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Bywater Call - Broken Souvenirs
Bywater Call is a powerhouse seven-piece crew out of Toronto that’s been tearing up the Southern soul and roots-rock scene since 2017. Fronted by Meghan Parnell’s raw, whiskey-and-honey vocals and Dave Barnes’ greasy slide guitar work, these guys…
Continue Reading »Bywater Call - Remain - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the newest release, Remain, from Bywater Call and it's a cool, modern, southern flavored, funk fused rocker. Opening with Falls Away, Meghan Parnell on lead vocal, shows clear command of the…
Continue Reading »Caldonia - Jorma Kaukonen, George Porter, Geoff Achison
In a career that has already spanned a half-century, Jorma Kaukonen has been the leading practitioner and teacher of fingerstyle guitar, one of the most highly respected interpreters of American roots music, blues, and Americana, and at the…
Continue Reading »Calle´s Boogie - Sven Zetterberg & Rockarounds
Talking about blues players outside America it´s hard to leave out Sven Zetterberg, Sweden´s most versatile artist in this field. Being both an excellent singer, guitarist,songwriter and harmonica player extraordinary,he has become a house-hold name all over Scandinavia.…
Continue Reading »Cameron Austin - Charging Toward The Sun - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Charging Toward The Sun, by Cameron Austin. Opening with Empress, an easy going acoustic pop tune, Cameron Austin on guitar and vocal, joined by Paul Brennan on…
Continue Reading »Can't Be Satisfied - Harry Manx
Harry forged this distinctive style by studying at the feet of the masters, first as a sound man in the blues clubs of Toronto during his formative years and then under a rigorous five-year tutelage with Vishwa Mohan…
Continue Reading »Can't Stand The Rain - Jo Harman and Company
From initial attention grabbing performances at The Great Escape (music industry) Festival and headlining prestigious London clubs like the acclaimed 606 and award winning Hideaway (where she, and they, cut their first ever live album), Jo and her…
Continue Reading »Can't Stand The Rain - Oli Brown Band
Late 2002 saw Oli pick up a guitar for the first time. Two and a half years later at age of 15 he was invited to America as the guest of American Blues band Blinddog Smokin’. This first…
Continue Reading »Canada's National Blues Awards Land in Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, Ottawa and Hamilton
Canada's National Blues Awards Land in Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, Ottawa and HamiltonMaple Blues Award Nominations Led by MonkeyJunk, Downchild and Steve Hill (October 30, 2014) Toronto, ON - The Toronto Blues Society will be celebrating the 18th annual…
Continue Reading »Canada's Tami Neilson Shares New Song, "Holy Moses," from Her Forthcoming Album, "Don't Be Afraid"
CANADA's TAMI NEILSON Shares “HOLY MOSES” from her forthcoming album DON'T BE AFRAID U.S. Release September 30th on the Outside Music Label, plus Appearances at Upcoming Americana Music Festival Stream First Single, “Holy Moses,” Here https://soundcloud.com/outside-music/tami-neilson-holy-moses/s-iPapk PHOTO BY…
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