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Canadian Music!!

   Discussion: Canadian Music!!
Joy- new picture! · 21 years, 1 month ago

So, my friend Kat and I have an all-Canadian radio show. We play the obligatory Hip, Rheostatics, Fruvous, GBS, Worms, Tory Cassis, BNL, etc. But we want more! What are your favourite Canadian albums? (other than Fruvous and GBS... I have all of those)

By the way, the show is on Friday nights at 11 Eastern Time at http://wsrn.swarthmore.edu

dgodwin Back · 21 years, 1 month ago

�Sarah Harmer, Sarah Slean, The Crash Test Dummies, and� the Cowboy Junkies�come to mind.����Others�include �Our Lady Peace, Sloan, The Tea Party, The Watchmen, Treble Charger, Shania Twain, Wide Mouth Mason, Blue Rodeo, 5440, The Lowest of the Low, Ron Hawkins, Van Bran 3000, The Guess Who, Howie Beck, Spirit of the West, Sarah McLachlan, Alanis Morrisette, Bryan Adams, Jann Arden, Bruce Cockburn, Stephen Fearing, I Mother Earth, The Paperboys.....

One just needs to go to www.maplemusic.com to get a good idea.� The cd that's currently getting the most playing time for me is:

Lowest of the Low:� Shakespear.. My Butt!

I can see the bunny Back · 21 years, 1 month ago
Dan gets high points for mentioning Fearing. :)

A few more...Blackie and the Rodeo Kings (ok - so that includes Fearing in the band..), The Supers, Willie P. Bennett, Danny Michel, Ron Sexsmith, Luke Doucet (either solo or with his band Veal), Junkhouse, Starling, Kurt Swinghammer, The Arrogant Worms, The Sadies, Crush, Damnait Doyle....
theri quite contrary Back · 21 years, 1 month ago
Some of my favourites:

  • Hawksley Workman
  • Bif Naked
  • Jorane
  • Danny Michel
  • Peaches
  • Hot Hot Heat
  • Lindi
  • Emm Gryner
  • Allison Crowe
  • Kevin Quain
  • Melissa Auf Der Maur
  • Misch Back · 21 years, 1 month ago
    A couple more canadians...
    Molly Johnson
    Jeux a Deux

    I can't vouch for either of them, but my mom says they're pretty good.
    John J. Ryan · 21 years, 1 month ago
    Uh, what about Rush?
    goovie is married! Back · 21 years, 1 month ago
    i think they're trying to play *good* music. ;)

    *runs*
    Gordondon son of Ethelred Back · 21 years, 1 month ago
    Ahhh, that's why nobody suggested playing Jian.
    Geoff Back · 21 years, 1 month ago
    Grrrrrrrrrrr........I will hurt you. Severely.
    ChrisChin is Getting Old · 21 years, 1 month ago
    Don't forget Luther Wright and the Wrongs (who do a Bluegrass version of Pink Floyd's The Wall), The Supers, and Natalie MacMaster.
    Phoenix · 21 years, 1 month ago
    The Be Good Tanyas and Trish Klein's new group Po' Girl, Garnet Rogers, James Keelaghan, Oh Susanna, Sarah Harmer, Lynn Miles, Jane Siberry, Loreena McKennitt, ...
    Bruce Rose · 21 years, 1 month ago
    Kat Goldman - opened for Jian, once upon a time. Her album is called _The Great Disappearing Act_. I think it's available through katgoldman.com.
    Tegan And Sara - I'm still getting into their back catalog, but I LOVE _If It Was You_.
    no one · 21 years, 1 month ago
    Are Joni Mitchell and Neil Young past their use by date?
    Joy- new picture! Back · 21 years, 1 month ago
    Joni Mitchell's fine...
    Gordondon son of Ethelred · 21 years, 1 month ago
    Most of my favorites have been mentioned already but not all.


    • Ashley MacIsaac

    • Tanglefoot

    • Taxi Chain

    • Slainte Mhath

    • Gordon Lightfoot

    Gordondon son of Ethelred Back · 21 years, 1 month ago
    I just noticed this. One of the songs on VA, the Slainte Mhath album is called Attack of the Flying Slugs. That should be your shows themesong.

    by the way the group's name is pronounced Slawncha Va. I believe that is Irish for "Good health," a traditional toast.
    Agent Scully · 21 years, 1 month ago
    Three Dead Trolls in a Baggie

    Local Anxiety

    Brothers Creeggan

    Anything from the "Oh What a Feeling" Canadian CD sets.
    radiogatorgirl Back · 21 years, 1 month ago

    Kevin Hearn and Thinbuckle

    Boyce's Road

    twelve34

    The Real McKenzies

    Joy- new picture! Back · 21 years, 1 month ago
    I didn't know the Real McKenzies were Canadian!!
    Agent Scully Back · 21 years, 1 month ago
    How could I forget Meryn Cadell
    sheryls · 21 years, 1 month ago
    I love the Ghandarvas!!!

