Who: Fontaines D.C.
What: Skinty Fia
Where: Dublin, Ireland
Why: Post-punk is a self explanatory term, music from England in the late 1970s that emerged after punk. The term is time and place specific. Fast forward 45 years and now post-punk refers to music sounding like it is from that era. Fountaines D.C. are neither from England nor are they from the 70s, however they do happen to be one of the most vital rock bands in the world today.
When: 2022
Who: Ben Caplan
What: Birds With Broken Wings
Where: Halifax, Nova Scotia via Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Why: Rabbinical rock ‘n’ roll gypsy theatre.
When: 2015
Who: Patricia O’Callaghan
What: Matador: The Songs of Leonard Cohen
Where: Toronto via Banff via Timmins via Iroquois Falls via Dryden, Ontario, Canada
Why: Possibly Canada’s most gifted jazz-cabaret hybrid, O’Callaghan brings her distinctive brand of cabaret to a broad-based audience. Collaborating with Toronto’s Gryphon Trio (violin, cello, piano) O’Callaghan cements her position as one of Leonard Cohen’s most accomplished interpreters
When: 2012
Who: Red Hot Chili Peppers
What: Return Of The Dream Canteen
Where: Los Angeles, California, USA
Why: After a decade long absence the classic lineup of the Red Hot Chili Peppers returns with the inclusion of guitarist extraordinaire John Frusciante. One of the finest players of his generation, Frusciante shines a light on the Pepper’s heavy rhythm section sound of drummer Chad Smith and bassist Flea. With vocalist Anthony Kiedis in peak form the Peppers funky little power trio hold sway over the California sound on this Rick Rubin produced double album.
When: 2022
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