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WATERFRONT FIRE ANNOUNCE ACOUSTIC TRIO EAST COAST TOUR - from The Oasis in Gander, NL to The Anchor in Halifax, NS!

4/13/2018

Photo credit: Erik McLean

“They are one of those bands where you are like ‘yeah man, they are gonna be in stadiums’”
– Jeff Liberty, CBC Radio Host

Waterfront Trio, Andrew, Jordan, and Ben, strip down their set up and explore the softer side of Waterfront Fire’s original music, as well as some covers from their favourite bands. The Waterfront Fire Trio tour kicks off April 27, at The Oasis, in Gander, NL, with stops in Charlottetown, PEI, Saint John and Moncton, NB, Sydney and ECMA showcase in NS, before ending May 5 at The Anchor in Halifax.

The single “What Went Wrong” is at radio now, download WAV here or MP3 here. From the album, Stillwater Lake. 100% CanCon. All songs written & composed by Waterfront Fire [Andrew Boyd (Guitar), Ben Thistle (Guitar), Jordan Coaker (Vocals), Cody O'Quinn (Bass) & Ryan Tobin (Drums)].

Stillwater Lake by Waterfront Fire:
Producer: Robert Kelly
Mixing: Scott Hammond
Mastering: Richard Bradley
Engineering: Robert Kelly & Jordan Coaker

Tour Dates:
April 27 - The Oasis, Gander, NL
April 28 - Rotary Arts Centre, Corner Brook, NL
April 29 - Governor’s Pub, Sydney, NS
May 1 - The Gahan House, Saint John, NB
May 2 - The Gahan House, Charlottetown, PEI
May 3 - Plan B, Moncton, NB
May 4 - ECMA showcase (TBA), Halifax, NS
May 5 - The Anchor, Halifax, NS
May 12 - Valhalla Tavern, St. John’s, NL

Waterfront Fire’s sound is a distinct blend of modern rock, introspective lyrics, soaring vocals, and progressive arrangements with thematic tendencies similar to that of Pink Floyd, Rush, or Led Zeppelin. The band’s captivating live performances hypnotize you with entrancing melodies and unmatched energy. They have been compared to bands such as The Tragically Hip, Hey Rosetta! and even modern pop rockers Paramore. Rob Wells of Sony Publishing once compared the band to the Swedish jazz-fusion pop group Dirty Loops.

These comparisons are as diverse as the band’s influences which span many genres. The result is a unique and eclectic sound that is distinctively Waterfront Fire.

Album Streaming Links:
http://smarturl.it/waterfrontfire

Links:
Electronic Press Kit: http://www.waterfrontfire.com/epk
Website http://www.waterfrontfire.com
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/waterfrontfireband
Twitter https://twitter.com/waterfrontfire
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/waterfrontfire/
Youtube https://www.youtube.com/waterfrontfire

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Nick Faye and the Deputies Announce NEW Album ‘Stumbling Distance’ plus Release Tour Dates -Tour kicks off APR 14 in REGINA @ The Exchange!

4/12/2018

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PHOTO CREDIT: CHRIS GRAHAM

Nick Faye & The Deputies are a band from the deepest depths of the Canadian Prairies. They make music that sticks to your ribs, like a big plate of perogies and sour cream!

‘Regina, Saskatchewan has long been a hot spot for indie-rock greatness (think Library Voices, Rah Rah and, way back, Despistado). Now you can add Nick Faye and the Deputies to that list.’ - Grant Lawrence, CBC Music

Nick Faye and The Deputies play a brand of late-90’s inspired pop-rock drenched in Canadiana. The band consistently delivers high energy live performances and has become renown for their comedic and outlandish stage banter. The band will release their third album, Stumbling Distance, out April 17, 2018.

In recent years, Nick Faye & The Deputies has toured alongside rising Canadian stars Megan Nash and Colter Wall. They have also performed alongside Andy Shauf, Arkells, July Talk, Elliot Brood, Library Voices, and Northcote and have appeared at a number of high profile festivals including Regina Folk Festival, BreakOut West, FOCUS Wales, Folk Alliance International, CMW, NXNE, and JunoFest.

