Dave Bidini
Musician, songwriter, author and journalist best known as a founding member of The Rheostatics, and for his books and film work; also publisher of an independent community newspaper and creator of The Great Lakes Suite project.
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Feb 21, 2026 • 54min
Dave Bidini on The Rheostatics, Gord Downie, The Great Lakes Suite & Independent Media // #055
Dave Bidini, musician, writer and publisher known for The Rheostatics and The Great Lakes Suite. He discusses balancing parenthood with creative life. He recalls early punk-scene journalism, the improvisational making of The Great Lakes Suite, launching a community newspaper, and the recurring water imagery that ties his work together.
