Michelle Morrison is hardly a stranger to New Brunswick’s music scene. Morrison has been a constant presence and has been performing on and off since 2013, beginning with the group Sawmill Creek. If it seems a bit past due for her to be releasing any recorded music, she’s making up for lost time with two folky new singles: “Quarter After Midnight” and “A Silver Lining.” Continue reading Michelle Morrison Debuts with a Pair of Folky Singles – ‘Quarter After Midnight’ and ‘A Silver Lining’
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Chamber Pop Duo Pallmer Go for Big Moods Through Minimalism on ‘Quiet Clapping’
Quiet Clapping, the latest EP from Fredericton-based chamber pop duo Pallmer, is a great slumbering beast. You can hear the organic rhythm of its heartbeat, the slow rise and fall of its breathing and even its thoughts flittering about. It’s a spectacular example of what Pallmer do best: well-appointed minimalism with classical roots and modern applications. Continue reading Chamber Pop Duo Pallmer Go for Big Moods Through Minimalism on ‘Quiet Clapping’
Tomato/Tomato Turn Car Singalong Into a Live Cover of Buddy Holly’s ‘Everyday’
In September 1957, Buddy Holly released his hit single “Peggy Sue” along with its B-side track, “Everyday,” and then, a short 18 months later, he plummeted from the skies over Clear Lake, Iowa. He died in that plane crash and, at least according to Don McLean, took the entirety of music along with him. This is precisely why I never listen to Buddy Holly while travelling anywhere. As a wise man once said, “I’m not superstitious, but I am a little stitious.”
That’s not enough to daunt the husband and wife duo of John and Lisa Mclaggan, better known as Tomato/Tomato. While recording their latest album in Nashville, the pair took to singing “Everyday” in their car until it wound up on the album’s tracklist. Continue reading Tomato/Tomato Turn Car Singalong Into a Live Cover of Buddy Holly’s ‘Everyday’
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