There is no question that David R Elliott is a Maritimer. He knows it’s been a hard winter – time for some reverb soaked balls to the wall Rock ‘n’ Roll! Grab your bag, catch up with the train, and don’t forget your bottle of whiskey; you’ll need it. Continue reading New Music: David R Elliott’s Sunshine
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Getting Our Feet Wet At Paddlefest 2015
St. Andrews is one of New Brunswick’s greatest treasures. The small seaside town is a beautiful spot to do anything, or absolutely nothing. It’s provided a retreat for artists, and it’s the first stop for tourists this side of the American border. So when it came time for this year’s annual Paddlefest, we sent down Cory Richardson with a camera. Continue reading Getting Our Feet Wet At Paddlefest 2015
The Quiet Reserve of Mo Kenney
Mo Kenney is wearing what we have decided is possibly the best cardigan ever. We don’t toss declarations like that around lightly. Not about cardigans, and especially not in the context of the rich history they have being worn by rockstars.
“Yeah, it’s great. I just got it,” Mo humbly admits.
It’s one of the longest winters in New Brunswick history, and despite the superior quality of Mo’s most excellent cardigan, I’m not sure it’s ready to to compete with the wind that’s been steadily gnawing at us.
“It’s a little cold,” is all Mo says, as the photographer begins to worry that he’s now shivering too much to get the shot. Three hours later, she’s announcing to a sold-out house, “I have a bit of a cold. I don’t know if you can tell,” before launching into a song. Continue reading The Quiet Reserve of Mo Kenney
Earthbound Trio Closing In On Indiegogo Goals
The 2013 release of Earthbound Trio’s ‘Lettuce Turnip the Beet’ garnered nominations for both ECMAs, and MNB awards, and won them a Galaxie Rising Star. Now, the lads are back in the studio working on a full length album, with ‘Soil & Ash,’ set to release in summer of 2015, and they’re accomplishing it through an indiegogo campaign.
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25 Best Album Covers Of The East Coast
You shouldn’t judge a book by its cover. The same, no doubt, holds true that you shouldn’t judge an album for its cover, but there’s nothing wrong with judging a cover as a cover. A good album cover might relate to its lyrical content, but more often than not, it’s the glitzy bit of packaging that draws us in, and in that regard, is a deserving art form in its own right. It’s that physical keepsake from a live show, a canvas for the band’s autographs, and the liner notes flipped through on the first, or umpteenth, listening. It’s an integral part of the whole musical experience. Here are what we think are some of the best that the East Coast has to offer. Long live the album cover. Continue reading 25 Best Album Covers Of The East Coast