Let the tunes shake away those wintertime Blues

The MRTI Agency is back to throw a little ‘blues heat’ into the winter of 2025 with a line up of some of the Maritime’s finest talent. Last winter, this series brought together some of the region’s best known artists to serve up incredible evenings of soulful blues in beautifully receptive rooms all over New Brunswick. This winter, they plan to revive that same powerful energy for more unforgettable nights.

In January, Garrett Mason is once again set to cover some ground in the 506. While it’s true, Garrett carries the highly influential blues lineage that comes attached to the family name (Garrett is the son of blues legend Dutchie Mason), he is also entirely his own artist with a guitar style that has even the most seasoned of players scratching their heads in wonder. Garrett is one of the most captivating and thrilling musicians on the scene and a must-see for any fans of the blues.

Wednesday, January 22 at Dolan’s Pub, Fredericton (NB)
Saturday, January 25 at Water Street Dinner Theatre, Saint John (NB)

Blues veteran Morgan Davis has been playing the blues in Canada since crossing the border from Detroit in the late 60’s. He learned his trade by playing at the feet of some of the masters, and in turn, becoming one himself. This journeyman blues artist has performed all over Canada, US and Europe and has a list of blues honors as long as your arm. Legends aren’t born, they’re made from grit, determination and heart…three attributes Davis carries with him everywhere he goes and applies to everything he does. See him live in February on one of our stages.

Wednesday, February 19 at Dolan’s Pub, Fredericton (NB)
Thursday, February 20 at The Fire Escape, Grand Falls (NB)
Friday, February 21 at New Maritime Beer Company, Miramichi (NB) 
Saturday, February 22 at Water Street Dinner Theatre, Saint John (NB)
Sunday, February 23 at Salty Towers, Saint Andrews (NB)

Blues delivered with a side of a powerful soul is what Theresa Malenfant has in store for you in March. This NB born powerhouse has been a blues staple in the Maritimes for decades, meanwhile, she has also performed all over Canada and in Europe too, where she still has a strong following. Malenfant has won ECMA’s, been recognized by the Maple Blues Society and has thrilled audiences wherever she has performed.  If you like your blues falling somewhere in between Janis Joplin and Aretha Franklin, then Theresa Melanfant is ready to take you on that journey.

Wednesday, March 19 at Dolan’s Pub with The Instigators, Fredericton (NB)
Saturday, March 22 at Water Street Dinner Theatre with Scott Medford, Saint John (NB)

In April, one of the most respected artists in the east, Charlie A’Court, wraps up our series. It’s a thrill to have this five-time ECMA winner and eight-time Nova Scotia Music Award winner take to these stages.  A’Court is simply one of the most respected artists to ever come out of the Maritimes, and this live show gives ticket holders a first hand look at every tool in his belt, including a commanding soulful vocals, stellar guitar work and a style of songwriting that speaks directly to the hearts of listeners. This is a show not to be missed.

Wednesday, April 23 at Dolan’s Pub, Fredericton (NB)
Thursday, April 24 at Connell House, Woodstock (NB)
Friday, April 25 at Huntsman Aquarium Dunn Theatre, St. Andrew’s (NB)

Saturday, April 26 at Water Street Dinner Theatre, Saint John (NB)

All shows start at 7:30PM and tickets are available online HERE.

2025-01-27T21:03:58-04:00November 17, 2024|fredericton, live music, News|

Fredericton’s Live Music Lineup (Oct 28-Nov 3)

MONDAY, October 28

TIME BAND LOCATION
12 noon Dr. Dotan Nitzberg Memorial Hall (UNB)
7:00PM Ella Campbell O’Hickey’s Irish Pub

 

TUESDAY, October 29

TIME BAND LOCATION
7:00PM Open Mic Grimross Taproom
7:00PM Cameron Molloy O’Hickey’s Irish Pub
8:00PM  Katie Schurman (Tuesday Schmooze) The Cap (Wilser’s Room)
9:00PM Open Mic The Cap (Wilser’s Room)

 

WEDNESDAY, October 30

TIME BAND LOCATION
7:00PM Acoustic Ease O’Hickey’s Irish Pub
7:30PM Joel Plaskett Wilmot United Church

 

THURSDAY, October 31

TIME BAND LOCATION
7:00PM Tupperware Remix (Halloween) Party Boyce Farmers Market
7:00PM Sundown Fire – Green Day Tribute The Cap
8:00PM   O’Hickey’s Irish Pub
9:00PM Thursday Night Jazz Wilser’s Room (The Cap)
10:00PM Lee Ross The Cap

 

FRIDAY, November 1

TIME BAND LOCATION
7:00PM Acoustic Rewind O’Cain’s Lounge (Mama’s Pub)
7:00PM Oland Monteith York County Cider
7:30PM Élage Diouf The Playhouse
7:30PM The North Fades Memorial Hall (UNB)
8:00PM   O’Hickey’s Irish Pub
8:30PM PERISH FRIDAY with Force Fields, VICTIME and more The Cap
9:45PM Tristan Legg & the Mad Dogs Dolan’s Pub

 

SATURDAY, November 2

TIME BAND LOCATION
5:00PM Tristan Legg & the Mad Dogs Dolan’s Pub
7:00PM Lawrence Maxwell / Shane Pendergast The Abbey Café & Gallery
7:30PM TERRA SPENCER
(MRTI Presents)
CHARLOTTE STREET ARTS CENTRE
7:30PM Milonga: Music or Two Guitars Gallery 78
7:30PM Symphony NB presents Bravo 2: For the Fallen The Playhouse
8:00PM   O’Hickey’s Irish Pub
8:30PM PERISH SATURDAY with Hard Charger, Marian, Yoo Doo Right, Sam Salmon, Vulpine, Shriven and MORE The Cap & Wilser’s Room
9:45PM Tristan Legg & the Mad Dogs Dolan’s Pub

