Paddlefest 2013

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St. Andrews

The beauty of St. Andrews is unmeasurable, Water Street is the type of area you’d only see on a postcard. And this is the backdrop for Paddlefest, a combination of music and outdoor recreation. Known as “the festival that opens the season” and sometimes referred to as the musicians festival, once I saw the line up organizer Luke MacDonald had assembled this year I knew had to go down and check it out for myself.

The Kendra Gale Band

My first stop was Friday afternoon at The Red Herring Pub. Let me start off by saying the atmosphere there was amazing. It felt like everyone knew everyone and that the stranger sitting beside me has been my friend for years. That’s the charm of St. Andrews. As I enjoyed some pub food and a couple wobbly pops Randy Lavigne began to perform. Armed with only a guitar, harmonica, and good ol’ foot stompin’ he immediately grabbed my attention. Looking as if he stole his wardrobe right off John Denver he played his heart out (including doing some great Black Keys covers) in the crowded pub. As a special treat Kendra Gale joined Randy Lavigne on his last song right before her set was to begin. This being my first time at The Red Herring I now completely understand why so many great band pass through here. The Kendra Gale Band, which is actually just Kendra Gale on guitar and a drummer, took the stage after Randy and played some tunes. Clearly, she has a great fan base in her hometown.

Next up I was going to head over to Sunbury Shores to catch Zac Crouse and Morgan MacDonald. On the way over I popped into the Main Stage tent and snuck in on Thom Swift’s soundcheck. That was one show I was really looking forward to later in the evening.

Morgan MacDonald

Morgan MacDonald opened for Zac Crouse after a nice introduction from Jamie Steel. Morgan is originally from Chester Bay, Nova Scotia and delivered great stories before each of his songs. He already has an EP out called “Back To The Wilderness”, which is also a song he had written about his Grandmother’s death, and musically he could be compared to an early John Mayer. He’s off to record another album in Toronto the following weekend that will be produced by a member or Rheostatics so listen for that on CHSR in the future. 

Zac Crouse

Zac Crouse was joined by Acres and Acres members Kris Pope and Ian Bent. Together the trio played songs while also showing clips from Crouse’s documentary that goes along with his new album “Paddle To The Ocean”. This album was written when Crouse, an avid kayaker, paddled from Ottawa all the way to Halifax, towing his kayak with his bike where the rivers ended. Zac Crouse has a great sense of humour and kept the crowd entertained with stories and song explanations. Having listened to his album a few times before I have a whole new appreciation for it now that I know exactly where the songs came from and the deeper meanings behind them. The album is about grief, loss, and healing. It takes a true artist to take something as tragic as the sudden loss of your best friend and turn it onto something beautiful like this album. And thanks to Zac for taking the time to chat with me for a little while after the show.

Thom Swift

After Zac Crouse’s set I went over to the Main Stage to catch what I dubbed the “Pre-Harvest” show. Tonight Gordie Tentrees, Thom Swift and the El Caminos, Ross Neilsen, and the incredible duo of Keith Hallett and Garrett Mason were all taking the stage. Unfortunately I didn’t make it in time to see Tentrees but I arrived just in time to catch Swift in action. And the only way he can be described is as “a boss”.

Ross Neilsen

He absolutely commands the stage and it was neat to watch a bit of the set with Ross Neilsen who himself is an absolute master at his craft. The entire crowd was dancing while Neilsen was on stage. Although his new album “Resurrection” currently is in regular rotation at CHSR 97.9FM he’d like to see it on ALL the local stations and encourages everyone to call their local DJ’s and request the album’s first single “Need You More”. And frankly, the album deserves it, it’s incredible. Finally, Keith Hallett and Garrett Mason took stage and ended the night in a true blues fashion.

Garrett Mason & Keith Hallett

Even though I have seen them play a dozen times before they still make you stand there in awe when they perform. Because they have played together so much the chemistry between them is like nothing else. By the end of Friday night Paddlefest had already exceeded my expectations.

Gianna Lauren

The next afternoon I went to see Forward Music Group’s Gianna Lauren at the Honeybee Cafe. The perfect word for her is charming. It was just her and her guitar and she kept the audience engaged every second with her witty banter.

After Gianna I headed back to The Red Herring Pub to see Ross Neilsen do a solo performance. On the walk over I was given another reminder of how beautiful St. Andrews really is, the sun half shining and the salt water smells wafting into the air. Once again in good company at the pub, (and I have to mention that their server Matt was absolutely extraordinary), Ross played a free show for the pub patrons much different from the night before.

