music
New Poems by D.A. Lockhart
The following pieces are from D.A. Lockhart’s upcoming collection, Tukhone, to be published this fall by Black Moss Press. These are haibun that use Detroit’s most renowned musicians and musical acts to explore the physical spaces of the city in its contemporary context.
Stompin’ Tom Connors: The Myth and The Man by Charlie Rhinedress
Charlie Rhindress takes his reader on a Canadian coast to coast journey as we travel with this drifter man, Stompin’ Tom Connors.
One Good Reason: A Memoir of Addiction and Recovery, Music and Love by Séan McCann and Andrea Aragon
I’m a fan of Séan McCann. Bought his music. Saw him perform with Great Big Sea. Had a joyous time, singing myself hoarse. Now I’ve read One Good Reason – his collaborative memoir – enticingly structured, chapters alternating between spouse-authors McCann and Andrea Aragon.
You and Me, Belonging by Aaron Kreuter
Toronto’s Tightrope Books continue to publish good short story collections by a very gifted group …
The End of Music by Jamie Fitzpatrick
Jamie Fitzpatrick is a host and producer at CBC Radio. His first novel, You Could …
For the Love of It: 60 Years of the Miramichi Folksong Festival by Susan Butler
The Miramichi Folksong Festival has been held continuously for 60 years now, making it the …
Redemption Songs by Jon Tattrie
Redemption Songs won a 2017 The Very Best! Book Award for Non-Fiction. [dropcap]What [/dropcap]do Nova …
Aspects of Nature by Rhoda Rabinowitz Green
Rhoda Rabinowitz Green is the author of two novels, Slowly I Turn and Moon Over …
Rapid Reviews June 2016
This installment of “Rapid Reviews” includes five titles which run the gamut from Maine to Nova Scotia to Newfoundland and then Canada in general. One is pure fiction, another a combination of memoirs/fiction, one is of Nova Scotia beaches, another about the late Newfoundland musician Ron Hynes, and lastly a reference book on the history of policing in Canada.
Duke: A Life of Duke Ellington by Terry Teachout
I first discovered the existence of this book on the WBGO jazz website (http://www.wbgo.org/) and …