Music | I Backpack Canada

Jun 22nd 10 Posted by Corbin

Back in Saskatchewan: Roadtrip to Joe Cocker & Tom Petty

A jaunt, skip, and a couple flights through, and I found myself back in Saskatchewan, in the city that rhymes with fun (Regina). However greetings with my hometown were cut short. Within 24 hours of landing I found myself on a drunken roadtrip to Saskatoon with some old friends to see Joe Cocker & Tom Petty sing their hearts out on stage at the Credit Union Centre. The roadtrip With a...

Jun 2nd 10 Posted by Corbin

The Ultimate List of Summer Music festivals in Canada

Stone cold fact. Canadians know how to party. It’s been proven time and time again, and with any luck, should continue this way far beyond the time my bones turn to mush and my skin sags to old. One of the amazing things about Canada is the fact that no matter what time of day, or what season it is, there’s bound to be a festival somewhere. However, since summer is such a short...

Apr 13th 10 Posted by Corbin

Watch Matt Mays & Sam Roberts get their surf on in Nova Scotia!

A couple things you need to know before watching this video. 1. Matt Mays is the cats pajamas. 2. Sam Roberts is the bee’s knees. So if you haven’t heard of either them for some reason, hit up iTunes and check them out. They’re some of the few true blue rockers left in the music industry these days, and they pull it off with grace and 100% sheer awesomeness. Matt Mays‘ “Terminal...

Feb 1st 10 Posted by Corbin

6 reasons why Saskatchewan Doesn’t Suck

Saskatchewan is probably one of the least visited provinces in Canada. Most people only know Saskatchewan for the #1 highway which get’s you from one end to the other in roughly 7 hours. It unfortunately gets a bad rap from other Canadians, whom occasionally define it as boring, flat, plain, and dull. All of which can occasionally be true. But any true traveler knows that if you’re willing...

Nov 16th 09 Posted by Corbin

Music – The Respectables

The Respectables are a fine example of Canadian Musical Talent. They hail from Montreal, Quebec, and have been pumping rock & roll into the souls of listeners since 1991. They’re most recent album released, ‘Sweet Mama’, was produced & co-written by Gordie Johnson, Big Sugar’s former front man & current front man of Texas Rock Band, Grady. ‘Sweet Mama’...

Oct 10th 09 Posted by Corbin

The history behind ‘Un Canadien Errant’

For those of you who took the time to watch One Week, you may remember Joshua Jacksons character singing at a campfire with his native american lady-friend. This song that they had him singing has been around for hundreds of years, and has a unique history behind it. Now before I get into the history behind it, you should hit play, listen to it while reading the rest of this post. The song Un Canadien...

Sep 9th 09 Posted by Corbin

Busking Across Canada for War Child

Liam Titcomb, a world reknown Canadian Folk Rock Artist, is taking to the streets one city at a time, busking on behalf of War Child. War Child is a non-governmental organization which was founded in 1992. War Child focuses on assisting children in areas of conflict and post-conflict. The charity was originally founded by British filmmakers Bill Leeson and David Wilson. Since then, War Child has expanded...

Sep 5th 09 Posted by Corbin

Music – Born Ruffians

Born Ruffians are a great Canadian indie rock band from Midland Ontario. They recently signed with Warp Records after some local performances in Toronto and a growing online reputation. They’re currently on tour with Franz Ferdinand. They’ve appeared in the British teen drama “Skins” playing “Hummingbird”. Born Ruffians recently toured Australia in January and February...

Aug 19th 09 Posted by Corbin

Music – Hey Rosetta!

Hey Rosetta! – Yes! Yes! Yes! Hey Rosetta! is a six-piece indie rock band from St. John’s, Newfoundland & Labrador. Known throughout Canada for it’s energetic live shows. Over the coarse of a few years they’ve walked away with several awards including 2006 Group o fthe Year, CBC Galaxies Rising Star of the Year, and Album of the Year for their debut album Plan Your Escape....

Jul 9th 09 Posted by Corbin

Music – Wintersleep

Wintersleep – Weighty Ghost This weeks Canadian Music Light shines on “Wintersleep” – Their song writing skills improve with every album. A refreshing change to what you hear on the majority of Canadian Radio Stations. Wintersleep is well worth any ticket price. If you get a chance to see them, do so! You won’t regret it Visit http://www.wintersleep.com/ AKPC_IDS += "415,";

Jul 9th 09 Posted by Corbin

Music – Mother Mother

Mother Mother – O My Heart Based out of Vancouver BC, but originally from Quadra Island. Mother Mother released their first self titled EP independantly.. They played Virgin Festival in Vancouver in May 2007 and have gained a huge following. They have been touring relentlessly, and are definitely a band to watch out for. Their next tour date is on July 12th, in Ottawa Ontario. If you’re...

Jul 9th 09 Posted by Corbin

Music – Matt Mays & El Torpedo

Matt Mays & El Torpedo – City of Lakes Matt Mays is a roots rocker based out of Nova Scotia and New York City. Born in Hamilton, Ontario, Matt Mays has become a well known act throughout Canada. His dynamic writing style and blues influenced sound has struck a chord with people all over the world. This video – City of Lakes, displays some beautiful Canadian scenery. A perfect song...