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Shred Kelly :: Bringin’ their banjo boogie to the Windsor

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by Sheldon Birnie

Shred Kelly‘s unique brand of foot-stompin’, banjo driven roots boogie has been getting crowds up and off their feet for years now. On Monday, July 28th, the Fernie based group makes a stop-over in Winnipeg to play the Windsor. Stylus caught up with Sage McBride (vocals, guitar) on a short tour stop in Nova Scotia to talk about touring, getting stuck in Alberta’s floods in June, preparations for their new record, and their experience with the CBC Beetle.  Continue reading “Shred Kelly :: Bringin’ their banjo boogie to the Windsor”

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Brandon Folk Festival gears up for 29th year

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by Andrew Friesen

Although the grove of cottonwood trees beside Brandon’s Keystone Centre may not look like much from the outside, hidden within is the home of one of the best musical celebrations on the Prairies. Located in the heart of this province’s second largest city, the 29-year-old Brandon Folk, Music and Art Festival has slowly made a name for itself as a worthwhile stop on the folk circuit for both artists and fans alike. And despite it’s decidedly urban location (the site is bounded by a hockey arena, a high school, and a car dealership), the festival “under the trees” feels decidedly rural and intimate – the sprawling Winnipeg Folk Fest this is not. Continue reading “Brandon Folk Festival gears up for 29th year”

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Danny Michel brings eclectic mix to Folk Festival mainstage

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by Isaac Würmann

The Caribbean waters and dense rainforests of Belize may seem like a dramatic departure from the rugged northern landscapes of Canada, but that’s exactly where Ontario-born musician Danny Michel went to record his latest album. Black Birds Are Dancing Over Me, which was recorded exclusively in Belize and features the Belizean music group the Garifuna Collective, is an equally dramatic departure from the sounds of some of Michel’s earlier albums. Continue reading “Danny Michel brings eclectic mix to Folk Festival mainstage”