But Christian Icon Stands No Chance Against Lady GaGa

A quick check of 2009 Google Trends show that, save for a brief spike in September, the Beatles are no longer more popular than Jesus.  Further analysis shows that while the Lord and Savior is out-pacing the Fab Four, he’s not faring so well against Lady Gaga.

Originally published in March 2009

I can’t tell their story better than they can…

What started out as a tribute project to the late Willie P. Bennett, has evolved into one of the most entertaining Canadian roots super groups of all time, Blackie & The Rodeo Kings.

After releasing the critically acclaimed High or Hurtin’ in 1996, Tom Wilson, Colin Linden, and Stephen Fearing, fresh off successful solo projects, found themselves drawn in by the chemistry between them and started writing songs that could only be expressed through the Blackie & The Rodeo Kings medium. This translated into Juno nominations for BARK (2003) and Let’s Frolic (2007), as well as a Juno Award for Best Roots & Traditional Album for Kings of Love (1999).

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Originally posted April 17, 2009

I could look at Neko Case all day. The fact that could listen to her music all day, as well, makes for a daily double. While the computer on which I have all my music and photo stuff sits in the shop, I repost one of my favorites from last spring.

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