Read about This is 2's triumphant return to the stage!
This is 2: Back in Business!
30 years ago: a reflection on performing, by Paul
A few thoughts on performing, by Paul
Gigging at the Dorval Golf Club (with video!)
September 4th marked This is 2's debut at Bistro 19 (Dorval Golf Club). We were blessed with nice weather, although their outdoor setup was very well protected from the elements, with a sturdy tent to keep us dry if the rain did come. All set up and ready to go! Here's Paul's new acoustic pedal... Continue Reading →
Performing during a Pandemic (A BLVD gig review)
This past Friday was the first time in four months that Ross and Paul performed live. Our last gig was just before everything shut down in March, and we've been itching to play ever since. When the BLVD in Chateauguay booked us for this gig, we were excited. but still reticent. With everything in the... Continue Reading →
Some Lo-Fi grooves from This is 2
A few audio files from This is 2!
Ross’s top 10 favorite front-men
One day Paul asked me “Who are your favorite front men…singers…performers…? I took that as meaning who do I most notice as influences to me, or would like to take from, as a front man…..singer….performer? It was difficult. I have liked and or followed a variety of musical personalities throughout my time as an avid... Continue Reading →
Collaboration in Isolation
This is unprecedented times we are living in... The struggles we all are facing are different, yet with the common thread of doing our best to remain connected in a world where we must keep apart. Interestingly, this has opened a lot of doors for musical collaboration. Things started innocently enough when Paul was bored... Continue Reading →
We don’t do enough Frogman
We know... If there is one thing lacking in This is 2's repertoire, it's Clarence "Frogman" Henry. How can we not be doing more Clarence "Frogman" Henry? Where are you to go to fill your Clarence "Frogman" Henry needs? Look no further, and enjoy our latest video. https://youtu.be/IUsyq8cbaXQ And don't forget to check out our... Continue Reading →
Getting lost in the moment
The importance of living for the moment, from our perspective on stage.
House parties: A chance for us to come to you (for a change!)
It feels good when someone trusts you enough to perform in their home. We had the opportunity to play at Natalia and Alvin's Christmas party this past Saturday. They had reached out to us wondering if hiring us to play in their home was even a possibility. Our loyal readers will probably remember the blog... Continue Reading →
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