Articles by Eric Thom

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  Paul Kelly

  ...Nothing But A Dream

  PUBLISHED May 1, 2002

  Possibly the most criminally neglected of world-class singer/songwriters, Paul Kelly is also the most deserving of acclaim for his consiste...

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  Paul Reddick & the Sidemen

  Rattlebag

  PUBLISHED May 1, 2002

  Canada's best bet for the prestigious W.C. Handy Awards is found with this bold release of "smart" blues. The well-seasoned Reddick and his...

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  Michelle Rumball

  Terrain

  PUBLISHED May 1, 2002

  Singer-songwriter Michelle Rumball is nothing if not eclectic in her tastes and talents. Gaining a sturdy roots credibility with Toronto's...

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  Dawn Tyler Blues Project

  Ten Dollar Dress

  PUBLISHED May 1, 2002

  There's something smouldering hot down Montreal way: Dawn Tyler Watson. This release is earning her instant recognition south of the border...

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  Big Daddy G

  Blues Sound - Live At The Harvest Fest

  PUBLISHED Apr 1, 2002

  Two days after the world's greatest terrorist attack, Fredericton was doing its best to bury itself in the blues with its 11th Annual Harve...

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  Peter Green Splinter Group

  Time Traders

  PUBLISHED Apr 1, 2002

  Peter Green (the Green Manalishi) is doing rather well in his second career. And although many claim that today's Peter Green is a shadow o...

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  J.J. Cale

  Live

  PUBLISHED Dec 1, 2001

  J.J. Cale remains largely invisible despite his obvious influence on over 30 years worth of blues-based rock recordings. He has slowly but...

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  Scott Holt

  Angels In Exile

  PUBLISHED Dec 1, 2001

  Scott Holt's third solo release continues his leanings away from his employer's definition of blues and closer to Hendrix's. Holt is an una...