The James Clark Institute
@thejci.bsky.social
Toronto based music artist, singer, songwriter, performer, clartoonist.
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5 years ago we were anticipating a brand new single, produced by @moetpoh.bsky.social 5 years later we're anticipating a brand new single, produced by @moetpoh.bsky.social It's Still Snowing Outside arrives to all streaming services on Friday November 28th.
November 14, 2025 at 6:53 PM
5 years ago we were anticipating a brand new single, produced by @moetpoh.bsky.social 5 years later we're anticipating a brand new single, produced by @moetpoh.bsky.social It's Still Snowing Outside arrives to all streaming services on Friday November 28th.
Hey kids, it's JCI Teesday! This week, Chipper Saam eats healthy in California so that he remains sleek and sexy in his favourite tshirt.
#supportindie
#supportindie
November 11, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Hey kids, it's JCI Teesday! This week, Chipper Saam eats healthy in California so that he remains sleek and sexy in his favourite tshirt.
#supportindie
#supportindie
Prepping a complete @thejci.bsky.social disography for shipment to a new fan in Australia!
November 9, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Prepping a complete @thejci.bsky.social disography for shipment to a new fan in Australia!
Yes Virginia, there will be a CD version of the upcoming @thejci.bsky.social holiday single arriving on Friday November 28th. Perfect for all of you still driving vintage sleighs with CD players. Thank you Microforum Vinyl Record Pressing. Produced by @moetpoh.bsky.social
November 7, 2025 at 5:02 AM
Yes Virginia, there will be a CD version of the upcoming @thejci.bsky.social holiday single arriving on Friday November 28th. Perfect for all of you still driving vintage sleighs with CD players. Thank you Microforum Vinyl Record Pressing. Produced by @moetpoh.bsky.social
Hey kids, it's JCI Teesday! This week, our own Tom Gibson is in Tokyo, Japan negotiating a deal with Buddha to record @thejci.bsky.social Live At Budokan.
November 4, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Hey kids, it's JCI Teesday! This week, our own Tom Gibson is in Tokyo, Japan negotiating a deal with Buddha to record @thejci.bsky.social Live At Budokan.
Don't miss The JCI's Holly Jolly Christmas Spectacular at The El Mocambo on Saturday December 13th! Join us PLUS our very special guests, George Westerholm and Tanya Philipovich for a rockin' wintery eve.
www.ticketweb.ca/event/the-ho...
www.ticketweb.ca/event/the-ho...
November 3, 2025 at 1:31 AM
Don't miss The JCI's Holly Jolly Christmas Spectacular at The El Mocambo on Saturday December 13th! Join us PLUS our very special guests, George Westerholm and Tanya Philipovich for a rockin' wintery eve.
www.ticketweb.ca/event/the-ho...
www.ticketweb.ca/event/the-ho...
Davy and Mike took the last train to James Clarksville this afternoon at PCV Records in Oakville.
#happyhalloween
#happyhalloween
October 31, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Davy and Mike took the last train to James Clarksville this afternoon at PCV Records in Oakville.
#happyhalloween
#happyhalloween
Hey kids, it's JCI Teesday! This week, I'm almost scared shi....rtless! All James Clark Institute tees are currently the scary low price of $10 each while supplies last: thejamesclarkinstitute.bandcamp.com/merch
October 28, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Hey kids, it's JCI Teesday! This week, I'm almost scared shi....rtless! All James Clark Institute tees are currently the scary low price of $10 each while supplies last: thejamesclarkinstitute.bandcamp.com/merch
The JCI's digital holiday single, It's Still Snowing Outside arrives on Friday November 28th on all streaming services, including the Grinch's. Also available will be the shiny 7" vinyl single which will include last year's holiday favourite, Orange Christmas. Both songs were produced by Moe Berg.
October 27, 2025 at 1:43 PM
The JCI's digital holiday single, It's Still Snowing Outside arrives on Friday November 28th on all streaming services, including the Grinch's. Also available will be the shiny 7" vinyl single which will include last year's holiday favourite, Orange Christmas. Both songs were produced by Moe Berg.
Let the songwriting retreat begin.
October 25, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Let the songwriting retreat begin.
Hey kids, it's JCI Teesday! This week, Chipper Saam-pop enthusiast, bass player and Indie Pop Takeout radio host traveled from Detroit to Toronto to catch @thejci.bsky.social at The Horseshoe Tavern last week. Here he is with yers truly and industry veteran and swell guy, @camcarp.bsky.social
October 21, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Hey kids, it's JCI Teesday! This week, Chipper Saam-pop enthusiast, bass player and Indie Pop Takeout radio host traveled from Detroit to Toronto to catch @thejci.bsky.social at The Horseshoe Tavern last week. Here he is with yers truly and industry veteran and swell guy, @camcarp.bsky.social
Memories from this past Tuesday's Toronto Rocks at the El Mocambo gala.
