Nestled into one of the most picturesque locations along the Bay of Fundy, the landscape surrounding Parrsboro, Nova Scotia has proven to be a dream for visiting artists. Since 2017, the community there has officially embraced their status as a getaway destination for artists when Parrsboro Creative organized the Parrsboro International Plein Air Festival, the largest plein air art festival in Canada. Continue reading Meet the Winners of the 2021 Parrsboro International Plein Air Festival
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Nick Doneff Delivers Laid-Back Lessons on ‘The Late August Days’
On the surface, Nick Doneff’s The Late August Days feels like a laid-back listen. And in a way, that feeling tracks. Still, as you start to peel back those layers of nonchalance, you’ll find an album rife with nostalgia and quiet life lessons. Continue reading Nick Doneff Delivers Laid-Back Lessons on ‘The Late August Days’
Dylan Devoe’s ‘Words and Sounds’ Proves You Only Need Two Ingredients to Make a Great Record
Cape Breton Island is a speck of rock sitting on the map. Just a little brother hanging around the heels of Nova Scotia, so it’s often easy to miss. Maybe this is why it has always felt the need to yell so loud.
It has hit above its weight in the music scene, been a kingpin in the coal mining industry, and secured its place in the history books by being home to the fortress of Louisbourg; an integral location in the French/English battles that shaped much of what Canada is today. It’s here that we start the conversation about Dylan Devoe’s latest album, Words and Sounds. Continue reading Dylan Devoe’s ‘Words and Sounds’ Proves You Only Need Two Ingredients to Make a Great Record
Tired of Earth, Matt Boudreau Launches Into Space
To mark the end of another year of the end of the world, Matt Boudreau took off for a tour through space and documented it all for us. Now paired with his track “MissingNo” off of his 2020 album Armageddon, the video of Boudreau’s space odyssey is ready for viewing.
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Neptune Theatre Pulls the Plug on Remaining Holiday Shows
With a spike in new cases across Nova Scotia, the live performance industry has been thrown into another tailspin and an uncertain future. Following today’s announcement from Nova Scotia’s Department of Public Health, Neptune Theatre has made the decision to pull the plug on their holiday shows. Continue reading Neptune Theatre Pulls the Plug on Remaining Holiday Shows