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Andy Toomey Releases New EP ‘Masterpiece’ With Touch Guitarist Markus Reuter And Drummer Zach Alford

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Andy Toomey Releases New EP ‘Masterpiece’ With Touch Guitarist Markus Reuter And Drummer Zach Alford

After last year’s successful sessions with Stick Men-produced Andy Toomey’s bold prog EP Perseus Calling the songwriter was excited to continue the trend. Unfortunately, scheduling conflicts prevented Bassist Tony Levin and drummer Pat Mastelotto from participating, so drummer extraordinaire Zach Alford (Bowie/NIN, B52’s, Psychedelic Furs & many more) stepped into the breach with Stick Men touch guitarist Markus Reuter and a plan was laid.

Due to the somewhat last-minute nature of the sessions the decision was taken to do virtually no prep work and write in the studio. Toomey says “This is something I’ve always wanted to do, but also WAY outside my comfort zone. Professional music production costs being what they are, coming in cold is an even more risky venture than usual. Thankfully, Markus is a consummate improviser, and his encouragement gave me the confidence to go with it. I’m so very glad I did!”

The resulting EP, Masterpiece, is another tour de force, coming across as both fearless and timeless. The backing tracks were cut on a Saturday in August with uber engineer Scott Petito (Scott Petito Productions), who provided a rough mix for Toomey to come up with lyrics, which they then recorded the next day. Mixed by Bassist/producer Fabio Trentini and Markus, the new EP crackles with life, evoking Pink Floyd and Nine Inch Nails, with a heaping helping of Toomey’s usual inventiveness.

Of the title Toomey says “Being somewhat self-effacing, I wasn’t too comfortable calling my own record a masterpiece. That just happened to be the title of one of the tracks, which unsurprisingly is about a woman, and a rather evil one at that. Once again Markus came to the rescue, saying “This actually tracks as a masterpiece and deserves the name.”

Kele Fleming Releases “The Nite the Stars Fell (For Kurt Cobain)” Featuring Art Bergmann

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Kele Fleming Releases “The Nite the Stars Fell (For Kurt Cobain)” Featuring Art Bergmann

Vancouver-based alt-folk artist Kele Fleming has never shied away from truth. Her songs are protest anthems. They are hymns for the haunted. They are postcards from the edge, sent in the voice of someone who made it back. Her newest single, “The Nite The Stars Fell (For Kurt Cobain),” might be her most personal yet.

Out April 5 via World Peach Records, the song is being released on the 31st anniversary of Kurt Cobain’s death. Fleming wrote it exactly one year earlier, on April 5, 2024—the 30th anniversary of his passing. “I wrote this song on April 5, 2024,” Kele shares. “That night, I came very close to death myself. I was in the middle of a medical emergency, lying on a hospital gurney, waiting for a battery of tests. I didn’t understand at first why my thoughts had turned to Kurt. Later I realized—it was the anniversary of his death. Some benevolent angels had other plans for me that night, and I feel Kurt was among them.”

What emerged from that night is a raw, reverent, and poetic track—a haunting duet with Art Bergmann, Canada’s punk laureate. Bergmann’s weathered voice adds gravity and grace to the recording, matching Fleming’s radiant ache note for note.

The nite the stars fell
Was he among them, I couldn’t tell
Explore your Leonard Cohen Afterworld
To give rebirth a whirl
Teen spirit wild and free
Told us all how to be
His heart in a box for the whole world to see
Awake in the nite with me
Bringing me pennyroyal tea

“The Nite The Stars Fell (For Kurt Cobain)” features Kele Fleming on vocals and acoustic guitar, with legendary Canadian artist Art Bergmann contributing vocals. Scott Fletcher plays bass guitar, Tony Lee adds drums and percussion, Jonathan Blokmanis provides electric guitar, and Matthew Presidente performs on piano and keys. The track was engineered and mixed by Sheldon Zaharko of Zed Productions, with assistance from Annie Kennedy and Alex Walters, and was mastered by Andrew Downton at Railtown Mastering. Each musician brings their own emotional weight and artistry to the track, making it a powerful, collaborative tribute.

Fleming, described as “the distinct love child of Linda Perhacs and Ani DiFranco,” has long balanced fierce intellect with soaring, soul-rattling vocals. Quoting Darwin and Foucault mid-song, she crafts psychedelic, feministic folk music that pushes against apathy and forgetfulness. Her music has charted at #1 on the New Queer Canada Music Charts, and her presence as an LGBTQ2A artist remains essential in today’s shifting landscape.

