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posted Dec 1, 2011 5:25 PM by Heartwood Folk Club
 Some say he was born into it, some that he was born with it, while
others claim he has earned it. With one foot planted firmly in folk
music’s traditional roots and the other reaching into its dynamic
future, Nathan Rogers isn’t entirely sure what ‘it’ is; singer,
songwriter, guitarist, throat-chanter, percussionist, revivalist, or
innovator. Whatever it may be, “Nathan has the ability to turn the folk
world on its ears.”
Like many, it all started at home but what a unique home it was.
Nathan’s first experience picking up the guitar was an attempt to copy
the challenging riffs his brother David created after studying with
celebrated virtuosos Don Ross and Preston Reed. His sister Beth demanded
perfection in all vocals as any self-exacting classical voice teacher
would, while his mother initiated him into the business side of the
music industry. His father and uncle informed both his writing style and
an ethos of Canadian people that shines in his lyrics.
While others were hiding their braces behind their hands, Nathan was
already up high on stages of all sorts. In winter, he traveled with and
won solo vocal awards as part of the Appleby Boys Choir. Summers were
saved for his first love - appearances at folk festivals and the
opportunity to meet, perform with and learn from outstanding musicians.
Before he even had an album in hand, Nathan’s reputed vocal ability had
him singing on stage with such notables as JP Cormier, The Oysterband,
Spirit of the West, John Cameron, Connie Caldor and James Keelaghan.
With a degree in comparative religion, an award winning voice and two
prized Laskin guitars under his belt, Nathan founded his own record
label, Halfway Cove Music. In 2005 he finally released his debut album,
True Stories. Produced by Rick Fenton (former AD of Winnipeg Folk
Festival), distributed by Festival and studded with such outstanding
roots musicians as Nikki Mehta, JP Cormier, and Murray Pulver, True
Stories was met with critical acclaim both at home and abroad. If
multiple encores at every show are any indication, Canadian audiences
coast-to-coast seem to like it too.
Nathan’s performance style leaves the audiences wondering where the rest
of the band is hiding. Singing, chanting, playing the guitar and
stomping, he fills any stage with “magnificent powerfully clear lyrics
and arrangements.” Described as ‘intelligent and witty’, Nathan will
‘move men and women to tears with his sound and conviction.”
Nathan continues to earn his place in the Canadian folk and blues canon.
As Fenton noted, “I have never seen any musician Nathan’s age who works
so hard on his singing and guitar playing.”.
Nathan has recently become an adept throat singer, specializing in the
Tuvan and Mongolian styles. A cultural tour-de-force in his own right,
Nathan now brings a uniquely eastern falvour to a western tradition. courtesy of http://www.nathanrogers.ca/bio.html |
posted Dec 1, 2011 5:25 PM by Heartwood Folk Club
 Since its inception in August 2002, Le Vent du Nord have been enjoying
rocketing success. They have received several prestigious awards,
including a Juno. The band is now one of the most-loved Quebec folk
outfits throughout the world. The group’s current line-up consists of
singers / multi-instrumentalists Nicolas Boulerice, Simon Beaudry,
Olivier Demers, and Réjean Brunet. Some of their songs come from
traditional folk repertoire, while others are original compositions. On
stage, these four friends achieve peaks of happiness they eagerly share
with any and all audiences. Le Vend du Nord know how to deliver music
that will move any crowd – to their feet and in their hearts! This is
undoubtedly music of the here and now. http://www.leventdunord.com/english/pages/gr_index.php |
posted Dec 1, 2011 5:23 PM by Heartwood Folk Club
 The Good in Goodbye by Madison Violet
In stores: Canada - September 6
Finding the good in goodbye is always bittersweet. JUNO nominated
roots duo Madison Violet (Brenley MacEachern and Lisa MacIsaac) can
attest to that with their latest release, The Good in Goodbye, out on
September 6 (True North Records). An album born from their growth, both
together and apart, The Good in Goodbye is an open diary of their
personal and professional experiences together as friends and musicians,
two very unique relationships that affect each other in profound ways.
Since releasing their last album, No Fool for Trying (2009), Madison
Violet won the 2009 John Lennon Songwriting Contest for their track
“The Ransom,” took home the 2009 Canadian Folk Music Award for Vocal
Group of the Year, and were nominated for multiple East Coast Music
Awards and a 2010 JUNO Award for Roots & Traditional Album of the
Year (Group).
As a follow-up to their breakthrough successes in 2010, The Good in
Goodbye captures the duo’s growth and musical maturity. Their distinct
take on iconic Americana-inspired up-tempo melodies beautifully
contrasts with their breathtakingly sweeping and personal lyrics,
creating songs that blend nods to Lucinda Williams and Gillian Welch
with radio-friendly flecks of The Court-Yard Hounds.
