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Iceberg Alley – Back Under the Big Top

Posted on June 7, 2022
By Dillon Collins
on Entertainment, Events, From The Archives, Local, Music, Web Exclusives

New dates, new tent, same party under the big top! The Iceberg Alley Performance Tent returns better than ever this June following a turbulent 2021
It’ll take more than mother nature to defeat the power of music! The Iceberg Alley Performance Tent rolled out its highly anticipated 2021 lineup last

Tags: Alexisonfire, Come home year, Everlast, Iceberg Alley Performance Tent, John Steele, Kim Mitchell, Mary Brown's Centre, Quidi Vidi, Shanneyganock, Shawn Basha, Stone Temple Pilots, The Band Perry, Tom Cochrane

LOCAL MUSIC | Rise of the Bucket Truck

Posted on June 6, 2022
By Dillon Collins
on Entertainment, From The Archives, Local, Music, Web Exclusives

Mike Rowe and Matt Wells dive deep into the unexpected and most excellent return to the stage of local heavy-heavyweights, Bucket Truck
After 15 years, the truck is back on the road! Heavy metal heavyweights reigning from the rugged shores of Newfoundland and Labrador, Bucket Truck are set to make

Tags: Bucket Truck, concert, heavy metal, Iceberg Alley Performance Tent, Matt Wells, Mike Rowe, reunion, Summersault

PAM PARDY | A Musical Score

Posted on June 6, 2022
By Pam Pardy-Ghent
on Column, From The Archives, Web Exclusives

As the daughter and granddaughter of fishermen, I’ve long loved the ocean. There’s something about the wind and the waves that simply inspire the soul and refresh the mind.
While it’s been a few years since I’ve hauled a pot in over the side of a tipped-into-the ocean and

MUSICAL TALES: JoJo Mason; What a Wonderous ‘Whoops!’

Posted on June 6, 2022
By Pam Pardy-Ghent
on Entertainment, From The Archives, Inspirational, Local, Music, Staff Blog, Web Exclusives

This feature appears in our Father’s Day edition, 2022

Country music’s JoJo Mason is set to hit the stage at the Mary Brown’s Centre on June 14th along with Dallas Smith, Kelly Prescott and James Barker Band, but what’s on his mind most happens this August: he becomes a

Tags: becoming a dad, Concerts, country, Dallas Smith, Father's Day, JoJo Mason, Mary Brown's Centre

JIM FURLONG | Belonging

Posted on June 4, 2022
By Jim Furlong
on Column, From The Archives, Local, Sports, Staff Blog, Web Exclusives

*Originally published in our May 29-June 4, 2022 issue
It’s an odd concept “to belong” to something, but I’m convinced it’s an important part of being a human.
A few weeks ago, I received an e-mail inviting me to be a part of the annual general meeting of the Avalon

Tags: column, disappointment, Jim Furlong, Leonard Cohen, NHL, op-ed, Playoffs, Stanley Cup, Toronto Maple Leafs

In Conversation with The Once’s Geraldine Hollett

Posted on June 3, 2022
By Pam Pardy-Ghent
on Arts & Culture, Entertainment, From The Archives, Local, Music, Travel & Leisure, Web Exclusives

The Once’s lead vocalist Geraldine Hollett reflects on the band’s much celebrated past, their amazing present, and their highly anticipated future
The band The Once, with Geraldine Hollett, Phil Churchill and Andrew Dale, have had quite a career. From their award-winning self-titled debut to 2011’s Row Upon Row of the

Tags: Abu Dhabi, folk, Geraldine Hollett, music, Newfoundland and Labrador, singer-songwriters, The Once, trad, Travel

Good Things With Matt Wells

Posted on June 2, 2022
By Dillon Collins
on Art, Entertainment, From The Archives, Local, Music, TV, Web Exclusives

Seasoned television personality and entertainer Matt Wells makes the leap into the podcasting world, sharing stories and positive vibes on Good Things with Matt Wells
Matt Wells knows his way around a story. An artist, actor, musician and longtime television personality and host, the Newfoundland native owns credits across MTV,

Tags: conversation, Deep Dive, Good Things With Matt Wells, host, Interview, Katy Perry, Matt Wells, MTV, MuchMusic, Newfoundland and Labrador, podcast

ALBUM DEEP DIVE | Brad Tuck – Stages

Posted on June 1, 2022
By Dillon Collins
on Arts & Culture, Entertainment, From The Archives, Local, Music, Web Exclusives

Celebrated singer-songwriter and instrumentalist Brad Tuck returns with his new collection of home-cut tracks, Stages, in our latest album deep dive series
From Shanneyganock and Fairgale to the trappings of a successful solo career, Brad Tuck is one of Newfoundland and Labrador’s most tireless artists.
Whether behind the drum kit

Tags: album deep dive, artist, Brad Tuck, drummer, Fairgale, guitar, music, Newfoundland and Labrador, Shanneyganock, singer-songwriter, trad

PAM PARDY | Stand on Guard For All

Posted on May 31, 2022
By Pam Pardy-Ghent
on Column, From The Archives, Inspirational, Local, Politics, Web Exclusives

*Originally published in our May 29-June 4, 2022 issue
At one recent Newfoundland Growlers hockey game, announcer Chris Ballard paused to welcome some newcomers to our province who had also been invited to the game that night.
Following the formal introduction, those gathered to cheer on the home team stood

Tags: column, kindness, Newfoundland and Labrador, Newfoundland Growlers, op-ed, Pam Pardy, Putin, refugees, Russia, sports, Ukraine, war

A Champion’s Story

Posted on May 30, 2022
By Dillon Collins
on From The Archives, Health, Inspirational, Local, TV, Web Exclusives

Many children pass through the Janeway each and every year. The Herald takes pride in highlighting the story of one brave and resilient champion child
Taking place from June 4-5 the Janeway Children’s Miracle Network Telethon is a yearly benchmark to help highlight stories of bravery and perseverance over illness

Tags: fundraiser, hospital, Janeway Hospital, Janeway Miracle Network Telethon, Janeway Telethon, NTV, sick kids