JonSpade

Did you know this guy? Some would say this was the peak of my career in

I had a radio show, a couple residencies, DJd on Electric Circus...but I was broken. Depression, imposter syndrome and never taking time to enjoy the ride. Oh the advice I would have for this guy. Where my at?

Make it make sense.

My latest project. Let me know what you think.

Music Theory A lifer who fell into the world of madness, developed the black tar addiction, watched it go digital, watched it go virtual, gorged on the proliferation of limitless creativity and trying to find a pa

Please. If you have 45 minutes to invest in this very personal and introspective mix - give me a heart. If you don't, that's OK. Just move on and please do not like this post.

https://on.soundcloud.com/iq26VuLUcsTMJBEnhc

If you do listen, feedback is always appreciated. :)

Introspective in C minor Moody Music to reflect

My brain...

Time flies...I hardly recognize this guy. Fast forward to today, post covid and I have a pacmemaker and, parkinsons, just to make things more interesting. Life challenges us to keep moving forward and I cant help but to be greatful for great family and friends in my support network take me into my 63rd year on this rock.

When I was 16, living in Calgary in minus whatever, I was sleeping on friends couches as I tried to navigate where my next meal would come from. IT was the recession of 1980 and there were no jobs for someone like me.

 

I was frozen with a buck fifty in my pocket. I remember walking downtown, late at night almost aimlessly. My toes were burning from the cold. I contemplated if life would be better with me not in it. My will to live greater, I pushed on and with time and a few breaks, I lifted myself up.

I think about those times when life gets a little rough…will I be able to provide as my Parkinsons progresses, understanding that many Canadians are literally a few steps away from  being forced out into the cold.

Fortunately, this is not me in the image but a close ai facsimile, courtesy of grok.

 

is a cause dear to my heart. I have spent nights volunteering in soup kitchens and you see all the good people who come across unfortunate circumstances, through no fault of their own. Coldest Night of the Year is there to help those who  need it most.

 

Won’t you take a moment of your time to sponsor me as I embark on a small walk to do my part:

https://secure.e2rm.com/registrant/FundraisingPage.aspx?registrationID=5549143&langPref=en-CA