Larlee Creek Hullabaloo 2023 is bigger, and better than ever!

THE TREWS, JIMMY RANKIN, ADAM BALDWIN & THE JENNY WREN,
HYPOCHONDRIACS HEADLINE THE HULLABALOO!
14th Edition of beloved Perth-Andover Festival happens Aug. 9-13

The Best Little Festival in the East isn’t so little anymore. Fresh off the great success of last year’s event, the 2023 Larlee Creek Hullabaloo has added more great stars, many appearing for the first time at the festival, and has expanded with a third night of mainstage performances on Thursday. 

Tickets on sale Tuesday, May 2 at 11 am at www.larleecreekmusic.ca 

The 2022 festival saw many milestones reached for the Hullabaloo, including the first-ever sell-out on Saturday night. This year the festival is building on that, by adding another mainstage show on Thursday night and bringing in more East Coast favourites, national stars, and even international artists. 

The acclaimed The Trews are anchoring Saturday night, bringing their string of gold records and big Canadian hits for the first time to the Hullabaloo stage. On Saturday afternoon you’ll find East Coast favourite Jimmy Rankin performing an acoustic duo set featuring a mix of his solo hits and Rankin Family faves along with a sampling of songs from his upcoming album.  

Friday night sees the return of Adam Baldwin & the Jenny Wren, who knocked it out of the park at last year’s Hullabaloo and loved it so much he’s back again. He’ll be followed by the hugely popular Fredericton group The Hypochondriacs, no longer a local secret, now true East Coast stars. 

Thursday night’s Early Bird pass holder’s show has become so popular that the Hullabaloo has had to move it from downtown to the main stage. That’s where outlaw country favorites The Divorcees will hold court, as well as new Acadian party band Beauxmont, and alt-country rising star Cameron Nickerson.

There’s lots more happening on the main stage and at various venues and pop-up stages around Perth-Andover. Juno nominee, ECMA winner, and star of Canada’s Got Talent, Kellie Loder, will be on the main stage and also will lead a songwriting workshop. Quote the Raven brings their beautiful harmonies, and the fast-rising star DeeDee Austin makes her Hullabaloo debut. 

More festival newcomers:  The Commonheart is a powerhouse rock and soul band all the way from Pittsburgh. Coming even further is British-born singer-songwriter Jack Broadbent, and indie-folk group I, the Mountain joins the festival from Kitchener, ON. There are still more names to be announced in the coming weeks as well. Add in the usual great mix of local and East Coast acts, including Brent Mason and Friends on Wednesday, plus the famous Little and Big Hullabaloos, and it’s another awesome event in Perth-Andover.

This year there are various ticket and pass options, plus several Pay What You Will shows. The popular Family Tent is back Saturday, with musical games, and family workshops.  As always, the main stage is located at beautiful Larlee Creek, with an incredible view of the Saint John (Wolastoq) River. Campers can book sites next door to the stage at Baird’s Family Campground, and there will be food vendors and artisans in and around the main tent as well. 

Pick a day and come for the shows or book a spot and enjoy a mini vacation. All the details and tickets are available at larleecreekmusic.ca, and stay tuned for even more announcements.

2023-05-02T23:34:35-03:00May 2, 2023|entertainment, fredericton, live music|

Fredericton’s Live Music Lineup (May 1-7)

MONDAY, May 1

TIMEBANDLOCATION
7:30PMCharlie A’Court, Lloyd Spiegel & Suzie VinnickThe Playhouse

TUESDAY, May 2

TIMEBANDLOCATION
7:00PMOpen MicGrimross Taproom
8:00PMGarrett MasonBroken Record Bar & Music Room
8:30PMOpen MicWilser’s Room (The Cap)

WEDNESDAY, May 3

TIMEBANDLOCATION
7:00PMDowntown Blues Band
(Meals on Wheels FUNdraiser)		Dolan’s Pub
7:30PMOpen MicMaybee Brew Co
8:00PMOpen MicBroken Record Bar & Music Room
9:00PMSwimming/ Peacewalk/ Marc McLaughlinThe Cap

THURSDAY, May 4

TIMEBANDLOCATION
8:00PMDel BarberBroken Record Bar & Music Room
10:00PMRik ReeseDolan’s Pub

