About Alex Hickey:

Finally resettled back in rural Nova Scotia, but still hungover from many years spent living in downtown Toronto, Alex Hickey writes and performs funny, down-to-earth, up-to-date roots songs about life, love, sex, bicycles, feminism, the environment, urban vs. rural, good vs. evil and ice cream vs. everything else.

About The Day the Money Run Out:

Alex’s newest CD, The Day the Money Run Out, hits the stands on October 19, 2010. Twelve thoughtful tracks cast a fluorescent light on what has gone absurdly wrong with our society post-economic downturn, be it greed, environmental collapse or disregard for the suffering of others.

Through cleverly-crafted lyrics and expressive vocals Alex tackles fears and obsessions that many of us can relate to: getting fired (“Human Resources Blues”), having to move back in with your folks (“The Day the Money Run Out”) or searching for spirituality at the cash register (“Buy More Buddhas”).

“The bossman sits securely in his corner,

his hands so lily-white it is obscene

while HR leaves a blood-trail through the office,

just so management can save a little green.”

—Human Resources Blues

Although poverty and wage slavery may seem like heavy topics, the CD doesn’t get bogged down in seriousness. There is plenty of humour (“Salthill Road”), hope (“Never Too Late”) and even a couple of lullabies (“Daytime Lullaby”, “Rest with Me Tonight”) to remind us all to take it easy or, as Alex says, “to help prevent death from overwork.”

Musically, the album blends melody and harmony with crisp acoustic guitar and generous helpings of banjo, electric guitar, bass, violin and percussion. The end result is an infectious collection of songs that tell the stories of our time, inspiring and uplifting the listener by embracing both harsh truths and hope.

Photo credits: Artist photo: Kanchan Maharaj InHerEye.ca; Storefront photo and compositing by Alex Hickey. All rights reserved. ©2009-2010

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