Courtney Barnett Sea of Split Peas
Recently, I picked up this album at my favourite vinyl record shop, the Orange Monkey in Waterloo, after hearing Courtney singing over the speakers there. I enjoy female singer/songwriters and...
View ArticleRudolf Bikkers – Artist
His muse is music, which gives me pause to consider the similarity and root meaning of both words. He was my teacher in art classes way back in the late 60’s and had a major impact on my own work.
View ArticleCourtney Barnett’s USA Tour
Quickly becoming another one of my favourite singer/songwriters. Courtney’s got moxie.
View ArticleThe Mysteries of Hieronymus Bosch
Some fascinating insights into Bosch. It’s 75 minutes long, but quite illuminating if you’ve any interest in the late Middle Ages and the church. Hope you’ll take the time….
View ArticleShout out to Black Mountain
It’s more than 9 minutes long, but one of the most beautiful pieces I’ve heard Black Mountain do. The guitar work after the build-up left me speechless.
View ArticleThe Lumineers
A few weeks ago, I bought the Cleopatra album by The Lumineers. While Ophelia, the second cut, is truly an ear worm, for some unknown reason I cannot justify, the 4th cut, Gun Song, has me hooked. This...
View ArticleThe Strumbellas
Another ‘Gun’ theme to add to the previous post on the Lumineers. Both albums are worthy of collecting.
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