The James Clark Institute
@thejci.bsky.social
Toronto based music artist, singer, songwriter, performer, clartoonist.
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I've been blabberin' on about the shiny new James Clark Institute single (produced by @moetpoh.bsky.social ) arriving this Friday but did you know there's a shiny new music video to accompany it? Well there is and it's directed by the brilliant Sean Ryan Stay tooned for linkage!
November 26, 2025 at 12:11 PM
I've been blabberin' on about the shiny new James Clark Institute single (produced by @moetpoh.bsky.social ) arriving this Friday but did you know there's a shiny new music video to accompany it? Well there is and it's directed by the brilliant Sean Ryan Stay tooned for linkage!
Are your ears thirsty for pop? Well then, International Pop Overthrow Toronto continues tonight at The Painted Lady Come hear the thirst quenching sounds of Steve Moss! @thejci.bsky.social ! Dave Rave ! Andy Butler and The Diplomats! The Discarded! $15 gets both of your ears in the door. Pop 'em in
November 22, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Are your ears thirsty for pop? Well then, International Pop Overthrow Toronto continues tonight at The Painted Lady Come hear the thirst quenching sounds of Steve Moss! @thejci.bsky.social ! Dave Rave ! Andy Butler and The Diplomats! The Discarded! $15 gets both of your ears in the door. Pop 'em in
International Pop Overthrow Toronto takes over The Painted Lady this weekend. Poptastic sounds await you from Friday November 21 through Sunday November 23rd. @thejci.bsky.social will be popping in to play on Saturday November 22nd at 7:45PM. $15 gets you inside!
November 20, 2025 at 4:53 PM
International Pop Overthrow Toronto takes over The Painted Lady this weekend. Poptastic sounds await you from Friday November 21 through Sunday November 23rd. @thejci.bsky.social will be popping in to play on Saturday November 22nd at 7:45PM. $15 gets you inside!
Saturday December 13th at The El Mocambo we celebrate the release of the shiny new JCI single, It's Still Snowing Outside. With special guests, George Westerholm and Tanya Philipovich it shall be spectacular. I may even change out of my pajamas for this one! www.ticketweb.ca/event/the-ho...
November 19, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Saturday December 13th at The El Mocambo we celebrate the release of the shiny new JCI single, It's Still Snowing Outside. With special guests, George Westerholm and Tanya Philipovich it shall be spectacular. I may even change out of my pajamas for this one! www.ticketweb.ca/event/the-ho...
Hey kids, It's JCI Teesday! This week, Liz is in Japan keeping her distance from Mount Fuji in case it erupts from the mojo emanating from her favourite tee.
November 18, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Hey kids, It's JCI Teesday! This week, Liz is in Japan keeping her distance from Mount Fuji in case it erupts from the mojo emanating from her favourite tee.
Tanya Philipovich and I first bonded over the fact we had both written songs about NYC artist #cindysherman Tanya will be one of our special guests on Saturday December 13th for our Christmas single launch at The El Mocambo. Tickets are on sale now at elmocambo.com
youtu.be/-aKwDgTV33M?...
youtu.be/-aKwDgTV33M?...
November 16, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Tanya Philipovich and I first bonded over the fact we had both written songs about NYC artist #cindysherman Tanya will be one of our special guests on Saturday December 13th for our Christmas single launch at The El Mocambo. Tickets are on sale now at elmocambo.com
youtu.be/-aKwDgTV33M?...
youtu.be/-aKwDgTV33M?...
5 years ago we were anticipating a brand new single, produced by @moetpoh.bsky.social 5 years later we're anticipating a brand new single, produced by @moetpoh.bsky.social It's Still Snowing Outside arrives to all streaming services on Friday November 28th.
November 14, 2025 at 6:53 PM
5 years ago we were anticipating a brand new single, produced by @moetpoh.bsky.social 5 years later we're anticipating a brand new single, produced by @moetpoh.bsky.social It's Still Snowing Outside arrives to all streaming services on Friday November 28th.
Hey kids, it's JCI Teesday! This week, Chipper Saam eats healthy in California so that he remains sleek and sexy in his favourite tshirt.
#supportindie
#supportindie
November 11, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Hey kids, it's JCI Teesday! This week, Chipper Saam eats healthy in California so that he remains sleek and sexy in his favourite tshirt.
