So, the long-awaited (it was two weeks in the making but felt much, much longer) announcement by I Mother Earth came tonight. Jag, Chris, Brian and Bruce have reconnected, have been writing some new material and will play a one-off show at the Sound Academy in Toronto on March 23. Ticket details can be found at IMotherEarth.ca
This is obviously great news for fans. What is even greater is that they are completely doing it on their own terms, aren’t beholden to a record company that would just dick them around. And Jag says there could be future shows, if the fans want (they do). There will also be some new music, potentially lots.
Jag also posted a refreshingly honest blog post about the state of mind of the band when they went on hiatus after that epic Barrie show in 2003 that I couldn’t get to, what they’ve been up to since and what is behind them reuniting. It makes for a good read, whether you’re a fan of their music or whether you just have an interest in the inner workings of a band and how the industry can grind you down over time.
At this point, I don’t think I can make the March 23 show. That is a disappointment, but given that two weeks ago we’d thought we’d never hear anything new from them, I’m just happy that some people who I consider good friends will be able to experience it. And I honestly wish the the guys nothing but the best and will do whatever I can to support them.
