News
The Mississippi Sheiks Tribute Concert - Live in Vancouver
Submitted on Thu, 07/22/2010 - 12:51.
For those who weren't privy to the excellent Mississippi Sheiks Tribute Concert that occurred in May 2010 in as part of the Vancouver Winter Olympics Cultural Olympiad, Black Hen Music is proud to announce the release of a live DVD that will showcase the fantastic performances of that night. Stay tuned for more details! Release date is slated for September 21 in Canada, the US, and Europe.
Mary Kastle album "Beneath the Folds" released today!
Submitted on Tue, 06/01/2010 - 18:28.
Black Hen's own Mary Kastle is very proud to be releasing her debut full-length album today. Head on over to the album page to sample some tracks of the jazzy, folky, groovy mix found on "Beneath the Folds".
Old Man Luedecke CD Release Show up now on CBC!
Submitted on Sat, 05/22/2010 - 21:16.
CBC's recording of Old Man Luedecke's CD Release show at the Rebecca Cohn Theatre is up now on "Concerts On Demand". Check it out here!
http://www.cbc.ca/radio2/cod/concerts/20100430luede
Devon Sproule on NPR
Submitted on Tue, 04/13/2010 - 08:40.
Check out Devon Sproule on NPR as she talks about the inspirations for her latest work ¡Don't Hurry for Heaven! and gives us a taste of her live performance.
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=125508077
Devon Sproule 'Don't Hurry For Heaven' is released today!
Submitted on Tue, 03/16/2010 - 10:00.
Not only is her wonderful album released today (check it out here (http://www.blackhenmusic.com/album/dont-hurry-heaven) but Devon Sproule also hit #1 on the Earshot radio charts this week! Way to go, Devon!
In this case, it would be good to hurry and check out this groovy little album and you might just find yourself in heaven. :)
Jenny Whitely hits # 1 this week and Devon Sproule debuts @ #6
Submitted on Wed, 03/03/2010 - 12:54.
We're happy to announce Jenny Whiteley and Devon Sproule's new releases are already making waves at radio stations across Canada. Jenny's new album 'Forgive or Forget reached #1 this week and Devon's album 'Don't Hurry for Heaven' debuts at #6.
http://www.earshot-online.com/charts/index.cfm?intChartTypeID=107
John Wort Hannam is nominated for a JUNO
Submitted on Wed, 03/03/2010 - 12:52.
Congratulations to John Wort Hannam on his Juno nomination for 'Queen's Hotel' for Roots & Traditional Album of the Year: Solo. Way to go John!
Listen to the Sojourners and Win an 8GB iPod Nano!
Submitted on Tue, 03/02/2010 - 14:56.
In celebration of the new Sojourners record, we're giving you an opportunity to win a shiny new 8GB iPod Nano and listen to a track off their new album! Click on the link below and enter your email to win. You will be directed to a link to download a free MP3. Click here for more information:
http://www.blackhenmusic.com/contest
Enjoy!
Tickets on Sale Now for the Mississippi Sheiks Tribute Show
Submitted on Tue, 02/23/2010 - 13:43.
The lineup for the Mississippi Sheiks Tribute Show has been finalized and tickets are selling fast! If you're anywhere near Vancouver on March 13 or 14, you won't want to miss this show! Featuring John Hammond, Van Dye Parks, Geoff Muldaur, Colin James, Jim Byrnes, The Sojourners, Steve Dawson, Robin Holcomb, Dave Alvin, Alvin Youngblood Hart, Oh Susanna, Bob Brozman, and a stellar house band from the Sheiks Tribute CD - Matt Chamberlain on drums, Wayne Horvitz on keyboards, Keith Lowe on bass, and guitarist/musical director Steve Dawson.
Get tickets here while you still can!
Black Hen artists nominated for Indie Awards!
Submitted on Mon, 02/22/2010 - 13:00.
We are proud to announce that two of our artists have been nominated for Indie Awards!
The Deep Dark Woods for Favourite Folk/Roots Act, and Jim Byrnes for Favourite Blues Act.
Congratulations to you both on your nominations and good luck! :)
