Last week Fredericton’s Harvest Jazz & Blues Festival was abuzz with the news that Georgian country-rockers Blackberry Smoke wouldn’t be headlining the festival, or even getting into the country on account of some legal troubles. Today the festival announced they had found their replacement, and that Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real would be taking the place honour on September 14th. Continue reading Willie Nelson’s Son Replaces Harvest Jazz & Blues Headliner
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Third Shift Set To Transform Uptown Saint John
Last year’s inaugural nighttime contemporary art event, Third Shift, was by all accounts a huge success. From Acre Architects’ dramatic transformation of Grannan Lane into a sparkling public park space, to Jud Crandall’s dream-like Field Recording of winter storm sounds, the night of art and magic captured the hearts and imaginations of the people of Saint John. Continue reading Third Shift Set To Transform Uptown Saint John
Evolve 2016: How I Spent My First Festival
This summer’s Evolve was my first music festival. I didn’t know what to expect going into it, but I don’t think I’ve ever been so happy to have worn a pair of rubber boots.
Video: Folly Fest 2016
In a bizarre turn of events, and for the first time in recent history, Folly Fest experienced three consecutive days of good weather. Over the course of the last weekend in June, the Gagetown based music festival saw unprecedented amounts of sunshine. Continue reading Video: Folly Fest 2016
New Music: Weird Lines’ ‘Weird Lines’
It’s the 90s turn to make their resurgence. The evidence is all around us: acid-washed-mom-jeans, neon spandex, crop tops, and the ever-loathed fanny pack. But this is the price we are willing to pay if it means the re-popularization of the grimy 90s music we will always cherish. The 90s brought us Nirvana, Letters to Cleo, The Smashing Pumpkins, and countless other favourites. Nearly two decades later, Weird Lines are following in these noble footsteps with their self-titled LP. Continue reading New Music: Weird Lines’ ‘Weird Lines’