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Kathleen Edwards and The Last Town Chorus at the Varsity Theater, Minneapolis (May 2nd, 2008)

Kathleen Edwards and The Last Town Chorus at the Varsity Theater, Minneapolis (May 2nd, 2008)

vu@weheartmusic.com May 3, 2008

Canadian country rocker, Kathleen Edwards, plays to a crowded room at the always elegant Varsity Theater. There's definitely a vibe of some old fans as well as new ones who might've discovered her on the Country Music Television or her recent appearance on David Letterman.

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Jazz Note #5 – Get a Nickname

dave@weheartmusic.com April 10, 2008

Although Julian was born on September 15th 1928 in Tampa Florida, musically speaking he was given birth and inspired in New York City by the great Charlie “Bird” Parker.  But before that all happened he picked up a nickname; not because his alto sax sounded like incoming artillery.  In fact, Cannonball is a spin-off of another childhood nickname “Cannibal”, given for his healthy appetite, which I have read he went in with gusto, which can also best describe the way he plays his horn.

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