With over 500,000 Spotify streams to her name and a previous hit remix (“The Great Acceleration – Devours Remix”) amassing over 114,000 listens, Kele continues to break barriers and defy industry molds. “The Nite The Stars Fell (For Kurt Cobain)” is another bold stroke in an already luminous discography.

This is not just a tribute. It’s a torch passed between generations. It’s a whispered thank-you to a fallen star—and a quiet vow to keep the light burning.

Tobacco & Rose Marries Melody and Metaphor in Haunting New Single “Bride of Suffering”

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Tobacco & Rose Marries Melody and Metaphor in Haunting New Single “Bride of Suffering”

What if your most enduring relationship… was with suffering?

On his evocative new single “Bride of Suffering”, Victoria, BC-based artist Tobacco & Rose (aka Richard Moody) takes us on a poetic and emotionally immersive journey through the human condition—where sorrow is not only familiar, but wedded. Following the meditative grace of “Tara,” this latest release is another stunning entry from the forthcoming debut Tobacco & Rose album, due April 25, 2025.

Equal parts folk ballad, cautionary tale, and spiritual metaphor, “Bride of Suffering” conjures the image of a woman bound by love and loss to a partner named pain. Written in one of those rare, inspired outpourings of pen-to-paper clarity, the song came to Moody in a flood: “I came up with the idea of being married to suffering—a character literally walking through life as the spouse of sorrow. And from that, the verses just spilled out.”

It’s the kind of song that wears its heart like a black veil. And yet, it’s not without hope. Like Leonard Cohen sitting in a forest clearing, Moody delivers line after line that resonates with hard-won wisdom and a trace of humour in the darkness:

You are the bride of suffering / And yes, you wear it well
Till death do you part / Your suffering and you

Inspired loosely by a real-life friend—someone whose outward success masks a deep undercurrent of struggle—the song doubles as a mirror held up to us all. It reflects the parts of ourselves that cling to familiar pain even when we know better, and the paradoxical comfort of what we already know, no matter how heavy it is to carry.

With acoustic intimacy and cinematic sweep, Moody’s delivery calls to mind the lush melancholy of Nick Drake, the emotional edge of Richard Thompson, and the lyrical poignancy of Joni Mitchell and Bob Dylan. The recording is bare, raw, and haunting in all the right ways—a sonic embodiment of the song’s themes. You can feel the echo of the vows, the weight of the dress, and the yearning for release.

Despite its sorrowful tone, the track never loses its sense of light. As Moody sings:

We’re waiting here with our hearts clear / Ready to see you again
When it’s time for your choice to return

“There’s an arc to the story,” he says. “Even though the bride walks in darkness, she has free will. There’s a feeling that one day, she’ll come home to herself.”

As with the rest of the Tobacco & Rose project, “Bride of Suffering” is deeply rooted in Moody’s years-long journey through music, meditation, and plant-based healing. A classically trained violist turned folk troubadour, Moody has toured globally with artists like Deva Premal, Miten, The Wailin’ Jennys, and The Bills. He’s also studied yoga in India, performed with psychedelic plant shamans in Peru, and emerged with a voice uniquely his own.

The forthcoming Tobacco & Rose album features collaborators like Luke Doucet, Barry Mirochnick, Joey Smith, Scott White, Joby Baker, and more. Each track is a window into Moody’s rich and reflective world—a place where healing, spirituality, and songcraft intertwine.

“Bride of Suffering” is a revelation. And it’s another reason to keep your eyes—and ears—on Tobacco & Rose.

 

2x JUNO-Nominated Children’s Music Performer Rosalie Moscoe Returns with ‘Kids Power!’

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2x JUNO-Nominated Children’s Music Performer Rosalie Moscoe Returns with ‘Kids Power!’

She’s back! 2x JUNO-nominated children’s music icon Rosalie Moscoe has returned with Kids Power!, an energetic, empowering, and long-awaited album for kids and families—many of whom grew up singing along to her songs and are now introducing them to their own children. With a career spanning decades Moscoe has been a formative presence in the world of family-friendly music, inspiring joy, imagination, and a love of learning. Now, after years away, she’s stepping back into the spotlight with a fresh collection of uplifting tunes and bonus tracks, proving that the power of music—and childhood wonder—never fades.

