Jan Vanderhorst

When Alan Doyle looks back to his childhood growing up in Petty Harbour, his life at age 10 in 1979 wasn’t much different from...

In the 2024 Bob Dylan biographical film, A Complete Unknown, there are a couple of scenes where people are arguing about what is or...

There’s a lot of truth to the expression, “music is medicine.” Research has shown listening to music can reduce blood pressure, anxiety and pain...

When people talk about “The Great American Songbook,” they’re referring to songs like "Stardust," "Don’t Get Around Much Anymore,” "Georgia" and hundreds of other...

At this time of year, when giving presents to the music lover in your family, there can be a wide variety of choices. Instruments,...

If there’s one thing Jeffery Straker has learned from years of performing Christmas concerts across Saskatchewan, it’s that people will want to buy your...

To call Meredith Moon a “travelling troubadour” is an understatement. She’s spent years criss-crossing Canada, learning various banjo styles and traditional songs. She also...

An age-old challenge for many a performer is trying to match the energy of their stage shows once they get into the recording studio....

As you go through life, you’ll occasionally hear a saying that involves a horse. Think of “hold your horses,” “put the cart before the...

In today’s economic climate, it’s important for touring performers to adapt to changing realities. Last year, Gatineau, QC-based singer-songwriter Mia Kelly played 120 shows....