Articles filed under Musical Routes

1. Columns // Musical Routes0

   Two new albums that bust out of the groove

   By D.S. Martin and ChristianWeek on Jul 4, 2008

   NEWWORLDSON—SALVATION STATION Born in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Newworldson is a unique quartet that’s getting a lot of attention on both sides of the border—and a lot of attention in both Christian and secular circles. Just take a look at their…Read More→

2. Columns // Musical Routes0

   Album has less preaching, more meditative praise

   By D.S. Martin and ChristianWeek on May 23, 2008

   Slide Lianna Klassen’s latest CD, The Guest, into your player, and you’re in for a richly-textured musical experience. The opening song, “Laudate Dominum” (Bless the Lord), begins with a low hum that rumbles from the depths of your speakers and…Read More→

3. Columns // Musical Routes0

   Over the Rhine equally at home in church or bar

   By D.S. Martin and ChristianWeek on Apr 11, 2008

   Over The Rhine, the husband and wife team of Linford Detweiler and Karin Bergquist, have been doing things their own way since the release of their first album Till We Have Faces in 1991. Just try to slide their latest…Read More→

4. Columns // Musical Routes0

   Orchestral performance lifts Bell to new heights

   By D.S. Martin and ChristianWeek on Mar 1, 2008

   In November I had the good fortune to experience a unique concert: Steve Bell performing with the Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra. The mood was quite different from the more intimate performances Steve usually gives, because every song seemed to rise to…Read More→

5. Columns // Musical Routes0

   Brooks knows the blues

   By D.S. Martin and ChristianWeek on Jan 15, 2008

   Unfortunately, it’s not surprising if you don’t know Danny Brooks. He’s been kicking around little venues, flying under the radar of the Canadian music business for years. And, as is so often the case with blues musicians, he’s been getting…Read More→

6. Columns // Musical Routes0

   Christmas deserves to be celebrated with song

   By D.S. Martin and ChristianWeek on Dec 1, 2007

   Even for those who don’t know Christmas like Christians know Christmas, it’s the one time of year celebrated with its own songs. We’re the ones with the most reason to celebrate and make music. Perhaps as we do so we’ll…Read More→