I absolutely love finding old local music from Nova Scotia or Atlantic Canada! Back in the day, getting your song on a 45 was no easy feat. There are so many interesting and incredible musicians here in Atlantic Canada, and I think it’s important to remember the ones we haven’t heard from in a while too!
Bryson – Lysens were a talented folk duo from Nova Scotia. The group consisted of Sandy Bryson and Darrell Lysens. They were best known for their local hit, Mic Mac Rotary Blues, released on local record label Solar Records in 1982.
I was very excited to get my hands on a copy of this 45. They are pretty rare to find!
The song talks about many frustrations we still face while driving in the city, (including the Mic Mac rotary that used to be near the mall) and the annoyance of high gas prices and working life. Some things never change.
The great Betamax King has an amazingly clean version of the song!
