At first listen, Kenny James’s ‘Truth In Every Lie’ sounds like your pretty standard country fare – it’s got all the parts: the ballad-esque twang, the characteristic lament of some vaguely retold misfortunate, and the catchy upbeat twist to the chorus. The truth of the song is that rather than a bit of radio-fodder, it’s actually the very real tale of a young New Brunswick man who went missing four years ago. Continue reading Video: Kenny James’s ‘Truth In Every Lie’
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New Music: John Richard’s ‘Lost In Dublin’
Today, John Richard releases his second album, ‘Lost in Dublin’. Following up on his 2014 debut, ‘Blue Valley’, which had seen him nominated for Music NB‘s Blues Artist of the Year, ‘Lost in Dublin’ is a strong sequel. The album incorporates elements of soul, rock, and folk into the mix, all around a solid blues basis, making for a very well-rounded listening experience. Continue reading New Music: John Richard’s ‘Lost In Dublin’
Real Food Café Coming To Picaroons’ Roundhouse
Fredericton’s North Side has always been pretty exciting, but this week an announcement was made that’s making it just that much better. Picaroons and Real Food Connections will be partnering up for a new Roundhouse Café at Picaroons’ brewery in Devon. Continue reading Real Food Café Coming To Picaroons’ Roundhouse
NSLC Respond To Big Spruce Brewing’s Open Letter
Recently, Jeremy White of Cape Breton-based Big Spruce Brewing published an open letter airing his beefs with the Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation. In the letter, White cites ten very specific complaints regarding how the current bureaucracy is handling the growing craft beer industry, ranging from limiting the size of their glassware to the use of unconstitutional mark-ups (or what most people would refer to as taxes). Continue reading NSLC Respond To Big Spruce Brewing’s Open Letter
Music Nova Scotia Hands Out Forty-Eight Awards
Musicians and industry professionals (and fans of both) flocked to Truro last week for the annual Nova Scotia Music Week. The four day long event featured musical showcases, convention workshops, and of course the forty-eight Music Nova Scotia Awards being handed out. Continue reading Music Nova Scotia Hands Out Forty-Eight Awards