David McPherson is an author & freelance writer. His writing has appeared in countless publications including: the Globe & Mail, No Depression & Paste. His 2017 book is The Legendary Horseshoe Tavern: A Complete History and the follow-up, scheduled for 2021 release, is Massey Hall: An Enduring Legacy. We talk about high points in his life as a music fan and writer, the magic of the legendary dive bar The 'Shoe, and why he quit drinking 5 years ago.  He also explains why he's grateful to have writing as a creative outlet.

“For me writing is something I need for my own mental health. It’s very therapeutic for me. But it is precarious in terms of a career. It’s not something that’s stable, especially these days as a journalist. More and more publications are going under. There’s not as many opportunities or places where you can get your writing out there. But it is a labour of love, that’s why I’m writing another book. I’m very lucky that I have a supportive wife who has always been there and supported my career as a writer. It’s what I know, what I’m good at and … at this point you just have to have faith and keep writing. Things will kinda fall into place. At least that’s what I’ve found. And that’s something this pandemic had shown us. The cliche I live by is “One Day At A Time” ‘cause, especially now, we don’t know what tomorrow’s gonna bring. So I might as well spend my time writing and doing something I’m passionate about. I spent enough years in corporate jobs where I was unhappy and it took its toll on my mental health so, I’m in a good place right now. I don’t know what else I’d do if I wasn’t a writer.”

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