Articles by Kerry Doole
Bradleyboy Macarthur
Salt Gun
PUBLISHED Jun 27, 2011
Along with kindred spirits CATL, MacArthur is helping give the rather staid Toronto, ON blues scene a much-needed adrenalin boost. This is...
Catherine MacLellan
Silhouette
PUBLISHED Jun 26, 2011
East coast roots songstress MacLellan broadened her audience with 2009's acclaimed Water in the Ground, and she confidently ups the creativ...
Gillian Welch
The Harrow & the Harvest
PUBLISHED Jun 26, 2011
It has been a long eight years between records for Americana queen Gillian Welch. Happily, The Harrow & the Harvest confirms that her songw...
The Abrams Brothers Talk Their 'Northern Redemption'
PUBLISHED Jun 24, 2011
Previewing a new album of bluegrass-accented roots rock by performing at an Israeli festival may not be the most conventional move, but it...
Davina and the Vagabonds
Black Cloud
PUBLISHED Jun 21, 2011
Minnesota-based singer/pianist Davina Sowers has come up with an entertaining disc. Her soulful voice has elicited Amy Winehouse and Etta J...
The Canadian Songbook: Ron Sexsmith
Massey Hall, Toronto ON June 15
PUBLISHED Jun 16, 2011
When Ron Sexsmith first headlined historic Massey Hall a few years back, it fulfilled a long-held dream. Admiring local peers turned out in...
Blackie and the Rodeo Kings
Kings And Queens
PUBLISHED Jun 15, 2011
For their seventh album, Canadian roots rock super-group Blackie and the Rodeo Kings mess with the formula. They've invited 14 female vocal...
Jonathan Edwards
My Love Will Keep
PUBLISHED Jun 15, 2011
Seen by some as a one-hit wonder (1971's "Sunshine"), folk songsmith Edwards has retained a loyal, if small, following. They'll be thrilled...