David Myles and The Good Lovelies perform Valentine’s Day
David Myles and The Good Lovelies performed a show most fitting for Valentine’s Day, playing what The Good Lovelies described as “some songs about love, and some that have nothing to do with it.”
While you may not believe it to look at him, Myles’s song “Inner Ninja,” with Nova Scotia rapper Classified, was recently named the Best Selling Rap single in Canadian history. Despite having only bought his first guitar in 2001, Myles quit his job in politics to pursue a career in music, and has since been quite successful, releasing seven albums and touring internationally. His first song to make Top 40 was “So Blind,” what he jokingly referred to as “bringing proper grammar back to the charts,” for his grammatically correct use of “with whom.”
Myles characterizes versatility and charm in his songs, switching easily between sultry love songs such as “Turn Time Off,” to the catchy and upbeat “Simple Pleasures.” Concluding with “How’d I Ever Think I Loved You,” a musical report card for a past lover, the rapper left the crowd smiling this Valentine’s Day – regardless of their relationship status.
The Good Lovelies provided the perfect feminine complement to the show. The trio joined forces in 2006, quit their jobs in 2008, and won a Juno Award in 2010 for Roots/Traditional Album of the Year. The chemistry among the three is evident, with the group constantly switching instruments and vocals as they move and sing in harmony. With their contagiously sunny dispositions, The Good Lovelies had the crowd dancing in their seats with “Kiss Me in the Kitchen” and “Sleepwalking.”
David Myles and The Good Lovelies not only left us with warm hearts for Valentine’s Day, but also with the idea that quitting your job and starting a band can work out for some people – and we’re glad that these musicians took that chance. As Myles advised, “Take some risks every once in a while and amazing things will happen.”