May 1, 2000 Grateful Dead boxed set caters to the longtime fan

WHILE AT Wycliffe College in the late 1980s, I had three pivotal points of spring. Two were common for all seminarians - Lent/Holy Week/Easter and end-of-term exams. One was my own thing - a trip from Toronto to Michigan to see...

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March 1, 2000 Band helps Bell shine

THE DECADE just passed saw Winnipeg-based singer/songwriter Steve Bell develop a unique niche in Christian music. A move into some secular markets and an American distribution deal coincided with a 1998 Juno Award. However,...

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February 1, 2000 Alternative rock band addresses spritual themes in music

THE VAST MAJORITY of secular rock acts who address spiritual concerns in their albums are relatively grizzled veterans. A real exception is Live, a band based in Pennsylvania whose career has paralleled the alternative scene that...

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January 1, 2000 Sony offers soundtracks for the last century

A SURE SIGN of a new millennium for the music buff is the deluge of boxed sets and compilations that dominated the late 1999 market. The most ambitious undertaking was a 26-CD set by Sony Music, Soundtrack for a Century,...

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December 1, 1999 Christian folk music with a contemporary flair

FOR MORE THAN 15 years, four clergy from across Canada have united their voices and their songwriting craft to offer a gentle, contemplative brand of Christian folk music. Known as the Common Cup Company, their...

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December 1, 1999 Fans get what they expect from Dion

Quebec-born vocalist Celine Dion has become a huge worldwide commercial smash throughout this decade. Therefore, it made perfect sense when one of the most market-savvy acts on the planet released a Christmas album last...

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November 1, 1999 Cockburn's 25th may be breakthrough

IN BASEBALL, they talk about five-tool players ? players who can run with speed, field their position flawlessly, throw the ball with strength and accuracy, hit for a high batting average and hit with power. They are rare. ...

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October 1, 1999 George Jones takes responsibility in comeback album

EVER SINCE Adam blamed Eve when he was caught with his mouth full of the forbidden fruit, it has been part of the human condition to deflect blame to someone other than us when things go awry. Be it an individual family member...

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September 1, 1999 Ketchum redeems himself in vital new release

IN THE EARLY '90s, it seemed that Hal Ketchum had it all. He had translated his ruggedly handsome appearance, rich voice, and knack for hook-filled country pop into seven top 10 hits in the first half of the decade. ...

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June 1, 1999 Van Morrison delivers blend of groove and soul

FOR 35 years, Van Morrison has carved a unique musical niche. Though the hit singles have been rare since his early days, his fame has been assured by that very uniqueness and the loyalty of his fan base. ...

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