“Chansons Irisées or songs of iridescence (like a rainbow) is a charismatic compilation of Barry’s own French compositions as well as her interpretations of songs by Québecois poet Christine Bernard and the icon of French Chanson, Édith Piaf.
A mélange of sweet melodies, sophisticated jazz, rollicking cabaret and exotic worldbeat, this album is a sensuous and soothing journey through the ever-changing fortunes of the human heart.”
“‘Speechless’, Barron’s first all instrumental album was recorded in his home studio with help from guitarist/bassist Chili Taylor.
Barron plays a variety of instruments on this album that reflects Celtic and old time music genres. Barron performs on guitar, five string banjo, tenor banjo, mandolin and bass.
He opens with ‘Father’s Pride’, a Tony Ellis banjo melody. A fine claw-hammer banjoist, Barron really shines in this realm. Melodic banjo doesn’t get much attention these days but in Barron’s hands, along with an absolutely gorgeous sounding Deering banjo, this track and others in this style are examples of just how expansive a banjo can be in a really creative player’s hands.
Barron sticks to more traditional lines in ‘The Congress Reel’, ‘Flight of the Chinquapin’ and ‘John Brown’s Dream’ on mandolin and tenor banjo in subsequent tracks. There’s also a fine claw-hammer banjo on ‘Foggy Dew/Sally in the Garden’. The lone solo guitar track is the final one, ‘Speechless’.
Throughout we hear the Newfoundland versions of many familiar melodies.
Overall ‘Speechless’ is a good introduction into Barron’s instrumental side.”
– Art Edelstein from www.rikbarron.com
“This, folks, is as close as yer gonna get to a Waylon Jennings kids’ album. Newfoundland folk and roots music veteran Rik Barron uses his considerable talents to create Shine, a wonderfully rustic album for children. Barron’s quavering baritone is very reminiscent of Johnny Cash and Waylon Jennings, and his quiet, almost conversational delivery fits his material perfectly.
Barron’s choice of cover songs adds to Shine‘s quality: Butch Hancock‘s “My Mind’s Got a Mind of its Own,” Iris DeMent‘s “Let the Mystery Be,” Duncan Wells‘ “Shine,” the Jimmie Davis classic “Nobody’s Darlin but Mine,” and a traditional tune made popular by Raffi, “To Everyone in All the World.” Banjos, open-tuned guitars, and a strong collection of tunes make Shine a great CD for kids and their grownups. Like Barron’s liner notes say, this isn’t a party album: gather the family ’round and listen to this one around the fireplace or out on the front porch.”
-Warren Truitt – Kids Music That Rocks
“Based out of Halifax, NS the band consists of a duo of songwriters (Kris Pope & David Scholten), a killer rhythm section (Jordi Comstock, Ian Sherwood), and a talented composer & keys player (Ian Bent). For bigger shows, a string quartet joins the group, adding the lush layers found on the album.
The band’s debut album All Nations was nominated for ‘Recording of the Year’ at the East Coast Music Awards. Three years of writing, touring, recording, collaborating and general endless philosophizing resulted in a concise and impressive follow up album. Truth & Sky uses a variety of live recordings and studio tracks to further develop the band’s unique atmospheric-folk sound.”
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Another in the extensive Coles brothers back catalog. Wince performs a selection of Country favourites and some originals as well. Please note that this is private press CDR release, and not a professionally manufactured CD.
Another in the extensive Coles brothers back catalog. Please note that this is private press CDR release, and not a professionally manufactured CD.
Another in the extensive Coles brothers back catalog. Please note that this is private press CDR release, and not a professionally manufactured CD.
Another in the extensive Coles brothers back catalog. Features the hits “Eli in the Cockpit” and “Eli’s Hockey Lobster”. Please note that this is private press CDR release, and not a professionally manufactured CD.
A classic Ellis Coles solo album with the popular tunes “Newfoundland Saturday Night” and “Polar Bear Song”. Please note that this is private press CDR release, and not a professionally manufactured CD.
