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Living Roots Flourishes in Fredericton with Careful Curation

As Mike ‘Mumble’ Humble, The Official Mumble of Folly Fest, once wisely explained, the key to putting on a great music festival is all about curating the vibe. Admittedly, he wasn’t terribly specific on what encompasses the vibe or how one might curate it. Despite attending event after event in a repeated cycle of venues and even with a repetition of bands, one still gets a sense of the distinct variety of flavours the vibe might take on; flavours that make each festival unique. It’s like some sort of magic spice that the organizers toss into the mix. If anything, this year’s Living Roots Music Festival had a vibe that was very carefully curated with the eclectic mix of spectacular artists it brought to Fredericton. Continue reading Living Roots Flourishes in Fredericton with Careful Curation

Backroad Ball Returns For Third Year – Announces Lineup, Workshops & More

From June 15-17, female motorcyclists from across the country and beyond will gather once again for the third annual Backroad Ball—a women-only motorcycle campout and adventure weekend in Penobsquis. Those attending this year can look forward to a weekend filled with live music, fire performers, burlesque, pole dancers, yoga and more. Continue reading Backroad Ball Returns For Third Year – Announces Lineup, Workshops & More

New Music: Raglan Road’s Self-titled a Nod to Seaside Classics

Four-man trad group Raglan Road have released a new wave of classics in their most recent album of the same name. The group, whose members hail from all around the Maritimes, put their chic rock spin on the traditional sea shanties and jigs that have been made popular by renowned artists such as Steve Earle, the Rankin Family and the Dropkick Murphys. Continue reading New Music: Raglan Road’s Self-titled a Nod to Seaside Classics

Music Video: Jamie Comeau & The Crooked Teeth Capture Live Performance Of ‘Breathe For You’

One of the biggest challenges facing any band is the process of translating into a recording all of that blessedly frantic noise and energy that’s generated on stage, thrown into a live audience and spat back at you. It’s lightning in a bottle. There’s just no capturing what is created in that moment. Jamie Comeau & The Crooked Teeth might have come close. Their live video for ‘Breathe For You’, recorded at Saint John’s Kent Theatre gives a great sense of why they’re one of the most exciting bands coming out of Saint John. Continue reading Music Video: Jamie Comeau & The Crooked Teeth Capture Live Performance Of ‘Breathe For You’