Last week Fredericton’s Harvest Jazz & Blues Festival was abuzz with the news that Georgian country-rockers Blackberry Smoke wouldn’t be headlining the festival, or even getting into the country on account of some legal troubles. Today the festival announced they had found their replacement, and that Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real would be taking the place honour on September 14th. Continue reading Willie Nelson’s Son Replaces Harvest Jazz & Blues Headliner
Third Shift Set To Transform Uptown Saint John
Last year’s inaugural nighttime contemporary art event, Third Shift, was by all accounts a huge success. From Acre Architects’ dramatic transformation of Grannan Lane into a sparkling public park space, to Jud Crandall’s dream-like Field Recording of winter storm sounds, the night of art and magic captured the hearts and imaginations of the people of Saint John. Continue reading Third Shift Set To Transform Uptown Saint John
Halifax Celebrates Gridlock The First
With over twenty-five bands spread out over three days, the inaugural Gridlock Festival made a positively chill and certifiably dank first impression on festival-goers in the downtown Halifax area. Drawn in by the buzz of headlining acts American Football and Wolf Parade, it was the depth of artistic talents and curated attractions that turned a mere high-school parking lot into a festival punching well above it’s first-year weight class. Continue reading Halifax Celebrates Gridlock The First
Evolve 2016: How I Spent My First Festival
This summer’s Evolve was my first music festival. I didn’t know what to expect going into it, but I don’t think I’ve ever been so happy to have worn a pair of rubber boots.
New Music: Heaven For Real’s ‘Kill Your Memory’
Halifax-based Heaven For Real have released ‘Kill Your Memory’, an eleven-song Slip ‘N Slide down the rabbit hole (and in a clear vinyl format no less).
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