Folly & The Hunter

Montreal’s Folly and the Hunter played Saturday evening at Sunbury Shores and I have to say that an art gallery is the perfect place for them because they are nothing but pure art. Multi instrumental art. I have listened to their album a few times before but what I didn’t realize was that they all switched instruments depending on the song! And it’s absolutely frustrating to see that kind of talent not getting the mainstream attention that they deserve. But it was great to see how packed this venue was.

The Olympic Symphonium

Fredericton’s own The Olympic Symphonium played after Folly and the Hunter, and the harmonies! Again here is an example of amazing musicianship when all bands switched instruments with varying songs and even all members took turns singing lead. The Olympic Symphonium really is Fredericton talent at its finest. They performed one of those sets that you wished would just go on and on. I’m really looking forward to their new album out this fall.

Paper Lions

Saturday night at the Main Stage Aidan Knight and The Belle Comedians played their sets before I got there, but I did catch Paper Lions and Grand Theft Bus. Paper Lions had the entire crowd jumping and singing along. Their singer even went into the audience on their last song and performed with the crowd. And there was quite the crowd, the tent was packed! It seemed that all the other artists who had performed that week were at the show too. Paper Lions have a new album coming out this summer and treated us to a few new tracks!

Grand Theft Bus

Last but not least was Grand Theft Bus, a perfect way to end the night. They’re a festival favourite wherever they go.

Paddlefest really is the music festival for musicians. It was such a great weekend full of music and I was a little sad when it was all over. But, it gives me something to look forward to next spring! See you all at Paddlefest 2014!

Paddlefest 2013

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Paddlefest 2013

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St. Andrews

St. Andrews

The beauty of St. Andrews is unmeasurable, Water Street is the type of area you’d only see on a postcard. And this is the backdrop for Paddlefest, a combination of music and outdoor recreation. Known as “the festival that opens the season” and sometimes referred to as the musicians festival, once I saw the line up organizer Luke MacDonald had assembled this year I knew had to go down and check it out for myself.

The Kendra Gale Band

The Kendra Gale Band

My first stop was Friday afternoon at The Red Herring Pub. Let me start off by saying the atmosphere there was amazing. It felt like everyone knew everyone and that the stranger sitting beside me has been my friend for years. That’s the charm of St. Andrews. As I enjoyed some pub food and a couple wobbly pops Randy Lavigne began to perform. Armed with only a guitar, harmonica, and good ol’ foot stompin’ he immediately grabbed my attention. Looking as if he stole his wardrobe right off John Denver he played his heart out (including doing some great Black Keys covers) in the crowded pub. As a special treat Kendra Gale joined Randy Lavigne on his last song right before her set was to begin. This being my first time at The Red Herring I now completely understand why so many great band pass through here. The Kendra Gale Band, which is actually just Kendra Gale on guitar and a drummer, took the stage after Randy and played some tunes. Clearly, she has a great fan base in her hometown.

Next up I was going to head over to Sunbury Shores to catch Zac Crouse and Morgan MacDonald. On the way over I popped into the Main Stage tent and snuck in on Thom Swift’s soundcheck. That was one show I was really looking forward to later in the evening.

 

Morgan MacDonald

Morgan MacDonald

Morgan MacDonald opened for Zac Crouse after a nice introduction from Jamie Steel. Morgan is originally from Chester Bay, Nova Scotia and delivered great stories before each of his songs. He already has an EP out called “Back To The Wilderness”, which is also a song he had written about his Grandmother’s death, and musically he could be compared to an early John Mayer. He’s off to record another album in Toronto the following weekend that will be produced by a member or Rheostatics so listen for that on CHSR in the future.

Zac Crouse

Zac Crouse

Zac Crouse was joined by Acres and Acres members Kris Pope and Ian Bent. Together the trio played songs while also showing clips from Crouse’s documentary that goes along with his new album “Paddle To The Ocean”. This album was written when Crouse, an avid kayaker, paddled from Ottawa all the way to Halifax, towing his kayak with his bike where the rivers ended. Zac Crouse has a great sense of humour and kept the crowd entertained with stories and song explanations. Having listened to his album a few times before I have a whole new appreciation for it now that I know exactly where the songs came from and the deeper meanings behind them. The album is about grief, loss, and healing. It takes a true artist to take something as tragic as the sudden loss of your best friend and turn it onto something beautiful like this album. And thanks to Zac for taking the time to chat with me for a little while after the show.

