This debut solo EP from Winnipeg ex-pat Brandy Zdan is a lovely little demonstration of both Zdan’s songwriting ability and her musical chops. As one half of the Juno nominated duo Twilight Hotel, the quality of Lone Hunter comes as no surprise. But the six song disc shows a different side of Zdan than her previous work, and displays her unique songwriting voice well. Continue reading “Brandy Zdan – Lone Hunter”
Hillbilly Highway – White Horse Tavern at SXSW
by Sheldon Birnie
Well, friends, I’ve been in Austin for less than two days, and I’ve been to the White Horse Tavern twice.
The bar is a classic roadhouse, serving up cans of Lone Star on the cheap and pumping out foot stompin’, honky tonkin’ tunes. Continue reading “Hillbilly Highway – White Horse Tavern at SXSW”
Hillbilly Highway – Take heed of the Grifter’s Hymnal
by Sheldon Birnie
Ray Wylie Hubbard is a goddamn beauty, bottom line. Continue reading “Hillbilly Highway – Take heed of the Grifter’s Hymnal”