Many of you have probably heard but let's take another moment to thank the music gods that Bruce Peninsula frontman Neil Haverty has finished his rounds of chemotherapy and is now in remission. While Neil begins his recovery the band are busy bees as they prepare for the fall launch of one of 2011's most anticipated records, Open Flames, the follow up to Bruce Peninsula's debut LP A Mountain Is A Mouth.

With the record's release delayed and a tour cancelled due to Neil's illness this past winter it's great to see the rumblings of what's sure to be a triumphant return to the stage. As Neil and the band both build back up their strength they've relaunched their website, which is absolutely gorgeous, and have created the Bruce Trail Fire Sale. Every couple of weeks the band is posting videos, live recording sessions, b-sides and rare odds and ends from the past few years of their career. Posted already is a video for BP's cover of Loudon Wainwright III's Swimming Song and a live Daytrotter session.

Bruce Peninsula is powerful because of its many branches and the new website and Fire Sale is a great way to get to know the many leaves on the Bruce tree. Check out the fireflies at the top of their site and click on each and every one - there is much to love.

So head over to the Bruce Family Tree and click on everything but while you're here you might as well watch this video:

Bruce Peninsula - The Swimming Song from Bruce Peninsula on Vimeo.