I stole the first photo from The Spill Magazine and the second one from Henry Martinuk. Thanks again to Tom Gibson and Jennifer Foster for joining me and to August Knight for putting the whole shebang together.
#localmusicscene
I stole the first photo from The Spill Magazine and the second one from Henry Martinuk. Thanks again to Tom Gibson and Jennifer Foster for joining me and to August Knight for putting the whole shebang together.
#localmusicscene
October 18, 2025 at 1:20 AM
Memories from this past Tuesday's Toronto Rocks at the El Mocambo gala.
I stole the first photo from The Spill Magazine and the second one from Henry Martinuk. Thanks again to Tom Gibson and Jennifer Foster for joining me and to August Knight for putting the whole shebang together.
#localmusicscene
I stole the first photo from The Spill Magazine and the second one from Henry Martinuk. Thanks again to Tom Gibson and Jennifer Foster for joining me and to August Knight for putting the whole shebang together.
#localmusicscene
The sensational Sean Ryan snapped these fantastic fotos at the Horseshoe Tavern this past Wednesday night. Thanks Sean!
#capturedlive
#capturedlive
October 17, 2025 at 12:38 PM
The sensational Sean Ryan snapped these fantastic fotos at the Horseshoe Tavern this past Wednesday night. Thanks Sean!
#capturedlive
#capturedlive
A splendid night was had at the legendary Horseshoe Tavern. Thanks to everyone who chose live music over baseball and joined @thejci.bsky.social The Shakers and TC Folkpunk @cameronoise.bsky.social for some mid-week musical mayhem.
October 16, 2025 at 5:34 AM
A splendid night was had at the legendary Horseshoe Tavern. Thanks to everyone who chose live music over baseball and joined @thejci.bsky.social The Shakers and TC Folkpunk @cameronoise.bsky.social for some mid-week musical mayhem.
Posters are up! Join @thejci.bsky.social Hamilton's The Shakers and Mister TC Folkpunk @cameronoise.bsky.social on Wednesday October 15 for some mid-week musical mayhem at the legendary Horseshoe Tavern. The Tryptophan will have worn of by then. www.showclix.com/tickets/JCI
October 12, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Posters are up! Join @thejci.bsky.social Hamilton's The Shakers and Mister TC Folkpunk @cameronoise.bsky.social on Wednesday October 15 for some mid-week musical mayhem at the legendary Horseshoe Tavern. The Tryptophan will have worn of by then. www.showclix.com/tickets/JCI
Happy Birthday Kirsty Maccoll. Tragically taken from us 25 years ago. Last year I got to visit your bench in Soho Square in London, UK. Next Wednesday The JCI will perform our song dedicated to you and the injustice surrounding your death in our set at The Horseshoe Tavern.
youtu.be/thaiW9bfBM4?...
youtu.be/thaiW9bfBM4?...
October 10, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Happy Birthday Kirsty Maccoll. Tragically taken from us 25 years ago. Last year I got to visit your bench in Soho Square in London, UK. Next Wednesday The JCI will perform our song dedicated to you and the injustice surrounding your death in our set at The Horseshoe Tavern.
youtu.be/thaiW9bfBM4?...
youtu.be/thaiW9bfBM4?...
One week from tonight! Wednesday October 15 to be exact. James Clark Institute! The Shakers! TC Folkpunk! Live at Horseshoe Tavern $12.50 advance tickets gets you a mid week night of power poppy, garage-y, folkpunky rock 'n roll! 9 out of 10 dentists recommend it!
www.showclix.com/tickets/JCI
www.showclix.com/tickets/JCI
October 8, 2025 at 11:22 AM
One week from tonight! Wednesday October 15 to be exact. James Clark Institute! The Shakers! TC Folkpunk! Live at Horseshoe Tavern $12.50 advance tickets gets you a mid week night of power poppy, garage-y, folkpunky rock 'n roll! 9 out of 10 dentists recommend it!
www.showclix.com/tickets/JCI
www.showclix.com/tickets/JCI
While cleaning up around JCI HQ tonight I found a bag of vintage James Clark Institute tees. These were printed to celebrate the release of our 2013 7" single. This was the first time working with producer Moe Berg. Pssst!... Our new 7" single arrives on Friday November 28th, also produced by Moe!
