Canadian Broadcasting Pioneer and NYthespirit.com Co-Founder David Marsden Passes Away at 85

Fri Oct 02, 2026
David Marsden

Toronto (September 28, 2026) Canada has lost a brilliant, innovative broadcaster and steadfast champion of new and independent Canadian music.   It is with profound sadness that NYthespirit.com announces that on Friday, September 25th David Marsden, as he himself would say, ‘has put on his wings’.

David Marsden
David Marsden Early Radio Days

David was born on March 2nd, 1941, in Toronto, Ontario.  He was raised as David Michie in Stratford, where at a young age his fascination with music and radio began.  As a teenager he produced ‘sock hops’ and became manager for local band, The Revols. 

Picture This! With Tracey Savein

Fri Mar 20 2026
Tracey Savein

Tracey Savein brings an incredible eye (of the lens) capturing special moments in time. Because as the saying goes – A picture is worth a thousand words. “Any kind of photography, as I see it, is all about capturing motion and emotion. Whether the subject is raucous and rockin’ or the location is silent and still, if you can transport the viewer into a moment in time with an image and relay the energy of that moment, well, there’s your photograph.” – Tracey Savein

Stanley Clarke - March 14th @ Central Niagara, Niagara-On-The-Lake

Stanley Clarke - March 14th @ Central Niagara, Niagara-on-the-Lake

Five-time grammy award winner and fusion pioneer of the bass, Stanley Clarke slaps and pops melodic, funk-driven grooves for bass buffs and diehards, as he returns with 4ever (his band) to Central Niagara, Niagara-on-the-Lake