Jill Barber’s musical dedication

 Photo credit: Rachel Pick Jill Barber has seemed to evolve so much with each album that a tour covering all her material seems daunting. But with her new Dedicated to You tour, Barber is ambitiously putting all the power in her fans hands, and excitedly. As she explores how her

An Old Guitar and an Ottawa Bar

 Union Duke’s soaring vocal harmonies and throbbing beats have enlivened hearts and dance floors across the nation. The quintet is sure to have Ottawa concertgoers heel-stomping and hip-swaying with their performance at the Black Sheep Inn on July 31. Balancing a mixture of soulful indie rock, bluegrass and country, the

Pick Zaac For Your Weekend Concert

 Zaac Pick will have Ottawa stargazing with his performance at the Black Sheep Inn on May 7, where he will be sharing songs from his new folk-pop album Constellations. The Vancouver-based singer-songwriter released his debut full-length album last month. Co-produced by Jonathan Anderson, the album was recorded over a span

Craig Cardiff: Harnessing the Power of Music

 For Craig Cardiff, playing live music is all about the connection. Creating that electric moment when the audience connects with him, each other and the tune is worth the ups-and-downs of the musician lifestyle. Cardiff, the Arnprior based, Juno-nominated, Canadian folk musician, is stopping by the Black Sheep Inn on

Suns of Stone: Ottawa’s Edgier, Old-school Rock Band

 2014 is already proving to be the year of Suns of Stone, Ottawa’s rising rock band with a comparative edge that echoes the classic anthems of the 70s with southern/blues influences in a more contemporary sound. Recently signing a European distribution deal through Bad Reputation for their self-titled album, the

Fast Romantics: Born from a “Whiskey Storm”

 Photo Credit: Richard Yagutilov   Not all Canadian indie bands can attribute their formation to a "whiskey storm" but that’s how Fast Romantics describe their story. Formed in Calgary five years ago by singer/songwriter Matthew Angus, bassist Jeffrey Lewis and drummer Alan Reain, the group then picked up two Australian

Win Tickets for One of Canada’s Hottest Roots Music Acts

 SULTANS OF STRING CD RELEASE AT THE BLACK SHEEP INN WHERE:             The Black Sheep Inn, 753 Riverside Drive, Wakefield, QC WHEN:                Sunday, November 10, 4:20pm TKTS:                 $12 advance INFO:                   http://www.theblacksheepinn.com                                                                   JUNO nominees and two-time Canadian Folk Music Award winners Sultans of String release their high octane roots-jazz-symphonic mash-up

Jim Bryson -Making Merry and Keeping Spirits Bright

 Jim Bryson: Making Merry and Keeping Spirits Bright 12th Annual Christmas show at the Black Sheep Inn Album review for the Instant Holiday Album Album review for The Falcon Lake Incident   Luigi Saracino Jim Bryson will be back at the Black Sheep Inn for his 12th annual Christmas show!