Ringing in the new year - Jay Ferguson of Sloan and Grant Boyer
Originally posted on Barrietoday.com as part of the Scene Setter series (#34 - Dec 31, 2022). New Year’s Eve marks the end of one year and the beginning of another. And what better way to celebrate the start of a new year than with live music from great Canadian musicians. The annual Downtown Countdown, hosted at Barrie City Hall features skating, family activities, fireworks, and of course, live music. This year, attendees can ring in the new year with nationally-recognized band Sloan and Grant Boyer. Before they hit the stage this weekend, I had the opportunity to ask Jay Ferguson of Sloan and Grant Boyer a few questions. Richard: Jay, With over 30 years of experience as a band, how do you keep the creative process fresh? Jay: For me, the creative process of songwriting remains fresh by still having an interest in not only music, but also in the process of songwriting and producing records. I'm still discovering new music (or more often, old music) that gives me ideas or inspi