Someone is smiling down on Emma-Lee. The Toronto singer-songwriter has recovered from two vocal cord operations since 2006, yet her voice remains unhindered. In an age where pop-soul songstress Adele wins big at the Grammys, Emma-Lee fits right in. This may be her sophomore full-length but her dynamic with collaborators suggests a friendly level of professionalism.
Album Review: Van Halen - A Different Kind of Truth
Posted by: S.P. Young • February 10, 2012 @ 7:03pm
After all the countless years of drama, Van Halen finally managed to hold on to a lead singer long enough to release a new full-length studio album. This would be a full blown reunion, if not for the absence of former bassist, Michael Anthony. In his place, is Wolfgang Van Halen, Eddie's son.
The Holidays are often a time for tradition.
Trying to get into the holiday spirit? Music is one of the great natural mood changers.
I don't write reviews often, so let me fall back on the very basics of writing, i.e. making a concise statement that covers my basic thoughts and then expanding upon it.
So, to put it simply, Lady Antebellum's latest release, Own the Night, is fantastic.
Bono & the Edge join others in saluting 10 years of the Clinton Foundation (VIDEO)
Posted by: Paul Little • October 17, 2011 @ 11:40pm
We don't post a lot of third-party content on ShowbizMonkeys.com -- chances are, if it's out there for anyone to post, you've probably already seen it before even visiting our site.
Interview: Matt Layzell of Canadian roots-rock band The Matinée
Posted by: Mark McLeod • September 7, 2011 @ 11:03pm
Earlier this past year, I caught up with Vancouver music producer Jonathon Fluevog as he was preparing the first Vogville Day and Night Festival, which happened at Vancouver's Alpen Club. One of the acts on the bill was Coquitlam-based The Matinée.
Interview: Corey Allan Hawkins of Vancouver rock band Azimyth
Posted by: Mark McLeod • August 15, 2011 @ 8:31pm
Chances are, if you're not from Vancouver, you haven't heard of the band Azimyth.
A beatboxer headlining shows at comedy festivals? That may seem a bit odd. However, once you see Beardyman (aka Darren Foreman) perform, you realize that the former back-to-back UK Beatboxing Champion manages to bring a lot comedy into his set. Much like U.S.
Despite its relatively small size, Winnipeg knows how to throw a summer party! From late June until the end of August, this prairie city known mostly for its cold winters and newly-returning hockey team comes alive with festival after festival celebrating music, theatre, and culture.
2011 Winnipeg Folk Festival: Sunday Photo Gallery
Posted by: Showbiz Monkeys • July 12, 2011 @ 7:59pm
The Winnipeg Folk Festival finished its five-day celebration of folk, roots, and traditional music on Sunday with another day of beautiful (and sunburn-inducing) weather and a solo performance by Wilco frontman Jeff Tweedy.
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