After spending over 20 years writing, recording and performing his unique, lush and literate style of alt country Canadiana, Juno award-winning singer-songwriter Justin Rutledge is shifting his focus, every-so-slightly. He’s not moving away from music per se, but rather, walking peacefully alongside, with his new family in tow, and a home in the country to inspire and calm his poetic spirit.

Please enjoy this conversation with one of Canada’s most treasured craftsmen of song.

More about Justin at justinrutledge.com

THE MUSIC BUDDY SESSION: "A PENNY FOR THE BAND" by Justin Rutledge
Performed by Justin Rutledge, Jane Gowan and Tim Vesely
Recorded and mixed by Tim Vesely at The Woodshed Studio, Toronto

Songs in this episode (all songs performed by Justin Rutledge, except “You and I” performed by The Violet Archers):
"Jellybean" - (Islands, 2021)
"As It Was" - (Single, 2023)
"Out of the Woods" - (Valleyheart, 2013)
"You And I" - (Sunshine At Night, 2008)
"Angry Young Man" - (Something Easy, 2023)
"London" - (Something Easy, 2023)
"Kapuskasing Coffee" - (Valleyheart, 2013)
"Too Sober to Sleep"- (No Never Alone, 2004)
"Courage (For Hugh McLennan)" - (Daredevil, 2014)
"Head for the Hills" - (Something Easy, 2023)

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MUSIC BUDDY IS:
Jane Gowan (host, producer, editor) ; Tim Vesely (co-producer)

The show's theme song, "Human Stuff," is written by Jane Gowan and Tim Vesely, and performed by Jane and Tim, with additional vocals by Steve Wright and Connie Kostiuk

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