Rrampt at Lupercalia – the Friday breakdown
Lupercalia 2018, Owen Sound’s mid-winter music festival, began quietly in a mausoleum, surrounded by the dead. I don’t go to a lot of music festivals, but I believe this is…
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Powerful voice, tender lyrics: a review of Saffron’s debut single Introspection
There are many ways in which a musician can set themselves apart from others. One is through careful poetic cadence and aphoristic truths. Another is by crafting a distinct sound…
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The night we drank whisky and listened to blues
When Nelson approached me with the idea of doing a blues show, I was interested but nervous. I was interested because I knew that it would be just the thing…
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Talkin’ whisky and blues with Harrison Kennedy
I’ve had my heart broken a few times, and every time I’ve been left wondering what the hell I’m doing trying to figure out this thing called love. It’ll rip…
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Matt Epp gets local support to unveil new songs
Here’s a story for you: girl walks into a cheese shop in Owen Sound and runs into seasoned Canadian musician Matt Epp. She’s looking for that really good Gouda, but…
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Albums we’re rranting and rraving about
Benjamin Booker – Witness How should I describe Benjamin Booker? Hopefully you already know his stuff and I don’t have to, but think Leon Bridges meets Black Joe Lewis. Actually,…
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