Articles filed under Musical Routes

1. Columns // Musical Routes0

   Summertime fare a bit of guilty pleasure

   By Aaron Epp and ChristianWeek on Jul 1, 2011

   I try hard not to label any of the music I listen to as a “guilty pleasure.” If I legitimately like it and it moves me, why should I feel guilty about listening to it? But the next time I’m…Read More→

2. Columns // Musical Routes0

   Friend’s death inspires musician to write songs that matter

   By Aaron Epp and ChristianWeek on Apr 1, 2011

   It’s amazing the impact someone can have on your life, even if you haven’t known them for very long. That’s what Jesse Sprinkle has found. The singer-songwriter’s latest CD was written and recorded in honour of Erik Secker, an acquaintance…Read More→

3. Columns // Musical Routes0

   L.A. no life for Prairie songstress

   By Aaron Epp and ChristianWeek on Mar 1, 2011

   Over the past three years, Diana Pops has had opportunities that would make most musicians jealous. The singer-songwriter divided her time between Nashville, Los Angeles and Winnipeg, where she was born and raised. Working under the tutelage of Walter Afanasieff,…Read More→

4. Columns // Musical Routes0

   Prolific musician debuts impressive solo album

   By Aaron Epp and ChristianWeek on Feb 1, 2011

   You know how some people have stage fright? I have the exact opposite of stage fright,” says Mike Koop. “I just can’t wait to get on stage, and I just can’t wait to play as hard as I can.” Anyone…Read More→

5. Columns // Musical Routes0

   Under Lemonade Skies a sweet offering

   By D.S. Martin and ChristianWeek on Dec 1, 2010

   Martyn Joseph—Under Lemonade Skies Cardiff, Wales: Pipe Records, 2010 Martyn Joseph is a talented Welshman, with many connections to Canada. I first heard that this new album, Under Lemonade Skies, was on it’s way last May when I saw him…Read More→

6. Columns // Musical Routes0

   Album reflects beauty of everyday life

   By D.S. Martin and ChristianWeek on Nov 1, 2010

   If you’re a fan of Natalie Merchant from her days with 10,000 Maniacs, or of Leigh Nash of Sixpence None The Richer, you’ll find the gentle, understated vocals of Karen Peris of The Innocence Mission a breath of fresh air….Read More→