Halifax 5-piece live hip hop outfit Three Sheet is set to roll into Broad Cove on Sunday Aug 28 for a memorable evening of music and dance. Three Sheet will be joined by local talents Electic City Underground featuring Kirk Comstock, and KnowIssue and friends featuring Rick Boutlier. 

3 microphones and 2 guitars (bass, electric), all beatbox percussion, funky rhythms and potent lyrics. Born through kitchen jams with wooden spoons for drumsticks, beat-boxing, freestyling and improvised guitar playing, it didn’t take Three Sheet long before they started making noise around the Maritimes. From a collection of five musicians comes 100% live "hip hop" that was literally and lyrically born to make you move. With roots in Funk, Lyricism, Lounge and Beatbox, Three Sheet offer a unique blend of “neo-soul, funk, and organic live hip hop”. Its a fresh take on traditional hip hop, and different from the norm now. Laid out in a highly energized performance it'll change the room's mood in a moments time and make it just about impossible to sit still!  

On stage and in verse Expedyte delivers inspirational lyrics and an addictive flow while EMC displays incredible beatboxing skills being the soul provider of percussion. On lead guitar Ryan O’Quinn plays a limitless variety of juicy rhythms and ear-defying riffs, while Kevin Tilley’s highly original funk-filled bass lines synch to complete the sound. The addition of the beautiful Vanessa Furlong’s soulful vocal styling’s are enough to leave any man, woman or child in awe and truly inspired, yet again proving the dynamic range of talent that comes out of Atlantic Canada.

In 2009 Three Sheet hosted a weekly event at Halifax's Elephant & Castle that ran for forty-one weeks and was hugely successful. Performing to diverse crowds each week this was a prime environment for exposure and the momentum it created has followed the band throughout the Maritimes as they branch out in support of their debut album, 'In Circulation'. Released late in 2009 it could potentially be the first all and only beatbox percussive album, with no drums, no samples, and all live instrumentation. Its an impressive first release and recieved a 2010 East Coast Music Award nomination for Hip Hop Recording of the Year!   

In June of this year, the band released their long-anticipated full length recording "Sheet Music" and is touring extensively this summer. So far, they have been generating great reviews: "in an era of lip-synching, recycled samples and Auto-Tune'd T-Pain-style rappers, Haligonian hip-hop quintet Three Sheet are more than a breath of fresh air - they're a blast of gale-force wind." Paige Aarhus, HERE NB

Advance tickets for the show are available at Cobbler Corner and The Petite General Store. The event is 19+ and begins at 7pm at the Broad Cove Community Hall, on highway 331 just past the Beach road in Broad Cove.

The next installment of Concerts at The Winery takes place on Friday August 26th at 8pm. The concert features the acoustic blues of John Campbelljohn, with special guest Christine Campbell of the rock band Stone Mary.

Many artists have their specialties – some cut great records but need support to realize their studio sounds in a live setting while others are born performers who never quite translate to records as well as they do live. Rarely do you find an artist who excels at both. John Campbelljohn does.

In each of his many forms. In his solo, acoustic blues performances he makes the most of the song. Campbelljohn soulfully commands the stage with rich vocals, while his powerfully prolific technique on guitar or trusty dobro lap steel further embellishes each composition. John combines the influences of such diverse players as Fred McDowell, Ry Cooder and John Hammond while his electric shows earmark everyone from Sonny Landreth to Johnny Winter, Clapton to Duane Allman. A simple listen to any of his six CD releases tell the tale that John Campbelljohn – solo or otherwise – is a born performer and a credit to his accomplishments: Blues Artist of the Year, Guitarist of the Year, Slide Guitarist of the Year. His is a sophisticated, well-informed and progressive definition of the blues and his distinctive edge has been applauded from Sydney to Stuttgart.

John Campbelljohn is an exceptional blues musician with great instincts, tastefully concise solos and a no-nonsense approach to giving his fans the good times they not only deserve – but have come to expect. John Campbelljohn is one nose-to-the-grindstone artist who is rarely satisfied with doing his absolute best and it is this very drive and ambition which keeps him in the foreground.

Stone Mary is a four piece rock and roll band from Halifax. They are fronted by the audacious and captivating Christine Campbell. Loud and sexy, with a shot of whiskey, their debut album "Hell Bound Gypsy Train" was just released in May 2011. Recorded at Fortress Studio with accomplished producer and engineer Paul Northfield (Rush, Alice Cooper, Ozzy) the band is set for great things this year. Christine's powerful vocals and soulful delivery are the heart of the band's stage presence, and she brings her talents to the stage as a solo artist just as energetically.

