By Adam Roper (CIVL DJ) – Email
Print Edition: April 3, 2013
Birds Of Canada host Adam Roper is an avid bird watcher this time of year, which conveniently explains why you may have seen him walking around Baker House with a pair of binoculars recently. Here are a few of his favourite folk troupes named after birds.
Eagle Lake Owls – “Animal Or Man?”
A mischievous trio out of Winnipeg that wonders aloud about the difference between indecisive lovers and common mutts. Their songs are as all-seasonal as a softshell MEC jacket.
The Ruffled Feathers – “Blueprints for our Failed Revolution”
This one is a Balearic-tinged folk-pop song that catches the listener off guard with the sudden arrival of a flighty trumpet section. For bonus points, try tracking down their video which prominently features burning pianos.
The Geese – “Grace”
Originally from the East Coast, Vancouver’s The Geese are self-proclaimed purveyors of West Coast danger folk. Not that you should expect the folk equivalent of Gogol Bordello, but The Geese have been known to craft highly participatory/comfort zone challenging songs.
Goose Lake – “Manoah”
Victoria’s Goose Lake is on the quieter side of folk music, creating hauntingly calm baroque songs for a windy day. I’d recommend filing them in your spring playlist next to Hem.
