HAYDEN
After a 3 year hiatus, in 2002, Hayden delivered the highly acclaimed full-length Skyscraper National Park and fans rejoiced. His previous albums Everything I Long For and The Closer I Get (Outpost/Geffen) garnered him "vital" status by the tastemakers at Spin and his contribution of the title track to Steve Buscemi's "Trees Lounge" cemented his cult following. He brought his magic on the road for several months, storming through sold out theatre shows in Canada and packed venues in the US.
Live at Convocation Hall, his new double-CD live album, is a performance of songs from Hayden's three domestic releases, as well his limited edition Canadian EP "Moving Closer" and the title track from "Tree's Lounge." The performance is taken from his March 2002 sold-out show in Toronto, Ontario. Though it was recorded live it remains intimate and engaging, showcasing both his moving bravura and legendary razor-sharp wit. Hayden plays acoustic guitar and piano and is joined by string and horns on several of the tracks. Julie Doiron and Howie Beck sing along on his cover of Neil Young's "Tell Me Why."

Live at Convocation Hall is a remarkable recording of a performance that received glowing reviews in the Canadian press: "Slickness rules in most pop, and Hayden is part of the antidote". - Globe & Mail
"The object of this unbridled affection strummed purposefully through his short, sombre, reflective songs". - The Toronto Star
The album features new tracks: "Holster ," I Don't Think We Should Ever Meet," & "Woody" plus a cover version of Neil Young's "Tell My Why." In addition, the packaging includes a 16-page booklet designed by Hayden and a video for "Carried Away" will be produced in support of the album.

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