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Continue reading →: Let’s Explore The Blues – Memphis Jug Band
In the late 20’s and early 30’s a group of Memphis musicians played in an ensemble known as the Memphis Jug Band. The players came and went, with one constant, Will Shade. Will wrote the songs, played harmonica and guitar as well as handling vocals. The players were many. It…
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Continue reading →: Canada’s Best Music – 5 Songs At A Time – Part 18
Highlighted this week are some classic rock, a great singer songwriter, some current rock and an appropriate song for this time of year in Canada. 1. Limblifter “Ariel vs Lotus” Limblifter was a Vancouver based rock band. This tune was released in 2000 and achieved top 20 in Canada. The…
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Continue reading →: Listening To Canadians – Chris Kirby
I first heard this song from Chris Kirby on CBC2. It was created for their compilation album in 2011 called Road Songs. A really great song with echoes of Steely Dan among others. Up till now, I have not been able to find in online to present here for all…
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Continue reading →: Remembering Jim Niven
Jim Niven was an Australian piano/organ player who was in 2 notable bands of the 1970’s Australian music scene. He was in “The Captain Matchbox Whoopee Band” followed by a stint with “The Sports“. He passed after a short battle with cancer on April 9. In memory, I have placed…
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Continue reading →: JD Greer – Twitter Thursday
JD Greer is the subject of today’s post, @jdgreer is his how to find him on Twitter. JD is from California and plays and writes his music. He is an R&B/Pop style artist with a very good voice, well suited to what he does. He is working on an album,…

