If you don't know the name Bry Webb by now, you a) probably didn't know the Constantines well enough to learn the lead-singer's name, b) didn't arrive early to Feist 's recent tour dates to see her opener or c) missed all the praise for his debut solo album Provider (out on Idée Fixe Records ). Here's your opportunity to get acquainted. Bry recently filmed a Southern Souls session at his home in Guelph, Ontario, featuring an unreleased cover of Burl Ives' "Sad Man's Songs" and "Viva" from [...]
The short frigid days of winter lend themselves to many things. Dinners with only grilled cheese and tomato soup, roaring fireplaces and delicate sounds. The Constantines' (RIP?) lead vocalist, Bry Webb , has been busy as of late. The troubadour lends his vocal talents on Feist's latest album on two tracks. On her latest tour, the Canadian superstar has asked for Webb to also fill on opening duties. Webb's solo effort,"Provider," is a gentle heart piercing affair that's begging for a strong bottle of whiskey and one glass for an evening's worth [...]
Here is the official video for "Shotgun" from Six Reasons off of his upcoming tape, 802s Baby .
5 Songs is a weekly series where we point out the strange, the grand, and the unique connections between our favorite songs. Let's get weird. Words by Chris "The Other Guy" is the energetic Steve Lambke, who provides vocals on at least one track on all of Constantines ' records. Unlike main vocalist Bryan Webb-whose voice is raspy and gruff-Lambke's voice is thin and papery, and decidedly youthful in comparison. Lambke's songs are often [...]
Feist and The Constantines cover Kenny Rogers's and Dolly Parton's "Islands in the Stream"
Exclaim I am old enough to remember when "Islands In The Stream" was a hit for Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton back in 1983 (though probably more for Rogers as was taken from his Eyes That See in the Dark album), and the variety show performance linked below is really all you needed to know about it. So clean-cut, family-friendly and catchy as hell. The version recorded by Feist and The Constantines for a limited-run 73 in 2008 certainly turns down the glitz and turns [...]
Bry Webb - Former frontman of the late and critically adored Canadian indie band The Constantines headed into the studio with a pair of lap and pedal steel players and a standup bassist to recorded this eerie, quietly intense and compelling debut album...Webb was recently handpicked by fellow northerner Feist to open for her on her Canadian tour dates // Release : Provider (November 16) // Sounds like : recorded "off the floor" in the studio surrounded by his band, Provider 's nine tracks offer both whispered intimacy and cool, hazy distance [...]
Before Matt Berninger's baritone blasted through Indie Nation like that bulging blue planet in Melancholia , there was Bry Webb. Over the course of four Constantines albums, the singer demonstrated both Springsteen appreciation and pipes as ripped and worn as your grandfather's work boots. His solo debut, The Provider , arrives with little fanfare today, but the songs don't beg for attention: on "Rivers of Gold," Webb's unstoppable howl is reduced to a soft croon. It's disarming to hear him sing so delicately, especially when he utters, "I was playing in a band / we [...]
Bry Webb has been busy. In the year or so since the Constantines announced their hiatus, their former lead singer has moved towns, changed jobs, had a son, toured with Dan Mangan and Feist, and oh yeah - recorded and released his debut solo album, Provider. All this change will change a man, and the diary-like Provider [...]
It was a cruel, cruel summer waiting for news of Constantines frontman Bry Webb's upcoming solo release, feeding only on whispers, ignoring rumors it had been shelved, fueling on hope. Now at last and in swift succession we've been given an album release date, tour details, and a lead single. "Rivers of Gold" sees Webb [...]
Welcome back to this weeks edition of the Indie Sabbath , your Earmilk source for the freshest indie music from folk to rock and every fusion in between. This week as always we have another excellent selection of the finest indie music being released all over the world. As I had mentioned in my previous post this week on the Indie Sabbath, we have an all new feature known as the Indie Album of the Week . Every week I will do my best to pick what I feel is [...]
As the release for her new much anticipated album, ' Metals ', draws near, Feist has announced details of her first official live show. The singer will play a show on October 8 at Glenn Gould Studio in Toronto with a few special guests. Among the guest will be Wilco 's Jeff Tweedy , Grizzly Bear 's Ed Droste , and The Constantines ' Bry Webb . The October 8 show will be the kick off of a full tour in support of her new [...]
Trashed Car in Canada ::: photo by Brittney Bush Bollay I have to admit, there was a moment of excitement when they flipped the first car over. Several things flashed through my mind at once: "Wow, I guess they're really going to do this." "My first riot!" "Should I get out of here?" We were, by chance, [...]
[The New Classics is a reoccurring segment in which we examine our favorite indie releases that are bound to replace our parent's "classic rock" stash hidden in the attic or the basement. These aren't reviews, these are uneditied testimonies and opinions about why we love what we love. Can we get a witness?] Artist: Constantines Album: Tournament of Hearts Released: 2005 Label: Three Gut/Sub Pop [...]
Greek symphonic death metal act Nightfall recently recruited Constantine on guitar and Stathis Ridis on bass. The members made their debut appearance with the band on April 8th. Constantine commented on joining the group: "Hello fans of Nightfall! I'm more than happy to announce you that now I'm part of the Athenean conspiracy. I have been a hug... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com
Greek band Nightfall has issued the following announcement about recruiting a new guitarist and bassist: "Nightfall proudly announce two new members on board their mighty trireme; Constantine on guitar and Stathis Ridis on bass. They both took their baptism of fire in a recent show on April 8 giving their best on stage. Footage of 'Asebeia' from... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com
Rain Over St. Ambrose is a band formed by East Coast artist Cory LeBlanc. His father passed away a week after telling Cory that he'd rather see him be the frontman of a band, rather than the drummer. So, this once drummer for artists Jon McKiel and Ruby Jean & The Thoughtful Bees has taken his fathers advice and turned in his sticks for a guitar; the result being a 3 song, self-titled EP out on April 19th. Full of crunchy guitars, honest lyrics and memorable hooks, Rain Over St. Ambrose make my ears [...]
Constantin Ungureanu @ Desk (Just Close Your Eyes) 11.03.11 Style: Electronic, Deep House Download audio file (40c294b7-5a17-4263-ae0a-d1378 d83bcdb.mp3)
The European Revolutions of 1848, known in some countries as the Spring of Nations, Springtime of the Peoples or the Year of Revolution, were a series of political upheavals throughout Europe. Described by some historians as a revolutionary wave, the period of unrest began in France, with the French Revolution of 1848, and soon spread to the rest of Europe. Although most of the revolutions were quickly put down, there was a significant amount of violence in many areas, with tens of thousands of people tortured and/or killed. While the immediate political effects of the revolutions were largely [...]
Filed under: News , Road Report , Between the Notes Once upon a time, the term "Canadian music" was, for many Americans, a joke, delivered by Celine Dion, punchlined by Bryan Adams , and wrapped in a Loverboy headband. But like our socialized healthcare system, legal gay marriages, generous artist grants and 6-per-cent-alcohol beer, Canada's musical output has become a coveted commodity over the past 10 years, and South by Southwest has played a big part in boosting its market value. Here's a list of five proud Canadian moments at SXSW that [...]
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