Jim Barber, Author at Music Life Magazine

Legendary Rocker Paul Rodgers Celebrates Legacy of Free on New Live Album. Co-headlining Tour with Jeff Beck

June 25, 2018 Jim Barber Comments Off

He possesses one of the most recognized, most respected and most powerfully evocative voices in the history of rock and [,,,]

A Flock of Seagulls Enjoying A Renaissance: Bigger Tours, Reunited Lineup Records New Album and Canadian Content

June 23, 2018 Jim Barber Comments Off

Over the past five years, demand to see 1980s synth-pop sensations A Flock of Seagulls has been as high as [,,,]

Gus G Takes Power Trio Approach to New Album – Fearless

June 20, 2018 Jim Barber Comments Off

One of the most talented, engaging and versatile musicians in the world of hard rock and metal music, Gus G [,,,]

Will Turpin Talks Inspiration Behind New Solo Album, Collective Soul Tour and 25th Anniversary

June 19, 2018 Jim Barber Comments Off

Itching to write, record and release some new songs, long-time Collective Soul bassist Will Turpin found time in between touring [,,,]

Metal Veterans Lizzy Borden Back with First Album in 11 Years – My Midnight Things

June 18, 2018 Jim Barber Comments Off

A mainstay of the rock wars for more than three decades, Lizzy Borden has carved out a niche as one [,,,]

Vancouver Pop Rock Artist JP Maurice Releases Insightful and Inspired New Album ‘Boys’

June 12, 2018 Jim Barber Comments Off

JP Maurice scoured the depths of his heart, mind and soul to come up with not one, but two collections [,,,]

Dee Snider Making Appearance at London’s Rock ‘n Con, New Solo Album Coming in July

June 5, 2018 Jim Barber Comments Off

He has one of the most recognizable faces, voices and songs in the history of hard rock and metal music. [,,,]

Blues Master Carvin Jones Performing First Eastern Canadian Dates on Current World Tour

June 5, 2018 Jim Barber Comments Off

Canadian audiences in a few select cities are going to have the privilege of experiencing a rocking version of blues [,,,]

Long-time Beck Collaborator Roger Joseph Manning Jr. Releases New EP ‘Glamping’

May 27, 2018 Jim Barber Comments Off

A veteran session musician, with an extensive and versatile career, Roger Joseph Manning Jr. has led a unique and eminently [,,,]

The Young Novelists Release Insightful and Entertaining New Album – In City & Country

May 24, 2018 Jim Barber Comments Off

It is the task of the troubadour to tell us stories of ourselves, our neighbours, our community and our lives. [,,,]

Sassy, Sultry, Supremely Talented Canadian Singer/Songwriter Neilson Launching Bid for Musical Domination from New Zealand with ‘Sassafrass!’

May 24, 2018 Jim Barber Comments Off

Tami Neilson has been immersed in music for her entire life. During her youth she was a member of a [,,,]

Lee Aaron’s Diamond Baby Blues is a Sparkling Gem of a Record

May 15, 2018 Jim Barber Comments Off

It’s safe to say that Canadian rock legend Lee Aaron is more than just back, she’s back and creating the [,,,]

Sc Mira Release New Collection of Powerful Evocative Songs on Pair of Mournfully Resplendent EPs

May 15, 2018 Jim Barber Comments Off

Mesmerizing, engrossing, emotionally enveloping, occasionally disconcerting, but eminently thought provoking are just a few of the adjectives one could use [,,,]

Little Caesar Returns with ‘Eight’ – Continues Rockin’ On Own Terms

May 10, 2018 Jim Barber Comments Off

It’s an interesting and telling twist of rock and roll fate that Los Angeles-based rock band Little Caesar has now [,,,]

MonkeyJunk Hit the Road to Celebrate 10th Anniversary and Latest Juno Win

May 10, 2018 Jim Barber Comments Off

After a decade as one of Canada’s most acclaimed, successful and prolific blues/roots bands, the trio of talented Ottawa-based musicians [,,,]

