Concert Review // Royal Wood // April 28.2016

Last Thursday, I got to step out once again, sans kids, to go to church. St. Matthew's church that is, which, for Thursday evening only, became Royal Wood's church. I was very happy to be a part of the congregation, and listen to the gospel according to Wood. The church atmosphere, with its stained glass windows, unpretentious… Read More

Two Words: Vance Joy

Hey, remember that time Vance Joy came to Halifax in February? I do. It was one of those evenings in my life that I needed so badly. I am forever indebted to anyone who helped pull this show together, and bring it to us in the bleakest part of our winter. So amazing. https://youtu.be/z9qjVAdJ9Og However,… Read More

Friday Night Soundtrack – April 29, 2016

So here we are, four months into the year and I still find myself on the hunt for that next great earworm. We've had a few small samples that you could find yourself singing along with, but overall there hasn't been much brought to the table. But just sit tight...hope is right around the corner.… Read More

Dearly Beloved….

Let the Purple Rain down on me as I wear my raspberry beret.... You will never know the influence you had on my developing brain. My sister, who was the coolest of cool to me, had your 45s and my childhood was formed via a Prince soundtrack. Although I found your existence slightly beyond my… Read More

2016 East Coast Music Week Recap

And just like that we have another East Coast Music Week in the books. With no regard to anyone who might oppose it, this five-day festival came, saw and conquered. Whether it was a hip-hop show during the early hours on Friday, or an afternoon acoustic set at the local watering hole, all genres of… Read More

Midweek Mixdown // The Sun is Coming edition

While it's not as dire as last spring, we've been pretty fortunate to have had a fairly mild winter (even if it is still taking swipes at us in mid-April), so in honour of the return to the warmer Canadian months, I've assembled a few tunes that will definitely heat things up and get you… Read More