These types of lists are fairly self-indulgent, but most things we do seem to be. What the heck, then? I am fairly confident in my choices this year- I created lists as the months passed, and have considered well in excess of a hundred albums for placement. Here then are my favourite roots music albums… Continue reading Fervor Coulee’s Favourite Roots Music Albums of 2013
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J. R. Shore- State Theatre review & the Polaris Music Prize
It is getting to that time of the year when I must finalize my Polaris Music Prize Top 5 albums of the year. For those who are unfamiliar with the Polaris Music Prize, its mission statement reads thusly: “A not-for-profit organization that honours, celebrates and rewards creativity and diversity in Canadian recorded music. Polaris recognizes… Continue reading J. R. Shore- State Theatre review & the Polaris Music Prize
J. R. Shore- Live in Red Deer Thursday, July 7
As a result of a publishing hiccup, my Roots Music column wasn’t published last Friday and therefore I missed mentioning that Leeroy Stagger pulled into The Hideout for a show recently. While I was unable to attend, I do hope that some roots music fans went out to the Gasoline Alley tavern and eatery over the… Continue reading J. R. Shore- Live in Red Deer Thursday, July 7
Alberta’s Best Roots Music, 2010
Allow me to be the last to wish you a Happy New Year. In my first newspaper column of 2011, I reflect on the past by highlighting the 5 Alberta Roots Albums I most appreciated through 2010; maybe you’ll discover something you missed. Good stuff, all. Roots music column, originally published January 7, 2011 in… Continue reading Alberta’s Best Roots Music, 2010
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