Latest album from The Split Peas, a local Twillingate singing group. The group is made up of seven women who bring the feel of a Newfoundland kitchen party to the stage at Touton House (the Orange Lodge), where they frequently perform throughout the summer. Their music has been featured in the movie “The Shipping News” and on CBC’s Land and Sea and Music Craft.
Lazar, the new album from the St. John’s based band, London Above, is an upbeat pop/rock album, with something new to discover musically on each listen. London Above consists of Chris Morrison (vocals, guitar, keyboard), Harry Parsons (drums), and Fred’s Records own Elliott Butt (vocals, bass).
“AE Bridger’s music is definitely weird, but it’s shot through with a haunting, demented brilliance and simplicity that prevents his songwriting from veering too far into the avant-garde. There should be little argument that he is St. John’s most original songwriter.” – The Overcast
Montreal-based guitarist Steve Cowan has firmly established himself within the guitar and new music circles of North America. Top prizes in several competitions have led him to concert appearances throughout Canada and the United States, where he has been praised for his powerful sound, insightful interpretations, and unique repertoire choice. His desire to present lesser-known music has recently materialized into his debut album, which was funded by the Canada Council for the Arts and McGill University. ‘Pour Guitare’ includes pieces by exclusively Canadian composers, many of which are premiere recordings or new commissions.
In addition to solo repertoire, the album includes works for guitar duo, and guitar with electronics. Important contributions include recording premieres of guitar pieces by both Claude Vivier and Jaques Hetu; arguably two of Canada’s most performed and celebrated composers. Other highlights include the darkly humorous ‘Danse Burlesque’ by Daniel Mehdizadeh, and riveting and panic-inducing ‘Dreaded Sea Voyage’ by Andrew Staniland, and the innovative and mysterious harmonic textures of Jason Noble’s ‘Shadow Prism’.
Thisisclassicalguitar.com claims: ‘With fantastic playing, great repertoire, and a wealth of musical ideas to back it up, ‘Pour Guitare’ is both an important contribution to the guitar scene and an engaging listen’. Throughout 2016 and 2017, Steve Cowan will be promoting ‘Pour Guitare’ at concert engagements in Canada, the United States, and Europe.
The latest edition of the well-known Homebrew series. This compilation includes some great local hits over the last two years, including the Dunne Family, The Bishops and Michael Kinsella.
Great new compilation of local favorites by fantastic traditional musicians. Shanneyganock, Mark Hiscock, The Punters – just to name afew.
Rum Ragged are a brand new band of young music junkies with a itch to make the ol’ tunes a priority. Trying to bring the good tunes and the good times back together. Featuring Aaron Collis (Dardanelles. duos with Emilia Bartellas and Duane Andrews, plus many more). Also features Billy Sutton of The Fables.
Jim Bragg’s debut album! With Dave Fitzpatrick producing and backing Bragg on drums, bass mandolin, harmonica and guitar. This is a great traditional album with lots of energy and spirit.
New country CD from Maurice Wyatt of South River, Newfoundland.
