Canadian Musician - November/December 2018 | Page 78

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By Ken Kelley
BEN
KUNDER
What:
Folk, Pop
Where:
Toronto, ON
Visit:
www.benkunder.com
Inspired at an early age by the likes of Bob Dylan,
Neil Young, and Joni Mitchell, Ben Kunder is a
talented songwriter who shows remarkable
growth on his second full-length album, Better
Human. Released this past summer, the album
features collaborations with renowned musi-
cians, including bassist Anna Ruddick (Randy
Bachman), Arkells drummer Tim Oxford and key-
boardist Anthony Carone, Wintersleep drummer
Loel Campbell, and violinist Drew Jurecka. From
the optimistic overtones dominating the album’s
title track through first single “Fight for Time” and
the uplifting ballad “I Will Be Your Arms,” Kunder’s
confidence and penchant for melody capably
demonstrate why he will be a name to watch in
the coming months and years.
For much of Cam Bogle’s life, music played second
fiddle to a successful hockey career; however,
after suffering three concussions, Bogle hung
up his skates and decided to turn his focus to
music on a full-time basis. Thus far, the singer has
released a number of singles to the delight of his
ever-expanding social media fanbase, racking up
thousands upon thousands of digital plays while
also selling out live performances in Toronto and
Tampa. Music might not have been Cam Bogle’s
first love, but he’s more than happy with the way
his career is going to date.
THE EASLEY
QUARTET
What:
Jazz
Where:
Halifax, NS
Visit:
www.tomeasley.com
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With a sound that will appeal to both classic
jazz aficionados and fans of groove-oriented
artists like Medeski Martin & Wood and Bill
Frisell, veteran jazz musician Tom Easley and
his newly-formed quartet shine a new light
on jazz while still honouring its tradition. Eas-
ley’s latest endeavour came together last year
when he enlisted the members of the group
to perform a collection of new material for
a series of shows. Buoyed by the success
of those performances, they subsequently
entered the studio together to record. The
group’s debut effort, The Starting Point vs The
Steep Decline, was recorded live off the floor
this past spring and adds tinges of folk and
rock to a solid jazz foundation.
CAM
BOGLE
What:
Country
Where:
Burlington, ON
Visit:
www.reverbnation.com/
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