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Dave Gunning CD review: CAUGHT BETWEEN THE SHADOWSBy Rachel Jagt The album CAUGHT BETWEEN SHADOWS is Nova Scotia singer-songwriter Dave Gunning’s second and most recent independent release. It is a collection of original songs and rearrangements of traditional tunes; and it includes covers of three songs which are close to his heart. Backing up his …
Dave Hart CD review: DiversityBy: Dan Brisebois Dave Hart’s debut, DIVERSITY, is an eclectic blend of guitar prowess and electronic rhythms – held together with a collection of tight backbeats and frequent signs of being something truly special. Released in January, 2006, it’s 13 cuts of passion, influenced by a wide array of artists, ranging …
Doug Folkins CD review: SIGNS ALONG THE WAYBy Rachel Jagt “Signs Along the Way” is the second independent recording from prolific Canadian singer/songwriter Doug Folkins. Born and raised in Sussex, New Brunswick, Folkins now spends his time as a forester in Campbell River, British Columbia. Folkins is both a rock artist and a folk troubadour. …
Earrl CD review: WICKED STILLBy: Dan Brisebois Earrl is a four-piece alternative-rock group out of Toronto whose motto is ‘The music comes first – so check your egos at the door’. Formed in ’94 and consisting of Rich Swinamer on vocals, guitarists Dan Reid & Nicholas, Carlton Dinnall on bass and drummer Peter Foley, their …
Eugene Ripper CD review: PUNKS & PUSHERS (And Notes From The Fast Folk Underground)By: Dan Brisebois With the release of his fourth album PUNKS & PUSHERS, Toronto’s Eugene Ripper has put himself on the Canadian rock and roll map with one of the most diverse albums of 2010. It’s eleven tracks physically divided into four …
The Frank CD review: EVERYTHING IS NORMAL – 3 BEERSBy Dan Brisebois With so much of the ‘new music’ today being less than memorable, Red Deer’s The Frank are a refreshing change. Count on 4 young musicians in their early 20’s far away from the media centers telling them how to do things to remind …
Frank Wilks CD review: FREEDOM EXPRESSBy: Dan Brisebois Over the course of countless road trips and nine albums since the late ’80s, Frank Wilks has gained a reputation as one of the purest, most honest voices in the Canadian music business, and one of the hardest working musicians on the circuit. Either as a solo …
Geniro CD review – 21 DAYSBy: Dan Brisebois Self-produced, Geniro’s debut 21 DAYS is a collection of well thought-out, finely tuned gems. It’s a well-crafted musical ride that pays homage in parts to funk-laden rhythms. refreshing and slick. The Toronto native began his stage career at the age of ten. After playing the local circuit, …
Greg Wood CD review: GREG WOODBy: Dan Brisebois A surprisingly wide range of emotions are translated well into a mix of sounds and styles in Greg Wood’s 2008 self titled debut album. The Bonnyville, Alberta native is now based out of Edmonton, and was surrounded by everything from roots country to more rock than a …
Gunn CD review: RESONANCE ROADBy: Dan Brisebois Calgary’s long been established as one of Canada’s hottest rhythm & blues hotbeds, not only for churning out some of the country’s top country and pop stars. With their sophomore release, RESONANCE ROAD, Gunn is carrying on that tradition. With Corrine Buschmeyer on vocals and guitarist Greg Gunhold …