Thom Swift

Thom Swift

After Zac Crouse’s set I went over to the Main Stage to catch what I dubbed the “Pre-Harvest” show. Tonight Gordie Tentrees, Thom Swift and the El Caminos, Ross Neilsen, and the incredible duo of Keith Hallett and Garrett Mason were all taking the stage. Unfortunately I didn’t make it in time to see Tentrees but I arrived just in time to catch Swift in action. And the only way he can be described is as “a boss”.

Ross Neilsen

Ross Neilsen

He absolutely commands the stage and it was neat to watch a bit of the set with Ross Neilsen who himself is an absolute master at his craft. The entire crowd was dancing while Neilsen was on stage. Although his new album “Resurrection” currently is in regular rotation at CHSR 97.9FM he’d like to see it on ALL the local stations and encourages everyone to call their local DJ’s and request the album’s first single “Need You More”. And frankly, the album deserves it, it’s incredible. Finally, Keith Hallett and Garrett Mason took stage and ended the night in a true blues fashion.

Garrett Mason & Keith Hallett

Garrett Mason & Keith Hallett

Even though I have seen them play a dozen times before they still make you stand there in awe when they perform. Because they have played together so much the chemistry between them is like nothing else. By the end of Friday night Paddlefest had already exceeded my expectations.

Gianna Lauren

Gianna Lauren

The next afternoon I went to see Forward Music Group’s Gianna Lauren at the Honeybee Cafe. The perfect word for her is charming. It was just her and her guitar and she kept the audience engaged every second with her witty banter.

After Gianna I headed back to The Red Herring Pub to see Ross Neilsen do a solo performance. On the walk over I was given another reminder of how beautiful St. Andrews really is, the sun half shining and the salt water smells wafting into the air. Once again in good company at the pub, (and I have to mention that their server Matt was absolutely extraordinary), Ross played a free show for the pub patrons much different from the night before.

 

Folly & The Hunter

Folly & The Hunter

Montreal’s Folly and the Hunter played Saturday evening at Sunbury Shores and I have to say that an art gallery is the perfect place for them because they are nothing but pure art. Multi instrumental art. I have listened to their album a few times before but what I didn’t realize was that they all switched instruments depending on the song! And it’s absolutely frustrating to see that kind of talent not getting the mainstream attention that they deserve. But it was great to see how packed this venue was.

The Olympic Symphonium

The Olympic Symphonium

Fredericton’s own The Olympic Symphonium played after Folly and the Hunter, and the harmonies! Again here is an example of amazing musicianship when all bands switched instruments with varying songs and even all members took turns singing lead. The Olympic Symphonium really is Fredericton talent at its finest. They performed one of those sets that you wished would just go on and on. I’m really looking forward to their new album out this fall.

Paper Lions

Paper Lions

Saturday night at the Main Stage Aidan Knight and The Belle Comedians played their sets before I got there, but I did catch Paper Lions and Grand Theft Bus. Paper Lions had the entire crowd jumping and singing along. Their singer even went into the audience on their last song and performed with the crowd. And there was quite the crowd, the tent was packed! It seemed that all the other artists who had performed that week were at the show too. Paper Lions have a new album coming out this summer and treated us to a few new tracks!

Grand Theft Bus

Grand Theft Bus

Last but not least was Grand Theft Bus, a perfect way to end the night. They’re a festival favourite wherever they go.

Paddlefest really is the music festival for musicians. It was such a great weekend full of music and I was a little sad when it was all over. But, it gives me something to look forward to next spring! See you all at Paddlefest 2014!

 

Paddlefest 2013

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RFYL Episode: Some Kind of Release Party

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Playlist:

Monster Truck – Love Attack
The In & Outs – There We Go
HighKicks – Rock a Little
The Dyadics – Dead & Gone
The Beneath the Grid Music song of the week was “Shadow” by Polarity

The Some kind of syndrome segment had a huge interview that was awesome, with The Maze before and Fading Out after. Have fun at the party, guys!


Mockingbird – Free Your Mind
The Holy Snappers – Out The Door

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Homemade Jams – May 24, 2013

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MotorleagueTrack Listing:

1.) Daniel Matto – Groovin’

2.) David Myles – So Blind

3.) Andrew Hunter & The Gatherers – Remember

4.) Young River – Travel Light

5.) The Motorleague – North America

6.) The Odd Bit – Hitch A Ride

7.) Heat And Lights – A Part You Can’t Play

8.) John Jerome And The Congregation – Great Claims OF Grandure

9.) Broke On Payday – Perfect

10.) Verse The Sun – Nothing Left

11.) Grand Theft Bus – Something Medicinal

12.) Seventh Stone – Overrated

13.) Ross Neilsen – Need You More

14.) Matt Mays – Indio

 

Homemade Jams – May 23, 2013

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The Waking NightTrack Listing:

1.) Gloryhound – Electric Dusk

2.) Repartee – Masterpiece

3.) She Roars – Petty Thieves

4.) Paper Lions – Philadelphia

5.) The Town Heroes – Slag Heaps

6.) This Ship – Memory

7.) The Band Before Time – Pow!

