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LL: You’ve had quite a

varied and successful
music business career. We
can all read your
biography, but it’s always
exciting to hear it from
your point of view! Could
you tell us about it?

SJ: I would if I could
remember but I really don’t ..
.LOL .. I am a firm believer in

letting the past stay in the
past as much as possible. I
like looking forward! I can
say that I have played all over
the world, with all kinds of
fascinating people, dabbled in
theatre and television,
written songs with many
different people, articles on
different subjects, and I have

a wine brand that I created
with a Niagara winery in
Canada.
LL: What was the Canadian
Idol show experience like
for you?

SJ: It was a very intense but
hugely fun six years of

madness! I learned a lot
about television production
and working in a huge team.
It was like a well-oiled machine, and it functioned according to a fairly precise set of rules. It
was an incredible experience, and one I am glad I had.
LL: Let’s talk about your new release Bitches Blues. What was your concept and vision
for the album, and is there any nod to Miles Davis other than the title?

SJ: LOL - no, the only nod to Miles Davis is the title! I didn’t really have a concept or vision, so
to speak, other than I wanted to enjoy myself, and have everyone involved enjoy themselves
too, musicians and listeners. I think we accomplished that - that is really the only thing I am

after at this point. I like to do stuff that moves me or makes me move - or both!
LL: Bitches Blues is your second blues-rock genre release. Have you left the world of
straight up rockers? Do you see yourself now as a blues artist?

SJ: I would not say that I have only been doing blues rock. Blues rock is something I have been
doing for years, but I have also dabbled in other genres. These past 2 albums are more