To capture the intimacy of The Good in Goodbye, Madison Violet
returned to the studio with trusted friend and producer Les Cooper (Jill
Barber) while bringing a collective of remarkable musicians into the
fold, including Joel Stouffer (Dragonette) on drums, Adrian Lawryshyn
(Andy Stochansky) on bass, and vocals from Ruth Moody (The Wailin’
Jennys) and singer/songwriter Blair Packham.
Though Madison Violet seemingly made their mark in the last year or
so, success was hard earned, spending up to eight months a year on the
road, winning fans and champions the old-fashioned way, one song at a
time, one gig at a time.
Their first disc, Worry the Jury (2004), was an introduction to the
lush arrangements and radio-friendly harmonies that would become a
Madison Violet hallmark, with their sophomore album Caravan (2006)
further exploring and incorporating country-infused, toe-tapping
melodies.
Their breakthrough album, No Fool for Trying (2009) enlisted, for
the first time, the help of producer Les Cooper. The record showcased
Madison Violet’s heartfelt (and often heartbreaking) lyrics in brilliant
contrast to their uplifting arrangements, pushing their graceful
harmonies to the surface.
Receiving a mass of acclaim from outlets including the BBC, the CBC,
Maverick Magazine, NPR, and Penguin Eggs Magazine, No Fool for Trying
made dedicated fans of even the most hard-to-crack critics. Ultimately,
Madison Violet captured the attention of Mojo Magazine, landing “Small
Of My Heart” on the publication’s distinguished playlist, “Mojo’s Top
10,” in December 2009. Madison Violet also have the unique distinction
of being the only Canadians to win The John Lennon Songwriting Contest.
The duo has sold-out venues across North America and Europe, had the
prestigious distinction of touring with Stuart McLean’s Vinyl Cafe, and
has shared stages with contemporaries such as Chantal Kreviazuk, Ron
Sexsmith and The Indigo Girls. With their newest effort, Madison Violet
prove on they’re among Canada’s brightest singer/songwriters.
MADISON VIOLET CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
Awards
- 2005 ECMA nomination (Best New Artist)
- 2005 ECMA nomination (Pop Recording of the Year / Worry The Jury)
- 2007 ECMA nomination (Group Recording of the Year / Caravan)
- 2008 ECMA nomination (Folk Recording of the Year / Caravan)
- 2008 Canadian Folk Music Award nomination (Best Vocal Group)
- 2009 Canadian Folk Award - (Best Vocal Group)
- 2009 Winners of the “Maxell Song of the Year Award” from the John Lennon Songwriting Competition - “The Ransom”
- 2010 ECMA nomination (Group Recording of the Year / No Fool for Trying)
- 2010 ECMA nomination (SOCAN Songwriter of the Year/ “Small of my Heart”)
- 2010 JUNO Award Nominees - Roots & Traditional Album of the Year, Group
- 2011 Independent Music Awards Folk/Singer-Songwriter Song of the Year for “The Ransom”
For publicity inquiries, product request or interview opportunities, please contact Meghan Gamble at True North Records, meghan@truenorthrecords.com, 905 278 8883 ext 234. |
posted Nov 27, 2011 4:13 PM by Heartwood Folk Club
Steve Palmer: Full Biography Raised on gospel, country and the blues, the old time influences on a young prairie picker with a love of Doc Watson made him a good fit for psychedelic folk-rock bands touring and playing support for most of the big name suspects during the ‘60s UK invasion. And then more steady dues paid as guitarist-for-hire in country bands working the rural Alberta bar scene. He started using his voice only in the ‘80s, when he’d picked some west-coast time to study music a bit more formally. But it wasn’t ‘til he returned home to care for his mother that he found personal respite and freedom in becoming a solo performer. Now based in Moose Jaw Saskatchewan, he travels a troubadour circuit around Western Canada and the Northwestern US. Forty years as a traveling musician is a lot of road, and Steve Palmer is still playing and still touring. Grown enough to sing about life and simple pleasures with all the unhurried authority of a quiet and simple folk-singing road-survivor. Sometimes compared to Hoyt Axton, Leonard Cohen, or John Prine, the echoes of Doc Watson remain clear on his albums, “Roots and Strings” and “Morning Road”. Colin Lazzerini- ‘Root Cellar’ |
posted Nov 27, 2011 4:05 PM by Heartwood Folk Club
Some say he was born into it, some that he was born with it, while
others claim he has earned it. With one foot planted firmly in folk
music’s traditional roots and the other reaching into its dynamic
future, Nathan Rogers isn’t entirely sure what ‘it’ is; singer,
songwriter, guitarist, throat-chanter, percussionist, revivalist, or
innovator. Whatever it may be, “Nathan has the ability to turn the folk
world on its ears.”