FRIDAY, May 5

TIMEBANDLOCATION
7:00PMKarine Basque TrioSouthside Shake
7:00PMYves St. LaurentYork County Cider
8:00PMThe ContradictionsFredericton Legion
9:00PMThe Leftovers/ Customer Service/ Travis FlynnThe Cap
10:00PMKelsey Marie / Will Power & the AddictionsBroken Record Bar & Music Room
10:00PMRik ReeseDolan’s Pub

SATURDAY, May 6

TIMEBANDLOCATION
2:00PMCeltic Afternoon w/ Jim LaheyDolan’s Pub
5:00PMAcoustic RewindDolan’s Pub
6:30PMSymphony NB: Amplified VoicesThe Tipsy Muse Café
9:00PMSaturday’s Child – Grateful Dead TributeThe Cap
10:00PMRik ReeseDolan’s Pub

SUNDAY, May 7

TIMEBANDLOCATION
2:00PMJock and the DocksYork County Cider
2023-05-03T00:08:58-03:00May 2, 2023|entertainment, fredericton, live music|

Special show with Charlie A’Court, Lloyd Spiegel AND Suzie Vinnick on May 1st

Join us Monday, May 1st at the Fredericton Playhouse where multi-award-winning artists, Canadians Suzie Vinnick and Charlie A’Court, and Australian Lloyd Spiegel, will deliver a dynamic evening filled with songs, stories and laughs as they take their roots ‘n’ blues kitchen party from coast-to-coast. Their Fredericton stop is #22 of 25! They have been honing their skills and are in top form as they bring us a show to be talked about for a long time to come.

Crossing the globe, commanding both festival and theatre stages, they are seasoned performers, singer-songwriters and storytellers on their own. Witness the magic of these three remarkable and unique artists, showcasing not only their solo works, but their shared collaborations.

For a hint at what we can expect check out this review from one of their western shows:
“Stunning musicality was on full display.. when3x JUNO Award nominee Suzie Vinnick, 5x East Coast Music Award winner Charlie A’Court, and 14x Australian Blues Award Winner Lloyd Spiegel took the stage.. They delighted the crowd with stories and anecdotes that elicited much laughter. Their stage presence was infectious, and a fun night was had by all in attendance.. this trio of awesome musicians put on a first rate show that was entertaining in every respect. The musicianship was off the chain, the songwriting was glorious and the stage banter hilarious. In terms of stage presence, these three delivered in spades.” Scott Roos

Click here to read a review of their collaborative album prepared by Bob Mersereau. 
Listen here to the Playhouse preview interview from CBC Info Morning Fredericton originally aired April 12, 2023.

Play for a hint of what we can expect to enjoy at the Playhouse on May 1st.
This ‘one night only‘ show is not to be missed!

2023-05-01T03:33:27-03:00May 1, 2023|entertainment, fredericton, live music|

Fredericton’s Live Music Lineup (Apr 24-30)

MONDAY, April 24

TIMEBANDLOCATION
9:00AMFredericton Music Festival – Senior PianoCharlotte Street Arts Centre
9:00AMFredericton Music Festival – StringsSt. Paul’s United Church
9:30AMFredericton Music Festival – Bands and WoodwindsFredericton High School
7:00PMFredericton Music Festival – Senior PianoFredericton High School
8:00PMNothing Serious East Coast TourBroken Record Bar & Music Room

TUESDAY, April 25

TIMEBANDLOCATION
9:00AMFredericton Music Festival – Senior PianoCharlotte Street Arts Centre
9:00AMFredericton Music Festival – StringsSt. Paul’s United Church
9:00AMFredericton Music Festival – StringsFredericton High School
7:00PMFredericton Pub ChoirPicaroons Roundhouse
7:00PMFredericton Music Festival – Senior PianoCharlotte Street Arts Centre
7:00PMOpen MicGrimross Taproom
8:30PMOpen MicWilser’s Room (The Cap)

WEDNESDAY, April 26

TIMEBANDLOCATION
9:00AMFredericton Music Festival – Senior PianoCharlotte Street Arts Centre
9:00AMFredericton Music Festival – Strings/ Senior StringsSt. Paul’s United Church
9:30AMFredericton Music Festival – School ChoirsFredericton High School
1:30AMFredericton Music Festival – Senior VoiceChrist Church (Parish) Church
8:00PMOpen MicBroken Record Bar & Music Room