October 3, 2025 at 4:45 AM
While cleaning up around JCI HQ tonight I found a bag of vintage James Clark Institute tees. These were printed to celebrate the release of our 2013 7" single. This was the first time working with producer Moe Berg. Pssst!... Our new 7" single arrives on Friday November 28th, also produced by Moe!
TWO weeks tonight!!! James Clark Institute returns to the legendary Horseshoe Tavern with our friends, Hamilton's The Shakers (with Teenage Head's Dave Rave) and TC Folkpunk. Come hump with us! $12.50 tickets on sale NOW! www.showclix.com/tickets/JCI
October 1, 2025 at 10:52 PM
TWO weeks tonight!!! James Clark Institute returns to the legendary Horseshoe Tavern with our friends, Hamilton's The Shakers (with Teenage Head's Dave Rave) and TC Folkpunk. Come hump with us! $12.50 tickets on sale NOW! www.showclix.com/tickets/JCI
Hey kids, it's JCI Teesday! This week, self representing while shopping for new mags for the JCImobile. All JCI tees are now only $10 each while supplies last and I'm proud to say that we now accept Canadian Tire money.
thejamesclarkinstitute.bandcamp.com/merch
thejamesclarkinstitute.bandcamp.com/merch
September 30, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Hey kids, it's JCI Teesday! This week, self representing while shopping for new mags for the JCImobile. All JCI tees are now only $10 each while supplies last and I'm proud to say that we now accept Canadian Tire money.
thejamesclarkinstitute.bandcamp.com/merch
thejamesclarkinstitute.bandcamp.com/merch
A wee reminder that JCI vinyl and cds are available at Sonic Boom which is located just a couple of blocks north of The Horseshoe Tavern which is where they'll be playing on Wednesday October 15th along with The Shakers and TC Folkpunk. $12.50 tickets on sale now!
www.showclix.com/tickets/JCI
www.showclix.com/tickets/JCI
September 25, 2025 at 2:47 AM
A wee reminder that JCI vinyl and cds are available at Sonic Boom which is located just a couple of blocks north of The Horseshoe Tavern which is where they'll be playing on Wednesday October 15th along with The Shakers and TC Folkpunk. $12.50 tickets on sale now!
www.showclix.com/tickets/JCI
www.showclix.com/tickets/JCI
Hey kids, it's JCI Teesday! This week, Markus, Australia's number one James Clark Institute fan feels comfy comfy in his newly purchased JCI tee. Just in time for summer! All JCI tees are now only $10 each while supplies last: thejamesclarkinstitute.bandcamp.com/merch
September 23, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Hey kids, it's JCI Teesday! This week, Markus, Australia's number one James Clark Institute fan feels comfy comfy in his newly purchased JCI tee. Just in time for summer! All JCI tees are now only $10 each while supplies last: thejamesclarkinstitute.bandcamp.com/merch
No plans yet for Wednesday October 15th? May I suggest joining James Clark Institute who will be joined by The Shakers who will be joined by TC Folkpunk at Horseshoe Tavern for a night of power and pop and such. Doors open at 8pm. Advance tickets are a mere $12.50.
www.showclix.com/tickets/JCI
www.showclix.com/tickets/JCI
September 21, 2025 at 4:27 PM
No plans yet for Wednesday October 15th? May I suggest joining James Clark Institute who will be joined by The Shakers who will be joined by TC Folkpunk at Horseshoe Tavern for a night of power and pop and such. Doors open at 8pm. Advance tickets are a mere $12.50.
www.showclix.com/tickets/JCI
www.showclix.com/tickets/JCI
More fresh James Clark Institute demo making tonight with Tom, Tim and Dean!
September 17, 2025 at 2:43 AM
More fresh James Clark Institute demo making tonight with Tom, Tim and Dean!
Hey kids, it's JCI Teesday! This week, world traveler, Jeff Neale packs his JCI tees first. Hawaii or Australia, Jeff lets the natives know who his favourite band is. Globetrotter Alert!: JCI tees are now only $10 each (plus shipping) while supplies last.
thejamesclarkinstitute.bandcamp.com/merch
thejamesclarkinstitute.bandcamp.com/merch
September 16, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Hey kids, it's JCI Teesday! This week, world traveler, Jeff Neale packs his JCI tees first. Hawaii or Australia, Jeff lets the natives know who his favourite band is. Globetrotter Alert!: JCI tees are now only $10 each (plus shipping) while supplies last.
thejamesclarkinstitute.bandcamp.com/merch
thejamesclarkinstitute.bandcamp.com/merch