https://youtu.be/GNQCeiPlLkk This interview has been edited for clarity and flow. On January 23, Tyler Bryant of Tyler Bryant & The Shakedown took some time to hop on Zoom for an interview, from his home in Nashville. We talked about his influences, what’s it’s like opening for 100,000 people, and how his musical philosophy has changed …
Tenille Townes, wasn’t even able to get a word in before the sold out crowd began serenading her with a joyous “Happy Birthday.” The Alberta native, was visibly emotional at the love being poured in her direction. There was more than a few moments throughout the night that the gracious crowd got to the newly minted …
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On Friday the 13, of January, I headed down to the Fox Cabaret to spend a day with with Damsel, on show night. Having many iterations, Damsel has settled with the lineup of original member Kieran Marquis (guitar, vocals), Dani Gottardo (guitar, vocals), Devon Sutherland (drums), Mike Climie (bass), and newest member, Mackenzie Marquis (lead …
On January 10, 2023, The Blues Foundation announced its nominees for the 44th annual Blues Music Awards, to be presented on May 11th in Memphis. John Nemeth leads the nominees with five. There are three nominees behind him with three nominees a piece, they are; Shemekia Copeland, Rory Block, and Eric Gales. Other nominees include, …
This Turn It Up Tuesday we’re honouring the upcoming premier of The Last of Us. Whether you, like me, love the game, or you’ve only ever heard about the show, will want to prime yourself for Sunday’s premier with Gustavo Santaolalla’s beautiful and brilliant score for the game. It’s a score that so elegantly incapsulates …
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On January 5, Regina’s quartet, The Dead South, were the first to grace the Commodore Ballroom’s stage in 2023. They didn’t disappoint. The crowd was moving with the beat all night long. The crowd for the most part consisted of what could be parents and their adult children. It seemed as if to get in …
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Upcoming albums: Week of January 6, 2023. Up this week for your listening pleasure are albums from the likes of, Joey Trap, Anti-Flag, Iggy Pop and RuPaul. Check out the full list below. Iggy Pop – Every Loser Joey Trap – From the Black Twice Anti-Flag – Lies the tell our children Anti Flag – Lies They …
Two of the albums on this list, Dance Fever and Formentera aren’t surprises, but one, Blood Harmony is a very pleasant one. They aren’t in order, as I’d say whatever I chose out of these three would be purely based on what mood I was in. Up first, we’re staying right here is Canada, with an old staple …
There’s not a lot to choose from this January. You could say it’s a bit dry this month. But there is still something for everyone to choose from. COMMODORE BALLROOM January 5/6 – The Dead South January 20 – Tenille Townes January 21 – 4N Nights January 24 – Ali Sethi January 27 – It’s …
This Turn It Up Tuesday we’re going with Dear Rouge’s 2017 album, Phases. If you’re Canadian you probably know Dear Rouge’s songs even if you don’t recognize their name. You think of, like someone said to me before I went to their show on Saturday night. “I really like that one song of theirs.” But …