Filled with catchy melodies, playful lyrics, and important messages about self-confidence, wellness, and caring for the planet, Kids Power! is the kind of album that makes kids dance and parents smile. Songs like Be Proud, Veggie Power, and Love Mother Earth instill positive values while keeping things irresistibly fun. Moscoe’s signature blend of humor, heart, and high-energy storytelling makes every track a singalong celebration.

And she’s not doing it alone. Kids Power! is a star-studded collaboration with some of Canada’s top musicians, including producer and multi-instrumentalist Ted Sevdalis (guitar, bass, banjo, ukulele, programming), master engineer Siegfried Meier, drummer Deryck Roche, djembe player Darren Moscoe, pianist and glockenspiel artist Lindsay Clark, violinist Brielle Goheen, trumpeter Julian Mark Brindley, and background vocalist Rachael Richards. The album also features a vibrant children’s choir led by conductor Kirk Reed, with young vocalists Lyon Fung, Gabriella McCormick, Gwendalyn Contreras, Tomisin Oladeji, Tochi Oladeji, Cassia Lam, and Cameron Kwan bringing an extra layer of charm to the mix. Voiceover artist Joey Kieran adds playful narration, while tape transfers were handled by Noah Mintz.

“This album is about joy, empowerment, and reminding kids (and grown-ups!) that they have the power to be strong, kind, and creative,” says Moscoe. “It feels amazing to return to music, knowing that families who once listened to my songs are now sharing them with their own children. It’s like coming full circle.”

Moscoe’s journey in children’s music began in a nursery school classroom when a teacher noticed her daughter wasn’t speaking much. She brought in her ukulele and sang—and soon, the words flowed. From there, she launched a celebrated career in family music, earning multiple JUNO nominations and winning the hearts of kids and parents across Canada. After stepping away from the stage to focus on health and wellness, she is now reigniting her passion for music with a renewed sense of purpose.

Kids Power! is a celebration of resilience, creativity, and the magic of childhood. Whether it’s the toe-tapping rhythm of Recycling Rap, the adventurous spirit of Andrea the Astronaut, or the irresistible groove of Feel So Good, every track invites listeners into a world of imagination and positivity.

With its mix of nostalgia and fresh energy, Kids Power! is set to captivate a new generation while giving longtime fans a reason to sing along once more. Rosalie Moscoe is back, and she’s bringing the fun!

Indie Rockers Club Cadetta Keep Climbing with Catchy New Single “Fences”

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Indie Rockers Club Cadetta Keep Climbing with Catchy New Single “Fences”

Club Cadetta continues to build momentum with the recent release of their catchy single “Fences,” their first issue of 2025 on the heels of 2024’s “Terminal 3” and “It Starts Again.”

The Brampton and Mississauga, Ontario four-piece have only been writing since March 2022 and are already making their mark on the music world. The group are a tight, vibey, coordinated force with a sound that has clarity and is inviting to the ears. They are rapidly growing in popularity and notoriety even sharing the stage with the likes of Our Lady Peace.

“We love every crowd we get to play in front of, no matter the size. Not only do we get to share an experience of playing and listening to music we all love, but we get closer and closer to being a better band than we were last show.” Club Cadetta draws inspiration from groups like The Beatles, The Band, and shows its influences of artists like Coldplay and The Strokes. Club Cadetta sounds like a seasoned band with multiple albums despite only a few official issues to date. In the meantime, tracks like “Fences” will only continue to propel them forward as they gain new fans with each and every gig.

“We had a really fun time recording our song “Fences.” 412 Studios in Toronto had a good variety of synthesizers, which allowed us to experiment with different sounds. We used a couple of synths on the intro to help make it more dramatic. We’d fleshed out the song and started working it into our live sets. We got great reactions from the audience when we played this song and decided to release it as a single. We felt it worked well because it fits in with songs we have previously released,” the group offered.

Club Cadetta members include Timour Adjiev (vocals and guitar), Ethan MacKinnon (vocals and keyboards), Declan Lune (vocals and bass guitar), and Callum Gibson (drums). The indie rockers reveal their intricate instrumentation and musicianship on “Fences” showcasing every tasty sound heard whether a mix of synthesizer, chiming piano, soft harmonies, interweaving guitar, or the continual pulsing beat throughout. “Fences” will corral you in and make you nod your head along or tap along to the beat.

“This was our first time recording a song with a female background singer. We brought in a singer named Alicia House, who is a good friend of the bands. Her background vocals bring an interesting vibe to the song.”

