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A hundred years ago, Uncle Jimmy Thompson’s 1925 fiddle tune on WSM birthed the Grand Ole Opry—and a generation later, even Elvis couldn’t crack its reverent, rustic stronghold.
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For something a little different this merry season, Tchaikovsky & Saint-Saëns | The Magic of Two Pianos offers a festive and fresh take on holiday concerts.
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Frank Doris lays bare the gritty reality of gig pay—from $25 farmers’ markets to $250K arena tours—exploring tips, contracts, tribute bands, and the financial tightrope musicians walk to keep the music playing.
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In this sun-soaked mini-series, Claude Lemaire highlights summer-defining hits from 1967–68, from The Young Rascals’ Latin-tinged Groovin’ to Otis Redding’s poignant Dock of the Bay and The 5th Dimension’s sky-high debut.
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What could beat hearing Marvel soundtracks on the best home theatre setup? Robert Schryer asks Francis Choinière, who’s conducting them live with an 80-piece orchestra for The Infinity Saga Concert Experience in Montreal.
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Part 2 of Jeff Weiner’s two-part series that tries—and does so convincingly—to answer the enduring question: “Where did rock and roll come from?”
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Robert Schryer meets René Evans of Saturn Audio, where high-end sound doesn’t mean expensive.
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Robert Schryer shares juicy details about his evening with Focal’s new Diva Utopia speaker.
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Writer Rudy Radelic recommends a dozen great-sounding albums to play at audio show exhibits. Exhibitors, are you paying attention?
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Frank Doris gives more worthy tips about the business of playing music for an audience, this time about looking the part. You won’t believe what his #1 tip is.
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A much-debated topic in popular music is the origin of rock and roll music. Writer Jeff Weiner tries to sort it all out in his new series.
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Classical music critic Pierre Dallaire offers a selection of recent recordings that offer a fitting tribute to Gabriel Fauré on the centenary of his death.
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Captivated by Liu Fang’s mastery of the pipa, composer Christian Thomas created Dragon, Concerto for Pipa—a sweeping East-meets-West musical odyssey.
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David Chesky, audiophile pioneer and Grammy nominee, shares insights in an exclusive interview ahead of his trio’s live performance of The Great European Songbook at Montreal’s Bourgie Hall on January 23. Tickets are available now, for $19 – $38.
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More tips, stories, and wisdom from veteran musician Frank Doris based on his decades playing in bands. This time, it’s all about what to do if you’re stuck on a small stage.
