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Tuesday, December 08, 2009 12:46 AM

Category: Music
DIGGING ROOTS / We Are (Independent) Canadian First Nations duo Digging Roots and their assembled group of musical accompanists have produced a delightfully positive and thoughtful set of tracks for their second album, We Are.Super-talented vocalist ShoShona Kish and her partner, guitarist/vocalist Raven Kanataktka, make their mantra for the album, and apparently their lives, plain with the title track, claiming, "We are so much more than all this war and destruction."The 10 tracks here are mostly built on easy-rolling, well-delivered indie-roots tunes with a decidedly considerate and forward-thinking edge. It is absolutely inspiring to hear these artistic people make such luminous musical statements about understanding exactly what young aboriginal people should be doing to push away from what their surroundings may be telling them is their only reality.Toss in some expert help from Vancouver's Kinnie Star and this one becomes a must-hear piece of work. 4-1/2 stars-- Jeff MonRepublished from the Winnipeg Free Press print edition December 5, 2009 WInnipeg Free Press
Friday, November 27, 2009 5:07 AM
Kwe Kwe Neechees!

You know that special guest dubbed TBA? Well, we're announcing it...loud from the rooftops - it's the beautiful INEZ!

We're stoked to have her on the bill - tomorrow night promises to be a night to remember :-)

We got into Hamilton last night for rehearsals for the CAMA's and our After Party...what a whirlwind few days! Tonight we kick it at the Gala Dinner. Then tomorrow it's the Awards), of which the Diggers are nominated for 6 awards - so keep you're fingies crossed and hearts flowin' for yours truly), followed by the party of the year! We're sure there will be much to celebrate. So if you haven't gotten you're tickets yet - come and get them at the door, it will be a packed house!

Fri. Nov. 27
10:30 pm
The Studio at Hamilton Place
10 McNab Street South, Hamilton, ON
http://www.hecfi.ca/calendar

Love,

DA Roots

Thursday, November 26, 2009 5:00 PM
Kwe Kwe Neechees!

You know that special guest dubbed TBA? Well, we're announcing it...loud from the rooftops - it's the beautiful INEZ!

We're stoked to have her on the bill - tomorrow night promises to be a night to remember :-)

We got into Hamilton last night for rehearsals for the CAMA's and our After Party...what a whirlwind few days! Tonight we kick it at the Gala Dinner. Then tomorrow it's the Awards), of which the Diggers are nominated for 6 awards - so keep you're fingies crossed and hearts flowin' for yours truly), followed by the party of the year! We're sure there will be much to celebrate. So if you haven't gotten you're tickets yet - come and get them at the door, it will be a packed house!

Fri. Nov. 27
10:30 pm
The Studio at Hamilton Place
10 McNab Street South, Hamilton, ON
http://www.hecfi.ca/calendar

Love,

DA Roots

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Hosted By:

Digging Roots & Manitoba Music

When:
November 27, 2009

Where:
Hamilton Place Studio
10 McNab Street South
Hamilton
L8P 4Y3

Description:
Let's kick it for the CAMA's 1st time in Hamilton like no other! It's that wonderful time of year again and this time we're doing it up in primo style with our friends over at Manitoba Music.

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Currently listening:
Doghouse Dreams
By Undesirables
Release date: 2007-08-21
Wednesday, November 04, 2009 7:49 PM
We're excited to be in this year's APCMA awards show! Join us Friday night @ the MTS Center for a stellar line-up of performers such as:
BUFFY SAINTE-MARIE
www...creative-..native.com

INEZ JASPER
www...myspace...com/inezjasper

GEORGE CANYON
www...myspace...com/..georgecanyon

CRYSTAL SHAWANDA
www...myspace...com/..crystalshawanda

JOEY STYLEZ
www...myspace...com/joey.stylez

DIGGING ROOTS
www...myspace...com/..diggingroots

SIERRA NOBLE
www...myspace...com/sierranoble

CHARLIE MAJOR
www...charliemajor...com

TRACY BONE
www...myspace...com/tracybone

BITTERLY DIVINE
www...myspace...com/..bitterlydivine

Tickets are on sale through Ticketmaster ► www.ticketmaster.ca or call 204-780-3333. This show is getting bigger and better every year. You voted for the APCMA's now you'll get to witness who wins.

See you there!
- DR
Friday, October 09, 2009 11:44 PM
Digging Roots CD Launch Party

★ CD RELEASE PARTY ★

This a super busy and exciting time for The Diggers. The summer ended with 9 wks of touring across Canada (with a road crew of nine!) covering over 10,000 kms of road. The tour was met with rewards of the highest standard.

Back on home-ground the Roots crew are ready to celebrate with the party of the year... a multi-disciplinary arts affair focused around the new album, ‘We Are’. The time has come to bring this music’s potential to fruition for the people. We offer you a feast for the senses. The evening will be a spectacular show with a supporting set by producer and genre bender, Kinnie Starr. Plus special appearances by multi-instrumentalist / vocalist Drew Gonsalves of Kobo Town and Red Pepper Spectacle Arts.

Join Digging Roots with the vibrant Toronto arts community in commemorating their new musical release of 'We Are'; a celebration of friends, family, fans and unified people. A regeneration of sonic celebration!

RSVP
Get Tickets + 1.888.655.9090


★ VIDEOS ★

'Spring To Come' ► http://youtube.com/watch?v..=wAR70fiuQBg — An official screening takes place during imagineNATIVE, followed closely by broadcast on APTN, and hopefully Much Music & Bravo!

'The Song Lines Project' ► http://youtube.com/watch?v..=4jE8P3NJNK4 — A sneak behind-the-scenes peek at how the album was created.


★CHARTS + AWARD NOMS ★


Digging Roots is currently #1 on the NCI charts and have been for the past 2 weeks - Digging Roots sends their thanks and say 'Chi Mii’s to all those that made requests, keep them coming!' ► Request Digging Roots!

Good news from the CAMA’s! Digging Roots have garnered up 6 nominations! ► Read The National Post article


★ UPCOMING GIGS ★

Oct. 13 - Toronto ON - CD Release Party
Oct. 15 & 16 - Ottawa ON - Toronto Blues Society Showcase (OCFF Conference)
Nov. 6 - Winnipeg MB - Aboriginal Peoples Choice Music Awards
Nov. 7 - Winnipeg MB - Aboriginal Music Week
Nov. 15 - Lake Scugog ON - House Concert
Nov. 27 - Hamilton ON - The Canadian Aboriginal Music Awards (Awards performance 8pm, and your After Party hosts with Manitoba Music @ 11:00 pm)

Words cannot begin to express how grateful we are for all of those that have supported the Digging Roots tour by coming out to our performances and by contributing to the fuel bill by buying CDs! Big Love to youse all, can't wait to see you at The Release Party!

Ciao, Ciao,
The Diggers!

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