All posts by Micaela Cockburn

Single: The Royal Volts Reveal Bizarre Touring Jokes With ‘King of the Road’

Just in time for the dead of summer, The Royal Volts have released this year’s headbanging touring theme song, “King Of The Road.” As their second single, the track reassures us the band are keeping their sound loud and and fast, and they’re pulling no punches while serving us straight-up rock ‘n’ roll. Continue reading Single: The Royal Volts Reveal Bizarre Touring Jokes With ‘King of the Road’

Imperial Theatre Announces Schedule for 26th Season

With the screening of retro film Jaws set for June 24, Saint John’s entertainment mainstay Imperial Theatre will be wrapping up for another summer. With the 25th season coming to an end,  the theatre has released the full schedule of events for its 26th season to get theatre-goers excited for what’s to come. Continue reading Imperial Theatre Announces Schedule for 26th Season

Music Video: Jessica Rhaye Celebrates Bob Dylan’s Birthday with ‘Ring Them Bells’

In celebration of Bob Dylan’s birthday on May 24th, Jessica Rhaye and The Ramshackle Parade released a gospel-folk-rock cover of the folk legend’s “Ring Them Bells.” As the first single off their upcoming album, Just Like A Woman – Songs of Bob Dylan, “Ring Them Bells” comes as just a glimpse of the nod to Dylan that Rhaye has in the works.

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Single: The Royal Volts Sign to Ragged Head Records – Release ‘Shake’

Not every deal made at the crossroads is made as eagerly as Robert Johnson’s decision to sell his soul for musical greatness. Sometimes, like in the scenario played out in “Shake,” the new single from The Royal Volts, we’re forced to make a bargain that’s a little harder to swallow. Coincidentally, The Royal Volts have just announced they’re the first band to sign with Jon Landry’s new Ragged Head Records. Continue reading Single: The Royal Volts Sign to Ragged Head Records – Release ‘Shake’