Mi’kmaq Hip Hop artist and two-time ECMA-nominee Tristan Grant, who performs as Wolf Castle, has launched a pilot project with Music·Musique NB in hopes of aiding Indigenous musicians within New Brunswick. The NB Indigenous Artist Development Grant, sponsored by Grant, aims to provide the tools, support and guidance that he might have benefited from when first beginning his music career. Continue reading Wolf Castle Sponsors New $3000 Prize for Indigenous Artists in New Brunswick
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Shivering Songs Festival Postpones to February, Jeremy Dutcher Dropping From Lineup
With the new year comes a renewed hope that we might see some more live shows than last year. Of course, still being in the throes of the pandemic, any concerts or festivals are easily swayed by surges of COVID-19. Unfortunately, this seems to be the case with New Brunswick’s Shivering Songs Festival, the date now pushed back to sometime in February and both Jeremy Dutcher and Grand Theft Boss having to drop off the bill of live shows. Continue reading Shivering Songs Festival Postpones to February, Jeremy Dutcher Dropping From Lineup
Zachary Greer Gives New Brunswick’s Last Fatal Duel a Dramatic Film Score, Releases First Single ‘Final Breath’
New Brunswick-based composer Zachary Greer set out with a goal of working on as many film and television projects as possible. However, as he points out, the opportunities available from New Brunswick’s film industry are often few and far between. The obvious solution for was Greer was to take matters into his own hands to craft a soundtrack for a film that doesn’t even exist. “Final Breath” is the first single from his album about a historic New Brunswick event, that features chamber pop duo Pallmer. Continue reading Zachary Greer Gives New Brunswick’s Last Fatal Duel a Dramatic Film Score, Releases First Single ‘Final Breath’
Chuck Bowie’s New Novel ‘Her Irish Boyfriend: Donovan: Thief For Hire’ is a High Action Pub Crawl
Chuck Bowie’s newest addition to his crime fiction series, Her Irish Boyfriend Donovan: Thief for Hire, takes us to the underworld of Dublin and York, and into the lives of lost girls, clever cops, violent gangs and late-night eateries while enjoying the seat of the pants adventures of a professional thief. Continue reading Chuck Bowie’s New Novel ‘Her Irish Boyfriend: Donovan: Thief For Hire’ is a High Action Pub Crawl
The Divorcees Put ’70s Country Along With a Bit of ‘Grit and Groove’ Into ‘Drop Of Blood’
The Divorcees have carved out a cozy spot for themselves within the east coast music scene. They are tried and true classic country flag-wavers. Even if you are not a fan, their sound is likely to recall memories of growing up listening to the legends on the radio weekend from afternoons long gone by. They love this genre and that emotion and affection shine through in all their songs. With their newest release, Drop of Blood, the Moncton-based group has succeeded in harnessing this sense of nostalgia and charm that strikes so close to home for many of us. Continue reading The Divorcees Put ’70s Country Along With a Bit of ‘Grit and Groove’ Into ‘Drop Of Blood’