Check out this amazing event celebrating The Tragically Hip on January 1, 2017 at 8 pm on CBC Radio 2. PEACE

More details here: http://www.cbcmusic.ca/posts/17763/strombo-show-tragically-hip-30