A great collection “loaded” with all your favourite grog-soaked 2:00 am singalongs! Various well known Newfoundland artist perform such hits including “The Night Paddy Murphy Died”, “The Islander”, “Lukey’s Boat”, and many more.

Tracks:

Drawing on the hugely successful Tear The House Down, the Fables have brought an amazing new recording to their fans.
A Time is the sophmore release from The Fables and features 13 tracks of brilliant originals and traditional fare. Mix in a dose of live tracks and you have wonderful collection of fresh sounds from one of Newfoundland’s most touted bands

Buddy Wasisname are Newfoundland musical and comedic legends. They have had a long and celebrated career as one of the most popular acts to ever emerge from the island. Their penchant for intensely humorous songs and sketches and equally poignant and touching ballads speaks to their intelligent and insightful perspectives on the social and cultural fabric of Newfoundland and Labrador. Their sound is traditional folk with elements of acoustic guitar, mandolin and particularly fine accordion playing coming from Ray Johnson. Greatest Misses is, ironically, a Greatest Hits compilation and is a cross-section of a career’s worth of wonderful material. To get a well-rounded and timeless perspective on Newfoundland life, this is the album to have.

What a novel idea…to record old time Newfoundland songs in an old time Newfoundland way! Harder to find than one would think…This is the cd for homesick Newfoundlanders.

Newfoundland’s most successful and hardest working/touring band ever. GREAT BIG SEA made their major label debut with “UP”. Practically worn out at several thousand kitchen parties, it features the bulk of their most requested songs. This is a blast. The spirit and energy of Newfoundlanders is all over this recording.

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Brand new EP from NL’s own Alan Doyle! Doyle is backed by Joel Plaskett, Kendel Carson, Cory Tetford, and Tom Doyle on this release. 

Debut release from local classical guitarist, Ben Diamond!

Brand new album from Silver Wolf Band is a pleasant folk-rock offering available on both CD and Vinyl. Great to have representation from the Big Land on display at Fred’s and our lone Labrador title on vinyl.

New album from local singer-songwriter, Rea!

A recording of stories and songs composed and performed by Marion Counsel, featuring vocalists Helen Murphy and Barbara O’Keefe.

Latest album from Newfoundland Celtic band that formed in 1988. With members from Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Ontario, the band took its name from an intersection in St. John’s, Newfoundland.

Debut album from local singer songwriter, Jeff Pittman!

Latest album from The Punter!

Debut full length album from Newfoundland folk duo. 

Debut album from Deantha Edmunds!

Canada’s first and only Inuk classical singer, Deantha Edmunds, has performed on stages across the world. Originally from Newfoundland and Labrador, Edmunds is a laureate of the prestigious Hnatyshyn Foundation REVEAL Indigenous Art Awards.

Debut album of Christmas songs by The Atlantic Boychoir! Directed by Dr. Jakub Matinec.

 Everyone knows guitarist-extraordinaire/singer, Craig Young for his catalogue of top-notch country/folk releases and multiple MUSICNL Awards. This is his first bluegrass album featuring a large cast of local talent including Fred’s own Matthew Hornell.

Don’t think Twice and buy a copy of this great CD! 

Silver Wolf Band is a folk-rock trio from Labrador that blends pop and folk for a refreshing and sophisticated sound. Piano is a large part of Silver Wolf Band’s musical signature, which ads an enticing depth and texture to their songs. Their debut EP, “Jam the Blues”, was released in 2010 and was nominated for Music PEI’s “Pop Recording of the Year.” After a 5-year hiatus, the band is back with “Pockets Filled With Rocks,” released June 16th, 2018, to a sold-out hometown crowd in Happy Valley-Goose Bay.

Corey and Trina Crewe were musicians and comedians from Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, active for about 25 years beginning in the 1970s. They were known for performing comedy and music throughout all regions of Newfoundland and Labrador.

This is an anothology of their 2.5 decade career!

The highly anticipated 2018 release from St. John’s musician Mark Bragg.

Hey Rosetta! frontman Tim Baker called [Bragg’s 2018 album] “a gutsy, stripped-back departure for the St. John’s legend…” and one that is “delicate yet gruff, sad yet playful, humble yet grand.”

– The Newfoundland Herald

Rock Steady is the ninth studio project for Rawlins Cross and one of the most personal, with six original tracks being written by the band.

Rawlins Cross, one of Canada’s most accomplished and beloved Celtic bands, was formed in St. John’s in the late 1980s by songwriting brothers Dave Panting (guitar and mandolin) and Geoff Panting (keyboards and accordion) and Ian McKinnon (highland pipes and tin whistle). Since then, Rawlins Cross has been at the vanguard of the fusion of Celtic traditional music with the rhythms of rock, pop and worldbeat music. Equally at ease with a soulful Highland Air (MacPherson’s Lament) or a raucous party song (Colleen, Reel ‘n’ Roll, Rock Steady), Rawlins Cross never fails to electrify its faithful fans. Over its nearly 30 year run, Rawlins Cross has always been a “fan favourite” on the North American and European concert and festival circuits.

