There’s something about Danny Schmidt. He’s different. His Austin, Texas roots may betray an allegiance to Townes Van Zandt but his latest release, Instead the Forest Rose to Sing, reveals an approach that also bears a strong resemblance to a more rustic Steve Goodman with a side of John Prine. Schmidt favours acoustic guitar against [...]
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I had a hunch. The opportunity to see a true-blue celebrity like the dramatically underrated Shelby Lynne, up close and personal, in a place like Hugh’s Room was too good to be true. An enthusiastic, sold-out crowd confirmed my suspicions – the stage was more than set for something special. At the same time, this [...]
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Under a canopy of majestic maple trees, the 20th anniversary Stewart Park Festival in downtown Perth, Ontario brought together an eclectic variety of Canadian & International musicians. The festival’s 30-plus free outdoor concerts international foods & artisans market offered entertainment for all ages. Walking the streets in this small town during the festival is pure [...]
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“One of the best acts I have ever seen and heard – period”, whispered a legendary, veteran Canadian record producer to me last night about Newfoundland folk-trio, The Once. The soft-spoken man is not usually prone to hyperbole, and I shook my head in agreement while I stood behind my video-camera at the back of [...]
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We continue our ambitious 2010 Folk/Roots Summer Festival season coverage with a trip to Ear Falls, Ontario, about 400 KM northeast of Winnipeg, Manitoba, for the Trout Forest Music Festival. Celebrating its 15th year of operations, Trout Forest presents a diverse lineup of music in 2010: blues, aboriginal, folk, rock and more. Artist extraordinaire Kristin [...]
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