If I were to name one genre of music that's spoken to me this past year, hands down it's the Blues. I have especially been taking great pride in the incredible Blues talent that we have on the Canadian music scene. I was reminded of this once again this evening, as I listened to … [Read more...]
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Amadou & Miriam Rockin’ the 2012 Burnaby Blues & Roots Festival
It's that time of year again where I get all excited over the upcoming 2011 Burnaby Blues and Roots Festiva and start sharing music from the line up, in anticipation. I am especially excited as it is a pretty darn interesting and unique line up this year, including Indigo Girls, … [Read more...]
Burnaby Blues & Roots Festival 2011
One of the most fascinating things about the blues is that no one really knows how old it is. It is a mysterious, sexy beast. This sense of mystery is true of all folk music, handed down from generation to generation, and not by means of historic documentation. No. By its very … [Read more...]
The 2011 Burnaby Blues and Roots Festival Has A Secret or Two
Not sure why I continue to put myself through the pain of checking out the line up for the 2011 Burnaby Blues and Roots Festival when I know I can't make it this year. Too many great acts that I've yet to see live, including the Festivals two little secrets, in the form of … [Read more...]
Feeling the Blues for the Burnaby Blues and Roots Festival
Feeling rather melancholy and home sick for the Coast tonight. Not really sure why. Could be that I am somewhat a creature of habit and amoungst my habits are my birthday traditions and for the past few years that birthday tradition has been the Burnaby Blues and Roots … [Read more...]
