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Boney M ft. Liz Mitchell Heading to St. John’s & Corner Brook

Posted on September 20, 2022
By Dillon Collins
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*Press Release
After sold-out shows in St. John’s and Halifax in 2019, well known Afro-German-Caribbean disco and funk vocal group Boney M. featuring Liz Mitchell return to Atlantic Canada for seven ‘Holiday Favourites and Classic Hits’ shows this November and December.
Tickets for Halifax, Moncton, Charlottetown, Truro, and Sydney go on sale this Friday, September

Tags: Boney M, Christmas, concert, Corner Brook, holiday, Liz Mitchell, Mary Brown's Centre, music, St. John's, tour

Easter Traditions: New & Old

Posted on April 7, 2022
By Herald Staff
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By: Russell Bowers
Unlike it’s December counterpart, the seasonal traditions of Easter aren’t nearly as universal as Christmas. The Herald celebrates some of the customs these Newfoundlanders hold dear
Easter has long had associations that fall outside of the religious observance, many of which hearken back to traditions and customs

Tags: Amy House, Berni Stapleton, Bill Gregory, Easter, holiday, Jesse Stirling, Kellie Cullihall, Selina Boland, traditions

PAM PARDY | Bunny Ears

Posted on April 4, 2022
By Pam Pardy-Ghent
on From The Archives, Local, Staff Blog, Web Exclusives

*Column from our April 3-9 issue
I ran into my sister at the grocery store the other day and we compared a few grocery cart items. One thing that became clear was our differences when it comes to snacking.
In my cart there were nuts, dried fruit, and yes, a

Tags: chocolate, colour, column, Easter, holiday, Newfoundland and Labrador, op-ed

CONCERTS | Shanneyganock Announces Annual Holiday Show at the Delta

Posted on November 25, 2021
By Dillon Collins
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It wouldn’t feel like Christmas without the b’ys in the band!
Local trad legends Shanneyganock have unveiled plans for their annual Shanneyganock Christmas performance at the Delta in St. John’s.
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Tags: Celtic Conncetion, Chris Andrews, Christmas, Craig Young, Delta, holiday, Mark Hiscock, Newfoundland and Labrador, Shanneyganock, St. John's, The Valley

CONCERTS | Dave Whitty Announces Tibb’s Eve at The Rockhouse

Posted on November 24, 2021
By Dillon Collins
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Tireless, multi-talented musician Dave Whitty is hitting The Rockhouse for a sure-to-be unmatched night of music and fellowship for his annual Tibb’s Eve Celebration!
“We’re back for Tibbs Eve at The Rockhouse,” Whitty shared via social media. “A Christmas tradition now. Backing band featuring Nick Earle, Daniel George and Peter

Tags: Andrew Rodgers, Christmas, concert, Daniel George, Dave Whitty, holiday, live, music, Nick Earle, Peter Green, St. John's, The Rockhouse, Tibb's Eve

NL MUSIC | The Duds to Release Four Original Holiday Songs

Posted on November 24, 2021
By Dillon Collins
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MusicNL nominated duo and longtime friends of The Herald, The Duds are set to ring in the holiday season with a series of festive singles. Full press release below:
The Duds are Melanie O’Brien and Philip Goodridge, two artists from St. John’s, Newfoundland who have been working together for the

Tags: Christmas, holiday, ian foster, Jerry Stamp, Melanie O"Brien, music, Newfoundland and Labrador, No Change in the Weather, Philip Goodridge, Richard Bradley, Scott Hammond, single, The Duds

NL MUSIC | Ennis Sisters Release Holiday Single ‘Falling Into Christmas’

Posted on November 23, 2021
By Dillon Collins
on Entertainment, From The Archives, Local, Music, Web Exclusives

Fresh off the announcement of the return of their annual holiday tour, The Ennis Sisters have released a new single just in time for the holidays. Full release below:

Newfoundland sibling trio, The Ennis Sisters, release a brand new Christmas single, “Falling Into Christmas”, to coincide with their 13th

Tags: Alan Doyle, Christmas, Cory Tteford, folk, holiday, music, Newfoundland and Labrador, Perry Chafe, single, The Ennis Sisters

CONCERTS | Tim Baker & All Hands Bring Annual Holiday Show to Holy Heart

Posted on November 16, 2021
By Dillon Collins
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Juno nominated singer-songwriter and frontman of award-winning indie rock ensemble Hey Rosetta!, Tim Baker is bringing his annual holiday showcase to Holy Heart Theatre in St. John’s with his monster east coast band All Hands. Special guest Postdata.
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Tags: Christmas, Concerts, Hey Rosetta!, holiday, Holy Heart Theatre, Juno, Newfoundland, Postdata, singer-songwriter, Tim Baker

CONCERT | Fortunate Ones Announce St. John’s Holiday Show

Posted on November 9, 2021
By Dillon Collins
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Our friends Fortunate Ones are hitting the road for a holiday trek across the maritimes with Matt Andersen this year, but as promised they’ll be bringing the festivities to The Rock. The entire press release is available below!
JUNO-nominated, Newfoundland duo Fortunate Ones will celebrate the season at home in St. John’s with the

Tags: Arts and Culture Centre, Christmas, Fortunate Ones, holiday, Juno, live music, Matt Andersen, Newfoundland and Labrador, Sonic Concerts, St. John's

CONCERTS | Fortunate Ones Announce Eastern Canadian Holiday Tour

Posted on October 26, 2021
By Dillon Collins
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Juno award-nominated Newfoundland and Labrador folk duo Fortunate Ones are hitting the road this November-December for a holiday tour with the one-and-only Matt Andersen and guest Reeny Smith.
“It’s true, it’s really happening. We’re hitting the road this December for some holidays shows with Matt Andersen and Reeny Smith in

Tags: Andrew James O'Brien, Canada, Catherine Allan, Christmas, Fortunate Ones, holiday, Juno, Matt Andersen, music, Newfoundland and Labrador, Reeny Smith, tour