November 15th, 2018

Mark Hiscock – The Old Fishing Schooner

Latest album from Shanneyganock’s Mark Hiscock!

November 5th, 2018

Kira Sheppard – The Hollow Earth

Kira’s third album ‘The Hollow Earth’ makes its debut with her haunting harp-based songs and food-based metaphors.

November 5th, 2018

Jenina MacGillivray – Marion

Jenina’s much anticipated CD debut. “Marion” was deftly recorded and mixed by Jake Nicoll and features a splendid cast. Laying down lovingly subtle vibes to enhance Jenina’s poetic lyrics are Darren Browne(Boobie), Ilia Nicoll, Kira Sheppard, Maria Peddle, Amy Nicoll and of course Jake. Winner of the Newfoundland And Labrador 2017 Arts And Letters Awards in the senior Music Division for her song, “Roots”.

November 5th, 2018

Subtone – Moose Blues

The long standing co-led German quintet with Florian Hoefner on piano released their 5th jazz album, “Moose Blues” on Laika Records. Order yours today!

November 5th, 2018

Peter Jacobs – Lonely Road

Get Peter Jacobs’ brand new album, Lonely Road.

The album features 12 new original songs including: “I Wish You Were Here”, “Mother in the Window”, “Legends”, “Lest We Forget” and more!

November 5th, 2018

Wade Tarling – Strength

Strength in the face of the challenges of everyday life is best shown through quiet confidence and positivity. That’s the approach to life presented by Newfoundland pianist and composer Wade Tarling in his debut solo piano album, Strength. Born in Burnaby, BC, Tarling has been playing the piano for 20 years and has honed his talent under such esteemed musicians as John Medeski, Billy Martin, Chris Woodand John Scofield. In this album, Tarling brings to bear all that fine musical training as well as the experiences he has had performing all over the world.

October 13th, 2018

Ken Tizzard – A Good Dog Is Lost: A Collection of Ron Hynes Songs

It’s here!! Ken Tizzard has released the first CD tribute to the late, great Ron Hynes. This 11 song homage to Newfoundland’s greatest songwriter features a top notch cast of players with a gentle, barroom sway fleshed out on banjo, fiddle, mandolin, electric bass, acoustic guitar and drums. Also featuring Amelia Curran and Paul Kinsman on “St. John’s Waltz”, the album delivers many standouts including “My Father’s Ghost”, “House”, “Judgement” and “:Boy From Old Perlican”. Of course beloved classics, “Sonny’s Dream” and “Man Of A Thousand Songs” make the line-up.
Available NOW, exclusively at Fred’s from Oct. 13th to Nov.6th. We will be spinning in high rotation. Ask for a listen and thank you for supporting Newfoundland & Labrador artists.

October 12th, 2018

Geinus – Keeper LP

Formed in 1999 with founding member Steve Abbott (guitars \ vocals), Andrew Fisher (bass) and Jon Hynes (drums). Geinus played their own brand of ambitious noise rock in and around St. John’s NL Canada. In 2001 the “First Time’s Free” EP was released. And in 2004 the band released “Geinus at the Goat Palace” recorded by Ron Anonsen.

In 2006 drummer Alex Pierson signed on and the result “Geinus – Live at Distortion” was released the following year.
After a hiatus the band returned in 2016 with new 4th member Chris Brown as additional guitarist.

Geinus have recorded a brand new LP “Geinus – Keeper” with Michelle Lacour and mastered by Ron Anonsen.

October 9th, 2018

Paul Brace – Liars & Actors

Overcoming a life-changing health scare, Paul Brace throws his life and passion into his debut solo album, Liars & Actors.

Full of uptempo, poppy anthems that vibrate between the early 80’s and alt-rock 90s, the majority of Paul Brace’s Liars and Actors doesn’t tonally fit with what one might call a “meditation.” But for all intents and purposes, the album is an 8-song attempt to find peace amidst a storm.

The entire concept behind Liars & Actors mirrors Brace’s battle with cancer, and his innermost struggles on how to deal with the sobering reality, while putting on a brave face for friends and family.

He has worked diligently with Young Adult Cancer Canada, attending seminars and retreats, and also aims to give back much of the albums proceeds to young adults who are affected by cancer. Liars & Actors is dedicated to each and every one of them.

September 27th, 2018

Steve Best – I Don’t Mind

Sophmore album from Newfoundland singer/songwriter, Steve Best!