The auspicious debut on CD for Rosemary Lawton. From St. John’s, fiddler/vocalist/ songwriter delights with an offering both rootsy and sophisticated featuring two originals and tasty pieces written by Emile Benoit and Dave Panting.
The arrangement on track two is an artistic and sonic pleasure while Rosemary’s vocal on “The Siren” is courageous and arresting.
Stellar accompaniment is provided by Carole Bestvater, Maria Cherwick, Adam Press, Jason Whelan and Billy Sutton throughout. Astutely produced by Ian Foster. I strongly suggest indulging in this superb listen.

Michelle Noftall stepped onto the local music stage in 2015 with her debut album, “Songs for a Winter Night”, which earned her a MusicNL nomination of Female Artist of the Year.

When Kim Stockwood met with jazz great, Bill King, in 2016, she had already sifted through dozens of old standards and had a handful of songs she wanted to explore with him. As the pair spent time together, Kim’s vision for a record of standards developed, yet she still struggled with a couple of songs. Songs that weren’t standards that she felt should be. Songs that she wanted to sing and that she wanted the world to hear.

With the passing of her mentor, Ron Hynes, Kim decided that she must take the plunge, and she recorded Ron’s “Sometimes The Moon”. Kim’s relationship with Ron began when she first started singing in St. John’s in the early ‘90’s. Out of the blue, Ron called her and invited her to demo the song. It was a memorable moment for the new singer. She’d never met Ron but she was already in awe of his talent. It was the beginning of a long and close friendship. Ron never released “Sometimes the Moon” but Kim and Ron often performed it together. On one of these occasions, it was recorded live. Ron’s resulting guitar track anchors the new recording, allowing them to perform it one last time together. Kim’s desire to do Ron’s song justice compelled her to ask Ben Mink to play violin on the song and the result is a stunning version of “Sometimes The Moon” that Ron would be proud of.

Originally from Freshwater, Conception Bay, Peter is a graduate of Memorial University of Newfoundland where he completed a Bachelor of Arts (History) and a Bachelor of Education.

Peter has been involved in the province’s music scene for over 40 years, having been a member of musical stage productions, several bands and also worked as a solo act.

Peter is an active songwriter and has just released his first album, “In Case We Forget”. The album includes eight original songs about remembrance, love, heartbreak and hope.

After almost twenty years of writing, recording, producing music and fronting such bands as The Punters and The 8 Track Favourites Larry Foley has emerged to put his stamp on a body of work which is quickly establishing him as a solo performer. “Come Along With Me Bys” a new compilation is a reflection of his roots and his love of a good song. The album features a new song “Boats To Build” as well as many Newfoundland standards. Included on this CD are 3 songs from the pen of Ron Hynes “Sonny’s Dream”, “St. John’s Waltz” & “Back Home On The Island” Ron was a good friend of Larry, and his rendition of these songs would make Ron proud. The vast majority of these songs are very well known in Newfoundland, such as “Signal Hill”, “Newfoundland Blessing”, “Fisherman’s Boy”, “Fiddler’s Green” & “A Couple More Years”. “Gulf Of Mexico” a Steve Earle song describes the perils of drilling in the ocean for oil, as we saw in the Gulf of Mexico oil spill and is poignant to Newfoundland as we have oil drilling in the ocean off Newfoundland. “Ramblin’ Boy” is a tribute to Larry’s friend Dermot O’Reilly of the band “Ryan’s Fancy” who unfortunately passed away way too early.

Local indie-rockers INDIA release their first album. Lots of reverb and handy guitar to be found on this first effort. Think of The Strokes or Franz Ferdinand. Rockin!

Solo album from Novaks frontman Mick Davis. Retro sounding, with rocking guitar and soothing keys. Like Tom Petty and The Cars? Check Mick out.

Local songstress Colleen Power lays down the beat on this EP. Featuring Neil Conway as DJ Available

Two members of the renowned Payne Family from Newfoundland’s west coast release this album, a warm, comforting collection to enjoy on a blustery night.

Newest from St. John’s native Heather Bambrick. Produced by Heather, Mark Kieswetter and Jono Grant. Nominated for 2017 Juno Jazz Album of the Year.

Long-awaited CD by local rocker Chris Ledrew.

With an alt-country feel and a penchant for haunting harmonies Pilot to Bombardier (aka Bryan Power) writes and performs songs that are both “suave and sophisticated.” (Salty Ink) His songs speak to the heart of the listener. With insightful musical observations on love and loss, explorations into our sense of place and our understanding of self, he is armed with music to captivate his audience.

Brand new roots/country album from local, Peter Willie Youngtree. This is fantastic!

Some new grass, of the blue variety.

Available here at Fred’s today!

Matthew Hornell – Vocals, acoustic guitar
Adam Shier – Acoustic guitar
Andrew Sneddon – Resophonic guitar, background vocals
James McEleney – Double bass
Matt Elwood – Banjo
Mike Mezzatesta – Mandolin
Ryan Dillman – Background vocals

Latest album from local duo, The Domestics. They are Sandy May and Ian Cornelissen.

