‘Journal’ Archive

Underated Albums, vol. 1: P:Ano ~ “The Den”..

P:Ano - The Den
This is one of my favourite records ever, and it seems like almost nobody outside of Vancouver has heard it. I don’t know where it’s available for sale - it’s not on iTunes. In fact, my copy of it has a scratch on one of the songs - and as the scratch [...]

Owls vs Robots

Shane Koyczan & Dan Mangan on NBC’s “Today Show”..

Photo: Christine McAvoy
Hello, there.
I am incredibly proud to announce that I am performing with dear friend Shane Koyczan on NBC’s “Today Show” with Matt Lauer, airing 8am (PST/EST) on Friday, February 26th!
If you perhaps found your way to this site via the magical interweb on behalf of this broadcast and are seeking confirmation that you’ve [...]

Even Military Bands..

“Anybody practicing the fine art of composing music, no matter how cynical or greedy or scared, still can’t help serving all humanity. Music makes practically everybody fonder of life than he or she would be without it. Even military bands, although I am a pacifist, always cheer me up.”
- Kurt Vonnegut 1922 - 2007

The Indie’s and Exclaim Readers poll

(Video from Calgary by Tyler Stalman)
We are very pleased to announce that Dan has been nominated for TWO awards at the 10th Annual Independent Music Awards. The results will be announced on March 13th as part of the end of Canadian Music Week. Dan has been nominated in the Favourite Solo Artist and Favourite Folk/ [...]

CTV Olympic Interview

Photo by Christine McAvoy
In the run up to his shows at Vancouver 2010, Dan caught up with Marsha Lederman of the Globe and Mail. You can read the interview over at CTV’s Olympic website
Dan also recently did an interview with Apathy Is Boring, about democracy and why it is important to vote and support your [...]

The Home Stretch | Day 6 | Calgary to Kelowna, Kelowna to Vancouver

Last night’s sleep was nothing like as luxurious as yesterday’s.  After leaving SAIT in the wee hours we checked in to a cool mid-60’s motel - the kind with a vintage banker’s cage surrounding the front desk and sheets so strictly laundered that small electrical storms of static were created with every sleeping movement - [...]

The Home Stretch | Day 5 | Edmonton to Calgary, Alberta

The hands of the clock on the wall are being pulled reluctantly into future with the sound like a knife against a whetstone, signifying that it’s time to drag the fattened night to slaughter and begin another day.  I awake in a nursery, peeling an assortment of Disney princesses off my face as I lifted [...]