*Do not order print copies in Canada at the moment from amazon.ca, because they are backed up on the book – but if you want an ebook version for yourself, they have it at a special reduced price, good only until Christmas. And that delivery, of course, is instantaneous.
*Do not order print copies in Canada at the moment from amazon.ca, because they are backed up on the book – but if you want an ebook version for yourself, they have it at a special reduced price, good only until Christmas. And that delivery, of course, is instantaneous.
Few Canadians have accomplished what Murray McLauchlan has musically.
Murray McLauchlan has 19 albums and countless songs, honors, and awards to his credit — including 11 JUNO Awards and the Governor General’s Performing Arts Award.
In 2020, in the aftermath of the killing of George Floyd in the Unites States, Murray took a long look at himself in the mirror.
‘Do I have some of this poison inside myself?’ A question many people should ask themselves.
Murray has written two new songs which are very poignant in 2020. Please listen below and learn some very important things about systematic racism and white privilege. The history behind it may wake you up. The question is; ‘What can we do about it?’
*Do not order print copies in Canada at the moment from amazon.ca, because they are backed up on the book – but if you want an ebook version for yourself, they have it at a special reduced price, good only until Christmas. And that delivery, of course, is instantaneous.
Few Canadians have accomplished what Murray McLauchlan has musically.
Murray McLauchlan has 19 albums and countless songs, honors, and awards to his credit — including 11 JUNO Awards and the Governor General’s Performing Arts Award.
A singer/songwriter, painter, author, actor, and radio host — plus an Honorary Doctor of Laws and appointee to The Order of Canada. Murray is long-lauded as one of Canada’s most regarded artists throughout his 48-year career.
Murray has written two new songs which are very poignant in 2020. Come back for Part Twoof my chat to listen and learn about looking in a mirror about systematic racism.
Tom Jackson
Please listen below to Part One of my chat with Murray. Hear some great tunes and discover history and songwriting skills.
*Do not order print copies in Canada at the moment from amazon.ca, because they are backed up on the book – but if you want an ebook version for yourself, they have it at a special reduced price, good only until Christmas. And that delivery, of course, is instantaneous.
Born and raised in Chisasibi, Qc, Paul is a proud member of the Eeyou istchee community. Bathed in music from infancy in his uncle’s band’s weekly rehearsals, he quickly got into how music can act as a unifier within a community. At age 9, as he picked up the guitar, and learnt the songs from local legends KASHTIN – And there would be no returning on this musical journey.
Tom Jackson
Please listen below to my chat with Paul and hear some great tunes. Paul is performing a live stream show on November 22nd at Odiance.com
*Want the perfect Christmas gift ? Buy Music Vs The Man Here and Here!
*Do not order print copies in Canada at the moment from amazon.ca, because they are backed up on the book – but if you want an ebook version for yourself, they have it at a special reduced price, good only until Christmas. And that delivery, of course, is instantaneous.
*Want the perfect Christmas gift ? Buy Music Vs The Man Here and Here!
*Do not order print copies in Canada at the moment from amazon.ca, because they are backed up on the book – but if you want an ebook version for yourself, they have it at a special reduced price, good only until Christmas. And that delivery, of course, is instantaneous.
*Want the perfect Christmas gift ? Buy Music Vs The Man Here and Here!
*Do not order print copies in Canada at the moment from amazon.ca, because they are backed up on the book – but if you want an ebook version for yourself, they have it at a special reduced price, good only until Christmas. And that delivery, of course, is instantaneous.
*Want the perfect Christmas gift ? Buy Music Vs The Man Here and Here!
*Do not order print copies in Canada at the moment from amazon.ca, because they are backed up on the book – but if you want an ebook version for yourself, they have it at a special reduced price, good only until Christmas. And that delivery, of course, is instantaneous.
*Want the perfect Christmas gift ? Buy Music Vs The Man Here and Here!
*Do not order print copies in Canada at the moment from amazon.ca, because they are backed up on the book – but if you want an ebook version for yourself, they have it at a special reduced price, good only until Christmas. And that delivery, of course, is instantaneous.
