Jacob Brodovsky is a singer-songwriter, dad, college radio host, and recovering summer camp director from Winnipeg, MB, Treaty One territory.
Name:
Jacob Brodovsky
Genre:
Folk/Singer-Songwriter
Founded:
1992? I started making music as a “solo artist” in 2019
# of Albums:
Including the various bands I’ve played in, 5 EPs, and 3 LPs
Latest Album:
Tell The Kids We Tried out July 10!
Latest Single:
Kids out June 3
Latest Video:
Favourite musician growing up:
The Weakerthans or Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young, The Wallflowers
Favourite musician now:
Bonnie Light Horseman, Charlotte Cornfield, Big Thief, The Band, Craig Finn
Guilty pleasure song:
Kacey Musgraves? But I’m not guilty about it! I’ve also been coming around to Let it Go from Frozen as my kid listens to it
Live show ritual:
Hide backstage, anxious poop, try to drink water, rehearse what I’ll say to the promoter when no one shows up.
Favourite local musician:
Slow Leaves, Dominique Adams, Tofusmell, Madeleine Roger, Slow Spirit, Greg Macpherson
EP or LP?
LP!
Early bird or night owl?
My kids like to wake me up around 6:00 AM
Road or studio?
Studio!
Any shows or albums coming up?
My new record is out July 10, and I’m playing Winnipeg Folk Fest!
Where can we follow you?
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Rapid Fire Local Questions:
What is your favourite local restaurant?
Bonnie Day, The Nook, Oxbow, Vera, Pho Kim Tuong
What is your favourite street in your city and why?
Westminster Ave! Walk up and down every day with my dogs and/or kids. It feels good to feel like you kind of know or at least recognize everyone in the neighbourhood.
What is your favourite park in your city and why?
I love Aubrey Park in Wolseley. Everyone brings their old kids’ toys there, and it’s always filled with kids playing make-believe.
What is your favourite music venue in your city?
Times Changed! Boring answer!
What is your favourite music store in your city?
Into the Music
