Another Tool in the Shed

Another Tool in the Shed is a 148-page hardcover book, complete with a 24-track CD of original songs, that was created by Vankleek Hill’s Randall Anderson. The book and CD, which feature a group of old-time bluegrass, country and folk musicians – many of which jam together regularly at Grumpy’s Bar in downtown Montréal – was entirely produced and recorded in the tool shed behind Anderson’s Vankleek Hill home.

The hardcover book is filled with stories, biographies and full-colour illustrations of the musicians and performances. It is essentially Anderson’s love letter to the Montréal music scene.

Another Tool in the Shed is split into three parts and contains seven essays by various artists at the beginning, along with a photo album in the middle. The final section of the book contains a centrefold biography and photos of each of the artists who participated in the project.