New Album from Kitchener's Jesse Parent is Rootsy Folk at It's Finest

Kitchener's Jesse Parent is back with another remarkable album, Somedays, Tomorrows, and Best Laid Plans. This is rootsy folk at it's finest with a warm, welcoming feel.

Jesse's incredible lyricism is on full display here as he sings about every day life and the human condition. His resonant voice draws the listener into his musical stories and gives them a unique experience. H also does a great job of covering the Paul Simon classic, You Can Call Me Al.

Joining Jesse on this outstanding recording is Emily Barkley (vocals), Matt Lima (bass), Mike Erb (drums) and Steve Wood (pedal steel guitar, dobro).

You can pick this phenomenal recording at his live shows, his online store and cdbaby. It's also available at most streaming services.







More Paul Simon Covers/Stories

Blast from the Past: Jesse's Previous Album

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Kitchener's Jesse Parent and the Pines Release Plush and Passionate Live Album!

Live at the Schoolhouse Theatre, the latest release from Kitchener's Jesse Parent and the Pines, documents quite a beautiful,  live show.  Listeners will be impressed with the plush acoustic sound and amazing songcraft.

Jesse's voice and acoustic guitar reverberate with passion and vitality.  The rest of the band backs him up with spectacular musical skill, lush harmonies and energy.  They're at home with Folk, Soul, Blues, Americana and more.

This top notch band includes Matt McLeod (bass), Chad Davis (drums), Nick Barkley (keys), Steve Wood (pedal steel), Lynn Jackson (vocals) and  Emily Barkley (vocals).

CD's are available at Jesse's impressive live shows, his online shop and cdbaby.



Blast from the Past: Jesse's Previous Album

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Kitchener's Stony Lonesome Capture Dynamic Show on Newest Live Album

Kitchener country group, Stony Lonesome do an incredible job of capturing an impressive, dynamic live show on their latest album.   Live at the House of Miracles (courtesy of Busted Flat Records) is an amazing document of their no-nonsense, fun, unpredictable performances.

The gang runs through their compelling originals brimming with honky tonks and broken hearts.  They also throw in a couple of interesting covers: The jazz standard Sunny Side of the Street and Maybe Tomorrow (The Littlest Hobo home).  Stoney Lonesome pack the tunes with top-notch playing, including some amazing pedal steel work.

You can pick up a copy of the CD at their live shows or via the Busted Flat online shop.







Links: Stony Lonesome, Videos above courtesy of Steve Wood

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'Crazy Things' by Duane Rutter a Perfect Melding of Lyricism and Cool Riffing

Duane Rutter is rightfully one of the most respected singer/songwriters around.  Armed with an incredible backing band, he now has a reputation as one of the most rockin' Americana/Country acts in Canada as well.  You can hear this new, fuel-injected sound on his latest amazing CD, Crazy Things (released through Busted Flat Records).

Without sacrificing his usual beautifully crafted, rich songwork, Duane's souped up his tunes with infectious grooves and powerful guitars.  It's a perfect melding of lyricism and cool riffing.  A couple of graceful slower tracks show off the band's chops as well.

Joining him on his new quest are his current bandmates Andrew Aldridge (guitars/Producer), Carrie Ashworth (bass), Steve "Honeyboy" Wood (pedal steel), Nick Burson (drums), Lisa Winn (vocals) and JB Reed of Human Orchestra (vocals).  Guests on the top notch album include Mark Lalama and Garth Hudson of The Band (both on keys) as well as "Sister" Maud Hudson (vocals). Mixing is done by the legendary Nick Blagona.

So if you're looking for an album to that'll put a spring in your step, you can pick a copy up at any of Duane's live shows (including the upcoming CD Release at the Casbah on October 10, 2015).  CDs can be purchased at Encore Records in Kitchener as well.  It can also be downloaded using iTunes.

Blast from the Past: Duane@Artword Artbar

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Wonderful New CD from Kitchener's Shannon Lyon

With The Lights Behind, the wonderful new album from Kitchener's Shannon Lyon you'll get something old and something new.  This Busted Flat Records release features four brand new tracks and re-recordings of his earlier songs.  Either way, there's a ton of amazing music to be heard.

Call it Roots Country or Americana -  this CD has a sweet roughness to it both lyrically and musically.  Shannon's expressive voice will send chills down your spine.  The Lights Behind will definitely affect you emotionally.

He's enlisted the help of some amazing musicians such as Elly Kellner, Mike Roelofs, Kitchener's Steve Wood, Adam Warner, Alex McMaster, Jill Daley, and Hamilton's Rob Szabo, who produced the disc.

You can purchase or download this incredible album at the Busted Flat online store.  It can also be downloaded through many services such as Bandcamp, iTunes, eMusic and cdbaby.







Videos above courtesy of Shannon Lyon

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