Spin after spin, this melodic track, will hypnotize you. “Fences” builds up to a point where you are humming and singing to the soothing refrain of “Why don’t I go try one more time.” “Fences” will challenge you not to immediately replay it ‘one more time’ after it ends…and you will be all the richer for it.

John Gogo Brings Robert Service to Life With New Single “The Morning After” Featuring Valdy

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John Gogo Brings Robert Service to Life With New Single “The Morning After” Featuring Valdy

Acclaimed Western Canadian balladeer John Gogo is bringing history to life with his new single “The Morning After”, a rollicking folk tune based on a virtually unknown Robert Service poem. Originally written in 1900, the poem was passed down through generations before landing in Gogo’s hands in 2020. Now, after setting it to music, enlisting Canadian folk legend Valdy, and recording with an all-star lineup, he is unveiling a song over a century in the making.

“Western Canada is filled with stories just waiting to be told,” says Gogo. “When I was given this poem, I knew I had to bring it to life in the best way I could—through song.”

Best known for “The Cremation of Sam McGee”, Robert Service, the “Bard of the Yukon,” wrote “The Morning After” on the back of a bank draft in 1900. He later gifted it to a Canadian Bank of Commerce colleague, Arthur Baker. The poem changed hands multiple times, eventually landing with Tom Varty, who held onto it for 70 years. Upon Varty’s passing, his daughter Pam presented the poem to Gogo hoping he would turn it into a song.

The result is a boozy, barroom folk anthem that captures Service’s wit and humor with Gogo’s signature West Coast charm.

Set to a lively, swinging melody, “The Morning After” tells the all-too-relatable tale of a man suffering the consequences of a hard night out:

“Oh the sport awakes as morning breaks with a head like a load of bricks
The eyes are red in that aching head poor old stomach’s sick”

With a chorus written by Gogo that drives home the song’s timeless message:

“Try as he may he remembers nae the ladies nor the laughter
In turn he’ll forget the great regret the morning after”

To bring the song to life, Gogo assembled a stellar lineup. His brother Paul Gogo (of classic rock band Trooper) provided a barroom-style piano track, while Canadian folk icon Valdy joined in for a powerful duet. The track also features cousin Brent Gubbels on bass, rounding out a family affair steeped in folk tradition.

The music video, shot by Shawn Viens at the historic pavilion on Saysutshun (Snuneymuxw Nation), adds another layer of storytelling. Featuring Paul Gogo, Dawn Meisner, and Bill Miner, the video captures the late-night debauchery and regret that Service so humorously described.

“It’s wild to think this song started as a scrap of paper in 1900,” says Gogo. “And now, over a hundred years later, we’re all singing along.”

Gogo has spent over 40 years chronicling the legends, characters, and tall tales of Canada’s West Coast. With six albums to his name and a career that has seen him share stages with Willie P. Bennett, Blue Shadows, Valdy, and Fred Eaglesmith, he has long been a custodian of Canadian folk history.

 

Sultans Of String’s Chris McKhool to Receive Key to the City of Burlington

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Sultans Of String’s Chris McKhool to Receive Key to the City of Burlington

The City of Burlington is proud to announce that acclaimed musician, cultural changemaker, and community advocate Chris McKhool will be presented with the Key to the City on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, from 7:00 to 8:00 PM at the Burlington Performing Arts Centre.

The honour recognizes McKhool’s extraordinary contributions to the city and beyond through his internationally celebrated artistic projects such as Walking Through the Fire and The Refuge Project. Both productions were deeply rooted in Burlington while resonating across Canada, spotlighting Indigenous voices, refugee stories, and diverse communities through music, film, and live performance.

McKhool’s commitment to equity, access, and the performing arts has had a transformative effect on Burlington’s cultural landscape. He has worked to remove barriers for youth in underserved neighbourhoods, collaborated with educators and presenters across the region, and created opportunities for meaningful dialogue through artistic expression.

In 2024 alone, McKhool was inducted into the Burlington Performing Arts Centre Hall of Fame, and his work with Sultans of String has garnered multiple Canadian Folk Music Awards, a Cannes World Film Festival win, and national acclaim for his efforts to build inclusive communities through music. His projects have been featured in both local venues and international festivals, bringing Burlington’s name to the world stage while nurturing the arts at home.