ISSA Returns With Potently Melodic New Album – Run With the Pack

May 3, 2018 Jim Barber Comments Off

Norwegian rock songstress ISSA recently released her fifth, and arguably most compelling album, Run With the Pack, through Frontiers Music. [,,,]

Poison’s Bobby Dall Talks Longevity, Fans and Summer Tour with Cheap Trick and Pop Evil

May 3, 2018 Jim Barber Comments Off

For the second consecutive summer, arenas, concert bowls and stadiums across North America will be the centre of a massive [,,,]

New Album ‘From Out of the Skies’ Sees Revitalized BulletBoys At Their Best

May 2, 2018 Jim Barber Comments Off

BulletBoys are back with their 11th studio album, and seventh since reforming in 1998 after a short hiatus. The band [,,,]

Songwriter Megan Bonnell Tackles Tough Topics with Powerful New Album ‘Separate Rooms’

April 27, 2018 Jim Barber Comments Off

Toronto-based singer/songwriter Megan Bonnell is an artist who is unafraid to be open, honest and vulnerable about what is troubling [,,,]

Leather Leone Returns with Powerhouse New Album – Touring with Grim Reaper This Fall

April 26, 2018 Jim Barber Comments Off

Leather Leone is back with a visceral and powerful new solo album, Leather II. Released through Divebomb Records on April [,,,]

D.O.A. Mark 40th Anniversary with Politically Charged New Album – Fight Back

April 24, 2018 Jim Barber Comments Off

For four decades there has always been a mandate and mission behind the music of legendary Canadian punk band D.O.A. [,,,]

Stryper Returns with Heaviest Album in their Career – God Damn Evil

April 11, 2018 Jim Barber Comments Off

Far from mellowing with the passage of time, a rejuvenated Stryper is back with their 10th and most incendiary and [,,,]

The Story of Pompeii – Long Lost Corky Laing Supergroup Recordings to Be Released on Record Store Day

April 11, 2018 Jim Barber Comments Off

Accurately billed in the promotional material as ‘the supergroup that never was,’ as a special treat for the 2018 edition [,,,]

Stanfields Go Back to Rockin’ Basics on New Album – Limboland

April 3, 2018 Jim Barber Comments Off

The Stanfields are back! The raucous, hard-rockin’ Nova Scotia band released its fifth studio album, Limboland on March 23 to [,,,]

Corabi ‘Stoked’ About new Dead Daisies Album – Burn It Down

March 16, 2018 Jim Barber Comments Off

It just seems like a few months ago that The Dead Daisies were wrapping up their latest headline-grabbing world tour. [,,,]

Ross the Boss Unleashes Powerful New Album, Touring in Canada and U.S.A.

March 14, 2018 Jim Barber Comments Off

It’s a very rare musician who can be said to be the founder of two influential bands in two new [,,,]

Innovative Theatrical Show Rocktopia Melds the Best Classic Rock with the Best Classical for A True Musical Treat

March 13, 2018 Jim Barber Comments Off

A popular theatrical show, which has delighted audiences in Europe and parts of North America, is making its Broadway debut [,,,]

Glass Tiger Hits Re-imagined With a Little Help from Pal Johnny Reid

March 12, 2018 Jim Barber Comments Off

The new Glass Tiger album 31, is proof that something wonderful can come from something that was definitely not wonderful. [,,,]

Ian Anderson Marks 50th Anniversary of Jethro Tull with Worldwide Tour Dates

March 11, 2018 Jim Barber Comments Off

Music Life Magazine spoke to Jethro Tull founder, frontman and primary songwriter Ian Anderson last summer and at that time, [,,,]

Judas Priest Blast Back into the Metal Music Maelstrom with New Album ‘Firepower’

March 1, 2018 Jim Barber Comments Off

The mighty Priest is back. And dammit if they haven’t created one of the most incendiary, pulse pounding, riff roaring [,,,]