Nestled into one of the most picturesque locations along the Bay of Fundy, the landscape surrounding Parrsboro, Nova Scotia has proven to be a dream for visiting artists. Since 2017, the community there has officially embraced their status as a getaway destination for artists when Parrsboro Creative organized the Parrsboro International Plein Air Festival, the largest plein air art festival in Canada. Continue reading Meet the Winners of the 2021 Parrsboro International Plein Air Festival
Tag Archives: Nova Scotia
Dylan Devoe’s ‘Words and Sounds’ Proves You Only Need Two Ingredients to Make a Great Record
Cape Breton Island is a speck of rock sitting on the map. Just a little brother hanging around the heels of Nova Scotia, so it’s often easy to miss. Maybe this is why it has always felt the need to yell so loud.
It has hit above its weight in the music scene, been a kingpin in the coal mining industry, and secured its place in the history books by being home to the fortress of Louisbourg; an integral location in the French/English battles that shaped much of what Canada is today. It’s here that we start the conversation about Dylan Devoe’s latest album, Words and Sounds. Continue reading Dylan Devoe’s ‘Words and Sounds’ Proves You Only Need Two Ingredients to Make a Great Record
Neptune Theatre Pulls the Plug on Remaining Holiday Shows
With a spike in new cases across Nova Scotia, the live performance industry has been thrown into another tailspin and an uncertain future. Following today’s announcement from Nova Scotia’s Department of Public Health, Neptune Theatre has made the decision to pull the plug on their holiday shows. Continue reading Neptune Theatre Pulls the Plug on Remaining Holiday Shows
Nicole Ariana Debuts Live Performance Video from Nova Scotia Music Week Sessions
Nicole Ariana is finding silver linings in peculiar circumstances. Hot on the tail of releasing a sleek new music video for her single, “Costs A Lot,” comes a live performance video for the same song and she says it’s already opening doors for her. Continue reading Nicole Ariana Debuts Live Performance Video from Nova Scotia Music Week Sessions
Thirty Artists Contributing Talents to Cross-Country Event in Support of Canadian Flood Victims
After severe flooding in three Canadian provinces this season, a group of over thirty musicians have come together to organize a benefit concert for the flood victims who have lost their homes and properties. Among the performing artists are Juno Award winners, a Latin Grammy winner and a Grammy nominee, and that’s just to start. Continue reading Thirty Artists Contributing Talents to Cross-Country Event in Support of Canadian Flood Victims