We know that climate change is coming on us fast, but what will be the personal challenges? My guest today is Jorja Taylor, the student director of the upcoming Theatre UNB production of Shorelines, an eco-thriller written by award-winning Canadian playwright Mishka Lavigne. They join me to discuss the personal seriousness of an eco-disaster, the
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Episode 62 History, the Orionids and music. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS | More
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Art is often the practice of seeing what isn’t there, backwards and in layers. My guest is Tony Scott, a FAA Artist in Residence working on watercolour painting. Tony discusses the challenge of watercolours, gestural painting, and how you need to move through the “ugly phase” of painting layers. Podcast: Play in new window |
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Several groups are calling for action on energy affordability in New Brunswick. On Friday, the Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now (ACORN), and the New Brunswick Coalition of Persons with Disabilities (NBCPD), held a press conference at Imprint Youth in Fredericton. At the press conference, speakers called for an income-based energy rebate for low-to-moderate-income
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Another week, another great batch of new local tunes mixed in with some classic alt rock! New tunes from Connor Fox, Stoopheads, Kitsch, Kiwi Jr and more! The Avengers – The American in Me The Black Keys – Everlasting Light Cor de Lux – Ping Pong Lee Ranaldo – Tajikistan (Nice To Meet You)
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Ancient arts can still survive in modern artists. My guest is Jennifer Digby, a FAA artist in residence who was working on spinning her own yarn from wool with a portable wheel. She discusses her journey from being an avid knitter to inevitably learning to create her own wool from scratch. We talk about the
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In this week’s episode, we preview an event dedicated to supporting emerging musicians from New Brunswick; and, look at University of New Brunswick professor Herb Emery’s research on the information and communications technology sector. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS | More
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This week on People Need Music, Tonya chats with Jordy Balicki about Saskatchewan band, South West. They discuss the Sask music scene, supportive communities and South West’s upcoming album, Perpetual Stew. @_south_west_sw Playlist: Jon Bryant – Light South West – If Only I Knew (What We Are Fighting For) South West – For You South
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The Charlotte Street Arts Centre is hosting its annual Fest Forward event in Fredericton this weekend. Fest Forward is essentially a free professional development weekend for musical artists from New Brunswick. It culminates in a concert the public can attend on Saturday night. For the full story, hit the play button below. Podcast: Play in
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In this week’s episode, we learn about the Fredericton Fire Department’s new ignitable liquid detection canine team; the City of Fredericton’s proposed 2027 water and sewer budget; and a Fredericton man participating in a charity contest. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS | More
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Art is a way to express yourself, your world and your heart. My guest is Katherine Moller, a local musician who’s specialty is the violin — or the fiddle, depending on the piece. She spent her time in the residency combing through and refining musical compositions relating back to a reflective trip in France. Podcast:
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Ottawa based singer/songwriter, James LeClaire has two shows in New Brunswick this weekend so he called into People Need Music to chat about his new album, The Deal. If your find yourself in Riverside-Albert at Moonbrook Manor, or in Saint John at Harmony House, be sure to check out James’ show. Playlist Daniel Lanois –
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You know the old expression, “hang a lampshade on it”? Sometimes, that’s exactly what is needed. My guest today is Faith MacFarlane, who spent her time in residence at the Barracks building functional art in the form of complicated, sophisticated lampshades. This art challenges her to combine fabric, sculpting, and light to make an impact,
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Big week for new music! I’ve got new tracks for you from Dad Patrol, Stoopheads, Kitsch, This is Lorelei and so much more! Rick White – STANDING IN THE YARD Kitsch – Breakfast Kitsch – Kitsch! Primus – Over the Falls Dad Patrol – Tourniquet Cor de Lux – Cannibals Morphine – Cocoon Stoopheads
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Art can celebrate, but it can also challenge, inspire and offer change. My guest is Jacqueline Carr, a mixed-media artist who sought to challenge assumptions and invite the public to share their stories of how language and action has been used to oppress, do harm and box in women. In return, she offers them each
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Words are magical containers for thoughts, both shaping and being shaped by them. My guest today is Marla Lesage, who spent her time in the FAA artist residency rediscovering of writing poetry, rather than the illustrated children’s books she had usually been writing. She had fun inspiring others to “pick a word” to create their
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In this week’s episode, we highlight the work of Bronwen Cunningham, a Fredericton woman who last month was posthumously awarded the New Brunswick Human Rights Award. We also visit Fredericton High School for the grand opening of a new outdoor classroom; and, bring you more coverage of the Writers of the Realm literary festival from
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Dad Patrol are about to release their newest album, Chainsaw Fight Fantastic, on October 2, 2026. Band members Zach Pelletier and Simon Boudreau came by the CHSR FM studios to give us a sneak peek of this awesome new album! Follow Dad Patrol (@dadpatrolband) for details on the album release parties! Playlist Dad Patrol –
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Nostalgia is a funny thing, because it can hit you for people, places and times you’ve never been to. My guest today is Peter Hicks, a local musician, songwriter and author, who has released three books this year alone. The second of those books is For One Thing, a novel set in the near-history of
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What kind of animals are you, deep down inside? My guest today is Cheryl Ford, working at the Picaroon’s Roundhouse on a layered set of paintings exploring the notion of “Spirit Animals”. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS | More
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Some voices are iconic, and it takes a brave — and talented — artist to step into them. My guests are vocalist Karine and musician Nadia Francavilla (and part of Atlantic Sinfonia), to talk about the upcoming performance of PIAF, a tribute to the incredible vocalist Edith Piaf. PIAF kicks off a tour across the
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Most artists work with visible arts, but a writer‘s work lives in the mind, and often explores things that can exist no where else. My guest is Jenna James, a musician, writer and student, working on a creative thesis project about “fools” appearing in popular culture. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS |
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Artists often have to develop their mental eyes to transform their vision into process; sometimes, it also means thinking backwards, and in reverse. My guest is Hayle Monroe, a printmaker and painter who was engaged in a new process (for her) of “reductive linocut printmaking”, where as each layer of the print is created, it
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