October’s self titled EP wears its influences on its sleeve. Continue reading “October – October”
From Giants – This Burden is Light
From Giants’ new EP This Burden is Light is another addition to the growing body of excellent Manitoba folk. Continue reading “From Giants – This Burden is Light”
Weekenders – 07/04 – 07/08
Hot fun in the Summertime! Let’s get out & see some music, friends! Continue reading “Weekenders – 07/04 – 07/08”
JD Edwards Band :: Talkin’ Winnipeg Folk Fest Joys
by Sheldon Birnie
If you’re at all familiar with the roots scene in Winnipeg, you’ve no doubt come across the JD Edwards Band at some point in your travels. A tight band, killer songs, and pipes on JD himself that wouldn’t be out of place in Memphis, Tennessee combine for a live experience that is tried, tested, and true. After years of hard work and hundreds of gigs, the boys are set to take the Winnipeg Folk Fest by storm next week. Amidst the mud, the blood, and the beers at Dauphin’s Countryfest last week, JD Edwards Band took some time off to talk On The Record with Stylus about the Winnipeg Folk Festival, and their plans beyond next weekend. Continue reading “JD Edwards Band :: Talkin’ Winnipeg Folk Fest Joys”
Hillbilly Highway – Recovering from a wild weekend in Dauphin
by Sheldon Birnie
Sunburnt and filthy as all get out, I’ve finally recovered here from my weekend out at Dauphin’s Countryfest. Continue reading “Hillbilly Highway – Recovering from a wild weekend in Dauphin”
Eagle Lake Owls – Eagle Lake Owls
Eagle Lake Owls began in Timmins, as an Andy Cole solo project and ended up as a band in Winnipeg with Dominique Lemoine on vocals, trumpet, and glockenspiel, and cellist Nathan Krahn. Continue reading “Eagle Lake Owls – Eagle Lake Owls”
Rob Waddell – Everything Is From Now On
The 11 tunes on Rob Waddell’s third solo disc are sure to be a treat for fans of well arranged folk music and literate lyrics. Continue reading “Rob Waddell – Everything Is From Now On”
Haunter :: Long awaited debut about to drop
by Stefan Braun
When I first heard Haunter’s long awaited debut album Rivers and Rust, I drank a case of beer and used a sewing needle to tattoo a rowboat onto my roommate’s arm. Although I don’t recommend this to every first time listener, it seemed we were doing the album justice. It was the ideal soundtrack for a summer ripe with late nights, good times and bad ideas. The album invokes feelings of a prairie highway, a car filled with friends, the sun on your face, nothing in your head, no clear destinations in mind, but unlimited possibilities. Continue reading “Haunter :: Long awaited debut about to drop”
Weekenders 06/19 – 06/25
Alanadale – Hypocritters
Hypocritters is, at its heart, a concept album that tells the story of the Hyporitter, a being that Alanadale’s press release describes as “a creative and productive animal pushed and pulled by the many moods that assail her.” Continue reading “Alanadale – Hypocritters”