Son Roberts

Singer/songwriter. New Cd, “Three’s a Charm” out now.

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@LeslieBeckRD Appreciated your column today about whole greens Dr. Berg seems to be against these things because of sugar … thoughts?

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On Wednesday, March 25th at 5 pm CIUT-FM 89.5 will present an informative talk on the Coronavirus by Dr. Stephen Bezruchka courtesy of David Barsamian, executive producer of Alternative Radio. Check it out at 5 pm sharp https://t.co/oaNhVG6I1n

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@degendering Caught your piece @TheOutline. Nasty. Biased. Inflammatory. And fucking awesome! Thanks.

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Tonight @RelishToronto Album Release and Holiday Celebration.

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This cinematic video was created by the dynamic duo of Mark Pragai and Jose Fernandez in Montreal.

To purchase the song visit https://t.co/IhgnKa6duy

Watch the full video now on Vimeo: https://t.co/qzF9AIqqxG

#CanadianBlues

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Day #30 of the 30 days of #ThreesACharm wraps up with Alan Zimaitis, a talented keyboard player who was a key contributor on the album. Whether on piano, B3, or some other whacked out keyboard, Alan delivered.

Credits: See Me Livin’, The Facts, Keep That Joy Alive
#CanadianBlues

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Day #29 of the 30 days of #ThreesACharm features Zach Forbes playing sax on “Bad Hard Town.” Zach, along with Scott Bannister and Donny Hopper comprise the horn section for @TheSkaDoos.

Credits: Bad Hard Town

#CanadianBlues

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Day #28 of the 30 days of #ThreesACharm features one of my oldest and dearest friends David Sparrow laying down his mellifluous voice on the gospel track, “Keep That Joy Alive.” Dave is my brother from another mother (and father, for that matter).

Credits: Keep That Joy Alive

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Day #27 of the 30 days of #ThreesACharm features the memory of the late John Mays, who was an inspiration to me from the moment I first saw him singing at the Pearl in the Avenue Rd/Davenport area a thousand years ago. He is sadly missed.

#CanadianBlues

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Tune into CIUT 89.5 FM today from 1-2PM as I make a guest appearance on John Valentyn's Blues Hour. We'll be talking Blues, the new album, and keeping campus radio alive.

Check out #ThreesACharm at https://t.co/vYNSQqNPaE

#CanadianBlues #SaveCampusRadio #TheSoundOfYourCity

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Day #26 of the 30 days of #ThreesACharm features Chloe Watkinson, a talented musician who has given her life to being a singer, songwriter, and bass player. She is also a close collaborator of Kate Roberts and Gail Roberts in #Gammage.

Credits: Not Nuff Night

#CanadianBlues

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Day #25 of the 30 days of #ThreesACharm features Tim Brown who laid down a masterful track on “Tied Up in a Song.” A consummate pro, Tim was a delight to work with.

Credit: “Tied Up in a Song.”

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Day #24 of the 30 days of #ThreesACharm features the magical relationship I share with my daughters. These gifted, beautiful and charming women are inspirations to me who keep me motivated, centred and mindful of my obligation to be true to myself, always.

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Day #23 of the 30 days of #ThreesACharm features Sergio Faluotico, my brother in Blues with whom I share a ton in common. His perscussion mastery, particularly on “Bad Hard Town,” helped create a parade soundscape that is one of my favourite moments on the entire album.

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Day #22 of the 30 days of #ThreesACharm features Sean Burns, an accomplished bass player and country music artist here in Canada.

Check out the new album at https://t.co/vYNSQqNPaE

Credits: Tied Up In a Song

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Day #21 of the 30 days of #ThreesACharm features my son-in-law, Scott Banister. He plays the trumpet on “Bad Hard Town” and with his wife #KateRoberts and the #SkaDoos. Scott is a lovely guy – we were happy to welcome him into our family.

Credits: Bad Hard Town

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Day #20 of the 30 days of #ThreesACharm features Sarah Thawer, one of the most unconventional persona’s you’ll see behind a drum kit. She’s one of the hardest hitters I’ve seen, and her rhythm is 👌

Credits: Down on Vaughan Road, Cold Black Chair, The Facts, and See Me Livin’

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Day #19 of the 30 days of #ThreesACharm features the charming Ralph MacDonald whose Johnnie Cash impression here belies his true warmth and friendship.

Credits: Tied Up in a Song

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Day #18 of the 30 days of #ThreesACharm features Omar Tunnock who is one of the most musical bass players in the business. Omar is a multi-talented musical and visual artist whose encouragement and humour has been important to me over the years.

🎶:Bad Hard Town, Not ‘Nuff Night

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Day #17 of the 30 days of #ThreesACharm features Nancy McGovern. There is no way to describe the passionate, fun and enduringly wonderful relationship I share with Nancy, which is why the wedding band I gave her decades ago reads: “Words Fail Our Love.”