Six String Nation
It's story is vividly told by creator Jowi Taylor and it comes to life in the hands of musicians of every genre and background - each adding layers of story
05/31/2026
A Small but Mighty show in Toronto is in the books (and on video). It couldn't have happened without the most amazing support. Read more on my latest Substack.
https://open.substack.com/pub/sixstringnation/p/beyond-the-six-string-nation-63-its?r=25om9l&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true
05/29/2026
Our official portrait photographer Doug Nicholson will be working his magic this evening following our show at the SmallWorld Centre in Toronto. That work goes back 20 years and our friendship even further. Read more on my latest Substack.
https://open.substack.com/pub/sixstringnation/p/beyond-the-six-string-nation-62-praise?r=25om9l&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true
05/29/2026
Today's the day!!!
If you are thinking about coming out - hit us up with a message.
We are filming tonight and it would be great to have some friends in the crowd.
Only a few tickets remain for the Small World Music gig this eve.
Playing are:
Eunice Keitan, J.E Lopez, JER, Karla García Silva, and Tarek Ghriri
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Celebrating the 20th anniversary of its national debut, the historic ‘Voyageur’ guitar takes the stage tonight at the Small World Centre (180 Shaw St) for a landmark archive filming!
If you don't have plans tonight, this is the ultimate $75 all-in experience:
The Show: The story of Voyageur by Jowi Taylor + 5 incredible live solo sets spanning blues, flamenco, neo-soul, and roots music.
The Food & Drink: Curated hors d'oeuvres from Newcomer Kitchen + Niagara College wine and beverages included all night.
The Portrait: Step into the studio post-show for an exclusive professional portrait holding Voyageur to join the archive of 15,000 Canadians.
Pack the room with us, support these phenomenal artists, and help us make this taping electric!
🎟️ DOORS AT 7:30 PM | GRAB SEATS HERE:
https://tickets.smallworldmusic.com/e/six-string-nation/tickets
One guitar, 64 historic pieces of Canadian history, held by over 80,000 sets of hands in every corner of the country. From local community heroes to national music legends, Voyageur carries the soul and stories of our ever-growing nation in its wood.
Next Friday, May 29, experience the magic yourself. Join us at the Small World Centre for “Six String Nation: Sounds Like Canada” and hold, play, and pose with Voyageur at the post-show portrait session.
Tickets are selling fast - click the link in our bio to secure your spot for this once-in-a-lifetime experience!
05/24/2026
The Hidden Cameras show at Longboat Hall was full of blasts from the past for me - and yet nothing nostalgic about it. Read more on my latest Substack:
https://open.substack.com/pub/sixstringnation/p/beyond-the-six-string-nation-6-hidden?r=25om9l&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true
05/18/2026
Thoughts are with our friends on PEI these days as they come to grips with a 100% mortality rate in their oyster beds following a double-whammy infection of fatal oyster diseases MRX and Derma. No danger to humans but devastating to oysters and the communities who depend on them.
Read more on my latest Substack.
https://open.substack.com/pub/sixstringnation/p/beyond-the-six-string-nation-60-thinking?r=25om9l&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true
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