    They had a radio hit a while back with First Day of Spring from their album "Soap Bubble and Inertia."

    Their second album, "Kicking in the Water" is my fav - any track from that i'd play (and did on my old indie radio show).

    Their 3rd and i believe final album, "Sold for a Smile" was not as good as the first two, but still worth a listen.

    i found this list too - may help! http://www.fmpweb.hsd.uvic.ca/merb/ensembles.htm
    Victoria · 21 years, 1 month ago

    I should add that Lindy (not to be confused with Lindi) is awesome and I wish to write children's books about him.� And Ron Sexsmith thinks I'm cool.

    I keep forgetting who's Canadian and who's just obscure.

    hkath Back · 21 years, 1 month ago
    re: Lindy - I second that he's awesome, and wish I could find a copy of his damn album somewhere. I have about half the tracks on mp3, which just makes me twitch for the other half. And I believe he falls into both the Canadian and obscure categories. Is the children's book what evolved out of Bob n' George?

    There's also Luke Doucet and Veal, Royal City, Andy Stochansky (how has no one mentioned Andy yet?)... and I can't think of any more that aren't, like, glaringly obvious :)
    Victoria Back · 21 years, 1 month ago
    Which album? I've seen his first album at the big Sam the Record Man at Yonge and Dundas (which is neat, seeing as I thought that was out of print).
    hkath Back · 21 years, 1 month ago
    Ummm... either? Damn. I didn't remember he had two. I think someone I lived with (most probably Mikey, but it could have been Dave) used to have Bliss. If that is even the album name. The one with the song Bliss on it, anyway.

    Y'know the problem with his recordings, though? He doesn't get drunker as the record progresses, and then ask for volunteers to drive him home. That really hurts his studio work ;)
    angelmusicmaven Back · 21 years, 1 month ago
    Thanks to Kath for mentioning ANDY STOCHANSKY.� I thought I was going to have to drop some 'bows all up in here.� I can! Not! Wait for his new cd and tour... Unless I missed something, I'll add Spirit of the West and the Odds to the mix for a little Vancouver action!
    Adam Hartfield · 21 years, 1 month ago
    On the other fringe, there's Jane Siberry.
    nitsita · 21 years, 1 month ago

    Polemil Bazar
    Tomas Jensen
    Les Colocs
    Interference Sardine
    Les Batinses
    ...
    Kate&Anna McGarrigle
    Rufus Wainwright
    Martha Wainwright
    Leonard Cohen
    ...

    Victoria Back · 21 years, 1 month ago
    I need more French stuff in my life!
    nitsita Back · 21 years, 1 month ago

    ...that can be arranged :D�

    ooooh!!! AND Pierre Lapointe, tooo!

    Gordondon son of Ethelred Back · 21 years, 1 month ago
    How could I have forgotten Leonard Cohen and the McGarrigles?

    I always forget Rufus is Canadian because I think in terms of his father.
    renita Back · 21 years, 1 month ago
    La Botine Souriante!!!!

    zigazonzezon. (I know I spelled that wrong... sorry)
    nitsita Back · 21 years, 1 month ago

    ... bottine with two ts :D

    And... Ziguezonzinzon :D

    o/` m'en va�a la fontaine, pour y pecher du poission la�ziguezonzinzon�... o/`

    ..damn.� earworm :p

    jaye Back · 21 years, 1 month ago
    poutine!
    nitsita Back · 21 years, 1 month ago
    where?!
    jaye Back · 21 years, 1 month ago
    liekomgcheesecurds!
    nitsita Back · 21 years, 1 month ago

    O_O

    we wants it, precioussssssssss.

    stealthlori Back · 21 years, 1 month ago
    we *loves* the poutine.

    although i encountered a notion that made me gag this wknd. gourmet poutine -- "gourmet" meaning with foie gras chopped in amongst the curds. I mean, poutine's dandy ... but manohman, what a way to ruin fat goose livers!
    stealthlori · 21 years, 1 month ago
    ... that no one has mentioned Anne Murray? *ducks and runs*

    Seriously: the Wyrd Sisters. The Rankins and the Barra MacNeils, both Celtic-y. The Rankins aren't recording as a family anymore, due to death and creative projects, but their older CDs are still available I think.

