Archived entries for Entertainment

DJ Roulette… again.

Stu Jeffries

I’m a little late coming into this news. During my commute each morning this week, I heard Stu Jeffries‘ sweet voice and assumed that Humble & Colleen were on vacation again. I love Stu Jeffries. My problem is that his show is on in the evenings and it’s really an inconvenient time to listen to [...]

A Playlist for My Dad

My Dad

I was thinking about my Dad today and thought I’d post a few songs that generally always make me think of him. Enjoy, Dad! Van Morrison – Madame George Neil Diamond – Solitary Man Paul Davis – Keep Our Love Alive Roger Whittaker – The Last Farewell

Gerry Rafferty Dead at 63

Gerry Rafferty

Comedian Billy Connolly and former band mates gathered yesterday to pay tribute to their friend, Gerry Rafferty, who died on Tuesday of complications due to liver failure. Each spoke of their desire and efforts to help Rafferty get past the dangerous addiction to alcohol that would eventually kill him. With monstrous hits such as “Baker [...]

Imagining: The Death of John Lennon

Imagine

Thirty years have passed since Mark David Chapman fatally shot John Lennon outside of his New York City apartment, the Dakota. Mark David Chapman got what he wanted. He wanted to be remembered; he wanted to leave his mark. He did this by taking the life of a brilliant mind, a peaceful soul, a loving [...]

Canadian Musician Profile: Gordon Lightfoot

Gordon Lightfoot

With a career spanning more than five decades, 71-year-old Gordon Lightfoot has influenced the likes of Bob Dylan, Robbie Robertson and Sarah McLachlan. A national treasure Considered a national treasure by artists like Robbie Robertson of The Band, Gordon Lightfoot has been awarded the Companion of the Order of Canada, Canada’s highest civilian honour. He [...]



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