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 Mikel MillerStreet Corners in the 60’s, folk clubs of the early 70’s, to the bars and honky-tonks, they say this is where he’s been, but to those that know him, he’s been further than all those journeys combined. Influenced by a time spent with Phil Ochs another with Townes Van Zandt, combined with the free-wheelin’ style of Jerry Jeff Walker and the immortal Ramblin’ Jack Elliott, Mikel has somehow managed to fuse these together to achieve the sound that is his today.Performing mainly with just his guitar, he weaves a memorable musical experience laced with country that is responsive, reflective yet invigorating. During the 80’s, Mikel settled in northern climes and made Whitehorse, Yukon his home, playing the local clubs and festivals throughout the Yukon and Alaska, thus slowing his wandering and allowing him to figure out just where it was he’d been. In the late 80’s, he released a six song lp (vinyl) titled, "No More Trains". In the early 90’s, he was recorded (along with other northern artists) by the CBC on their northern series for a double cd titled, "Another Day In Paradise". In August '98, while on tour in Ontario, Mikel along with friend and guitarist Kevin Bell, gathered some friends old and new and wandered into SOUNDAROUND Studio in Toronto, owned and operated by Jerry Tupis. This time Mikel walked out with 15 songs, some his, a couple of Norm Hacking tunes, plus some covers. This album covers from an A Cappella song to a full band sound that rocks. The cd was called, "Rounders' Road" and was eagerly awaited by those that saw Mikel while travelin' in '98. These days we find Mikel hitting the road once again, playing the clubs, coffehouses and festivals across Canada. The road is where Mikel feels the most calm, feeling and hearing the wheels roll him along, traveling this vast country, writing and performing along the way - to him it’s the best way. Click here for more information on Mikel Miller
As though chased by the demons of hell, Aylie Sparkes arrived in the Yukon Territory with 1/8 tank of gas and $5 in his pocket. A year later, 250 shows under his belt, fronting a smoking hot trio, a live off the floor recording is born under the masterful production and engineering of Bob Hamilton. Reflective of his country and gospel upbringing, respectful of blues guitar masters such as Ry Cooder, Buka White and Robert Johnson, Aylie incorporates elements of Jimi Hendrix, the Grateful Dead and the Allman Brothers into his style. Aylie’s music explored the universal themes of religion, love, loss, and life purpose all sustained by an underriding strength of spirit to succeed through adversity. Listen to Dawson City [ mp3 ] [ wma ]
After seeing his first Fred Eaglesmith concert, he started playing instruments and writing songs. His northern home (Yukon) has nurtured his musical energy and fueled his obsession to perform for an audience. His raw emotion is captured on guitar, resonater and harmonica. He is influenced by the likes of the Undertakin' Daddies, the Sadies and Big Dave McLean. His songs are filled with humorous touches on life observations, leaving the listener with a rare sense of honest reality. His songs have been played on CBC Radio and Roots Radio stations across Canada, U.S, Europe, New Zealand, and Australia. His songs 'Dawson City' can be heard on the Yukon Road Documentary “The Elvis Project” as well as “29 Loads of Freight” on 2005 Yukon Music Sampler. Click here for more information on Gordie Tentrees |
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A singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, Gordie’s first musical influences were inherited on a family farm in Southern Ontario , passed down from an Arts community filled with writers, artists and musicians. From his first gig as a boisterous 12 year old break dancer to a career as an amateur boxer, live performance runs hot in his blood.