• Rock n' Folk

    Todd’s Train Song

    One of tunes I heard during Bruce’s pre-show music prompted me to call home from the show and leave some of the lyrics on the answering machine (yeah, I’m a geek). I didn’t figure out what it was though until…

  • John Prine Fair & Square album cover
    Laid Back,  Rock n' Folk

    Prine Time – Long Monday

    I don’t mean to bring everyone down with a song called “Long Monday” at the very end of the weekend, but since I’m experiencing a Springsteen hangover from last night’s great show, and I’ve been wanting to showcase a tune…

  • photo of Matthew Ryan
    Rock n' Folk

    Matthew Ryan’s Chrome Heart

    I absolutely have to throw a little more Matthew Ryan out there for those fans of the gravelly voiced genre. This song’ll rip you apart, brother (or sister). Matt’s gotta heart made of chrome, and he ain’t about to rest…

  • Rock n' Folk

    Fun with Fred

    So here’s another Canadian treasure that still manages to fly under the radar down here in the States. The name’s Fred Eaglesmith, and he was born into a large family on a southern Ontario farm. His debut album was released…

  • Rock n' Folk

    This Holy Mess

    “It’s hardly morning It’s early January There’s always something That’s coming or gone Out in the dark light I go walking Into the quiet Of this holy mess” So I’m a sucker for the gritty raw singer songwriter types. Springsteen,…