#supportindie
#supportindie
Prepping a complete @thejci.bsky.social disography for shipment to a new fan in Australia!
November 9, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Prepping a complete @thejci.bsky.social disography for shipment to a new fan in Australia!
Yes Virginia, there will be a CD version of the upcoming @thejci.bsky.social holiday single arriving on Friday November 28th. Perfect for all of you still driving vintage sleighs with CD players. Thank you Microforum Vinyl Record Pressing. Produced by @moetpoh.bsky.social
November 7, 2025 at 5:02 AM
Yes Virginia, there will be a CD version of the upcoming @thejci.bsky.social holiday single arriving on Friday November 28th. Perfect for all of you still driving vintage sleighs with CD players. Thank you Microforum Vinyl Record Pressing. Produced by @moetpoh.bsky.social
Hey kids, it's JCI Teesday! This week, our own Tom Gibson is in Tokyo, Japan negotiating a deal with Buddha to record @thejci.bsky.social Live At Budokan.
November 4, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Hey kids, it's JCI Teesday! This week, our own Tom Gibson is in Tokyo, Japan negotiating a deal with Buddha to record @thejci.bsky.social Live At Budokan.
Don't miss The JCI's Holly Jolly Christmas Spectacular at The El Mocambo on Saturday December 13th! Join us PLUS our very special guests, George Westerholm and Tanya Philipovich for a rockin' wintery eve.
www.ticketweb.ca/event/the-ho...
www.ticketweb.ca/event/the-ho...
November 3, 2025 at 1:31 AM
Don't miss The JCI's Holly Jolly Christmas Spectacular at The El Mocambo on Saturday December 13th! Join us PLUS our very special guests, George Westerholm and Tanya Philipovich for a rockin' wintery eve.
www.ticketweb.ca/event/the-ho...
www.ticketweb.ca/event/the-ho...
Davy and Mike took the last train to James Clarksville this afternoon at PCV Records in Oakville.
#happyhalloween
#happyhalloween
October 31, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Davy and Mike took the last train to James Clarksville this afternoon at PCV Records in Oakville.
#happyhalloween
#happyhalloween
Hey kids, it's JCI Teesday! This week, I'm almost scared shi....rtless! All James Clark Institute tees are currently the scary low price of $10 each while supplies last: thejamesclarkinstitute.bandcamp.com/merch
October 28, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Hey kids, it's JCI Teesday! This week, I'm almost scared shi....rtless! All James Clark Institute tees are currently the scary low price of $10 each while supplies last: thejamesclarkinstitute.bandcamp.com/merch
The JCI's digital holiday single, It's Still Snowing Outside arrives on Friday November 28th on all streaming services, including the Grinch's. Also available will be the shiny 7" vinyl single which will include last year's holiday favourite, Orange Christmas. Both songs were produced by Moe Berg.
October 27, 2025 at 1:43 PM
The JCI's digital holiday single, It's Still Snowing Outside arrives on Friday November 28th on all streaming services, including the Grinch's. Also available will be the shiny 7" vinyl single which will include last year's holiday favourite, Orange Christmas. Both songs were produced by Moe Berg.
Let the songwriting retreat begin.
October 25, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Let the songwriting retreat begin.
Hey kids, it's JCI Teesday! This week, Chipper Saam-pop enthusiast, bass player and Indie Pop Takeout radio host traveled from Detroit to Toronto to catch @thejci.bsky.social at The Horseshoe Tavern last week. Here he is with yers truly and industry veteran and swell guy, @camcarp.bsky.social
October 21, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Hey kids, it's JCI Teesday! This week, Chipper Saam-pop enthusiast, bass player and Indie Pop Takeout radio host traveled from Detroit to Toronto to catch @thejci.bsky.social at The Horseshoe Tavern last week. Here he is with yers truly and industry veteran and swell guy, @camcarp.bsky.social
The always rockin' Robin Fyfe dropped into the Horseshoe Tavern this past Wednesday night and captured The James Clark Institute who were also busy rockin'.
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youtu.be/MOWdj9lTx3s?...
