Fish in a Birdcage

Fish In A Birdcage is the experimental folk-pop project of Canadian singer-songwriter Dusty Townsend. His new album, Mentors, is the the latest signpost in the travelog that is Townsend’s musical life. After spending most of his childhood honing his craft on multiple instruments in conservatory studies, he took to the streets at the age of 16 as a busker, lucratively and creatively cutting his teeth on corners and at open mics with just a guitar, a tambourine, and a harmonica strapped to his neck. After a quick study, he pivoted to the cello while kicking off his professional music career at 23, the beginning of a love affair with the instrument that continues today.