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2017 | February 19 – 25

Posted on February 19, 2017
By Herald Staff
on February | Third Week

Music Spotlight: Earle and Coffin

Posted on February 17, 2017
By Dillon Collins
on Entertainment, From The Archives, Music, Q&A

What a difference a year makes. In the time spent since The Herald last clocked in with adolescent blues maestros Earle and Coffin, the duo have successfully released an acclaimed live album, banked their first ever Canadian Folk Music Award and uncorked their debut studio effort Wood Wire Blood &

2017 | February 12 – 18

Posted on February 12, 2017
By Herald Staff
on February | Second Week

Music Spotlight: Lion Bear Fox

Posted on February 10, 2017
By Dillon Collins
on Entertainment, From The Archives, Music, Q&A

Three distinct yet collective voices, B.C.’s Lion Bear Fox make their Newfoundland debut ahead of their awaited debut LP. Ryan ‘Fox’ McMahon catches up with The Herald for our latest Q&A.
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Q: You guys will be hitting Newfoundland at length this February. I know you’ve played on the east coast

Valentine’s Days Gone By

Posted on February 7, 2017
By Dillon Collins
on From The Archives, Web Exclusives

Have you ever noticed how every Christmas season, you inevitably start reminiscing about past holidays? About the old Christmas ornaments that you made in Beavers, or how when your grandmother used to stay with you she’d always have these funny sayings, about how much things have changed but it’s nice

The Herald Reviews: Gold

Posted on February 6, 2017
By Dillon Collins
on Entertainment, Film, From The Archives

“All that glitters is not gold,” is an eerily apt adage for this woefully underwhelming tale of greed and desperation.
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In accessing my thoughts on the based-on-a-somewhat-true, inspired-by-shady-happenings drama, I couldn’t help but pause for thought at the hefty gorge Matthew McConaughey has carved out between his current acting

2017 | February 5 – 11

Posted on February 5, 2017
By Herald Staff
on February | First Week

Music Spotlight: Heather Bambrick

Posted on February 3, 2017
By Dillon Collins
on Entertainment, From The Archives, Music

Multi-versed jazz singer Heather Bambrick uncorks another vintage work with her highly anticipated album You’ll Never Know.
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The opening line in Heather Bambrick’s official website bio sums up the career of the transplanted Newfoundland jazz powerhouse quite magnificently. “Heather Bambrick has been wearing many hats for many years –

Music Spotlight: India

Posted on January 31, 2017
By Dillon Collins
on Entertainment, From The Archives, Music

Rising at a rapid rate, indie rockers India thrill on their anticipated self-titled debut, answering the noticeable amount of hype they have built since their inception.
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The name India has been whispered in corners of downtown St. John’s this past year, and no, we’re not referring to the beer.

The Herald Reviews: The Founder

Posted on January 30, 2017
By Dillon Collins
on Entertainment, Film, From The Archives

The Founder is served up in scintillating fashion – a take-no-prisoners tale of grabbing the American Dream by the throat, while equal-parts an origin story of the rise of the mecca of the fast food industry.
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Considering the fact that Michael Keaton’s original claim to fame stems from one