Since time immemorial fierce battles have raged between singers, musicians, bands, fans, and The Man—the authorities. The battle has raged since the days of the Greek and Roman empires. In ancient Greece, Apollo represented order, harmony and civilization while Dionysus was the chaotic, frenzied god of wine, women and song — in modern parlance, “sex, drugs and rock and roll.”
Peter Rowe has written a brilliant book that not only chronicles the constant battle between authorities and the average man – it is a history book filled with essential chapters that define human rights.
Please have a listen below to my chat with Peter Rowe about Music Vs The Man
Want the perfect Christmas gift ? Buy Music Vs The Man Here and Here!
Do not order print copies in Canada at the moment from amazon.ca, because they are backed up on the book – but if you want an ebook version for yourself, they have it at a special reduced price, good only until Christmas. And that delivery, of course, is instantaneous.
In honor of the first woman to be Vice President-elect of the United States, let us celebrate by portraying some of the best women singers of today.
Canada especially is pumping out so much feminine talent – ‘the boys’ must be shaking in their boots.
No matter where your political allegiance leans – recognizing Kamala’s journey is important. Another step in making women on par with men, something that is long overdue.
Please enjoy some tunes, learn some names and forget the craziness.
Most of the world’s troubles would disappear with the absence of ignorance. So much hate brought on by judgment would evolve into love if a little time was set aside to learn and grow.
Sultans of String are doing their part by way of their new album Refuge. A collection of global tales through music and lyrics. Musicians from around the world take part in this breathtaking voyage.
Please have a listen below to my chat with Chris McCool and hear some fantastic music from the album ‘Refuge’.
Interactive Live Stream ZOOM Concert #3- Fri November 27 at 8:00 pm EDT
Can you imagine having a professional come to your place and do work for you? Can you imagine not paying for their services?
Musicians and artists are the same thing. Right now, more than ever – they need your help.
Please listen below to a preview of some of the artists that will be live-streaming shows on Odiance. Ticketed events that will help them continue to bring joy to this sometimes menacing world.
There are so many scary things happening in the world today – Hallowe’en seems timid in comparison.
Gowan
One thing is for sure, there is no shortage of Hallowe’en masks of different world leaders and spokespeople to scare the candy out of any Hallowe’en bag !
Spirits from another world and Gowan go hand in hand.
Has there ever been a Canadian musician deeply connected with the souls of the world more than Lawrence Gowan?
Gowan
Musically, lyrically and entertainment -wise, Gowan grabs the heart and secures the pulse. Always on the go. Learning and growing; Gowan is the type of person the world needs right now.
Please listen below to my chat with Gowan and get an update and details of his October 29th show. Hear Gowan’s thoughts about two musicians the world lost recently.
J C Maillard is not one to let his curiosity go unfed. Starting from an early age – music and more specifically, rhythms have inspired the Guadeloupe -born guitarist to travel inward and outward as a student of music.
J C Maillard began his unparalleled career in various collaborations with Caribbean artists in Zouk music. From there – a journey with several diverse and eclectic musicians from around the world took place around the globe.
It was his brainchild of creating the band Grand Baton and having former Rolling Stones’ backup singer Lisa Fischer on board that finally gave him the universal attention he more than rightfully deserved.
Fast forward to 2020 and a forced isolation due to Covid, a new journey has begun. Equipped with a custom-made, new 8-strings instrument made for him; theSazBasshas created the new release SazBlues.
Please listen below to part one of my chat with J C and receive an education on what makes a visionary tick, music from the album SazBlues and Working with Lisa Fischer
J C Maillard is not one to let his curiosity go unfed. Starting from an early age – music and more specifically, rhythms have inspired the Guadeloupe -born guitarist to travel inward and outward as a student of music.
J C Maillard began his unparalleled career in various collaborations with Caribbean artists in Zouk music. From there – a journey with several diverse and eclectic musicians from around the world took place around the globe.
It was his brainchild of creating the band Grand Baton and having former Rolling Stones’ backup singer Lisa Fischer on board that finally gave him the universal attention he more than rightfully deserved.
Fast forward to 2020 and a forced isolation due to Covid, a new journey has begun. Equipped with a custom-made, new 8-strings instrument made for him; theSazBasshas created the new release SazBlues.
Please listen below to part one of my chat with J C and receive an education on what makes a visionary tick along with music from the album SazBlues.
