Just in time for Christmas, Theatre New Brunswick’s production of ‘The Snow Queen’ premiered this Thursday, with such apt timing that the recent cold snap is starting to seem like a conveniently-timed marketing campaign. A faithful adaptation of Hans Christian Anderson’s classic fairy tale by the same name with a script by TNB Artistic Director Thomas Morgan Jones, ‘The Snow Queen’ is a light-hearted, enjoyable seasonal tale that’s fun for the whole family. Continue reading In Review: TNB’s ‘The Snow Queen’
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New Music: Kurtis Eugene’s ‘Old Rooms New Light’
Halifax’s Kurtis Eugene has released his debut EP, ‘Old Rooms New Light’. An album written and recorded partially in Milford, Nova Scotia, and partially in Christchurch, New Zealand, ‘Old Rooms New Light’ provides an experience of otherworldly acoustic chill, with haunting vocals over orchestral guitars. With a distinct indie sound that seems the lovechild of Radiohead and Fleet Foxes, or a second generation Bert Jansch, ‘Old Rooms New Light’ is clearly the product of a long, focused writing and recording process. Continue reading New Music: Kurtis Eugene’s ‘Old Rooms New Light’
New Music: Matt Steele & The Corvette Sunset’s ‘Songs For Catherine Anne’
Halifax-based Matt Steele & The Corvette Sunset have just released their debut album, ‘Songs for Catherine Anne’. Frontman of punk group Split Lips, Matt Steele is branching off into his first solo project, with a full album of catchy tracks ranging from folk-infused acoustic tunes to upbeat pop-punk. Continue reading New Music: Matt Steele & The Corvette Sunset’s ‘Songs For Catherine Anne’
In Review: TNB’s ‘Ghost Light’
Ghost Light, Theatre New Brunswick’s latest production, opened this Thursday. An autobiographical one-man show written and performed by renowned Canadian actor Shawn Wright, Ghost Light tells the story of his relationship with his late mother, and how she inspired his passion for theatre. Continue reading In Review: TNB’s ‘Ghost Light’
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’