Nick Ferrio sings "Quit The Band" but what is he saying?

Peterborough player Nick Ferrio’s new album, “Have A Nice Day” has a song on it called “Quit The Band.” Is it a reply to Sappyfest alumni Shotgun Jimmie’s “ Join The Band” - is this a feud!!!

Not so fast Hombre. . .

"Quit the Band is a story song all about how everyone should join a band.” (Nick says in a press release) “The first verse tells the story of the first band I played in, and how amazing it felt to start a band with friends. The second verse is about a turbulent tour I did in Europe, where we were robbed and had our window smashed out of our van, but we kept on, because the show must go on! It was a wild experience, but I wouldn’t trade it for the world! So everyone: start a band!"

Nick Ferrio singing for change on new track 'How Will I Know'

Slowcity.ca pal, Nick Ferrio, has released a video for his single, “How Will I Know”. All of us involved in the arts wonder whether what we make is of any relevance - but then we say fack it and keep on keeping on.

In a press release Nick says:

‘“How Will I Know” is a philosophical song; it’s about my relationship with music and thinking about why I’m drawn to make it, especially in today’s day and age, with the music industry changing. We’ve all heard over and over again about how the music industry is in the pits and how culturally music isn’t as valuable as it once was. I guess the nagging question in this song is, is music still worth something? The answer to that is yes. Music has the power to transform, to give meaning, to create connection, to make change. Ultimately, music is powerful. And because of that, music will survive whatever happens to the music industry.’

Mayhemingways 'Skip Land' out Feb 23, dates include hometown show at The Mount in Peterborough Mar 10

Peterpatch folkin' blues two-piece The Mayhemingways are readying up "Skip Land" for a Feb 23 2018 release. First single from the Steve Loree produced album "Frances the Truck Driver" is available and the duo have a long road of winter tour trucking ahead of them - locals dates include Dora Keoghs in TO, and the Arlington Hotel in Maynooth.

UPCOMING CANADIAN TOUR DATES

Thursday, January 25 - Timmins, ON - The Moneta w/ Lee Hannigan
Friday, January 26 - Espanola, ON - Pat and Deb’s Garage
Saturday, January 27 - Lavigne, ON - Lavigne Tavern
Friday, February 9 - Toronto, ON - Dora Keogh’s w/ Catriona Sturton
Saturday, February 17 - Tweed, ON - Tweedsmuir Tavern w/ The Sadies
Wednesday, February 21 - Calgary, AB - Open Mic Guests, Mikey’s Juke Joint w/ Brooke Wylie
Thursday, February 22 - Edmonton, AB - House Concert  
Friday, February 23 - Calgary, AB - Ironwood w/ Skinny Dyck & The Chicken Catchers
Saturday, February 24 - Lethbridge, AB - The Slice w/ Skinny Dyck & The Chicken Catchers
Sunday, February 25 - Black Diamond, AB - The Westwood (Matinee 5pm start)
Wednesday, February 28 - Twin Butte, AB - Twin Butte General Store
Saturday, March 3 & Sunday, March 4 - Yellowknife, NWT - Snowking's Winter Festival
Saturday, March 10 - Peterborough, ON - The Mount
Saturday, March 17 - Belleville, ON - Capers
Friday, March 30 - Sarnia, ON - Paddy Flaherty’s
Saturday, March 31 - Maynooth, ON - The Arlington w/ Little Fire
Friday, April 13 - Winnipeg, MB - Times Changed High & Lonesome Club w/ Poor Choices
Saturday, April 14 - Gull Lake, SK - House Concert
Monday, April 16 - Jasper, AB - The Whistle Stop
Tuesday, April 17 - Field, BC - Truffle Pig
Thursday, April 19 - Chilliwack, BC - Tractor Grease
Friday, April 20 - Nanaimo, BC - The Queens
Monday, April 23 - Duncan, BC - The Duncan Showroom
Tuesday, April 24 - Tofino, BC - Rainforest Inn
Sunday, April 29 - Saskatoon, SK - House Concert