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As far as being a “jazz performer”, Elizabeth does not count herself as one to be defined by a particular genre; her music comes straight from the soul, and is more than just what she does, but what she loves and who she is.
For more info on Elizabeth Shepherd, check out our post on her “Elizabeth Shepherd Trio: Straight From The Soul”.
There was a time when music was a craft performed by artisans who rode the rails and played from the heart. A time when music was central to communities, bringing people together and inspiring change. If you have ever longed to go back to such a time, then Revival Dear will ride straight into your heart.
Revival Dear has found a way to pay homage to the past and herald in the future at the same time. Imagine a marriage between classic rock legends The Band and Fleetwood Mac, and you’ll have a pretty good idea of their sound. Yet Revival Dear’s music is fresh, totally alive, and very relevant in today’s music scene.
TransCanada Radio reader favourite Mark Berube has got some newly listed concert dates! But, if you’re in the Ottawa area on August 18th, he’ll be playing at Ottawa’s own Mercury Lounge with special guest Ritalin! Should be an awesome show. TransCanada Radio will be there. Will you?
18 Aug 2008 20:00 Mercury Lounge – w/ Ritallin Ottawa, ON
19 Aug 2008 20:00 Cervejaria – fundraiser for the Toronto Slam Team Toronto, ON
21 Aug 2008 21:00 L’inspecteur Epingle – Solo Monreal, Qc
26 Aug 2008 21:00 Divan Orange Montreal, Qc
29 Aug 2008 21:00 Sala Rossa – Broadcast Radio CD Release party Montreal, Qc
25 Sep 2008 17:00 Cabaret Just For Laughs Montreal
25 Sep 2008 21:00 Cabaret Just For Laughs Montreal
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Emma-Lee, a beautiful little songbird out of Toronto, has just released a new album called Never Just A Dream. The above track, ‘That Sinking Feeling’, for your listening pleasure, is off of this new album. I certainly hope it inspires you to go check her out live – absolutely worth your while!
The foundation of Never Just A Dream is built on a collection of songs inspired by the sort of heartache that is universal to anyone who has lived a life worth living. The sound is at times swingin’ jazz, at others dreamy 50’s pop, with hints of folk and blues all delivered by a voice rich and sweet as a red velvet cupcake. In the years penning Never Just a Dream she listened to a lot of AM oldies radio, drawing on the power of disguising the complex with the kind of familiarity that warms you up like an episode of Leave it to Beaver on a snow day.
More on Emma-Lee and her newest album ‘Never Just A Dream’ including upcoming concert dates
Dyad came together to play traditional American Old Time music after delving into everything from indie-rock and punk to classical and traditional music of various cultures. The Vancouver-based trio of Kori Miyanishi (vocals, banjo, fiddle), Leah Abramson (vocals, guitar) and Mark Beaty (cello, vocals), digs deep into song and instrumental traditions of the Appalachian mountain region of the USA, while incorporating these varied influences and expanding traditional themes into modern arrangements of original, traditional and contemporary song.
The band’s most recent album, No Pedlars or Preachers, was released in 2006 to enthusiastic international reviews and a Canadian Folk Music Award nomination for Best New/Emerging artist. With Be Good Tanyas bassist Mark Beaty returning to his first instrument, the cello, DYAD continues to pioneer onwards with their wholly fresh approach to traditional music and taking live shows into a more experimental stringband approach, blurring the line between old and new.
Sebastien Grainger and The Mountains is not really a band, it’s the idea of a band. When Grainger set out to make his first solo record he weighed his options- in one hand he held a guitar and a microphone and, in the other, he held everything else. For the last year, amidst sporadic emergences onstage, he’s been in his studio working and reworking a set of songs that have become the content of his numerous debut releases.
After years of secretly singing over records as a child in his native Victoriaville (somewhere between Quebec city and Montreal, Quebec), Danny Provencher started playing bass in his secondary school band. He then moved to Montreal where he started writing and producing electronic music on his own as Under Electric Light. After the release of his first EP (Untitled, 2002), which received good local reviews, he decided to sing over his instrumental pop songs and released the Never See The Light EP (2005) and Blue EP (2006). While making the After the Blue EP (2007), Danny tried to blend his various influences to achieve a truly personal sound, focusing on melodies and arrangements to create well crafted pop songs.
Be sure to check out their MySpace to listen to their music and check out some more of their awesome pictures!