Ian Gifford, formerly of Sarnia, Ontario, has been a Londoner for thirty-three years now. In that time, he has been a sound guy for many venues around town, spent ten years in radio for CHRW, has been involved with theatre and festivals, and has written music reviews for various magazines and blogs. On the other side of the coin, Ian is a multi-instrumentalist and producer who has worked with many London bands over the years, most notably his own railway-focused genre-bending group Engine 86. Ian’s writing comes from a place of experience and passion for all music and for the local music community.
The Beat Magazine 2025 