Articles by Michael Johnston

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  Jimmy Rankin

  Song Dog

  PUBLISHED Sep 1, 2001

  Following the break-up of the Rankin Family a few years back, principal songwriter Jimmy has released his first solo record. From the punch...

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  Brent Titcomb

  Beyond Appearances

  PUBLISHED Sep 1, 2001

  Journeyman Canadian folkie Brent Titcomb is a well-respected guitarist and songwriter that incorporates world music influences into his lat...

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  Waifs

  Sink or Swim

  PUBLISHED Aug 1, 2001

  Australians aren't renowned for their indie folk pop trios, so here's one to take notice of. Fronted by two sisters (Donna and Vikki Simpso...

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  Tango Paradiso

  Tango Paradiso

  PUBLISHED Jul 1, 2001

  Classy Vancouver quintet, Tango Paradiso has recorded a debut well worth investigating. Led by ace bandoneonist Douglas Schmidt, the ensemb...

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  Karen Tweed and Timo Alakotila

  May Monday

  PUBLISHED Jul 1, 2001

  This record of duets featuring accordion and piano is a sublime mix of English and Swedish folk songs. Playing with confidence and sensitiv...

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  Various

  A Nod to Bob

  PUBLISHED Jun 1, 2001

  To commemorate the 60th birthday of the most important American songwriter of the 20th century, roots label Red House has assembled an acou...

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  Co-operators

  Tell Me Something I Don't Know

  PUBLISHED Jun 1, 2001

  If nothing else, the charm of song titles like "Ear Falls, Ont.," "Experience Brian Connelly" and "Your Ass is Lame" is enough to warrant m...

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  Invisible Inc.

  Poor Folks Welcome

  PUBLISHED Jun 1, 2001

  Sunny hippy-rock quartet Invisible Inc. write catchy songs that charm. With CSNY/Beach Boys-style vocal harmonies, jammy '70s grooves, and...