This the second time I have recorded this wonderful singer/songwriter. I first heard him perform at Winterfolk 2019. He is a master storyteller, in talking about the origins of his songs and in the songs themselves. Fitting that his last name is Storey. Recorded on Saturday February 22/20 at the Annex Hotel in Beautiful Downtown […]

Reprinted from ‘In The Hills‘, The Year in Music 2019 – Annual Review of New Recordings from Local Artists by  Scott Bruyea   Made in Canada – David Storey and the Side Road Scholars Telling great stories is nothing new for David Storey, who’s back with his guitar and the Side Road Scholars to perform […]

David Storey has traveled the world, but there’s only one place he fits in. This sense of home is celebrated with his latest release made in Canada, through it the romantic somber and nostalgic charms of our nation are explored with a country-folk flare. Storey and his backing band, the Side Road Scholars effortlessly lead […]

Written by Ian Richards, a British Blogger – Canadian Duty Free is awesome. Why? Because you can buy massive frozen Salmon. That’s why. Of all the things to offer tourists exiting your country! Perhaps it’s a common scenario – “Hey Marge, I got a keyring with a Moose on it for Steve, A Moose shaped […]

We’re giving over the whole of Episode 431 of Folk Roots Radio to an in-depth conversation with singer-songwriter David Storey. David Storey is probably best known as the executive producer and director of iconic Canadian comedy series and movie Corner Gas, but he’s also a pretty good songwriter. He’s just released his new album “Made […]

Reprinted from Toronto Moon Magazine – A songwriter as quintessentially Canadian as maple syrup and ice storms —and whose life has exhibited equally dramatic contrasts— David Storey is now poised to claim a place among the icons of the craft as his extraordinary catalogue of pithy, unforgettable songs continues to unfold. That tale adds a new chapter […]

Recorded live off the floor at Operation Northwood studios, made in Canada is the culmination of David Storey’s multi-decade career spent performing in coffeehouses, church basements, art galleries, taverns, intimate venues (Hugh’s Room) and festivals (Winterfolk, Orangeville Blues and Roots Festival). The collective wisdom of touring and creating has resulted in this, his third and […]

This week I am throwing myself into my very first album review. This is a post that I have been itching to write for a few weeks now.

I am beginning to piece together a conspiracy. I hesitate to tell you about it, just in case it puts all our lives in peril.

It’s always a pleasure to hear the heartfelt and elegantly crafted ballads and story songs of Roots/Country songwriter David Storey, whether he’s performing solo or with a backing band.  But tonight’s early evening short show at Tranzac Club downtown promises additional appeal as he will be sharing tunes from a new album scheduled to be released next spring with a […]