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More people need Matt Bauer on a Friday. A Banjo Friday!
Matt Bauer – is there another contemporary folk musician who enjoys his banjo more than Matt? I am not sure, as that list of musicians might be longer than one might think. Well in my opinion, he just might be near the front of this particular line of finger pickin’ enthusiasts. The brother wields a…
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Spring in Calgary. Longer Days, Online Compilations and Dylan Covers Emerge.
Apparently the above photo (from National Geographic) is “Spring in Calgary”. Yes, it may feel like this at times, but seriously?! I find we, as Canadians, fight the impression by the rest of the world that we are simply an ice field with beer. I just wanted to say that the above photo is not…
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Another Incredible Free EP – The Prayers and Tears of Arthur Digby Sellers’ “Redux”
Don’t let the name “The Prayers and Tears of Arthur Digby Sellers” distract you here. Regardless if you have to stop and say it a few times, work it around your mouth, think it through a few times and then confidently say it aloud. The band has the sound that will catch you far more…
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It’s Tuesday and I am not at SXSW. That’s All.
I think the title of this post says it all. I just might be a bit jealous of all the great times, artists, shows that are going to be happening this week in Austin. Well, I am not there, and if you are, I hope you have a great time with many of my heroes…
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Tony Dekker Talks about Great Lake Swimmers’ upcoming Album & Tour
The Subject: Tony Dekker How Do You Know Subject: Lead in the band Great Lake Swimmers Subject’s Reason for Speaking: Album “Lost Channels” being released March 31, 2009 Why Do We Care: Because it’s the Great Lake Swimmers new Album, damn it! So Tony Dekker has been a good sport for a few blogs and…
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Played Out – New, Old, Unknown, Almost Popular Playlist?
It is true, I am delving into the fray (not the band, cuz that’s weird) and putting out a Sunday Mixlist. It is almost a blogger tradition to put out playlists/mixtapes/themed musical collections. I tend to try and theme some (see ladies night/men’s night), but sometimes I find it a bit of a chore to…
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I hear it, do you? Tell me I’m wrong. PLEASE tell me I’m wrong!
This is all tongue in cheek, but take a listen to the two clips below – I have not tagged them with the artist so you can’t tell what it is (or you can easily tell). One clip from and album released over 20 years ago, and one from an album released, well…not even released…
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New on the ‘Nets This Week – New Blogger Edition (ish)
Here we are back to the “New on the ‘Nets”, sorry for being remiss lately, I think it has been about 2 or 3 weeks! Tsk, Tsk. Well this week has a lot going for it, recently picked up some more good folks for the blogroll and while this feature isn’t necessarily always about what…
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Friday Discovery – MORE Elephant Micah!
So we all know I am a ridiculous fan of Joe O’Connell’s “Elephant Micah” recording persona. I honestly have to say that his most recent full album release “Exiled Magicians” is going to be a top album for the decade for me – see for yourself by visiting Third Uncle Records to pick up a…
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The Low Anthem Play SXSW (and many other dates) – No Stops in Western Canada!
So yes, promo emails are currently running rampant in many a blogger inbox. SXSW must be right around the corner. I think I got 5 just on my drive into work today (I can only imagine for the larger blogs!). I am all for info, but I just hate being struck across the face (albeit…
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SXSW Song of the Night – Eulogies’ “This Fine Progression”
AHHHHH, SXSW Emails! Okay fine, this one I will post as I think the song is pretty darn kick ass. For once I get a nice little Slow and Acoustic track recommended. I think they hit the target market here. Eulogies is not exclusively Slow and Acoustic, but the song of the night sure is,…
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Blog Flu and Listening to Will Stratton
Sorry, I am not available for blogging today. Under the weather (Blog Flu – kinda like the real flu and causes a slow movement and yearning to do nothing) and will start posting soon – so not exactly a real “full” post today. Do not fret, still great music to listen to…sheesh, I not that…