Posted in December, 2014

Bryan Ferry, Avonmore, Roxy Music, Avalon, Send in the Clowns, BMG

Bryan Ferry – Avonmore

As lauded as he’s been on his own as a classic, classy crooner and debonair personality, Bryan Ferry has never been able to fully eclipse his work with Roxy Music, … Read more

Sloan, Bowery Ballroom, Commonwealth, Toronto, 500 Up, One Chord to Another

Sloan

With more than twenty years of experience under their belt, Sloan is an impeccable live act. It was my third or fourth time seeing one of my all-time favorite bands, … Read more

Richard Thompson, Linda Thompson, Teddy Thompson, Family, Fantasy Records, Concord Music Group, Zak Hobbs, James Walbourne

Thompson – Family

Who could have imagined that we’d see any kind of unity from Richard and Linda Thompson after their acerbic break-up, detailed in their landmark album, 1982’s Shoot Out the Lights? … Read more

Slaid Cleaves

Slaid Cleaves

All was relatively quiet at the Hotel Congress except for the buzz near the Copper Hall door. There, with no help from the staff, a line began to form, and … Read more