Nick Faye & The Deputies 2018 TOUR:
Sat, Apr 14 - Regina, SK (hometown) Album Release – The Exchange
Fri, Apr 27 - Saskatoon, SK - Amigos
Fri, May 4 – Calgary, AB – Nite Owl
Sat, May 5 - Twin Butte, AB – General Store
Thurs, May 31 - Windsor, ON - Phog Lounge
Fri, June 1 - Utopia, ON - Utopia Hall
Thu, June 7 - Halifax, NS - The Seahorse Tavern
Friday June 8 - Saint John, NB - Peppers Pub*
Sat, June 9 - Charlottetown, PEI - Hunter's Ale House*
Sun, June 10 - Ottawa, ON - Bar Robo*
Mon, June 11 - Montréal, QC - La Marche A Cote*
Tue, June 12 - Peterborough, ON - The Garnet*
Wed, June 13 - Toronto, ON - The Dakota Tavern
Thu, June 14 - Toronto, ON - Cameron House*
Tues, June 19 – Winnipeg, MB – The Park Theatre
*Indicates With Hello Delaware

ALBUM DETAILS: ‘Stumbling Distance’ (Apr 17, 2018 ) 100% CANCON
01 Buffalo Dreams 0:40
02 There’s a Party 3:35
03 Told You 3:26
04 Get This Right 3:56
05 Hold Me Back 3:49
06 Sad Eyes 3:15
07 Whisper 4:16
08 Ex Pats 3:21
09 Buffalo Lounge 4:35
Produced, engineered and mixed by Michael Phillip Wojewoda
All songs written & composed by Nick Faye and The Deputies (Nick Faye: Guitarist, Vocalist, Byron Chambers: Bassist, Adam Ennis: Backup Vocalist, Drummer, Jon Neher: Keyboardist)

HI RES IMAGES PHOTO CREDIT: CHRIS GRAHAM HERE
ONE SHEET & ALBUM IMAGE HERE

LINKS:
Website: nickfayedeputies.com/
Facebook: facebook.com/NickFayeDeputies
Instagram: instagram.com/nickfaye
Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/nickfayedeputies
Twitter: twitter.com/nickfaye
Youtube: youtube.com/channel/UC6P7cA84xbRYmxPwi7Uz4fQ

SHARE via Spotify: play.spotify.com/artist/2v6bAwqQODVSIv6DgfNwib

CONTACT:
Kimberly Sinclair, SpinCount
kimberly@spincount.com
902-350-3968

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TD Halifax Jazz Festival Announces Chaka Khan July 12; Matt Andersen & The Mellotones w/ Whitehorse July 14; And Alvvays To Open For The War On Drugs July 11 On The Waterfront Stage

4/10/2018

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TICKETS on sale Friday, April 13 @ 10am - TICKETS to ALL announced shows, including The War on Drugs with Alvvays, are on sale NOW!

[Halifax] TD Halifax Jazz Festival announces Waterfront Stage Series acts Chaka Khan July 12, Matt Andersen & The Mellotones with openers Whitehorse July 14, and Alvvays to open for The War on Drugs on July 11! From a ten-time Grammy winner to a night of East Coast music, the TD Halifax Jazz Festival offers something for everyone, running from July 10-15, 2018.

Tickets for Chaka Khan and Matt Andersen & The Mellotones with Whitehorse, go on sale this Friday, April 13 @ 10am. Tickets to ALL announced shows, including St. Matthew’s Church Series, The Carleton Late Night Stage Series, plus Waterfront Stage Series The War on Drugs with Alvvays July 11 and Daniel Caesar with Charlotte Day Wilson July 15 are on sale now, along with #HJF2018 festival passes.

In its 32 years, TD Halifax Jazz Festival has presented the best and brightest artists from the world of jazz, funk, R&B, hip hop, and more, and this year is no different as the festival presents the Queen of Funk, Chaka Khan Thursday, July 12; Juno award-nominated, Canadian blues guitarist and singer-songwriter Matt Andersen playing with The Mellotones, along with Canadian folk rock husband-and-wife duo Luke Doucet and Melissa McClelland of Whitehorse the night of Saturday, July 14.

With more than 55,000 attendees yearly, nearly 500 volunteers, presenting over 400 performers on 18 stages, and featuring over 60 local acts, the TD Halifax Jazz Festival is Atlantic Canada’s oldest jazz and largest summer festival. Presenting great music in every quarter of the city in an atmosphere of musical diversity that captures jazz in all its forms. This year, the festival explodes with world class entertainment for everyone presenting musical stages on the Halifax Waterfront, at St. Matthew’s Church, and at The Carleton, with more shows and series to be announced.

Chaka Khan is one of the world’s most gifted and celebrated musicians, with a rich musical legacy, the 10-time Grammy Award-winner is looking forward to a celebration of a lifetime. A songwriter, actor, author, philanthropist, entrepreneur and activist, Chaka Khan has influenced generations of recording artists. She has the rare ability to sing in seven music genres, including R&B, pop, rock, gospel, country, world music, and classical. Affectionately known around the world as Chaka, she is revered by millions of fans as well as her peers for her timeless, classic and unmatched signature music style and ability. Throughout her legendary career, Chaka has released 22 albums and racked up ten #1 Billboard magazine charted songs, seven RIAA certified gold singles and ten RIAA certified gold and platinum albums. Chaka Khan tickets will be $65.00, available for purchase beginning Friday, Apr 13 at 10am.

