Andy Maize and Josh Finlayson are the founders of Toronto’s much-loved roots rock band, Skydiggers. In this conversation, they offer up insight gained over a successful 35+ year career, one fuelled by hard work, passion, creativity, love, and good humour.
 
Andy and Josh discuss the art of songwriting, the secrets to surviving on the road and staying focused on stage, and how recording their upcoming album (with friend and collaborator Joby Baker) often felt like "rock 'n roll fantasy camp".

THE MUSIC BUDDY SESSION: "November in Ontario"
Written by Josh Finlayson and Andy Maize.
Performed by Josh Finlayson, Andy Maize, Jane Gowan and Tim Vesely
(Listen at 53:04)

More about Skydiggers @ skydiggers.com

Music in this episode (all songs by Skydiggers):

• "Hello Beautiful Life" - City of Sirens (2008)
• "You Sparkle Silver" - Northern Shore (2012)
• "Feel You Closer" - Restless (1992)
• "When You're on a Roll" - Warmth of the Sun (2017)
• "This New Country" - Desmond's Hip City (1997)
• "Too Soon to Say Goodbye" - Let's Get Friendship Right (2019)
• "Anything for You" - Bittersweet Harmony (2003)
• "November in Ontario" - Desmond's Hip City (1997)

The theme song "Human Stuff" is written by Jane Gowan and Tim Vesely, and performed by Jane and Tim, with additional vocals by Steve Wright and Connie Kostiuk.

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MUSIC BUDDY IS:
Jane Gowan (host, producer, editor) ; Tim Vesely (co-producer)

The show's theme song, "Human Stuff," is written by Jane Gowan and Tim Vesely, and performed by Jane and Tim, with additional vocals by Steve Wright and Connie Kostiuk

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