Members of the public are invited to attend the ceremony and celebrate Chris’s achievements alongside family, friends, and community supporters. Special acknowledgment is extended to Burlington Indigenous artist Kate Dickson, who nominated Chris for this recognition.

Chris McKhool’s decades-long dedication to the arts is a model of civic leadership through creativity. From producing award-winning visual albums to creating the world’s largest bicycle bell orchestra, his imaginative approach to community building continues to inspire and uplift audiences of all ages.

Event Details:
Date: Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Time: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Burlington Performing Arts Centre Lobby, 440 Locust St, Burlington ON
Admission: Free. No registration required. All are welcome.

Upcoming Sultans of String shows:
Apr 12 • Walking Through the Fire KINGSTON ROAD VILLAGE CONCERT SERIES / Toronto
Apr 26 • Walking Through the Fire SIMCOE STREET THEATRE / Collingwood
May 2 • Feature Film: Walking Through the Fire PARKMINSTER UNITED CHURCH / Waterloo
May 6 • Refuge – Education Show BURLINGTON PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE / Burlington
May 10 • Sultans of String CANTERBURY COMMON / Port Perry
May 31 • Sultans of String FESTIVAL DES GUITARES DU MONDE / Rouyn-Noranda
Jun 5 • Feature Film: Walking Through the Fire AURORA TOWN SQUARE / Aurora
Jun 7 • Sultans of String HARMONY HALL / Vandorf
Jun 8 • Sultans of String THE WESTDALE / Hamilton
Jul 5• Sultans of String OLD CHURCH THEATRE / Trenton
Aug 9 • Muskoka Chautauqua

Upcoming Kids shows:
May 4 • Earth, Seas & Air – Free pizza & pyjamas concert at Port Nelson United, Burlington
May 6 • Refuge Project – Education shows at Burlington Performing Arts Centre,
May 10 • Earth, Seas & Air – Burlington Waterfront Sculpture Trail
July 1 • Earth, Seas & Air and Fiddlefire! – Canada Day in Collingwood, Shipyards Amphitheatre
Aug 10 • Fiddlefire! – Muskoka Chautauqua

Thom Yorke and Mark Pritchard Release “Gangsters” Ahead of New Album and Film ‘Tall Tales’

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Thom Yorke and Mark Pritchard Release “Gangsters” Ahead of New Album and Film ‘Tall Tales’

Mark Pritchard and The Smile / Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke have shared a new single titled “Gangsters”. The track is taken from their highly anticipated forthcoming record “Tall Tales” (out May 9th via Warp Records), and follows the recent announcement of a special global cinema event on 8th May, in which fans will be able to hear the album alongside its accompanying feature film a day ahead of release – dates may vary for certain locations.

Two previews from the film have already been released in the form of music videos over the past couple of months. These came alongside the first two singles to be lifted from the album “Back In The Game” and “This Conversation Is Missing Your Voice”, the latter of which is currently A-listed on BBC Radio 6 Music.

The new single “Gangsters”, which was also premiered on Lauren Laverne’s BBC Radio 6 Music show this morning, is paired to a video offering a third insight into visual artist Jonathan Zawada’s surreal and uncanny world, alongside Yorke’s pitch-shifted vocals and Pritchard’s borderless synth work.

An effective third member of the group, Zawada – whose multi-faceted approach to melding analogue and digital techniques have seen him work alongside the likes of Coachella, Flume, The Avalanches, Royksopp, and Dua Lipa – directed, animated, and edited the “Tall Tales” visual experience.

The groundbreaking production was developed over the past few years in tandem with the evolution of the music, juxtaposing it with uneasy landscapes of natural beauty and the brutal aesthetics of a dystopian world. Through Yorke’s lyrics, Pritchard’s atemporal compositions and Zawada’s visuals, “Tall Tales” questions where our insatiable appetite for ‘progress’ might have landed us. A prophetic cinematic experience, “Tall Tales” has been years in the making, but delivered right on time.

Thirty Seconds to Mars Announces One Night Only ‘A Beautiful Lie’ 20th Anniversary Show at Kia Forum

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Thirty Seconds to Mars Announces One Night Only ‘A Beautiful Lie’ 20th Anniversary Show at Kia Forum

Multi-platinum rock band Thirty Seconds to Mars will celebrate the 20th anniversary of their acclaimed 2005 album A Beautiful Lie with a one-night-only performance at Los Angeles’ iconic Kia Forum on Saturday, August 16, 2025. Produced by Live Nation, this exclusive event marks two decades of the album that helped define the band’s sound and solidify their place in rock history.

