Mayor John Tory is having fun at the South by Southwest (SXSW) music festival in Austin, Texas. We’re sure he is learning things that will be of use back in Toronto. He told Canadian Press that he has a renewed desire in making Toronto “even more hip” than it already is. Meanwhile that great friend of Rob Ford, Jimmy Kimmel, has also moved into Austin where his nightly program has once again featured Lie Witness News That’s where Mr. Kimmel’s sneaky helpers get excited people to tell silly lies. In the video below they swear they know the music of non-existent bands. We may be sure that Mr. Tory, straight-shooter that he is, will not be telling fibs about his visit to SXSW. He also figured out a while ago he was doing the City no favours by delivering himself into the hands of Kimmel. Tory has so far seen performances by Toronto-based hip hop artists Blake Carrington, Grand Analog and Socrates. He has met with representatives of technology company AMD to discuss the role of Austin’s music scene in helping it attract the best employees and grow its business. Then he attended the Canadian Blast BBQ (hey, you gotta eat) which included performances by a number of Canadian artists including Toronto’s July Talk. Hmm. July Talk. We’re pretty sure they really exist. Among those commenting on Mr. Tory’s trip to Austin is Joe Warmington of the Sun, a friend of Rob Ford, who wonders if the money is being well spent.
