Time and death and all the inspiration in between... On the very first instalment of the Little Story Series, host Cole Kelly speaks with Victoria musician Nick Mintenko about the story behind the lyrics in his new song Phantom,  recorded live off the floor at the Barnhouse Studio in Qualicum, BC.  

"My music is often a way for me to self soothe, or celebrate small victories. Another way to put it is that my poetry, when put in a musical context, helps me share and experience life more fully with my friends, family, and anybody really. I have lots of far reaching roots in music and composition. My musical influences, education, professional, and personal experience range across genres (including Folk, Jazz, RnB, Rock, and many more) and are contextualized by my life and love of art. I have toured across North America and Europe, written 100 songs, recorded maybe a dozen albums. I’ve done it all as a sideman and a bandleader, and I’d do it again."

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