THURSDAY, April 27

TIMEBANDLOCATION
9:00AMFredericton Music Festival – Senior PianoCharlotte Street Arts Centre
9:00AMFredericton Music Festival – School Choirs/ Indigenous MusicFredericton High School
1:30PMFredericton Music Festival – Senior VoiceChrist Church (Parish) Church
10:00PM HaliwoodDolan’s Pub

FRIDAY, April 28

TIMEBANDLOCATION
4:00PMMatchstick Mike & the Chain Smokin’ Alter BoysExhibition Centre
7:00PMPapa John WitterickYork County Cider
7:00PMCsaba Kanyasi with Hansen|BallSouthside Shake
7:30PMElm City String Quartet w/ Carl Philippe GionetWilmot United Church
7:30PMJoel FafardLansdowne Concert Series
8:00PMLongshotFredericton Legion
8:30PMThe Usual SuspectsBroken Record Bar & Music Room
9:00PMSoderman Band/ Marshall Veroni/ Amber WallsThe Cap
10:00PMThe Shake Down ft. Frank Mack /Jigme /SuburbiaThe Cap
10:00PM HaliwoodDolan’s Pub

SATURDAY, April 29

TIMEBANDLOCATION
1:00PMFreddy Celtic SessionYork County Cider
2:00PMCeltic Afternoon w/ Jim LaheyDolan’s Pub
2:00PMDevin CullinsHalf Cut Brewing Co.
3:00PMMatchstick Mike & the Chain Smokin’ Alter BoysExhibit Centre
5:00PMAcoustic RewindDolan’s Pub
7:00PMKylie Fox / Braden Lam / John MuirheadThe Tipsy Muse Café
7:30PMAdam Baldwin / Old Man LuedeckeThe Playhouse
8:00PMVinyl Tap / Run for Your LivesExhibit Centre
8:00PMFlashbackFredericton Legion
8:00PMBrent Mason with Kyla Tilley & Paul CafcaeGrimross Taproom
8:30PMRichie Young / Joel Manchester / John HaroldPar 94 Golf Fredericton
9:00PMMarian/ Sadie/ Abby McCartneyThe Cap
9:00PMThe ContradictionsSpeedbumps
10:00PM HaliwoodDolan’s Pub

SUNDAY, April 30

TIMEBANDLOCATION
2:00PMMusical Tribute for Brian LeanExhibit Centre
2:00PMOpen MicYork County Cider
3:00PMKylie Fox & The Spirit Project – A Fabulous Musical FundraiserCharlotte Street Arts Centre
9:30PMSingle Wound/ The Good Depression/ Targeted Individual/ Null MoonBroken Record Bar & Music Room
2023-04-24T23:13:16-03:00April 24, 2023|entertainment, fredericton, live music|

Fredericton Music Festival 2023

The 76th annual Fredericton Music Festival begins Monday, April 17th and continues until Thursday, April 27th.

The festival committee and its large team of volunteers have worked hard to organize this community event. Once again, residents of the capital region will have an opportunity to hear the musical talents from within their own community, with more than 690 solo and group entries and 1186 participants performing in seven venues across the city.

Highly qualified professionals have been selected from Atlantic Canada and beyond to adjudicate the wide variety of classes in choir, band, piano, strings, brass, voice, woodwinds, musical theatre, and for the first time, indigenous music. The festival provides a wonderful experience for all participants from the youngest beginners to the most seasoned senior performers. As in past years, some of these talented musicians may move on to represent the community at the Provincial competition.

Festival programs are available at Tony’s Music Box, and at all venues during festival for $10. Full schedule can be found by clicking here. The cost to attend the festival is $2 (adult) per session and students are free. Festival Passes are $20 and available at all venues during the festival.

The Junior and Senior Awards Concerts will take place at 7:00pm on Tuesday May 9th and Wednesday May 10th in the Tom Morrison Theatre at Fredericton High School. Entry fees are $5 (adult) and free for students and with a festival pass.

If you would like further information, please visit the website at: www.frederictonmusicfestival.org

2023-04-17T23:25:57-03:00April 17, 2023|entertainment, fredericton, live music|
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