When Nathaniel began writing for the new album And it’s still Alright, the songs initially centered on the pain of his unraveling personal relationship, but the theme of the album took a different direction when Richard Swift, his longtime friend, and producer of Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats’ two acclaimed albums, passed away in July 2018.
This time, there’s no Night Sweats riding to the rescue.
While the songs are quieter and more reflective, they are no less urgent and indelible. These are strong stories and even stronger songs
“I’ve always been trying to write songs that hit you in the stomach but I like ones that make people feel like things will be just fine.”
VFBC RELIEF FUND LAUNCHES
The Vancouver Food and Beverage Community Relief Fund aims to help those in the hospitality industry with critical financial needs
Winnipeg singer, songwriter William Prince has released his second album Reliever.
How far has he come from the first album Earthly Days and its great single Breathless?
Feature appearance on CBS Saturday Morning. Feature article in Rolling Stone.
Now touring Europe and America.
While writing the songs, for Reliever, he lost his Father but became a Dad.
Even though William can trace his heritage back to Chief Peguis he doesn’t want his music to be judged as First nations – just judged as great songs. Period!
Special guest Gord Sinclair. Bassist, singer, and songwriter for The Tragically Hip. On Friday the 28th he releases Taxi Dancers the first solo lp following the death of Gord Downie and the end of The Hip. Terry talks about the new album Taxi Dancers and what life is like post Tragically Hip and the emotional journey he underwent to create the album.
The interconnected songs were all written, performed, arranged and produced by Andy, and follow a simple plot: the narrator goes to his neighborhood dive, finds out his ex is back in town, and she eventually shows up.
Some of his characters can be found in his last album The Party. All are sympathetic people who share countless inside jokes, shots, and life-or-death musings when the night gets hazy.
It just happens to be one of the best albums I’ve heard in quite a while. The delight in the songs may not reveal themselves on first listen but the second time..the puzzle starts to show itself.
Please enjoy this chat with a true star in the making…if he wants to go down that road.
William Shakespeare’s As you like it has been called his Romantic Comedy (RomCom).
It’s got laughs, love and rejection, women dressed as men, men dressed as wrestlers.
And Director Daryl Cloran was challenged to weave the magic of The Beatles into the dialogue.
Instead of soliloquies..we get I am the Walrus.
25 Beatles songs, William Shakespeare AND wrestling. Let’s go.
Opens tonight at The Citadel in Edmonton
“As You Like” by RMTC and Citadel performed at the John Hirsch Mainstage as part of the master playwrights festival.
“As You Like It” cleverly blends Shakespeare’s gift with language and 25 Beatles songs performed live, including She Loves You, I Want to Hold Your Hand, Let It Be and Here Comes the Sun. Will you love it? Yeah, yeah, yeah.
“Like it? I loved it. This one’s a hit.” – Georgia Straight
“You’d have to be a real nowhere man not to be on your feet and singing along.” -Vancouver Sun
Tickets for the first week are nearly sold out. Book yours, and make sure to arrive early for the pre-show Superstar Wrestling match!
“As You Like It” runs from Feb 15 – Mar 15, 2020 at Edmonton’s Citadel Theatre.
Music begins at 7:05 p.m. Wrestling begins at 7:15 p.m.
More info at www.citadeltheatre.com
Although they each have successful solo careers, Colin Linden, Tom Wilson, and road warrior Stephen Fearing together are Blackie and The Rodeo Kings.
In 2020 the boys celebrate being together and making music for 25 years.
How did they kick off 2020?
Jan 4 they played The Ryman Theatre, home of The Grand Ol’ Opry.
Stephen Fearing packed his bags and went touring his solo album The Unconquerable Past!
Colin won a Grammy for Keb Mo’s Oklahoma, which Colin co-produced in his home studio in Nashville.
Just days ago Tom Wilson gets a Juno nomination for Lee Harvey Osmond.
And Blackie releases King of this Town.
The coming tour may take the entire year!
What started off in 1996 as a one-off tribute album in celebration of the music of Willie P Bennett has evolved into 25 years of Blackie and the Rodeo Kings.
