Rita MacNeil’s “Flying On Your Own” has been treated to a cover by Jenn Grant–the third in Grant collection of self-producer covers of Canadian classics–marking both the anniversary of MacNeil’s passing and the announcement that MacNeil is being celebrated as the latest inductee to the Canadian Songwriters Hall. Continue reading Jenn Grant Covers Rita MacNeil’s ‘Flying on your Own’ as Artist Inducted Into Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame
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Catherine MacLellan and Dylan Menzie Top Winners at 2021 Music PEI Awards
In the midst of a special social distanced edition of this year’s Credit Union Music PEI Week, 31 awards were awarded in celebration of Prince Edward Island’s top musicians and industry professionals of 2021. Catherine MacLellan and Dylan Menzie both topped that list of winners by taking home three awards each. Continue reading Catherine MacLellan and Dylan Menzie Top Winners at 2021 Music PEI Awards
Moncton’s Frye Festival Goes Digital for 2021 Literary Event
Moncton, New Brunswick’s annual Frye Festival has released an events list for its 22nd iteration. The literary festival will be taking place digitally, from April 16-25 on Frye Festival’s very own YouTube channel. Authors and special guests from across Canada and abroad will feature in discussions, reading, lectures and more to create a world-class creativity opportunity for people of all ages. Continue reading Moncton’s Frye Festival Goes Digital for 2021 Literary Event
Bluesman Mike Biggar Turns Candidate in Run for Quispamsis Town Council
Mike Biggar, award-winning bluesman, is hanging up his woes in favour of politics. This week, the Quispamsis, New Brunswick-based musician and winner of three Prix MNB Awards and two East Coast Music Awards, announced his bid for a seat on the town council. Continue reading Bluesman Mike Biggar Turns Candidate in Run for Quispamsis Town Council
Cal Johnson Named First Recipient of Music·Musique NB’s Indigenous Artist Development Program
Cal Johnson, of Tobique First Nation in New Brunswick, has been named as the first recipient of Music·Musique NB’s Indigenous Artist Development Program; an initiative created to provide an Indigenous artist with the tools, support and guidance to achieve a new musical project. Continue reading Cal Johnson Named First Recipient of Music·Musique NB’s Indigenous Artist Development Program