8.) Steady Hills – Long Grey Roads

9.) Tonella – Tell Tale Lie

10.) The Waking Night – Hanging Cloud

11.) Motherhood – Youngest Fool

12.) Little You Little Me – Mountain

13.) Rose Cousins – Go First

Homemade Jams – May 22, 2013 with Gilles Roger of 2 Dogs Productions

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Jayde HunterToday on Homemade Jams Gilles Roger from 2 Dogs Productions was my guest on the show to talk about Jayde Hunter and her album which is being released May 25, 2013. Unfortunately Jayde recently passed away due to complications of Diabetes. The family is releasing the 4 track album with ALL proceeds going to the Canadian Diabetes Association. If you’d like to purchase a copy of Jayde Hunter’s album you can contact Patty Hunter or Gina MacKay on Facebook.

Track Listing:

1.) Jayde Hunter – Catch Me If You Can

2.) Jayde Hunter – Dear God

3.) Brothers – Black & White (Radio Edit)

4.) The Creaks – Run Run Run

5.) Dr. Preachenstein – I Know Nothing

6.) David Myles – Kiss You Goodnight

7.) The Fourth Well – You Were Wrong

8.) Jayde Hunter – Map To Anywhere

9.) Jayde Hunter – Catch Me If You Can (Acoustic)

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Episode 247 with Dennis Hopeless

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Listen to episode 247 now!

This week on the only LIVE comics radio program that’s not afraid to step in the ring with the big boys, we welcome writer Dennis Hopeless to the Monster Cave.

Of course you know Dennis’ work from Marvel’s Avengers Arena and Legion of Monsters. He also has some webcomics that will be available soon in the form of Lakerats with Skottie Young and Meatshakes with Chris Grine.

If you have a question for Dennis Hopeless, feel free to post it on our Facebook wall or give us a call at 506-453-4949.

We will also be giving you our rundown of all the shenanigans that went down at the first ever East Coast Comic Expo last weekend as well as letting you know where you can go to listen to the audio and possibly view some video of the great creator panels that went on with the likes of Andy Belanger, Becky Cloonan, Troy little, Brenda Hickey, Nick Bradshaw and Ramon Perez.

We also have a great guest on the back end of the program this week in the form of local film maker Travis Grant who stops by to tell us about his current project ‘Vengeance Remains’. What is it? How can you help get it made? Tune in to find out!

Where Monsters Dwell is brought to you by Strange Adventures and Club Fred Grafx.

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Episode 247 with Dennis Hopeless

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Listen to episode 247 now!

This week on the only LIVE comics radio program that’s not afraid to step in the ring with the big boys, we welcome writer Dennis Hopeless to the Monster Cave.

Of course you know Dennis’ work from Marvel’s Avengers Arena and Legion of Monsters. He also has some webcomics that will be available soon in the form of Lakerats with Skottie Young and Meatshakes with Chris Grine.

If you have a question for Dennis Hopeless, feel free to post it on our Facebook wall or give us a call at 506-453-4949.

We will also be giving you our rundown of all the shenanigans that went down at the first ever East Coast Comic Expo last weekend as well as letting you know where you can go to listen to the audio and possibly view some video of the great creator panels that went on with the likes of Andy Belanger, Becky Cloonan, Troy little, Brenda Hickey, Nick Bradshaw and Ramon Perez.

We also have a great guest on the back end of the program this week in the form of local film maker Travis Grant who stops by to tell us about his current project ‘Vengeance Remains’. What is it? How can you help get it made? Tune in to find out!

Where Monsters Dwell is brought to you by Strange Adventures and Club Fred Grafx.

