Jeremie Albino, "Hard Time," // GemsOnVHS™

Before this trip to Toronto, the farthest north in North America i'd been was Marquette Michigan, filming my friend (and talented songwriter) John Davey ( • John Davey, “Kings, Go... ). I'd even ventured to Niagara Falls with Jeremy Quentin (of Small Houses) once. Never had I ever dared to cross that border though, partly because I had my doubts they'd let me in, with my felony and all. Well it's 2020 folks, my records expunged and the world is my oyster, so I accepted Jeremie Albino and his manager-friend-extraordinaire Crispin Day's extended invitation to learn something about the Canadian music scene.
And just like that, I was invited into Jeremie's world and family with open arms. In this instance, I met Jeremie's father Pardo, who has run this taxi meter shop in Toronto for decades. He has that kind of poessimistic optimism only a long-time business owner can have, and it's endearing to an extreme. I can't help but feel Jeremie's songwriting was inspired growing up in shops like these, seeing hard working folks struggle onwards and upwards. I'll never forget trudging through the subsequent snowstorm after we filmed this, and the week I spent in Canada. More to come with Jeremie!
Find more of his music here;
jeremiealbino.com/
Big thanks to VJ Arizpe, Richard Harmon and Drew H for making this episode possible.
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[@Nicolas-kn6vd]

In this fake reality we all need real people like him

[@louiebenavidez772]

Gems on VHS I can’t tell you how many songs help me find feelings I don’t know I have

[@riffhouse9013]

Jeremie's not only such a talented dude, but he's a real nice guy. Absolutely dig his tunes!

[@JeremieAlbino]

[@fordsheldon5045]

Michigander here, Marquette is actually farther north than Toronto! Great song though!!

[@nomanslee1]

This guy blind sided me. He’s simple yet sounds so nice.

[@jordanferguson4158]

One of the best Gems so far.

[@xichiko]

I like the studio version of this song, but this version is a VIBE. If this were a single I would buy the vinyl in a heartbeat.

[@taylorhickman84]

I feel the same about most folk music. Benjamin Tod is another example, his recordings like this have so much more feeling than the studio cuts.

[@whetlands]

Ah, I used to hear this one all the time on CBC radio 2 on my morning commute. I never realized he was local.

[@rckrtcrg1246]

Totally agree! Saw him and the band perform recently, he's an awesome songwriter and he and the band were amazing. Got to talk with him afterwards and he truly is a really nice guy. Can't wait for him to return to the east coast so I may have to plan a trip to catch another live show!

[@MrStevie911]

This video deserves 100x the views it has right now.

[@GemsOnVHS]

share it for us buddy !

[@TwoLooseKites23]

Wowwwww

[@DoodlesHD719]

There's something special about his vocal melody. Give us more of the Albino!

[@hansfranz8795]

What a voice!

[@waynesgrave7149]

I liked it already

[@xXmarsmannenXx]

Wow.

[@jimmyboe25]

I love everything Gems puts out im from NorCal and i hate country music but this is the kind of american music i think of!!! :D

[@erniegutierrez1942]

Just now came across this artist.... really cool sound..... Thanks!!!

[@cubicfeet1376]

Love all you do so much! The pedant in me just has to say that Marquette Michigan is farther north than Toronto lol

[@laceybates3178]

Love the vibe of this

[@HomeHomeAgain]

Once,l had a life.. ..now." I'm just here"....

[@AxeMoose]

Such a talented guy. Very good.

[@anthonywarren801]

I love this one so much

[@JeremieAlbino]

Thanks!

[@CarolinainSpain]

Sounds great ❤️as always Jeremie and love that this was filmed at Pardo’s shop

[@GemsOnVHS]

hi!!!!!

[@marcussmith341]

Awesome

[@outlawpete6728]

Great tune !!.. thank you Gems & Jeremie !!☘️😃

[@h3xt]

This dude has some serious SOUL to his craft!

[@pageluvva]

Couldn't have said it better myself.

[@markduffield8110]

He definitely seeing from the heart and soul God bless you

[@ppDon211]

Another absolute banger 👌👌👌

[@19cad62]

Gained a fan in me! Excellent 🤙🏼

[@andycopland3179]

Really enjoyed this one.

[@dappa4608]

Awesome mate keep singing

[@dannygravel2938]

sounds great brother!!!

[@Faaade_]

whew that was good.

[@drue9516]

F@#k brother!!?! Thank you for the tunes.... keep grinding.

[@MatthewCole1973]

real stuff

[@redbeamzandrice9912]

Joe caputo sure sounds different.absolutely amazing

[@JeremieAlbino]

🙌🙌

[@the_carolinarambler]

Always amazing. I think I'll have to cover this song. Jeeze ...so fucking good

[@galaxyanimal]

If anyone needs a taximeter repaired in Toronto, they know who to call. Oh, and what a great song. I r8 it 8/8 gr8 m8s.

[@JeremieAlbino]

haha please call!

[@galaxyanimal]

@@JeremieAlbino Unfortunately, I live near Raleigh, which is very far away from Toronto. I could call the #, tho, but that would probably just be annoying.

[@thealaskanforever]

That’s the farthest north you’ve been? Heck come to Alaska friend.

[@Low-Fi-SCOTT]

🔥

[@joeofcourse]

This song cuts. You got a new fan

[@JeremieAlbino]

Ah man, thanks!!

[@maironcoelho5385]

🤘🏼🎶

[@JeremieAlbino]

🤙🏼⚡️

[@jjgionet1735]

Repeat Repeat Repeat

[@Low-Fi-SCOTT]

Get Possessed by Paul James on one of these pleeeeeease

[@manuelavantes1914]

Does anybody knows which tone is that harmonica?

[@JeremieAlbino]

It's an A Harp!

[@zacharyharris438]

I guarantee that's his last name lolol

[@caroliney.keener4473]

Very talented. Love it!!! I just started my own channel with original songs. Check it out if you get a chance.