As we mentioned a couple of weeks ago, Greg has been working with actor Gordon Pinsent and Travis Good of the Sadies on a project that will see Pinsent’s poetry set to music. The resulting album, entitled Down And Out In Upalong, will be released April 10 and is available now for pre-order as a CD, on vinyl, and as a digital download.

If you’re in Toronto on April 12, stop by The Drake Hotel and see the trio showcase Down And Out In Upalong in person. In the meantime, there’s a wonderful featurette about the process of making the album up at the newly launched DownAndOutAndUpalong.com. Enjoy!

Greg’s not the only one who’s been busy with interesting side projects. Never let it be said that Jim is one to rest on his laurels. On the latest single from Nova Scotia hip hop artist Classified, “The Hangover”, Jim helps out with the vocal hook (borrowed from Diana Ross’ mega hit “Love Hangover”) and can be seen in the song’s video, which just made its debut last week.

The track is featured on Classified’s latest release, Handshakes & Middle Fingers, available now.

Blue Rodeo will be playing this year’s Rockin’ River Music Festival in Mission, BC on August 11 and the BlueRodeo.com ticket presale for this show is on right now. As always, you need to be a BlueRodeo.com member to take part. Not a member? Sign up here at no cost!

Bob Egan’s new Kitchener, ON enterprise, Bob’s Guitar Service, is featured in the business section of today’s The Record. The article gives some background on the business, as well as what motivated Bob to set up shop again. Check it out!

Big congratulations to Jim on his Juno nominations for Skyscraper Soul! Jim has been nominated in the Songwriter of the Year and Adult Alternative Album categories. We’ll be cheering him on when the ceremonies air on CTV this April 1. Visit the Junos site for a full list of this year’s nominees.