Month: November 2012

• Remembering Zach Booher

  Zack Booher of the band While We’re Up was killed in a car accident on July 8, 2012.  He was 22.  The band is an acoustic rock duo with one indie album to their credit, “Every Moment”.  Terrific duo, great song, terrible loss. Graduation  

  John

  November 30, 2012

  Indie Rock, Remembering

  Indie Rock, Music, While We’re Up

• Song Of The Day – Cut Copy – “Where I’m Going”

  Australian band, Cut Copy, released this song in 2010 and is from their album “Zonoscope”.  Great song, kind of a 21st century Beach Boys thing. Cut Copy Home Cut Copy on Twitter Cut Copy on iTunes – Where I’m Going Related articles Listen to Cut Copy’s “Fantastic Voyages”, From the “Yo Gabba Gabba!” Compilation (pitchfork.com)

  John

  November 29, 2012

  Adult Alternative, Electronic

  Cut Copy, Electonica, live music, Music, Zonoscope

• Canada’s Best Music – 5 Songs At A Time – Part 29

  A mix of old and new, from Gowan  to Plaskett, a good set. 1. Barenaked Ladies “Jane” The Barenaked Ladies are a major Canadian success story.  Their cheeky style and interesting lyrics set them apart from most contemporaries.  This is their first entry on the best music list, the first of many. – 2. Gowan…

  John

  November 28, 2012

  Canadian Music, Classic Rock, Folk, Live Music, Rock

  Barenaked Ladies, Gowan, Joel Plaskett, Lawrence Gowan, Music

• New Canadian Music By Serena Ryder

  Singer-songwriter Serena Ryder has released her new album today, “Harmony”.  This is her 6th album to go along with 6 EP’s and 3 live compilations.   Her music has elements of folk, mixed with contemporary alternative and a touch of country.  Her career path is taking her on the steady path to stardom as each…

  John

  November 27, 2012

  Canadian Music, Indie Rock, Singer Songwriter

  Canada, Canadian Music, Music, Serena Ryder, Stompa

• Remembering Abram Wilson

    The music world lost Abram Wilson June 9, 2012.  He passed at the age of 38 of colon cancer.  Far to early.  I have explored jazz, and the trumpet in particular through an introduction to Donald Byrd, and discovered Abram in my travels.  Spectacular player, absolutely amazing.  He was born in New Orleans and…

  John

  November 26, 2012

  Jazz, Live Music, Remembering

  Abram Wilson, Jazz, live music, Music