Words Worth is partnering with the KPL to welcome local music historian and author David McPherson to discuss his new book 101 Fascinating Canadian Music Facts

Did you know that Serena Ryder played the quietest concert ever from the ocean floor during low tide at Fundy National Park? Or that “I’ll Never Smile Again,” the hit that launched Frank Sinatra’s career, was written by Toronto pianist Ruth Lowe? What about Canadian R&B-singer Liberty Silver playing with the Wild Bunch and opening for Bob Marley at Madison Square Gardens when she was only twelve years old? Did you know that title of the Tragically Hip 1991 album Road Apples is not talking about apples?

In 101 Fascinating Canadian Music Facts, author and historian David McPherson shares these and 98 other tales gathered from his more than twenty-five years working in the music industry. Music lovers and trivia buffs alike will enjoy perusing this collection of stories — gathered from coast to coast — to discover fun facts and hilarious tales from Canada’s music industry.

Join us for an evening of live music, trivia, and conversation with the local music historian and author David McPherson as he discusses with Carlos Benevides his new book 101 Fascinating Canadian Music Facts. Music lovers and trivia buffs alike will love this collection of stories, discovering fun facts and hilarious tale's from Canada's music industry.

David McPherson is the author of the acclaimed The Legendary Horseshoe Tavern: A Complete History and Massey Hall. He has written for Grammy.com, the Globe and Mail, SOCAN’s Words and Music, No Depression, American Songwriter, and Acoustic Guitar. He lives in Waterloo, Ontario.