Cole's having a bunch of fun here, with the song choices and the arrangements. But never once does she sacrifice artistry for cleverness. Simply, these are great songs, often fun to perform, and great to hear in such fresh versions.... more »

George Canyon grew up with a deep love of the hits on the radio. Not just country either; the Pictou Co., N.S. boy found lots to listen to on the rock stations, too. Then we he started his career, he... more »

Hey, what are you doing New Year's Eve? Ya, I know, it's not even Christmas yet, but it's not too early to start those plans, especially if you don't want to end up like I always do, watching the crystal... more »

The good folks at Plan B, that award-winning venue in Moncton, are big supporters of Moncton area food banks at Christmas time. They've come up with another grand way to help out this season. Best of all, you can give... more »

Surely one of the most entertaining live performers the country has produced, John Southworth makes a somewhat rare appearance in the province Monday night in Saint John. You never know what Southworth is up to; the first time I saw... more »

Halifax's Acres and Acres present a second disc of laid back and lush chamber-folk, and a little chamber-country for your pleasure. The main men here are songwriters David Scholten and Kris Pope, the latter originally from Belleisle Creek, NB, while... more »

Some people love Christmas more than others. Halifax singer Meaghan Smith is one of them. "What's not to like?", she asks from the tour bus somewhere in Ontario. "There's awesome food, you get to party with your friends,see your family,... more »

Fans of real bluegrass music are in for treat in the new year, with the debut release from guitar picker Alan Jeffries. The New Brunswicker has been a staple on the bluegrass circuit since he was a kid, playing the... more »

It's always nice during the holidays when loved ones come home, and when they are musicians, well, double-bonus if you can get them to do a little work while they're here, as well. Gabriel Minnikin was one of the founders... more »

Our boy David Myles is once again singing for his supper this Christmas. In what has become an annual holiday event, Myles returns to his home province for a series of shows that raise money, awareness and food for New... more »

We're down to the stretch run now on holiday shopping, and I'm determined to use the last few days to fill you in on more local music you might like to place on your wish list, or pick up for... more »

One bit of the magic of Christmas is that it can bring families together that have been apart. Well, The Ennis Sisters haven't really been apart as family, they are still as close as ever. But it's been a few... more »

A familiar face will represent Atlantic Canada at the 2013 International Blues Challenge in Memphis, Tennesse in January. The Harvest Jazz and Blues Festival has announced that Thom Swift is its choice to send to the acclaimed and respected event... more »

Jim Dorie is a Nova Scotia singer-songwriter with wonderful instincts for storytelling. Folk-based, he's a favourite co-writer of Dave Gunning's, with some of their material showing up on his latest, and a couple more featured here. And Dorie's no slouch... more »