In this episode of The Kingstonian Podcast, Dave speaks with a Kingston-area musician, Tom Mawhinney - songwriter, and community builder - whose journey began at Queen’s University in Kingston, in the early 1970s.

Over the decades, he has released six albums for adult listeners and three children’s albums, written more than 30 songs for choirs.

The conversation explores:

Early musical influences and songwriting
His 1992 cross-Canada busking tour
His transition into writing for and working with choirs
A parallel career as a clinical psychologist working with youth
His work in farming, environmental stewardship, and community projects

The episode also touches on his newest release, “Living This Day,” and his continuing tradition of house concerts that bring music directly to audiences.

Read more about his story by connecting to https://www.tmawhinney.ca

Our theme music is “Stasis Oasis”, by Tim Aylesworth

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Episodes also air weekly on CJAI at 101.3fm (Tue. at 4pm)