Advance tickets for this and all Winery shows are available at Cobbler Corner, Petite General Store and The Winery at Petite. Next in the concert series is Norma MacDonald and Ian Foster on September 16. The venue has a capacity of 70 is located at 1300 Italy Cross Road in Crousetown.

Advance tickets for two time Juno winner Old Man Luedecke performing at Little River Folk go on sale Tuesday May 10 at Cobbler Corner and the Petite General Store -- show date is Sunday June 5 -- special guest Ashley Condon (PEI) opens the evening...a mere $15. Coffee house concert, all ages. 7pm start time. Doors at 6:45.

Broad Cove Community Hall

Sunday May 8th

8 to 1130 pm

"Christine will be playing with a cello player, so pretty laid back, you know her? she's pretty famous, she was just on Q the other day, special guest and stuff. 

On Thursday, April 14th, we will be hosting Maria Dunn 
http://www.mariadunn.com/ , at the West Dublin Hall.

This will be the the
sixth and final artist in our Home Routes house concert series - thanks all
of you who came out to support these wonderful artists! Showtime is 8pm -
admission is $15.

We plan to continue down the concert hosting road under the moniker
"Pennybrook Folk." As the first concert under this name, on May 20th, we
will be hosting British Columbia's own Fish & Bird http://fishandbird.ca/ -
for those of you who have come out to see this exciting group before, their
eclectic blend of old-time music and original songs will come as no
surprise - for those of you who haven't seen them, don't miss this one, you
are in for a real treat!



During the day, before both of these shows, we will be hosting an
information sharing and community social event
http://www.facebook.com/update_security_info.php?wizard=1#!/event.php?eid=146342932097966 
leading up to the grand launch, on Saturday June 18th, of a
monthly bazaar and coffeehouse style folk club, to be held on the third
Saturday of every month at the West Dublin Hall. There are lots of great
ideas waiting in the wings for us here at Pennybrook Folk - please come and
share yours with us, and we'll do the same!



all the very best;
Jude Pelley
 

Bridgewater, NS - Saturday April 9th South Shore music fans will get a chance to enjoy a taste of Newfoundland.  Ian Foster, singer/songwriter from the rock will be dropping by the Wildwood Cafe in Bridgewater for the 3rd East Coast Spotlight.  This month we have teamed up to bring awareness to the Canadian Cancer Society and their Relay For Life event here in Bridgewater.

Ian is in town to be performing at the Pearl Theatre that same evening for the Folk Harbour Society event.  He will be opening for "The Once".  That show is set to kick off at 8:00 PM, however the FREE Wildwood show is starting at 2:00 PM.  Stop by and take in some great East Coast music.

IAN FOSTER BIOGRAPHY

When an artist makes enormous progress in the quality of their work from one recording to the next, one is likely to take notice and pay attention. Certainly one ought to and Ian Foster is a prime example of such an accomplishment.
He raised the bar substantially on the follow up to his 2006 debut, “Through The Wires” with “Room In the City” released in 2008. I was immediately struck by his growth as a singer/songwriter.../musician displaying genuine promise with his various skills and the quality therein.

Already a proven talent and still in his twenties, Foster’s route as an emerging artist has seen him pass thought the labyrinth and onto a clear trail propelled by his narrative skills.

Imagistic and reflective to the point of examination, Foster is a romantic indeed. But his growth as a writer has birthed degrees of poignancy. His use of metaphor is astute, a ponderous writer whose curiosity produces realizations smattered with whimsy and emotional yearnings. In the face of loss, a significant theme, he is part pensive and part philosophical. Indeed Foster is very perspective, and there is much sober soul-searching upon which his poetic lyrics are unveiled. But when circumstances appear dire, an injection of optimism pours forth. Some songs are like inspired eulogies.

Musically Foster also continues to expand his compositions, his sensibilities and dexterity evident by the use of viola, cello, violin and piano. The simple and lovely third release, “We Begin Here” is a fine example: mostly guitar/piano driven rounded out superbly with delightful cello on four songs, harmonica and a smattering of strings.