Gary Cogill a highly respected Dallas film reviewer/interviewer and
Hayley is a much respected Dallas Sommelier and blogger/podcaster.
They both now live in Hawaii and work together on Cogill Wine & Film. A perfect pairing.
On instagram @dallasuncorked
My suggestion was:Let’s choose your Oscar Winners and pair them with the perfect wines.
Gary and I exchange opinions on
best film
the acting categories
and best director.
Hayley pairs with wines from
Adelsheim in the Willamette Valley,
Dana Estates/Vaso Cellars in Napa,
ZD Wines in Napa.
Australia is on fire..We can help!!
Jane Ferrari – Independent Consultant & Voice of Yalumba
(Barossa Valley Australia)
Wildfires have destroyed many regions, towns and lives in Australia and it’s not done yet.
Jane Ferrari – was for years the voice of Yalumba Wines. She was/is a natural storyteller. Jane would tell stories about Yalumba, Barossa, and Australia.
My most important question to Jane was – How can we Help?
Wildfires have destroyed many regions, towns and lives in Australia and it’s not done yet.
Jane Ferrari – was for years the voice of Yalumba Wines. She was/is a natural storyteller. Jane would tell stories about Yalumba, Barossa and Australia.
My most important question to Jane was – How can we Help?
Here’s a follow up note from Jane:
Hi Terry – this is the Instagram site that shows specific food and wine bushfire affected folk across the country
Who doesn’t like Alan Doyle? Artist. Actor. Author. The favorite son of Petty Harbour and all of Newfoundland.
His solo career after Great Big Sea has achieved lift-off in Canada and now USA and Britain.
I found him in Toronto, waiting out the monster snowstorm that took over the East Coast.
We’re talking about his new EP Rough Side Out. Due Valentines Day
And his tour dates across the West starting Feb 25 in Lethbridge
Followed by The Hat, Red Deer, Calgary. Edmonton, Lloydminster, Fort Mac & Grand Prairie.
Alan also reveals that this EP has a country lean, still with Maritime influences.
There’s a great cover of John Mellencamp’s Paper in Fire from his game-changing Lonesome Jubilee.
A dollar from each ticket goes to his support of addiction and mental health organizations.
ALAN DOYLE ROUGH SIDE OUT TOUR
Wednesday, February 19 – Mae Wilson Theatre – Moose Jaw, SK
Thursday, February 20 – Conexus Arts Centre – Regina, SK
Friday, February 21 – Burton Cummings Theatre – Winnipeg, MB
Saturday, February 22 – TCU Place – Saskatoon, SK
Sunday, February 23 – Western Manitoba Centennial Auditorium – Brandon, MB
Tuesday, February 25 – Yates Memorial – Lethbridge, AB
Wednesday, February 26 – Esplanade Theatre – Medicine Hat, AB
Thursday, February 27 – Central Alberta Theatre – Red Deer, AB
Friday, February 28 – Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium – Calgary, AB
Saturday, February 29 – Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium – Edmonton, AB
Sunday, March 1 – Vic Juba Community Theatre – Lloydminster, AB
Tuesday, March 3 – Keyano Theatre & Arts Centre – Fort MacMurray, AB
Wednesday, March 4 – Grande Prairie Live Theatre – Grande Prairie, AB
Thursday, March 5 – PG Playhouse – Prince George, BC
Friday, March 6 – Chilliwack Cultural Centre – Chilliwack, BC
Saturday, March 7 – Vernon Performing Arts Centre – Vernon, BC
Sunday, March 8 – Queen Elizabeth Theatre – Vancouver, BC
Tuesday, March 31 – Grand Theatre – Kingston, ON
Wednesday, April 1 – Centennial Hall – London, ON
Thursday, April 2 – FirstOntario Concert Hall – Hamilton, ON
Friday, April 3 – Danforth Music Hall – Toronto, ON
Saturday, April 4 – Danforth Music Hall – Toronto, ON
When Nathaniel began writing for the new album And it’s still Alright, the songs initially centered on the pain of his unraveling personal relationship, but the theme of the album took a different direction when Richard Swift, his longtime friend, and producer of Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats’ two acclaimed albums, passed away in July 2018.
