Canadian music, DIY style

Almost four years to the day, Vancouver's Big John Bates returned to Sault Ste. Marie for a performance at the Rockstar Bar.

Almost four years to the day, Vancouver's Big John Bates returned to Sault Ste. Marie for a performance at the Rockstar Bar. He talked with Tuned about his almost 30-year music career, what it takes to be DIY in Canadian music, and recording his latest album on a boat.