Essential Canadian Indie Playlist
So I was driving the other day listening to Matt May’s album “Coyote” when the song “Dull Knife” came on and I …
Dustin Bentall & The Smokes – You Are An Island
So last month saw the release of “You Are An Island”, a new album from Dustin Bentall & The Smokes. Regular readers …
Dustin Bentall & The Smokes @ The Dakota Tavern – 27 June 2013
Last night Bryan and I headed to the very storied Dakota Tavern in downtown Toronto to see my friends and favorite …
Kendel Carson with Elvis Costello @ Royal Albert Hall!!!!
I just found this great video on YouTube of my friend Kendel Carson playing the Royal Albert Hall with the legendary Elvis …
Album Review: Belle Starr – Belle Starr
I always find it interesting how I come to find the bands and musicians I listen to. So how did I come …
Matt Mays @ Molson Canadian Studio – 24 March 2013
So it has taken me a bit to sit down and write this concert review. This was Jay Smith’s (guitar, at left …
Photo Gallery – Dustin Bentall & Lindi Ortega @ Maxwell’s Music House
Here are some of the shots I took at the Dustin Bentall / Lindi Ortega show in Waterloo on 23 January as …
Dustin Bentall & Lindi Ortega @ Maxwell’s – 23 Jan 2013
One of my very favorite Canadian talents over the last few years is Dustin Bentall. Yes he is the son of the …
Belle Starr @ The Rivoli – Dec. 19, 2012
Belle Starr is an ensemble of three incredibly talented Canadian fiddler players, Miranda Mulholland, Stephanie Cadman and my friend Kendel Carson. Formed …