Salin, DJ John Kong @ The Garrison, Monday

Thai-born, Montreal-based drummer Salin Cheewapansri brings the molam funk of her Juno-nominated Rammana album to The Garrison. Get tix here.

Gillian Welch & David Rawlings with Paul Kowert salute Grateful Dead on KEXP

Watch David Rawlings & Gillian Welch knock out four Grateful Dead faves with Punch Brothers' bassist Paul Kowert. 

Singer/songwriter Fergus Hambleton joins Steve Briggs @ The Artful Dodger, Sunday

Fergus Hambleton (Sattalites, Moonfood) sits in with Steve Briggs & crew at the Artful Dodger (10 Isabella) today at 4 -7 pm.

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It's Psychedelic Baby Fergus Hambleton interview

Listen to "Waiting For The Moon" by Moonfood cut with Bob & Dan Lanois in 1977 right here.

That time Frankie Lee Sims cut two songs in NYC, 1960

In 1960, Frankie Lee Sims cut "Goin' To The River" & "Frankie Lee Boogie" for Bobby Robinson's Fire label that were shelved. Listen here. 

Remembering R&B belter Sugar Pie DeSanto on her birthday

Raising a glass to Sugar Pie DeSanto with a short documentary and a few performances and recordings worth checking. 

R.I.P. Sam Ferrara of The Viletones, The Ugly and Screamin' Sam

Sadly, Toronto musician and metal sculptor Sam Ferrara – equally skilled with a slinky, grater or singin' saw – has passed away far too soon.

B-Side Wins Again: Kit & The Outlaws

Kit Massengill and the Outlaws outta Dallas cut the snotty garage punk classic "Don't Tread On Me" for Black Knight in 1966.