Saint-Jack (the ever prolific JE Sheehy) of Moncton will be dropping his new EP Acadie Truck August 25. The three-song EP that fight back against common human conflicts. Continue reading New Music: Saint-Jack Album Gives Middle Finger to Anxiety, Depression and Heartbreak
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Messtivalmania X: Almost a Good Time
Messtival, probably the worst festival anywhere ever, had its 10th annual event this weekend in Anagance, New Brunswick. It took the form of a wrestling championship and as per the long and righteous traditions of Messtival, it sucked worse than a sweat drenched moustache.
In Review: KV Players Presents ‘Sister Act’
Let’s be real – a lot of us should seriously consider going to confession, some more than others. If the thought of walking into a church is enough to give you a heart attack, then KV Players performance of ‘Sister Act’ has you covered. Regardless of what you believe in, you will be out of your seat yelling, “Take Me to Heaven!” Continue reading In Review: KV Players Presents ‘Sister Act’
SappyFest: Sackville Challenges Urban Centres For Culture
I close my eyes and the thrum of Daniel Romano’s guitar begins to vibrate in my blood, like a primordial engine, revving before it launches into the full extent of its propulsion. We, my fellow festival goers and I, are suspended in the dense, sonic coda that inevitably precedes a concert, communally hanging on a breath, awaiting both the familiar and the unexpected —keen to be transported in the ethereal slipstream of live music. Sackville is the place and Sappyfest is the occasion, the small and brilliant festival that takes place here every summer. Continue reading SappyFest: Sackville Challenges Urban Centres For Culture
Halifax Urban Folk Festival Brings Major Songwriting Talents To Nova Scotia
Halifax is about to get its annual dose of folk as the Halifax Urban Folk Festival rolls into town later this month. Now in its eight year the festival boasts a healthy number of free shows, a whole series of songwriter circles, the launch of Floodland’s new album and performances from some of our favourite ECMA winners. Continue reading Halifax Urban Folk Festival Brings Major Songwriting Talents To Nova Scotia