Tag Archives: New Brunswick

Single: Dillon Anthony Explores New Terrain With ‘Jörmungandr’

Dillon Anthony is a man of mystery. Just when you think you know Dillon Anthony, he pulls out another bottle of whisky and peels back another layer. You’ll find yourself in a ‘Most Interesting Man in the World’ situation – gazing dreamily into his beard as he tells you some tale of being held at gun point in a far off land. or perhaps his recent trek across Sørøya, a small arctic island off the coast of Norway during an artist residency. Continue reading Single: Dillon Anthony Explores New Terrain With ‘Jörmungandr’

New Music: David R. Elliott Releases ‘Strawberry Grass’

“I think I realize where I’m going with my life” sings David R. Elliot on ‘Empty Rain‘, the last track on his latest release Strawberry Grass. It’s a startling admission of intent from the Saint John born singer-songwriter which, taken out of the context of the song, sounds like a mission statement. Continue reading New Music: David R. Elliott Releases ‘Strawberry Grass’

Folly Fest: A Guide To Parenting And Festivals

We get asked one question more than any other, “Can I bring my kids to this festival?” Specifically to Folly Fest. We get it. You’re not dead yet, you’re just trying to retain something vaguely reminiscent of your former social lives in this post-apocalyptic world you call ‘parenthood’.

The answer is yes. Absolutely. But maybe it’s best you know what you’re getting into first. Continue reading Folly Fest: A Guide To Parenting And Festivals

Market Square Celebrates Canada 150 With A New Sculpture From Phil Savage

From time to time I like to revisit the work of one of my favourite artists, and now thanks to Market Square thousands of people will be able to do that daily. Phil Savage, a sculptor from Kingston, New Brunswick is having a multi-piece work permanently installed in Saint John’s Market Square Atrium today in celebration of Canada’s 150th birthday. Continue reading Market Square Celebrates Canada 150 With A New Sculpture From Phil Savage

Exclusive: Future Forest Finally Releases 2017 Lineup & Poster

Future Forest has had more than its share of hard knocks this year. Festival organizer Tim Kukula had his home broken into, with money and equipment for the festival being stolen. Now, with festival season underway, it looks like Future Forest situation has drastically changed for the better. Continue reading Exclusive: Future Forest Finally Releases 2017 Lineup & Poster