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Born and raised in Toronto, Garnett Ford formed his first band, Pinball, during the mid ’70s. They played the local area circuit, venturing occasionally out west and into the US, when Frederick Starchuck took an interest. He signed Ford to a management deal, and within a year a contract with Warner Brothers. They wanted him …
The quitessential country/roots troubador, Gary Fjellgaard was born in 1937 in Rose Valley, Saskatchewan. Raised on a farm, he grew up listening to the frontier country sounds that were prevalent on the rural prairies at the time. He joined the local Lutheran Church choir as a child, and moved with his family to Prince George, …
Born in Toronto, music was a household staple while Gary O’Connor was growing up. His father was Billy O’Connor, one of the country’s most popular big band leaders of the day, and hosted one of the first Canadian TV variety shows. Although Gary’s first instrument of choice was the drums, he swapped it for the …
Despite what looked like a promising career ahead, Sheriff hung up their holsters in 1983 after only one album, leaving Arnold Lanni and Wolf Hassel to step back and re-evaluate their futures. Lanni was planning on recording a solo project to launch his new recording studio, Arnyard Studios in Toronto. With himself handling vocals, guitar …
CRAVEN LOON PRODUCTIONS Born, raised, and still hooked on living in the Yukon, Claire Ness makes a living in many areas of show biz – singer/songwriter, clown, vaudevillian, cabaret performer, actor, circus teacher, producer and director. On Septemer 26th, Claire released her second album “Jackfish Girl LIVE!”, which was recorded last year at the album …
Gabrielle Papillon sings stories that have an air of authenticity, drawing on real experiences and relatable feelings. But even the stories she tells that aren’t based in reality are imagined with a sense of familiarity. The Nova Scotia native has recorded five albums since her debut in 2001, SONGS FOR A RAINY DAY. An eight …
Originally called The Skeptics, the band was formed when singer/guitarist Mel Degan (ex of Privelege) and bassist Dennis Paul (real name Dennis Planidin and former member of Wes Dakus and The Rebels) headed down Highway 2 from Edmonton and hooked up with singer Jae Mack, Peter Marley on guitars and Ray McAndrew on drums in …
Although he took singing and piano lessons while growing up in Toronto, Garfield French’s first real foray into music was when he formed The Garfield Band with a bunch of University buddies. They played the college dorms and university pubs (and were particularly huge at the University of Waterloo) and also carved a niche in …
Gaye Delorme memorial Although his name is generally first associated as the writer of “The Rodeo Song,” the expletive-filled cowboy anthem made famous by Showdown, Gaye Delorme’s career also developed into one of the most versatile in Canada, making him one of the most sought after studio musicians, live guitarists, and producer/writers. Born in Thunder …
Born and raised in Nova Scotia as Frederick George Leigh, George Canyon’s first instrument was a guitar his parents had made for him when he was four years old. He moved to Alberta in his 20s, where he bounced around in various jobs for the first few years while trying to make music his priority, …