With:
Chris Donelly – Drums
Mark Bragg – Piano and Organ
Siobhan Dillon – French Horn
Steve Pike – Bass
Chris Ledrew – Pedal Steel
Emilia Bartellas – Violin

Don Sullivan is one of the founding members of Sullivan’s Gypsies, the band that would eventually become Ryan’s Fancy. Here is his new album! Expect to see some performances from Sullivan in Spring 2015.

Sean is one of Newfoundland’s most prolific songwriters. His ability to pen clever poignant lyrics both inquisitive and humorous is unparalleled. Sean has often been compared to Elvis Costello but retains a very unique sound just the same.Buy his records …but all of them!

‘Will the Circle be Unbroken’ is the new release from Wince Coles. He has covered a number of traditional country gospel songs, all in memory of his mother. The Coles, who are normally pretty silly, are recording on a more serious note with sincere vocals, gospel lyrics, and honest intentions. A special addition to your Ellis and Wince Coles collection.

Don Brownrigg is a Nova-Scotia based singer/songwriter who has just recently signed to MapleMusic. This is his first release since his 2007 studio album ‘Wander Songs’, both albums are reminiscent of each other, excluding the large number of musical instruments that have been introduced on this recent release ‘It Takes All kinds…’. This album is a nice mix of slow, reflective, somber songs as well as a few upbeat compositions to lighten the mood. He’s thought provoking, upsetting, and uplifting with his perfected lyrics which he pairs with a folk-rock style and beautiful musical arrangements of strings, pianos, drums, etc…

The wait is over for this 1993 reissue of ‘Time’s Time’ by local rock legends Dead Reckoning.

1. Rubber Boots – Mark Hiscock
2. Out From St. Leonard’s – Hilary Moores & Nichole Kirkland
3. Why Didn’t You Say So – Patrick Moran
4. Greenland Whale Fishery – Mike Kinsella
5. By the Glow of the Kerosene Light – Chris Andrews
6. Candlelight & Wine – Danielle Hann
7. Back Home on the Island – Larry Foley
8. Excrusion Around the Bay – Patrick Moran & Mark Hiscock
9. Pat Murphy’s Meadow – Bob MacDonald
10. Bound Down for Newfoundland – Tom Boland
11. The Rocks of Merasheen – Joy Norman
12. The Trinity Cake – Allan Ricketts
13. Old Flatrock Hills – Patrick Moran & Chris Andrews

What Dave has to say about his new CD “The music on this recording is my interpretation of some of the traditional jigs, reels, singles, waltzes, hornpipes, and aires of my home, Newfoundland and Labrador.”

Corner Brook native Mena Lodge plays country-infused folk rock. With her simple, intimate and confessional style, she is sure to wow with her self-penned originals and excellent cover songs.

Allison Crowe’s newest release, Newfoundland Vinyl, represents 200 years of traditional music popular in Newfoundland. The songs vary from ballads, to sea shanties and lively drinking songs.

Volume 3 of the cult CBC St. John’s program “Land & Sea” has 4 more classic episodes, including the two-part review of the program’s history “Land and Sea Remembered”.

Cool, limited, red vinyl single from one of Newfoundland’s hottest exports.

Hot local trad/rock for fans of the Dropkick Murphies, Flogging Molly and The Pogues.

“Tidings of comfort and joy… it is perhaps this phrase that best celebrates the festive season.  Comfort & joy have always been a part of Art Stoyles life and being.  He is not a complicated man, rather he is all heart, a warm soul and a generous personality.  Through decades of playing he has evolved an accordion style like no other… a European feel though deeply rooted in the far east of the western world.  Newfoundland is Art’s home and there’s probably no better place in the world to spend Christmas than on the craggy shores of this island in the North Atlantic.  Peace.  Goodwill to you and yours.  I hope you enjoy this music and much as we enjoy Art.”

– Ray Penton Jr. (Liner Notes)

“This is a recording of classic blues songs that I’ve been performing for sometime.  The songs were more or less selected by my fans who have relentlessly requested a recording of the music which ignites the party we have at our live shows.  I’ve also included two that I wrote because they fit pretty good and who knows what the next one is gonna sound like.  One thing’s for sure.  This one is the Foundation.”

– Darrell Cooper (Liner Notes)

Charlie Barfoot – acoustic guitar, mandolin, electric guitar, fuzzy classical guitars, temple block, wind chimes, cow bells, claves

Jack Daw – six string fretless bass, double bass, five string bass, cow bells, cabasa

Craig Follett – tenor saxophone, soprano saxophone

Patrick Moran – fiddle

Romano DiNillo – drums, triangle, chicken shakers

Brian Way – piano

George Morgan – shakers, triangle, wind chimes, tambourine, cymbals, thunder sheet, miniature hand drum, cabasa

Kieran Adams – vibra slap, guiro, metal & wooden shakers, brushes on bodhran

Rick Hollett – tenor saxophone

Kathie Rose – flute

Adele Petten – oboe

Paul Bendzsa – clarinet

Seasonal music performed on Celtic harp featuring cello, flute, wooden flute, whistle, accordion, bass, violin and viola.