Posts tagged RonSexsmith

Ron Sexsmith, Forever Endeavour: Singer Confronts Own Mortality on...

Ron Sexsmith is confronting his own mortality on new album 'Forever Endeavour' and he likes the results. ... Read More »

Leonard Cohen: 'Old Ideas' Icon Celebrated by Rufus Wainwright and...

If a cover is the highest complement one songwriter can bestow upon another, then few songwriters command as much respect as Leonard Cohen. ... Read More »

Arcade Fire Proves Popular Bands Can Win Polaris Prize

When the grand jury for the 2011 Polaris Prize voted Arcade Fire as the winner, they did something no other Polaris grand jury has done before -- picked the popular band to win. ... Read More »

Polaris Prize: The Posters Celebrating Nominees Arcade Fire, the...

Check out our gallery of posters celebrating the ten albums nominated for this year's Polaris Prize. ... Read More »

Polaris Prize Gala Performers Announced, Nominees Arcade Fire Not...

The Polaris Prize announces the details behind their gala event Sept. 19, and sadly, Arcade Fire (the favourites for the critic-voted award) won't be performing. ... Read More »

Emmylou Harris Copes With the Deaths of Gram Parsons and Kate...

Emmylou Harris talks to Spinner about her new album, 'Hard Bargain,' and shares insight into her relationship with Gram Parsons, love of Canadians and why she's always leaned on cover songs. ... Read More »

Bachman & Turner and Sammy Hagar Join the Sadies for 'Secret' CMW...

Bachman & Turner | Getty Images Booking the Sadies as the openers for a secret headliner ... Read More »

Ron Sexsmith Hopes He Really Is a 'Late Bloomer'

Ron Sexsmith talks candidly about his new Bob Rock-produced record, which he describes as his last shot at breaking out commercially. ... Read More »

Andy Kim's Career Still Rocking Thanks to Pals Like Broken Social...

If Andy Kim's story were a movie, the tagline might read: a tale of an underdog and the power of two chords. ... Read More »

Kevin Drew Steps In for Tom Cochrane at Andy Kim's All-Star Fundraiser

Kevin Drew comes to the rescue Wednesday night (Dec. 15) at Andy Kim's all-star fundraiser, featuring the likes of Ron Sexsmith, Luke Doucet and Broken Social Scene's Brendan Canning. ... Read More »

Elvis Costello Hits Bernie Taupin Art Party, Wins TV Award, Performs...

Elvis Costello attends art opening for famed songwriter Bernie Taupin, wins Gemini award for TV show 'Spectacle,' performs with Feist and comments on Elton John's departure from pop. ... Read More »