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Amanda Rheaume Inspires People to Embrace Their Authentic Selves in Powerful and Compelling New Single, The Skin I’m In

January 14, 2019 Jim Barber Comments Off on Amanda Rheaume Inspires People to Embrace Their Authentic Selves in Powerful and Compelling New Single, The Skin I’m In
Who are we, and why are we here? Two of the great questions in the life of any individual, and [,,,]
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Rockin’ To Aid Military Veterans is the Mission for Held Hostage

December 22, 2018 Jim Barber Comments Off on Rockin’ To Aid Military Veterans is the Mission for Held Hostage
While most rock musicians got into their chosen field for a host of reasons – many having to do with [,,,]
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Good Lovelies Pleased to Participate in New Collection of Stompin’ Tom Unreleased Material

December 20, 2018 Jim Barber Comments Off on Good Lovelies Pleased to Participate in New Collection of Stompin’ Tom Unreleased Material
One of Canada’s most beloved, respected and lauded trios, The Good Lovelies have been charming, entertaining and moving audiences to [,,,]
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Jimmy Waldo Talks Alcatrazz Reunion CD/DVD, Graham Bonnet and Band’s Enduring Popularity

December 20, 2018 Jim Barber Comments Off on Jimmy Waldo Talks Alcatrazz Reunion CD/DVD, Graham Bonnet and Band’s Enduring Popularity
From left, three original members of Alcatrazz, Graham Bonnet, Gary Shea and Jimmy Waldo, shown here at one of their [,,,]
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The O’Pears New Album Stay Warm is An Honest but Delightful Homage to the Coldest Season

December 13, 2018 Jim Barber Comments Off on The O’Pears New Album Stay Warm is An Honest but Delightful Homage to the Coldest Season
When the three singing voices and the three songwriting voices of the talented trio that comprises the Canadian contemporary folk [,,,]
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Schenkman Channels the Best of the Blues on Dynamic New Album

December 13, 2018 Jim Barber Comments Off on Schenkman Channels the Best of the Blues on Dynamic New Album
Eric Schenkman loves the blues and loves to perform live. So, it comes as little surprise to learn that the [,,,]
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Jeff Martin Touring Quebec, Talks New Tea Party Music and ‘Stars in the Sand’

December 7, 2018 Jim Barber 1
Even over the telephone, there is an enigmatic yet unmistakable presence about Jeff Martin. One of the founding members, lead [,,,]
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Sarah MacDougall Talks About The Trials and Travails That Inspired Her Powerful New Album

December 3, 2018 Jim Barber Comments Off on Sarah MacDougall Talks About The Trials and Travails That Inspired Her Powerful New Album
For her fourth album, All The Hours I Have Left To Tell You Anything, Canadian singer/songwriter Sarah MacDougall gathered the [,,,]
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MacMaster Talks Children, The Holidays and A Celtic Family Christmas

December 3, 2018 Jim Barber Comments Off on MacMaster Talks Children, The Holidays and A Celtic Family Christmas
The hustle and bustle of life with seven young children is evident in just one short conversation with Natalie MacMaster. [,,,]
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Foghat Spin-off Earl & The Agitators Return with Rockin’ New Album: Shaken & Stirred

December 3, 2018 Jim Barber 1
It’s interesting what can happen when a group of creative folks sit around a table together, swapping stories, throwing out [,,,]
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Rejuvenated Metal Church Back with Powerhouse New Album, Damned If You Do

November 15, 2018 Jim Barber Comments Off on Rejuvenated Metal Church Back with Powerhouse New Album, Damned If You Do
True veterans of the heavy music scene, the San Francisco-based quintet Metal Church have proved to be indomitable survivors, persevering [,,,]
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Clayton Bellamy Brings The Congregation Together for Rockin’ New Project

November 15, 2018 Jim Barber Comments Off on Clayton Bellamy Brings The Congregation Together for Rockin’ New Project
Clayton Bellamy is set to do a little preachin’ and teachin’ on his new album Welcome to the Congregation. Soon [,,,]
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Suzie McNeil Set for Big R&B Return. Preview of New Show in Oshawa Nov. 23

November 15, 2018 Jim Barber Comments Off on Suzie McNeil Set for Big R&B Return. Preview of New Show in Oshawa Nov. 23
One of the most talented, versatile and prolific of musical artists, there really are very few creative avenues that the [,,,]
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Songwriter Plume Reflects on Song he Penned about Great-Uncle – “On Remembrance Day”

November 10, 2018 Jim Barber Comments Off on Songwriter Plume Reflects on Song he Penned about Great-Uncle – “On Remembrance Day”
Veteran Canadian singer/songwriter Mike Plume has always written about life, love, loss and legacy in a way that is compelling, [,,,]
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Latvian Indie Rockers Carnival Youth Set for Trio of Canadian Shows

November 10, 2018 Jim Barber Comments Off on Latvian Indie Rockers Carnival Youth Set for Trio of Canadian Shows
Since regaining its independence in 1991 in the wake of the dissolution of the former Soviet Union, the Baltic nation [,,,]
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Punk Legends Stiff Little Fingers Embark on Cross-Canada Tour – Mahones Joining Them on The Road

November 6, 2018 Jim Barber Comments Off on Punk Legends Stiff Little Fingers Embark on Cross-Canada Tour – Mahones Joining Them on The Road
Stiff Little Fingers is bringing their powerfully political songs, infused with the raw enthusiasm of their punk rock roots, and [,,,]
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Stone Temple Pilots Revitalized Under New Singer Gutt: Touring Ontario in Nov.

