Meanwhile, across the viaduct at Broadview and Danforth,  The Old Nick Pub has been hosting a cool program of local musicians in their Revolution Music Mondays series.   Each Monday a different artist is presented and this month the host is Maria Ryan.   There have been some amazing artists there over the past few months and we're super excited to be asked to participate this month on Monday March 23.   I know it's a school night but Its an early show - so help shake off the weekend with us at the Old NIck!   Maria kicks off the show at 7:30 and HMHFAS will be on around 8:30.

OK - so after over a year of preaching the gospel of Jackson C Frank, it seems like someone is listening.    I saw the blockbuster 'The Joker' the other day and was astounded to hear about 20 seconds of JCF's 'Carnival' in the film.    What a sad and beautiful treat!   The song fit perfectly into the movie theme and although we only got a snippet of the whole song, the title was referenced in the dialogue as well.    Check it out:

Jackson C Frank - the Joker - Carnival

and yeah - watch the movie too - its great.

we're honoured to be invited back to play at Bill Heffernan's Saturday Sessions at the Intersteer on Roncesvalles!   The show runs from 5 to 8 and the Intersteer is at 357 Roncesvalles Ave, Toronto.      Its always a good time and of course Bill will be singing a few of his own tunes as well so make sure you get there early to catch him as well. 

We got offered a show at the Supermarket this Saturday.   Its the Matinee so 3 to 6 as usual with the amazing Grier Coppins opening up.   We figured - why not?   Hope you will too!   

A couple of cool things coming up.    First - HMHFAS is back at the Supermarket in Kensington for a Saturday Matinee 3 to 6 on November 30.    We'll have some guests, some new songs and plenty of dark and ominous tunes for your listening pleasure.    Speaking of pleasure - it will be a pleasure to have Grier Coppins joining us once again to open the show and joining us on some songs.   

Colleen has been on tour for much of the summer with Gregory Hoskins.    They are bringing their show to the Harbourfront Centre on Wednesday November 27 from 7 to 9.  You can get tickets here Gregory Hoskings - Nights of Grief and Mystery   Check it out, its going to be amazing.

well after a bit of a summer hiatus HMHFAS is back at the Supermarket on Saturday September 21 - the usual 3 to 6 slot.    Once again we are lucky to have the Grier Coppins band doing the first set.   Looking forward to seeing you all!  

Excellent gig at the Supermarket on Saturday.    Lots of good friends and some new faces as well.    Hot market weather and cool beverages.    What could be finer.    Well one thing!   We were joined on stage by both Brian Stiller and Grier Coppins on stage for a haunting rendition of Long Black Veil and here's the proof... (most excellent photo by our friend Dawn Morning)  Stay tuned for more Swan news soon!

HMHFAS is booked to play the Saturday Matinee at the Supermarket in Kensington Market on Saturday July 6.     The only thing finer than hanging out in the Market on a summer Saturday, sipping on a tasty beverage while listening to the Sad and Beautiful music of HMHFAS is if Grier Coppins gets added to mix.   Wait - that's what's happening.     Hope to see you there.

We just finished up recording a demo with John Borra and its sounding pretty fine!   Hope to have some mixes available for your discerning ears before the end of the month - stay tuned!

had a great show at the Intersteer yesterday.    Hosted by Billy Heffernan a good time was had by all!   We managed to test drive at least one new song and I got to play City of New Orleans with Bill which was a treat.  Thanks for all who came out.   I put up some new videos on the Bio page including a brilliant performance by Colleen singing Black Crow Blues by Townes Van Zandt with the Urban Highlanders. 

I'll be putting up more songs from our recent recording sessions soon, stay tuned

HMHFAS was in the studio last weekend and the rough mixes are fantastic.    Great job on John Borra for capturing the sound!   I put up the rough mix of the new Katie Cruel recording and we'll be working to get the others in shape to share with you asap!