“One of the basic principles of songwriting is ‘Write what you know.’ In the beginning, I was inspired by my own experiences. Over time, I branched out into telling other people’s stories, too.”

Call It Roots, Call it The Blues, Call It What You Will – It’s 100% Veronica Lewis

The 24th annual Maple Blues Awards will stream from Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal and Vancouver across February Mondays

Debut Album ‘Maquishti’ Out January 15

Net proceeds will be donated to non-profit group Live Music Society, benefitting small music venues

Listen to the first episode ‘Salute the Songbird’ with Maggie Rose, featuring Ruby Amanfu

Kroha shares new track and accompanying live video for “Poor Howard”

Stream the new album featuring songs from Justin Townes Earle

“I always use that Winston Churchill quote,” Parker said of her ability to carry on. “If you’re going through hell, keep going.’ And that’s where we are now, right? Pick yourself up. Keep walking.”

In this installment: Thinking for yourself