Martin’s Top Four Canadian Albums Of 2021
Following my list last week that chronicled what I consider to be my twenty favorite albums from Canada through 2021, this year proved difficult…
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Interview: Blue Rodeo, “Many A Mile”
For long-time fans of the iconic Canadian alt-country rockers Blue Rodeo, the timely arrival of “Many A Mile” last Friday, their first studio album…
Snappy Singles: Spring Forward, Fall Back, Enjoy Great Music
November sure rolled around quickly, meaning we bid farewell to Daylight Savings Time for another year – and face the arrival of cooler temperatures,…
Blue Rodeo Live From The Danforth (Virtual Concert)
One commonly asked question we receive from new visitors to our blog is about our name. Great Dark Wonder – what is that? Where…
Blue Rodeo: Live at The First Ontario Concert Hall, Hamilton
We were very excited to see Blue Rodeo’s most recent tour announcement late last year, especially when finding a Friday night show in Hamilton,…
Blue Rodeo: Live at The Sanderson Centre
For our third and final night of our annual Thanksgiving weekend adventure in southern Ontario, we found ourselves back at The Sanderson Centre in…
Gossip Talkin’ Blues, Episode 31: We’re Not Gonna Take It!
In the latest episode, we explore songs of protest, politics, and advocacy. Artists include Hollerado, Joel Plaskett, Rosie & the Riveters, Lowest of the…
Gossip Talkin’ Blues, Episode 19: Squeezebox Superlatives
In this episode: June is National Accordion Awareness Month – come find out why Mama played the squeezebox and why Daddy never sleeps at…
2017 Year-End Roundup: 10 Memorable Live Moments
Around this time last year I compiled 10 tracks that were experienced live that stood out for me personally and gave a stronger appreciation…
Blue Rodeo and Friends: Live at Budweiser Stage
Within the Blue Rodeo community, the annual summer concert in Toronto is an absolute must for those in and around the GTA. Having not…