A walk through songs for a year past and a year to come. With some listener challenges to expand your musical world in 2015:
#1 - Go to a venue you've never been to and see an artist you've never heard of. For tons of venues, check out the Ottawa Folk Music Events List at http://bit.ly/ofmelist
#2: Go to a music festival you've never been to before. Tons of Ontario festivals are listed at Folk Music Ontario (www.folkmusicontario.ca)
#3: Find a song that speaks to you, raises your hackles, affects you in some way. Share it with your loved one, and talk about why it affects you as it does. My song: "Go into the night" by Gabrielle Papillon
#4: Attend -- or HOST -- a house concert. Often listed on the OFME list or at www.acousticroof.ca, or contact Bob LeDrew for help hosting. (bob.ledrew@gmail.com or http://bobcathouseconcerts.com)
I ain't ever givin' in. Fred Eaglesmith - Falling Stars and Broken Hearts |
Landed Katherine Wheatley - Landed |
Go into the night Gabrielle Papillon - Little Bug |
Happy New Year Lightnin' Hopkins - Midnight Blues |
Heading out Meredith Luce - October |
Mascara de Esparanza Quique Escamilla - 500 years of night |
New Years Ohbijou - Beacons |
The Man I am Gregory Hoskins - Alone in the Mayor's House |
In the arms of what will be Rick Fines - Solar Powered |