Kim Mitchell talks touring and latest album ‘The Big Fantasize.’

By Todd Kaufman

Posted Apr 14, 2022 9:25 pm.

Last Updated Jan 13, 2023 2:17 pm.

Kim Mitchell has been a mainstay on tour and Canadian airwaves as far back as the 1970s as a member of the band ‘Max Webster.’

Mitchell broke out on his own in the mid-’80s and has had a number of hits over the course of eight studio albums.

Two of his biggest hits include ‘Go For Soda’ (1984) and ‘Patio Lanterns’ (1986)

His latest release, ‘The Big Fantasize’ came out November 13th, 2020 and Mitchell took some time to chat with Todd Kaufman about his newest album and the prospect of getting back on the road in 2022…

Mitchell has two Alberta dates so far in 2022, August 20th in Edmonton for Rockfest and October 1st at the Deerfoot Inn & Casino in Calgary.

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