Kennedy Road – ‘The Heart Will Buzz’ (video)
Kennedy Road may be a new ensemble, but it’s made up of two familiar names: Sheila Carabine from the Juno nominated folk duo Dala and singer-songwriter Brian MacMillan (who’s worked with Wailin’ Jennys, Barenaked Ladies, John McDermott and others). Not ...
Juno winners Pharis and Jason Romero are about to release ...
Two-time Juno winners Pharis and Jason Romero have made a name for themselves playing the same sort of raw, authentic, old-time roots music that put Gillian Welch and David Rawlings on the map around 25 years ago. At the same ...
Multi-Juno-winning platinum producer, composer, songwriter Chris Birkett Releases ‘Everyday People’
With 100-plus million albums sold worldwide, multi-Juno-award-winning, platinum-status producer, composer, singer-songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Chris Birkett and his new band the Free Spirits have released a new project — this time in the form of the single and video “Everyday People,” ...
Sierra Noble and the New Customs – Apr. 23 on ...
On Thursday, Apr. 23, Home Routes live-streamed on Facebook a double bill with Sierra Noble and the New Customs. Normally a kind of non-profit music community that books home gigs in rural Canada, Home Routes has taken advantage of ...
“To Be Safe, Loved & Home (2020)” Craig Cardiff’s viral ...
If there was ever a sentiment befitting the times, it’s Juno and CFMA-nominated singer-songwriter Craig Cardiff’s cozied, homespun video version of the song “To Be Safe, Loved & Home.” The video has become a much-appreciated moment of lightness and positivity, ...
Bill Bourne, Paul Cafcae, Kennedy Road, and Trent Agecoutay
Gordy the Moose opened up the Roots Music Canada virtual mailbox after a month off due to COVID-19, and he couldn’t believe how much music poured out. He’s still working his way through all of the tunes, and he’ll ...
New single from The Orchard celebrates ‘Whatever Gets You High’
Edmonton’s Kasha Anne, Mitch Smith and Andreas Wegener recently celebrated their 10-year anniversary as The Orchard. Over that time, they have performed from Victoria to Toronto, while earning 18 Alberta Country Music Association Award nominations and multiple Edmonton Music ...
Roots Music Canada is hosting a private concert with Jack ...
We here at Roots Music Canada are excited to announce that we’ll be hosting a private streaming concert with Gareth Auden-Hole, a.k.a. Jack Pine of Jack Pine and the Fire. It’s happening May 1 at 8 p.m. right here on ...
To charge or not to charge for streaming concerts: a ...
A video of singer-songwriter Jonathan Byrd went quasi-viral in music industry circles last week. It wasn’t a music video; it was an appeal to fellow artists to continue performing live online for free, rather than looking for ways to ...
Julian Taylor is rush releasing his new album in hopes ...
A Canadian treasure of extraordinary talent, artist Julian Taylor mines his solo singer-songwriter passion with the new Americana album The Ridge (Howling Turtle Inc), out Friday, June 19. Co-produced by Julian and longtime collaborator Saam Hashemi, the eight-song album was originally scheduled for ...