Matt Andersen & The Mellotones is a rollicking, sizzling combination of Andersen's thunderous voice and hot guitar playing matched with the eight-piece force of nature that is The Mellotones. Andersen calls it "the most drastic thing I could do," a far cry from his usual one guy, one guitar context. "I make an impact when I'm solo by getting them with the quiet parts more than the loud parts. With a band it's the opposite." And if you're going to have a band, it should be The Mellotones. Long a staple of Halifax's live music scene, the band features a smoking horn section along with keys, drums, and more. A stirringly soulful singer with powerful songs and a live band that cooks - don't miss this performance! Tickets for Matt Andersen & The Mellotones with Whitehorse will be $42.50, available for purchase beginning Friday, Apr 13 at 10am.

Glam and sleaze, desert grit and subway rats, scum-bags, hot messes and cold shoulders: welcome to the world of Whitehorse. Whitehorse’s brazen sonic breadth encompasses psychedelic surf, arid border rock, lo-fi ingenuity, and icy 80’s sparseness. The new album, Panther in the Dollhouse, brings a twist to Whitehorse’s studio approach with the addition of beats and bleeps from NYC hip-hop production duo Like minds (Kanye West, Snoop Dogg). But while each new album sees the duo’s sound evolve, the essence of Whitehorse’s musical identity remains their dizzying guitar playing and vocal chemistry. Show starts at 8:30pm, tickets for Whitehorse with Matt Andersen & The Mellotones will be $42.50, available for purchase beginning Friday, Apr 13 at 10am.

Toronto based Indie-Pop band Alvvays (pronounced “Always”) fronted by Cape Breton’s Molly Rankin, released Antisocialites – the much-anticipated follow-up to Alvvays’ 2014 self-titled debut – in September of 2017. Across its 10 tracks and 33 minutes the group dive back into the deep end of reckless romance and altered dates. Through thoughtful consideration in basement and abroad, Alvvays has renewed its Scot-pop vows with a powerful new collection of manic emotional collage. Alvvays to open for The War on Drugs, Wednesday, July 11. Tickets for this show are $52.50 (includes HST & fees, 19+ ID required), purchase here.

TICKETS & PURCHASE INFO:
Just announced shows Chaka Khan, Matt Andersen & The Mellotones with Whitehorse, go on sale Friday, April 13 @ 10am.

Tickets to ALL announced shows are on sale NOW, St. Matthew’s Church Series shows are ALL AGES / general admission / no refunds or exchanges, tickets HERE Waterfront Stage Series and The Carleton Late Night Stage Series shows are 19+, tickets HERE. Purchase in person at the etixnow kiosks in the Halifax Forum (2901 Windsor Street) and Music Nova Scotia (2169 Gottingen Street) or at Halifaxjazzfestival.etixnow.com or etixnow.com. To purchase by phone call 1-877-ETIX-NOW.

Access everything the festival has to offer with a HJF Festival pass. Passes on sale now. Fusion Passes ($269.00) are VERY LIMITED, and provide guaranteed front-of-the-line access to all events. Standard Passes ($169.00), provide access to all events on a first come first serve basis, subject to capacity. Taxes and fees included. Some events are 19+ ID required / no refunds or exchanges / passes are transferable.

Support for the TD Halifax Jazz Festival is provided by numerous corporate and community partners including TD Bank Group, Waterfront Development Corporation and Westin Halifax.

About the Halifax Jazz Festival:
Since 1987 this non-profit organization has presented a diverse range of musical and educational activities including the 2018 TD Halifax Jazz Festival, which takes place July 10-15. For more information visit halifaxjazzfestival.ca or follow Halifax Jazz Festival on twitter and instagram @HFXJazzFest or “like” on facebook.

LINKS:
Halifax Jazz Festival: halifaxjazzfestival.ca
Purchase #HJF2018 tickets online at : halifaxjazzfestival.etixnow.com/
Chaka Khan: http://www.chakakhan.com/
Matt Andersen:http://www.stubbyfingers.ca/
ALL Tickets: http://www.halifaxjazzfestival.ca/tickets/

MEDIA CONTACT:
Kimberly Sinclair, TD Halifax Jazz Festival
(902) 350-3968 | kimberly@spincount.com

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SUBMISSIONS FOR THE 2018 CANADIAN FOLK MUSIC AWARDS ARE NOW OPEN!

