Live at Convocation Hall

After a three year hiatus, Hayden returned in 2002 with the highly acclaimed full-length, "Skyscraper National Park" and fans rejoiced. His previous albums "Everything I Long For" and "The Closer I Get" garnered him "vital" status by the tastemakers at Spin, and his title track on Steve Buscemi's "Trees Lounge" cemented his cult following. He brought his magic on the road for several months, storming through sold-out theatre shows in Canada and packed venues in the US.
"Live from Convocation Hall," his new double-CD live album, is a performance of songs from Hayden's three domestic releases, as well as his limited edition Canadian EP "Moving Closer" and the title track from "Tree's Lounge." The performance is taken from his March 2002 sold-out show in Toronto, Ontario. Though it was recorded live, it remains intimate and engaging, showcasing both his moving bravura and legendary razor-sharp wit. Hayden plays acoustic guitar and piano and is joined by string and horns on several of the tracks. Julie Doiron and Howie Beck sing along on his cover of Neil Young's "Tell Me Why."