What the cool school kids in Winnipeg are reading...
 

School Girl - Leo Mol Sculpture Gardens - Winnipeg, MB

"Here's a good one about this time I was really cold while busking at Dundas Station. But then, I guess if you're busking outdoors in Winnipeg and it's -20C, you know from cold."

Blind Bandurist - Leo Mol Sculpture Garden - Winnipeg, MB

"You'll like this one. Look right here on page 41...

I got an invite to your hometown!"

 

Movieland Wax Museum, Niagara Falls, ON

"Here's another funny story from King Station."
 

Al Waxman - Kensington Market, Toronto, ON

What winners of the Nobel Prize in Literature are reading...

George Bernard Shaw - Niagara On The Lake, ON

Sharing some laughs with somebody's prince...
 

Rainforest Cafe - Niagara Falls, ON

"The new book club selection arrived today!"
 

Dinosaur Adventure Golf, Niagara Falls, ON

Sharing info, from the 'Subway Busker Tips' section, with 

aspiring young flute and violin players...

Salvatore's Garden Place Hotel, Buffalo, NY

Encountered this eavesreader in the park...

U of T - Toronto, ON

Swapping stories with Canada's unofficial poet laureate...

Al Purdy - Queen's Park - Toronto, ON

Nothing like sharing a good read with a colleague 

on a lovely Autumn afternoon...

Northrup Frye - Victoria College - Toronto, ON

The Ward and Al Show

Hey, here's a link to my podcast debut on 'The Ward and Al' show. 

I might have been amazing or I might have been a total goof...you'll have to listen to find out ;) 

http://humbleandfredradio.com/wardandal/ Click on the 'Listen Now' link just under Ward's chin. 

Spotted this fellow reading on the platform 

at Museum Station...

Order your copy before all the other Toltecs 
catch wind of it and it sells out!

Nothing like a good book to take your mind 

off of the fact that the NHL pre-season has been cancelled!

                                                         

Hockey Hall Of Fame - Toronto, ON

Wow...STROMBO!

Thanks to my friend Barb Wheel for this awesome photo and celebrity autograph!



Page 19 - 'Attention All Subway Riders - A Busker's Eye View'
George Stroumboulopoulos

"Should I make that 'To Snuggles', with two g's?"...

 

Fun for the whole family...

Berczy Park - Toronto, ON

Glenn and I sharing a laugh while reading the book...

Glenn Gould - CBC - Toronto, ON

All the cool folks are reading it...even in tony Yorkville!

Cumberland Street - Toronto, ON

While out shopping today, this cute kid asked me to 

sign a copy of my book for him...

Toronto Book Launch - July 25, 2012 at The Free Times Cafe

 Photos by Victoria L. Ilgacs (Toronto)



CBC Radio One Metro Morning Interview - July 25th, 2012

                               

A Sneak Peek Inside!

Upcoming Book Launches in Toronto and Winnipeg

Wed. July 25, 6pm - ‘ATTENTION ALL SUBWAY RIDERS - A Busker’s Eye View’ Book Launch, Free Times Cafe, 320 College St., Toronto, ON; There will be a short presentation about the book and we will sing a few tunes that highlight some of the stories in it, while you enjoy a nice cool beverage. And, the food at The Free Times is delish so plan to have a bite while you’re there. I highly recommend the potato latkes. Our good friend Andy Frank has agreed to MC the event! All ages are welcome. Books will be available for purchase.

EVENT CANCELLED DUE TO DAMAGE AT VENUE FROM A CAR ACCIDENT - Watch for new date in December 2012
Thu. Aug.9, 7pm - 'Sue and Dwight' Music Performance and ‘ATTENTION ALL SUBWAY RIDERS - A Busker’s Eye View’ Book Launch, Pop Soda’s Coffeehouse and Gallery, 625 Portage Ave. (slightly east of the Sherbrook / Portage intersection), Winnipeg, MB; This is our first time playing at this venue. We hear the food is awesome so plan to have dinner there too. All ages are welcome. Books will be available for purchase.