Modern Era Pirate: James Rooke Ottawa, Ontario
James Rooke is a versatile Ottawa-based session musician and bass instructor. In just a few years he has toured multiple countries, recorded with Juno-winning producers, achieved success on multiple occasions in the LiVE 88.5 FM Big Money Shot competition, received frequent radio play, international record-label distribution and worked with many of the city's top bands and studios. ... more
Modern Era Pirate: James Rooke recommends:
Princes and Kings
by Silver Creek
Amazing new album from Silver Creek.
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Tail Draggin' (EP)
by Dang Guilty
My rockabilly-country trio: the official Dang Guilty bandcamp.
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Sweater Weather
by The Love Machine
Another great local band, The Love Machine!
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The New Orleans duo use a pastiche of 80’s sounds to create a glittery pop sound all their own.
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Continue Normal Living
by Absent City
Dreamy, intricate guitar pop from Oakland's Absent City; splashes of accordion, sitar, lap steel, and mandolin add textural richness.
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