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.
The MRTI Agency Turns One! Let’s Celebrate!!!
We are always looking for ways to celebrate our community and we don’t want this milestone to pass us by without a gathering!
This month marks one full year of operation for the MRTI Agency and we want to extend a special ‘Thank You!’ to those who have shared in our journey, by inviting everyone to join us for a special event celebrating our 1st Anniversary on Tuesday, November 19th between 6-9PM in Wilser’s Room in The Capital Complex.
Join us, Emma, Krista & Rob, for a wonderful evening recognizing some highlights of our inaugural year and hear music from our impressive roster of artists, including Josh Bravener, The Hello Crows and Connor Fox, who will each be performing a few songs from the Wilser’s stage.
The MRTI Agency is an extension of the work Emma Chevarie started back in 2012 under the name, ‘Music Runs Through It’. Initially, what began as a weekly live music listing, soon shifted to producing live music events, as Chevarie began to stage her own shows at intimate venues around NB, including the Tipsy Muse Café, where she first worked with Krista Touesnard and Rob Pinnock. Their collaborations included a number of Music Runs Through It shows staged at The Tipsy Muse and 2022’s Cold Snap Music Series, which featured concerts by Joel Plaskett, Meesha Brueggergosman-Lee and Chloé Breault.
When Touesnard and Pinnock decided to sell their café, they knew the live music component of their business was something they wanted to continue, so by working with Chevarie to expand her brand to include artist representation, the three joined forces and The MRTI Agency was born.
In our first year of operations, The MRTI Agency has enjoyed much success including these highlights:
- Signed our first artists
- Produced a successful winter blues series and a fall singer-songwriter series
- Staged two sold out “Kenny & Dolly’s Christmas Tribute” performances in 2023 at The Playhouse
- Were part of the organizational team working with the City of Fredericton to program Garrisonfest and the Summer Concert Series
- Co-ordinated the stage for the Saturday night ceilidh during the 2024 NB Highland Games
- Represented our artists at the ECMA’s, Music NB Week and Contact East
We, the MRTI Team, hope you can join us for a night of fun, music, door-prizes, stories, laughs, and delicious cupcakes!
