Lake Ontario Waterkeeper to release first environmental album, At the Barricades: Volume 1

'Living at the Barricades' celebrates the release of At the Barricades: Volume 1. Dave Bidini visits the Toronto studio and speaks with Mark and Krystyn about his contribution to the album, the role of music in building community and reflecting ideas and truths, and his deep roots in the Waterkeeper movement. Listen to the show. 

Hear the tracks, buy the album and learn more: At the Barricades: Volume 1.

On September 18, 2007, Lake Ontario Waterkeeper released At the Barricades: Volume 1. At the Barricades: Volume 1 is the first of three compilations of sensational music from an all-star roster of artists assembled by celebrated Canadian musician and producer Chris Brown for Lake Ontario Waterkeeper.

At the Barricades: Volume 1 features new tracks from: Broken Social Scene, Sarah Harmer, Bill Frisell, Boi Brasileiro & Scotty Hard, Chris Brown, Kate Fenner, Stars, Dave Bidini, and Tony Scherr. Also found on the compilation are songs from Bruce Cockburn, Pete Seeger, Mads Mouritz, Gordon Downie & Atom Agoyan, and Sex Mob. The music is impassioned and reflective, emotive and provoking: a powerful companion to the Waterkeeper movement.

Brown, who has traveled and recorded with B.B. King, The Tragically Hip, Bourbon Tabernacle Choir, and Kate Fenner, was spurned into action after settling into life on Wolfe Island, where the St. Lawrence River meets Lake Ontario. At the Barricades reflects the efforts of artists committed to the fight for clean air and water, says Brown.

At the Barricades is exciting for every person who cares about Lake Ontario, says Waterkeeper and President of Lake Ontario Waterkeeper Mark Mattson. These artists are joining Waterkeeper at the grassroots, where ordinary citizens are struggling to break down the barriers to fair, democratic, and just environmental decision-making.

Fans and Waterkeeper supporters in Toronto will be able to join producer Chris Brown on the remaining Thursday nights in September at the Dakota Tavern (249 Ossington). Chris will perform with The Citizen's Band, Kate Fenner, Tony Scherr and other At the Barricades artists. A special CD release party is scheduled for Thursday, September 27 at the Dakota. The next day, Friday, September 28, the General Wolfe on Wolfe Island, ON hosts a live taping of Waterkeeper's radio show and podcast, 'Living at the Barricades.' The evening will feature interviews with Sarah McDermot and Peggy Mattson of Wolfe Island Residents for the Environment (WIRE) and a concert with Chris and The Citizen's Band. The event is sponsored by CFRC 1019.fm. Come celebrate a community of artists and activists across the lake!

Hear the tracks, buy the album and learn more: At the Barricades: Volume 1.