by Harry Doyle The locals tape compilation was successfully released at the show on the 27th. There's a ton of bands on it. I got some master tapes … [Read more...]
Definitely Not A Ceilidh…or what?: ECMA 1998 preview
The instruments may change through the years, but on Cape Breton Island the tradition of making music stays pretty much the same. People get together … [Read more...]
Live Music Review: Amps for Ramps
by Scott Gillard Local independent bands '77 Impala Special, the $ellout$, Johnny Rocket and the Space Cadets, Crazy Knees Carbone, No Comply, Mad … [Read more...]
Live Music Review: Shafted at Christmas & Assorted Other Holiday Reunions
It’s been a while since I’ve been to church. A few Christmases ago I stood in the porch of my former parish for about five minutes but my brother’s … [Read more...]
CD Review: Music of a Thousand Nights – Rita MacNeil
Music of a Thousand Nights Rita MacNeil EMI (1997) Rita MacNeil has been taking some heat for her latest album Music of a Thousand Nights. I … [Read more...]