Furthermore, a predominantly instrumental album, “Found: Music From The Unmade Film”, released in 2009 enhances his repertoire. Shades of Mark Knopfler’s film compositions come to mind, and generally the work of a young Bruce Cockburn in the early 1970’s permeates his best work to date.

Paul Simon, Cat Stevens, Jackson Browne… all great, legendary songwriters started with an idea to express, a story to tell, a song to sing. As the great master, Bob Dylan once said, “an artist is always in a state of becoming.” Ian Foster continues his journey.

Having heard repeatedly Foster’s latest 15 song demo I am truly impressed and look forward to his upcoming album.

For those who appreciate, embrace and applaud artistic quality, commitment, drive, and the fruits of a laborious creative process, Ian Foster is reason to take notice.

Check out more at ianfoster.ca

Congratulations to The Moonshine Ramblers who won this years 2011 Folk Fiesta. They put their own harmonic stamp on traditional and original bluegrass tunes. One reviewer credited them with “top shelf” musicianship that shows love and respect for the music they play.

The Folk Fiesta is an annual event where performers compete to for the reamining spot in the Lunenburg Folk Harbour Festival.  This years festival has just released there performer line up and includes

Annie Lou / Bon Débarras / Brian Peters / Cheryl Wheeler / Debra Cowan / EH?! / Eilidh Buchanan  / Galant, tu Perd Ton Temps / Good Right Arm Stringband / Grassworks / Harry Manx / Jeff Davis / Jenny Whiteley / Joel Plaskett / John Wort Hannam Trio / Kim and Reggie Harris / Kim Wempe / Madison Violet / Norman Kennedy / Nuala Kennedy Trio / Old Man Luedecke / / Paul Buchanan / Rawlins Cross / Rose Cousins / Sheesham and Lotus / Thom Swift and The El Caminos / Wailin' Jennys

To find out more, go to www.folkharbour.com

(Charlottetown) – The East Coast Music Association announced today its partnered stages for East Coast Music Week 2011 in Charlottetown, PEI.  Dozens of artists will perform over 32 shows on 19 different stages.  In addition to the five official ECMA stages, Charlottetown will become a hub of musical and cultural celebration for five days in April.  The full list of partnered stages and locations is noted below.
 
Other important announcements were made today as well.  These included:
 
ECMA, in partnership with Sonicbids, announced the recipients of the $1000 Sonicbids Travel Grants.  They include: Slowcoaster, Andy Brown, Ruth Minnikin, Ryan MacGrath, and Glory Glory Man United.  “As part of Sonicbids’ commitment to facilitating musical cultural exchange, we’re proud and excited to have a unique partnership with ECMA which enables us together to provide these financial grants to 5 artists for international travel.” says Benjy Kantor, Sonicbids promoter community team manager.
ECMA in the Small Halls is a partnership with the Festival of Small Halls that will provide performances by East Coast artists in schools, halls and churches in small communities throughout the province. Artists set to play are Ashley Condon, Boxer the Horse, Carmel Mikol, Chrissy Crowley, Cynthia MacLeod, Dennis Ellsworth, Haunted Hearts, John Connolly, Meaghan Blanchard, Richard Wood, Rose Cousins, Tim Chaisson & Morning Fold, and The Chaissons.  For full ECMA in the Small Halls schedule visit www.ecma.com
 
The ECMA is thrilled to present its Musician of the Year Award to veteran PEI musician Chas Guay.  Guay has been an integral part of the Island music scene since the late 1970s, has won numerous awards and performed and collaborated with many noted artists including Mae Moore, Gene MacLellan, Nathan Wiley, Lennie Gallant, Catherine MacLellan, Terry Hatty and Brooke Miller.
 
The finalists for the ECMA Soundwaves: So You Think You Got the Beat? presented by the Town of Stratford were also announced today.  They include The Alphabettes: Bridgette Blanchard and Allieanna Ballagh from Bluefield High School; Emma Doucette from Stonepark Intermediate; Brielle Ansems from Montague Regional High and Dakota Oliver from Three Oaks Senior High.  The finalists will compete at the finale being held at the Stratford Town Hall on April 13th at 7:00 pm.
 
 
East Coast Music Week 2011 will take place in Charlottetown, PEI, from April 13-17.  The event is part of the ECMA's mandate to foster, promote and develop East Coast music.
The East Coast Music Association would like to acknowledge the financial support of FACTOR and the Government of Canada through the Department of Canadian Heritage (Canada Music Fund) and of Canada’s private radio broadcasters.