Friend of the universe. I sing for my supper.
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Julian Taylor retweeted
Here’s a story for you. We started filming without owning the title and had to do alternates.
Taft Broadcasting owned the title Ghostbusters as part of their half-hour sitcom starring Larry Storch and Forrest Tucker (F-Troop) and a gorilla chasing ghosts. I had never heard of it. They didn’t have proton packs or Bill Murray. Columbia paid $500,000 to buy the name, but they really should have paid Dean Martin, from whom I first heard the term.
In the film Scared Stiff (1953), he and Jerry Lewis (check out his acrobatic stair descent) are in an old haunted castle, and Lizabeth Scott asks Dean: “Who are you guys?” And Dean answers: “You’ve heard of Trustbusters and Gangbusters, we’re Ghostbusters!”
For my research writing the first movie, I watched every single ‘ghost’ comedy ever made. Bowery Boys, Hope and Crosby, Abbot and Costello, Martin and Lewis all did such films.
Happy Halloween 2026.
Julian Taylor retweeted
Fall Fundraiser 2026 keeps rolling! We're looking ahead to two sold-out live broadcast events! Mallory Chipman has some Alberta shows. Leela and Jay Gilday have a new musical project. And Terrell Edwards is at the Winspear.
“There is a musical calmness in Julian’s sound for this new venture, with his UK touring band, Michele Stodart on bass, Raevennan Husbandes on guitar, and Sian Monaghan on drums being joined by Jimmy Bowskill’s expert fiddle and pedal steel flourishes, the fiddle.” - w21Music
Julian Taylor retweeted
What a heartbreaking week it has been. Sir Patrick Stewart was a friend, a colleague, and a magnificent actor. From the stage to the bridge of the Enterprise, he brought intelligence, grace, and a deep sense of humanity to everything he did. Captain Picard stood for the best of us, and so did the man who played him. I was filled with affection and admiration for him and his work.
My heart goes out to Sunny and his family. He will be deeply missed.
Julian Taylor retweeted
Secret Path Tribute Hat Up for Auction with Lilliput Hats
The collaboration between Gord Downie and Lilliput Hats began 10 years ago when Gord commissioned hats for his farewell tour. To mark the 10th anniversary of Secret Path, Karyn Ruiz has generously created a Secret Path tribute hat being auctioned off online, with 100% of the proceeds going to support DWF.
In addition to the hat, the auction features several other custom pieces. Place your bid before the auction closes at midnight on Friday, November 13th: app.galabid.com/lilliputauct…
Photo: Brendan Albert
#LilliputHats #GordDownie #DownieWenjackFund #SecretPath10
Blink of an Eye arrives on Nov 12. I wrote it with my pal David Francey, recorded with sis Raevennan, Michele, Siân & my bro Saam at the helm + Derek Downham & Jimmy Bowskill. A song about hanging in, hanging out, hanging on.
Pre-Save found.ee/juliantaylor-blinko…
📸 my Dad
This is going to be a really fun night. So many great artists paying tribute to one of the greatest live shows and concert films of all time. So honoured to be invited to take part in the reimagining of The Last Waltz at Massey Hall on Nov 25.🤘🏾Tickets: masseyhall.mhrth.com/tickets…
Julian Taylor retweeted
On this day in 1993, Five Days in July, the fifth studio album from Blue Rodeo, was released in Canada.
The album received critical acclaim and was the band's most successful album. It reached #3 in Canada and went six-times platinum in the country.
ALT Album-style scene showing a small cabin on fire across a lake at night, its flames reflected in the water, with a yellow inflatable raft in the foreground holding a red acoustic guitar and the stylized Blue Rodeo logo above
Julian Taylor retweeted
Fall Fundraiser 2026 starts today! Reuben and the Dark will perform in Alberta soon. Erin Dawn and the Daybreakers will be at our Bluegrass Hour Hootenanny LIVE. And when you call CKUA, you might talk to Danielle or June, two of the pros who support our donors and listeners.
Julian Taylor retweeted
Sixty years ago today, Chanie Wenjack’s body was found - on October 23, 1966 . His story is Canada’s story.
Learn how you can support the path toward reconciliation at downiewenjack.ca/
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Chanie Wenjack's sister Pearl Achneepineskum reflects on the connection between Gord Downie and her brother Chanie.
This footage is from the documentary "Finding the Secret Path" streaming now on the DWF YouTube channel and CBC Gem.
downiewenjack.ca/sp10
#SecretPath10 #ChanieWenjack #GordDownie
Julian Taylor retweeted
This Friday, Oct 23, at The Concert Hall, Toronto, catch @aysanabeemusic, @WilliamPrince, @DrivesTCM, @TheaMayMusic and more performing @gorddownie, @thehipofficial and original songs. In honour of the Secret Path 10th anniversary. cbc.ca/music/downie-wenjack-…
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Ten years ago, Gord released Secret Path, inspired by the story of Chanie Wenjack. Best known as the frontman of The Tragically Hip, Gord was a celebrated Canadian artist who used his voice to draw attention to the history of residential schools and call on all people to take action toward reconciliation. Through Secret Path, he helped bring Chanie’s story into public conversation and created a lasting invitation to Do Something.
Gord joined the spirit world on October 17, 2017, and Chanie on October 22, 1966. Together, these dates mark the beginning and end of Secret Path Week and give us an opportunity to remember both Gord and Chanie while continuing the work that Secret Path helped inspire.
secretpathweek.ca
#GordDownie #SecretPathWeek #DownieWenjackFund
Julian Taylor retweeted
it's the 35th anniversary of @WorldCafe today - and this month marks 7 years since i took over the host chair. not a day goes by where i don't feel wildly grateful and lucky to be hosting this show at @wxpnfm, on public radio. thank you everyone who listens & supports 💛
Julian Taylor retweeted
Cottage Country Concerts & OTH presents @jtaylorband, a multiple JUNO Award nominee, with Evan Rotella, at @WaterfordOTH on Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 2:00 PM.
Get your tickets online - ticketscene.ca/events/65436/…
#WaterfordON #JulianTaylor #FolkMusic #CanadianMusic
I have a dream. How crazy does that seem. Reflections of a King whose words let freedom ring.
Who lived up to his creed and fought against power and greed.
#ihaveadream
Julian Taylor retweeted
Sass Jordan has died.
Born in 1962 in England, she grew up in Montreal. Jordan had several hit songs in Canada including Rescue Me and Tell Somebody. A Juno Award winner, she also served as the honorary colonel of 417 Combat Support Squadron.
(Announced on her Facebook page)
ALT Sass Jordan in a denim jacket looks back over her shoulder while leaning on a wooden bar counter in a warmly lit, sticker-covered pub.
Julian Taylor retweeted
On this day in 1986, Canadian author Robert Munsch released his book Love You Forever.
It is a book that originated from tragedy but from that tragedy came something wonderful and beloved around the world.
This is the story of one of Canada's most acclaimed books.
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