Six String Nation

09/30/2026

The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation seems a good day to acknowledge the work of singer-songwiriter-filmmaker-activist-politician Willie Dunn.
Check out my latest Substack at https://sixstringnation.substack.com/p/beyond-the-six-string-nation-69-willie?r=25om9l&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

09/23/2026

Hello Calgary compadres. Thrilled to be coming back to the National Music Centre. Would love to see you there!
https://www.studiobell.ca/whats-on/event/nmc-presents-six-string-nation-guitar-celebrates-the-great-canadian-songbook/?fbclid=IwY2xjawUg4l1wZG9mBWV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR5HxEBMW0ZbCUykXK-Z5ycsNXnyQTGjUBrNNAbMmll4sEyHmVy2zueUVpEE4A_aem__PQ21ahpZaNpyr8-oYX2CQ

Make a reservation for dinner across the street at the historic King Eddy and show your ticket for 10% off on the day of the concert.

08/20/2026

Marking the 10th anniversary of the Tragically Hip's final show.
https://sixstringnation.substack.com/p/beyond-the-six-string-nation-68-redress?r=25om9l&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

07/15/2026

Coffee with my friend Blair turned into a deep exploration of the nature of life and legacy. Art is ideas fermented and we're all a bit tipsy on the stuff. Read more on my latest Substack
https://open.substack.com/pub/sixstringnation/p/beyond-the-six-string-nation-67-bliss?r=25om9l&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

07/01/2026

Mark Canada Day by supporting the ultimate Canadian project! It's my first ever paid-subscriber-only Substack - a deep dive into the mystery of who was actually the first person to play Canada's most storied guitar.

https://open.substack.com/pub/sixstringnation/p/beyond-the-six-string-nation-66-whos?r=25om9l&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

07/01/2026

Canada turns 159 today and Voyageur turns 20. Happy Canada Day y'all!
We've been proud to have played a role in Canada's biggest celebration on many occasions. I reflect on those experiences and the day itself in my latest Substack:
https://open.substack.com/pub/sixstringnation/p/beyond-the-six-string-nation-65-it?r=25om9l&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

06/15/2026

Today is my birthday. And it's one I've been waiting for since 1967. See more on my latest Substack.
https://open.substack.com/pub/sixstringnation/p/beyond-the-six-string-nation-64-bracketed?r=25om9l&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

05/31/2026

A Small but Mighty show in Toronto is in the books (and on video). It couldn't have happened without the most amazing support. Read more on my latest Substack.
https://open.substack.com/pub/sixstringnation/p/beyond-the-six-string-nation-63-its?r=25om9l&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

05/29/2026

Our official portrait photographer Doug Nicholson will be working his magic this evening following our show at the SmallWorld Centre in Toronto. That work goes back 20 years and our friendship even further. Read more on my latest Substack.
https://open.substack.com/pub/sixstringnation/p/beyond-the-six-string-nation-62-praise?r=25om9l&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

05/29/2026

Today's the day!!!
If you are thinking about coming out - hit us up with a message.
We are filming tonight and it would be great to have some friends in the crowd.
Only a few tickets remain for the Small World Music gig this eve.
Playing are:
Eunice Keitan, J.E Lopez, JER, Karla García Silva, and Tarek Ghriri
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Celebrating the 20th anniversary of its national debut, the historic ‘Voyageur’ guitar takes the stage tonight at the Small World Centre (180 Shaw St) for a landmark archive filming!
If you don't have plans tonight, this is the ultimate $75 all-in experience:
The Show: The story of Voyageur by Jowi Taylor + 5 incredible live solo sets spanning blues, flamenco, neo-soul, and roots music.
The Food & Drink: Curated hors d'oeuvres from Newcomer Kitchen + Niagara College w**e and beverages included all night.
The Portrait: Step into the studio post-show for an exclusive professional portrait holding Voyageur to join the archive of 15,000 Canadians.
Pack the room with us, support these phenomenal artists, and help us make this taping electric!
🎟️ DOORS AT 7:30 PM | GRAB SEATS HERE:
https://tickets.smallworldmusic.com/e/six-string-nation/tickets