4/3/2018

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The 14th edition of the Canadian Folk Music Awards occurs the weekend of Nov. 30 -- Dec. 1 in Calgary

Early bird submissions until April 30, Final submission deadline June 15, 2018

April 3, 2018 – Submissions are now open for the 2018 Canadian Folk Music Awards (CFMA). The 14th edition of the CFMA takes place the weekend of November 30 - December 1, 2018, in Calgary, Alberta. The weekend’s focus events will take shape as two hosted Awards Weekend Concerts, which are open to the public. Check the CFMA website for details and upcoming ticketing information.

Awards will be presented throughout both evenings, Nov 30 and Dec 1, at the Awards Weekend Concerts. These concerts combine the most loved events of the Canadian Folk Music Awards’ first thirteen years – the vibrant energy of the live music showcases and the awards gala – the Awards Weekend Concerts will capture the true heart of the folk community, while celebrating the 2018 nominees and the category recipients.

New this year, for the first time in CFMA history, eligibility dates are changing. Canadian artists and groups whose albums were released in Canada between June 1, 2017 - May 31, 2018 are eligible.Also new this year, eligible entries must comprise at least 75% recorded tracks that have not been previously released by the artist.

Established by Canada’s burgeoning and internationally-recognized folk music community, the awards currently boast 19 categories. Five nominees are chosen for each category. A two stage jury process by 100 jurors located across Canada representing all official provinces, territories and languages determine the official recipients in each category.

About the Canadian Folk Music Awards (CFMAs):
Created in 2005, the Canadian Folk Music Awards celebrate the breadth and depth of folk music in Canada. Established as a non-profit, the mission of the CFMAs is to celebrate and promote Canadian folk music in all its forms. Follow the CFMAs on twitter @folkawards or “like” on facebook.

SUBMIT FOR THE 2018 CFMAS: https://folkawards.ca/eligibility/online-submission/

EARLY BIRD SUBMISSION: Apply early and save money! The Early Bird submission deadline isSaturday April 30th, 2018 at midnight, the fee for each submission is $60. After April 30, 2018, the first submission is $70, with a fee of $60 for each additional submission.

FINAL DEADLINE: All submission details and payments must be received through our website no later than 5:00 pm EDT, Friday, June 15, 2018. Albums must have been uploaded and received by our office no later than that date. For more information: https://folkawards.ca/eligibility/application-info/

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
Complete eligibility requirements are listed here: http://folkawards.ca/eligibility/
Please be aware, we have a no refund policy. It is vital to ensure your submission meets all eligibility criteria including for the definition for all selected categories. Submissions not accepted or disqualified will not be notified.

Media Tools
Web: https://folkawards.ca/
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/prixfolkawards/
Twitter: @FolkAwards
#CFMA2018

Media Contact
Kimberly Sinclair | SpinCount
902-350-3968
kimberly@spincount.com

Montréal, le 3 avril 2018 - Les inscriptions aux Prix de musique folk canadienne (PMFC) 2018 sont maintenant ouvertes. La quatorzième édition des PMFC se tiendra à Calgary (Alberta) les 30 novembre et 1er décembre 2018. Le point focal des évènements du weekend se fera lors de deux concerts-galas ouverts au public. Pour plus de détails et pour les informations à venir concernant la billetterie, visiter le site web des PMFC.

Les prix seront remis au cours des soirées concerts du 30 novembre et du 1er décembre, soirées proposant les éléments les plus appréciés des treize premières années des PMFC: le dynamisme des concerts-vitrines de musique vivante et la remise de prix. Ces galas nous permettent de saisir la nature même de la communauté folk tout en célébrant les finalistes et les récipiendaires.

Changement à noter: les dates d’éligibilité ont changé. Les artistes et groupes canadiens ayant sorti un album au Canada entre le 1er juin 2017 et le 31 mai 2018 sont éligibles. De plus, les albums doivent inclure au moins 75% de pièces n’ayant jamais paru sur un enregistrement antérieur de l’artiste.

Fondés par des gens du milieu folk canadien, communauté florissante et reconnue à l'échelle internationale, les Prix de musique folk canadienne comptent 19 catégories comprenant chacune cinq finalistes. Les récipiendaires sont choisis au terme d’un processus de jury en deux étapes effectué par cent jurés en provenance de partout au Canada, représentant toutes les provinces, territoires et langues officielles.

À propos des Prix de musique folk canadienne (PMFC)
Fondés en 2005, les Prix de musique folk canadienne soulignent l’importance et l’étendue de la musique folk au Canada. Cet organisme à but non lucratif a pour mission de souligner et mettre en valeur la musique folk canadienne sous toutes ses formes. Suivez les PMFC sur twitter @folkawards ou devenez adepte de la page Facebook.

