New Album Track Listing & Personnel 

I'm happy to report that I have finished recording the new album! Next stop is mixing, followed by mastering. Everything in on track for an October release.

Here is the track listing for the new album, with all the musicians who have helped bring these songs to life. The album title will be revealed later this summer.

TRACK LISTING:
1. Oh, Little One
2. Everybody Knows By Now
3. Me & You
4. Come Alive
5. Tell Your Heart Not To Slow
6. Captive
7. Sign Me Up
8. Doxorubicin
9. Bombs Away
10. The Light Still Shines On The Main
11. Arizona

MUSICIANS:
CHRISTINE BOUGIE: lap steel
CAROLINE BROOKS: harmony vocals on Sign Me Up
SHEILA CARABINE: harmony vocals on Come Alive
LORI CULLEN: harmony vocals & backing vocals on Oh Little One, Come Alive, Captive & Arizona
ROB DEBOER: all instruments on Bombs Away
JASON FOWLER: acoustic & electric guitars
KEVIN FOX: cello
ROBBIE GRUNWALD: piano, organ, Farfisa, Wurlitzer
MAURY LAFOY: bass
MARK MARIASH: drums & percussion
DAVID MATHESON: harmony vocals on Tell Your Heart Not To Slow
JORY NASH: acoustic guitar, all lead & harmony vocals unless otherwise noted
KATE ROGERS: harmony vocals on The Light Still Shines On The Main
CHRIS STRINGER: electric guitar on Tell Your Heart Not To Slow & Sign Me Up

Almost finished recording the new album!! 

Yesterday we wrapped up a number of recording sessions at Toronto's Union Sound, and I'm happy to report that about 90% of the album is recorded. We just have a bunch of lead and harmony vocals to finish up, which will happen in early May, then it's on to mixing.  

Here are some pictures from recent sessions. Musicians who have recorded so far include Jason Fowler (various electric and acoustic guitars), Maury Lafoy (bass), Robbie Grunwald (piano and various keyboards), Mark Mariash (drums and percussion), Kevin Fox (cello) and Christine Bougie (lap steel). Harmony and backing vocalist extraordinaire Lori Cullen has been working on parts for 4 different songs at her home studio as well. Everything is sounding wonderfully lush and warm. I can't wait to share with you the finished product this Fall!!!

NEW ALBUM UPDATE! 

Hi Everyone!
I wanted to update you on the progress of the new recording and what's in store for the next phase.
Songs: *Almost* all the tunes are finished. 2 final songs still require lyrics and I am working on them this month and into February. I live-tested the rest of new material in late 2024 and most songs felt right but 1 song didn't pass muster and is being replaced with a new one that better fits the overall album vibe. That will mean 11 new songs for the album in total, unless I suddenly write a 12th that just has to be on the record.
3 songs have already been recorded with an acoustic trio of me, Jason Fowler and Maury Lafoy. In early March that same trio is going back to Union Sound (https://www.unionsoundcompany.com) to record another 2 tunes.
In late March I have another 3 days booked at Union Sound for 4 full band tunes and more lead vocals and harmony vocals. The band will be me, Jason Fowler (https://www.jasonfowler.ca) on various guitars, Maury Lafoy on bass, Robbie Grunwald (https://www.rgrunwald.com) on piano/keyboards and Mark Mariash (https://www.markmariashmusic.com) on drums/percussion. I will also be finishing up most lead and self harmony vocals during these sessions.
In early April I will be back in the studio to overdub cellist Kevin Fox (https://www.kevinfox.ca) and lap steel/electric guitarist Christine Bougie (https://www.christinebougie.ca) on a number of different songs. Kevin has appeared on my last 4 recordings but I haven't worked with Christine since New Blue Day in 2012 and I'm thrilled that both artists are going to be part of this project.
Vocalist Lori Cullen (https://www.loricullen.com) will be recording a number of harmony and counter melody parts at her home studio. Lori will be on 4 songs and her unique contribution will be key to this recording. A number of additional harmony vocalists are still being considered/booked, and another one or two additional musicians could be added, budget allowing.
Last...there is one final tune that I have not shown ANYONE (not even my partner Brittany!) but will be quite of a departure for me, and will carve out a unique but important space on the album. For this one I have been chatting with my dear old friend Rob Deboer (we met in Grade 5!!) about potentially having him and his musical partner, who form the basis of the incredible jazz/groove group Four80East (https://four80east.com/) to back me on this particular tune. The current plan is to record this one at Rob's amazing new barn studio here in Northumberland County.
And after all these recording sessions are done my wonderful co-producer Chris Stringer will begin mixing the album. Everything remains on track for the Fall, 2025 release and I am beginning to book CD release shows across Ontario in earnest.
If you have any questions or comments please do not hesitate to send them my way.
Gratefully yours,
Jory Nash

Welcome Back! (your dreams were your ticket out...) 

After years away and a lot of thought, and with the support of my partner and family I've decided to return to making and performing music. I've re-activated this website and will be doing some serious editing/adding of content in the days and weeks to come.

In the meantime I'm writing songs again (after 7 years of nothing!) and I plan to record a new album (to be released in limited-run CD and digital form) in the 2nd half of 2024, to be released April 2025. I will be doing a crowdfunding.pre-sales campaign to raise the necessary funds to make the album and I'm also starting to book shows again. Concert dates will be added as they are confirmed. 

Welcome Jasper Keith Nash! 

Welcome to the world, Jasper Keith Nash! On Feb 27th, my partner Brittany Smith & I welcomed our son into the world. Everyone is doing fine...I haven't had much time to write but I plan to soon. Lots of new concert dates coming to the site in the next week or so, but right now we're focusing on this little guy.