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Homemade Jams – May 21, 2013

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Track Listing:Paddlefest

1.) The Kendra Gale Band – Those Eyes

2.) Morgan MacDonald – More Than Just The Stars

3.) Zac Crouse – Oh My Soul

4.) Thom Swift – Sweet Thing

5.) Ross Neilsen – Heartbreak Apart

6.) Garrett Mason & Keith Hallett – I Feel So Good

7.) Gianna Lauren – Anchor Down

8.) The Olympic Symphonium – Dead Man’s Inn (Live at the Empress Theatre)

9.) The Belle Comedians – Break + Enter

10.) Grand Theft Bus – Something Medicinal

11.) Grand Theft Bus – 365

 

 

Anything Goes – Episode 039

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AGTrack Listing:

1.) Stuck On Planet Earth – Better

2.) JJ Grey & Mofro – Harp And Drums

3.) Daniel Joseph AKA Sugarlips – Numb

4.) Youngblood Hawke – Stars (Hold On)

5.) Jon Gant & his Band – Sinking Ships

6.) Corinna Rose – So It Goes

7.) Ninety Pounds Of Ugly – Neither Here Nor There

8.) Ootheque – Lycanthrope

9.) Maylee Todd – Baby’s Got It

10.) Adaline – The noise

11.) Phonotactic – D&T

12.) Carvelli – Down (Radio Remix)

13.) Masters Of Love And Sound – Wolf In Sheep’s Clothing

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Harves Jazz And Blues 2013 Official Launch

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Walking into Dolan’s Pub this morning for the Harvest Jazz And Blues Official Launch I had to quickly remind myself that it wasn’t a Thursday night because the place was that packed. Looking around it was such a diverse group of people attending this event; everyone from suit and tie business men, elderly and children, media, and even the hipsters around the block. But what they all have in common is that we’re all music lovers, the exact same crowd the internationally recognized music festival attracts.

The morning began the with the world premiere of a short Harvest Jazz And Blues documentary made by emerging film maker John Pollack. It included great short commentary from both Harvest goers and musicians and is a great taste of what Harvest has to offer. You can watch the doc here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KnmjaI8oVLA&feature=player_embedded

Ken Critchley, Festival Chair, spoke immediately after summing up pretty much what we were all thinking after watching Pollack’s film, “Where else would you rather be in September than Harvest.”

Premiere David Alward gave praise to the 1200 volunteers that have kept Harvest running for the past 22 years with the 23rd Harvest coming this fall. Alward also boasted that Harvest Jazz has a $7 million economic impact on the city!

Various festival sponsors spoke and gave their thanks with Labatt announcing that they’re re-branding The Budweiser Blues Tent to be The Alexander Keith’s Blues Tent because of it’s strong roots in The Maritimes.

Mayor Brad Woodside spoke on behalf of the city and said Harvest is the time of year to let your hair down and have fun. Listening to Mayor Woodside is always a treat, his love for this city is infectious.

Finally, Harvest’s Music Director Brent Staeben took the stage to announce this fall’s line-up. Some highlights will include long time friends Gordie Johnson and Warren Haynes performing an acoustic set, with Big Sugar and Gov’t Mule playing immediately after, all taking place the Friday night. David Migden and the Dirty Words are making their Harvest debut Thursday evening, and LEGENDARY bands Canned Heat and The Wailers will be rocking the stages Friday and Saturday respectively. The Revivalists from New Orleans are the band to look out for this year, while Harvest favourites from last year The Avett Brothers are making their return. After 20 years Holly Cole is finally coming back to Fredericton with Shivering Song’s stand out performer Royal Wood opening. My newest obsession JJ Grey & Mofro are playing The Blues Tent Wednesday evening too! But, the part I look forward to the most about Harvest is the Maritime Monster Jam that’s held every year. Garrett Mason, Keith Hallett and Ross Neilsen are being joined this year by Steve Strongman, MonkeyJunk and Charlie A’Court. Not to be missed!

Finally, I want to tip my hat to Harvest Jazz And Blues this year for all the East Coast bands they’re showcasing. This year Leeboy, Billie Dre & The Poor Boys, Coyote, In-Flight Safety, Ben Caplan, Hey Rosetta, SoHo Ghetto, and Rich Aucoin are just some of the local acts joining the Harvest roster.

Although dozens of shows were announced today there are still some more surprises to come. Tickets go on sale this Saturday, May 11th at 9am. If you’d like to see the entire schedule go to Harvest’s website www.harvestjazzandblues.com, and make sure to go to their Facebook page to keep up to date on news releases and music samples of the artist you can see this September 10th to 15th.

See you in September.

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Harvest Jazz And Blues 2013 Official Launch

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Walking into Dolan’s Pub this morning for the Harvest Jazz And Blues Official Launch I had to quickly remind myself that it wasn’t a Thursday night because the place was that packed. Looking around it was such a diverse group of people attending this event; everyone from suit and tie business men, elderly and children, media, and even the hipsters around the block. But what they all have in common is that we’re all music lovers, the exact same crowd the internationally recognized music festival attracts.

