Northern Lights

Showcasing some of Canada's musical gems you should hear

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The Bros. Landreth

These guys are truly one of the hottest Canadian bands out there right now. Right out of the gate these guys were a hit. Things really took off once Bonnie Raitt fell in love them last summer at the Winnipeg Folk Fest. A mix of blues, soul, folk and rock, these guys have it all. Be sure to get out and see them if they’re ever in your area. 

This is the video that won me over a few years ago, 

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Falling Shouldn’t Feel That Way

I guess a little shameless plug now and again can’t hurt. I just released a new music video called ‘Falling Shouldn’t Feel That Way’. My hope is that it will be a song that offers strength to anyone who has been in an abusive relationship. Life is too short to spend with anyone who has to physically or emotionally tear you down. 

Thanks to Troy Kokal and Candace Lacina for bringing this song to life as co-writers. Murray Pulver is the producer behind the music and Landon Lake is the videographer and director of the video. It’s feels pretty great to have an amazing team around you. This video is proof that there’s good people in my corner. 

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Blue Rodeo

I’ve been a fan of these guys since 1994. Me and my buddy Cal would sit around late at night and learn their songs. It was on those nights that I first learned about harmonies. Thank you Blue Rodeo and the music you’ve given me for the last 20 + years. 

Now on the cusp of a federal election, I’m not one to tell you who to vote for, but these guys sure make it clear who they think you shouldn’t be voting for. What do you think? 

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Red Moon Road

Red Moon Road is Daniel Jordan, Daniel Péloquin-Hopfner and Sheena “The Voice” Rattai. They are a trio that you need to hear now! Their music falls somewhere between folk and pop with a hint ( and sometimes a boat load) of gospel. To my ears they bring something new and necessary to the musical table. They just released a new album Sorrows and Glories and it’s pretty great.

The thing that is an attest to this band is that each one of them has the musical skill set to go out and become great solo acts, but luckily for us they have joined forces and the world is better because they have. 

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Brett Kissel

Brett and I met a few years ago at a W.Brett Wilson event (Yes, that Dragons Den guy). I think we both found mutual respect and admiration for each others craftsmanship in our respective music fields. Happy to say that Brett is a good friend and one heck of a guy. He's works harder than anyone else I know in the music industry and everyone on his team are some of the nicest people I've ever met in my days out there on the road. This song 'Airwaves' hit number 1 on a national country radio charts last week and is one of the coolest lyric videos I've ever seen. See for yourself. www.brettkissel.com  

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William Prince

This is one of my favourite singer/ songwriters out there. He’s got a lyric style and ability rivals some of the best I’ve ever written with (Will and I wrote a song called ‘Let Them See You Smile’ for my new album REFINED), not to mention his incredible baritone voice. He’s on the cusp of some really great things in his music career and in my opinion will very soon be taking this country by storm. Meet William Prince. 

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Justin Nozuka

I heard this guy about 6 years ago at the Ontario Council of Folk Festivals and was completely blow away by his voice. He’s kind of a roots/ pop/ soul artist and has been a huge inspiration to me. I was in Toronto a few weeks ago and heard he was playing a free show at the Cameron House. I got in early enough and got another chance to see one of this countries best kept secrets. 

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Cassidy Mann. She's an adorable singer/ songwriter from right in my hometown ofWinnipeg, MB. She's sweet, soft and she's got the right touch ofendearing stories to bring you back in time to your early days of love found and sometimes lost. I've been a fan of her's for a long time and I believe she's got a fine career in music ahead of her. Meet her here in this video where she talks about her latest release 'Blue Skies and Bright Eyes' Enjoy one of my faves in the prairies.

Cassidy Mann’s website: www.cassidymann.com

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Music I like

I the coming weeks/ months/ years, I'll be sharing music from some amazing canadian artists. Some you'll have heard of and some you may never knew existed. All in all, I hope you'll discover some inspiring music form people who've inspired me. 

Stay tuned!