I've been playing Chris Kirby all day

One of the albums in heavy rotation lately has been Vampire Hotel by Chris Kirby of St. John's, and his band, The Marquee. It's a great record for working, and for driving (it's been the CD in the car for a while now). I love the sound of the record, which feels like a bit of Squeeze dipped in a bowl of Billy Preston sauce. You find out more at his site, and pick up a free download, too (though I'd recommend just getting the whole record.)  

Kirby is up for four East Coast Music Awards next month. The video below was shot at an ECMA showcase last year in Corner Brook, before Vampire Hotel was released. The tune is Don't Forget About Me, which gets added to the long list of songs about heartbreak and betrayal that happen to have a festive, dance-ready beat.