Pour s’inscrire aux PMFC 2018: https://prixfolk.ca/admissibilite/candidature-en-ligne/

Inscription hâtive: Soumettez votre candidature tôt et économisez. La date limite pour profiter du tarif préférentiel pour inscriptions hâtives (60 $ pour chaque inscription) est le samedi 30 avril 2018 à minuit. Après cette date, les frais d’inscription pour une première candidature sont de 70 $, et 60 $ pour chaque inscription supplémentaire.

Date limite définitive: tous les dossiers de candidatures ainsi que les paiements doivent être soumis au plus tard le vendredi 15 juin 2018 à 17h (HAE – heure avancée de l’Est). Les albums doivent avoir été téléversés sur notre site web à cette date.

Pour plus d’informations:
https://prixfolk.ca/admissibilite/dossier/

Exigences d’admissibilité: La liste complète des exigences d’admissibilité se trouve ici :https://prixfolk.ca/admissibilite/

Il est à noter que nous avons une politique de non-remboursement. Il est important que votre candidature réponde à tous les critères d’admissibilité y compris pour les catégories choisies. Les artistes dont les candidatures ne sont pas acceptées ou sont disqualifiées ne seront pas avertis.

Outils média
Site web : https://prixfolk.ca/
Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/prixfolkawards/
Twitter : @FolkAwards

Source:
Kimberly Sinclair | SpinCount
902 350-3968
kimberly@spincount.com

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TD HALIFAX JAZZ FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES 2018 LINEUP FOR ST. MATTHEW’S CHURCH & THE LATE NIGHT STAGE SERIES AT THE CARLETON

3/29/2018

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TD Halifax Jazz Festival & Obey Convention kick off the St. Matthew’s Series Tuesday, July 10 with Pantayo!

[Halifax] The 32nd edition of the 2018 TD Halifax Jazz Festival announces this summer’s lineups for The St. Matthew’s Church Series, taking place July 10 to 15 at St. Matthew’s United Church and The Late Night Stage Series, from July 11 to 15, at the newly renovated Carleton Music Bar & Grill. Tickets are on sale NOW! See below for details and purchase locations.

Historic St. Matthew’s United Church, 1479 Barrington St, once again provides a stunning backdrop for a full slate of events every night from Tuesday, July 10 to Saturday, July 14. Presenting; Pantayo, July 10; Laila Biali, July 11; Land of Talk, July 12; Jerry Granelli Dance Hall feat. Robben Ford, July 13, and Nicholas Payton & Afro-Caribbean Mixtape, July 14.

TD Halifax Jazz Festival & Obey Convention kick off the St. Matthew’s Church Series presenting Pantayo. Pronounced “pan-TAH-yoh,” the name means “for us,” from the Tagalog word “tayo” meaning “us” and the prefix “pan” or “for". It's borrowed from an intellectual movement, "Pantayong Pananaw" or "from-us-for-us perspective”. Pantayo is an all-women musical collective; their music is grounded in traditional kulintang music of the Maguindanaon and T'boli peoples of the Philippines, but explores the possibility of kulintang music influenced by our identities as diasporic Filipinas. Pantayo is July 10, all ages show. Door at 6:30pm, show at 7pm, Tickets are $25.00.

Laila Biali would like to reintroduce herself to Halifax - returning to St. Matthew’s Church to perform Wednesday, July 11. The raven-haired musician has won awards and played the world’s most prestigious venues. She’s toured with Grammy Award winners and recorded with an international icon (Sting). In short: she’s established herself as one of Canadian jazz’s brightest young stars. And now, almost two decades into a successful career, she’s ready for a change. “It’s been a long time coming,” Laila says of her recently released self-titled album. “I’ve been playing music professionally for years but this album feels, in a way, like a new beginning.” It’s pop music, but the experimental, distinctly human variety popularized by Regina Spektor, Rachael Yamagata, and Sara Bareilles. “I’m more excited about this record than any other project of mine to date,” Laila declares. Fans should be too. Laila Biali performs July 11, all ages show. Door at 6:30pm, show at 7pm Tickets: $30.00.

Thursday, July 12, the St. Matthew’s Series continues with Land of Talk. "I don't want to waste it this time." If anyone has earned the right to sing those words, it's Elizabeth Powell. Since forming Land of Talk in 2006, the one certainty in her life has been uncertainty, as her band has gone from being one of Montreal's most brash, buzzy indie rock acts to one of its most elusive and enigmatic. Land of Talk’s new album, Life After Youth recreates the same conditions and recruits much of the same personnel that produced the band’s scrappy debut EP, the end result is dramatically different than anything the band has attempted before. All ages show, Land of Talk performs July 12. Door at 6:30pm, show at 7pm Tickets: $35.00.

