Acrpost: A Project of the Pacific Association of Artist Run Centres

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PHILIP JOHN LEWIN Born in Cortland, NY, Philip John Lewin moved to Toronto in the early 1970’s. He made two records of original songs ranging from psych-folk to jazzy soft rock, melodic and vivid in their lyricism. “Am I Really Here All Alone?” and “Diamond Love & Other Realities” are absolute classics of underground 70’s Canadiana, too raw to be welcomed into the square circle of CanCon providers upon their release. With original copies now fetching in the hundreds, both records have been reissued internationally yet remain relatively undiscovered here at home. Enjoy this rare chance to hear Lewin play songs from his rich catalogue on piano and voice, accompanied by Janice Gittings on guitar and voice, including material from the recent archival recording “Real Classic”. ... more...