Years ago, Tara MacLean heard Adam Brazier sing in a musical and was taken aback by his vocal talents; “The first time I heard him sing, I wept.” She was instantly aware that she wanted to sing with him and to all our good fortune, the multi-talented tenor was more than happy to oblige. Continue reading Tara MacLean & Adam Brazier Perform a Duet of Gordon Lightfoot’s ‘A Song for a Winter’s Night’
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Classified Brings Us the Gift of a Hip Hop Holiday with ‘The Bells Are Ringing’
Saint Nick would forgive you for not equating rap and hip hop with Christmas, but there is an underappreciated overlap. Let’s even skip over the fact that Christmas lights are essentially just bling for your house/tree, that Santa’s suit would only otherwise be accepted in a late ’90s rap video, and that the spirit of excess can be heard echoing throughout our seasonal spending. Instead, let’s take a moment or two to appreciate the Maritimes’ predominant emcee’s addition to what may surprise many to learn is a pretty substantial collection of Christmas rapping. Continue reading Classified Brings Us the Gift of a Hip Hop Holiday with ‘The Bells Are Ringing’
It’s Looking Like a Blue Christmas for Quote the Raven on ‘Lonely Christmas Eve’
Newfoundland folk duo Quote the Raven softly remind us that Christmas bells can ring very hollow with a new single and video “Lonely Christmas Eve”. Everything that one may look forward to; the decorations, food, gifts, parties, music, traditions, even the abomination that is eggnog—can quickly reveal themselves as pointless and ultimately worthless when you cannot be with those who really provide the reason for the season. Continue reading It’s Looking Like a Blue Christmas for Quote the Raven on ‘Lonely Christmas Eve’
East Coast Christmas Gift Guide 2020
If there were ever a year for supporting local businesses this would be the one. The East’s annual Guide to East Coast Christmas Gift Giving is your chance to give a gift twice as we help you to find a locally-sourced treasure. Every one of these gifts means not only spreading a little holiday cheer with your loved ones but also supporting a small business. Continue reading East Coast Christmas Gift Guide 2020
Jenn Grant’s Personality Shines on New Holiday Single ‘Downtown on Christmas Eve’
It’s a divisive time of year. No, not because the US election is still being disputed, though that’s an obvious cause for debate—but an ongoing life-altering battle continues to rage on in households throughout the nation and we all must choose a side. Is it time to start celebrating Christmas already?
And with that, here comes Jenn Grant swaying smoothly back into our lives, throwing one of the first subtle jabs in this battle, firmly on the side of Christmas. Continue reading Jenn Grant’s Personality Shines on New Holiday Single ‘Downtown on Christmas Eve’