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By Ken Kelley
ADAM
WENDLER
What:
Folk
Where:
Goderich, ON
Visit:
www.adamwendlermusic.com
Ontario singer-songwriter Adam Wendler released his
latest record, Never Go Unknown, in July 2017. The record
was produced, engineered, and mixed by JUNO Award
winner Siegfried Meier (Kittie, The Reason) and showcases
Wendler’s knack for catchy melodies, heartfelt lyrics, and
dynamic vocals.
Evoking the spirit of Bob Dylan, Wendler’s musical journey
began following his high school graduation, when he was
bitten by the travel bug. A trip to Europe subsequently led
him to New Zealand, where he lived for a year and began hon-
ing his guitar playing and style, mastering the fingerpicking
technique he employs on both of his solo records.
As he continues to forge ahead as one of Canada’s most
exciting voices in folk music, the New Year will see Wendler
return to Europe for a late-January tour through Germany.
Being from Canada’s East Coast, it shouldn’t be surprising
that Newfoundland native Tom Pinsent would eventu-
ally find his way to music. While he began playing as a
high school student, he continued nursing his passion
throughout an illustrious career in the armed forces and
a subsequent journey into business.
In 2014, Pinsent released his debut record, GT’s Lounge.
That album’s lead single, “Life Goes On,” received airplay
both here at home and throughout Europe. In late Novem-
ber 2016, Pinsent released Living Chains, his second effort
that more than capably shows how his sound has both
evolved and matured in the two years between records.
MAUREEN
WASHINGTON
What:
Jazz
Where:
Victoria, BC
Visit:
www.maureenwashington.ca
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With an impressive nine albums to her credit,
Maureen Washington’s storied musical career
began in the relatively remote town of Prince
George, BC. Her vocal diversity has allowed
her to explore and thrive in genres including
the blues, swing, jazz, and funk.
Now based in Victoria, BC, Washington con-
tinues to explore new musical avenues while
piling up performances at the Victoria Interna-
tional JazzFest, the Prince George FolkFest, and
the Pender Harbour Jazz Festival in addition to
shows with blues legend Joe Lovano, the Blind
Boys Of Alabama, and others.
Washington’s latest album is Harvest Moon, a
carefully curated selection of cover songs made
popular by Neil Young, Billie Holiday, Leonard
Cohen, and others.
TOM
PINSENT
What:
Pop
Where:
Grand Falls, NL
Visit:
www.tompinsent.com