Jerry Granelli: Dance Hall feat. Robben Ford is on tap Friday, July 13, at St. Matthew’s Church: Jerry Granelli is one of the most widely-recognized and highly-regarded musicians in Nova Scotia. Granelli’s latest recording Dance Hall features Robben Ford, named one of the "100 Greatest Guitarists of the 20th Century" by Musician Magazine, along with guitar-great Bill Frisell and bassist J. Anthony Granelli. Ford, a former member of the L.A. Express and Yellowjackets, has also collaborated with Miles Davis, Joni Mitchell, George Harrison, Larry Carlton and Kiss. The material on Dance Hall reflects Granelli’s deep gratitude to the artists who originally wrote and recorded these great songs and, at this point in his life, the sheer joy of playing the drums. Joining Granelli and Ford will be J. Anthony Granelli on electric bass, guitarist Christian Koegel, and saxophonist Michael Blake. Show all ages, July 13. Door at 6:30pm, show at 7pm Tickets: $35.00.

Saturday July 14, Nicholas Payton & Afro-Caribbean Mixtape will play St. Matthew’s Church Series. Nicholas Payton is widely considered one of the greatest artists of our time. He is a Grammy Award winner and four-time nominee, and has played with Herbie Hancock, Jill Scott, and Roy Haynes. Hailed as a virtuoso before he was even out of high school, his unbridled talent has earned him praise and accolades, as well as insured his place in history. “I’ve been thinking of the resilience of Black people and African culture,” Payton says of the gestation of Afro-Caribbean Mixtape. “How Africans came on ships to ports in the Caribbean. How those rhythms from Africa got dropped off at points like Haiti and Cuba and Puerto Rico. How those influences and elements sauntered on to New Orleans, and on to Kansas City, St. Louis, Chicago and then New York. How, with the advent of the phonograph, this New Orleans music became the world’s first popular music as the result of this new medium." Like a master chef possessing a deft sense of proportion, taste and poetic flair, this forward-looking heir to the traditions of New Orleans blends an array of related musical food groups – bebop, swing, the Great American Songbook, New Orleans second-line, Mardi Gras Indian, instrumental soul, rhythm-and-blues, urban, hip-hop, and various Afro-descended dialects of Central America and the Caribbean – into a focused sound that is entirely his own argot. July 14, all ages show. Door at 6:30pm, show at 7pm, Tickets: $45.00.

The Carleton Music Bar & Grill, an award winning mainstay of the region’s live music scene, hosts a wide range of performers at the Late Night stage every night, presentingTintamare, July 11; July 12, SAMM; July 13, Jeri Brown; and July 14, Joel Miller Quartet. All shows start at 11:15pm, doors 10:45pm, 19+. All tickets for the Late Night Stage Series at The Carleton are $20 and are on sale now.
Don’t miss Tintamare, Wednesday, July 11 on the Late Night Stage. Influenced by Romanian, Russian, and Balkan traditional music, and the tipsy-nomad spirit, Tintamare's sound finds is place between traditional fanfare and Bérurier Noir. Their social criticism combined with their explosive compositions makes their latest album Théorème du nombre critique (The Critical Number Theory) an absolutely amazing experience, but on stage the amplitude of this Montreal 11 piece “enormous beast” will certainly blow your mind. Tickets $20.

SAMM takes to the Late Night Stage on Thursday, July 12. SAMM’s smooth, airy vocals blend elements of neo soul and alternative R&B. An ECMA and Music Nova Scotia nominated performer, SAMM has toured internationally as a supporting vocalist for Erin Costelo and has opened for artists including Jully Black and Betty Lavette at the Halifax Jazz Festival. From Halifax, currently living in Montreal, SAMM has been creating new artworks and is currently working on her debut album that will be released later this year.Tickets $20.

Friday night, July 13, Jeri Brown graces the Late Night stage. Jeri has one of those voices you could listen to all night - so well-focused, so full of energy, so pensive one moment and so in the groove in the next moment. With over a decade of vocal performance tradition with sold-out concerts worldwide, Brown has performed with a music encyclopedia of consummate jazz artists and producers. Her repertoire includes selections and arrangements that blur the lines between classic jazz, soul, R&B, and world music.Tickets $20.

The Joel Miller Quartet closes out the Late Night Series Saturday, July 14. Saxophonist / composer Joel Miller has built an award-winning career developing an individual voice that incorporates the folk and pop music of his youth with more recent explorations into Afro-Latin and contemporary classical music. Whether in quintets or Jensen’s Juno-winning Jazz Orchestra, Miller’s creativity has permitted him to travel across Canada and throughout the world, bringing his bands to the US, Mexico, Peru, and Japan. Tickets $20.

