Needing some music suggestions for this week?

Then you’ve come to the right place! Here are a few things I’m planning to take in ….

wilsers wednesdaysWEDNESDAY – Wilser’s RoomMM Fitzgerald (with Joel Leblanc and company) 9:00 – midnight
Nick Cobham spinning Vinyl from midnight til 2am

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THURSDAY – James Joyce Irish PubMountain Chicken Lite – For all the Mountain Chicken fans out there who can’t get to Nackawic on Saturday night you might want to catch Ross Beckett and Gary Morehouse playing the softer side of things for your listening pleasure between 7:00 – 10:00 pm

maggieFRIDAY – James Joyce Irish Pub Les Grandes Retrouvailles 5:00 – 7:00 pm

Cedar Tree CafeMaggie’s Farm Revival 8:00 -10:00 pm

The Capital ComplexOh No! Theodore, Strumbella’s and Josh Bravener 11:30 – 2:00 am

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SATURDAY – The Capital ComplexSpooky Ruben/Thunderclap/Silver Creek

Silver Creek is known as Ottawa’s roots rock powerhouse … drawing on the twin peaks of Neil Young and The Band for their charismatic and individual roots rock and blues.

2013-02-19T23:28:39-04:00February 19, 2013|entertainment, fredericton, live music, Uncategorized|

4th and final FROSTival Weekend is upon us!

Yes friends, we are wrapping up the first annual FROSTival this weekend. How will you be participating?

Here are just a few options for your consideration:

Take your Sweetheart to The Capital Complex  on Thursday where you will experience a Bob Marley tribute featuring House of David Gang and Big Love. Show starts at 10:30 pm and you can save $2 on your admission by bringing non-perishable food items for the food bank!

Sissy & the Hobos

Extend your Valentine’s celebrations into Friday night and get yourself down to the Cedar Tree Cafe where Sissy & the Hobos will be serving up traditional/Americana tunes along with their original songs! Their beautiful harmonies accompanied by a variety of acoustic instruments is a true listening pleasure. Show starts at 8:00 pm and there is no cover.

Have a listen here

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Saturday night at the Charlotte Street Arts Centre is an all ages show featuring 4 great bands: The Belle Comedians, The Floogs, Josh Bravener Band  and Margo, Margo.

Get out and support these very talented, passionate young musicians in a unique space which offers up warm sounds and cozy vibes!

Wishing you all a great live music experience!

2013-02-14T08:09:38-04:00February 14, 2013|entertainment, fredericton, live music, Uncategorized|

Another FROSTival weekend is upon us – what are you up to?

The winter weather has returned and the celebration continues of all good things offered by the season!

Check out my latest post at Fredericton Tourism’s Town Square Social Hub here.

Today (Saturday) has a few live music events in store for you ….

Crabbe Mountain’s Thirsty Boot Lounge is heating up the afternoon with the Ross Neilsen Band  rawkin’ the blues between 3-7 pm.

The Thirsty Boot will also play host to The Picaroon’s Winter Warmer Party starting at 9pm tonight! The BackYard Devils will be serving up their distintive mix of dirty country, rockabilly and bluegrass. These guys are seriously talented musicians who never quit having a good time and entice you to do the same!

If you are in the city be sure to stop in at Dolan’s Pub to check out the band Party Boots playing catchy original songs, stone cold classics, and their own spin on current hit songs.

There you have it! Lots of music to be had today! Let me know where you will be.

2013-02-02T13:52:10-04:00February 2, 2013|entertainment, fredericton, live music, Uncategorized|

Spend your Tuesday night with Julie Doiron at Cedar Tree Cafe!

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The upcoming weekend is full of promise with great music programmed in various locations throughout Fredericton as part of the Shivering Songs Festival but its only Monday! So I’d like to suggest you get out to The Cedar Tree Cafe on Tuesday night where you will find Julie Doiron performing. With “twenty years on the road, one Juno award, countless songwriting, recording and live collaborations”, Julie is sure to provide her audience with an entertaining evening of story & song and will be joined by Construction & Destruction.

2013-01-21T20:54:34-04:00January 21, 2013|entertainment, fredericton, live music|

Have you heard the news? There is plenty happening in Fredericton!

This past week was full of big announcements…

Maritime Countryfest announced their new format and their 2013 lineup. The festival will be an all ages one-day event at Officer’s Square on Saturday, June 8th with country-rocker Travis Tritt headlining. Also on the bill are George Canyon, Jimmy Rankin, Kira Isabella, and local artists Tristan Horncastle and Steve Waylon. Check them out on facebook  for more details.

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Fredericton Tourism launched FROSTival this week and there is plenty of activities available for everyone to enjoy including live music (my favourite!), foodie events, outdoor adventure, educational programming and entertainment galore!

FROSTival runs between January 25 – February 17 and kicking it off is Shivering Songs Festival featuring Sarah Harmer, Rose Cousins, Jian Ghomeshi, Royal Wood, The Backyard Devils, Alan Jeffries and more!! The setting for this great winter festival is as wonderful as its perfomers. Wilmot United Church, Boyce Farmers Market, Beaverbrook Art Gallery, Cedar Tree Cafe, Wilser’s Room and The Capital will open their doors and offer us a warmth and music next Thursday to Sunday. Check out my posts on the Fredericton Tourism site here and here for more information. Don’t get left out in the cold – get your tickets now!

I’ll leave you with a taste of what you can expect next Saturday afternoon where Rose Cousins will be hosting the songwriters circle at 2:00 pm at the Wilmot Church

2013-01-19T15:05:05-04:00January 19, 2013|entertainment, fredericton, live music|
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