Skydiggers explore new territory on Northern Shore Eighth studio album spins “creative chaos” into classic sound Northern Shore is the title of Skydiggers’ new album, and represents the bold new musical territory the group explores on their eighth studio release. The 15 song collection stands as the most adventurous and varied of the group’s 20 [...]
“…They’re the best thing that Canada has in American old time music performance right now- maybe ever! ” -Arnie Naiman An important moment of reckoning between Lotus Wight and Sheesham Crow was when they realized that they had the common experience as children brushing their teeth to the fiddle tune “Turkey in the Straw”, using [...]
He Said – She Said” is an inspired and winning collaboration of original songs by Canadian Juno award winner Sue Foley and critically acclaimed U.S. singer / songwriter and Blind Pig artist Peter Karp. The songs are adapted from letters and e-mails between the two over a 2-year period. Peter says, “What started as [...]
“… A powerful presence that fills a room with melody” – Amazing Canadian Magazine “Darkly handsome and singing with bright sound, excellent French and an ingratiating tone… Ciufo was a fine Prince Charming.” - La Scena Musicale Michael Ciufo is quickly becoming known for his stage presence, charisma, and gorgeous, classically trained voice. His latest [...]
Beckon will be joined by Dean Drouillard – guitar (Royal Wood, Sarah Slean, Sarah Harmer) Mark McIntyre – bass (Danny Michel, Roxanne Potvin) Mark Mariash – drums (Ron Sexsmith, Molly Johnson, Sarah Slean) There is a kind of magic and wonder that almost shimmers in the air when two beautiful voices mix and meld together as one. [...]
Shine On: The Universe of John Lennon is a spectacular group made of some of Canada’s most renowned musicians, performing music by John Lennon and the Beatles uniquely arranged by Michael Occhipinti. Featuring the wonderful and distinct voices of Yvette Tollar, Dominic Mancuso and Elizabeth Shepherd, paired with the singular talents of Mark Kelso (drums), Kevin Turcotte (trumpet), Roberto Occhipinti (bass) and Michael [...]
accompanied by Mark Kelso (Drums), Rob Piltch (Guitar) & Marc Rogers (Bass) Carol Welsman is an internationally acclaimed singer and pianist whose expressive vocal styling and dynamic stage presence have captivated audiences around the world. She has sold over 60,000 CDs in Canada alone, something few jazz artists in Canada have experienced. See Carol in [...]
This will be a celebration of the release of ENTHRALLED – the last of Oliver’s studio albums which he recorded with Nuala Kennedy In January 2007, fiddler and composer Oliver Schroer was invited to Glasgow, Scotland to play on “Astar” a piece commissioned by the Celtic Connections Festival and written by flautist Nuala Kennedy. Over [...]
Glendale One – “Uncovering the Beatles” with The Dixie Cup Water Tower of Power Horns Wayne Krawchuk While “cover” bands struggle to emulate every nuance of their musical mentors’ original arrangements, the five members of Glendale One choose instead to “uncover” the richness of the Beatles 60’s song library. Following a simple rule of not allowing [...]