 

SUNDAY, November 3

TIME BAND LOCATION
2:00PM Daisy’s Sunday Showcase York County Cider
5:00PM Open Mic The Tipsy Muse Café
7:00PM   O’Hickey’s Irish Pub
7:30PM Katherine Moller & Friends Charlotte Street Arts Centre
2024-10-28T22:07:09-03:00October 28, 2024|entertainment, fredericton, live music|

Fredericton’s Live Music Lineup (October 21-27)

MONDAY, October 21

TIME BAND LOCATION
7:00PM Ella Campbell O’Hickey’s Irish Pub
7:00PM Off the Rock – A Tribute to Great Big Sea Centre communautaire Sainte-Anne

 

TUESDAY, October 22

TIME BAND LOCATION
7:00PM Open Mic Grimross Taproom
7:00PM Wally McKinnon O’Hickey’s Irish Pub
8:00PM Gordon Butler (Tuesday Schmooze) The Cap (Wilser’s Room)
9:00PM Open Mic The Cap (Wilser’s Room)

 

WEDNESDAY, October 23

TIME BAND LOCATION
7:00PM Acoustic Ease O’Hickey’s Irish Pub
7:30PM Crosscut Dolan’s Pub
7:30PM Open Mic Maybee Brewing Company

 

THURSDAY, October 24

TIME BAND LOCATION
6:30PM Greg Perry Tony’s Music Box
7:30PM Symphony NB – The China Syndrome The Playhouse
7:30PM Piano Man – Billy Joel & Elton John Dolan’s Pub
8:00PM   O’Hickey’s Irish Pub
9:00PM Thursday Night Jazz Wilser’s Room (The Cap)
9:00PM Ghostly Hounds/ Montgomery Street Band The Cap

 

FRIDAY, October 25

TIME BAND LOCATION
7:00PM The Shakes O’Cains Lounge (Mama’s Pub)
7:00PM Thrashed Silence York County Cider
7:00PM Karine Basque Quartet Southside Shake
7:30PM Trans-Canada Highwaymen The Playhouse
8:00PM Sons of Grace Fredericton Legion
8:00PM   O’Hickey’s Irish Pub
10:00PM Southern Comfort Dolan’s Pub

 

SATURDAY, October 26

TIME BAND LOCATION
2:00PM Corsa (Octoberfest) Grimross Brewing
2:00PM Celtic Jam York County Cider
5:00PM Southern Comfort Dolan’s Pub
7:00PM Wasted Light – Foo Fighters Tribute O’Cains Lounge (Mama’s Pub)
7:00PM Hansen | Ball Southside Shake
8:00PM   O’Hickey’s Irish Pub
9:00PM Better Together with Wolf Castle/ Uncle Fester/ Stephen Hero/  Aquakultre The Cap
10:00PM Southern Comfort Dolan’s Pub

 

SUNDAY, October 27

TIME BAND LOCATION
2:00PM Open Mic York County Cider
7:00PM   O’Hickey’s Irish Pub
2024-10-21T19:48:45-03:00October 20, 2024|entertainment, fredericton, live music|

Leeroy Stagger

Waking up at ungodly hours would kick the shit out of most of us. But if you’re Leeroy Stagger, you breathe. You pick up a guitar. And you greet the coming dawn with words, music, and grace.

“Most of these songs were composed in the wee hours of a new day. The witching hours, you could call them. Where my mind is active and there’s a peace and spirit I embrace in the quiet of life.”

That liminal space is exactly what Stagger would call his 3 AM Revelations—and there could be no better title for his 13th full recording. For it’s in that sacred and moonlit window that brought forth his strongest, most passionate songwriting to date.

In these musical revelations—recorded in Stagger’s new Victoria home studio made of “beautiful rough-cut wood”—we hear gratitude, struggle, rebel rousing, balladry, compassion, and humour. We go to worlds as small as the back of lousy Dodge Dart, and worlds as vast as the Alberta Skies and as ethereal as human connection.

“This is a record of the human spirit. Of suffering and joy. Of heroes and everyday stories. And of addiction and redemption.”

2024-08-21T21:27:46-03:00August 21, 2024|

Lennie Gallant, The Innkeeper’s Christmas

PEI’s celebrated singer songwriter Lennie Gallant is bringing his ever-popular festive show “The Innkeeper’s Christmas 2024” to set the right tone for our holiday season!

Lennie’s Christmas album of 11 original songs received much praise and critical acclaim. Canadian music reviewer/author Bob Mersereau said, “I always make a point of listening to many new Christmas albums each year, and this is one of the best I’ve heard in years, and certainly one of the premiere sets of new tunes in a long time…I hope he’s learning every one of these songs for the show!” He definitely has! The title song “Christmas Day on Planet Earth” and its accompanying video is becoming a holiday standard sung not only by Gallant, but many choirs as well.

Lennie has performed his Innkeeper’s Christmas show for several years now to sold out crowds. Every year the songwriter updates and adds new songs, stories and arrangements to his extremely popular holiday offering keeping it fresh and exciting, while maintaining the spirit of a holiday celebration with a difference. This multimedia version, along with his band consisting of partner Acadian star Patricia Richard, the wonderful New Brunswick violinist Marie Andrée Gaudet and 22-year-old piano marvel Julien Robichaud promises to be the best one yet. You can expect an evening full of original Christmas songs, (along with some traditional ones), a lot of laughs, great tales, and occasional surprises that will definitely put you in a Yuletide state of mind. Come join us for a Christmas concert unlike any you have experienced before!

2024-08-21T21:19:38-03:00August 21, 2024|
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