The morning began the with the world premiere of a short Harvest Jazz And Blues documentary made by emerging film maker John Pollack. It included great short commentary from both Harvest goers and musicians and is a great taste of what Harvest has to offer. You can watch the doc here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KnmjaI8oVLA&feature=player_embedded

Ken Critchley, Festival Chair, spoke immediately after summing up pretty much what we were all thinking after watching Pollack’s film, “Where else would you rather be in September than Harvest.”

Premiere David Alward gave praise to the 1200 volunteers that have kept Harvest running for the past 22 years with the 23rd Harvest coming this fall. Alward also boasted that Harvest Jazz has a $7 million economic impact on the city!

Various festival sponsors spoke and gave their thanks with Labatt announcing that they’re re-branding The Budweiser Blues Tent to be The Alexander Keith’s Blues Tent because of it’s strong roots in The Maritimes.

Mayor Brad Woodside spoke on behalf of the city and said Harvest is the time of year to let your hair down and have fun. Listening to Mayor Woodside is always a treat, his love for this city is infectious.

Finally, Harvest’s Music Director Brent Staeben took the stage to announce this fall’s line-up. Some highlights will include long time friends Gordie Johnson and Warren Haynes performing an acoustic set, with Big Sugar and Gov’t Mule playing immediately after, all taking place the Friday night. David Migden and the Dirty Words are making their Harvest debut Thursday evening, and LEGENDARY bands Canned Heat and The Wailers will be rocking the stages Friday and Saturday respectively. The Revivalists from New Orleans are the band to look out for this year, while Harvest favourites from last year The Avett Brothers are making their return. After 20 years Holly Cole is finally coming back to Fredericton with Shivering Song’s stand out performer Royal Wood opening. My newest obsession JJ Grey & Mofro are playing The Blues Tent Wednesday evening too! But, the part I look forward to the most about Harvest is the Maritime Monster Jam that’s held every year. Garrett Mason, Keith Hallett and Ross Neilsen are being joined this year by Steve Strongman, MonkeyJunk and Charlie A’Court. Not to be missed!

Finally I want to tip my hat to Harvest Jazz And Blues this year for all the East Coast bands they’re showcasing. This year Leeboy, Billie Dre & The Poor Boys, Coyote, In-Flight Safety, Ben Caplan, Hey Rosetta, SoHo Ghetto, and Rich Aucoin are just some of the local acts joining the Harvest roster.

Although dozens of shows were announced today there are still some more surprises to come. Tickets go on sale this Saturday, May 11th at 9am. If you’d like to see the entire schedule go to Harvest’s website www.harvestjazzandblues.com, and make sure to go to their Facebook page to keep up to date on news releases and music samples of the artist you can see this September 10th to 15th.

See you in September.


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Harvest Jazz And Blues 2013 Official Launch

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Harvest

Walking into Dolan’s Pub this morning for the Harvest Jazz And Blues Official Launch I had to quickly remind myself that it wasn’t a Thursday night because the place was that packed. Looking around it was such a diverse group of people attending this event; everyone from suit and tie business men, elderly and children, media, and even the hipsters around the block. But what they all have in common is that we’re all music lovers, the exact same crowd the internationally recognized music festival attracts.

The morning began the with the world premiere of a short Harvest Jazz And Blues documentary made by emerging film maker John Pollack. It included great short commentary from both Harvest goers and musicians and is a great taste of what Harvest has to offer. You can watch the doc here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KnmjaI8oVLA&feature=player_embedded

Ken Critchley, Festival Chair, spoke immediately after summing up pretty much what we were all thinking after watching Pollack’s film, “Where else would you rather be in September than Harvest.”

JJ Grey & Mofro

Premiere David Alward gave praise to the 1200 volunteers that have kept Harvest running for the past 22 years with the 23rd Harvest coming this fall. Alward also boasted that Harvest Jazz has a $7 million economic impact on the city!

Various festival sponsors spoke and gave their thanks with Labatt announcing that they’re re-branding The Budweiser Blues Tent to be The Alexander Keith’s Blues Tent because of it’s strong roots in The Maritimes.

Mayor Brad Woodside spoke on behalf of the city and said Harvest is the time of year to let your hair down and have fun. Listening to Mayor Woodside is always a treat, his love for this city is infectious.

