The new Christmas mas album from multi talented local musician, Dan Bursey. He’s officially done it all. He’s an award winning family/children’s entertainer, singer-songwriter, comedian, he’s been nominated for a number of ECMAs and National Covenant Awards. His style is broad, covering blues, folk, rock, jazz, and pop. He’s integrated all of his influences, style, and talent into some well known Christmas favourites.
Pink Floyd, Supertramp, and King Crimson all permeate the melodies, rhythms, licks, and grooves on Jim Fidler’s newest “concept” album.
Fictitious character, Mickey Finn travels on the quintessential journey; dreamin’ the dream, living it and back to slumber to dream again. And music as the penultimate metaphor – vehicle for life is indeed about the journey and not the destination.
Truly a musical – chameleon, Fidler constantly explores every nook and crannie of his far-reaching muse. In fact, it’s accurate to state that everything he has produced since his brilliant 1995 debut has been amazing. Whether repeated themes and influences (ie. Bob Marley) or far out ideas Fidler always brings vitality to his work.
Good Artists Borrow, Great Artists (ie. Dylan, Clapton, Zeppelin) Steal.
This is and shall remain a “Classic Album”
It’s finally here! After being awarded the title of ‘Canada’s Best New Musical Act’ by CBC Radio, Sherman Downey has released his brand new album which is sure to knock your socks off.
This album is quality local folk/rock with a sprinkle of bluegrass. Mandolins, trumpets, banjos, fiddles, accordions, and a number of other instruments result is a massive wall of full, heavy sound that all assist in a more jamboree/folk like style (compared to his previous record ‘Honey For Bees’.
Be sure to come to Fred’s records to not only pick up your copy of ‘The Sun in Your Eyes’, but to also see his FREE live performance in-store on November 23rd
‘Roadblock’ is the 2006 release from Neil Conway. His taboo, wacky, and relatable lyrics, paired with his frank vocals, as well as some help from Colleen Power and Pat Boyle, make for a fun and diverse album. The best adjective to describe Neil Conway and his first record is ‘Neat-o’!
The wait is over for this 1993 reissue of ‘Time’s Time’ by local rock legends Dead Reckoning.
Finally, local legends ‘Dead Reckoning’ have re-released their 1991 classic album ‘Hollow Reason’.
Do you like beats? The Discounts got beats, and you’re going to eat them up. Neil Conway’s ‘The Discounts, Part One’, is almost too funky. A little hip-hop mixed with a lot of reggae is evidently the recipe for awesome music. Some other essential ingredients to this dyno-mite, musical stew is some quality accompaniment from well known favourtes, such as Curtis Andrews, Pat Boyle, and Duane Andrews.
Get Ready to Get Down.
Lady Brett Ashley’s 3 track EP is a short, but sweet breath of fresh air. Her gentle vocals have the influences of a number of current female vocalists, but there is an additional quality, sincerity, and profoundness that sets her apart from the rest. A folky, acoustic, and fabulous release from a fresh face in the St. John’s music scene. This EP is sure to leave you hungry for more.
Funky Fresh local, Neil Conway’s latest release ‘Songs for Topical Use’ is a refreshing addition to local music. Diverse instruments, quirky harmonies, and wacky (yet still very well written) lyrics all create a fun sound throughout this entire alternative-folk album. His consistency and commitment to his diverse style is very tasteful and often times rare and difficult to find in music today.
One of the years most anticipated releases Duane Andrews and Craig Young.
Two Newfoundland guitarists extraordinaire pool their talent and awesome skill on this blend of Newfoundland traditional, original, north american folk traditional, and the likes of Django Reinhardt and Tony Rice.
Pickers rejoice and haul your jaw from off the floor!
