June 26th on the Boardwalk
-by adam [19/06/09]
This very long poster informs you of a cool show! Go to it!
Canada Day Countdown '09
-by adam [17/06/09]
Hey look at this:
EXCELLENT TIMES.
It is this site admin's personal opinion that The Got To Get Got are the best band in the Maritimes, incidentally.
Music Flea Market
-by the trick [02/06/09]
Musiplex in Fredericton announced they'll once again have their music flea market this year. The gear collector's dream happens on Saturday, June 13 from 10am to 3pm at 15 Cityview Avenue on Fredericton's North side. The flea market offers anything music-related, including instruments, amplifiers, gear, accessories, and music memorabilia.
For vendors, tables are $5 or $10, depending on how much space you need. Contact lloyd@musiplex.com to reserve a table.
Best Of Music Saint John 2009 - The Winners!
-by Chuck Teed [23/05/09]
I am running late for the Jenn Grant show tonight (hint, hint), but I wanted to thank everyone who came out to the show last night. I had a lot of fun, and I can't wait to do it again next year.
There are a lot of people I would like to thank for making it happen, so here they are in no particular order:
Adam Kierstead
Clinton Charlton
Chris Fudge
Andrea Kelly
Huey Lord
Greg Nicholson
Adam Mowery
The Shinjuku Mad
Wooden Wives
Penny Blacks
And now, the winners!
Best Female Artist
Jessica Rhaye
Best Male Artist
Adam Mowery
Best Group
Wooden Wives
Best New Artist
Telecasts
Best Album
Hospital Grade - Secrets & Sawdust
Song Of The Year
Hospital Grade – If I Said Helvetica
Most Likely to Make It Big
The Shinjuku Mad
Best DJ
DJ Hawk
Best Musician
Adam Mowery
Best Venue
a khord
Best Concert
Hard Feelings, February 14, a khord
Best Radio Station
CFMH
Best Fan
Nick Cameron
Best Album Artwork
Hospital Grade – Secrets & Sawdust
Record Store
Backstreet Records
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
-by adam [19/05/09]
Saint John Theatre Company is Pleased to Present
Ken Kesey’s
One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest
Adapted for Stage by Dale Wasserman
Directed by Bob Doherty
8pm May 21 & 22, 2009
2pm & 8pm May 23, 2009
Imperial Theatre
Nurse Ratched rules even the smallest details of the lives of a ward of men in a mental institution. However, a new patient’s cocky challenge, “I’m thinkin’ a takin’ over this whole shebang,” ignites a power struggle that holds both the promise of freedom… and the threat of death.
“I must be crazy to be in a loony bin like this.”
Adult Themes, Adult Language
For tickets call 674-4100 or 1-800-323-SHOW (7469)
Best Of Saint John Music Awards - The Nominees!
-by Chuck Teed [10/05/09]
Giraffecycle and BBQ Records are pleased to announce the nominees for the second annual Best of Saint John Music Poll.
Best Female Artist
Babette Hayward
Karen Palmer
Jessica Rhaye
Best Male Artist
Clinton Charlton
Adam Mowery
Jason Ogden
Best Group
Penny Blacks
Shinjuku Mad
Wooden Wives
Best New Artist
Shinjuku Mad
The Tasty Wangs
Telecasts
Best Album
Hospital Grade - Secrets & Sawdust
Adam Mowery – Port City Burning
The Organizers – This Old Town Is Filled With Sin
Song Of The Year
Add Higga – Soon Enough
Hospital Grade – If I Said Helvetica
Penny Blacks - Our Old Rooms
Most Likely to Make It Big
Adam Mowery
The Shinjuku Mad
The Telecasts
Best DJ
Add Higga
DJ Hawk
Jud Crandall
Best Musician
Sean Boyer
Adam Kierstead
Adam Mowery
Best Venue
a khord
THe Blue Olive
Sunstar Lounge
Best Concert
Hard Feelings, February 14, a khord
Fundy Fog Festival w/Organizers, Hospital Grade, Born Under Satellites, Curbside Prawjek, Stabby Dancers, Boardwalk, August 16, 2008
Adam Mowery CD Release, Melvins, October 31
Best Radio Station
CBC
CFMH
The Wave
Best Fan
Nick Cameron
Barb Crawford
Linda Pelletier
Best Album Artwork
Hospital Grade – Secrets & Sawdust
The Organizers – This Old Town Is Filled With Sin
The Shinjuku Mad – EP
Best Record Store
Backstreet Records
Second Spin
HMV
The winners will be announced at a khord May 22. The Best of Saint John Music Awards is free to the public, and several nominees are expected to take the stage over the course of the evening. Performers will be confirmed this week.
