Jesse Cook

Jesse Cook

Photo: Matt Barnes
December 6, 2021
by Kerry Doole

Fluent acoustic guitar and violin mesh appealingly.

Simple Plan  Facebook photo
July 13, 2020
by Kerry Doole

David Desrosiers exits Simple Plan (pictured) under a cloud, Indie Week presents a timely webinar, and more festivals and concert series go virtual. Also in the news are Bernard Adamus, Sheila Jordan , Canadian Brass, INXS, Chelle, Tory Lanez, Matthew Good, Jesse Cook, HJF, Rik Emmett, Mattie Leon, and farewell Judy Dyble, Fiona Adams, and Rich Priske.

May 4, 2020
by Kerry Doole

The Guess Who celebrate a milestone anniversary for a signature song (pictured), Drake teases more new music, and Jesse Cook finds global collaborators. Others in the news include Jesse Cook, Brandi Sidoryk, Mike Boguski, Buck 65, French Montana, Tory Lanez, and farewell Bobby Lewis and Greg McLean.

Randy and Tal Bachman  Photo The Strombo Show
April 17, 2020
by FYI Staff

The TSO cancels the rest of its 2019-2020 season, Randy and Tal Bachman (pictured) and David Foster headline a Vancouver Island benefit, and The Boss and Jon Bon Jovi help pandemic relief in New Jersey. Also in the news are Bob Dylan, Stephen Colbert, This Storm, Lindy Vopnfjörd, Jesse Cook, Lily Frost, the Music Gallery, and farewell Lee Konitz and John Fenton.

 

Sir Elton greets Toronto fans Photo supplied by UMC: Ben Gibson, © HST Global Limited, courtesy of Rocket Entertainment
October 23, 2019
by FYI Staff

Elton John pops-up in Toronto (pictured), Jessica Mitchell is on a tear, and Warner signs Blackie and the Rodeo Kings. Also in the news are Alan Doyle, Charlie Angus, Microforum Vinyl, Jesse Cook, Union Duke, NSMW, Jesse Parent, and farewell Ed Cherney and Sonny Curtis. With video.

Wintersleep  Photo: Norman Wong
April 1, 2019
by Kerry Doole

Wintersleep (pictured) explores new terrain, Sir Mick recuperates on the beach, a history of The Commodore, and highlights of the Rock Hall's inductions. Also in the headlines: Spotify, Jesse Cook, Toronto concerts, Kiwi jr, Lisa Brokop, TSO, Martin Bandier, indie promoters, Aretha Franklin, Record Store Day, Alessia Cara, Ratso Sloman.

Yoko Ono's art rock
April 11, 2018
by Kerry Doole

A Yoko Ono art exhibit is burgled in Toronto, Cardi B's star is in the ascendant, and Linda McRae teaches songwriting to inmates. Those also in the headlines include Jeff Dalziel, Vivienne Westwood, drill music, Slow, Elk Run & Riot, Jesse Cook, Rich Aucoin, tribute albums, music cities, Mitch Melnick, and Itzhak Perlman.

Jesse Cook  Photo Allen Clark
October 20, 2017
by Bill King

The fluent Canadian guitarist and composer has earned an international audience with his eclectic brand of world music. He takes an entirely hands-on approach to all aspects of his work, as Bill King discovers in this fascinating chat.

eOne's Chris Taylor
September 22, 2017
by FYI Staff

With four disparate genre artists scoring chart-topping debuts - including Musiq Soulchild and Jesse Cook - eOne is on a roll. 

Richard standing in Soho Square, Beijing
April 28, 2017
by Kerry Doole

The veteran talent agent and friend to many has been with The Feldman Agency for almost a quarter-century and helped to develop many top draw Canadian acts both in Canada and abroad.