start of the summer

alright, so i know i won't be living in sackville for the summer, but i can still post things that i learn on the internet.

Peter Mansbridge and the CBC's made a record, some songs of which can be heard on their myspace website. it's called Love in the Country Songs, and is worthy of being purchased. also, Henry will be doing a tour of Ontario this summer, so look for those dates, also at his myspace page.

Shotgun & Jaybird are currently finishing up their x-Canada tour. the remainder of their dates can be seen here.

finally, something of a gala event will be held in Sackville in august. the folks at Sappy Records will be holding a music festival on the weekend of the 4,5,6 of august, with artists such as Snailhouse, Rock Plaza Central, Julie Doiron, Shotgun & Jaybird, and, which i am most looking forward to, a performance by Eric's Trip. more bands will be added so keep checking back, or just go directly to the Sappy website.

that is all for the time being, this will be updated as more news becomes available.

Al Tuck w/ Port City Adam Mowery sat. apr. 8

legendary "singer/songwriter" (so they tell me) Al Tuck of Prince Edward Island will be making a stop here in Sackville for reasons not relating to his van breaking down. this saturday he will be playing a real show with the help of Adam Mowery of St. John and formerly of the Port City All-Stars. you know what to expect, but it is the last show of the year at the Roadhouse (don't worry, the place is still pretty good even if the Constantines aren't playing there.)

we've got an amplifier

the extraordinarily hyped Constantines-Meligrove Band-Blood Meridian-Shotgun & Jaybird bill turned out to live up to expectations last night. i finally got the chance to see the Cons live and was amazed by the energy these gentlemen must be able to put into their shows night after night. the roadhouse was packed and energy seemed to be dripping off of everyone, with someone even telling me today how pleased they were to be cut and bruised following the show last night. i believe cheap draught was also a factor. and yes, that is joel and amelia makin' out.