Hospital Grade Tour Launch!
-by Chuck Teed [26/04/09]
The boys from Hospital Grade are taking a quick trip to Ontario the first week of May, but are kicking off the festivities with shows in Saint John (a khord) and Fredericton (The Capital)April 30 and May 1. They will perform alongside with Orphan Choir and Pneumatic Transit in Saint John, and Pneumatic Transit and Slides in Fredericton. Both shows start at 11PM.
Best of Saint John Music Poll - With Updates!
-by Chuck Teed [07/03/09]
Hello fellow Giraffecyclers! Please take a pause from posting and fill out the SECOND ANNUAL Best of Saint John Music Readers Poll.
For the next six weeks you will be able to vote in up to 15 categories (you must fill out at least 7 categories for the ballot to count). On April 18, polling will close and tabulation begins. The winners will be announced at A-Khord in mid-May.
Two important details: we`re looking for local answers, and we`re looking to have some fun. The last poll and subsequent award show was a blast, so let`s keep it positive and celebrate the wonderful community that we live in.
You can find the poll at www.giraffecycle.com/survey. Please feel free to spread the word, and keep checking back here for updates on the poll. We have a lot of fun announcements coming your way!
UPDATE - anyone who votes (or voted) will have their name put in a draw for some fabulous prizes courtesy of BBQ Records and a khord (so far). If you haven't voted yet, get one in, and if you have already, please spread the word!
Penny Blacks & Adam Mowery = Valentine's '09 Blowout!
-by adam [28/01/09]
Attention Swingers, Lovers, Cool Cats, Rebels, Guys, Dolls and Wallflowers!
After y'all have finished with your romantic dinners on Saint Valentine's, come by A Khord for some martinis and smooth, cool sounds for lovers, performed as only Adam Mowery and Penny Blacks could!
It's no secret that Blacks and Mowery are a hot commodity, especially during the season of lovers. This powerhouse duo of charm, talent and - let's face it - just pure, good old-fashioned showmanship are in high demand everywhere from the Hamptons to the Vegas Strip. But they turned down every offer, every plea, every court-enforced dictum in order to return to the glittering diamond tip of New Brunswick's industrial drill press, Saint John.
"It's all about the loyalty, you know?" says Mowery. "We had such a gas here last year that we had to bring the band down this time to show 'em what a coo-coo shindig this town throws. Plus, you just don't turn down offers in the double digits. I mean, come on – we're not made of stone."
Last year’s event was such a rousing success, in fact, that this year the show had to be moved to the much larger and exceedingly opulent Sapphire Ballroom, located adjacent to the hip Water Street night club, A Khord. Taking full advantage of the increased room to cut a rug, Blacks and Mowery are returning with their all-star band, The Hard Feelings.
"These cats are in the groove, baby. We're talking about some of the most road-worn, musically promiscuous, legendary tappers and twitchers that have ever trod the boards, man!" Blacks assures. "There ain't nobody these charlies ain't backed up, and they got the chops to show for it. We were just rehearsing the other night, and I turned to Adam and I said – no word of a lie – 'this is really starting to sound like a seven-dollar show!'"
The evening will kick off with a set of heart-bustin' croonin' by Mr. Penny Blacks, followed by a swoon-inducing performance by Mr. Adam Mowery. At this point, you might think that you have gotten your money's worth already. But no, the entertainment doesn't stop there!
Mr. Blacks and Mowery will cap the evening with a final return to the stage TOGETHER, for a show-stopping set of "Covers for Lovers", backed by the legendary HARD FEELINGS!
As Blacks exclaimed from a sweat-drenched stage during the final moments of last year's gala, "We're going to take this holiday BACK from the greeting card companies and milk it for all the cheesy goodness we can!"
It's a Rat Pack/Vegas theme, so don't be afraid to put on that jacket and tie, or that sassy little cocktail dress!
XOXO
In-Flight Safety CD release shows!
-by adam [28/01/09]
IN FLIGHT SAFETY'S sophomore album "We Are an Empire, My Dear" releases Tuesday, January 27th, on Night Danger.
They are playing some shows in Saint John & Fredericton in support of their new album!
You can preview the album here and buy tickets here!
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