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Concert Reviews
Nickelback @ Centre Bell – 04.09.10
04.15.10In an evening filled with fireworks, bow-legged power stances, and tunes that rival Rex Morgan MD for melodrama, the main star of Nickelback’s show at le Centre Bell was lead singer Chad Kroeger’s motor mouth. Clearly, the man has a way with words. (more…)
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Cuff the Duke
03.24.10by Canyon
Oshawa, Ontario’s Cuff the Duke released their fourth record, Way Down Here, Canada-wide last fall, and now it’s scheduled to drop in the US on April 20th. The follow-up to Sidelines Of The City was co-produced by Blue Rodeo’s Greg Keelor and recorded at his barn studio “in the middle of nowhere”. The theme of time is prevalent on the album and is explored through different contexts: time passed and wasted (The Words You Ignore), time as it relates to love (Listen To Your Heart) and the healing powers of time (Like the Morning). And although they jump and mix genres throughout, the total package remains beautifully cohesive. Until recently Cuff the Duke had been touring with Blue Rodeo, now they embark on a US tour as special guests to Serena Ryder. This cross-border jaunt will unfortunately prevent them from attending the JUNO Awards where Way Down Here has been nominated in the Adult Alternative Album category.
Genre: Alternative Country
Latest Album: Way Down Here
For Fans Of: Wilco, Son Volt, Matt Mays
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CD Reviews
Serena Ryder – Is It O.K.
11.08.09Canadian JUNO winner Serena Ryder whittles the album Is It O.K. with her vocal judder, her trusty guitar and the rare occasion of a harmonica. She started out in 1999 with her first independent CD release, Falling Out; nine years later, she’s still only twenty-five. (more…)