    And then there's the Band. (I am, like, sooooo old.)

    Richard Seguin was huge in Quebec for at least 15 years. Don't know what he's been up to lately.

    Native musicians include Kashtin and Susan Aglukark. Kashtin sings in French and Montagnais(<--I think); Aglukark in English and Inuk. She's won a few Junos.
    Gordondon son of Ethelred Back · 21 years, 1 month ago
    I love you but the Wyrd Sisters are pure evil.  ewmuct!!! hdtad!!! back me up on this one.
    goovie is married! Back · 21 years, 1 month ago
    *backs gordon up*

    totally. the wyrd sisters suck hardcore.

    erm. something like that.
    stealthlori Back · 21 years, 1 month ago
    well my goodness. who knew that would cause such a pronounced reaction?

    i <3 them. i mean, they have strong voices, and instruments they can play, and some good songs. and sometimes they tell bawdy tales. what's not to like?

    where did you encounter them? they're gonna be at SMAF this year. *dances*
    Gordondon son of Ethelred Back · 21 years, 1 month ago
    that's where we saw them, at SMAF. They had one song I liked. They seemed to take themselves very seriously.
    nitsita Back · 21 years, 1 month ago

    I've never been�a huge fan of Richard Seguin....

    .....

    But... umm... Raoul Duguay, Richard Desjardins,� Les Charbonniers de l'Enfer (a really awesome acapella group) must be added to the list.

    Joy- new picture! · 21 years, 1 month ago
    Since I can't run out and buy everything all these amazing artists have ever done, does anyone have a favourite album or two to recommend? *flutters eyelashes*

    Mary Lyons
    Gordondon son of Ethelred Back · 21 years, 1 month ago
    Here are some basics you need to know.

    Leonard Cohen: Songs of Love and Hate and Songs from a Room.
    Joni Mitchell: Blue and Court and Spark
    Natalie MacMaster: Fit as a Fiddle Blueprint
    Ashley MacIsaac: Hi How Are You Today
    Luther Wright and the Wrongs: Rebuilding the Wall

    I don't think you can go wrong with anything by Natalie or Ashley. I picked the most radio friendly CDs of theirs.

    Joni and Leonard have so many good songs you could go a long time playing just those two and it would be a good show.
    I can see the bunny Back · 21 years, 1 month ago
    Danny Michel - In the Belly of a Whale
    Stephen Fearing - That's How I Walk or So Many Miles: Live
    Blackie and the Rodeo Kings - King of Love
    Willie P. Bennett - Hobo's Taunt
    Ron Sexsmith - either his self-titled disc or Cobblestone Runway
    The Supers - Spklanng! (if you like power pop) or Mystery on Pop Mountain (if you like folk)
    Luke Doucet - Aloha Manitoba
    Veal - The Embattled Hearts
    Bruce Rose Back · 21 years, 1 month ago
    I have duplicates of Alanis Morrisette's Jagged Little Pill and cub's Box of Hair.� Frum me of you're interested.
    Magical Bob · 21 years, 1 month ago
    I heard about a group called Simple Plan. I think they are Canadian and are currently touring. I don't know if they are that good though... you'll have to check that out for yourself!

    -Alex
    Nik Chaikin Back · 21 years, 1 month ago
    Whoa, wait, a current Canadian band not on hiatus? Never thought i'd see the day. :D
    Geoff Back · 21 years, 1 month ago
    As you can see from my username, Rush isn't on hiatus :)
    Bruce Rose Back · 21 years, 1 month ago
    Isn't Nickelback Canadian as well?�
    Scottybear · 21 years, 1 month ago
    Some faves:

    Zumpano (see also The New Pornographers)
    Sloan
    Thrush Hermit
    Superfriendz
    Rufus Wainwright
    Leonard Cohen
    Cub
    Eric's trip
    Odds
    Richie Hawtin

    I know there's a-lot I'm missing...not bad for a Yank tho', if I must say!

    --Scotty
    Bruce Rose Back · 21 years, 1 month ago
    Damn my eyes!� How could I forget cub?!?!?

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