Oct 30, 2015
Calgary singer/songwriter Christopher Dean Lamb put out an EP on his own, and promptly picked up the interest of U.K. indie record label Nub Country Records. In just a few short weeks (Dec 3, 2015), his debut feature-length album Suburban Movies will be available.
Underpinned by a diverse blend of influences, along...
Oct 27, 2015
In this phone interview with Allyson Reigh of the Saskatoon-based folk/40's quartet Rosie & The Riveters, I catch up on their new album, the good work they do offstage to help empower women, and I freely admit that I'm in awe of their new website, and their way-too-much-fun music videos.
This was conducted ahead of...
Oct 20, 2015
At the time of this phone interview with Sheena Rattai, Winnipeg's folk/roots trio Red Moon Road are currently touring North America in support of their latest album, "Sorrows and Glories".
Comprised of Rattai (vocals, percussion and keys), Daniel Jordan (vocals, guitars, mandolin), and Daniel Péloquin-Hopfner (vocals,...
Oct 14, 2015
From the first moment I saw Joe Nolan live, I was taken by the influences he wears on his sleeve onstage. If you've heard his terrific 2014 release Tornado, you have some kind of idea of the level of singer songwriter he is.
This interview precedes his second appearance at The Calgary Folk Club, and his October...
Oct 14, 2015
A tradition-rooted modern Americana act that also happens to be the founders and hosts of their own Red Wings Roots Music Festival (3 years strong so far), The Steel Wheels are both creators and nurturers of authentic roots music.
On their way to Alberta to perform at The Calgary Folk Club at the time of this interview,...