GDW Jukebox: Spring Singles Overload
Overwhelming! If asked to summarize the amount of new music releases from across Canada this spring, overwhelming would likely be my response. Collectively, the…
folk/roots
Stardust Duo: Live in Burlington, ON
Taking an extended road trip to Southern Ontario over the US Memorial Day holiday weekend has kind of been ‘our thing’ for several years now,…
Single Release: Ken Yates, “Under the Cover of Light”
There’s a nice nudging energy that drives “Under the Cover of Light” along. Just enough percussion to keep propelling the song forward to provide…
Matt Andersen: Live in Vienna, VA
“I’m going to keep things pretty simple tonight. I’m gonna play a bunch of songs. After a while, I’m gonna stop playing songs and…
Julian Taylor: Live in Vienna, VA
Given that life as we know it is pretty much back to normal now (thankfully), I really don’t like to toss around words such…
Single Release: Joel Manchester, “Suddenly Violently”
“A picture is worth a thousand words”—we’ve all heard the saying. At first glance, it might seem that painters and photographers have an unfair…
Maya de Vitry: Live in Harrisonburg, VA
When you buy tickets to see one of your favorite bands, but have no familiarity with the venue, sometimes you are left wondering just…
Review: Skydiggers, “Dreams & Second Chances”
“Wisdom comes slowly / Look for the signs / Valour is fading / One day at a time / One day at a time” sings Josh…
Single Release: Ambre Ciel, “eau miroir”
Like a good story, music can transport you. As J.R.R. Tolkien masterfully built worlds in his epic novels including “The Lord of the Rings,”…
Single Release: Leif Vollebekk (ft. Angie McMahon), “Take It To The Limit”
Canadian singer-songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Leif Vollebekk and Australian singer-songwriter/musician Angie McMahon team up once again (GDW featured their previous collaboration from Angie’s 2020 “Piano Salt” album)…