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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 [,,,]
Articles by Jim Barber
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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
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
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
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
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’
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
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
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
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
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
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
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”
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
John Lodge is proud to recite his personal mantra of ‘have bass, will travel’ to one and all. The congenial [,,,]