Perfect Albums: Arc of a Diver
Steve Winwood was an integral part of several groups before hitting it big with his second solo album, Arc of a Diver.
Music
Barney Bentall / Northern Pikes
I had the pleasure of attending a concert featuring two of the best late 80s / early 90s Canadian bands – Barney Bentall and the Legendary Hearts, and The Northern Pikes.
Melissa Etheridge
Melissa Etheridge was the second female artist I really got into, after Kate Bush.
Perfect Albums: Snow in June
Canadian rock band The Northern Pikes hit the big time with their third album, “Snow in June”, released in 1990. It featured three hit songs, including the monster “She Ain’t Pretty”. It’s a perfect album.
Three For the Lady on the Radio
I consider three to be my “lucky number”. When I lived in Shearwater, our address was 3 Barracuda Drive. On December 7, 2024, the number 3 seemed to work for me.
Hard to Say I’m Sorry
I have a love-hate relationship with the band Chicago. Mostly love, mixed with an unpleasant memory.
Drawn to the Rhythm
One of my first memories of Sarah McLachlan is listening to an interview while lying on a bed in my hotel room in Halifax, Nova Scotia. She was promoting her second album, Solace. She made a minor splash with her first album, Touch, with the catchy “Vox”. Her second album, my favourite, Solace, had three … Read more