Interview: Canadian rock band Mounties (Hawksley Workman, Steve Bays, and Ryan Dahle) - Part I
Posted by: Paul Little • December 25, 2014 @ 9:46pm
Mounties is a Canadian "supergroup" (in a quaint, Canadian sort of way) consisting of Hawksley Workman, Ryan Dahle (of Limblifter), and Steve Bays (of Hot Hot Heat).
The Supporting Act Podcast Ep. #053 with Hawksley Workman
Posted by: Matt Moskal • December 15, 2014 @ 2:49pm
Canadian singer/songwriter and national treasure Hawksley Workman joined me over the phone in the UMFM studio.
Beatsteaks are one of my all-time favourite bands, so this review may come across as a tad biased. But, come ON, they are the Beatsteaks. To me, this is the best band Germany has given to the world (sorry Scorpions). Danke to you, Germany!
With each album I think, "Is this the one that is going to suck?" Each time, the answer is no. This is no exception.
Album Review: Billy Idol - Kings and Queens of the Underworld
Posted by: Chris Hearn • November 16, 2014 @ 10:50am
Does anyone really need an introduction to Bill Idol? I don't think so. When it comes to Billy Idol, I like the hits, and he has had some good ones. But, face it, when some of these artists get older, they lose their edge and have difficulty repeating the successes of earlier releases.
Sold out! And for good reason, after all, it was the smalls, on their big return to Winnipeg for their (Slight Return) reunion tour, and people were excited. Well, I know I was. And so was the bass player for Black Mastiff who was the opening band for the tour. He expressed it often, using much profanity, just how excited he was to be part of this.
Music service Spotify celebrates one month in Canada
Posted by: Chris Hearn • November 3, 2014 @ 6:08pm
Spotify is now in Canada! Oh goody, goody, goody. I have been waiting for this for a long time.
The Supporting Act Podcast Ep. #046 with Bahamas
Posted by: Matt Moskal • October 22, 2014 @ 11:14am
Bahamas is Afie Jurvanen, a Toronto, ON-based singer/songwriter raised in quiet-lake-surrounding city of Barrie. It was there that his industrious nature picked up a few tricks on the guitar. He adopted the moniker Bahamas for his 2009 debut record Pink Strat.
Live Review (and some ramblings): Amon Amarth in Winnipeg, MB
Posted by: William O'Donnell • October 8, 2014 @ 2:38pm
It was a Monday night. What better way to escape the mundane and celebrate being one-day into your work week than with some eardrum shattering metal? Who said a good night's rest?! Get out of here! .... Good...
The Supporting Act Podcast Ep. #043 with Fred Penner
Posted by: Matt Moskal • October 1, 2014 @ 7:00am
Hey kids! It's Fred Penner! The legendary Canadian singer/songwriter has spent the past four decades entertaining children and adults alike. In the late 70s he captured national attention with his rendition of Harry S. Smith's "The Cat Came Back". In 1985, His engaging and endearing live show made its way to national television.
The Supporting Act Podcast Ep. #041 with Daniel Peloquin-Hopfner of Red Moon Road
Posted by: Matt Moskal • September 17, 2014 @ 1:35pm
Red Moon Road are on the fast track to becoming Canada's favourite campfire band. Their sound is rooted in tradition but capitalizes on the genre's ability to transcend time. The folk trio spent their summer plucking, strumming, and singing for festival-goers across the country.
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