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1812

Mike Ford’s 1812 song-cycle “Flames Across The Border” (made possible in part by support from The Department of Canadian Heritage and the Toronto Arts Council) is being performed across Canada at schools, clubs and festivals in commemoration of the ‘War of 1812’.  Click on song titles below for lyrics, discussions and activities.  Go to Prologue to book Mike’s 1812-themed concerts, and to Bandcamp to hear the songs!
The Runner
Glengarry Light Infantry Fencibles
Le Cidre
Soon (1812)

Fitzgibbon & The Bloody Boys
The Chesapeake & The Shannon

Build a Bigger Boat
Quand on est voltigeur
This Town Is Beat (Zebulon Zebulon)
Shooting Star
Welcome to the Buffer State