November 5, 2018 Jim Barber Comments Off on Stone Temple Pilots Revitalized Under New Singer Gutt: Touring Ontario in Nov.
One of the biggest alternative rock bands of all time is back, with a new album, a new vocalist and [,,,]
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STP Tour Opportunity – The Spark That Brought Canadian Rockers Default Back

November 4, 2018 Jim Barber Comments Off on STP Tour Opportunity – The Spark That Brought Canadian Rockers Default Back
The four members of Canadian alternative rock band Default remained good pals over the five years since spitting up in [,,,]
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Impellitteri Blends Melody And Musical Mastery on Powerful New Album – The Nature of the Beast

October 31, 2018 Jim Barber Comments Off on Impellitteri Blends Melody And Musical Mastery on Powerful New Album – The Nature of the Beast
Led by band founder and guitar wizard Chris Impellitteri, the band known as Impellitteri recently released its genre defying, incendiary [,,,]
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Ramolo’s New Album ‘Homage’ Sees Her Inhabit and Interpret the Songs of Leonard Cohen

October 30, 2018 Jim Barber Comments Off on Ramolo’s New Album ‘Homage’ Sees Her Inhabit and Interpret the Songs of Leonard Cohen
To say that Leonard Cohen is among the most admired, most respected, most beloved of modern day artists is an [,,,]
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Steve Harris Brings Solo Band British Lion to Canada for First Time

October 30, 2018 Jim Barber Comments Off on Steve Harris Brings Solo Band British Lion to Canada for First Time
One of the most significant creative forces in the history of heavy metal music is bringing his stripped down, kick-ass, [,,,]
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Pursuit Of Happiness Re-release Stellar Debut Album, Continue to Play More Shows

October 26, 2018 Jim Barber Comments Off on Pursuit Of Happiness Re-release Stellar Debut Album, Continue to Play More Shows
It was one of the most sudden of Canadian success stories, but one that has proved to have a potent [,,,]
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Andy Curran talks Coney Hatch Reunion, Steve Harris and Hemispheres

October 26, 2018 Jim Barber Comments Off on Andy Curran talks Coney Hatch Reunion, Steve Harris and Hemispheres
Fans of 1980s Canadian rockers Coney Hatch have one person to thank for the band’s current reunion – Steve Harris. [,,,]
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Vibrant and Dynamic New Album And Busy Tour Keeps Former Tull Guitarist Martin Barre Energized

October 26, 2018 Jim Barber Comments Off on Vibrant and Dynamic New Album And Busy Tour Keeps Former Tull Guitarist Martin Barre Energized
A professional touring and recording musician since he was 20 years of age, Martin Barre has spent the entirety of [,,,]
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Nazareth Mark 50th Anniversary With Powerhouse New Album, World Tour

October 17, 2018 Jim Barber Comments Off on Nazareth Mark 50th Anniversary With Powerhouse New Album, World Tour
Pete Agnew has been a working musician for the entirety of his adult life. For 50 years, he has been [,,,]
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Fires, Floods & Things We Leave Behind a Musical Tour De Force for Melanie Brulée

October 16, 2018 Jim Barber Comments Off on Fires, Floods & Things We Leave Behind a Musical Tour De Force for Melanie Brulée
One moment, even as an educated listener, you may think you have Melanie Brulée’s sound pegged. She’s roots/American right? Well, [,,,]
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Spanish Metal Quintet Hollow Cry Unleash Debut Album: From Ashes to Flames

October 16, 2018 Jim Barber Comments Off on Spanish Metal Quintet Hollow Cry Unleash Debut Album: From Ashes to Flames
To paraphrase an old expression, good things come to those who wait, but also those who work hard, persevere and [,,,]
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Walk Off the Earth Channel Affection for Big Apple in New Single – Fifth Avenue

October 2, 2018 Jim Barber Comments Off on Walk Off the Earth Channel Affection for Big Apple in New Single – Fifth Avenue
It took a truly serendipitous set of circumstances, including a viral video and major celebrity love, to let the rest [,,,]
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Uriah Heep Continue ‘Living the Dream’ With Release of Rockin’ New Album

September 25, 2018 Jim Barber Comments Off on Uriah Heep Continue ‘Living the Dream’ With Release of Rockin’ New Album
True veteran rock and roll warriors, Uriah Heep continue to tour the world and write, record and release their unique [,,,]
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Moody Blues’ John Lodge Reflects on Band’s Music and Legacy, Birmingham and Talks October Solo Tour

September 25, 2018 Jim Barber Comments Off on Moody Blues’ John Lodge Reflects on Band’s Music and Legacy, Birmingham and Talks October Solo Tour
John Lodge is proud to recite his personal mantra of ‘have bass, will travel’ to one and all. The congenial [,,,]

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