By Ron Nurwisah, Boy Reporter

When Feist returned to Toronto a couple of years ago she brought back a little bit of France to Toronto. This weekend another Torontonian comes home and brings back a little more of the Continent back to T.O.. Born in Toronto, Gonzales lived in Berlin and Paris like musical collaborators Feist and Peaches. Teaming up with Peaches, Gonz gained notoriety for his over-the-top live shows. In the studio he’s part of the reason for Feist’s breakout album “Let It Die”, co-writing three songs. He’s even worked with French pop legend Jane Birkin, producing and playing the instruments on her duets album.
Somewhere along the line he also managed to record an album of piano work inspired by everything from French composers Ravel and Satie, jazz greats like Nina Simone, and silent film accompaniment. Gonzales plays July 8, 11:00pm at the Studio Theatre as part of the Harbourfront Centre’s Beats Breaks and Culture festival.