2015 was filled with laughter, new experiences and taking chances on The Gracie Note. You’ve all come along with me on this incredible journey to find answers in music, relate with other fans across theContinue reading
Category: Interview Portfolio
Musicians, celebrities and amazing people that I have had the pleasure of talking to and writing about. More interview archives from 2013 – 2015 to be added soon! Thank you for your patience.
Finger Eleven shares music festival fight story
Finger Eleven recently ended their 2015 “Fall Of The Hammer” tour and guitarist Rick Jackett says that performing for their Canadian fans is an experience like none other. “We’re very proud of [being Canadian,]” Jackett told TheContinue reading
Chic Gamine recalls playing with fire before writing ‘Light A Match’
Chic Gamine’s Annick Bremault, Alexa Dirks and Benoit Morier stop by The Gracie Note to celebrate their brand new album Light A Match. During the interview, the band dives into the making of songs like “Night Court” andContinue reading
The Karpinka Brothers reveal how they feel performing their empowering song “Tetherball”
Saskatoon’s Aaron and Shawn Karpinka appeared on The Gracie Note for a special performance of their song “One of These Days” and later discussed what went into the making of their brand new album You CanContinue reading
‘Let Your Backbone Slide:’ Farley Flex shares his song story
The 1989 track “Let Your Backbone Slide” is a memorable song for many Canadians because it was the first time they heard the voice of Maestro Fresh Wes. One of the first few people to hearContinue reading
Farley Flex ‘humbled’ by Scarborough Walk of Fame induction
On October 17, Scarborough-raised artist manager Farley Flex will be inducted to his hometown’s Walk of Fame and the journey to accepting this honour has been a “humbling” experience for the entrepreneur. Flex reveals on thisContinue reading
Courtney van Wirdum is dancing her way to Thailand in ‘Return To Grace’
“Return To Grace” features the music of Elvis Presley and a stage show with musicians and dancers, like Canada’s own Courtney van Wirdum. Last week, van Wirdum joined us on The Gracie Note for aContinue reading
Courtney van Wirdum’s Stage Makeover
Courtney van Wirdum is a fierce artist at heart. Not only does she have a role as Emma “The Empress” in Family Channel’s gymnastics/dance film “Full Out,” but soon she’ll also travel to Bangkok, Thailand, toContinue reading
Mike Evin shows off his sensual side on new album “Life As A Lover”
Singer-songwriter Mike Evin dug deep and pushed himself above and beyond his musical comfort level with producer Howie Beck on his new album “Life As A Lover,” which debuts on August 28, and is notContinue reading
Mike Evin performs “Lose My Grip” at Toronto’s Paul Hahn Pianos
Mike Evin performs a soulful rendition of “Lose My Grip.” This track comes from this Canadian artist’s upcoming album “Life As A Lover,” which debuts on August 28. Additional vocals provided by the talented IanContinue reading