Review: Chickahominy Mountain Band, “New Brunswicana”
Sometimes, an album finds you at the exact moment you need it. Chickahominy Mountain Band’s “New Brunswicana” arrived in my inbox this past fall,…
folk/roots
Single Release: Louis-Jean Cormier, “Tu m’aimes-tu (Live)”
Sept Îles, QC singer-songwriter Louis-Jean Cormier has been a long-time favorite Francophone artist here at GDW. Landing on our radar back around 2008 as…
The Honey Dewdrops: Live in Harrisonburg, VA (Part Deux)
“Well, it’s Groundhog Day! Again!” (Phil Connors) Okay, so we’re a few weeks away yet from the official Groundhog Day, but hear me out……
“Merci ben!” – A Tribute to Les Cowboys Fringants
“Bravo de promouvoir notre culture Québécoise merveilleusement!” (Jacques Gagnon, June 16, 2024) We love sharing our passion for all things Canadian folk-roots music related, and…
Martin’s Favorite Four Canadian Albums of 2025
If chronicling the choices for my 20 Memorable Canadian albums from 2025 was a long and drawn-out process, whittling this list down to just four finalists…
2025 Year-End Music Recap: New Brunswick’s Youth Rises To The Challenge! (Ollie LeBlanc)
From a musical perspective, 2025 has been a rewarding year. I’ve had the opportunity to play many shows, including some notable festivals, and several recordings are…
2025 Year End Review: Martin’s 20 Memorable Albums From 2025
Another year is almost in the books, and there’s been no shortage of great Canadian album releases. While I did not devote as much time to album coverage here…
2025 Year-End Music Recap: Records That Stood Out in 2025 (Douglas McLean)
Looking back at 2025, I am amazed by the quality of newly recorded Canadian music that I was fortunate enough to feature on my…
2025 Year-End Roundup: Martin’s 12 Memorable Live Moments
We sadly cannot get to every show of interest, but as another year winds to a close, it’s fun to recall some of the memorable moments we encountered from…
2025 Year-End Music Recap (Steve Murphy)
As this strange year nears its end, I must admit, I have been far too quiet on Great Dark Wonder. There wasn’t nearly enough time devoted to deep…