Talk about a trip down memory lane. I have such fond memories of seeing Hayden play shows in Halifax that this tour announcement melted my frozen heart instantly.
Being a longtime fan, I would happily listen to one of Canada’s greatest song writers play hits from the past, but Mr. Desser’s latest record, Us Alone, is so fresh and important to today’s rock climate that I hate to pigeon hole the experience.
There’s not much else I can say about Hayden’s latest long player, but when I saw him perform songs from this record in a Junior High school gym and felt the tenderness and talent wash over the crowd, I remembered when concerts meant something. People weren’t checking their phone, or talking over the band. No, people smiled, nodded and simply celebrated the songs being played. Oh, and they had 8 ft. basketball hoops so I slapped the backboard on the way out.
Hayden plays The Marquee on June 1st and is bringing Lou Canon along for the ride, which is great because her voice works perfectly on “Blurry Nights.”
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