Howard Gladstone

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Toronto singer-songwriter Howard Gladstone is releasing his 8th album, Crazy Talk, on Wednesday September 25 at Toronto’s famous Dakota Tavern, with a full band plus several of the musicians who played on the album.

Crazy Talk is an eclectic mix of 12 new songs covering genres from folk, jazz and folk-rock to world music. Howard is excited to be joined by his full band, consisting of Tony Quarrington (guitar), Laura Fernandez (vocal), Bob Cohen (bass) and Ambrose Pottie (drums).

Howard and band will be joined by some of Toronto’s finest musicians, all of whom also appear on the album: Jacob Gorzhaltsan on tenor sax, clarinet, and flute; Shelley Coopersmith on violin; and Ed Roth on accordion and keyboard.

In addition to the release of his latest album this September, Howard Gladstone is also publishing a book of his collected lyrics, titled Timepieces.  Veteran Canadian songwriter James Gordon has called the work a “remarkably compelling collection.”  Howard is continuing with his monthly residency at the city’s Tranzac Club, where he is accompanied by regular band members (Tony Quarrington, Laura Fernandez, Bob Cohen, Ambrose Pottie).  Previously, Howard co-founded and produced the not-for-profit Toronto City Roots Festival from 2004 to 2010.  Howard recovered from a life-changing spinal cord injury in 2014 and released the album Hourglass, inspired by his healing journey, in 2017.  In recovery, Howard found new strength, resolve and strength in music and understood more deeply its healing power.  His followup album The Promise was recorded and released during the pandemic lockdown, with musicians working remotely. Howard continues to write, record, perform and occasionally guest host Corby’s Orbit radio show. Back in university days, Howard was journalist, and his interview with Robbie Robertson was republished in Rolling Stone magazine.  Howard and Laura Fernandez formed the boutique record label Sonic Peach Music.  

www.howardgladstone.com | www.sonicpeachmusic.com

"If you heard this music in a crowded room, you'd suspect it was a lost gem from another time." – Greg Quill, Toronto Star

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