Bruce Mitchell

Mitchell: Connick steps beyond his beloved N’Orleans

Connick even dips his toe in some country music with Greatest Love Story that features fiddle, pedal steel, mandolin and zydeco accordion.

Mitchell: Pleasant surprise from Fantasia

McFerrin explores gospel; Mvula new artist to watch

Mitchell: Pistol Annies mesh in latest album

This is the second album from the Miranda Lambert-lead trio, Pistol Annies.

Mitchell: Stalwarts stretch; newcomer toes the line

Paisley tried to stretch out and explore new territory but his fans have mostly not followed.

Mitchell: Murs may be too lightweight this side of pond

Boy/girl puppy love is fine for the likes of Bieber but as Murs closes in on his 30s, he comes across as a little too lightweight.

Mitchell: Anka tales more lively than songs; Medeski gets new-agey

Anka's book is getting good notices for its tell-all openness, I don’t think this new album will sell nearly as well.

Mitchell: WOTE loopy; Kennedy a mad genius

Walk Off The Earth offer loopy and interesting knock offs of other peoples’ songs.

Mitchell: Much to mull over on Bowie’s long-awaited album

Bowie gives devoted fans much to mull over with studio album.

Mitchell: Plenty to listen to on Smash’s latest soundtrack

Bombshell is the second TV soundtrack after last year’s The Music Of Smash.

Mitchell: Connick embraces vintage; while Streisand resurrects classic

Harry Connick Jr. has released this limited edition album to celebrate the upcoming New Orleans Mardi Gras celebrations and street parades.

Mitchell: Kira Isabella a promising young Canadian talent

At just 20 years old Kira Isabella is sometimes likened to USA superstar Taylor Swift.

Mitchell: No news in Van Morrison title

Van Morrison leaves no doubt as to his role in life even though he's making this mission statement rather late.

Mitchell: Heart keeps on surfacing

It has been a big year for Heart who seem to be working on phase three of a lengthy career.

Mitchell: Studio album from king of the live concert, Dave Matthews

Matthews really isn’t concerned with airplay as his forté is the stage where his jam band really shines.

Mitchell: Echoes from the past and a note from the present

It has been an amazing late career rally for Bob Dylan in the last 10 years or so with fabulous albums like Love And Theft and Modern Times.

Mitchell: Worthwhile acquisition for big fans of the movie Lawless

The new film Lawless has been getting solid notices by most critics and the soundtrack album is also very good.

Mitchell: No contemporary artist comes close to Etta James’ force

Etta James was blessed with one of the most powerful voices in contemporary music and she enjoyed dozens of hits.

Mitchell: Great Britain realizes her own Bieber in Connor Maynard

It seems like Great Britain wants a Justin Bieber type of pop artist just like Great Canada.

Mitchell: Chesney keeps his mysterious personal life close to his chest

When he is not on tour, his boat acts as his muse and helps Chesney stay away from the prying eyes of the paparazzi.

Mitchell: Jones claims coveted second spot on charts

This week Norah Jones scored the lofty second to the top spot on album charts.