50 days ago by andrew

On December 10th, post-Christian Shock Jock Drew Marshall interviewed Brian about his latest offering, Kicking at the Darkness. It’s a great far-ranging conversation about the book, the music, and what exactly is “Christian.” Keep giving us Christians a hard time. We desperately need it. Here’s the ...

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52 days ago by Timotheos

I can’t stand most holiday music. It’s too gimicky or cheesy or just unimaginative. Do we really need 86 more covers of Joy to the World and Silent Night? I think not. All such renditions manage to do is dull the actual message and make the sacred of one piece with the secular: Santa Claus is Coming ...

Balaam's Ass - talkingdonkey.wordpress.com

53 days ago by Ruth Hubbard

I discovered the music of Bruce Cockburn when my mom bought me his album –vinyl disc in a particle board sleeve — when I was, well, pretty young. I fell in love with the sound of acoustic guitar and with words that danced in my ears. I grew to love the thoughtful, prophetic declarations that longed ...

Hubbard's Cupboard 2.0 - ruthhubbard.wordpress.com

57 days ago by tjh

1. Advent reflections from Paul Burkhart Paul Burkhart, a friend of mine in Philadelphia, has a series of thoughtful posts on his blog for Advent. Here’s an excerpt from his most recent one: In his Advent, Jesus does lots of miracles, but his miracles are particular in nature and function. None of h ...

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57 days ago by CKCU

Chris White is the Volunteer Coordinator here at CKCU. He was one of the founders of the Ottawa Folk Festival and was their artistic director for several years. He also co-hosts Canadian Spaces with Chopper McKinnon every Saturday morning from 10 - 12 AM. Here are his favourite songs from 2011. Bruc ...

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62 days ago by London Mabel

Well it's time to compile my best of books and music lists. I also tracked which movies I watched, on IMDB, so I can do movies too. I usually do a Favorite Christmas Music but I'm purposely not buying much, not trolling iTunes in my usual fashion. (If you don't shop, you aren't tempted to spend mone ...

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68 days ago by Michael Kornfeld

The 2011 Canadian Folk Music Awards were presented in Toronto, Ontario on Sunday evening, Dec. 4. Winners were named in 19 categories and a new Unsung Hero award was presented during a gala event at the Isabel Bader Theatre. Bruce Cockburn, Dave Gunning and Quebecois trio Genticorum each won two awa ...

AcousticMusicScene.com - acousticmusicscene.com

68 days ago by Hamilton Blues Lovers

The Canadian Folk Music Awards were handed out on Sunday, December 4, 2011. Below is a list of the winners. Congratulations everyone! Traditional Album of the Year Genticorum - Nagez Rameurs Contemporary Album of the Year Bruce Cockburn - Small Source of Comfort Children’s Album of the Year Benoît A ...

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74 days ago by QuébecSpot Média

Un tour du monde en musique avec une programmation teintée de rythmes ensoleillés Le Palais Montcalm dévoile aujourd’hui sa programmation de janvier à juillet 2012 qui permettra aux amateurs de musique de vivre des expériences musicales remplies d’émotion avec des artistes de renom en provenance de ...

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81 days ago by LANCE

Congratulations to Bruce Cockburn, one of my favorite singer-songwriters, on the birth of his new baby daughter, Iona. Bruce and his long time girlfriend M.J. Hannett are new parents today! Bruce is 66, M.J. is 36. Iona is Bruce's second daughter, preceded by her sister Jenny, who is 35. Bruce is on ...

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