Tickets are on sale NOW - purchase in advance online at halifaxjazzfestival.etixnow.comor in person at the etixnow.com self-serve kiosks, located at the Halifax Forum (2901 Windsor St) and Music Nova Scotia (2169 Gottingen St) Open M-F 10am-5pm.

About Halifax Jazz Festival:
Since 1987 the non-profit organization the Halifax Jazz Festival has presented a diverse range of musical and educational activities including the 2018 TD Halifax Jazz Festival, July 10-15. For more information visit halifaxjazzfestival.ca, “follow” Halifax Jazz Festival on twitter @HFXJazzFest or “like” on facebook.

Media Contact:
Kimberly Sinclair | kimberly@spincount.com
(902) 350-3968

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The Barra MacNeils Announces Spring 2018 Tour Dates, Releases Single, “Living The Dream” from Their Upcoming Album, ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

3/16/2018

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Canada’s Celtic ambassadors! For nearly three decades, Cape Breton-based family group The Barra MacNeils has been thrilling audiences of all ages, both near and far, with their sparkling repertoire, vocals, instrumental prowess and vibrant showmanship.

STREAM NEW single “Living the Dream” via spotify HERE

Track Details - The Barra MacNeils
Track: “Living the Dream”
Written by: Stewart MacNeil
Produced by: The Barra MacNeils with Jamie Foulds
Label: Barra Music
Publisher: Barra Music Co Ltd
ISRC: CABJ91700001
100% CanCon
Album: The Bright Side (May 2018)
Composed by: The Barra MacNeils

About The Barra MacNeils
The Barra MacNeils are touring this Spring in support of their latest release, “On The Bright Side,” an awesome collection of everything their fans love. It's an upbeat album, with fiddle tunes that you know will erupt into a flurry of step-dancing on stage. When Lucy sings the heart-wrenching Ribhinn Donn, whether or not you 'have the Gaelic,' be sure to have a tissue handy. You'll need it! The recording and shows will also feature the first single from the release, the instantly catchy: Living the Dream.

The distinctive family harmonies; an array of rhythmic instruments weaving through and around various themes - some decidedly classical but then, suddenly, very traditional Cape Breton; the lads singing a cappella; a thoughtful solo gradually merging into a frenzied all-hands-on-deck medley... it exudes the passion and energy familiar to anyone who has ever experienced The Barra MacNeils stage show.

As always, the five MacNeil siblings - Lucy, Boyd, Stewart, Kyle and Sheumas - combine on a vast array of instruments including accordion, guitar, piano, fiddle, bodhran, mandolin, banjo, Celtic harp, tin whistles, bouzouki, flute... underpinned by the nimble-fingered Jamie Gatti on bass.

Don't miss On The Bright Side from The Barra MacNeils!

“On the Bright Side Tour” Barra MacNeils

March 29 @ Membertou Trade & Convention Centre, Membertou, NS
7:00 pm **Kyle MacNeil only** – Kluskap Room – Membertou Classic Country Series: Tribute to the Fiddlers Past.
April 21 - 22 @ The Savoy Theatre Glace Bay, NS
7:00PM LUCY MACNEIL (ONLY). ISLAND GIRLS, Music & Comedy. BETTE MACDONALD, HEATHER RANKIN, LUCY MACNEIL AND JENN SHEPPARD. Tickets: $49.50 at the Savoy Theatre Box Office, or by calling 902.842.1577 and online.
May 3 @ Scotiabank Centre Halifax, NS
The East Coast Music Awards Show. Barra MacNeils live performance! Hosted by Jonathan Torrens!
May 23 @ The Algonquin Theatre, Huntsville, ON
May 24 @ The Imperial Theatre, Sarnia
May 25 @ The Academy Theatre, Lindsay, ON
May 27 @ Festival Hall, Pembroke, ON
May 28 @ Aultsville Theatre, Cornwall, ON
May 30 @ Empire Theatre, Belleville, ON
May 31 @ The Orillia Opera House, Orillia, ON
June 1 @ Capitol Centre, North Bay, ON
June 3 @ The Grand Theatre, London, ON
June 4 @ First Ontario Performing Arts Centre, St. Catherine’s, ON
June 5 @ Fraser Auditorium, Laurentian University Sudbury, ON
June 7 @ The Arts Center, Brockville, ON
June 20 - 22 @ ideacity, Toronto, CA 3 DAYS.
June 23 @ Hugh’s Room Live, Toronto, ON The Barra MacNeils, Special New Recording Release Show! “On the Bright Side” 8:30 pm – 11:00 pm Cost: $45 – $50 Phone: 416-533-5483
August 1 @ St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church Sydney Mines, NS, Ticket waiting list pls email: f.johnston@bellaliant.net or call: 1-902-736-2508 TICKETS WILL BE: $30 (general seating, tax included) Physical tickets available starting May 1, . MORE INFO TO FOLLOW SOON!
August 2 @ The Markland Dingwall, NS (Annual Concert). Tickets: $20 please call The Markland. 902-383-224 Tickets TBA (may not be on sale yet).
August 6 @ Miramichi Civic Centre, Miramichi, NB, 61st Annual Miramichi Folksong Festival. Tickets: 35$ advance, 40$ at door
August 30 @ la Place des arts Père-Anselme-Chiasson Cheticamp, NS Tickets: In person: at school box office. Box office open starting last week of June, 4pm to 8 pm Thursday to Sunday. OR by Phone: Call 1-902-224-1876 to make reservations over the phone

