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Pont des arts et Institut de France, silhouette

Rivers and Roads

October 22, 2012 by snapshotsandneedledrops

I love this song. I love love love this song. It’s been on heavy rotation on my itunes for the past couple weeks. The Head and the Heart give us a lovely, simple yet striking, soulful song, the real treat of which is at the it’s conclusion. The finale stars the band’s female vocalist Charity Rose Theilen who is backed by male ‘ahh’-ing and scant but powerful drum beats. Just listen to it. It’s stunning. This photo was taken on […]

Categories: Americana, Folk, Indie, Rock • Tags: Americana, folk, France, head and the heart, indie, Institut de France, music, Paris, photography, Pont des Arts, Rock, The Head and the Heart, travel

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The Lumieers, Farm, fall, blue sky

The Mumford Effect

September 24, 2012 by snapshotsandneedledrops

Three days ago Mumford and Sons released their much-anticipated second album, Babel. Okay, here’s the thing: I haven’t actually listened to it yet apart from the single “I Will Wait” and the leaked tunes from a few months ago. So… I kinda dropped the ball on that one. From what I can remember though, the songs followed the Mumford standard: start slow- then, with rustic fervour, get faster and faster and faster. Really though, you’ve got nothing to worry, it’ll just more of […]

Categories: Acoustic, Alternative, Americana, Folk, Indie, Rock • Tags: alternative, Americana, banjo, banjo style, Canada, entertainment, farm, folk, folk groups, lumineers, Mumford and Sons, music, Ontario, photography, Rock, The Lumineers

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Close up Aviators

Breezy Vibes

July 22, 2012 by snapshotsandneedledrops

Last June I wrote about Bahamas, a Torontonian artist who’s real name was (and still is, actually) Afie Jurvanen. I’ve since learnt that Mr. Jurvanen was actually raised in my hometown of Barrie, Ontario! That is crazy. Do you know who comes from Barrie? Hockey players, figure skaters, Stockwell Day, that girl from Radio Free Roscoe, and now Bahamas. What an addition! As I said last June, Bahamas’ first album is filled with easygoing songs that are short and sweet, […]

Categories: Alternative, Canadian, Folk, Indie, singer-songwriter • Tags: alternative, Bahamas, Barrie, Canada, Canadian, entertainment, folk, music, photography, singer-songwriter, summer, vacation

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Dog jumping in snow

My Little Monster

February 14, 2012 by snapshotsandneedledrops

Happy Valentine’s Day! February 14th is special for another reason however, it’s the birthday of the little monster above, Wattie. It was nearly eleven years ago now that we found a ten-month old her on Wattie Road. She’s the best pup in the world. I adored this song from first listen. The last time I remember being immediately excited about a new song or band was the first time I heard Mumford and Sons. Which suits, as this band, Of […]

Categories: Alternative, Folk, Indie, Rock, Unreleased • Tags: dog, folk, Iceland, indie, music, Of Monsters and Men, photography, winter

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Whistler hiking path, sunny river shot, August

Beautiful Whistler

January 12, 2012 by snapshotsandneedledrops

Whistler, of course, is a world-renown haven for winter sports. This past August however, I discovered that Summer Whistler is equally as gorgeous and fun. The mountain bike trails around Whistler are fantastic. Andy and I spent an amazing day biking around around Lost Lake, we even ran into a bear cub! This picture was taken on a hiking day a little ways out from the main village, near the Olympic Athletes’ Village. The scenery was absolutely breathtaking. Shout out to Beautiful […]

Categories: Alternative, Folk, Indie, Rock • Tags: folk, indie, music, photography, photos, Rock, Whistler

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Climbing straight up to Grindelwald glacier

Takes Me Away

January 9, 2012 by snapshotsandneedledrops

This is the climb up to the Upper Grindelwald Glacier or Oberer Grindelwaldgletscher, one of the lowest glaciers of the Alps at 1,400m. First we went up half of the 900 stairs so we could zip-line back down, before we headed all the way up to reach the glacier. The view from the top was absolutely magnificent.  Grindelwald in situated in a valley right in the heart of Switzerland. It was the first place I went when I moved there and […]

Categories: Alternative, Folk, Indie, Rock, Soul • Tags: alternative, folk, grindelwald, indie, Milo Green, music, photography, photos, Rock, Switzerland

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Cirque du soleil acrobats perform in Place des Arts, Montreal

Cirque du Suprise

December 30, 2011 by snapshotsandneedledrops

Reason number 129 to love Montréal: sporadic street performances by Cirque du Soleil. This is Birdy. You might have heard her wonderful cover of Bon Iver’s Skinny Love earlier this year. If you like the song, be sure to check out “Shelter” as well. “People Help the People” by Birdy

Categories: Covers, Folk, Rock, Soul • Tags: Bon Iver, cirque du soleil, cirque soleil, folk, Montreal, music, photography, photos, street performances

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Close up on Barr Brothers' guitar and harp

Releasing the Brothers

November 13, 2011 by snapshotsandneedledrops

Eeeks! I had got complaints, but I hadn’t realized it had been nearly two weeks since I had posted! Sorry, it’s been fast-times in the world of VApps, and at the moment, I’m writing to you from my best friend’s place in Paris. Alright, so about a month ago, I was fortunate enough to attend the album release concert for The Barr Brothers. The Brothers have been a big hit on this blog. For previous posts click here (coincidentally a photo […]

Categories: Alternative, Canadian, Concert Pics, Experimental, Folk, Indie, Rock, Soul • Tags: album review, alternative, Canada, concert, experimental, folk, guitar, Harp, indie, La Tulipe, Montreal, music, Paris, photography, Rock, soul, The Barr Brothers

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Girl enjoying cupcakes at Coco Locale

Birthday Post!

October 24, 2011 by snapshotsandneedledrops

Hello friends! Today just happens to be my birthday. You can celebrate it yourself by eating some cake… and by listening to my favourite song. Coconut Skins by Damien Rice

Categories: Acoustic, Alternative, Folk, Indie • Tags: Acoustic, alternative, birthday, Canada, Coco Locale, cupcakes, Damien Rice, folk, indie, Montreal, music, photography

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