Following the massive success of their Seasons 2024 World Tour, which brought their electrifying live show to arenas around the globe, this unforgettable evening will see the band perform their 5x platinum-selling album A Beautiful Lie in its entirety-for the first time ever, plus fans can expect surprise guests and new production.

TICKETS: Tickets will be available starting with an artist presale beginning Wednesday, April 16 at 10am PT. Additional presales will run leading into the general onsale which begins Friday, April 18 at 10am PT

John Mayer Takes Over SiriusXM’s Grateful Dead Channel to Share Favorite Tracks and Stories

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John Mayer Takes Over SiriusXM’s Grateful Dead Channel to Share Favorite Tracks and Stories

John Mayer recently took over SiriusXM’s Grateful Dead Channel as a guest DJ to share his favorite Grateful Dead tracks. During the session, John Mayer recalled the story of the first time he heard the 6/16/85 rendition of “Scarlet Begonias” into “Fire on the Mountain” on the way to his girlfriend’s house and revealed the Grateful Dead songs he listens to before going on stage.

John Mayer’s guest DJ session airs on SiriusXM’s Grateful Dead Channel (ch. 23) from Monday, April 7 through Sunday, April 13. SiriusXM’s Grateful Dead Channel is also available anytime on the SiriusXM app.

John Mayer Remembers Exactly Where He Was Listening to This Grateful Dead Track: John Mayer: Howdy. It’s John Mayer here playing some of my favorite Grateful Dead tracks, and I want to get into one that was so moving and affecting that I actually remember where I was. I was on the way to a girlfriend’s house on the corner of Outpost and Franklin. I’m now moving my hands to draw the streets. That’s how important and impactful this song was. I remember exactly where I was, and it is a one-of-a-kind rendition of “Scarlet Begonias” into “Fire on the Mountain” because it’s almost a reggae dub version. It feels very DI, this recording, which means it feels like direct from the board and Jerry and the boys, if I may, sound as if they’re playing in tempo with Jerry’s delay pedal on his guitar, which is kind of the basis of dub music is that it’s playing off of a delay pedal. This is Space Age. I love this version. It is from 6/16/85 in Berkeley, I believe the Greek Theater. It’s “Scarlet” into “Fire on the Mountain.” It’s on the Grateful Dead Channel, and I’m having a blast play you these songs.

John Mayer is Playing His Favorite Grateful Dead Tracks: John Mayer: Hello all. It’s your friend John Mayer here from Dead & Company. As you probably know, Grateful Dead Channel is free this month, and so to celebrate, because I know you love free stuff, I thought that I would run down nine of my favorite Grateful Dead tracks and in some cases a Grateful Dead Universe tracks by one of the band members and these are the songs that got me into the music, kept me into the music, and keep me really straight down the road of trying to play this music correctly night after night before I hit the stage, so you don’t know this, but now you do. There isn’t a night that goes by that I don’t listen to at least one of these tracks before I take the stage so that I can do my best at bringing you to your happy place, so let’s all go to our happy place together with this first track, a great “China/Rider” from 5/19/74 and it’s one of these tracks where you can just move your attention around from instrument to instrument player to player and just discover something great if you kind of solo their part in your mind. It’s also one of these tracks that I play in the dressing room before I go on stage. You may see me in the final minutes before I go on stage walking around with my iPhone playing music. It’s probably gonna be this song because I get to center up with the exact spirit of the band and it’s recorded so well. Before I take the stage, I just like to last minute hear one more impression of Jerry’s playing and the bands playing before I go on stage so I can just get in that spirit, and this is one of those songs that will absolutely do it. It’s “China/Rider” from May 19th, 1974, Portland, Oregon on the Grateful Dead Channel.

Upcoming John Mayer Guest DJ Broadcast Schedule:
Friday, April 11 – 12am ET
Saturday, April 12 – 3pm ET
Sunday, April 13 – 9am ET

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Eric Alper is a 6-time nominee for Publicist of the Year during Canadian Music Week and has overseen the publicity campaigns for over 183 JUNO Award-nominated albums (and 16 in 2025), 45 Grammy-nominated albums, including 47 JUNO Award, 58 Canadian Folk Music Award, 126 Maple Blues Award-winning albums and is also truly honoured to work with some of the biggest and most important artists of our time.

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