“A respectful and enthusiastic fan’s history of Manitoba music…Einarson captures the spirit of creativity and energy that has animated hundreds of Manitoba community clubs, bars, coffee houses and festivals over the past 50 years.”

- Winnipeg Free Press

A Musical Legacy

By John Einarson

MADE IN MANITOBA is a celebration of Manitoba popular music over the past forty years. Written by rock n’ roll historian John Einarson, this book chronicles the careers of artists as varied as Neil Young, Lenny Breau, Crash Test Dummies and the Guess Who. More than 50 rock, country, folk and pop recording artists of national and/or international acclaim are profiled here, with the insider knowledge that makes Einarson’s writing so popular. Read this book to refresh your memories of a favourite act from the past or to learn about some of the exciting new talent that continues to put Manitoba at the centre of the musical map.

About the Author
John Einarson grew up in the Winnipeg neighbourhood of Crescentwood where, as a young guitar player on the community club circuit, he played in a number of local bands including Fabulous George & The Zodiacs, Euphoria, Red Ryder and Blakewood Castle. Einarson lives in Winnipeg with his family - wife Harriett, son Matthew, and daughter Lynsey - where he teaches history at St. John’s-Ravenscourt, a private university prep school. Each year Einarson organizes a popular rock ‘n’ roll revue involving over one hundred students. Made in Manitoba is his 10th book on music.