Old Stock, Ben Caplan’s new album, is the equivalent of a one-man, off-Broadway musical bender; it’s equal parts political satire and reinvention of old-world musical storytelling.
Continue reading New Music: Ben Caplan’s ‘Old Stock’ is an Old-World Musical Bender
Each year, thousands gather in an east coast city to celebrate many of our most talented and successful local musicians. Returning this year to Halifax, Nova Scotia, the East Coast Music Awards brought excitement and an impressive lineup of shows to the city once again. It was a genuine pleasure to see a showcase of the abundance of talent here, and it was fun to get out just to enjoy the music. Our humble little side of this country has so much to offer when it comes to musicians, and it was a privilege to get to see so much of it in one place.
Some acts over the course of the weeklong musical showcase stuck out as being particularly memorable. Continue reading East Coast Music Awards Are Best With A Message
The Backstays are Saint John, New Brunswick’s newest band, and in a fitting ode (of sorts) to the city, the band’s first single “Dreams” is all about living life uptown, for better or worse. Continue reading Single: The Backstays Release Debut Single ‘Dreams’
Returning for its 23rd year, the Riverfront Jubilee is bringing a weekend full of music and activities to New Glasgow, Nova Scotia once again. They are announcing their first set of performers for this year, including headliners July Talk. Continue reading New Glasgow’s Riverfront Jubilee Honours Carlton Munroe With Songwriting Circle & Announces 2018 Lineup
Moncton’s annual Festival Inspire will be hitting the murals for the fourth time from July 9th to 14th. Throughout Moncton’s downtown area, festival-goers will once again have the opportunity to engage with art of all genres, locally and internationally, and will be presented with fan-favourite, free-of-charge activities, such as the Colour Party paint fight. Continue reading Festival Inspire Prepares For Its Fourth Artistic Extravaganza
