The James Clark Institute
@thejci
Toronto based music artist, singer, songwriter, performer, clartoonist. clarkinstitute.com thejamesclarkinstitute.bandcamp.com
The brand new Rob Moss and Skin-Tight Skin / James Clark Institute split single is ridin' high on The Ledge in South Dakota. Thank you Scott Millman for spinnin' the donkeys. Available here: thejamesclarkinstitute.bandcamp.com/album/split-...
It appears that Christmas comes early in France. Off to Canada Post fa la la la la.
I was recently commissioned by PCV Records in Oakville to "clartoon" "The Professor" in celebration of the summer of Rush. Limited edition prints and tees coming soon to the shop! #neilpeart #celebration #closertotheheart #drums
According to Google AI, The James Clark Institute are headlining the Nick Lowe Los Straitjackets show at The Mod Club tomorrow night. HA! In other words, NO we aren't. We would have been happy just to open the show, Google AI.
Taking my mind off this lingering summer cold by listening to these fresh JCI masters. Thank you Robert Nation for your exceptional work, as always and to @moetpoh.bsky.social for continuing to believe in and produce our music. #newsongs #newalbum #fresh #powerpop #powerpopband
Hey kids, it's JCI Teesday! This week, musician, indie music supporter and all around great guy Alexander Hajjar poses for the power poparazzi on Queen Street west in his JCI tee. Lookin' good, Alex!
Hey Male Order Brides, yes we're excited for your new reunion record coming this September. But just in case you've forgotten, rock n roll is a vicious game!
We are elated to be playing the "Hear Today-Twist & Crawl" indie music festival in Guelph on Saturday September 12th at the Red Chevron Club. Presented by CFRU 93.3 FM and The Spill Magazine. Five bands for ONLY $15 at the door! OR ONLY $10 in advance!!! www.eventbrite.ca/e/hear-today...
Well, whaddya know! It turns out ZZ Top are big James Clark Institute fans. Here they are posing with the long out of printi "Son of a Sideshow" CD EP from 2011. However, it is still available as a digital download here: thejamesclarkinstitute.bandcamp.com/album/son-of...
Hey kids, it's JCI Teesday! This week is JCI merch girl, Lorraine Blair 's Birthday Week! Please help her birthday wish come true by purchasing lotsa JCI tees from her. Nothing makes her happier.
Due to unforseen circumstances, James Clark Institute will NOT be performing at Adelaide Hall this coming Friday June 26th. But there are still 3 rockin' bands on the bill if you need some live music in yer soul.
Friday June 26th is speeding closer like a... speeding "Local Motive"! Please join The JCI along with Altered By Mom Sweet Utopia and Emerge Band at Adelaide Hall. 4 bands for the low price of $20 at the door. OR here's a link to save more bucks: admitone.com/events/toron...
Hey kids, it's JCI Teesday! This week in Victoria BC, Tony Ruffolo is drunk. Not just on gin & tonics but also on the fact that he is exquisitely draped in his brand new, limited edition JCI tee. Hic!
Set your alarms for Friday June 26th at 8pm. Local Motive at Adelaide Hall features @thejci.bsky.social along with Altered By Mom, Sweet Utopia and Emerg. $20 at the door OR save a bit of moola here: admitone.com/events/toron...
Hey kids, it's JCI Teesday! This week, our very talented pal, Sean Ryan dons the brand new tee displaying the image that he created for use in the Reluctantly In Love video which of course, he brillantly directed as well. Let's all watch it again right here: youtu.be/SUgZ3KTzmxM?...
Join @thejci.bsky.social at Adelaide Hall on Friday June 26th. We're part of a 4 band extravaganza for only $20 at the door. Now, I'm no Isaac Newton but I figure that's roughly 5 bucks a band. BUT if you act now, save even more with $15 advance tickets available here: admitone.com/events/toron...
Hey kids, it's JCI Teesday! This week, Marcus Brockhouse swam all the way from New South Wales, Australia to grab himself a new limited edition JCI tee. It is fortified with super powers when boxing angry kangaroos or wrestling venomous tiger snakes, etc.
18 years ago this week(!) The James Clark Institute released the Sideshow Unattraction album. We launched it at a sold out show at C'est What? in Toronto. Here's a tiny video clip. youtu.be/V1l1q__ritE?...
Back at it today at Taurus Recording. Chipping away at the next James Clark Institute record with ace harmony singer, Dean Carl Glover; ace producer, @moetpoh.bsky.social; ace engineer, Thomas D'Arcy and ace canine, Bruno.
I wouldn't want to meet these fellas in a dark alley but I sure do respect their support for their favourite bands. #jamesclarkinstitute #flashbangs
Hey kids, it's JCI Teesday! Robin Fyfe, Toronto's most enthusiastic patron of live music arrived at The Pilot on Saturday evening donning his vintage JCI tee and all set for misadventures.
Lotsa long weekend fun at the James Clark Institute and Mr. Miyagi show last night at The Pilot. Thanks to all you lovely people who chose us over cottage country.
It looks like this music thing is finally beginning to take off. Please join @thejci.bsky.social and our pals, Mr. Miyagi TONIGHT at The Pilot as we celebrate my $ucce$$. Doors at 7pm. Showtime at 8pm. $15 at the door.
We will look similar to this at The Pilot in Yorkville this coming Saturday night BUT in living colour! Please join The JCI and our pals, Mr. Miyagi for an evening of colourful musical merriment. ONLY $15 at the door!
Me at Graffiti's in, I'm guessing 2015. I still have the guitar and the neck tie. One of them will join me at The Pilot this Saturday May 16th for the big James Clark Institute and Mr. Miyagi show. $10 advance tickets on sale here: www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-james-... Photo by Chris Bennett.
Saturday May 16th is only one week from tonight! Please join The James Clark Institute and Mr. Miyagi as we pop the cork on the refreshing in-flight live music at The Pilot in Yorkville. Get yer $10 advance tickets NOW: www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-james-...
Mr. Miyagi at Handlebar tonight bringing only the coolest 1980s sounds to Kensington Market. They'll be The James Clark Institute's very special guests when we descend into The Pilot on Saturday May 16th. $10 advance tickets are on sale now! www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-james-...