Fredericton’s blues funk trio The Tortoise, The Hare & The Millionaire have been a mainstay of New Brunswick’s music scene since 2016. They’ve been a constant presence at shows and festivals, making Matthew Carr (Vox/Guitar), Ted Nicholson (Drums), and Eric Allard (Bass) some of the busiest, and most readily identifiable musicians in the province. While the trio are used to appearing alongside guest performers, the band are making a permanent change to their lineup. Today they announced that The Tortoise, The Hare & The Millionaire will no long be a trio, but a quintet, with the additions of Adam Johnson (Trumpet) and Jenn Russell (Sax).
In the categories of apples and oranges, it is hard to put the musical efforts of Amy Stone into a single fruit basket. On one hand, there is the lascivious, bacchanalian romp of The Galpines, a no holds barred folk-powered free-for-all of questionable life choices. On the other hand we have, Amy Stone & The Veneers, a perfectly polished high-powered pop machine. The two are almost incomparable, but with the release of the latter’s debut single, “Courage Under Fire,” we’re now at least able to hold them up side by side. Continue reading Single: Amy Stone & The Veneers Debut First Single, ‘Courage Under Fire’→
If you grew up in New Brunswick, there’s a good chance you’ve got a tale (or two) that starts with “so, I picked up a case of Moose Light.” It dominated as the defacto beer of the east coast for at least a generation. In recognition of the brew, Saint John songwriter Kylie Fox has penned “This Beer is Home,” an ode to her brand of choice. Continue reading Single: Kylie Fox Pens an Ode to Moosehead Beer with ‘This Beer is Home’→
