Small-town born, big city by choice, singer-songwriter Alex Mason invited me into his cabin-like apartment to discuss all three tracks off his forthcoming EP, “The Salt and the Sea (Live From Dorchester)". We discuss what it means to be a Canadian, how creativity takes time after the loss of a loved one, and Virginia Woolf (at last!). We also rank the great lakes. Follow Alex Mason on all the internet hot spots (@alexmasonmusic) and check out his release show on Saturday, August 11th, at the Dakota Tavern for what will no doubt be a mass catharsis.
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