A Folk Alliance photo album from FAI 2020
Howard Gladstone attended the FAI conference in New Orleans, LA in his multiple roles as music lover, photographer, showcasing singer-songwriter, and founder of record label Sonic Peach Music. Below are some of his photos, descriptions, and commentary. “Any excuse to ...
Folk alliances in New Orleans: a personal reflection on the ...
I was snowed in at Folk Alliance International in Montreal when I first heard FAI 2020 would be in New Orleans. In that moment, all I knew was, one way or another, I would find a way to FAI in ...
West My Friend – ‘The Cat Lady Song’ (video)
In my past life as a music publicist, I had the pleasure of working with West My Friend, and they’re lovely folks and wonderful artists – so I’m thrilled we get to premiere some new music from their forthcoming album, ...
The Top 10 must-see shows at Winterfolk 2020 in Toronto
February is here, and the countdown for Toronto’s 18th annual Winterfolk Blues and Roots Festival is officially on. As the festival gears up to showcase more than 100 of the genre’s best artists across five stages over three days this Feb. ...
Robert Plant provides the coda to Ottawa CityFolk
The sun was shining Sunday afternoon at Ottawa CityFolk, and many people started streaming in with Led Zeppelin t-shirts and memorabilia. There was a little excitement in the air in anticipation of the night’s headline act. I arrived in time ...
CityFolk pours on to the city streets
A harvest moon was rising. It was a cool September night. CityFolk was rambling in. We were treated to a perfect night to usher in the festivities. Lucinda Williams came out in a leather jacket, black nail polish, her “Get ...
Ottawa’s CityFolk festival rambles in
Ottawa’s CityFolk festival is upon us, bringing some strong nostalgic headliners, such as Lucinda Williams and Led Zeppelin’s Robert Plant among others, along with a myriad of local acts. CityFolk a few years back introduced Marvest, an idea as I ...
Ottawa Bluesfest wrap-up: K’naan waving the flag for Pussy Riot ...
The final Bluesfest weekend saw Somalian born artist K’naan take to the City Stage early evening, and it was a chaotic start; his mic was not functioning, then it was, then it wasn’t. K’naan’s show benefits heavily from his song ...
Ottawa Bluesfest – July 9: Bluesfest returns to it’s ...
Bluesfest “Don’t like Mondays,” so after taking that day off, Bluesfest was back Tuesday night. Lennon Stella, who some will know from the show Nashville – as the older of the darling daughters of the show’s star, Rayna James – ...
Ottawa Bluesfest – July 5: On a country stroll
I was back to Bluesfest on July 5, and the weather was still unsettled. As evening approached, so did a severe storm. The festival was already looking at one cancellation: Colter Wall due to travel complications, and now additional shows ...