Legendary musician, the Irish-born Chris Hennessy, talks roots, music, and overcoming his greatest battle ever
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If you’ve never listened to Chris Hennessy’s album, Ballad of a Sad Cafe, treat yourself and have a listen. Or better yet? Visit O’Reilly’s when Hennessy is playing. His rendition of Her Father Didn’t
Host of OZFM’s Jigs and Reels, Danielle Butt talks all things St. Patrick’s and offers up your must have Irish artists to celebrate Paddy’s on The Rock!
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It’s not Christmas in Killarney, but it’s the next best thing for fans of Irish music across Newfoundland and Labrador!
St. Patrick’s
Deftly defying their namesake, The Duds’ Phil Goodridge and Melanie O’Brien talk influences and inspirations behind the debut album These Words I Can’t Forget
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Diverse and dynamic the duo of Phil Goodridge and Melanie O’Brien, affectionately known as The Duds, have been performing and collaborating for nearly a decade
When two worlds collide, feathers can fly! TaDa! Events brings La Cage Aux Folles to the stage and Mark Murphy, who once flew the nest, returns in fine ‘Zaza’ style
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If you haven’t seen the stage production of La Cage Aux Folles, chances are you’ve seen the film version
Avalon Voices, a ladies choir, prepares to bring music from ‘The Rock’ to the ‘Big Apple’
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In celebration of ten years worth of performances, Conception Bay South ladies choir, Avalon Voices, is thinking big. Keri Kao, the group’s musical director, says the women are incredibly excited
‘10th anniversary’
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From sketch comedy to podcasting and the stage, Trent McClellan hunts for happiness and the funny side of life in this in-depth sit down with The Herald
Stand-up comedian, podcaster, cast member of an iconic satirist comedy troupe, from Corner Brook to Halifax and Calgary, Trent McClellan has a mound
Newfoundlanders Alex Newhook and Dawson Mercer teach the rest of the world Newfoundland slang in hilarious video making the rounds.
Bay Roberts native and World Junior Hockey Champion Dawson Mercer opens up on hockey, home, heroes and healing in our inspirational one-on-one
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When The Herald spoke to home-grown
The Iceberg Alley Performance Tent is going country! Canadian country music sensation Johnny Reid, no stranger to fans here in Newfoundland and Labrador, is returning under the Big Top on September 15th with special guests Jimmy Rankin and Paige Penney.
Reid joins previously announced Iceberg headliners, April Wine, Trooper and
Rising star Paige Penney dives deep into her acclaimed debut EP Watch Out For Your Step, sharing inspirations and notable fan favourite collaborations
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For fifteen year old singer-songwriter Paige Penney, her latest single Shooting Star is quite prophetic.
Penney, who has collaborated with the likes of The Once and
One of the most intense races of its kind, Cain’s Quest combines both mental and physical hurdles that have competitors across the globe stepping up to the plate
It is the ultimate test in extreme racing. Cain’s Quest Snowmobile Endurance Race sees competitors from across the globe tackle 3,100