Like many, it all started at home but what a unique home it was.
Nathan’s first experience picking up the guitar was an attempt to copy
the challenging riffs his brother David created after studying with
celebrated virtuosos Don Ross and Preston Reed. His sister Beth demanded
perfection in all vocals as any self-exacting classical voice teacher
would, while his mother initiated him into the business side of the
music industry. His father and uncle informed both his writing style and
an ethos of Canadian people that shines in his lyrics.
While others were hiding their braces behind their hands, Nathan was
already up high on stages of all sorts. In winter, he traveled with and
won solo vocal awards as part of the Appleby Boys Choir. Summers were
saved for his first love - appearances at folk festivals and the
opportunity to meet, perform with and learn from outstanding musicians.
Before he even had an album in hand, Nathan’s reputed vocal ability had
him singing on stage with such notables as JP Cormier, The Oysterband,
Spirit of the West, John Cameron, Connie Caldor and James Keelaghan.
With a degree in comparative religion, an award winning voice and two
prized Laskin guitars under his belt, Nathan founded his own record
label, Halfway Cove Music. In 2005 he finally released his debut album,
True Stories. Produced by Rick Fenton (former AD of Winnipeg Folk
Festival), distributed by Festival and studded with such outstanding
roots musicians as Nikki Mehta, JP Cormier, and Murray Pulver, True
Stories was met with critical acclaim both at home and abroad. If
multiple encores at every show are any indication, Canadian audiences
coast-to-coast seem to like it too.
Nathan’s performance style leaves the audiences wondering where the rest
of the band is hiding. Singing, chanting, playing the guitar and
stomping, he fills any stage with “magnificent powerfully clear lyrics
and arrangements.” Described as ‘intelligent and witty’, Nathan will
‘move men and women to tears with his sound and conviction.”
Nathan continues to earn his place in the Canadian folk and blues canon.
As Fenton noted, “I have never seen any musician Nathan’s age who works
so hard on his singing and guitar playing.”.
Nathan has recently become an adept throat singer, specializing in the
Tuvan and Mongolian styles. A cultural tour-de-force in his own right,
Nathan now brings a uniquely eastern falvour to a western tradition. courtesy of http://www.nathanrogers.ca/bio.html |
posted Oct 15, 2011 11:38 AM by Heartwood Folk Club
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Marc Atkinson is coming to Athabasca on November 27th.Marc Atkinson is one of Canada's finest JUNO-nominated, Western Canadian award-winning musicians.
He is the leader and composer of the internationally renowned Marc Atkinson Trio (and co-founder,
composer and performer in the acclaimed, The Bills). The music of this virtuosic group is melodically
captivating, sensually charged and ferociously, technically awe-inspiring. Embracing a lifetime of
musical influences, Marc and the Trio have just released their fourth CD, The Marc Atkinson Trio IV,
praised as the finest yet. The compositions on this CD are punchy, driving and rhythmically inventive.
The Trio, formed in 2000, has toured North America, England and Europe and has received standing
ovations everywhere they perform from the Montreal
Jazz Festival to the Vancouver International Folk Festival to DjangoFest
Northwest.
Marc Atkinson is backed by Joey Smith on bass and Michael Hamilton on rhythm guitar. |
posted Oct 15, 2011 11:05 AM by Heartwood Folk Club
Tim Hus is performing in Athabasca on November 10th. Tim was born in Nelson, British Columbia but is currently based out of Calgary. Being a Canadian Country/Folk singer Tim has five albums.- Songs of West Canada (2002)
- Alberta Crude (2004)
- Huskies and Husqvarnas (2006)
- Bush Pilot Buckaroo (2008)
- Hockeytown (2010)
His music is coined as "Canadiana Cowboy Music" and tells tales of
the Historic West and those who formed it. Tim has shared the stage with
many other great talents such as Canadian legend Stompin' Tom Connors, Ian Tyson and Gary Fjellgaard and worked with Corb Lund on the song "Hurtin' Albertan".
He has worked as a carpenter’s helper, framer, warehouse hand,
forklift driver, van driver, tree planter, brewery worker, beer truck
driver, fruit picker, fisherman, pine cone picker, sawhand, cabinet
maker, well driller, painter, courier, assembly line worker, salmon
farmer, furniture mover, labourer, and a maintenance man. |
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