News
Jim Byrnes & The Sojourners Live CBC Earth Day Concert
Submitted on Wed, 04/22/2009 - 12:23.
Jim Byrnes and The Sojourners performed Live for CBC on Earth Day. Check out the concert here:
The Deep Dark Woods Live on CBC's "Definitely Not the Opera"
Submitted on Wed, 04/22/2009 - 12:10.
The Deep Dark Woods appeared live on the infamous 'DNTO'. Here's the link for the broadcast:
http://www.cbc.ca/radioshows/DEFINITELY_NOT_THE_OPERA/20090418.shtml
Old Man Luedecke Wins Juno Award for "Proof of Love"
Submitted on Mon, 03/30/2009 - 21:28.
A giant Black Hen congratulations goes out to our wonderful banjo pickin' tunesmith Old Man Luedecke who's album "Proof of Love" has won the 2009 Juno Award for Roots Album of the Year!!!
Old Man Luedecke Live on Exclaim! TV
Submitted on Thu, 02/26/2009 - 13:03.
Check out this fine Youtube video of Old Man Luedecke playing his hit tune "I Quit My Job" live for Exclaim TV...
http://www.exclaim.ca/articles/generalarticlesynopsfullart.aspx?csid1=12...
Mississippi Sheiks Tribute Album News
Submitted on Fri, 02/06/2009 - 10:50.
"Things 'Bout Comin' My Way" is the title of the Mississippi Sheiks Tribute album that will be released later this year on Black Hen Music. Featuring all new performances of the fantastic material of the Sheiks, the tribute covers everything from traditional to avant-garde takes on their classic repertoire. The final lineup for the tribute is: John Hammond, Bill Frisell, Geoff Muldaur, Madeleine Peyroux, Bruce Cockburn, Jim Byrnes, The Carolina Chocolate Drops, Ndidi Onukwulu, Del Rey, Bob Brozman, Kelly Joe Phelps, Robin Holcomb, The North Mississippi Allstars, Oh Susanna with Van Dyke Parks, Danny Barnes, The Sojourners, and Steve Dawson. Stay tuned for more info on the release!
JUNO NOMINATIONS!!!
Submitted on Tue, 02/03/2009 - 15:11.
We are elated to announce that we received 2 Juno nominations this year!
Steve Dawson's "Telescope" has been nominated for Best Instrumental Album
and
Old Man Luedecke's "Proof of Love" has been nominated for Best Roots Album
We'll see how it all pans out this year in our lovely hometown of Vancouver on March 28th.... :)
Old Man Luedecke's Proof of Love #1 on Earshot 2008 charts
Submitted on Tue, 01/20/2009 - 13:28.
Congratulations to Old Man Luedecke who's album "Proof of Love" landed the #1 slot in the Earshot Folk/Roots charts for 2008. Old Man will be heading to both Europe and Australia this year to continue the promotion for his rave-reviewed album.
http://www.earshot-online.com/charts/2008/2008/folk_roots_blues.cfm
kelly joe phelps new release!
Submitted on Tue, 12/16/2008 - 14:18.
We here at Black Hen Music are very proud and excited to be releasing the new album by Kelly Joe Phelps, entitled 'Western Bell'. With a slated release date of March 17th in the USA and March 24th in Canada, this album is quite a departure for Kelly Joe, featuring 11 solo instrumental tracks and a long-awaited return to the lap-slide guitar. Stay tuned for more information and sample tracks on his artist page.
Hear Steve Dawson's Telescope CD Release Concert on Canada Live Podcast
Submitted on Thu, 12/11/2008 - 11:29.
Be sure to check out Steve's fabulous show at the St. James Community Centre. He performed with his stellar band to a packed house and showcased many of the tunes off his great new album Telescope. The concert is currently On Demand on the CBC site and the podcast will be broadcast December 28th. Enjoy!
Old Man Luedecke Wins at Nova Scotia Music Week
Submitted on Fri, 11/21/2008 - 09:35.
Congratulations to Old Man Luedecke for winning two awards at Nova Scotia Music Week. Going home with titles of Folk Album of the Year and Male Artist of the Year, Old Man Luedecke is an artist on the rise!