HuDost, led by Kentucky-based musicians and activists Moksha Sommer and Jemal Wade Hines, have released a powerful video for their forthcoming single, “Our Words Will Be Louder” — available now.
The new song is a vital message for positive, collective action to be taken in this vulnerable and polarized time. “Our Words Will Be Louder” was co-written with Dan Haseltine (GRAMMY Award-winning band Jars of Clay) and Guitar World magazine’s “Acoustic Guitarist of the Year,” Christie Lenée.
Specifically, the song addresses how inadequate people can feel until they give their voices to a larger purpose, and the video has several cameo performances from artists and activists — including Jars of Clay, Kevin Hearn (The Barenaked Ladies), Kevin Clash (creator of Elmo), Cy Curnin (The FIXX), Gangstagrass, Jai Uttal, Hymn for Her, The Accidentals, JP Durand, Liza Carbe (Incendio), and others.
Proceeds from “Our Words Will Be Louder” will be directed to The Poor People’s Campaign, a non-profit organization committed to lifting up and deepening the leadership of those most affected by systemic racism, poverty, the war economy, and ecological devastation as well as to building unity across lines of division.
At the end of HuDost’s music video is riveting footage of peaceful protests and the voice of The Poor People’s Campaign’s main leader, Reverend William J. Barber II, saying these words:
“We will stand up again, we will march again, we will preach again, we will organize again. We are black, we are white, we are latino, we are native American, we are democrat, we are republican, we are independent, we are people of faith, we are people not of faith, we are natives and immigrants, we are business leaders and workers and unemployed, we are doctors and the uninsured, we are gay, we are straight, we are students, we are parents, we are retirees, we are America, and we are here and we ain’t going nowhere!”
HuDost
The power of his voice and this unyielding proclamation, summarizes the message of the song and music video. Sommer and Hines both have learned a great deal by acting as congressional district representatives for ONE, a non-profit advocacy organization working to end extreme poverty globally, in Kentucky for almost six years. Through advocacy work, they have come to know how to be a voice for people who are not being heard and have been amazed by what can happen with the power of collective voice. In this desperate time, they feel profoundly pushed and inspired to work locally and nationally. Their music is a direct expression of this drive and they hope that it will be part of what motivates others to take action in this time.
In addition to benefiting The Poor People’s Campaign, HuDost also hopes that this song will encourage early voting. There has never been a greater need for all voices to be heard.
HuDost were recently honored with an Independent Music Award for their song “Rise Together” in the “Social Action” category (also co-written with Dan Haseltine from Jars of Clay).
The show is set to go on: Toronto’s acclaimed Kensington Market Jazz Festival has announced the first lineup of artists set for feature in their first-ever virtual edition this November 7th and 8th — including Jackie Richardson, Joe Sealy, Dave Young, Robi Botos, Mike Downes, Larnell, Billy Newton-Davis, and more!
The weekend will also include two yet-to-be announced special guest performances from Champian Fulton and Brandi Disterheft.
While the Festival’s format streamed to KensingtonJazz.com may look a little different this year, the spirit remains the same, steadfast in its commitment to delight audiences far and wide with some of the country’s best in jazz.
“Over the past five years, the Kensington Market Jazz Festival has been proud to showcase hundreds of established musicians on the Toronto and Canadian jazz scene in one of the city’s most vibrant neighbourhoods in the heart of Toronto’s heritage district,” says Festival founder, singer-songwriter, artist and philanthropist Molly Johnson. “However, in these pandemic times, we are all forced to experience a different capacity of life. This year, we’ve had to make some tough choices and, though producing within a limited schedule was very difficult for the KMJF team, we are pleased to present a two-day festival with online shows that can be enjoyed by Canadians coast to coast!”
The Kensington Market Jazz Festival 2020 Lineup:
Saturday, November 7th — (Hosted by Garvia Bailey)
In the wake of Eddie Van Halen’s death, the above lyrics could not be more fitting. When life deals you lemons and viruses – what else can you do?
Music heals and is a welcome oasis. A vacation from the troubles that surround you.
Please dance to some tunes below as you digest the craziness of the world. Also find out about Rock for Dimes and how you can help put money into the pockets of musicians.
