After attending the CNE ( Canadian National Exhibition) this year (2017), while walking past the Northern Comfort Saloon stage, I herd a strong Country Rock sound push through the crowded alleyways of the CNE grounds. I stoped just outside the fencing and listened to the rest of the song that caught by ears. Although I…

At the Island Stage Lisa LeBlanc tore it up with her charisma and energy.  Originally from Rosaireville, New Brunswick, LeBlanc started her singer-songwriter- banjo playing abilities. For the last five years she’s toured with her band, and sold 140 000 records in two continents. She held her own at the Island stage at Hillside Festival. She played her…

Continuing with the Protest theme. The Island stage was set with an eclectic panel of Protest Artist. Among them, Sarah Harmer, and the front man of Protest music, Billy Bragg.  Both played in turn amongst Leonard Sumner, and Lisa LeBlanc. I will touch more on Lisa LeBlanc in another post. Billy Bragg has been a protest…