Craig Cardiff: finding hope in Floods and Fires
Are floods and fires always painful, destructive things? Craig Cardiff doesn’t think so. With his latest album, Floods and Fires, the singer-songwriter explores the idea that opportunity, love and happiness can come from being open and letting go of fear. ...
Loudon Wainwright III has a lot on his mind
Hugh’s Room, Toronto, Wednesday, May 2nd It would appear that 65-year old Loudon Wainwright III has a lot on his mind. In fact, the title of his latest release, Older Than My Old Man Now, tips the hat that he’s ...
Come canoeing—the Superior way
There are a lot of unique gigs in this country for folk and roots musicians, and I’ve done some wild ones, but The Rossport Folk Tour must be one of the most exciting musical opportunities I’ve ever been offered. Imagine ...
Madison Violet live from Germany
Video streaming by Ustream The duo of Brenley MacEachern and Lisa MacIsaac – Madison Violet – have been turning our ears for years. No one lives the musical life more fully, and few have shown more success while maintaining their ...
Samantha Martin holds her own
About 5 years ago I chanced upon an energetic young gal getting up at an Open Stage late night at the Ontario Council of Folk Festival Conference (OCFF) held in Ottawa and within one song you could tell her solid ...