“I think I realize where I’m going with my life” sings David R. Elliot on ‘Empty Rain‘, the last track on his latest release Strawberry Grass. It’s a startling admission of intent from the Saint John born singer-songwriter which, taken out of the context of the song, sounds like a mission statement. Continue reading New Music: David R. Elliott Releases ‘Strawberry Grass’
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New Music: Three Finger Shot’s ‘Stories From A Small Town’
‘Stories From A Small Town,’ the debut EP of East Coast expat band Three Finger Shot, proves that even when they’re taken away from the ocean, these Maritimers never forgot their musical roots. Released earlier this spring, the album features a mix of country and traditional Celtic music. The band is composed of Tony Ronalds, founding member of 90’s Nova Scotian folk group Kilt, and musical collaborater Trevor Bowering. They’ve been performing in their own respective acts for seventeen years, but have finally joined together for an exciting new take on Maritime folk. Continue reading New Music: Three Finger Shot’s ‘Stories From A Small Town’
New Music: ‘Liquid Courage’ from Blue Spirits
Liquid Courage is the debut album from Halifax, Nova Scotia based jazz group Blue Spirits. The album, recorded at Joel Plaskett’s New Scotland Yard Studio, is an accomplishment in more ways than one. Continue reading New Music: ‘Liquid Courage’ from Blue Spirits
Music Video: Stewart Legere’s ‘When I Was The King’
Earlier this year Stewart Legere released Quiet the Station. A veteran of the Halifax arts scene, Legere blew us away with his debut solo album. This week he’s released ‘When I Was The King’ the first video since the album came out in April. Continue reading Music Video: Stewart Legere’s ‘When I Was The King’
Exclusive: Future Forest Finally Releases 2017 Lineup & Poster
Future Forest has had more than its share of hard knocks this year. Festival organizer Tim Kukula had his home broken into, with money and equipment for the festival being stolen. Now, with festival season underway, it looks like Future Forest situation has drastically changed for the better. Continue reading Exclusive: Future Forest Finally Releases 2017 Lineup & Poster