The tragic state of emergency happening right now in Fort McMurray should already be common knowledge. Thousands of buildings have been burnt, and tens of thousands displaced, with damage done in the millions of dollars. In the wake of such a disaster, many Albertans have been opening up their homes and businesses to those fleeing the fire, offering shelter, supplies, and compassion, but the massive outreach to help our family, friends, and fellow Canadians has been shown across the country. Continue reading East Coast Artists Showing Support For Fort McMurray
TNB Announces New Season And New Ambitions
Theatre New Brunswick has just announced its offerings for the new 2016-2017 season, all of which has been planned keeping in mind a central, challenging question: “How can we change?” Continue reading TNB Announces New Season And New Ambitions
New Music: Walrus’ ‘Goodbye Something’
Defining Walrus simply as ‘Psychedelic Pop’ seems an embarrassing understatement. With ‘Goodbye Something’, the band has shown that they cannot be pinned down or categorized inside the general umbrella of psychedelia. The EP boasts an impressive range of sounds that draw from hard driving classic rock solos, hazy surf rock infused lyrics: an effortless trance-like repetition blended with the chaos of drug-induced frenzy. ‘Pop’ doesn’t quite capture the eclectic blend of sound that the four piece Halifax gems have created, but then again, is there any combination of words that could? Continue reading New Music: Walrus’ ‘Goodbye Something’
Exclusive: Folly Fest Announces 2016 Lineup
Folly Fest is three days of ‘getting down and dirty dancin’ in the dust’ alongside the Saint John River in beautiful little Gagetown. Well known for being the friendliest festival in the Maritimes, it’s unsurprisingly also one of the most popular with performers and festival-goers alike. Today we have the official announcement of who you can expect to find on stage. Continue reading Exclusive: Folly Fest Announces 2016 Lineup
James Mullinger Announces Biggest Comedy Show Ever
For those of you who weren’t in attendance last week, James Mullinger just beat out Jerry Seinfeld for ticket sales in an event that packed Saint John’s Harbour Station. As if that weren’t big enough, on the heels of that milestone, Mullinger has just announced what is being billed as ‘The Biggest Comedy Show Ever’. Continue reading James Mullinger Announces Biggest Comedy Show Ever