James Clark Institute "Little Powder Keg" & "Yellow" - live at the Horseshoe Tavern
YouTube video by Robin Fyfe
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October 19, 2025 at 3:35 PM
The always rockin' Robin Fyfe dropped into the Horseshoe Tavern this past Wednesday night and captured The James Clark Institute who were also busy rockin'.
youtu.be/MOWdj9lTx3s?...
youtu.be/MOWdj9lTx3s?...
Memories from this past Tuesday's Toronto Rocks at the El Mocambo gala.
I stole the first photo from The Spill Magazine and the second one from Henry Martinuk. Thanks again to Tom Gibson and Jennifer Foster for joining me and to August Knight for putting the whole shebang together.
#localmusicscene
I stole the first photo from The Spill Magazine and the second one from Henry Martinuk. Thanks again to Tom Gibson and Jennifer Foster for joining me and to August Knight for putting the whole shebang together.
#localmusicscene
October 18, 2025 at 1:20 AM
Memories from this past Tuesday's Toronto Rocks at the El Mocambo gala.
I stole the first photo from The Spill Magazine and the second one from Henry Martinuk. Thanks again to Tom Gibson and Jennifer Foster for joining me and to August Knight for putting the whole shebang together.
#localmusicscene
I stole the first photo from The Spill Magazine and the second one from Henry Martinuk. Thanks again to Tom Gibson and Jennifer Foster for joining me and to August Knight for putting the whole shebang together.
#localmusicscene
The sensational Sean Ryan snapped these fantastic fotos at the Horseshoe Tavern this past Wednesday night. Thanks Sean!
#capturedlive
#capturedlive
October 17, 2025 at 12:38 PM
The sensational Sean Ryan snapped these fantastic fotos at the Horseshoe Tavern this past Wednesday night. Thanks Sean!
#capturedlive
#capturedlive
A splendid night was had at the legendary Horseshoe Tavern. Thanks to everyone who chose live music over baseball and joined @thejci.bsky.social The Shakers and TC Folkpunk @cameronoise.bsky.social for some mid-week musical mayhem.
October 16, 2025 at 5:34 AM
A splendid night was had at the legendary Horseshoe Tavern. Thanks to everyone who chose live music over baseball and joined @thejci.bsky.social The Shakers and TC Folkpunk @cameronoise.bsky.social for some mid-week musical mayhem.
TONIGHT at the legendary Horseshoe Tavern. @thejci.bsky.social @cameronoise.bsky.social and Hamilton's The Shakers. 8PM doors. 8:30PM showtime. $12.50 advance tickets are still available here: www.showclix.com/tickets/JCI?...
The James Clark Institute | The Shakers | TC Folkpunk
The James Clark Institute | The Shakers | TC Folkpunk in Toronto - Checkout. The Horseshoe Tavern Presents: The James Clark Institute | The Shakers | TC Folkpunk 19+ with Photo ID
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October 15, 2025 at 2:12 PM
TONIGHT at the legendary Horseshoe Tavern. @thejci.bsky.social @cameronoise.bsky.social and Hamilton's The Shakers. 8PM doors. 8:30PM showtime. $12.50 advance tickets are still available here: www.showclix.com/tickets/JCI?...
Posters are up! Join @thejci.bsky.social Hamilton's The Shakers and Mister TC Folkpunk @cameronoise.bsky.social on Wednesday October 15 for some mid-week musical mayhem at the legendary Horseshoe Tavern. The Tryptophan will have worn of by then. www.showclix.com/tickets/JCI
October 12, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Posters are up! Join @thejci.bsky.social Hamilton's The Shakers and Mister TC Folkpunk @cameronoise.bsky.social on Wednesday October 15 for some mid-week musical mayhem at the legendary Horseshoe Tavern. The Tryptophan will have worn of by then. www.showclix.com/tickets/JCI
Happy Birthday Kirsty Maccoll. Tragically taken from us 25 years ago. Last year I got to visit your bench in Soho Square in London, UK. Next Wednesday The JCI will perform our song dedicated to you and the injustice surrounding your death in our set at The Horseshoe Tavern.
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October 10, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Happy Birthday Kirsty Maccoll. Tragically taken from us 25 years ago. Last year I got to visit your bench in Soho Square in London, UK. Next Wednesday The JCI will perform our song dedicated to you and the injustice surrounding your death in our set at The Horseshoe Tavern.
youtu.be/thaiW9bfBM4?...
youtu.be/thaiW9bfBM4?...