Hayden

As many of you know, I tend to worry about former celebrities who stepped out of the limelight (or got shoved). I even check websites such as Whatever Happened To? One celebrity who I worried about was Toronto-based singer/songwriter Hayden. I'm sure most people had heard of his album 'Everything I Longed For' and remember his catchy tune Trees Lounge. But when what happened??

He slipped under my radar for years but has resurfaced with a new album (he's had a few since EILF). He's currently touring for his latest album In Field and Town (which is amazing, download it immediately!) and I was lucky enough to see him play last night.

I can allay your fears by saying Hayden is alive, well, and still doing his thing. When he played Trees Lounge it took me right back to high school when I used to see him play downtown. I remember I first saw him when I was 14 or 15 and my mom had to drive me to the show. He signed my CD and chatted with me for a bit after the show. I could have talked to him this time too but I've stopped talking to 'celebrities' because really...what are you going to say that's interesting that they haven't heard a million times?

The opening act was Cameron McGill and the What Army. These guys were VERY good and I suggest you check out their stuff: http://www.myspace.com/cameronmcgill.

I wish I took a picture to make this post more interesting. Sorry. That is all.