Language Arts’ Indie Pop Carol to Sable Island

 Perhaps it was fate that intervened to alter the course of Kristen Cudmore’s career in music, though it was more than likely the botched VISA. She was heading to Hawai’i by way of Nova Scotia to complete her Masters of Music when a paper-work error grounded her in Vancouver. Having

Twelve Bluesfest Picks to Get You Stage Hopping

 Photo of Wild Child. RBC Bluesfest has been about diversity in programming since the day “The Big Man” Clarence Clemons raised lips to sax in Major’s Hill Park back in ’94. “One thing you absolutely cannot argue is that this festival packs quite a bang for your buck!” says Karen

The Secret Side of Ian Fletcher Thornley

 Ian Fletcher Thornley is best known as the lead singer and guitarist for multi-platinum selling hard rock band Big Wreck. On December 11, he will be stepping on stage as a solo act for what is sure to be a captivating performance at Mavericks. Thornley’s first independent album Secrets was released on