Review: David Francey, “The Broken Heart of Everything”
Not long after we started writing this blog, I was skimming the results of the 2016 Canadian Folk Music Awards, acquainting myself with artists…
Gossip Talkin’ Blues, Episode 14: Interview With Melanie Brulée
In this episode of Gossip Talkin’ Blues, we feature a recent conversation in Toronto with singer/songwriter Melanie Brulée, who is working on her next album. …
Recreating History: Detroit Bop Quintet, “Two Birds”
In 1947, saxophonist Charlie Parker gathered a group of talented musicians (including a young Miles Davis) for a recording session in Detroit’s historic United…
Oh Susanna & The Sunparlour Players: Live in Stratford, ON
Nothing beats starting the weekend a little early, taking a Friday as a vacation day from work, and heading up to Canada once again…
Big Little Lions Celebrate Canadian Songwriting Competition Win With Live Video Release
Big Little Lions’ song “Find Your Tribe” from their latest album “Alive and Well” just won the Canadian Songwriting Competition in the folk/singer-songwriter category,…
Justin Rutledge: Intimate House Concert in Toronto
Every now and then, a unique opportunity presents itself that proves impossible to resist. Take, for example, the recent announcement of an intimate house…
Snappy Snippets: Lewisburg, Sc Mira, Hearing Trees, The Stephen Stanley Band
With the arrival of Spring comes the urge to get out of the house and attend some live shows. This ultimately lessens the time…
Partaking in the “Bitches Brew”
A couple of weeks ago, we were privileged to post an interview with jazz musicians Aline Homzy and Emma Smith about their April 28…
Gossip Talkin’ Blues, Episode 13: 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
On this episode of Gossip Talkin’ Blues, we go 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 – five shows from artists of four provinces in three…
Interview: Alexis Lynn Releases Debut Single, “Promises”
Vancouver-based CBC Searchlight’s 2016 Top 20 Under 20 Talent, pop / R&B artist, Alexis Lynn, is releasing her debut single (“Promises”) today. Alexis has…