by Jake Dudas | Apr 28, 2026 | Events & Shows
The unofficial start of the summer. Had an incredibly exciting week last week… albeit busy. The private event at the Fairmont Royal York for Chestnut Park Real Estate was phenomenal. Beautiful space. Great energy… and it was an incredibe pleasure to be piped into a...
by Jake Dudas | Apr 20, 2026 | Events & Shows
Riding the dragon. Things move quickly these days. I’m sure I’m not telling you anything you don’t already know 🙂 April taxes. Bookkeeping. Spring/summer activities rearing back into gear. A music calendar that’s rapidly filling. Then, of course, there’s all the stuff...
by Jake Dudas | Mar 23, 2026 | Events & Shows
Private Event • Delta Hotels • Char No.5 Whiskey Bar I love this particular photo. It was from a private event at the Canadian Canoe Museum (Peterborough, ON) last February. As a guitarist, you get to experience these incredible venues in a unique way. You get...
by Jake Dudas | Jan 13, 2025 | Events & Shows
Paramore. The only exception. Every once in a while, a great song slips through your radar. I first heard The Only Exception in the spring of 2021. I was meeting with Danielle and Graeme Russell in preparation for their upcoming wedding. We were in the midst...
by Jake Dudas | Nov 22, 2024 | Events & Shows
Elvis. Can’t help falling in love. When I was first asked to learn this song, my initial reaction was not one of excitement. I’ve never been a fan of Elvis, and my personal preferences have always taken me in a different direction… open tunings… Neil Young, the Tea...
