Next Friday and Saturday (June 13 & 14) will have everyone tapping into their country roots and heading to Officers’ Square in downtown Fredericton for the Maritime CountryFest!

Friday night’s line-up is themed “Oh Canada!” and will feature Steve Waylon, Tim Hicks, Alan Doyle and Doc Walker. Click here to check out my post on the Fredericton Tourism site for more details.

Saturday’s program is stellar featuring Small Town Pistols, Chad Bownlee, Deric Ruttan, Kellie Pickler and Trace Adkins. Click here for another Fredericton Tourism post with even more information.

I’ll be looking for you out there expecting to see you kickin’ up your heels to some pretty amazing music in a very terrific location!

Wikipedia says: Saint Patrick’s Day is a cultural and religious holiday celebrated annually on 17 March, the death date of the most commonly-recognized patron saint of Ireland, Saint Patrick (c. AD 385–461).

It may not be a public holiday here in New Brunswick however I have no doubt people will be feeling celebratory regardless.

Fredericton has a few Irish pubs to allow us all a place to gather and tap into our leprechaun spirits! Here is what I know about the live music happening tomorrow:

DOLAN’S PUB –  Opening at 11:00 am. Music starts at 1:00 pm with Barry’s Privateers, featuring the one & only Barry Hughes, will perform a couple sets to entertain the afternoon crowd. The Fourth Well takes the stage at 5:30 pm for an acoustic set and then kicks into their electric set at 8:30 pm.

THE LUNAR ROGUE – Opening at 10:00 am. Different Folk, featuring award winning fiddler Katherine Moller, will be providing the soundtrack for the day starting at 4:30 pm.

James Joyce Irish Pub – River Rhythm will be playing starting at 8:00 pm sure to deliver ‘lots of fiddling & step dancing‘

So that is what I know …. have I missed anything? Let me know where you will be celebrating.

and MAY THE LUCK OF THE IRISH BE WITH YOU!

Have you heard of this? Apparently Live Band Karaoke is a breaking trend across North America and it has now arrived at The Capital Complex!

Frederictonians have the opportunity to choose their favourite 80′s tune and perform it with Pretty in Pink (That 80’s Band) as the backing band. This started last week and will take place every Wednesday until April 2. There are 4 contestants/hopefuls performing each week, and the top 4 will showcase on the last Wednesday. All this fun is happening at Wilser’s Room (top floor of The Capital Complex).

The members of the band will be judging the competition, and a percentage will come from audience voting. The winner receives $500 cash and an opportunity to perform at the next Pretty In Pink Show in front of a sold out crowd.

Sign up now if you haven’t already! Click here for the application form.

Check out Courtney’s performance from last week….

The Pretty in Pink band are fun on their own and this sounds like a great time whether you get up and sing or get out to lend your support and cast your votes!

See you at Wilser’s!!