Halifax folk-rockers Quiet Parade are exploring what might sound like some fresh territory for the band, but it comes with some deep roots. They’re revisiting four of their tracks along with their Acadian heritage on their first ever French-language EP, Nous Étions Icitte. Continue reading New Music: Quiet Parade Explore Some Acadian Roots With ‘Nous Étions Icitte’
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Q&A: Why Comedian James Mullinger Still Works Here
Last month we reviewed James Mullinger’s film ‘Anything Is Possible’, the recently released full length comedy show of his record-setting performance at Saint John’s Harbour Station. Over the course of the show the Londoner-turned-Maritimer turns the mirror back on his audience in a celebration of the quirky idiosyncrasies of the east coast lifestyle he finds himself immersed in.
Mullinger openly admits during the show that the arena-sized crowd could find him any day of the week wandering around the aisles of the local supermarket, but were still willing to purchase a ticket to see him on stage.
We wanted to know how he gets away doing this again and again – so we asked him. Continue reading Q&A: Why Comedian James Mullinger Still Works Here
Music Video: The Stanfields’ ‘Afraid Of The World’ And The Place Of Politics In Music
As upstanding and concerned citizens (though not necessarily of the American persuasion) The Stanfield’s have taken aim at Trump with their video for “Afraid Of The World”, the first single from their upcoming album, Limboland. Continue reading Music Video: The Stanfields’ ‘Afraid Of The World’ And The Place Of Politics In Music
Music Video: Taylor Ackerman Introduces Upcoming EP With ‘Never Ever’
Recent Alberta import and Halifax musician Taylor Ackerman is about to release his debut EP Taylor Ackerman’s Global Acid Reset. If ‘Never Ever‘, the first video for the release, is anything to go by we’re going to get an earful of something rich and heavy. Continue reading Music Video: Taylor Ackerman Introduces Upcoming EP With ‘Never Ever’
Halifax’s Neptune Theatre Announces 2018-2019 Season
Halifax’s Neptune Theatre have shared their lineup for their 2018-2019 season at their annual Season Launch event hosted by Artistic Director Jeremy Webb. The announcement included a slew of highlights including Shakespeare In Love and the selection of the season’s musical finale, the Canadian premiere of The Color Purple. Continue reading Halifax’s Neptune Theatre Announces 2018-2019 Season