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‘HOME ROUTES’ ANNOUNCES ‘ATLANTIC SERIES’ - BRINGS ITS WINNING MUSICAL FORMULA TO ATLANTIC CANADA - Seeking hosts for ‘Atlantic Series’ House Concert Network in NS, NB, NL and PEI

3/16/2018

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(Halifax, NS) If you love music, to entertain for friends and family and have a home (or other non-traditional space) that can hold 25 people or more, you can be a volunteer host with Home Routes! Music fans throughout Atlantic Canada will soon enjoy more opportunities to hear live music throughout the region as Home Routes/Chemin Chez Nous, the Winnipeg-based house concert network, expands into the area next Fall with the "Atlantic Series", but the search is still on for volunteer hosts to help build the network in Atlantic Canada. To get involved, contact attend@homeroutes.ca.

Home Routes is a non-profit arts organization that facilitates musicians’ tours by recruiting volunteer hosts, often in rural communities, to create a circuit of venues within a region. This approach provides musicians with secure arrangements and performance opportunities allowing them to overcome many of the risks and expenses of the road -- while expanding the opportunities for people to hear world-class music in their own communities. The organization was inspired to create an Atlantic Region of volunteer hosts as part of their network after attending Nova Scotia Music Week in Truro last Fall. Since putting out the call for volunteer hosts, “The response has been astounding,” says Tim Osmond the Artistic Director, “People throughout the Atlantic region are stepping forward with offers of support and venues to host live music.”

Living room impresarios in Charlottetown, Pleasant Valley, Rice Point, and North Shore have signed on in Prince Edward Island. In New Brunswick, folks in Moncton, Pointe du Chene, and Shediac will be opening up their living rooms as part of the network. Communities on board in Nova Scotia for next year include Round Hill, Charlos Cove, and St. Peters.

Osmond notes that there is still much work to be done in the region, “We’re now building a network of music lovers who are opening up their living rooms and other small venues throughout NB, PEI and NS. We’re on track to begin a new house concert series next fall to include six acts, opened by the Weber Brothers, followed by renowned Canadian guitarist, David Essig.” The Atlantic Series will draw from regional, national, and international musicians included in Home Routes/Chemin Chez Nous 12th Annual Concert Season, September 2018-April 2019.

Home Routes/Chemin Chez Nous programming emphasizes artistic excellence, diverse and entertaining performances that leave audiences breathless and wanting more. “As an organization we are born from Folk Music, and we are very excited to expand our tours of acoustic music to the East Coast,” Says Executive Director Leonard Podolak, “in the hopes of adding our unique house concerts to the perennial mosaic of culture which flourishes in Eastern Canada.”

The organization has been pairing artists with rural volunteer house concert hosts throughout Western Canada over the past decade. More than 7000 performances at nearly 1500 locations in front of 207,000 fans have generated more than four million dollars in artist revenue and royalties since its beginnings in 2007.

If you are a music fan who wants to learn more about becoming part of the series or if you are an artist interested in performing, email: attend@homeroutes.ca, or visit: homeroutes.ca

ABOUT HOME ROUTES/CHEMIN CHEZ NOUS:
Home Routes/Chemin Chez Nous was incorporated as a not-for-profit arts organization in February of 2007 to create new performance opportunities for French and English speaking musicians and audiences in rural, remote and urban, communities across Canada, hosted by volunteers in their homes and other community venues. Follow Home Routes on twitter @homeroutes or “like” on facebook.

MEDIA CONTACT:
Kimberly Sinclair | SpinCount
kimberly@spincount.com
(902) 350-3968

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