Finally, Harvest’s Music Director Brent Staeben took the stage to announce this fall’s line-up. Some highlights will includBig Sugare long time friends Gordie Johnson and Warren Haynes performing an acoustic set, with Big Sugar and Gov’t Mule playing immediately after, all taking place the Friday night. David Migden and the Dirty Words are making their Harvest debut Thursday evening, and LEGENDARY bands Canned Heat and The Wailers will be rocking the stages Friday and Saturday respectively. The Revivalists from New Orleans are the band to look out for this year, while Harvest favourites from last year The Avett Brothers are making their return. After 20 years Holly Cole is finally coming back to Fredericton with Shivering Song’s stand out performer Royal Wood opening. My newest obsession JJ Grey & Mofro are playing The Blues Tent Wednesday evening too! But, the part I look forward to the most about Harvest is the Maritime Monster Jam that’s held every year. Garrett Mason, Keith Hallett and Ross Neilsen are being joined this year by Steve Strongman, MonkeyJunk and Charlie A’Court. Not to be missed!

Finally I want to tip my hat to Harvest Jazz And Blues this yearfor all the East Coast bands they’re showcasing. This year Leeboy, Billie Dre & The Poor Boys, Coyote, In-Flight Safety, Ben Caplan, Hey Rosetta, SoHo Ghetto, and Rich Aucoin are just some of the local acts joining the Harvest roster.

Although dozens of shows were announced today there are still some more surprises to come. Tickets go on sale this Saturday, May 11th at 9am. If you’d like to see the entire schedule go to Harvest’s websitewww.harvestjazzandblues.com, and make sure to go to their Facebook page to keep up to date on news releases and music samples of the artist you can see this September 10th to 15th.

See you in September.

 

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(Epic) Episode 33: Mass Hysteria

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A look at some strange and interesting cases of mass hysteria through history and in modern times.

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CAFFEEN! playlist for 2013-05-18: “Eno and Oldfield”

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CFN 2013-05-18 coverartIt is time once again that we honour two of the founding fathers of CAFFEEN!, the ambitious creator of ambient music (Brian Eno), and the artist who introduced me to a whole different kind of music (Mike Oldfield). The legacy and influence of these two musicians is vast, and for giving me a chance to hear them both, I thank my mentor and lifelong friend, Ron.

Intermixed with a selection of Eno and Oldfield are other artists who I feel remind me of their works. And this episode diverges from the norm — if a norm can exist for this show — by also be slightly worded.

  • 2/1 by Brian Eno from the album Ambient 1: Music for Airports.
  • Silence by John Sobocan from the album Features Of Spheres.
  • Riverside by Brian Eno from the album The Shutov Assembly.
  • In the Care of Knowing by Time Being from the album A Dimension Reflected.
  • The Inner Child by Mike Oldfield from the album Tubular Bells III.
  • show by mind of a squid from the album wish.
  • The Work of Art in the Age of Cultural Overproduction by Tim Hecker from the album Haunt Me.
  • The Bell by Mike Oldfield from the album Tubular Bells II.
  • Out Of Mind by Mike Oldfield from the album Guitars.
  • Mirage by Mike Oldfield from the album QE2.
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CAFFEEN! playlist for 2013-05-18: “Eno and Oldfield”

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CFN 2013-05-18 coverartIt is time once again that we honour two of the founding fathers of CAFFEEN!, the ambitious creator of ambient music (Brian Eno), and the artist who introduced me to a whole different kind of music (Mike Oldfield). The legacy and influence of these two musicians is vast, and for giving me a chance to hear them both, I thank my mentor and lifelong friend, Ron.

Intermixed with a selection of Eno and Oldfield are other artists who I feel remind me of their works. And this episode diverges from the norm — if a norm can exist for this show — by also be slightly worded.

  • 2/1 by Brian Eno from the album Ambient 1: Music for Airports.
  • Silence by John Sobocan from the album Features Of Spheres.
  • Riverside by Brian Eno from the album The Shutov Assembly.
  • In the Care of Knowing by Time Being from the album A Dimension Reflected.
  • The Inner Child by Mike Oldfield from the album Tubular Bells III.
  • show by mind of a squid from the album wish.
  • The Work of Art in the Age of Cultural Overproduction by Tim Hecker from the album Haunt Me.
  • The Bell by Mike Oldfield from the album Tubular Bells II.
  • Out Of Mind by Mike Oldfield from the album Guitars.
  • Mirage by Mike Oldfield from the album QE2.
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The Velvet Lounge Episode 05

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Velvet Lounge – Episode 05

Who did I spin today?

