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Moncton Stands Out at the MNB Awards Gala
Moncton artists were big winners this past weekend at the 2013 Prix Music/Musique Awards Gala. The gala took place at the beautiful Imperial Theatre in uptown Saint John. The lobby was packed as nominees, industry professionals and fans either held into their ticket or a beer from the bar. Many people were already networking, taking […]
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My Neighbourhood: Little Pieces
“There are stories all around us and as photographers, it is our job to try and capture stories in the images we take. Sometimes the story an image tells is blatantly obvious while other times the story is left completely open to interpretation by the viewer. My interest in interpretation has led me here, to […]
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Two Nights with Andy Brown at Cedar Tree Cafe
Photos: Cara Smith These were some of Brown’s last few shows before heading back to Australia for the third time this year. Brown played two nights at the Cedar Tree Cafe Oct. 11 and Oct. 12, both to sold out crowds. It seemed like every audience member knew the words to Brown’s songs, and many […]
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Q&A- Benjamin Ross of The Belle Comedians
Photos: Cara Smith Described as melodic folk rock with a lot of heart, The Belle Comedians made the move to a quiet P.E.I town to focus on songwriting. The band played their last hometown show Fri, Oct. 4 but aren’t taking Fredericton completely off the table in their future. The Belles’ frontman, Benjamin Ross, talks with Fredericton […]
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Josh Bravener w/ Nicci Blewett: Live in the Wilser’s Room
Filmed/Edited by: Tim Rayne, Station Manager at- CHSR (97.9FM) Josh Bravener is a folk/country artist trying to keep that classic sound alive. Bravener’s music will warm your soul. His voice sounds older than his 19 years of age and his finger-style guitar playing keeps people glued. Bravener just released a self-titled EP in June of this […]
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Pre-Pop: A Festival of Traveling Acts
PRE-POP FESTIVAL AT THE CAPITAL COMPLEX- OCTOBER 21-26 TICKET INFO Advance 5-day pass/Individual show tickets available BUY NOW! You can save over $25 dollars with the 5-day general admission Pre-Pop Pass The Capital Complex provides a space for artists traveling to/from the Halifax Pop to play and turns the city upside down for a week […]
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FEATURED OCTOBER SHOWS
FRED EAGLESMITH AT CHARLOTTE ST ARTS CENTRE- TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8 TICKET INFO $25 advance tickets, BUY NOW! $30 at the door. Doors at 7:00pm / Show at 8:00pm. WHY IS IT NOTEWORTHY: Like “deadheads” are to The Grateful Dead, “Fredheads” are to Fred Eaglesmith. Eaglesmith has attracted a cult-like following. Critics have compared him to […]
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Andy Brown // Local Take Away
WHO: Fredericton folk-rocker Andy Brown has had a busy year. He’s just been nominated for three Music NB Awards, returns to Australia late next month for the third time this year (where he’ll support past AUS Idol, Damien Leith), and his recent album, Tinman, was just released in April. Not to mention a slew of […]
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Ben Caplan: Organized chaos
Everyone was waiting for Ben Caplan. The all-ages Barracks Tent on Sat, Sept 14 was packed. The younger fans were shoulder to shoulder in front, while the older crowd stood back with beers in hand. But no matter what the age, the buzz around Ben Caplan was loud. The crowd began cheering as the backing […]
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The Avetts keep it all in the family
The Avett Brothers played a sold out show Thursday night. It was their second consecutive time playing the Harvest Jazz & Blues festival and there were no complaints. Scott and Seth Avett, the brothers, stood side by side at the front of the stage. Fans were hopping over puddles to get the best view, trying […]
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Gov’t Mule: a religious experience
Jam band, Gov’t Mule, were like preachers in the Blues Tent. They formed in 1994 as a side project of The Allman Brothers Band by guitarist Warren Haynes and bassist Allen Woody. Haynes stood on the stage, beneath green lights, and swayed to the sounds around him. There was something undeniably holy about Haynes. Fans […]
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Slow, Hot and Sweaty
It was all up in the air. literally. It was Thursday evening of the Harvest Jazz & Blues festival, and rain was pouring down in sheets while thunder crashed non-stop. JJ Grey & Mofro and the World Party in the Blues tent was postponed for 30 minutes while Gypsophilia and STU Jazz in the Mojo […]
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Funny Man Trevor Mux’s TOP 5 Comedians
FUCC’s Trevor Muxworthy lets Fredericton Locals take a look into his top 5 comedians. A comedy nerd is going to have a hard time putting their top five comedians into list form. I could go on for days, so many greats unmentioned dead and alive. These are mine. 1. Doug Stanhope 2. Bill Hicks 3. […]
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Canadian music scene’s border barriers
By: Meghan O’Neil They say music is the universal language, but it might just sound like gibberish if you don’t have enough money when you get to the border. Yesterday’s news of the “improvement to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program” sparked outrage and a change.org petition with over 15,000 signatures in less than 10 hours. The […]
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Post-Partem Depression: Circus 2 is over
by Penelope Stevens and the Shifty Bits Cult POST-PARTEM: If you ever wonder about who your friends are, whether small towns rule or not, or if human nature is innately selfish, just put on a music festival. You’ll find that everyone is your friend, small towns rule, human nature is innately benevolent, and change is […]
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SappyFest: Don’t Get Your Hopes Up
It seems like SappyFest VIII festival-goers didn’t comply with its cheeky slogan, “don’t get your hopes up.” The buzz around this year’s event can’t be ignored so FredLocals got you some answers. Straight from the horse’s mouth, SappyFest organizers answer your questions about what to expect this weekend at SappyFest 8! The festival takes place August 2-4 […]
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The art of unity
By: Jake Robinson For all of us looking for a little bit more artistic spice within our city limits, I think its a good idea to check out 10 Ans D’urgence. The show brings together a number of Franco-Canadian artists, the collective who call themselves ATSA (Action Terroriste Socialement Acceptable), who look to find meaning […]
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Follow the dirt road to EVOLVE
By: Kayla Byrne Once upon a time there was a field. A particular field in a particular place. That place being Antigonish, Nova Scotia. And for the last several years, this field has become home to one of the best music festivals on the East Coast. *** Across the black and white ticket read the […]