The call of the island we call home permeates the hearts and minds of any honest Newfoundlander and Labradorian. No matter how far we trod, miles or oceans between, there is a tether to this almost mystical place that cannot be described in honest justice. That call is something that
Howyagettinon? So – big fuss still going on about this musical in New York City. The one about Gander and the goings-on after 9/11. Amazing. I mean, who’d a thunk it? The ‘Big Apple’ all a-buzz about the ‘core’ of our province. Freaky.
And it’s all going on about a
Part of Great Big Sea, the band who embedded this province’s music and culture into the hearts of expats and come from aways for over 20 years, Bob Hallett now wears a new hat, one that allowed him to sprinkle his musical pixie dust all over Broadway.
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Singer-songwriter, producer and director, the ever-versatile fan favourite Ian Foster returns with his timely new record Sleeper Years
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Take me through the writing process for Sleeper Years. What grabs you, thematically or otherwise, these days?
For me it always ends up being the culmination of a couple
In the wake of their mammoth sophomore studio album Touch, which recently won the Juno Award for Best Alternative Album, Canadian rockers July Talk return to St. John’s for a performance which promises to tear the roof off of Club One. We caught up with members Peter Dreimanis and Leah Fay
Decorated Canadian singer-songwriter Basia Bulat returns to Newfoundland for a lengthy cross-island tour this April.
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Q: Coming off of two very successful and well received studio albums, do you find mounted pressure to achieve a certain level of songwriting or success?
A: I don’t really think of it that
Koba Entertainment have helped bring to life, and to the stage, some of the most adored properties in children’s television, including The Backyardigans, Dora the Explorer, Toopy and Binoo, Mike the Knight, Max & Ruby, and Franklin the Turtle among others.
Returning to St. John’s for two performances on April
Newly formed folk pop trio Weight of the World serve up a thrilling new entry into our vast music landscape with their debut studio album Seasons.
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Breaking into the folk music scene here in Newfoundland and Labrador can prove to be a cautious endeavour. Sheer will and determination won’t
The Lego Batman Movie dazzles, thrills and even manges to surprise, in what could arguably be called the most complete and entertaining big-screen adaptation of ‘The Dark Knight’ to date.
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I’ve been told once before I have a childlike disposition when it comes to my entertainment, or rather what
Indie rock icons of the Canadian music world, The Sadies forge ahead in the wake of their new album and tour alongside friends and fellow greats Blue Rodeo. Before the start of the tour founding member Travis Good caught up with The Herald for a candid instalment of our Q&A series.