Background music by Ben Landis 

“Need you More” Ross Neilsen
“Weatherman Pt. 2” Alert the Medic
“Theodore the Monster” Oh No, Theodore
“Remember” Andrew Hunter & the Gatherers
“June Night” Mike Biggar
“Take this City” The Royal Streets
“Too Late” Christine Campbell
“Territory” Two Hours Traffic
“Sleepwalk” In Dreams
“Turn off Time” David Myles

Be sure to connect with any of your favorite bands/artist by joining their fan pages or subscribing to their email lists etc.

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EMAIL music submission requests to velvetloungejr@gmail.com

Feel free to check out my www.jaclynreinhartmusic.com that is home to my blog various things Jaclyn!

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RFYL Episode: Classic

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 HighKicks – Money
Rockyard – Smash
The Pack AD – Seasick
TRUCKER DIABL0 – Not So Superstar
Hawkai – The Machine
GRIFTER – Good Day For Bad News
The Beneath the Grid Music song of the week was “Wolves” by EYES OF VERONA!
The Brains – The Damned
Rezurex – Dance of the Dead
ChronGoblin – Why You Gotta Stare?
Blackbyrd – Fall From Grace
Fit For Rivals – Reason
Diablo Blvd. – Black Heart Bleed
The Creepshow – The Garden

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Featured Non-Profit of the Month – Fredericton Food Bank

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FoodBank1) Can you tell us about the mission of your organization?

The Fredericton Community Food Center has evolved from a food bank providing emergency food and clothing to an organization providing emergency food and clothing as well as offering different programs to promote self-sufficiency. With our new location we have the space to utilize so we’re constantly changing and evolving.

2) What got you/your organization started on your mission?

The food bank started when members of the Seventh Day Adventist Church saw that there was a need for someone to provide free clothing to those in need. It then progressed to food and clothing and then to more programs, such as school supplies, Christmas hampers, Christmas gifts for kids, tax filing etc. I started as a volunteer 17 years ago which then segued into working with the furniture program and then into my primary position which is client relations. I think it’s very important to make sure that anyone and everyone who comes to us for help is treated as an important individual. We try very hard to not treat anyone as a number or a statistic.

3) What is it about Fredericton and the surrounding area that makes your mission so important?

There’s a need in the city to provide food and food security to those who are on a low or fixed income. The rents in the city are disproportionately high and combined with the prices for necessities like power and phone there’s very little left for those on income assistance or working for minimum wage or getting employment insurance. Although many of our clients are on assistance, the second highest percentage of people using the food bank services are employed. They simply can’t make ends meet on minimum wage.

4) Do you have any big events coming up?

We almost constantly have things on the go, food drives and promotions, new projects and the like. We are just about finished renovations on our kitchen so we can provide a teaching kitchen for those who can benefit from learning basic cooking skills. We have gardening opportunities to provide produce for our food hampers. There’s a lot going on. Coming up in September, in accordance with Family Farm Day (September 15th) we’ll be having tours and activities as well.

5) What do you hope to see for your organization in the coming year?

We hope to have more opportunities to engage our clients, to keep them involved and to help them establish more self sufficiency. We hope to have the kitchen be available if a group wants to make their own jams or bottle vegetables in a commercial grade facility (thus allowing for reselling), we hope to open up the garden space and greenhouses as part of the community garden projects. We’d like to be able to offer budgeting seminars and the like as well. It’s a constant and ongoing look at what is needed and what we can provide.

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Against The Mat – May 15th, 2013

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We are back this week to talk about Dolph Ziggler’s concussion and the repercussion it has on this Sunday’s Extreme Rules PPV; how The Shield is now in contention for 2 titles; a quick run down of our predictions for Extreme Rules; and quite a bit more.

We also had Alex Greenfield, a former WWE Head Writer, on the line to talk about his time in WWE.

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Homemade Jams – May 15, 2013 with The Creaks!

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The CreaksToday’s Homemade Jams had Fredericton band The Creaks live in studio talking about their new EP “Technical Difficulties” which is being released Saturday May 18, 2013 at The Capital! Plus they brought along their track “Run Run Run” and gave CHSR the exclusive first play!

Track Listing:

1.) The Creaks – Young Love

2.) The Creaks – Run Run Run

3.) The Stogies – Skeleton Crew

4.) Burning Coast – Split Ends

5.) Verse The Sun – Nothing Left

6.) Floodland – Low

7.) Gloryhound – Electric Dusk

8.) Brothers – Black & White

9.) Coyote – Fossils

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